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PAIDArivaca AZ 85601

Permit No 2

CONNECTIONPO Box 338 Arivaca AZ 85601

Ph 5203982379

email SoAZVoxaolcomwwwarivaca-newspapercom

Continued on Page 2

ARIVACA YESTERDAYSby Mary Noon Kasulaitis

The Ronstadts in the Altar Valley

The Ronstadt family was prominent in early Southern

Arizona history and many of us are familiar with Fred Ronstadt of Tucson and his descendants of whom the best known is Linda However Fredrsquos younger brother Jose Maria ldquoPeperdquo Ronstadt was also prominent in Tucson politics In the interest of local history Pepe was responsible for the development of several ranches in the Altar Valley and the establishment of a strong tradition in the cattle businessJose Maria Ronstadt was born in Altar in 1879 the son of Frederick Augustus Ronstadt and Margarita Redondo Frederick Augustus a university-educated engineer had come to Sonora from Germany in the 1850s He was active in business especially mining and also served in the military His second wife Margarita Redondo

was the daughter of Don Jose Maria Redondo a prominent Sonoran cattleman and merchant Their children were raised in mining camps and haciendas all over Sonora wherever Frederick found mining work or was prospecting Their oldest son Fred came with his father to Tucson in 1882 to serve an apprenticeship as a carriage maker to Winnall Dalton and his brother-in-law Adolfo Vasquez Winnall was the son of Henry Dalton an early California ranchero who had owned much of Los Angeles county at one time Winnallrsquos motherrsquos father was the Governor of California The US seemed to afford more promise than Sonora so on the advice of their father the Ronstadt children settled here Jose Maria ldquoPeperdquo went into ranching politics and public servicePepe (also known as Joe) came to Tucson in 1885 with his family and began attending public

schools His father passed away when he was quite young When he was in high school he edited a Spanish-English newspaper called El Trueno Keeping busy as did brother Fred Pepe worked for several businesses the Citizen newspaper and later ran a mining company store in Altar He made good use of his bilingual skills In 1901 Pepe met and married Hortense Dalton daughter of Winnall and Maria Jesus Vasquez Dalton (Fredrsquos second wife was Hortensersquos sister Lupe) In 1903 the only son Carlos was born Pepe purchased the Verdugo ranch in the Altar Valley in 1908 and named it the Santa Margarita after his mother and daughter A trip to the ranch from Tucson took three days in a wagon Pepe loved the ranch and put a lot into it In 1929 the ranch was described by Bernice Cosulich ldquo A charming ranch house issurrounded by trees giving off somehow the atmosphere of an

old Mexican hacienda Bunk houses corrals barns and all other equipment required for ranching life are aboutrdquo In 1950 Carlos remembered ldquoCattle were cheap in those days Even in 1923 cattle were selling at 2 cents a pound Todayrsquos prices are 10 to 15 times that sumrdquo () In partnership with Henry Dalton his uncle Pepe purchased Las Moras ranch and the Thomas Canyon area in the early 1900s and also part of La Osa Las Moras had been built up in the late 1800s by Col Sturges The lower part of Thomas Canyon had been homesteaded by Manuel King who didnrsquot end up proving up on it Henry Dalton was instrumental in bringing in registered Hereford bulls to cross with the Mexican corriente cattle they had imported Because of this Santa Margarita Ranch was one of the first to fence Before that open range prevailed

An Open Forum publication allowing all voices to be heard since 1983

November 2012VOL 29 No 10

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Arivaca Yesterdays Continued from Page 1

The roundups were communal affairs starting at Sasabe and ending up at Robles Ranch (now Three Points)Pepe formed the Baboquivari Cattle Company in partnership with Alex and Harry Berger and in 1929 they bought the Aros Ranch Buena Vista and Los Encinos The latter had been owned by Harold Bell Wright noted western author whose stories had attracted many people to Southern Arizona When Pepe added them to Santa Margarita he had one of the largest ranches in the area Separately from Pepe Fred also acquired a ranch in the area and named it Las Delicias after the Cananea homestead where he was born As was typical the family had a home in Tucson where Pepe was active in the Democratic party After helping Woodrow Wilson get elected he became Postmaster of Tucson and served for eight years He was also a founder of the Southern Arizona Bank and later Pima County Supervisor It was during his term of office that the courthouse was built and the first bridge across the Altar Wash constructed Pepe was involved with the cattle industry including the livestock sanitary board and the Arizona Cattle Growers Assn Sadly Pepe died of heart disease in 1933 at the age of 53

Meanwhile his son Carlos had become involved with his fatherrsquos businesses from an early age Spending summers at the ranch he came to love the cattle business He majored in agriculture at the U of A and worked for a year or two in Texas for Armour Meat Co He married Betty Graves of Phoenix and they had two children Karl and Nina Upon his fatherrsquos passing Carlos became president of the cattle company and with his motherrsquos assistance bought out several of the partners Continuing the tradition of public service he became an officer of the Southern Arizona Bank and a board member of Tucson Gas and Electric He expanded into the Santa Cruz valley when he bought the Agua Linda operation which had originally been a Mexican land grant to the Otero family However the usual cycle of ranching prevailed where smaller ranches are bought up to form a big ranch that lasts a while and then is broken up again and in the fifties Carlos sold the Altar Valley ranches Carlosrsquo son Karl owned and operated the Baboquivari Cattle Company until a few years agoThanks to Karl Ronstadt and Nathan Sayer References Borderman memoirs of Federico Jose Maria Ronstadt edited by Edward F Ronstadt Pioneer Cattlemen of Arizona by Roscoe Willson Tucson Citizen and Arizona Daily Star articles

Saturday November 3rd is a day of celebration in

Arivaca Activities begin with the Farmers Market at 9am then the Folklorico Festival including a costume contest Folklorico dancing mariachis music food and the fun lasts until 4 pm The Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) procession starting on Main Street - Clararsquos house (across from St Ferdinand Church) - begins at noon The procession travels to the historic Arivaca Cemetery There is a Community Altar at All Soulrsquos Corner Marianrsquos Farmers Market will be alive with garden harvests artisan bread canned goods and vendors Artists and crafters offer work for sale Human Resources has a BIG yard sale 8 am-noon Traditionally Day of the Dead festivities have a theme and this year it is The Seesters

We take the memory of all departed sisters to the party Dress in costume or come as you are to participate in the procession to the cemeteryAfter visiting the cemetery rest a spell at Las Esquinita de Arivaca (Little Corner of Arivaca) next to the Artistrsquos Co-op At the All Souls Corner leave a picture prayer or flower on the Community Altar Carne Asada will be expertly prepared by Rudy Area children will entertain by dancing Folklorico Ceth and Jaycee will play their violins Join in the Cake Walk Music with DJ Pete and dancing continue until 4 pm when the festival ends La Gitana Cantina will host a Patio Party starting at 11 with music by Side Effects Stop by their Memorial photo wall and spend time remembering old friends

Sally Rucker - Designated Broker

16725 W Arivaca RoadContact me for an appointment

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Featured Listing of the Month

36099 S Jackalope Road The 1800 square foot adobe and wood frame home also comes with an another two bedroom affixed mobile home for guests or a caretaker The 40 acre parcel is close to town yet private Level land with large mature trees Fenced Please call for an appointment to view this listing

Arivaca Valley Realty will be open Monday November 5th 2012

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Arivacas First Saturday 17th Annual Folklorico Festival

If you think Social Security for retirees is a socialist plot to ruin our democracy

Vote for Romney-Ryan

Page 3

Jayrsquos Garden Variety13 Artisan Bread Pies HoneyBuns13 Fresh Herbs amp Vegetables

At Marianrsquos Market in Arivaca every Saturday morning

Cooking DemoSat - Nov 3rd

Page 3

event SPonSorS - arivaCa aLive Arivaca Artists Co-op Arivacacom Arivaca Community Garden Arivaca Mercantile AFD Auxilliary Arivaca Valley Realty Bills GemsMinerals amp Cinderella House Cactus Rose Gallery Connection Newspaper DanSun Ranch Friends of Arivaca Library Friends of Buenos Aries National Wildlife Refuge Gadsden Coffee La Gitana Cantina Perinos Studio Stockwell Honey Sweet Peas Cafe and Universal Ranch RV Park

NOV 3rd

17th annuaL

Folklorico Festival

11a - 4pbull Day of the Dead (Dia de los muertos) procession begins at noonbull Community altar at all Soulrsquos Corner bull Costume contestbull Folklorico dancing bull mariachis bull music bull Food amp Fun

our Farmers market will be alive with garden harvests artisan bread canned goods and vendors artists and crafters set up tables offering work for sale

marianrsquoS market

La gitana Cantina Patio Party

11a - 2p - music by Side effects

bull Human resources yard Sale 8 am-noon

Marianrsquos Market Newcomer Jayrsquos Garden Variety

by Becky MeadeJay and Les Rivett are enthusiastic about this new adventure in life They moved to Arivaca last July from Alabama started farming and are now bringing goods to market A variety of homemade breads herbs and honey buns are sold each Saturday at Marianrsquos Market A tasty addition to the market This adventure started about ten years ago Taking stock of their lives they set a goal to live healthy They began eating natural foods that they cooked at home and when possible grew in the

garden Their passion grew while their combined weight dwindled by 120 pounds The journey continued when in 2006 they left the corporateindustrial world of work to share their passion with others While in Alabama they were very active in the Mentone (on top of Lookout Mountain) and Chatanooga Farmerrsquos Markets They believe in sustainable farming defined by Les as

ldquoCaring for the land Growing and preparing food to help feed our local communityrdquo Another goal is power by renewable energy off the grid They use solar for most needsJayrsquos Garden Variety photos on

Facebook show many of the baked goods they brought to market in Mentone such as cupcakes quiche bagels and wonderful bread A sense of adventure is present in the foods they prepare and share Les says ldquoJayrsquos the

grower Irsquom the picker hersquos the cooker and Irsquom the eaterrdquo The Rivettrsquos daughter and first

grandchild live in Sahuarita Their son is in Tucson and works at AJrsquos Fine Foods Family and good food are their priorities in life With a grandchild in the area Arizona was the place to move to Like others who settle here they feel the love and adventure in Arivaca They confess to falling in love with ArivacaPlease welcome Jay and Les any Saturday at Marianrsquos Market Jay will do cooking demonstrations at the market on the 1st Saturday in November If the past is a predictor of the future theyrsquoll be bringing a variety of fresh and prepared foods to market What a treat for Arivaca Jayrsquos is also known for good pie Place an order for holiday pies (Sweet Potato Pecan or Apple) Sweet Peas Cafe has the pecan pie on the menu when available

Leslie Les and Jay Rivett at the Market

Page 4 november 2012 ConneCtion

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Our stock tank is a center for life We have seen deer horses coyotes

ducks Blue Herons and a poor lonely old bull Our next door neighbor has a big big dog named Fido and he also likes to go swimming in the stock tank When Grsquoma told us our first science module was Pond Life we thought it was going to be really boring We didnrsquot know she meant that we would study the stock pond at the corner of Old Stage Road and Cedar Creek Road What we learned was

amazing Stock tanks are ponds and ponds have layers just like onions or ogres They have a bottom of gooey mucky mud that gets you yelled at when you step in it with your good shoes They have a middle where most of the water critters live and they have a surface where bugs live We have visited the stock pond many times since we moved back here but when we went on our field trip we discovered we hadnrsquot seen anything yet We took the pondrsquos temperature which was 72 degrees Fahrenheit at the time We also found bunches of tracks of critters we had never seen at the pond We made a cast of a skunk track using plaster of Paris The cast came out great so we sent a picture of it for you to see We also saw snake tracks and Jaycee almost stepped on a black snake that scooted into the water to be safe He didnrsquot even see it We also could identify rabbit tracks human tracks Blue Heron tracks quail tracks and many little birdsrsquo tracks and maybe even a fox track but we werenrsquot too sure of that The pond is a home for frogs leeches and snails oh my We hope that our stock tank is home to some Chiricahua leopard frogs but we didnrsquot see any We did see other green frogs though It also must be a good place to grow algae because there are bunches of green algae floating in the water

The Neighborhood Watering Hole

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I wonder if it is the same kind of algae they use to make fuel-the famous blue-green algae We struggled to get a sample of the water so we could look at it under the microscope Of course Jaycee had to get a round leech and I just had to have a snail We found many kinds of microscopic critters like an amoeba which is a critter made up of one cell It looks like the blob We learned that amoebas live in fresh water like our stock tank but they also seem to live everywhere else Amoebas like to eat algae and bacteria and a bunch of other stuff They are always changing shape so they are fun to watchPonds like the stock pond are an important part of the eco-system We ended up having a lot of fun with the pond life project Now when we look at the stock tank our neighborhood watering hole we see a lot more than we did before Our next science module is rocks and mineralsmdashBORING (Grsquoma says it will NOT be boring)

Ceth and Jaycees plaster cast of a skunk track

Page 5

LetterSEditor Richard Carmona is one of the most impressive men I have met in my 81 years The depth and breadth of Dr Richard Carmonarsquos maturity is one of his striking attributes given the poverty of his early life

A youthful Richard Carmona was headed toward delinquency and possibly a life of crime Instead he entered the military service where he found morality discipline purpose and heroism As a combat medic he was both wounded and decorated After his military service he became educated through the GI Bill eventually topping his class in medical school Graduating at the top of a medical school class takes brains hard work exceptional skill and a broad vision of what medicine at its best can beFor decades he has served his state and nation as physician deputy sheriff and SWAT team member teacher and in numerous other ways During his four years

as Surgeon General of these United States he showed independence of judgment He refused to set aside scientific evidence and common sense for partisan politics in spite of great pressure to do soDr Richard Carmona has led an exceptional life He could have rested on his laurels and gone quietly into retirement as one of Arizonarsquos revered citizensHowever as throughout his mature years when a compelling duty called he answered He has an unusually firm and refreshing grasp of the issues facing our nation from immigration policy and education challenges through how to deal with partisan gridlockI ask each voter to study the man his record and his position on key issues If you do I think -- like me -- you will vote for him to become the next U S Senator from ArizonaSincerely Hal Mansfield Green Valley

According to a new study done by the Pew Forum on Religion and

Public Life 20 of Americans say they have no religious affiliation This represents an increase from 15 in the last five years Meanwhile religious affiliations and issues continue to dominate events around the world To name a few conflict between Sunni and Shiite Muslims the persecution of Coptic Christians riots protesting the negative portrayals of the Prophet Muhammad the desecration of Hindu temples the slaying of Sikhs in their Temple While the apparent relevance of religion in American life may be changing globally religion could not be more important than it is todayConsequently to fully understand national and global events a deeper understanding of the influence of different religious traditions is indispensable Religion has shaped the development of human civilization throughout recorded historyTo this end CBS has recently released a program entitled ldquoWhat They Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIS a Religion Specialrdquo The Bahaacutersquoiacutes of

South Pima County will show this video at the Conrad Joyner Public Library in Green Valley on Wednesday November 14 at 200 pm According to Dr Daniel Wegener Chairman of the local Bahaacutersquoiacute Community ldquoWe think it is vitally important to promote a deeper understanding of the role of religion in past and present society We can overcome the barriers between religions and cultures by acquiring information about them Bahaacutersquoiacutes believe that there is only one God and that all the major religions originate from the same divine source We see religion as one book with many chapters Each new Divine Revelation advances civilization to a higher level of development in the ongoing process of Progressive Revelation Bahaacutersquoursquollaacuteh the founder of the Bahaacutersquoiacute Faith revealed a blue print for a future civilization while validating the religions of the past and the spiritual truths they all sharerdquoAn open discussion will follow the video Refreshments will be served All are welcome For more information please call 663-5944

Film on Three Religions at the Green Valley Public Library

Dear MaggieI realize that politically we are probably at opposite poles but I know we both hope for the best for our great nation I have some comments about presidential candidate Mitt Romney He has been married to the same woman his entire adult life and has remained faithful despite her battles with breast cancer and multiple sclerosis He has no skeletons in his closet but has graduated with honors from both Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School (MBA) programs which he undertook simultaneously while he was married with a couple of children Since he is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Saints (Mormon) we know he was also active in his church and probably serving in a leadership position He doesnrsquot smoke or drink nor has he ever taken any illegal drugs He is the father of five sons all of whom are productive citizens He did not inherit his wealth from his father but instead gave the inheritance away He was a cofounder of Bain Capital in 1982 which started out with a small office supply store in Massachusetts that turned into Staples with over 2000 stores and employs 90000 people Bain Capitalrsquos expertise and experience was also applied to advance other businesses such

as Dominorsquos Sealy Brookstone Weather Channel Burger King Warner Music Group Dollarama and Home Depot Supply He has been an unpaid bishop and stake president of his church for many years meaning the spiritual and temporal leaderadvisor of hundreds of families He was the unpaid PresidentCEO of the 2002 Olympic Games After being elected governor of Massachusetts taking no salary he eliminated a $15 billion budget deficit He is probably one of the wealthiest self-made men in our country but has given more in money service and time than most men In 2011 he gave over $4 million to charity almost 19 of his income Comparatively Obama gave 1 and Biden gave $300 Or 0013 Mitt Romney has no problem disclosing his school transcripts his social security card his law degree his draft notice his birth certificate medical records He is a man to be trusted and honored for his good works He is genuinely a patriot and proud to salute our flag Knowing what he stands for in every area of life I will vote for himSincerely Barbara Stockwell Arivaca October 24 2012

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Unitarian UniversalistCongregation

SUNDAY SERVICES - 1000 AM

Placita del Sol bull Amado Territory bull I-19 Exit 48 Eastuugreenvalleyorg All ages races and lifestyles are welcome

Nov 4 - Choosing the Future -Rev Ken Brown Head of the UU Pacific Southwest District Nov 11 - Facing the Climate Challenge Dr Derek Lemione Nov 18 - They Knew They were Pilgrims Rev Dr Earl HoltNov 25 - Rev Dr Claudette Haney - Surprise

ldquoThere can be no doubt whatever that the people of the world of whatever race or religion derive their inspiration from one Heavenly source and are the subjects of one Godrdquo ndash Bahaacutersquoursquollaacuteh

ldquoWhat profit is there in agreeing that universal friendship is good and talking of the solidarity of the human race as a grand ideal Unless these thoughts are translated into the world of action they are uselessrdquo -- lsquoAbdursquol-Bahaacute

The Bahaacuteiacute Community of South Pima Countyannounces Open Discussions Introduction to the Bahaacuteiacute Faith

Questions and AnswersTuesdays 500 to 700 pm

Call for information or directions663-5944 in Green Valley or 398-9387 in Arivaca

Bahaacutersquoiacute Faith800-22-UNITE wwwbahaius

J Wilson Green Valley Much like a fresh caught fish out of water Willard ldquoMittrdquo Romney flips and flops on the sun baked planks of a fishing dockA man with no core values other than the accumulation of capital he flounders to find purchase for his vacillation on every issue that affects the country In deference to space and short attention spansthe following is a list I copied and pasted of five (out of 14) issues that Willard ldquoMittrdquo has done an about face on over the course of his ldquostellarrdquo career as a Vulture capitalist failed Governor and Head of an Olympic Committee that depended on a Federal Govt handout to succeed Soletrsquos let John McCain tell it These flip-flops have been resourced from wwwbusinessinsidercom14-bald-faced-mitt-romney-flip-flops-that-were-dug-up-by-john-mccain-20121 On Immigration- For a path to citizenship then AgainstFLIP ldquoGov Mitt Romney expressed support for an immigration program that places large numbers of illegal residents on the path toward citizenship Romney said illegal immigrants should have a chance to obtain citizenshiprdquo (Evan Lehmann ldquoRomney Supports Immigration

2Program But Not Granting lsquoAmnestyrsquordquo The Lowell Sun 33006) FLOP ldquo[I] think Irsquom best off to describe my own positions And my positions I think Irsquove just described for you ndash secure the border employment verification and no special pathway to citizenship I feel thatrsquos the course we ought to takerdquo (CNNrsquos ldquoThe Situation Roomrdquo 52207) 2 On Geo W Bushrsquos Tax CutsFLIP ldquo[R]omney spoke at the 10th annual legislative conference organized by US Rep Martin T Meehan (D-Lowell) and met with the Massachusetts delegation Congressional sources said that a point of contention arose when Romney refused to take a position on Bushrsquos massive 10-year tax cut planrdquo (Noelle Straub ldquoRomney Talks Policy With Bush Staffers Mass Delegationrdquo Boston Herald 41103) FLOP ldquoMcCain opposed President Bushrsquos tax cuts Romney noted lsquoI supported themrsquo the former governor saidrdquo (Lee Bandy ldquoRomney Targeting McCainrdquo The State [SC] 2407) FLIP ldquoI was an independent during the time of Reagan-Bush Irsquom not trying to return to Reagan-

Bushrdquo Mitt Romney said during a debate with Ted KennedyFLOP ldquorsquoRonald Reagan is one of my heroesrsquo Romney said as he praised Reaganrsquos strategy for winning the Cold War lsquoWe win they losersquordquo (Michael Levenson ldquoRomney Links Gay Marriage US Prestigerdquo The Boston Globe 22605) 4 On the NRA amp Gun LawsFLIP ldquo[Romney] said he will take stands that put him at odds with some traditional ultra- conservative groups and cited his support for the assault rifle ban and the Brady gun control law lsquoThatrsquos not going to make me the hero of the NRArsquo he said lsquoI donrsquot line up with a lot of special interest groupsrsquordquo (Andrew Miga ldquoMitt Rejects Right-Wing Aidrdquo Boston Herald 92394) FLOP Romney told a Derry NH audience lsquoIrsquom after the NRArsquos endorsement Irsquom not sure theyrsquoll give it to me I hope they will I also joined because if Irsquom going to ask for their endorsement theyrsquore going to ask for minersquordquo (Glen Johnson ldquoRomney Calls Himself A Longtime Hunterrdquo The Associated Press 4507) 5 Tax Pledges are beneath Romney until the presidency was in front of himFLIP ldquoFour years ago Mitt Romney broke with GOP tradition and refused to sign the [Americans for Tax Reform] pledge [to lsquooppose and veto any and all efforts to increase taxesrsquo]rdquo (Lisa Wangsness ldquoHealey Will Sign Antitax Pledgerdquo The Boston Globe 9406) ldquoRomneyrsquos Gubernatorial Campaign Spokesman Eric Fehrnstrom Dismissed Such Pledges At The Time As lsquoGovernment By Gimmickryrsquordquo (Scott Helman ldquoRomney Finds lsquoNo New Taxesrsquo Promise Suits Him After Allrdquo The Boston Globe

1507) FLOP ldquoAlmost five years after he refused to sign a lsquono new taxesrsquo pledge during his campaign for governor Mitt Romney announced that he had done just that as his campaign for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination began in earnestrdquo (Scott Helman ldquoRomney Finds lsquoNo New Taxesrsquo Promise Suits Him After Allrdquo The Boston Globe 1507) Beware by the time you read these bold stands on the issues by Willard ldquoMittrdquohellip they will have changed To believe this is a man of principles and values is a fools game -ltgt-I received the OctNov 2012 AARP magazine An article entitled ldquoConfessions of a CON manrdquo is a story about a man who spent a career scamming people out of their hard earned money with fly-by-night-schemes He explains how he was able to scam even the most sophisticatedhellip ldquoOn the outside you will see nothing but charm engaging personality and swagger On the inside lies a predatorhellipItrsquos every man for himself and the goal is to acquire as much money as possiblerdquo As I read this particular passage my thoughts turned to Willard ldquoMittrdquo Romney This IS Willard ldquoMittrdquo a man who has no compunction about closing companies here in the USA laying off American workers sending the jobs to China Indiain order to pad his pockets and those of his multi-millionaire friends This was his business at Bain Capital for fifteen years This was the business experience he is so proud of To this day he still benefits from these same practicesThere is no end to reasons why this man should never set foot in the White House except as a tourist standing in line and taking the tour like the rest of the 99

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Democracy is the process by which people

choose the man wholl get the blame Bertrand Russell

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by Maggie MilinovitchOn Arivacarsquos Main Street sits a small older house that now is home to the Arivaca Coordinating Council Human Resource Group Inc (The name is almost longer than the building) However the size is deceptive for what is going on inside Known locally as Arivaca Human Resources (AHR) it is a non-profit organization set up in 1988 to serve the needs of our low-income and aging population For all those years staff and volunteers have done just that with an amazing array of servicesAHRrsquos primary goal is to serve nutritious hot meals to their clients Mike Marden has been volunteering for the last 10 years and is responsible for planning and purchasing the food for the hot meals He cooks one day a week and handles whatever else falls into the food category After spending most of his life in the food service industry (he operated The Stuffed Olive in Green Valley from 1990 to lsquo96) he decided on a bus driverrsquos retirement ndash preparing food Mike also handles the monthly fundraising yard sale and is a member of the board of directorsIn the last year or so AHR has hit a couple of bumps in the road I asked Mike about them He said ldquoWersquore past all that now and carrying on with what needs to be done for our clientsrdquoIn further conversation with Mike he emphasized the ongoing need for volunteers to help with meal prep He recommended ldquoGet a friend to come with you and have lots of fun cooking together Everyone who does really enjoys their dayrdquo Also they need non-perishable foods for their food pantry which supplies emergency foods for those in need Currently 44 meals are prepared and most delivered Monday through Friday There is a dining room for those who want to come in for ldquosocialrdquo dining The meals as well as most of their services

are for those who meet eligibility requirements 55 years or older at 125 of poverty and disabled persons qualify Meals are also available to others if available and cost $375 per meal The meal funding comes from Pima County Community ActionThe people who work at AHR are Maria Alvarez ndash Program Coordinator and Office Manager Conchita Alvarez ndash Office Assistant Bobby Johnson - Senior Meals and bus driver Mark Stern ndash back-up driver Maria Amaya ndash Kitchen Maintenance and Cindy Cain - Bookkeeper The board of directors Eileen Vogel ndash VP Diana Dougherty ndash Secretary Bruce Hall ndash Treasurer Kelley Franz Carlotta Wray and Mike Marden ndash members Other AHR activities include distribution of bread furnished by the Green Valley Food Bank on Tuesdays Excess donated produce is distributed and if there is plenty it is stacked outside for the whole community to use (They need donations for a ramada to cover this bounty) There is a Food Pantry which accepts local donations of non-perishable foods Recycling is alive and well at AHR They have a Clothing Bank (donations from Buffalo Exchange and locals) The clothes cost from 25 cents to a dollar On the first Saturday of each month they hold a Yard Sale ndash 8am to Noon ndash for treasure hunters (Donations may be dropped off at the storage garage in back)AHR works with income eligible clients in getting help with such programs as Low Income Housing Energy Assistance WIC DES programs and AHCCCS providing information applications help with forms and transportation to interviews if necessaryTransportation and Senior Activities call on ldquoEl Burritordquo the bus for trips to interesting places such as a guided boat tour of Patagonia Lake

On Wednesdays the bus loads up for a trip to Green Valley for doctor appointments shopping and just getting out of DodgeFor people with children worrying about Christmas AHR signs up kids and each will receive a toy from Toys for Tots Parents just need to stop by the office to sign upAHR provides Life Line medical alert apparatus phone service for those who must for medical reasons

have a phone and the County Nurse visits once a month to do blood pressure checks and to visit home-bound personsAs I said it is an amazing array of services that would otherwise be lacking in our community So if yoursquore thinking of volunteering donating items or money ndash keep this valuable community asset in mind They are open Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm The phone number is 398-2771

Arivaca Coordinating Council Human Resource Group Inc

Mike Marden Maria Alvarez and Maria Amaya

Page 8 november 2012 ConneCtion

Tarenta Baldeschi

ins ea son

Summer hours Mon - Fri 8 - 5 bull Sun 8 - 3 bull June - July - August

HOURS MON- FRI 8 am - 5 pm - SAT 10 am - 5 pm CLOSED SUNDAYS amp HOLIDAYS - Call for Holiday schedule

Itrsquos the season of Thanksgiving We have all experienced the

joy of an abundant harvest of cucumbers peppers tomatoes beans corn squash pumpkins melons and so much more It makes all the hard work worthwhile when we see the flowers blooming one more time before it gets too cold and then watch the seeds scatter to bring more next year Most of the canning and drying of vegetables and fruits is completed and the pantries show their wealth In the not so distant past this was how we all used to livemdashfilling up the pantries and root cellars with the seasonrsquos last harvest We gave thanks for the little we had and shared with our family friends and neighborsIn the cycle of life through giving and receiving our gardens are a vital force of health and goodness Instead of walking away after the plants die and others go dormant gather the leaves and any other mulch materials like straw or woodchips and apply them thickly in the garden beds and paths that need it the most The microorganism and mycorrhizae in the soil can continue to work underneath the mulch It will create beauty and itrsquos another form of giving thanks to the garden There is an exchange of energy that occurs between you and the natural cycles in your gardens that brings you back to the center of the rhythm of life You become a part of the Tree of Life

If you are inspired to do more depending on your climate zones there is plenty you can plant Greens are easy to grow when itrsquos cooler as well as some of the root vegetables Here at Avalon Organic Gardens amp EcoVillage we make big efforts to grow all year round Even in November itrsquos not late to plant your garlic cloves If you havenrsquot done it you should give it a try By next May or June your garlic harvest will be abundant One clove will make one garlic bulb Thatrsquos a pretty good return Plant as many as you would like to eat in a whole year You can keep them stored to eat throughout the seasonOne exciting change and addition that can bring you closer to a sustainable lifestyle is growing your own grains This year we were successful in growing harvesting cleaning and grinding the authentic Sonoran White Kino Wheat We built an outside bread oven with mostly natural materials and are now baking many loaves of bread It was a cooperative effort with several farms and organizations to bring this Kino Wheat back to the Sonoran Desert If you havenrsquot tried growing some wheat you may want to experiment with this variety Contact Native SeedsSEARCH which is the best source for this seed Loosen your soil and broadcast your wheat seed all over it and rake it in slightly If you can cover it up with some straw to keep the environment moist enough after watering You will see the sprouts emerge within a week and they will keep on growing all winter In the early spring they will make a significant jump of growth until

their full maturity around June If you planted just a small area you can easily cut it by hand and start to process it according to your needs The new experience of growing your own wheat can be another special milestone in your gardening It also helps secure this ldquoArk of Tasterdquo historical seed for future generations to enjoyWhen celebrating Thanksgiving this year donrsquot forget to use your harvest or purchase the ingredients from your local farmers and gardeners And in your prayers add a thanksgiving to your gardens that give so abundantlyI hope you enjoy this season We give tours all year roundmdashcall the office at (520) 603-9932 visit wwwavalongardensorg or email csaavalongardens You can sign up for our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program all

year round with seasonal produce grown organically We have several pickup places and accept SNAP debit cardsWe are going to participate at the Saturday Nov 10th Sahuarita Pecan Festival httpwwwsahuaritapecanfestivalcom This will be our fourth year See you here or thereWe all want to thank you for supporting the Earth Harmony Festival this past October which brought people from all around the county state country and from SonoraMexico as well It was a celebration with the encouraging message that all of us can even in small ways participate in building a sustainable future that is wholesome and balanced on all levels physical emotional mindal and spiritualTarenta Baldeschi (Change Agent)

Give Thanks to your Gardens

Friday December 7th and Saturday December 8th from 6-9pm during the beautiful Tubac Luminaria nights TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra will perform several sets throughout the evenings at the Tubac Plaza Main Stage This will be the choirrsquos sixth year performing at Tubacrsquos Luminaria Nights and they are a favorite attraction of this annual family eventThis magnificent 40-voice choir will be performing traditional Christmas Carols as well as a few original sacred holiday CosmoWorshiptrade songs written by the choirrsquos founder CosmoWorship is a cosmic lyrical and melodic celestial experience The harmonies and arrangements are other-worldly and take the listener to heavenly realms There is nothing else like it on the planet

TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra have recorded three CosmoWorship CDs one of which is a Christmas Album called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo is also a wonderful musical Christmas play by the Global Change Theater Company for which the choirrsquos music is the backdrop and is available on DVD This Christmas play makes a wonderful Christmas gift for children and grandchildren every year The concerts will take place at the Tubac Plaza Main Stage next to the Out Of The Way Galleria at 29 Tubac Plaza Donations are appreciated which go toward Global Community Communications Schools for Teens amp Children For directions or more information call (520) 398-2542 or visit wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg

TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir at Tubac Luminaria Nights

pAGE 9

In La Entrada De Tubac

omhostad realty

See pictures and other properties at

wwwtomhostadcomIf you are thinking of selling

or buying - give me a call

Need a custom home built on one of these properties Call 398-8132

Tom HostadHomeOffice 398-8132

emailtomhostadearthlinknet

ARIVACA PROPERTIES5 Ac Parcel $18K OWC5 Ac 1539 SF 3BR2BA Horse Prop5 Ac 1344 SF 3BR2BA Arv Rd -Shed Carport like new $95K5 Ac Small Home $69K10 Ac HS G-HS Studio $299K --Horse Facilities Rd pen10 Ac High Parcel $45K10 Ac Twin Peaks $25K10 Ac 1800SF 3BR2BA $90K10 Ac Newer Custom Hm $399K --3BR2BAFenced Horse Stuff5 Ac New Custom Home Gated20 Ac Well Septic Solar Bldgs $95K40 Parcels Twin Peaks $60K plus

Sierrita Mtns 9+ Ac SFR In Escrow

GREEN VALLEY MADERA EH AREA5 AC 3000SF HM Horses $595KGated Custom 3000SF HM $695KCustom 3475 SF Madera Res $777KCustom 4BR3BAPool4+AC $399K --Double Fenced Horse Facilities

PATAGONIArsquoS 13th annual HOLIDAY ART WALK Fri and Sat after Thanksgiving Day November 23rd amp 24th 11 to 4 daily --------- Local Artists Open Studios Shops and Galleries with Visiting Artists Local Handmade Crafts Complimentary Holiday Refreshments Santa amp Good Cheer

By Martin Levowitz MIATO TELL THE TRUTH Mitt Romneyrsquos not such a bad fellow He used to be a moderate and probably still is but competing with such fungi as Gingrich and Santorum pushed him ever-further right ― in rhetoric at least Even so as a Preppie who seemed to lack substance and grit he attained little strength with his partyrsquos more hard-core right wing I think the first debate helped him a lot Not only was he confident his views became more moderate ndash or ldquocentristrdquo as they say Hersquos almost sure to get the right-wing vote ― Obama wonrsquot ― so now he has to concentrate on wooing those more moderate who still canrsquot quite decide Some may deride him as a flip-flopper and he is that but he might also be seen as a savvy helmsman adapting moment by moment to changing conditions Itrsquos sad to watch someone ndash anyone ndash abandon who he really is in order to be liked or to succeed In Babylon where I grew up thatrsquos not whatrsquos called integrity In fact itrsquos called selling your soul We all knew that in kindergarten and beneath the hype we know it now Caveat Emptor A candidate has got to tell us what we want to hear Importantly he has to seem sincere In our so-called democracy a candidate will always have to sell part of his soul to make the cut The system doesnrsquot sponsor outright authenticity Yoursquove got to blur your edges with a bit of camouflage like certain navy ships in times of war Makes you harder to hitThe GOP berates Barack for lacking leadership And they are right hersquos not so hot Yet itrsquos ironic that their man who seems to have no rudder and no keel is like a tuft of lint or plastic bag wafting this way and that in a changeable

breeze Itrsquos hard to say where Romneyrsquos really at because he isnrsquot really sure himself That might be merely humorous but it is also worrisome because as a Republican President hersquod be frontman for the same powerful consortium of self-serving profiteers ― the Cheney-Rumsfeld-Halliburton-Kochs ― who pulled the strings on that poor puppet-pawn-without-a-clue GeorgeldquoWrdquo and dumped us in the tarpits where we flounder to this dayIt seems these days as if more millionaires and billionaires run for elected office Forbes Perot Bloomberg Trump Romney et al Theyrsquove risen as far as a human being can in the business world attaining sainthood so to speak with money and prestige Theyrsquore members of prestigious boards for charities and opera companies Already owned The Hamptons summer mansion and the Aspen ski chalet the yacht and the corporate jet OK whatrsquos next Such CEOrsquos may still possess some narcissistic energy and not uncommonly dream of adding one final dazzling paragraph to their already-glorious eventual obituaries Public Service where all sorts of shiny new badges like stars in a limitless sky glimmer alluringly What more delicious candied cherry could one set atop the gilded sundae of ones fabled life What priceless gem to dazzle them when hung about my tan though scrawny neck Spending tens of millions of their own money such men bid for public office the way society matrons collect staggeringly expensive jewelry which by the way as you know is never really worn but kept safe in a bank vault underground while what they wear three times per year ― if that ― to World Premieres

and fashionable fetes are really just facsimiles made out of glass and glue which look fantastic if yoursquore standing far enough away and do not know Perhaps there is a pattern here beginning to emerge where what is real must take a back seat to that which just seems real Hmm call it Zeitgeist if you like It seems as if petty partisanship and bratty stubbornness are the chief business of government these days By the time Obama had won back in rsquo08 both Palin and McCain were worn quite thin Theyrsquod lost charisma and appeal The pundits kept asking ldquoNow who will speak for the Republican Party Reporters besieged Demagogue Limbaugh the Grand Old Man of Toxic Gas seeking comment ldquoJust give us something short Rush a couple hundred words How do you feel about an Obama Presidencyrdquo Cavalierly Rush

replied ldquoI need only four words I Hope He Fails rdquo Looking back over these last four years ndash one word per year ndash that seems to have been the more or less official operating- slogan of a disgruntled GOP dedicated first and foremost to frustrating any Obama initiative ldquoThis Kenyan Muslim Socialist who does he think he IS We must deny him all success no matter what the cost Above all we must make damn sure he doesnrsquot win a second term Foreclosures jobs and gasoline Donrsquot bug us with such trivia Wersquove got much more important work to dordquo And so Dear Fellow Citizen donrsquot be surprised if you should see this headline someday soon US Suffers Fatal Nosebleed Totally Exsanguinates A face will always hemorrhage when its nose has been cut off in spite verdadPlease read this articlersquos companion-piece ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION in this monthrsquos Patagonia Regional Times Gracias

Romnry Redux

Page 10 november 2012 ConneCtion

Poetry

Help support this rather unique open forum

community newspaper

Advertise in the Connection

go to wwwarivaca-connectioncom for rates or call 398-2379

Visitors to the historic artist colony of Tubac will enjoy

a variety of demonstrations by local and visiting artists during the weekend of November 3 amp 4 10am to 5pm both days New this year ldquoAn Art Experiencerdquo will host outdoor ldquoworking studiosrdquo tents set-up in front of the village galleries and studiosArt Experience is a celebration of the creative process A wide variety of art will be featured including painting sculpture fiber art and botanicals There will be artists demonstrations throughout

the weekend Visitors to the event can meet the artists and watch live demonstrations throughout the weekend they can also actively participate by voting for their favorite works of artTubac An Art Experience 2012 is a departure from previous Art Experience and ArtWalk events Tents will be setup throughout the village where artists will create their works and meet the public ldquoThis is a unique opportunity for the public to see Tubacrsquos gallery artists outdoors in the scenic beauty of the villagerdquo says Angela

Kirkner executive director of the Tubac Chamber of CommerceKnown as a haven for artists and a must-see for shoppers Tubac offers an eclectic mix of more than 100 shops fine art galleries and working artistsrsquo studios as well as dining lodging and golf Tubac is located at Exit 34 on I-19 45 miles south of Tucson To find out more about the artist colony of Tubac please contact the Tubac Chamber of Commerce at (520) 398-2704 or visit their website wwwtubacazcom

Local Artists Highlighted in Tubacs Art Experience

November 3 amp 4 2012

Diane Lisle Clay Hands Tubac demonstrating raku

Huachuca MountainsSeven Cities of CibolaSeven Cities of GoldMarching north they searchedEsteacutevan a black Moor slaveCoronado a Spanish conquistadorEsteacutevan killed by nativesCoronado defeated tired empty handedA northward quest continuesSome fail some prevailMile Post 102 and Mexico at our backA mountain trek and sweat to Huachucarsquos CrestGold not our prize an Arizona adventure isFire and ice blanket Millerrsquos granite flanksSurviving Douglas-fir white pine and aspentickle a mountain highA great white tethered guppy scans San Pedro Valley and Huachuca Crest for ldquoevil doersrdquo and black knapsacks bobbing in the night A minerrsquos bathtub spring quenches thirstDrop dead views abound this lofty perchFrom leeward slope Elegant Trogon hoarsebarking love callsBlackheaded Grosbeak bathing a shallow pool sporting dandelion horsetail mapleRufous-sided Towees flit about the hillside bushWestern Tanager all red yellow and black perch-ing piney bough and Red-shafted Flickers expressionless listening for bugs and grubsDown climbing Thunder Mountainrsquos cliffy snow patched switchbacks we join a Sunnyside Canyon old minersrsquo double trackInviting cathedral-like sycamores oaks and pines await and welcome adventuresome souls Straddling Scotia Canyonrsquos path twoforest monarchs mdash a beauty a beastSilky skinned and silvered sycamore festooned leaves red yellow greenand orange twinkling autumnrsquos lightFire scarred and tortured juniper limbsrotted heartwoodrsquos eleventh hourPortends adventure misadventure s chaffee

SANTA RITA LULLABY The dark creeps down as lights go on all over town Now in the distance I can hear a sigh Itrsquos the Santa Rita song a lullaby Small creatures call twilight spreads its mantle over all Our mountain skyline melts then fades from sight As I hear that faint refrain ldquoAllrsquos well Goodnightrdquo Silent watch we will keep Dream in sweet slumber deep We will guard you until morning Here I belong here where the Santa Ritas croon their song My mind grows tranquil while the hours go by When I hear that Santa Rita lullaby Peg Rock Green Valley

WALKING J FARM

grassfed beef middot Pastured Poultry amp Pork organically grown Produce middot CSa Shares

520-398-9050 middot amado aZ infowalkingjfarmcom wwwwalkingjfarmcom

pAGE 11

PagesBlue

Blue is the color of waterblue is the color of sky

blue is the color of a tearwhen a loved one dies

The body returns to the Earthand the blue

to the morning dewby Daniel Chitwood

Heart to HeartCrying again maybe foreverHow could I stop this pain from everStirring my heart until it criesldquoIrsquom lonely Where are you ldquo I know you diedI held you as calmly we ended your painI wonder now if Irsquoll see you againPeople talk of bridges and rainbows and suchI know they mean well but it doesnrsquot touchMe in any kind of meaningful wayI held you You died They took you awaySometime they will call me to pick up your cremainsIrsquove prepared a place for you- there yoursquoll remainWith me until itrsquos my time to departThen werdquoll be blended togetherto stay heart to heartJan Gaylord

Novemberthe halloween candy is eaten and gone but it sure was dandy the pumpkin is still standing where it was put outside on the porch landing soon it will be time to carve our thanks with all the delicious trimmings while waiting for you to return home to our beginnings jjkazlauskas

smoke detectorsporadic nighttime chirping~for the birds Ann M Penton

emptying outopening to the present~ garbage day Ann M Penton

Cappuccino El Grande Even the word rdquoCappuccinordquo sings with poetry cries with mystery with delights yet undiscovered

a joy to speak a promise unfulfilled

I have learned that one Cappuccino Grande usually is good for three poems The fact that the Cappuccino is good is no guarantee that the poetry will be also by Cal Lambert

Page 12 november 2012 ConneCtion

Judi Oyler amp Mo

Part 2 - A Broken Relationship - Healed

My friend Judy wisely said ldquoRegret and guilt are a deadly combinationrdquo So went the scenario with Mo By the time Ray arrived I was deep in guilt and regret - the what-ifs were dragging me down and killing my horse Mo and I fought all the time we had a love-hate relationship going on I cried buckets of tears out of frustration and fearYou would think because I teach riding I would have a clue Nope I learned a long time ago my training skills with horses were limited to my endurance horses and my school horses I did have a lot of horsey people of all kinds stop in to see Mo over the years Some of them ended up in my stories I know some very unique horse people They range from New Age folks to the cowboy way people and everything in between Again ldquohe just needs a jobrdquo was the stock answer But I knew that now it went a lot deeper Our relationship was on the rocks My problem was as I saw it I didnrsquot have the time to ride him on a consistent basis I tried to feed-

lease him and he stopped eating and ran the fence day and night Home he came as a rack of bones It wasnrsquot the peoplersquos fault Mo did it to himself Our problems continued We needed an interventionQuite by accident one day my farrier Ray was respectfully listening to me complain about Mo as he trimmed his feet I was ranting and raving about the fact I needed to be able to ride this stinkenrsquo horse during the winter to take ladies on trail rides Ray intervened ldquoWellrdquo he said ldquoya know I also train horses How bout if I come by and we take a look see at whatrsquos going on between you twordquo Whoa Be still my heart maybe there is hope for us yetWhen Ray arrived I was lunging Mo Our plan was for Ray to ride him and make some suggestions Ray walked into the arena with Mo and it was ldquomano y manordquo They sized each other up and the games began - Mo is good at gamesMo knew this was going to be a tough human He dropped his head and quick as a snake he came in on Ray Ray stepped to the side and pulled Mo off balance The look on that horsersquos face was priceless - utter shock Human one horse zero He finished lunging Mo and moved over to his truck to get his saddleMo stood quietly as Ray got ready to saddle him Everything was fine until Ray drew the cinch That rotten horse tried to sit down but again was met with a firm hand He stood up as fast as he tried it sit

down Next came the bit and Mo clenched his teeth and reared up As his feet left the ground so did Rays Mo came down with Ray in control His eye went soft and he took his bit This was better than RFD TV I could not believe my seasoned endurance horse the love of my life had totally lost itRay stepped aboard and Mo dropped his head to the vertical and quietly walked off This could work Ray asked for a working trot and got it right off He asked for the lope and Mo blew He went to bucking - not a kill you buck but a leave me alone buck Ray took it all in stride and Mo settled down We then left on a trail ride for the next hour and a half that stinkinrsquo horse was perfect - no spook spin or buck Ray rode him on a lose rein I on the other hand always rode with light contactWhat Ray told me was I had a great horse but I needed to stop with the guilt stuff and take control back No

more ldquoOh poor Mordquo I learned that if Mo touched me first little by little he would take over control So Mo had to be a perfect gentlemen and no touching no turning his head or any of the tons of things he used to subtly take control It took a while for me to relax and breathe when I rode him I learned to let him have rein and take responsibility for himself and me which he used to do all the time Ray rode with me and Mo for several weeks and continued observe and recommend Then the day came and we went out alone It was one of the most thrilling days of my life and we had a great ride We still work on stuff but our relationship is healing and we are a team again I love that darn horse Thank You Ray ldquoThe horse through all its trials has preserved the sweetness of paradise in its bloodrdquo ~Johannes Jensen~Happy Trails

ldquoTimeless Meditations Mandalas and Patterns in Naturerdquo is an exhibit that is inspired and supported by a community coming together through art and compassion Highlights of the ldquoTimeless Meditationsrdquo exhibit juried by Catherine Nash will be the construction of a Tibetan sand mandala painting from November 5-November 10 by visiting Tibetan monk Lama Ngawang a talk by Dr Dean Pielstick explaining the symbolism of the Tibetan mandalas on November 7 in partnership with the Tubac Buddhist Meditation Center a mandala making workshop on November 10 with Cathi Silliman and a Mandala Dissolution Ceremony on November 10th For more information visit our website or call TCA at 520-398-2371

Timeless Meditations Mandalas amp Patterns in Nature

Patagonia Players Do --IMPROV

If yoursquove seen the TV show ldquoWhorsquos Line is it Anywayrdquo starring Drew Carey you know what on-the-spot Improv is Starting with suggestions from the audience (such as an activity or location) the Improv-ers spontaneously create unrehearsed scenes and act them out The newly formed Improv troupe of George Davis Olivia Lopez German Quiroga and Wendy Russell with Janice Pulliam as director invites you to come ldquoplayrdquo with us in the Tin Shed Theater (corner of 3rd Ave and Mendoza Alley) on Saturday November 17 at 7 pm and again on Sunday November 18 at 2 pm As a special treat audience members are encouraged to bring an everyday item from home to have it ldquoappraisedrdquo during an improvised spoof of public televisionrsquos ldquoAntiques Road Showrdquo In addition to comedy Improv Helen Chester will lead Patra Kelly and Olivia Lopez in a unique Dance Improv

numberAs Thanksgiving Day approaches letrsquos celebrate together something we are all thankful for the unique quality of life in southeastern Arizona And that includes our embracing extra-ordinary things especially when theyrsquore FREE (with suggested donation of $5)

If you think a voucher system for Medicare is a good idea Vote for Romney-RyanDo what you have to do -BUT VOTE

pAGE 13

d

DeAnza Restaurante amp Presenting a menu of Sonoran amp Southwestern Cuisine Dine in the relaxing atmosphere of our dining rooms or in the open air on our lovely patio

14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac OPEN 7 DAYS

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

Cantina

by Abe Paris

Step 1 Get a bottle half full with water because this keeps the grasshoppers from jumping out of the bottleStep 2 Go after dark You will see them up in the trees You will need a headlamp Grab the grasshoppers and put them in the bottle

How to Process Grasshoppers for Eating

Step 3 Put them in salt water and set to boil for 5 to 10 minutes Step 4 Let them dry 2 days straight Step5 Eat them Grasshoppers will taste like what they eat For example if they eat mint they will taste like mint Do not eat the spiny leg parts

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge 4th Annual

Saturday November 17th10 -330

Grassland Fair Featuring

educational talks bull music bull artdemonstrations amp exhibitsarchery lessions bull vendors

food bullactivities for kidsCall for info 520-823-4251

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge hosts its annual Grassland Fair a day of music

education local crafts fun for the kids and much more on Saturday November 17th 2012 from 1000 am to 330 pm Admission is free Exciting events will go all day Discover the sweeping grassland and its wildlife and learn about the rich history of this former ranchThe Fair is held at Buenos Aires Refuge Headquarters at the 1880s ranch house that is now the refuge Visitor Center with a grand view over the grasslands and majestic Baboquivari Peak This yearrsquos theme is ldquoBirds Bats and Butterfliesrdquo and experts will teach about the ldquoBrsquos of Buenos Airesrdquo See new visitor center exhibits and demonstrations of the masked bobwhite quail live birds of prey and live reptiles amphibians and invertebrate ldquocreepy crawliesrdquo A special presence at the fair is the Wilbur-Cruce Spanish Colonial Horses a type of Spanish horse that originated here on the Buenos Aires Ranch Bring the kids as there will be ongoing hands-on projects for them to enjoy in our Kids Corner A childrenrsquos wildlife art contest will have entries filling the walls of the Visitor Center and awards will be presented at the fairFood and shopping are available throughout the day in the open-air venue Local artisans will offer a variety of

crafts including photographs jewelry clothing and more as well as delicious regional foods Latin American musicians are featured midday and the rousing and athletic Aztec dancers perform at 245 pmCome and learn about grassland and riparian ecosystems and the challenges of managing the special plants and animals of this beautiful area Enjoy the wildlife the stunning mountain views and learn about efforts to bring back the endangered masked bobwhite quail and pronghorns back to their native grasslandYou may want to allow extra time to explore trails take a driving tour or amble along the boardwalk at the beautiful Arivaca Cienega The Refuge is located near Sasabe The scenic drive will take you past the Arivaca Cienega and its boardwalk trail Take I-19 to the AmadoArivaca Road exit (Exit 48) and follow Arivaca Road 23 miles to Arivaca then angle right onto Arivaca-Sasabe Road After 12 miles turn left onto AZ 286 and drive four miles then turn left onto the headquartersrsquo entrance roadFor more information go to the Friends of Buenos Aires NWR website at httpfriendsofbanwrorg or look on Facebook You may also call the Refuge at 5208234251

GRASSLAND FAIR AT BUENOS AIRES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

VOTE

November 6

Page 14 november 2012 ConneCtion

(520) 398-9665cougartrailwildbluenet wwwazseniorbuddiescom

Senior BuddiesEstate amp Moving Sales

Ginny amp Buddy Sahuarita to Rio RicoProven honest amp reliableWorking as a team

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom is Locally Owned amp Operated

261-2411

New bull Used amp Hard-to-Find

Personalized recommendations for great reads

All available online or with a quick phone call

Monica Tilley - 398-9650wwwthebookstoreladycom monicathebookstoreladycom

The Book Store Lady

Cactus Rose GalleryJewelry Original Paintings amp Prints

Photography Pottery Gourd Art

Located next to the Mercantile with Nancys Tailor Shop

Open Wed- Sun 10-4

I donrsquot remember life without my sister Erika She and I

are only 18 months apart and (other than a few squabbles) have been best friends for 40 years (Ugh ndash 40) As kids we were the perfect blend of frilly princesses and rough-and-tumble tomboys Our daily pleasures consisted of hours of bike riding (we pretended our bikes were horses) producing variety shows for our parents (complete with commercials) building forts in the woods hosting tea parties (all pets invited of course) and playing any version of dolls (miniature baby and Barbee) One of our favorite activities was building forts On the weekends or on summer vacations ndash Erika and I would move out of our bedrooms and move into our unconventional dwellings - a refrigerator box outside became an apartment with window cutouts and crayon-applied kitchen appliances (we slept curled up together with at least one small dog and the box upright ndash not lengthwise (Ahh the days before stiff knees) Sometimes the living room would be transformed into a complex series of caves and tunnels with tables draped in blankets As kids in Nogales we had an elaborate fort in a small forest in our neighborhood and while living in the Bahamas a small dingy became our ldquoguest houserdquo - we actually slept in that thing floating in the salt-water canal behind our houseIn our quest to make the most of impending adulthood (a future I dreaded) Erika and I made promises to stay close We knew that we would have separate families and separate homes but we planned to be neighbors ndash within walking distance - and have our children at the same time We would take turns babysitting for each other and spend time together being moms and best friends Well the reality is ndash I live on the farm that my husbandrsquos family owns in Amado and Erika lives an hour away in Tucson where her husband works I canrsquot move my farm and there is no work out in the country for Scott We get together as often as we can and talk on the phone quite a bit but an hour is actually pretty far away when you have a job and kids and school and all the other stuff that limits your time It was about 8 years ago when

Erika and I made another promise We were visiting our Grandmother in Minnesota when an article in a magazine tickled both of our insides It was about a group of women who have renovated old travel trailers adding gitchy western deacutecor ndash who would get together and go on little excursions We were so enamored with the little trailers equipped vintage appliances and frilly curtains that we hatched a plan to (someday) get our own (It seems that we were still looking for a fort to escape to) Even as I was making my promise I didnrsquot believe that we would ever actually do it I had already learned how life flies by and responsibility keeps you from indulging your personal desires When would I ever have an extra couple of thousand dollars to spend on a trailer instead of on utility bills car payments or groceries But we planned away that week in my Grandmotherrsquos house We even named our trailers ndash Erikarsquos would be Mexicali Rose (she was still being teased for sneaking across the border in high school on a regular basis) and mine would be Ramble On Rose (in keeping with the rose theme and to honor the Grateful Dead song of the same name) The dream was all but forgotten until recently Erika who was taking a break from mothering housekeeping studying (she is going to college to be a nurse) and working a part time job did a Craigslist search and by the end of the week she had bought a run-down 14rsquo travel trailer for $600 I started looking on Craigslist too but I couldnrsquot find anything I could afford Then I got a call from Erika She and her husband had found a vintage 1965 Shasta and bought it for me (ldquoif you want ithelliprdquo they said) for $250 The Shasta smelled awful ndash apparently itrsquos latest inhabitants were packrats but Erika and I proudly admired our new forts ndash parked side-by-side in her front yard ndash and have been getting together weekly for ldquoShasta Daysrdquo to clean paint refinish and decorate our little trailers and to plan our new adventures Somehow despite our busy lives we are finding the time for our dreamErikarsquos 40th birthday is coming up For her present I ordered two books on renovating travel trailers and I am embroidering and framing the following phrase for her as a gift A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams

The 42nd annual Fiesta at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park will take place from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday December 1 and 10 to 4 pm on Sunday the 2nd There is no charge for this event and admission to the park is free during the fiesta This is a celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley The two-day event will feature Native American Mexican and Southwest food crafts and performances Fifty booths representing a wide variety of local non-profit historical cultural and religious organizations will provide food handicrafts and information On the main stage there will be all-day continuous free entertainment featuring a multi-cultural variety of dance and music groups There will be all-day demonstrations of paper flower making rawhide braiding leatherworking horse hair rope making and tortilla making For children there will be pintildeatas hands-on traditional crafts and

La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori 42nd Annual Celebration

at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Parkactivities and live raptors Guided tours of the mission will be available both days as well as guided walks to the Santa Cruz River Sunday will begin with a traditional Mariachi Procession and Mass in front of the old mission church The procession begins in front of the visitor center at 1000 Mass begins when the procession returns to the church approximately 1030 No photos are permitted during the procession or mass or while sacred dances are being performedNo dogs or other pets are allowed in the park or on the fiesta grounds during the fiesta weekend The Anza Trailhead is closed to horseback riders during the fiesta The Tumacaacutecori Fiesta is sponsored by the National Park Service Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is located 45 miles south of Tucson and 15 miles north of Nogales Take exit 29 off of I-19 and follow the signs For information call the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0

Two Sisters One Dream

Laurel Loew

We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a

few but we cant have both Louis D Brandeis

pAGE 15

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

Join us as we Worship and Praise the LordSunday Morning Worship - 1030 am

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Wednesday Evening Meeting amp Bible Study - 6pm - Potluck at 5pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSEDThurs amp Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Sat 9-12

For Appointments call 520-407-5500 Ext 4503Clinic Hours

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSED bull Thurs - 9- 4 bull Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Saturday - 9 - 12

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca clinic

by Mark DresangPersons of the Dialogue Lucretia and Socarides ldquoWe write our own story Singularly we develop the players the scenery and all that matters The story is complicated no matter how it beginsrdquo(1)LUCRETIA Keep mopping Socrats I can easily talk while you mopSOCARIDES Then because of ldquoequifinality ndash the view that many beginnings can lead to the same results [i]n other words a specific outcomerdquo(2) the two of us will have made a clean sweep of the whole matter LU We will have only begun to clean house Yalersquos edifice is largeSOC ldquoThe greatest challenge that the United States has to face since its founding a struggle for the American soulrdquo(3) This is not Lincolnrsquos log cabinLU I particularly agree with Yale that individuals need to be independent responsible self-reliant accountable productive autonomous ndash keep mopping Socrats ndash and imaginativeSOC As he says we cannot be dependent on the government to take care of us That would be a state of dependency and a result of deficit thinkingLU What made and makes America great are personal liberty and independence ingenuity invention ldquothe right to succeed and fail on our ownrdquo and ldquocourageous determinationrdquo ldquoWe are sovereign independent actorsrdquo and we ldquocreate our own success storiesrdquoSOC He is very insistent on that and who would argue that positionLU And that things are not too complex for individuals to understand and figure outSOC Well Yale does say ldquosociety was not as complex as it is todayrdquo

and that ldquosociety [is] increasing in size and becoming more complexrdquo and that ldquolife is complicatedrdquo and that ldquothe American narrative is one of continuous outbursts ndash disorder and confusionrdquo and that it is intimidating to live in ldquoa world whose composition transforms from moment to moment [and] is in a constant fluxrdquoLU But too complex for individual persons to understand Too complex to allow successSOC I was afraid you would bring up success I think success needs to be defined Lucretia LU We donrsquot all know what success is SocratsSOC I donrsquot Listen to this please Lucretia ldquoOur ideas about success are themselves based on preconceptions and are also part of a self-perpetuating cycle preventing us from achieving the genuine success and happiness that we seek Fixation on [mundane] concerns subverts our best efforts leading either to counterfeit success or true frustrationrdquo(4) Some other day some other time we must talk about success LU Rome wasnrsquot destroyed in one day SocratsSOC ldquoWasnrsquot builtrdquo you meanLU Built destroyed whatever Socrats Yalersquos point is that ldquoit is up to each individual to use their natural strengths to create their own success for themselves their families and their communitiesrdquo(5)SOC Please donrsquot use that wordLU What wordSOC Natural It opens up a whole other can of wormsLU Yoursquore just dying to talk about Darwin the State of Nature the organic model natural law natural rights natural rules self-generation the natural instincts

SOC And free will Page one hundred sixteenLU Socrats we need to identify the major premises of Yalersquos book We must start with those firstSOC And we have Donrsquot depend on the government be autonomous and independent and success will be the result or sometimes failure like perhaps Penn State ldquoThe right to succeed and failrdquoLU The possibility of failure aside Socrats the point is that we must stick with what made America great Regain that greatness Take the constitution seriouslySOC We have become deficit thinkers and depend on the government to take care of our basic needsLU And if we return to the principles of the founding fathers we will regain our greatness And in short letrsquos start ldquofocusing on whatrsquos right about America and the American PeoplerdquoSOC This is not a good time to be Greek is itLU We donrsquot have time to talk about the rest of the world Socrats Itrsquos America wersquore interested in SOC Yale suggests that America is skating on thin iceLU The thin ice idiom yet again C Hues was right Socrats you need to ldquoget a liferdquoSOC What-do-artists-know-anywayLU I think Yale is an artist the way he has put his thoughts and ideas together Did you read his ldquoOde to Wordsrdquo He really cares about his country and the people I can admire a person who takes the time to do such a thingSOC Donrsquot forget people like Maggie and library Mary Theyrsquove been putting their ideas down on paper for years

LU I donrsquot get the connection SOC You should start And anyway I have been wondering if there is another way to look at the whole thingLU And you Socarides are ndash I suppose ndash the one who has this other way of looking at this ldquoculture of dependencyculture of successrdquo themeSOC No actually the ideas belong to Otto Rank and Ernest BeckerLU What could psychoanalysis

and the social sciences have to do with dependency and success What ideas have they possibly added to the great thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment and the principles propounded by the founding fathers What can they do about our ldquofinding our harmonic place [and] ending the culture of dependency for our children and everyone elserdquo(6)SOC Well their stuff is sort of different some might say complexLU Too complex for independent self-reliant autonomous persons like ourselvesSOC Well Yalersquos profiteers and politeers will-not-care-for-it-at-all letrsquos put it that wayLU And we should care about them Screw lsquoem Keep mopping Socrats wersquore not half way doneSOC Surely we are at least half way doneLU In your dreams Socrats We have undertaken a large project here Although we are tired we shall not rest until we have looked at these things from all the angles Therersquos a spot there Socrats no right there SOC ldquoThou art all fair my love there is no spot in theerdquo(7) but please move your feet Lucretia yoursquore standing on the mop Would you de-feat meLU Oh sorry Socrats no I would simply help you under-standSOC Merci beaucoup mon cherie Thank you belovedLU Il nrsquoya pas de qua mon petite pois Donrsquot mention it my little peaSOC Nice sandals by the way Hasta proximaLU They make me ldquofeel Barefoot all over as the Boys sayrdquo(8) Ciao for nowThe web site for Yalersquos book is wwwstrengthbasednationcom(1)) Wishnick Yale From a Culture of Dependency To a Culture of Success p 1641 Ibid p 152 Ibid p 127(4) Wallace B Alan Buddhism with an Attitude p 19(5) Wishnick p 103 (6) Ibid Part Three Eight(7) Bible Song of Solomon 47(8) Habegger My Wars are Laid Away in Books (The Life of Emily Dickinson) p 583

Platonic TectonicsTwo Lucretia Talks the Walk While Socarides Walks the Talk

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

Around Arivaca

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patiobull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use microsoft Word excel Publisher or Power Pointbull Homework help availablebullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch Library Hours are Closed Sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and Sat 9-5

to renew books call the renewal line at 903-2865 or Caviglia-arivaca branch Library at 594-5235

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Dia de los muertos is a time to honor and celebrate those who

have died We celebrate the lives of our loved ones and prepare altars for them In addition to friends and family we in Arivaca can honor all those who have lost their lives in our surrounding desert Many of you have most likely encountered belongings left in the desert by travelers And some of you may have picked up a few of these items throughout the years We have no way of knowing what happened to the person who was carrying them We can only hope that they made it through this harsh desert safely But it is possible that they are missing or lost their life in attempting to cross this land We invite you to bring some found objects from the desert to the All Souls Corner so we can honor and celebrate those who have struggled and possibly died while walking through this area

Dia de los Muertos

Library NewsBy Mary Kasulaitis

I am retiring from the Caviglia-Arivaca Library on November

17 I would like to thank everyone for all your help during the 12 years that I have been here It has been a wonderful place to work But donrsquot worry you may still see me I plan to volunteerA list of books about Arivaca and its history is up on the Caviglia-Arivaca Branch web page at wwwlibrarypimagovlocationsarivacaUsed books are for sale every day in the Meeting Room at the Arivaca Library courtesy of the Friends of the Arivaca Library New copies of Ruby Arizona Mining Mayhem and Murder and also Frontier Lady of Letters the heroic love story of Ines Fraser by Al and Bob Ring are available as well Ask at the desk for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Coey for more information at 594-5239 We can help you with e-readersWe would like to thank Beverly and Ranch Yach for the donation of a microscope to the Library

Sunday Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River will host the second annual community picnic on at the Tubac Community Center 50 Tubac Road in Tubac The event is sponsored by global Community Communications Alliance and the Hilltop Gallery Bring your family a picnic blankets and chairs and spend the afternoon celebrating the Santa Cruz River In addition to guided river walks there will be a youth art contest featuring the art work of students from kindergarten through grade 12 Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001

Thurs Nov 15 ndash 1 to 3 p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Drive Green Valley Main Program Suzanne Brayer on information that can be found in ldquoWills and Probaterdquo As genealogists we depend on clues to aid our trek along the ancestral trail Probate records can be a mother lode of clues Decedentrsquos date of death names of spouse and children in-laws places of residence land ownership religion and military service are just a few of the juicy tidbits these records can reveal Suzanne will provide strategies and sources to help analyze probate records and reconstruct family relationships Short Program Jon Ott will demonstrate ldquoIrfanViewrdquo a free to use image file manipulation software that is a very fast small compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for Windows users Visitors are welcome Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or joannherbstcoxnet) for more information or Google ldquogvgs azrdquo

follow the route of their pipeline through the foothills east of Mt Wrightson Wonderful views enhance this well-designed trail Meet at the Patagonia Post Office at 830 am with lunch and water Call hike leaders Chris and Mary Strohm to register or with questions 530-545-1191

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp 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 CosmoWorshiptrade sacred holiday songs written by the choirrsquos founder Donations appreciated wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sat Dec 8TH 11a - 3p - Equine Voices Rescue amp Sanctuary Holiday Open House in Amado Celebrate the holiday season at our fourth annual Open House Meet Gulliver our mascot and symbol of horse rescue and our other 40+ equine ldquoresidentsrdquo Relax and enjoy music food raffles and of course shopping at Gulliverrsquos General Store Tours of the ranch will be available and horse training techniques will be demonstrated 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 equinevoicesorg

Fri Dec 14 7 pm - Holiday Celebration - Live music baked yummies Santa Claus a Christmas play called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo and a special childrenrsquos Christmas songs presentation Ages 12 amp up - $9 advance $12 day of event Ages 6-11 - $6 advance $9 day of event Ages 5 amp under ndash free Proceeds benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Avalon Gardens 2074 Pendleton Dr Tumacacori AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sunday Dec 16th 2 pm - Christmas Concert by TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra a magnificent 40-voice choir Opening performance by Israfel Awakened Donations appreciated and benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Tubac Plaza Main Stage 29 Tubac Plaza Tubac AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

more Places to go - People to See - things to Do

Friday Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo with Dr Wendell Wilson Noted Tucson scientist and artist Dr Wendell Wilson will be the guest speaker at the Tubac Historical Societyrsquos membership meeting His illustrated presentation on the history of mineral art will feature extraordinary photographs of world famous mineral specimens as well as his artwork of minerals and mining artifacts Dr Also a display of his original paintings and rare publications from his personal collection The public is invited Tubac Presidio State Historic Park 1 Burruel Street in Tubac Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg

Fri Nov 16 - 215 pm - The Democratic Women in Action present ldquoThe Separation of Church and Staterdquo Richard Miller Member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will be our speaker This is an important topic in these times as religious values are creeping into our policy-making This is a fascinating talk that everyone should hear Wersquoll see you at the Joyner-Green Valley Library The public is welcome and encouraged to attend

Sat Nov 17 hike about 5 miles on the Arizona Trail from Kentucky Camp to Apache Springs with Friends of Sonoita Creek We wlll begin with a visit to the restored buildings which housed the Santa Rita Water Company and then

If you think Trickle-Down Economics is a good way to run a country - leaving the middle-class to hope for scraps from the mega-wealthy - Vote for Romney - Ryan

Just Vote

pAGE 17

Arivaca Helping Hear tsWere here to help serve the needs of Arivaca residents (living within the 85601 zip code area) If you need a little help with any of the following expenses give us a call

bull Propane bull Rent bull Water Company bull Gasoline bull Clinic Co-pay bull Phone bull Medical bull Auto Repair bull Taxes bull Eyeglasses amp Other approved expenses

Restrictions apply on types of expenses amounts and frequency of disbursals Arivaca Helping Hearts pays the expenses directly to the vender

Helping Ease Arivacans

Rough Times

Contact us at 398-8515 or 398-3033PO Box 156 Arivaca AZ 85601

Arivaca Community Desert Aid Medical Training amp Dialogue

Thanksgiving Potluck

Dr Norma Price will be offering a basic medical training to the Arivaca community that will cover common illnesses and injuries that residents may encounter when coming into contact with people crossing through the borderlands Topics will include blister care dehydration and heat-related illness sprains and strains hypothermia problems associated with drinking dirty water along with learning to access support with medical situations how to recognize medical emergencies and knowing when to call 9-1-1

by Chief Scot Van Boerum

As mentioned in last monthrsquos Connection we are in the process of updating our Five Year Strategic Plan We recently had a meeting at which several members of the public expressed their views on the District One of the suggestions that came out of the meeting was to provide a more specific picture of the District I believe the two most important measures of the success of the District are the services we provide and the tax rate We want to provide the best service at the lowest tax rate possibleThe strategic plan called for the District to effectively manage expenses through several efforts which directly resulted in a carryover of $50000 from last year into this current year When I assumed the role of Fire Chief this past March 64 of the budgeted revenues were based on taxes This is generally in line with the fire districts in Pima County where the average is 71 For the current budget year only 34 of our anticipated revenues are derived from taxes The balance of the anticipated revenue $25394963 is coming from alternative funding sources This is in line with our strategic plan which called for finding alternative revenue streams to maintain or reduce the tax burden on the residents of the DistrictThe current yearrsquos budgeted income includes grants that make up 27 To date we have applied for seventeen grants and successfully received $11569911 in grant funding with seven of the applications still pending In addition we have diligently

worked on improving our response capability for wild fire incidents both within and outside of the District Through training acquisition of equipment and vehicles we are able to more effectively respond to these incidents which also generate income when we respond outside of the District We currently have over $7000000 20 of income in receivables from the state of Arizona for wildland responses under our state cooperative agreementFinally we are working on shifting some of the burden from the taxpayer to the people who utilize our services To do this we have started charging for EMS responses by the District This is a revenue stream that has previously gone untapped To date we have already received over $120000 in unbudgeted revenue from insurance companies This includes sending bills for all responses involving illegal border crossers which account for over 15 of our EMS responses to the Border Patrol health insurance system We are anticipating additional income of approximately $1000000 or approximately 8 of the tax revenue between now and the end of the budget year June 30 2013 If you utilize our services and receive a bill please forward the bill to your insurance company Payment by the insurance company will be taken as payment in full for taxpayers of the District even if it is less than the full invoice For non-taxpayers we will continue with collection efforts to receive the full payment of the invoice

Arivaca Fire DistrictSignificant Progress Being Made

This training is designed for Arivaca residents with no previous medical training We also invite area medical workers from the Arivaca Clinic Arivaca Fire and No More Deaths Byrd Camp to join us to dialogue about providing effective medical care in the borderlands Norma Price MD practiced medicine in Atlanta GA for 25 years before moving to Arizona Since retiring she has been active with the Samaritans and No More Deaths since the organizations began She participates in administering humanitarian care and serves as medical consultant and educator for both organizations

Sunday November 18 o1-4pm Arivaca Community Center

DanSun Ranch especially Danny would like to thank all of the people for all the help since my accident Sunny could not have done it without you Arivaca is a great place to live People are willing to get down and dirty if their neighbor has fallen on difficult times Thank you all for your concern and support DanSun Ranch

Thank You

Come one come all to the fabulous Thanksgiving

Potluck Feast at the Arivaca Community Center It will be held on November 22nd from 1-3 Please bring a dish to share and your own place setting Join the c-ommunity to celebrate our gratitude for all the blessings in our lives It is such a beautiful

thing to share food while celebrating the spirit of our communityEveryone is welcome Bring all your family and friends Instruments and musicians welcome If therersquos interest a drumming circle will follow the feast

Thrus Nov 8 - 6pm - Arivaca Clinic Annual mtg amp dinner at Sweet Peas Cafe - call Julie Beal for reservations 398-2160 $$12Sunday Nov 18 - 1-4pm - Desert Aid Medical Training amp DialogueArivaca Community Center Free amp open to the publicSATURDAYS Every Sat - 9am Marians Market 1st Sat - 9am - Human Resources RUMMAGE SALE 3rd Sat - 1pm - Arivaca Family and Community Education Assn At the Old School (or at Library--call 594-5235 first) 3pm - Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting SUNDAYS - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for times - 398-28391st Sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop Assn meet at town water yard2nd Sun 4pm Arivaca Action Center - Board Mtgs 15925 W Universal Ranch Rd arivacaactioncenterinc gmailcomLast Sun - 530pm - Arivaca Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home MONDAYS - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - Silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire Dist Auxilary - at the Fire HouseTUESDAYS 1st Tues - 530pm Arivaca Alive promoting Arivaca - La Gitana Cantina - all welcome

1st Tues - 6pm - People Helping People - - Border Issues Community Chat - Providing hospitality and community support in the borderlands Arivaca Library2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-52393rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 333-8311 or 576-4466WEDNESDAYS 2nd Weds -4pm - Arivaca Coordinating Council ndash Human Resources Group mtg - Human Resource Office Public InvitedLast Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHURSDAYS 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy Fricchione for more info 398-98593rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg Fire House wwwarivacafiredistrictorg

FOR KIDSTues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 Creative Play Recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Comm Center) Call Ellen- 398-3010TEEN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WEDS - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIRL SCOUTS for all ages Contact Nathalie Dresang - 398- 3009FOR SENIORSTEATIME FOR SENIORS (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmSENIOR OUTINGS One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771

Send your notices to Connection POB 338 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

Meetings ampActivities

Around ArivacaPage 18 november 2012 connection

submitted by Glo WilliamsGreetings The Arivaca Action Center Inc is pleased to report that we received our 501(c)(3) exemption determination from the IRS as a public charity so gifts and contributions are deductible through the IRS We can also pursue additional possibilities that align with our mission of providing space for opportunities that enhance rural life Bring your ideas forward at the next board meeting on Sunday November 11th at 400 Free open computer hours and one-on-one classes are ongoing thanks to instructor Michele Fournier Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm Stop by and walk through the Art Gallery while you are there Featured artist Mark Dresangrsquos work is on display this month The Early Learning Center will

submitted by Nancy FricchioneArivaca Aliversquos holiday event raising funds to benefit the kids of Arivaca will be held December 8th We will be looking for donations of handmade crafts and candy for an old-fashioned holiday bazaar This will be a great time to pick up some low cost gifts and decorations for Christmas

Arivacarsquos Grande Dame Mary Jane

Broadhurst will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Sunday November 11 2012 I am hoping you have some room in the November issue to announce this milestone and to add that everyone is invited to her birthday celebration on Sunday November 11th at an Open House 300 pm - 500 pm at the Old Schoolhouse to come by and wish her a most happy And of course there will be cake

Describes plants growing in our area of the desert Includes 204 flowering plants with over 400 full color photographs

Designed for amateur wildflower enthusiasts the descriptions are written to easily aid identification

Index of Spanish common names

Available at Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee and La Gitana Cantina in ArivacaTubac Center of the Arts Tubac Presidio State Park in TubacBuenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge SasabeMariposa Books PatagoniaOrder at monicathebookstoreladycom or AdobeAlbatrossaolcom or call Maggie at 520-398-2379

Wildflowers a f i e l d g u i d e

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

Proceeds will go towards buying something great for the children of Arivaca Last year we bought an airplane teeter-totter for the community center playgroundPlease bring your donations of candy and crafts after Dec 1st to the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Co-op or the La Gitana Cantina For information call 398-9859

Kids enjoying the Teeter-Totter airplane at Arivaca Community Center playground purchased with funds from last years Arivaca Alives Candy Shack proceeds

Candy Shack and Holiday Gift Bazaar

Happy Birthday Mary Jane

be getting our licensing inspection visit at the end of October from the Arizona Department of Health Services Many of us have worked very hard to create a beautiful quality learning center for our youngest community members birth to 5 years old Glo Williams and Kathy Sheldon are overseeing this center and Rachel Barry is stepping up as Center Director We could use some help and donations getting the inside and outside of the building painted before the Artist Studio Tour in January The Arivaca Action Center will be hosting this event and several artists will be displaying their art at the Center If you are ready for little gardening we could also use help with our crop circle plot and invite all to stop by and join in the fun

Arivaca Action Center on the Move

RELAxING THERAPEUTIC massage by Kathishealingmassagecom in Arivaca at the Arivaca Action Center corner of Universal Ranch and Mesquite Roads Call Kathi Abbott at 520-904-9442 to schedule for Wednesdays between 11 am and 6 pm or Thursday mornings

HORSES BOARDED - Full service care Lg pens w shelters or box stalls with turnouts Close to trails Arena and round pen Trailer storage $ 235Mo THE RIDING CENTER Amado 520 398-2392

FOR SALE OR RENT - BY OWNER 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

URANTIA BOOK -Classes Mondays amp COSMIC FAMILY VOL 1 Classes Wednesdays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori by Elders amp Ministers Call first (520) 603-9932

GENTLE TOUCH Colt starting amp training 35 yrs exp Certified The Horseman Jimmy 398-3031

FOR SALE BY OWNER 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $325000 Terms By appointment only -l 480-993-8272

COSMOSERVICE Sundays 10 am Discussion Format - URANTIA BOOK Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori ndash Gabriel of Urantia amp Niann Emerson Chase amp Elders The Bright amp Morning Star Choir - Organic lunch follows Tours available Donations appreciated Call first (520) 603-9932

IF YOU BELIEVE out-sourcing American jobs is good business - Vote for Romney-Ryan

DUE TO THE GRASSHOPPERS mosquitos and lack of local foods the Community Center is cancelling the Desert Harvest Festival and local foods buffet that was scheduled for November 10th Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving potluck on November 22nd at 100 and share the delicious desert bounty there

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK November 22nd 1pm at Arivaca Community Center Everyone Welcome 398-3010 for more info

WE HAVE ANONYMOUS DONORS who are matching funds for all donations and membership fees we receive right now We are in need of some costly repairs and maintenance for the Community Center and very much appreciate your support Please mail all donations to ACC PO Box 36 Thank you so much

THE VEGETABLES available in November at the Arivaca Gardens booth are turnips radishes peppers lettuce and spinach Organic dates are also available The garden will be planting garlic Contact the garden about the days We also need volunteers to sell vegies at Marianrsquos Market on Saturdays Contact Rex Tucker at 398-2000 Hope to see you at the market and at the garden

SAVE THE DATE for the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Studio Tour - Saturday January 26 2013 Featuring a diversity of talent that makes our tiny town proud More info in upcoming Arivaca Connection and Green Valley News Tickets available beginning of January

RENT SALE - The Honey House Country living close to Arivaca $650 per mo $189500 2400 feet of space slump block construction Spacious comfortable place to live Used to be a honey processing plant Has a great kitchen with stainless appliances Great views of surrounding hills Can be rented partially furnished Separate Studio space and storage workshop on 25 fenced acres ~2 miles from town Call 398-3915

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Only written ads accepted bull Deadline 22th of each month

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aR e a SuppoR t Meet iNgS

Feature WriterS Mary Kasulaitis Tarenta Baldeschi Roxi Hardesty Judi Oyler Laurel Loew

ContributorSMartin LevowitzJ WilsonCeth JohnsonJaycee JohnsonAbe ParisHal MansfieldBarbara StockwellGlo WilliamsEllen DursemaBecky Meade

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 5203982379

email SoAZVoxaolcom wwwarivaca-connectioncom

StaFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

CONNECTION

The open forum format is for ideas opinions experiences whatever you want to share with the worldYour submission must not use libelous profane or vulgar language

bull All rights reserved

bull Articles are solely the property of the named contributor reprint or use without their permission is prohibited

bull Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or the advertisers

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COVER Birds amp Bidens - by Maggie Milinovitch and PhotoShop

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Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

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Selected Pima Countyrsquos SbC

Small business of the year award

in Amado

in patagonia

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places to Go m people to see m things to Dotumacacori Nogalesin tubac in Arivaca

Green valley

Antiques amp CollectiblesReopening November 1st To welcome you during our reopening -with the

purchase of a semi-precious stone necklace youll receive a free matching bracelet

Our gems are all natural stones - no synthetics

HoursThursdays Fridays amp Saturdays 10 to 4 and by appointment 520-398-3033

Bill amp Connie Sparks

BIlls GEms amp mINEralsamp

Sat Nov 3 ndash 9 to 4 ndash Farmersrsquo Market Celebration of Dia de los Muertos ndash see ad page 3

Thurs Nov 22 ndash Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Arivaca Community Center

Sat Nov 24 ndash 7 ndash 11 ndash Dance to Al Foul ndash La Gitana Cantina

Oct11- 10a Talk- Facing the Climate Change Challenges Derek Lemione PhDThe challenges arise from complex social and natural systems interacting UU Congregation Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48 Turn EastSat Nov 17 - 9a 3rd Annual Amado Chili Cook Off - Amado Territory Classic Car Show Youth Talent Show amp lots of Chili Music by Beau Renfro amp Clear Country Maxima 99 Radio and Uncion Nortena Parking $2 or two cans of food - chili is $5 for all the tasting you can eat The Cook Off features CASI as well as a local cooks and fire departments Amado Territory exit 48 off I-19 Visit wwwamadoazcom Proceeds benefit Amado Food Bank Elephant Head Vol Fire Dept amp Amado Youth Alliance

Sat Nov 3 amp Sun Nov 4 - 10am to 5pm - Tubac An Art Experience - Historic Tubac Village Sponsored by Tubac Chamber of Commerce Info 520-398-2704 wwwtubacazcom

Sun Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River - Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001 Details on Page 16

Fri Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo - Tubac State Historic Park 1 Burruel St Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg Details on Page 16

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra - Tubac Plaza Main Stage wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542 Details on Page 16

Sat Nov 10 430-730 pm ndash St Andrewrsquos 60th Annual Barbecue St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Church 969 W Coungry Club Dr Nogales Pit-roasted beef barbecue tortillas beans cole slaw dessert beverage for $10 (adults) $6 (children) Take-out available $8 for lb barbecue Gift shop and bookstore open raffle of theme baskets Tickets available from Church members and at the door

Sunday Nov 18 at 4 pm - The Merling Trio in concert - Presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts at Americas Trade amp Commerce (formerly Sunrise Bank building) 825 N Grand Ave Nogales Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or Janice Pulliam at 706-614-6959

Sun Dec 2 2-6 pm Wine and Cheese Among the Trees 781 N Linda Vista Dr Nogales 23rd annual event will benefit St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees (mostly different each year) and numerous nativity scenes as well as a portion of the largest private collection of the late Hugh Cabotrsquos art work Sample 4 varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates For tickets call ClapperDeLong at (520) 287-5929 or St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic (520) 648-3242 75 Calle de las Tiendas Ste 129B Green Valley Tickets $25 (adults) and $5 (children) are available at the door

9am ndash Noon ndash Nov 3 ndash Visit the Desert Museum as the guest of Trico Electric Cooperative For members only ndash bring you Trico bill ndash meet the board learn about Tricorsquos programs and then learn about the animals Contact 520-744-2944 or wwwtricocoop

in tucsonFri amp Sat Nov 23 amp 24 - 11a - 4p - Patagonias 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk Contact Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060 See ad page 7

in sasabeSat Nov 17 - 10a - 330 - Grassland Fair - Buenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge See artice on page 11 for details

weds Nov 14 ndash 2 to 4 pm - Video showing of ldquoWhat they Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIrdquo Joyner-Green Valley Library Contact person Dr Daniel Wegener 520-663-5944 See article page 5 for details

Dec 1 amp 2 - 10a - 4p - 42nd annual La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori at the National Historical Park Tumacacori A celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley Free Contact Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0 See article on Page 14 for details

Page 2 november 2012 ConneCtion

Arivaca Yesterdays Continued from Page 1

The roundups were communal affairs starting at Sasabe and ending up at Robles Ranch (now Three Points)Pepe formed the Baboquivari Cattle Company in partnership with Alex and Harry Berger and in 1929 they bought the Aros Ranch Buena Vista and Los Encinos The latter had been owned by Harold Bell Wright noted western author whose stories had attracted many people to Southern Arizona When Pepe added them to Santa Margarita he had one of the largest ranches in the area Separately from Pepe Fred also acquired a ranch in the area and named it Las Delicias after the Cananea homestead where he was born As was typical the family had a home in Tucson where Pepe was active in the Democratic party After helping Woodrow Wilson get elected he became Postmaster of Tucson and served for eight years He was also a founder of the Southern Arizona Bank and later Pima County Supervisor It was during his term of office that the courthouse was built and the first bridge across the Altar Wash constructed Pepe was involved with the cattle industry including the livestock sanitary board and the Arizona Cattle Growers Assn Sadly Pepe died of heart disease in 1933 at the age of 53

Meanwhile his son Carlos had become involved with his fatherrsquos businesses from an early age Spending summers at the ranch he came to love the cattle business He majored in agriculture at the U of A and worked for a year or two in Texas for Armour Meat Co He married Betty Graves of Phoenix and they had two children Karl and Nina Upon his fatherrsquos passing Carlos became president of the cattle company and with his motherrsquos assistance bought out several of the partners Continuing the tradition of public service he became an officer of the Southern Arizona Bank and a board member of Tucson Gas and Electric He expanded into the Santa Cruz valley when he bought the Agua Linda operation which had originally been a Mexican land grant to the Otero family However the usual cycle of ranching prevailed where smaller ranches are bought up to form a big ranch that lasts a while and then is broken up again and in the fifties Carlos sold the Altar Valley ranches Carlosrsquo son Karl owned and operated the Baboquivari Cattle Company until a few years agoThanks to Karl Ronstadt and Nathan Sayer References Borderman memoirs of Federico Jose Maria Ronstadt edited by Edward F Ronstadt Pioneer Cattlemen of Arizona by Roscoe Willson Tucson Citizen and Arizona Daily Star articles

Saturday November 3rd is a day of celebration in

Arivaca Activities begin with the Farmers Market at 9am then the Folklorico Festival including a costume contest Folklorico dancing mariachis music food and the fun lasts until 4 pm The Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) procession starting on Main Street - Clararsquos house (across from St Ferdinand Church) - begins at noon The procession travels to the historic Arivaca Cemetery There is a Community Altar at All Soulrsquos Corner Marianrsquos Farmers Market will be alive with garden harvests artisan bread canned goods and vendors Artists and crafters offer work for sale Human Resources has a BIG yard sale 8 am-noon Traditionally Day of the Dead festivities have a theme and this year it is The Seesters

We take the memory of all departed sisters to the party Dress in costume or come as you are to participate in the procession to the cemeteryAfter visiting the cemetery rest a spell at Las Esquinita de Arivaca (Little Corner of Arivaca) next to the Artistrsquos Co-op At the All Souls Corner leave a picture prayer or flower on the Community Altar Carne Asada will be expertly prepared by Rudy Area children will entertain by dancing Folklorico Ceth and Jaycee will play their violins Join in the Cake Walk Music with DJ Pete and dancing continue until 4 pm when the festival ends La Gitana Cantina will host a Patio Party starting at 11 with music by Side Effects Stop by their Memorial photo wall and spend time remembering old friends

Sally Rucker - Designated Broker

16725 W Arivaca RoadContact me for an appointment

Office 520398-2808 Cell 520241-0450 Email sallyruckeraolcom Web wwwarivacarealestatecom

Serving Arivaca area real estate needs since 2004

Historic Buildings - SOLD

This is a for sale by owner where I helped both the seller and buyer negotiate and close the transaction in record time

Featured Listing of the Month

36099 S Jackalope Road The 1800 square foot adobe and wood frame home also comes with an another two bedroom affixed mobile home for guests or a caretaker The 40 acre parcel is close to town yet private Level land with large mature trees Fenced Please call for an appointment to view this listing

Arivaca Valley Realty will be open Monday November 5th 2012

Even if you are selling as For Sale by Owner I would like to talk with you about what my company may be able to do for you

Arivacas First Saturday 17th Annual Folklorico Festival

If you think Social Security for retirees is a socialist plot to ruin our democracy

Vote for Romney-Ryan

Page 3

Jayrsquos Garden Variety13 Artisan Bread Pies HoneyBuns13 Fresh Herbs amp Vegetables

At Marianrsquos Market in Arivaca every Saturday morning

Cooking DemoSat - Nov 3rd

Page 3

event SPonSorS - arivaCa aLive Arivaca Artists Co-op Arivacacom Arivaca Community Garden Arivaca Mercantile AFD Auxilliary Arivaca Valley Realty Bills GemsMinerals amp Cinderella House Cactus Rose Gallery Connection Newspaper DanSun Ranch Friends of Arivaca Library Friends of Buenos Aries National Wildlife Refuge Gadsden Coffee La Gitana Cantina Perinos Studio Stockwell Honey Sweet Peas Cafe and Universal Ranch RV Park

NOV 3rd

17th annuaL

Folklorico Festival

11a - 4pbull Day of the Dead (Dia de los muertos) procession begins at noonbull Community altar at all Soulrsquos Corner bull Costume contestbull Folklorico dancing bull mariachis bull music bull Food amp Fun

our Farmers market will be alive with garden harvests artisan bread canned goods and vendors artists and crafters set up tables offering work for sale

marianrsquoS market

La gitana Cantina Patio Party

11a - 2p - music by Side effects

bull Human resources yard Sale 8 am-noon

Marianrsquos Market Newcomer Jayrsquos Garden Variety

by Becky MeadeJay and Les Rivett are enthusiastic about this new adventure in life They moved to Arivaca last July from Alabama started farming and are now bringing goods to market A variety of homemade breads herbs and honey buns are sold each Saturday at Marianrsquos Market A tasty addition to the market This adventure started about ten years ago Taking stock of their lives they set a goal to live healthy They began eating natural foods that they cooked at home and when possible grew in the

garden Their passion grew while their combined weight dwindled by 120 pounds The journey continued when in 2006 they left the corporateindustrial world of work to share their passion with others While in Alabama they were very active in the Mentone (on top of Lookout Mountain) and Chatanooga Farmerrsquos Markets They believe in sustainable farming defined by Les as

ldquoCaring for the land Growing and preparing food to help feed our local communityrdquo Another goal is power by renewable energy off the grid They use solar for most needsJayrsquos Garden Variety photos on

Facebook show many of the baked goods they brought to market in Mentone such as cupcakes quiche bagels and wonderful bread A sense of adventure is present in the foods they prepare and share Les says ldquoJayrsquos the

grower Irsquom the picker hersquos the cooker and Irsquom the eaterrdquo The Rivettrsquos daughter and first

grandchild live in Sahuarita Their son is in Tucson and works at AJrsquos Fine Foods Family and good food are their priorities in life With a grandchild in the area Arizona was the place to move to Like others who settle here they feel the love and adventure in Arivaca They confess to falling in love with ArivacaPlease welcome Jay and Les any Saturday at Marianrsquos Market Jay will do cooking demonstrations at the market on the 1st Saturday in November If the past is a predictor of the future theyrsquoll be bringing a variety of fresh and prepared foods to market What a treat for Arivaca Jayrsquos is also known for good pie Place an order for holiday pies (Sweet Potato Pecan or Apple) Sweet Peas Cafe has the pecan pie on the menu when available

Leslie Les and Jay Rivett at the Market

Page 4 november 2012 ConneCtion

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CAFFE ARIBACFuLL ESPrESSO BAr

bull Smoothies bull Pastries bull Italian Sodas 520-398-3251

Online order1gadsdencoffeecom

Gadsden Coffee Co

CAFFE HOURS FRI - MON 9am - 4pmFRI NITES - Front Porch Music amp Pizza 7-10pm

Located northeast of Arivaca on Arivaca Road - top of the hill

by Ceth and Jaycee Johnson

Wreaths of MaineFor A Special Holiday Feeling

Ceth amp Jaycee Johnson At the Arivaca Farmerrsquos Market on Saturdays

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A 3rd Generation Southern Arizona

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InteriorExteriorRepairs

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Our stock tank is a center for life We have seen deer horses coyotes

ducks Blue Herons and a poor lonely old bull Our next door neighbor has a big big dog named Fido and he also likes to go swimming in the stock tank When Grsquoma told us our first science module was Pond Life we thought it was going to be really boring We didnrsquot know she meant that we would study the stock pond at the corner of Old Stage Road and Cedar Creek Road What we learned was

amazing Stock tanks are ponds and ponds have layers just like onions or ogres They have a bottom of gooey mucky mud that gets you yelled at when you step in it with your good shoes They have a middle where most of the water critters live and they have a surface where bugs live We have visited the stock pond many times since we moved back here but when we went on our field trip we discovered we hadnrsquot seen anything yet We took the pondrsquos temperature which was 72 degrees Fahrenheit at the time We also found bunches of tracks of critters we had never seen at the pond We made a cast of a skunk track using plaster of Paris The cast came out great so we sent a picture of it for you to see We also saw snake tracks and Jaycee almost stepped on a black snake that scooted into the water to be safe He didnrsquot even see it We also could identify rabbit tracks human tracks Blue Heron tracks quail tracks and many little birdsrsquo tracks and maybe even a fox track but we werenrsquot too sure of that The pond is a home for frogs leeches and snails oh my We hope that our stock tank is home to some Chiricahua leopard frogs but we didnrsquot see any We did see other green frogs though It also must be a good place to grow algae because there are bunches of green algae floating in the water

The Neighborhood Watering Hole

Universal Ranch Rd amp Arivaca Ranch Rd Arivaca AZ 520-398-9200

FIRST FRIDAY F I S H F E S T

Check out our special events on our website sweetpeasarivacacomWednesday to Friday 8 am to 2 pm Saturday amp Sunday 8 am to 3 pm

Hours

November 2nd 5-8 pm

all you can ea

t

Sunday November 11th All day 8 am to 3 pm

One Year Anniversary

Win free desserts Raffles all day

Celebrateour

Win discount coupons Lotsa prizes Balloons for Kids

Lunch specials

I wonder if it is the same kind of algae they use to make fuel-the famous blue-green algae We struggled to get a sample of the water so we could look at it under the microscope Of course Jaycee had to get a round leech and I just had to have a snail We found many kinds of microscopic critters like an amoeba which is a critter made up of one cell It looks like the blob We learned that amoebas live in fresh water like our stock tank but they also seem to live everywhere else Amoebas like to eat algae and bacteria and a bunch of other stuff They are always changing shape so they are fun to watchPonds like the stock pond are an important part of the eco-system We ended up having a lot of fun with the pond life project Now when we look at the stock tank our neighborhood watering hole we see a lot more than we did before Our next science module is rocks and mineralsmdashBORING (Grsquoma says it will NOT be boring)

Ceth and Jaycees plaster cast of a skunk track

Page 5

LetterSEditor Richard Carmona is one of the most impressive men I have met in my 81 years The depth and breadth of Dr Richard Carmonarsquos maturity is one of his striking attributes given the poverty of his early life

A youthful Richard Carmona was headed toward delinquency and possibly a life of crime Instead he entered the military service where he found morality discipline purpose and heroism As a combat medic he was both wounded and decorated After his military service he became educated through the GI Bill eventually topping his class in medical school Graduating at the top of a medical school class takes brains hard work exceptional skill and a broad vision of what medicine at its best can beFor decades he has served his state and nation as physician deputy sheriff and SWAT team member teacher and in numerous other ways During his four years

as Surgeon General of these United States he showed independence of judgment He refused to set aside scientific evidence and common sense for partisan politics in spite of great pressure to do soDr Richard Carmona has led an exceptional life He could have rested on his laurels and gone quietly into retirement as one of Arizonarsquos revered citizensHowever as throughout his mature years when a compelling duty called he answered He has an unusually firm and refreshing grasp of the issues facing our nation from immigration policy and education challenges through how to deal with partisan gridlockI ask each voter to study the man his record and his position on key issues If you do I think -- like me -- you will vote for him to become the next U S Senator from ArizonaSincerely Hal Mansfield Green Valley

According to a new study done by the Pew Forum on Religion and

Public Life 20 of Americans say they have no religious affiliation This represents an increase from 15 in the last five years Meanwhile religious affiliations and issues continue to dominate events around the world To name a few conflict between Sunni and Shiite Muslims the persecution of Coptic Christians riots protesting the negative portrayals of the Prophet Muhammad the desecration of Hindu temples the slaying of Sikhs in their Temple While the apparent relevance of religion in American life may be changing globally religion could not be more important than it is todayConsequently to fully understand national and global events a deeper understanding of the influence of different religious traditions is indispensable Religion has shaped the development of human civilization throughout recorded historyTo this end CBS has recently released a program entitled ldquoWhat They Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIS a Religion Specialrdquo The Bahaacutersquoiacutes of

South Pima County will show this video at the Conrad Joyner Public Library in Green Valley on Wednesday November 14 at 200 pm According to Dr Daniel Wegener Chairman of the local Bahaacutersquoiacute Community ldquoWe think it is vitally important to promote a deeper understanding of the role of religion in past and present society We can overcome the barriers between religions and cultures by acquiring information about them Bahaacutersquoiacutes believe that there is only one God and that all the major religions originate from the same divine source We see religion as one book with many chapters Each new Divine Revelation advances civilization to a higher level of development in the ongoing process of Progressive Revelation Bahaacutersquoursquollaacuteh the founder of the Bahaacutersquoiacute Faith revealed a blue print for a future civilization while validating the religions of the past and the spiritual truths they all sharerdquoAn open discussion will follow the video Refreshments will be served All are welcome For more information please call 663-5944

Film on Three Religions at the Green Valley Public Library

Dear MaggieI realize that politically we are probably at opposite poles but I know we both hope for the best for our great nation I have some comments about presidential candidate Mitt Romney He has been married to the same woman his entire adult life and has remained faithful despite her battles with breast cancer and multiple sclerosis He has no skeletons in his closet but has graduated with honors from both Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School (MBA) programs which he undertook simultaneously while he was married with a couple of children Since he is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Saints (Mormon) we know he was also active in his church and probably serving in a leadership position He doesnrsquot smoke or drink nor has he ever taken any illegal drugs He is the father of five sons all of whom are productive citizens He did not inherit his wealth from his father but instead gave the inheritance away He was a cofounder of Bain Capital in 1982 which started out with a small office supply store in Massachusetts that turned into Staples with over 2000 stores and employs 90000 people Bain Capitalrsquos expertise and experience was also applied to advance other businesses such

as Dominorsquos Sealy Brookstone Weather Channel Burger King Warner Music Group Dollarama and Home Depot Supply He has been an unpaid bishop and stake president of his church for many years meaning the spiritual and temporal leaderadvisor of hundreds of families He was the unpaid PresidentCEO of the 2002 Olympic Games After being elected governor of Massachusetts taking no salary he eliminated a $15 billion budget deficit He is probably one of the wealthiest self-made men in our country but has given more in money service and time than most men In 2011 he gave over $4 million to charity almost 19 of his income Comparatively Obama gave 1 and Biden gave $300 Or 0013 Mitt Romney has no problem disclosing his school transcripts his social security card his law degree his draft notice his birth certificate medical records He is a man to be trusted and honored for his good works He is genuinely a patriot and proud to salute our flag Knowing what he stands for in every area of life I will vote for himSincerely Barbara Stockwell Arivaca October 24 2012

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Page 6 november 2012 ConneCtion

Unitarian UniversalistCongregation

SUNDAY SERVICES - 1000 AM

Placita del Sol bull Amado Territory bull I-19 Exit 48 Eastuugreenvalleyorg All ages races and lifestyles are welcome

Nov 4 - Choosing the Future -Rev Ken Brown Head of the UU Pacific Southwest District Nov 11 - Facing the Climate Challenge Dr Derek Lemione Nov 18 - They Knew They were Pilgrims Rev Dr Earl HoltNov 25 - Rev Dr Claudette Haney - Surprise

ldquoThere can be no doubt whatever that the people of the world of whatever race or religion derive their inspiration from one Heavenly source and are the subjects of one Godrdquo ndash Bahaacutersquoursquollaacuteh

ldquoWhat profit is there in agreeing that universal friendship is good and talking of the solidarity of the human race as a grand ideal Unless these thoughts are translated into the world of action they are uselessrdquo -- lsquoAbdursquol-Bahaacute

The Bahaacuteiacute Community of South Pima Countyannounces Open Discussions Introduction to the Bahaacuteiacute Faith

Questions and AnswersTuesdays 500 to 700 pm

Call for information or directions663-5944 in Green Valley or 398-9387 in Arivaca

Bahaacutersquoiacute Faith800-22-UNITE wwwbahaius

J Wilson Green Valley Much like a fresh caught fish out of water Willard ldquoMittrdquo Romney flips and flops on the sun baked planks of a fishing dockA man with no core values other than the accumulation of capital he flounders to find purchase for his vacillation on every issue that affects the country In deference to space and short attention spansthe following is a list I copied and pasted of five (out of 14) issues that Willard ldquoMittrdquo has done an about face on over the course of his ldquostellarrdquo career as a Vulture capitalist failed Governor and Head of an Olympic Committee that depended on a Federal Govt handout to succeed Soletrsquos let John McCain tell it These flip-flops have been resourced from wwwbusinessinsidercom14-bald-faced-mitt-romney-flip-flops-that-were-dug-up-by-john-mccain-20121 On Immigration- For a path to citizenship then AgainstFLIP ldquoGov Mitt Romney expressed support for an immigration program that places large numbers of illegal residents on the path toward citizenship Romney said illegal immigrants should have a chance to obtain citizenshiprdquo (Evan Lehmann ldquoRomney Supports Immigration

2Program But Not Granting lsquoAmnestyrsquordquo The Lowell Sun 33006) FLOP ldquo[I] think Irsquom best off to describe my own positions And my positions I think Irsquove just described for you ndash secure the border employment verification and no special pathway to citizenship I feel thatrsquos the course we ought to takerdquo (CNNrsquos ldquoThe Situation Roomrdquo 52207) 2 On Geo W Bushrsquos Tax CutsFLIP ldquo[R]omney spoke at the 10th annual legislative conference organized by US Rep Martin T Meehan (D-Lowell) and met with the Massachusetts delegation Congressional sources said that a point of contention arose when Romney refused to take a position on Bushrsquos massive 10-year tax cut planrdquo (Noelle Straub ldquoRomney Talks Policy With Bush Staffers Mass Delegationrdquo Boston Herald 41103) FLOP ldquoMcCain opposed President Bushrsquos tax cuts Romney noted lsquoI supported themrsquo the former governor saidrdquo (Lee Bandy ldquoRomney Targeting McCainrdquo The State [SC] 2407) FLIP ldquoI was an independent during the time of Reagan-Bush Irsquom not trying to return to Reagan-

Bushrdquo Mitt Romney said during a debate with Ted KennedyFLOP ldquorsquoRonald Reagan is one of my heroesrsquo Romney said as he praised Reaganrsquos strategy for winning the Cold War lsquoWe win they losersquordquo (Michael Levenson ldquoRomney Links Gay Marriage US Prestigerdquo The Boston Globe 22605) 4 On the NRA amp Gun LawsFLIP ldquo[Romney] said he will take stands that put him at odds with some traditional ultra- conservative groups and cited his support for the assault rifle ban and the Brady gun control law lsquoThatrsquos not going to make me the hero of the NRArsquo he said lsquoI donrsquot line up with a lot of special interest groupsrsquordquo (Andrew Miga ldquoMitt Rejects Right-Wing Aidrdquo Boston Herald 92394) FLOP Romney told a Derry NH audience lsquoIrsquom after the NRArsquos endorsement Irsquom not sure theyrsquoll give it to me I hope they will I also joined because if Irsquom going to ask for their endorsement theyrsquore going to ask for minersquordquo (Glen Johnson ldquoRomney Calls Himself A Longtime Hunterrdquo The Associated Press 4507) 5 Tax Pledges are beneath Romney until the presidency was in front of himFLIP ldquoFour years ago Mitt Romney broke with GOP tradition and refused to sign the [Americans for Tax Reform] pledge [to lsquooppose and veto any and all efforts to increase taxesrsquo]rdquo (Lisa Wangsness ldquoHealey Will Sign Antitax Pledgerdquo The Boston Globe 9406) ldquoRomneyrsquos Gubernatorial Campaign Spokesman Eric Fehrnstrom Dismissed Such Pledges At The Time As lsquoGovernment By Gimmickryrsquordquo (Scott Helman ldquoRomney Finds lsquoNo New Taxesrsquo Promise Suits Him After Allrdquo The Boston Globe

1507) FLOP ldquoAlmost five years after he refused to sign a lsquono new taxesrsquo pledge during his campaign for governor Mitt Romney announced that he had done just that as his campaign for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination began in earnestrdquo (Scott Helman ldquoRomney Finds lsquoNo New Taxesrsquo Promise Suits Him After Allrdquo The Boston Globe 1507) Beware by the time you read these bold stands on the issues by Willard ldquoMittrdquohellip they will have changed To believe this is a man of principles and values is a fools game -ltgt-I received the OctNov 2012 AARP magazine An article entitled ldquoConfessions of a CON manrdquo is a story about a man who spent a career scamming people out of their hard earned money with fly-by-night-schemes He explains how he was able to scam even the most sophisticatedhellip ldquoOn the outside you will see nothing but charm engaging personality and swagger On the inside lies a predatorhellipItrsquos every man for himself and the goal is to acquire as much money as possiblerdquo As I read this particular passage my thoughts turned to Willard ldquoMittrdquo Romney This IS Willard ldquoMittrdquo a man who has no compunction about closing companies here in the USA laying off American workers sending the jobs to China Indiain order to pad his pockets and those of his multi-millionaire friends This was his business at Bain Capital for fifteen years This was the business experience he is so proud of To this day he still benefits from these same practicesThere is no end to reasons why this man should never set foot in the White House except as a tourist standing in line and taking the tour like the rest of the 99

FLOUNDERCONMAN

President romneys new Flag

get ready

our new national anthem Doris Days

any Way the Wind blows

Democracy is a pathetic belief in the

collective wisdom of individual ignorance H L Mencken

Democracy is the process by which people

choose the man wholl get the blame Bertrand Russell

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by Maggie MilinovitchOn Arivacarsquos Main Street sits a small older house that now is home to the Arivaca Coordinating Council Human Resource Group Inc (The name is almost longer than the building) However the size is deceptive for what is going on inside Known locally as Arivaca Human Resources (AHR) it is a non-profit organization set up in 1988 to serve the needs of our low-income and aging population For all those years staff and volunteers have done just that with an amazing array of servicesAHRrsquos primary goal is to serve nutritious hot meals to their clients Mike Marden has been volunteering for the last 10 years and is responsible for planning and purchasing the food for the hot meals He cooks one day a week and handles whatever else falls into the food category After spending most of his life in the food service industry (he operated The Stuffed Olive in Green Valley from 1990 to lsquo96) he decided on a bus driverrsquos retirement ndash preparing food Mike also handles the monthly fundraising yard sale and is a member of the board of directorsIn the last year or so AHR has hit a couple of bumps in the road I asked Mike about them He said ldquoWersquore past all that now and carrying on with what needs to be done for our clientsrdquoIn further conversation with Mike he emphasized the ongoing need for volunteers to help with meal prep He recommended ldquoGet a friend to come with you and have lots of fun cooking together Everyone who does really enjoys their dayrdquo Also they need non-perishable foods for their food pantry which supplies emergency foods for those in need Currently 44 meals are prepared and most delivered Monday through Friday There is a dining room for those who want to come in for ldquosocialrdquo dining The meals as well as most of their services

are for those who meet eligibility requirements 55 years or older at 125 of poverty and disabled persons qualify Meals are also available to others if available and cost $375 per meal The meal funding comes from Pima County Community ActionThe people who work at AHR are Maria Alvarez ndash Program Coordinator and Office Manager Conchita Alvarez ndash Office Assistant Bobby Johnson - Senior Meals and bus driver Mark Stern ndash back-up driver Maria Amaya ndash Kitchen Maintenance and Cindy Cain - Bookkeeper The board of directors Eileen Vogel ndash VP Diana Dougherty ndash Secretary Bruce Hall ndash Treasurer Kelley Franz Carlotta Wray and Mike Marden ndash members Other AHR activities include distribution of bread furnished by the Green Valley Food Bank on Tuesdays Excess donated produce is distributed and if there is plenty it is stacked outside for the whole community to use (They need donations for a ramada to cover this bounty) There is a Food Pantry which accepts local donations of non-perishable foods Recycling is alive and well at AHR They have a Clothing Bank (donations from Buffalo Exchange and locals) The clothes cost from 25 cents to a dollar On the first Saturday of each month they hold a Yard Sale ndash 8am to Noon ndash for treasure hunters (Donations may be dropped off at the storage garage in back)AHR works with income eligible clients in getting help with such programs as Low Income Housing Energy Assistance WIC DES programs and AHCCCS providing information applications help with forms and transportation to interviews if necessaryTransportation and Senior Activities call on ldquoEl Burritordquo the bus for trips to interesting places such as a guided boat tour of Patagonia Lake

On Wednesdays the bus loads up for a trip to Green Valley for doctor appointments shopping and just getting out of DodgeFor people with children worrying about Christmas AHR signs up kids and each will receive a toy from Toys for Tots Parents just need to stop by the office to sign upAHR provides Life Line medical alert apparatus phone service for those who must for medical reasons

have a phone and the County Nurse visits once a month to do blood pressure checks and to visit home-bound personsAs I said it is an amazing array of services that would otherwise be lacking in our community So if yoursquore thinking of volunteering donating items or money ndash keep this valuable community asset in mind They are open Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm The phone number is 398-2771

Arivaca Coordinating Council Human Resource Group Inc

Mike Marden Maria Alvarez and Maria Amaya

Page 8 november 2012 ConneCtion

Tarenta Baldeschi

ins ea son

Summer hours Mon - Fri 8 - 5 bull Sun 8 - 3 bull June - July - August

HOURS MON- FRI 8 am - 5 pm - SAT 10 am - 5 pm CLOSED SUNDAYS amp HOLIDAYS - Call for Holiday schedule

Itrsquos the season of Thanksgiving We have all experienced the

joy of an abundant harvest of cucumbers peppers tomatoes beans corn squash pumpkins melons and so much more It makes all the hard work worthwhile when we see the flowers blooming one more time before it gets too cold and then watch the seeds scatter to bring more next year Most of the canning and drying of vegetables and fruits is completed and the pantries show their wealth In the not so distant past this was how we all used to livemdashfilling up the pantries and root cellars with the seasonrsquos last harvest We gave thanks for the little we had and shared with our family friends and neighborsIn the cycle of life through giving and receiving our gardens are a vital force of health and goodness Instead of walking away after the plants die and others go dormant gather the leaves and any other mulch materials like straw or woodchips and apply them thickly in the garden beds and paths that need it the most The microorganism and mycorrhizae in the soil can continue to work underneath the mulch It will create beauty and itrsquos another form of giving thanks to the garden There is an exchange of energy that occurs between you and the natural cycles in your gardens that brings you back to the center of the rhythm of life You become a part of the Tree of Life

If you are inspired to do more depending on your climate zones there is plenty you can plant Greens are easy to grow when itrsquos cooler as well as some of the root vegetables Here at Avalon Organic Gardens amp EcoVillage we make big efforts to grow all year round Even in November itrsquos not late to plant your garlic cloves If you havenrsquot done it you should give it a try By next May or June your garlic harvest will be abundant One clove will make one garlic bulb Thatrsquos a pretty good return Plant as many as you would like to eat in a whole year You can keep them stored to eat throughout the seasonOne exciting change and addition that can bring you closer to a sustainable lifestyle is growing your own grains This year we were successful in growing harvesting cleaning and grinding the authentic Sonoran White Kino Wheat We built an outside bread oven with mostly natural materials and are now baking many loaves of bread It was a cooperative effort with several farms and organizations to bring this Kino Wheat back to the Sonoran Desert If you havenrsquot tried growing some wheat you may want to experiment with this variety Contact Native SeedsSEARCH which is the best source for this seed Loosen your soil and broadcast your wheat seed all over it and rake it in slightly If you can cover it up with some straw to keep the environment moist enough after watering You will see the sprouts emerge within a week and they will keep on growing all winter In the early spring they will make a significant jump of growth until

their full maturity around June If you planted just a small area you can easily cut it by hand and start to process it according to your needs The new experience of growing your own wheat can be another special milestone in your gardening It also helps secure this ldquoArk of Tasterdquo historical seed for future generations to enjoyWhen celebrating Thanksgiving this year donrsquot forget to use your harvest or purchase the ingredients from your local farmers and gardeners And in your prayers add a thanksgiving to your gardens that give so abundantlyI hope you enjoy this season We give tours all year roundmdashcall the office at (520) 603-9932 visit wwwavalongardensorg or email csaavalongardens You can sign up for our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program all

year round with seasonal produce grown organically We have several pickup places and accept SNAP debit cardsWe are going to participate at the Saturday Nov 10th Sahuarita Pecan Festival httpwwwsahuaritapecanfestivalcom This will be our fourth year See you here or thereWe all want to thank you for supporting the Earth Harmony Festival this past October which brought people from all around the county state country and from SonoraMexico as well It was a celebration with the encouraging message that all of us can even in small ways participate in building a sustainable future that is wholesome and balanced on all levels physical emotional mindal and spiritualTarenta Baldeschi (Change Agent)

Give Thanks to your Gardens

Friday December 7th and Saturday December 8th from 6-9pm during the beautiful Tubac Luminaria nights TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra will perform several sets throughout the evenings at the Tubac Plaza Main Stage This will be the choirrsquos sixth year performing at Tubacrsquos Luminaria Nights and they are a favorite attraction of this annual family eventThis magnificent 40-voice choir will be performing traditional Christmas Carols as well as a few original sacred holiday CosmoWorshiptrade songs written by the choirrsquos founder CosmoWorship is a cosmic lyrical and melodic celestial experience The harmonies and arrangements are other-worldly and take the listener to heavenly realms There is nothing else like it on the planet

TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra have recorded three CosmoWorship CDs one of which is a Christmas Album called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo is also a wonderful musical Christmas play by the Global Change Theater Company for which the choirrsquos music is the backdrop and is available on DVD This Christmas play makes a wonderful Christmas gift for children and grandchildren every year The concerts will take place at the Tubac Plaza Main Stage next to the Out Of The Way Galleria at 29 Tubac Plaza Donations are appreciated which go toward Global Community Communications Schools for Teens amp Children For directions or more information call (520) 398-2542 or visit wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg

TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir at Tubac Luminaria Nights

pAGE 9

In La Entrada De Tubac

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wwwtomhostadcomIf you are thinking of selling

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ARIVACA PROPERTIES5 Ac Parcel $18K OWC5 Ac 1539 SF 3BR2BA Horse Prop5 Ac 1344 SF 3BR2BA Arv Rd -Shed Carport like new $95K5 Ac Small Home $69K10 Ac HS G-HS Studio $299K --Horse Facilities Rd pen10 Ac High Parcel $45K10 Ac Twin Peaks $25K10 Ac 1800SF 3BR2BA $90K10 Ac Newer Custom Hm $399K --3BR2BAFenced Horse Stuff5 Ac New Custom Home Gated20 Ac Well Septic Solar Bldgs $95K40 Parcels Twin Peaks $60K plus

Sierrita Mtns 9+ Ac SFR In Escrow

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PATAGONIArsquoS 13th annual HOLIDAY ART WALK Fri and Sat after Thanksgiving Day November 23rd amp 24th 11 to 4 daily --------- Local Artists Open Studios Shops and Galleries with Visiting Artists Local Handmade Crafts Complimentary Holiday Refreshments Santa amp Good Cheer

By Martin Levowitz MIATO TELL THE TRUTH Mitt Romneyrsquos not such a bad fellow He used to be a moderate and probably still is but competing with such fungi as Gingrich and Santorum pushed him ever-further right ― in rhetoric at least Even so as a Preppie who seemed to lack substance and grit he attained little strength with his partyrsquos more hard-core right wing I think the first debate helped him a lot Not only was he confident his views became more moderate ndash or ldquocentristrdquo as they say Hersquos almost sure to get the right-wing vote ― Obama wonrsquot ― so now he has to concentrate on wooing those more moderate who still canrsquot quite decide Some may deride him as a flip-flopper and he is that but he might also be seen as a savvy helmsman adapting moment by moment to changing conditions Itrsquos sad to watch someone ndash anyone ndash abandon who he really is in order to be liked or to succeed In Babylon where I grew up thatrsquos not whatrsquos called integrity In fact itrsquos called selling your soul We all knew that in kindergarten and beneath the hype we know it now Caveat Emptor A candidate has got to tell us what we want to hear Importantly he has to seem sincere In our so-called democracy a candidate will always have to sell part of his soul to make the cut The system doesnrsquot sponsor outright authenticity Yoursquove got to blur your edges with a bit of camouflage like certain navy ships in times of war Makes you harder to hitThe GOP berates Barack for lacking leadership And they are right hersquos not so hot Yet itrsquos ironic that their man who seems to have no rudder and no keel is like a tuft of lint or plastic bag wafting this way and that in a changeable

breeze Itrsquos hard to say where Romneyrsquos really at because he isnrsquot really sure himself That might be merely humorous but it is also worrisome because as a Republican President hersquod be frontman for the same powerful consortium of self-serving profiteers ― the Cheney-Rumsfeld-Halliburton-Kochs ― who pulled the strings on that poor puppet-pawn-without-a-clue GeorgeldquoWrdquo and dumped us in the tarpits where we flounder to this dayIt seems these days as if more millionaires and billionaires run for elected office Forbes Perot Bloomberg Trump Romney et al Theyrsquove risen as far as a human being can in the business world attaining sainthood so to speak with money and prestige Theyrsquore members of prestigious boards for charities and opera companies Already owned The Hamptons summer mansion and the Aspen ski chalet the yacht and the corporate jet OK whatrsquos next Such CEOrsquos may still possess some narcissistic energy and not uncommonly dream of adding one final dazzling paragraph to their already-glorious eventual obituaries Public Service where all sorts of shiny new badges like stars in a limitless sky glimmer alluringly What more delicious candied cherry could one set atop the gilded sundae of ones fabled life What priceless gem to dazzle them when hung about my tan though scrawny neck Spending tens of millions of their own money such men bid for public office the way society matrons collect staggeringly expensive jewelry which by the way as you know is never really worn but kept safe in a bank vault underground while what they wear three times per year ― if that ― to World Premieres

and fashionable fetes are really just facsimiles made out of glass and glue which look fantastic if yoursquore standing far enough away and do not know Perhaps there is a pattern here beginning to emerge where what is real must take a back seat to that which just seems real Hmm call it Zeitgeist if you like It seems as if petty partisanship and bratty stubbornness are the chief business of government these days By the time Obama had won back in rsquo08 both Palin and McCain were worn quite thin Theyrsquod lost charisma and appeal The pundits kept asking ldquoNow who will speak for the Republican Party Reporters besieged Demagogue Limbaugh the Grand Old Man of Toxic Gas seeking comment ldquoJust give us something short Rush a couple hundred words How do you feel about an Obama Presidencyrdquo Cavalierly Rush

replied ldquoI need only four words I Hope He Fails rdquo Looking back over these last four years ndash one word per year ndash that seems to have been the more or less official operating- slogan of a disgruntled GOP dedicated first and foremost to frustrating any Obama initiative ldquoThis Kenyan Muslim Socialist who does he think he IS We must deny him all success no matter what the cost Above all we must make damn sure he doesnrsquot win a second term Foreclosures jobs and gasoline Donrsquot bug us with such trivia Wersquove got much more important work to dordquo And so Dear Fellow Citizen donrsquot be surprised if you should see this headline someday soon US Suffers Fatal Nosebleed Totally Exsanguinates A face will always hemorrhage when its nose has been cut off in spite verdadPlease read this articlersquos companion-piece ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION in this monthrsquos Patagonia Regional Times Gracias

Romnry Redux

Page 10 november 2012 ConneCtion

Poetry

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community newspaper

Advertise in the Connection

go to wwwarivaca-connectioncom for rates or call 398-2379

Visitors to the historic artist colony of Tubac will enjoy

a variety of demonstrations by local and visiting artists during the weekend of November 3 amp 4 10am to 5pm both days New this year ldquoAn Art Experiencerdquo will host outdoor ldquoworking studiosrdquo tents set-up in front of the village galleries and studiosArt Experience is a celebration of the creative process A wide variety of art will be featured including painting sculpture fiber art and botanicals There will be artists demonstrations throughout

the weekend Visitors to the event can meet the artists and watch live demonstrations throughout the weekend they can also actively participate by voting for their favorite works of artTubac An Art Experience 2012 is a departure from previous Art Experience and ArtWalk events Tents will be setup throughout the village where artists will create their works and meet the public ldquoThis is a unique opportunity for the public to see Tubacrsquos gallery artists outdoors in the scenic beauty of the villagerdquo says Angela

Kirkner executive director of the Tubac Chamber of CommerceKnown as a haven for artists and a must-see for shoppers Tubac offers an eclectic mix of more than 100 shops fine art galleries and working artistsrsquo studios as well as dining lodging and golf Tubac is located at Exit 34 on I-19 45 miles south of Tucson To find out more about the artist colony of Tubac please contact the Tubac Chamber of Commerce at (520) 398-2704 or visit their website wwwtubacazcom

Local Artists Highlighted in Tubacs Art Experience

November 3 amp 4 2012

Diane Lisle Clay Hands Tubac demonstrating raku

Huachuca MountainsSeven Cities of CibolaSeven Cities of GoldMarching north they searchedEsteacutevan a black Moor slaveCoronado a Spanish conquistadorEsteacutevan killed by nativesCoronado defeated tired empty handedA northward quest continuesSome fail some prevailMile Post 102 and Mexico at our backA mountain trek and sweat to Huachucarsquos CrestGold not our prize an Arizona adventure isFire and ice blanket Millerrsquos granite flanksSurviving Douglas-fir white pine and aspentickle a mountain highA great white tethered guppy scans San Pedro Valley and Huachuca Crest for ldquoevil doersrdquo and black knapsacks bobbing in the night A minerrsquos bathtub spring quenches thirstDrop dead views abound this lofty perchFrom leeward slope Elegant Trogon hoarsebarking love callsBlackheaded Grosbeak bathing a shallow pool sporting dandelion horsetail mapleRufous-sided Towees flit about the hillside bushWestern Tanager all red yellow and black perch-ing piney bough and Red-shafted Flickers expressionless listening for bugs and grubsDown climbing Thunder Mountainrsquos cliffy snow patched switchbacks we join a Sunnyside Canyon old minersrsquo double trackInviting cathedral-like sycamores oaks and pines await and welcome adventuresome souls Straddling Scotia Canyonrsquos path twoforest monarchs mdash a beauty a beastSilky skinned and silvered sycamore festooned leaves red yellow greenand orange twinkling autumnrsquos lightFire scarred and tortured juniper limbsrotted heartwoodrsquos eleventh hourPortends adventure misadventure s chaffee

SANTA RITA LULLABY The dark creeps down as lights go on all over town Now in the distance I can hear a sigh Itrsquos the Santa Rita song a lullaby Small creatures call twilight spreads its mantle over all Our mountain skyline melts then fades from sight As I hear that faint refrain ldquoAllrsquos well Goodnightrdquo Silent watch we will keep Dream in sweet slumber deep We will guard you until morning Here I belong here where the Santa Ritas croon their song My mind grows tranquil while the hours go by When I hear that Santa Rita lullaby Peg Rock Green Valley

WALKING J FARM

grassfed beef middot Pastured Poultry amp Pork organically grown Produce middot CSa Shares

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pAGE 11

PagesBlue

Blue is the color of waterblue is the color of sky

blue is the color of a tearwhen a loved one dies

The body returns to the Earthand the blue

to the morning dewby Daniel Chitwood

Heart to HeartCrying again maybe foreverHow could I stop this pain from everStirring my heart until it criesldquoIrsquom lonely Where are you ldquo I know you diedI held you as calmly we ended your painI wonder now if Irsquoll see you againPeople talk of bridges and rainbows and suchI know they mean well but it doesnrsquot touchMe in any kind of meaningful wayI held you You died They took you awaySometime they will call me to pick up your cremainsIrsquove prepared a place for you- there yoursquoll remainWith me until itrsquos my time to departThen werdquoll be blended togetherto stay heart to heartJan Gaylord

Novemberthe halloween candy is eaten and gone but it sure was dandy the pumpkin is still standing where it was put outside on the porch landing soon it will be time to carve our thanks with all the delicious trimmings while waiting for you to return home to our beginnings jjkazlauskas

smoke detectorsporadic nighttime chirping~for the birds Ann M Penton

emptying outopening to the present~ garbage day Ann M Penton

Cappuccino El Grande Even the word rdquoCappuccinordquo sings with poetry cries with mystery with delights yet undiscovered

a joy to speak a promise unfulfilled

I have learned that one Cappuccino Grande usually is good for three poems The fact that the Cappuccino is good is no guarantee that the poetry will be also by Cal Lambert

Page 12 november 2012 ConneCtion

Judi Oyler amp Mo

Part 2 - A Broken Relationship - Healed

My friend Judy wisely said ldquoRegret and guilt are a deadly combinationrdquo So went the scenario with Mo By the time Ray arrived I was deep in guilt and regret - the what-ifs were dragging me down and killing my horse Mo and I fought all the time we had a love-hate relationship going on I cried buckets of tears out of frustration and fearYou would think because I teach riding I would have a clue Nope I learned a long time ago my training skills with horses were limited to my endurance horses and my school horses I did have a lot of horsey people of all kinds stop in to see Mo over the years Some of them ended up in my stories I know some very unique horse people They range from New Age folks to the cowboy way people and everything in between Again ldquohe just needs a jobrdquo was the stock answer But I knew that now it went a lot deeper Our relationship was on the rocks My problem was as I saw it I didnrsquot have the time to ride him on a consistent basis I tried to feed-

lease him and he stopped eating and ran the fence day and night Home he came as a rack of bones It wasnrsquot the peoplersquos fault Mo did it to himself Our problems continued We needed an interventionQuite by accident one day my farrier Ray was respectfully listening to me complain about Mo as he trimmed his feet I was ranting and raving about the fact I needed to be able to ride this stinkenrsquo horse during the winter to take ladies on trail rides Ray intervened ldquoWellrdquo he said ldquoya know I also train horses How bout if I come by and we take a look see at whatrsquos going on between you twordquo Whoa Be still my heart maybe there is hope for us yetWhen Ray arrived I was lunging Mo Our plan was for Ray to ride him and make some suggestions Ray walked into the arena with Mo and it was ldquomano y manordquo They sized each other up and the games began - Mo is good at gamesMo knew this was going to be a tough human He dropped his head and quick as a snake he came in on Ray Ray stepped to the side and pulled Mo off balance The look on that horsersquos face was priceless - utter shock Human one horse zero He finished lunging Mo and moved over to his truck to get his saddleMo stood quietly as Ray got ready to saddle him Everything was fine until Ray drew the cinch That rotten horse tried to sit down but again was met with a firm hand He stood up as fast as he tried it sit

down Next came the bit and Mo clenched his teeth and reared up As his feet left the ground so did Rays Mo came down with Ray in control His eye went soft and he took his bit This was better than RFD TV I could not believe my seasoned endurance horse the love of my life had totally lost itRay stepped aboard and Mo dropped his head to the vertical and quietly walked off This could work Ray asked for a working trot and got it right off He asked for the lope and Mo blew He went to bucking - not a kill you buck but a leave me alone buck Ray took it all in stride and Mo settled down We then left on a trail ride for the next hour and a half that stinkinrsquo horse was perfect - no spook spin or buck Ray rode him on a lose rein I on the other hand always rode with light contactWhat Ray told me was I had a great horse but I needed to stop with the guilt stuff and take control back No

more ldquoOh poor Mordquo I learned that if Mo touched me first little by little he would take over control So Mo had to be a perfect gentlemen and no touching no turning his head or any of the tons of things he used to subtly take control It took a while for me to relax and breathe when I rode him I learned to let him have rein and take responsibility for himself and me which he used to do all the time Ray rode with me and Mo for several weeks and continued observe and recommend Then the day came and we went out alone It was one of the most thrilling days of my life and we had a great ride We still work on stuff but our relationship is healing and we are a team again I love that darn horse Thank You Ray ldquoThe horse through all its trials has preserved the sweetness of paradise in its bloodrdquo ~Johannes Jensen~Happy Trails

ldquoTimeless Meditations Mandalas and Patterns in Naturerdquo is an exhibit that is inspired and supported by a community coming together through art and compassion Highlights of the ldquoTimeless Meditationsrdquo exhibit juried by Catherine Nash will be the construction of a Tibetan sand mandala painting from November 5-November 10 by visiting Tibetan monk Lama Ngawang a talk by Dr Dean Pielstick explaining the symbolism of the Tibetan mandalas on November 7 in partnership with the Tubac Buddhist Meditation Center a mandala making workshop on November 10 with Cathi Silliman and a Mandala Dissolution Ceremony on November 10th For more information visit our website or call TCA at 520-398-2371

Timeless Meditations Mandalas amp Patterns in Nature

Patagonia Players Do --IMPROV

If yoursquove seen the TV show ldquoWhorsquos Line is it Anywayrdquo starring Drew Carey you know what on-the-spot Improv is Starting with suggestions from the audience (such as an activity or location) the Improv-ers spontaneously create unrehearsed scenes and act them out The newly formed Improv troupe of George Davis Olivia Lopez German Quiroga and Wendy Russell with Janice Pulliam as director invites you to come ldquoplayrdquo with us in the Tin Shed Theater (corner of 3rd Ave and Mendoza Alley) on Saturday November 17 at 7 pm and again on Sunday November 18 at 2 pm As a special treat audience members are encouraged to bring an everyday item from home to have it ldquoappraisedrdquo during an improvised spoof of public televisionrsquos ldquoAntiques Road Showrdquo In addition to comedy Improv Helen Chester will lead Patra Kelly and Olivia Lopez in a unique Dance Improv

numberAs Thanksgiving Day approaches letrsquos celebrate together something we are all thankful for the unique quality of life in southeastern Arizona And that includes our embracing extra-ordinary things especially when theyrsquore FREE (with suggested donation of $5)

If you think a voucher system for Medicare is a good idea Vote for Romney-RyanDo what you have to do -BUT VOTE

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DeAnza Restaurante amp Presenting a menu of Sonoran amp Southwestern Cuisine Dine in the relaxing atmosphere of our dining rooms or in the open air on our lovely patio

14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac OPEN 7 DAYS

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

Cantina

by Abe Paris

Step 1 Get a bottle half full with water because this keeps the grasshoppers from jumping out of the bottleStep 2 Go after dark You will see them up in the trees You will need a headlamp Grab the grasshoppers and put them in the bottle

How to Process Grasshoppers for Eating

Step 3 Put them in salt water and set to boil for 5 to 10 minutes Step 4 Let them dry 2 days straight Step5 Eat them Grasshoppers will taste like what they eat For example if they eat mint they will taste like mint Do not eat the spiny leg parts

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge 4th Annual

Saturday November 17th10 -330

Grassland Fair Featuring

educational talks bull music bull artdemonstrations amp exhibitsarchery lessions bull vendors

food bullactivities for kidsCall for info 520-823-4251

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge hosts its annual Grassland Fair a day of music

education local crafts fun for the kids and much more on Saturday November 17th 2012 from 1000 am to 330 pm Admission is free Exciting events will go all day Discover the sweeping grassland and its wildlife and learn about the rich history of this former ranchThe Fair is held at Buenos Aires Refuge Headquarters at the 1880s ranch house that is now the refuge Visitor Center with a grand view over the grasslands and majestic Baboquivari Peak This yearrsquos theme is ldquoBirds Bats and Butterfliesrdquo and experts will teach about the ldquoBrsquos of Buenos Airesrdquo See new visitor center exhibits and demonstrations of the masked bobwhite quail live birds of prey and live reptiles amphibians and invertebrate ldquocreepy crawliesrdquo A special presence at the fair is the Wilbur-Cruce Spanish Colonial Horses a type of Spanish horse that originated here on the Buenos Aires Ranch Bring the kids as there will be ongoing hands-on projects for them to enjoy in our Kids Corner A childrenrsquos wildlife art contest will have entries filling the walls of the Visitor Center and awards will be presented at the fairFood and shopping are available throughout the day in the open-air venue Local artisans will offer a variety of

crafts including photographs jewelry clothing and more as well as delicious regional foods Latin American musicians are featured midday and the rousing and athletic Aztec dancers perform at 245 pmCome and learn about grassland and riparian ecosystems and the challenges of managing the special plants and animals of this beautiful area Enjoy the wildlife the stunning mountain views and learn about efforts to bring back the endangered masked bobwhite quail and pronghorns back to their native grasslandYou may want to allow extra time to explore trails take a driving tour or amble along the boardwalk at the beautiful Arivaca Cienega The Refuge is located near Sasabe The scenic drive will take you past the Arivaca Cienega and its boardwalk trail Take I-19 to the AmadoArivaca Road exit (Exit 48) and follow Arivaca Road 23 miles to Arivaca then angle right onto Arivaca-Sasabe Road After 12 miles turn left onto AZ 286 and drive four miles then turn left onto the headquartersrsquo entrance roadFor more information go to the Friends of Buenos Aires NWR website at httpfriendsofbanwrorg or look on Facebook You may also call the Refuge at 5208234251

GRASSLAND FAIR AT BUENOS AIRES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

VOTE

November 6

Page 14 november 2012 ConneCtion

(520) 398-9665cougartrailwildbluenet wwwazseniorbuddiescom

Senior BuddiesEstate amp Moving Sales

Ginny amp Buddy Sahuarita to Rio RicoProven honest amp reliableWorking as a team

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom is Locally Owned amp Operated

261-2411

New bull Used amp Hard-to-Find

Personalized recommendations for great reads

All available online or with a quick phone call

Monica Tilley - 398-9650wwwthebookstoreladycom monicathebookstoreladycom

The Book Store Lady

Cactus Rose GalleryJewelry Original Paintings amp Prints

Photography Pottery Gourd Art

Located next to the Mercantile with Nancys Tailor Shop

Open Wed- Sun 10-4

I donrsquot remember life without my sister Erika She and I

are only 18 months apart and (other than a few squabbles) have been best friends for 40 years (Ugh ndash 40) As kids we were the perfect blend of frilly princesses and rough-and-tumble tomboys Our daily pleasures consisted of hours of bike riding (we pretended our bikes were horses) producing variety shows for our parents (complete with commercials) building forts in the woods hosting tea parties (all pets invited of course) and playing any version of dolls (miniature baby and Barbee) One of our favorite activities was building forts On the weekends or on summer vacations ndash Erika and I would move out of our bedrooms and move into our unconventional dwellings - a refrigerator box outside became an apartment with window cutouts and crayon-applied kitchen appliances (we slept curled up together with at least one small dog and the box upright ndash not lengthwise (Ahh the days before stiff knees) Sometimes the living room would be transformed into a complex series of caves and tunnels with tables draped in blankets As kids in Nogales we had an elaborate fort in a small forest in our neighborhood and while living in the Bahamas a small dingy became our ldquoguest houserdquo - we actually slept in that thing floating in the salt-water canal behind our houseIn our quest to make the most of impending adulthood (a future I dreaded) Erika and I made promises to stay close We knew that we would have separate families and separate homes but we planned to be neighbors ndash within walking distance - and have our children at the same time We would take turns babysitting for each other and spend time together being moms and best friends Well the reality is ndash I live on the farm that my husbandrsquos family owns in Amado and Erika lives an hour away in Tucson where her husband works I canrsquot move my farm and there is no work out in the country for Scott We get together as often as we can and talk on the phone quite a bit but an hour is actually pretty far away when you have a job and kids and school and all the other stuff that limits your time It was about 8 years ago when

Erika and I made another promise We were visiting our Grandmother in Minnesota when an article in a magazine tickled both of our insides It was about a group of women who have renovated old travel trailers adding gitchy western deacutecor ndash who would get together and go on little excursions We were so enamored with the little trailers equipped vintage appliances and frilly curtains that we hatched a plan to (someday) get our own (It seems that we were still looking for a fort to escape to) Even as I was making my promise I didnrsquot believe that we would ever actually do it I had already learned how life flies by and responsibility keeps you from indulging your personal desires When would I ever have an extra couple of thousand dollars to spend on a trailer instead of on utility bills car payments or groceries But we planned away that week in my Grandmotherrsquos house We even named our trailers ndash Erikarsquos would be Mexicali Rose (she was still being teased for sneaking across the border in high school on a regular basis) and mine would be Ramble On Rose (in keeping with the rose theme and to honor the Grateful Dead song of the same name) The dream was all but forgotten until recently Erika who was taking a break from mothering housekeeping studying (she is going to college to be a nurse) and working a part time job did a Craigslist search and by the end of the week she had bought a run-down 14rsquo travel trailer for $600 I started looking on Craigslist too but I couldnrsquot find anything I could afford Then I got a call from Erika She and her husband had found a vintage 1965 Shasta and bought it for me (ldquoif you want ithelliprdquo they said) for $250 The Shasta smelled awful ndash apparently itrsquos latest inhabitants were packrats but Erika and I proudly admired our new forts ndash parked side-by-side in her front yard ndash and have been getting together weekly for ldquoShasta Daysrdquo to clean paint refinish and decorate our little trailers and to plan our new adventures Somehow despite our busy lives we are finding the time for our dreamErikarsquos 40th birthday is coming up For her present I ordered two books on renovating travel trailers and I am embroidering and framing the following phrase for her as a gift A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams

The 42nd annual Fiesta at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park will take place from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday December 1 and 10 to 4 pm on Sunday the 2nd There is no charge for this event and admission to the park is free during the fiesta This is a celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley The two-day event will feature Native American Mexican and Southwest food crafts and performances Fifty booths representing a wide variety of local non-profit historical cultural and religious organizations will provide food handicrafts and information On the main stage there will be all-day continuous free entertainment featuring a multi-cultural variety of dance and music groups There will be all-day demonstrations of paper flower making rawhide braiding leatherworking horse hair rope making and tortilla making For children there will be pintildeatas hands-on traditional crafts and

La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori 42nd Annual Celebration

at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Parkactivities and live raptors Guided tours of the mission will be available both days as well as guided walks to the Santa Cruz River Sunday will begin with a traditional Mariachi Procession and Mass in front of the old mission church The procession begins in front of the visitor center at 1000 Mass begins when the procession returns to the church approximately 1030 No photos are permitted during the procession or mass or while sacred dances are being performedNo dogs or other pets are allowed in the park or on the fiesta grounds during the fiesta weekend The Anza Trailhead is closed to horseback riders during the fiesta The Tumacaacutecori Fiesta is sponsored by the National Park Service Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is located 45 miles south of Tucson and 15 miles north of Nogales Take exit 29 off of I-19 and follow the signs For information call the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0

Two Sisters One Dream

Laurel Loew

We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a

few but we cant have both Louis D Brandeis

pAGE 15

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

Join us as we Worship and Praise the LordSunday Morning Worship - 1030 am

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Wednesday Evening Meeting amp Bible Study - 6pm - Potluck at 5pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSEDThurs amp Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Sat 9-12

For Appointments call 520-407-5500 Ext 4503Clinic Hours

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSED bull Thurs - 9- 4 bull Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Saturday - 9 - 12

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca clinic

by Mark DresangPersons of the Dialogue Lucretia and Socarides ldquoWe write our own story Singularly we develop the players the scenery and all that matters The story is complicated no matter how it beginsrdquo(1)LUCRETIA Keep mopping Socrats I can easily talk while you mopSOCARIDES Then because of ldquoequifinality ndash the view that many beginnings can lead to the same results [i]n other words a specific outcomerdquo(2) the two of us will have made a clean sweep of the whole matter LU We will have only begun to clean house Yalersquos edifice is largeSOC ldquoThe greatest challenge that the United States has to face since its founding a struggle for the American soulrdquo(3) This is not Lincolnrsquos log cabinLU I particularly agree with Yale that individuals need to be independent responsible self-reliant accountable productive autonomous ndash keep mopping Socrats ndash and imaginativeSOC As he says we cannot be dependent on the government to take care of us That would be a state of dependency and a result of deficit thinkingLU What made and makes America great are personal liberty and independence ingenuity invention ldquothe right to succeed and fail on our ownrdquo and ldquocourageous determinationrdquo ldquoWe are sovereign independent actorsrdquo and we ldquocreate our own success storiesrdquoSOC He is very insistent on that and who would argue that positionLU And that things are not too complex for individuals to understand and figure outSOC Well Yale does say ldquosociety was not as complex as it is todayrdquo

and that ldquosociety [is] increasing in size and becoming more complexrdquo and that ldquolife is complicatedrdquo and that ldquothe American narrative is one of continuous outbursts ndash disorder and confusionrdquo and that it is intimidating to live in ldquoa world whose composition transforms from moment to moment [and] is in a constant fluxrdquoLU But too complex for individual persons to understand Too complex to allow successSOC I was afraid you would bring up success I think success needs to be defined Lucretia LU We donrsquot all know what success is SocratsSOC I donrsquot Listen to this please Lucretia ldquoOur ideas about success are themselves based on preconceptions and are also part of a self-perpetuating cycle preventing us from achieving the genuine success and happiness that we seek Fixation on [mundane] concerns subverts our best efforts leading either to counterfeit success or true frustrationrdquo(4) Some other day some other time we must talk about success LU Rome wasnrsquot destroyed in one day SocratsSOC ldquoWasnrsquot builtrdquo you meanLU Built destroyed whatever Socrats Yalersquos point is that ldquoit is up to each individual to use their natural strengths to create their own success for themselves their families and their communitiesrdquo(5)SOC Please donrsquot use that wordLU What wordSOC Natural It opens up a whole other can of wormsLU Yoursquore just dying to talk about Darwin the State of Nature the organic model natural law natural rights natural rules self-generation the natural instincts

SOC And free will Page one hundred sixteenLU Socrats we need to identify the major premises of Yalersquos book We must start with those firstSOC And we have Donrsquot depend on the government be autonomous and independent and success will be the result or sometimes failure like perhaps Penn State ldquoThe right to succeed and failrdquoLU The possibility of failure aside Socrats the point is that we must stick with what made America great Regain that greatness Take the constitution seriouslySOC We have become deficit thinkers and depend on the government to take care of our basic needsLU And if we return to the principles of the founding fathers we will regain our greatness And in short letrsquos start ldquofocusing on whatrsquos right about America and the American PeoplerdquoSOC This is not a good time to be Greek is itLU We donrsquot have time to talk about the rest of the world Socrats Itrsquos America wersquore interested in SOC Yale suggests that America is skating on thin iceLU The thin ice idiom yet again C Hues was right Socrats you need to ldquoget a liferdquoSOC What-do-artists-know-anywayLU I think Yale is an artist the way he has put his thoughts and ideas together Did you read his ldquoOde to Wordsrdquo He really cares about his country and the people I can admire a person who takes the time to do such a thingSOC Donrsquot forget people like Maggie and library Mary Theyrsquove been putting their ideas down on paper for years

LU I donrsquot get the connection SOC You should start And anyway I have been wondering if there is another way to look at the whole thingLU And you Socarides are ndash I suppose ndash the one who has this other way of looking at this ldquoculture of dependencyculture of successrdquo themeSOC No actually the ideas belong to Otto Rank and Ernest BeckerLU What could psychoanalysis

and the social sciences have to do with dependency and success What ideas have they possibly added to the great thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment and the principles propounded by the founding fathers What can they do about our ldquofinding our harmonic place [and] ending the culture of dependency for our children and everyone elserdquo(6)SOC Well their stuff is sort of different some might say complexLU Too complex for independent self-reliant autonomous persons like ourselvesSOC Well Yalersquos profiteers and politeers will-not-care-for-it-at-all letrsquos put it that wayLU And we should care about them Screw lsquoem Keep mopping Socrats wersquore not half way doneSOC Surely we are at least half way doneLU In your dreams Socrats We have undertaken a large project here Although we are tired we shall not rest until we have looked at these things from all the angles Therersquos a spot there Socrats no right there SOC ldquoThou art all fair my love there is no spot in theerdquo(7) but please move your feet Lucretia yoursquore standing on the mop Would you de-feat meLU Oh sorry Socrats no I would simply help you under-standSOC Merci beaucoup mon cherie Thank you belovedLU Il nrsquoya pas de qua mon petite pois Donrsquot mention it my little peaSOC Nice sandals by the way Hasta proximaLU They make me ldquofeel Barefoot all over as the Boys sayrdquo(8) Ciao for nowThe web site for Yalersquos book is wwwstrengthbasednationcom(1)) Wishnick Yale From a Culture of Dependency To a Culture of Success p 1641 Ibid p 152 Ibid p 127(4) Wallace B Alan Buddhism with an Attitude p 19(5) Wishnick p 103 (6) Ibid Part Three Eight(7) Bible Song of Solomon 47(8) Habegger My Wars are Laid Away in Books (The Life of Emily Dickinson) p 583

Platonic TectonicsTwo Lucretia Talks the Walk While Socarides Walks the Talk

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

Around Arivaca

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patiobull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use microsoft Word excel Publisher or Power Pointbull Homework help availablebullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch Library Hours are Closed Sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and Sat 9-5

to renew books call the renewal line at 903-2865 or Caviglia-arivaca branch Library at 594-5235

Enjoy the Connection

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NAME ____________________________________

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For a single subscription send $18 toCONNECTION POB 338 middot Arivaca middot AZ 85601

Dia de los muertos is a time to honor and celebrate those who

have died We celebrate the lives of our loved ones and prepare altars for them In addition to friends and family we in Arivaca can honor all those who have lost their lives in our surrounding desert Many of you have most likely encountered belongings left in the desert by travelers And some of you may have picked up a few of these items throughout the years We have no way of knowing what happened to the person who was carrying them We can only hope that they made it through this harsh desert safely But it is possible that they are missing or lost their life in attempting to cross this land We invite you to bring some found objects from the desert to the All Souls Corner so we can honor and celebrate those who have struggled and possibly died while walking through this area

Dia de los Muertos

Library NewsBy Mary Kasulaitis

I am retiring from the Caviglia-Arivaca Library on November

17 I would like to thank everyone for all your help during the 12 years that I have been here It has been a wonderful place to work But donrsquot worry you may still see me I plan to volunteerA list of books about Arivaca and its history is up on the Caviglia-Arivaca Branch web page at wwwlibrarypimagovlocationsarivacaUsed books are for sale every day in the Meeting Room at the Arivaca Library courtesy of the Friends of the Arivaca Library New copies of Ruby Arizona Mining Mayhem and Murder and also Frontier Lady of Letters the heroic love story of Ines Fraser by Al and Bob Ring are available as well Ask at the desk for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Coey for more information at 594-5239 We can help you with e-readersWe would like to thank Beverly and Ranch Yach for the donation of a microscope to the Library

Sunday Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River will host the second annual community picnic on at the Tubac Community Center 50 Tubac Road in Tubac The event is sponsored by global Community Communications Alliance and the Hilltop Gallery Bring your family a picnic blankets and chairs and spend the afternoon celebrating the Santa Cruz River In addition to guided river walks there will be a youth art contest featuring the art work of students from kindergarten through grade 12 Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001

Thurs Nov 15 ndash 1 to 3 p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Drive Green Valley Main Program Suzanne Brayer on information that can be found in ldquoWills and Probaterdquo As genealogists we depend on clues to aid our trek along the ancestral trail Probate records can be a mother lode of clues Decedentrsquos date of death names of spouse and children in-laws places of residence land ownership religion and military service are just a few of the juicy tidbits these records can reveal Suzanne will provide strategies and sources to help analyze probate records and reconstruct family relationships Short Program Jon Ott will demonstrate ldquoIrfanViewrdquo a free to use image file manipulation software that is a very fast small compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for Windows users Visitors are welcome Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or joannherbstcoxnet) for more information or Google ldquogvgs azrdquo

follow the route of their pipeline through the foothills east of Mt Wrightson Wonderful views enhance this well-designed trail Meet at the Patagonia Post Office at 830 am with lunch and water Call hike leaders Chris and Mary Strohm to register or with questions 530-545-1191

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp 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 CosmoWorshiptrade sacred holiday songs written by the choirrsquos founder Donations appreciated wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sat Dec 8TH 11a - 3p - Equine Voices Rescue amp Sanctuary Holiday Open House in Amado Celebrate the holiday season at our fourth annual Open House Meet Gulliver our mascot and symbol of horse rescue and our other 40+ equine ldquoresidentsrdquo Relax and enjoy music food raffles and of course shopping at Gulliverrsquos General Store Tours of the ranch will be available and horse training techniques will be demonstrated 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 equinevoicesorg

Fri Dec 14 7 pm - Holiday Celebration - Live music baked yummies Santa Claus a Christmas play called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo and a special childrenrsquos Christmas songs presentation Ages 12 amp up - $9 advance $12 day of event Ages 6-11 - $6 advance $9 day of event Ages 5 amp under ndash free Proceeds benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Avalon Gardens 2074 Pendleton Dr Tumacacori AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sunday Dec 16th 2 pm - Christmas Concert by TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra a magnificent 40-voice choir Opening performance by Israfel Awakened Donations appreciated and benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Tubac Plaza Main Stage 29 Tubac Plaza Tubac AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

more Places to go - People to See - things to Do

Friday Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo with Dr Wendell Wilson Noted Tucson scientist and artist Dr Wendell Wilson will be the guest speaker at the Tubac Historical Societyrsquos membership meeting His illustrated presentation on the history of mineral art will feature extraordinary photographs of world famous mineral specimens as well as his artwork of minerals and mining artifacts Dr Also a display of his original paintings and rare publications from his personal collection The public is invited Tubac Presidio State Historic Park 1 Burruel Street in Tubac Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg

Fri Nov 16 - 215 pm - The Democratic Women in Action present ldquoThe Separation of Church and Staterdquo Richard Miller Member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will be our speaker This is an important topic in these times as religious values are creeping into our policy-making This is a fascinating talk that everyone should hear Wersquoll see you at the Joyner-Green Valley Library The public is welcome and encouraged to attend

Sat Nov 17 hike about 5 miles on the Arizona Trail from Kentucky Camp to Apache Springs with Friends of Sonoita Creek We wlll begin with a visit to the restored buildings which housed the Santa Rita Water Company and then

If you think Trickle-Down Economics is a good way to run a country - leaving the middle-class to hope for scraps from the mega-wealthy - Vote for Romney - Ryan

Just Vote

pAGE 17

Arivaca Helping Hear tsWere here to help serve the needs of Arivaca residents (living within the 85601 zip code area) If you need a little help with any of the following expenses give us a call

bull Propane bull Rent bull Water Company bull Gasoline bull Clinic Co-pay bull Phone bull Medical bull Auto Repair bull Taxes bull Eyeglasses amp Other approved expenses

Restrictions apply on types of expenses amounts and frequency of disbursals Arivaca Helping Hearts pays the expenses directly to the vender

Helping Ease Arivacans

Rough Times

Contact us at 398-8515 or 398-3033PO Box 156 Arivaca AZ 85601

Arivaca Community Desert Aid Medical Training amp Dialogue

Thanksgiving Potluck

Dr Norma Price will be offering a basic medical training to the Arivaca community that will cover common illnesses and injuries that residents may encounter when coming into contact with people crossing through the borderlands Topics will include blister care dehydration and heat-related illness sprains and strains hypothermia problems associated with drinking dirty water along with learning to access support with medical situations how to recognize medical emergencies and knowing when to call 9-1-1

by Chief Scot Van Boerum

As mentioned in last monthrsquos Connection we are in the process of updating our Five Year Strategic Plan We recently had a meeting at which several members of the public expressed their views on the District One of the suggestions that came out of the meeting was to provide a more specific picture of the District I believe the two most important measures of the success of the District are the services we provide and the tax rate We want to provide the best service at the lowest tax rate possibleThe strategic plan called for the District to effectively manage expenses through several efforts which directly resulted in a carryover of $50000 from last year into this current year When I assumed the role of Fire Chief this past March 64 of the budgeted revenues were based on taxes This is generally in line with the fire districts in Pima County where the average is 71 For the current budget year only 34 of our anticipated revenues are derived from taxes The balance of the anticipated revenue $25394963 is coming from alternative funding sources This is in line with our strategic plan which called for finding alternative revenue streams to maintain or reduce the tax burden on the residents of the DistrictThe current yearrsquos budgeted income includes grants that make up 27 To date we have applied for seventeen grants and successfully received $11569911 in grant funding with seven of the applications still pending In addition we have diligently

worked on improving our response capability for wild fire incidents both within and outside of the District Through training acquisition of equipment and vehicles we are able to more effectively respond to these incidents which also generate income when we respond outside of the District We currently have over $7000000 20 of income in receivables from the state of Arizona for wildland responses under our state cooperative agreementFinally we are working on shifting some of the burden from the taxpayer to the people who utilize our services To do this we have started charging for EMS responses by the District This is a revenue stream that has previously gone untapped To date we have already received over $120000 in unbudgeted revenue from insurance companies This includes sending bills for all responses involving illegal border crossers which account for over 15 of our EMS responses to the Border Patrol health insurance system We are anticipating additional income of approximately $1000000 or approximately 8 of the tax revenue between now and the end of the budget year June 30 2013 If you utilize our services and receive a bill please forward the bill to your insurance company Payment by the insurance company will be taken as payment in full for taxpayers of the District even if it is less than the full invoice For non-taxpayers we will continue with collection efforts to receive the full payment of the invoice

Arivaca Fire DistrictSignificant Progress Being Made

This training is designed for Arivaca residents with no previous medical training We also invite area medical workers from the Arivaca Clinic Arivaca Fire and No More Deaths Byrd Camp to join us to dialogue about providing effective medical care in the borderlands Norma Price MD practiced medicine in Atlanta GA for 25 years before moving to Arizona Since retiring she has been active with the Samaritans and No More Deaths since the organizations began She participates in administering humanitarian care and serves as medical consultant and educator for both organizations

Sunday November 18 o1-4pm Arivaca Community Center

DanSun Ranch especially Danny would like to thank all of the people for all the help since my accident Sunny could not have done it without you Arivaca is a great place to live People are willing to get down and dirty if their neighbor has fallen on difficult times Thank you all for your concern and support DanSun Ranch

Thank You

Come one come all to the fabulous Thanksgiving

Potluck Feast at the Arivaca Community Center It will be held on November 22nd from 1-3 Please bring a dish to share and your own place setting Join the c-ommunity to celebrate our gratitude for all the blessings in our lives It is such a beautiful

thing to share food while celebrating the spirit of our communityEveryone is welcome Bring all your family and friends Instruments and musicians welcome If therersquos interest a drumming circle will follow the feast

Thrus Nov 8 - 6pm - Arivaca Clinic Annual mtg amp dinner at Sweet Peas Cafe - call Julie Beal for reservations 398-2160 $$12Sunday Nov 18 - 1-4pm - Desert Aid Medical Training amp DialogueArivaca Community Center Free amp open to the publicSATURDAYS Every Sat - 9am Marians Market 1st Sat - 9am - Human Resources RUMMAGE SALE 3rd Sat - 1pm - Arivaca Family and Community Education Assn At the Old School (or at Library--call 594-5235 first) 3pm - Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting SUNDAYS - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for times - 398-28391st Sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop Assn meet at town water yard2nd Sun 4pm Arivaca Action Center - Board Mtgs 15925 W Universal Ranch Rd arivacaactioncenterinc gmailcomLast Sun - 530pm - Arivaca Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home MONDAYS - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - Silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire Dist Auxilary - at the Fire HouseTUESDAYS 1st Tues - 530pm Arivaca Alive promoting Arivaca - La Gitana Cantina - all welcome

1st Tues - 6pm - People Helping People - - Border Issues Community Chat - Providing hospitality and community support in the borderlands Arivaca Library2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-52393rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 333-8311 or 576-4466WEDNESDAYS 2nd Weds -4pm - Arivaca Coordinating Council ndash Human Resources Group mtg - Human Resource Office Public InvitedLast Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHURSDAYS 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy Fricchione for more info 398-98593rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg Fire House wwwarivacafiredistrictorg

FOR KIDSTues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 Creative Play Recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Comm Center) Call Ellen- 398-3010TEEN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WEDS - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIRL SCOUTS for all ages Contact Nathalie Dresang - 398- 3009FOR SENIORSTEATIME FOR SENIORS (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmSENIOR OUTINGS One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771

Send your notices to Connection POB 338 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

Meetings ampActivities

Around ArivacaPage 18 november 2012 connection

submitted by Glo WilliamsGreetings The Arivaca Action Center Inc is pleased to report that we received our 501(c)(3) exemption determination from the IRS as a public charity so gifts and contributions are deductible through the IRS We can also pursue additional possibilities that align with our mission of providing space for opportunities that enhance rural life Bring your ideas forward at the next board meeting on Sunday November 11th at 400 Free open computer hours and one-on-one classes are ongoing thanks to instructor Michele Fournier Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm Stop by and walk through the Art Gallery while you are there Featured artist Mark Dresangrsquos work is on display this month The Early Learning Center will

submitted by Nancy FricchioneArivaca Aliversquos holiday event raising funds to benefit the kids of Arivaca will be held December 8th We will be looking for donations of handmade crafts and candy for an old-fashioned holiday bazaar This will be a great time to pick up some low cost gifts and decorations for Christmas

Arivacarsquos Grande Dame Mary Jane

Broadhurst will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Sunday November 11 2012 I am hoping you have some room in the November issue to announce this milestone and to add that everyone is invited to her birthday celebration on Sunday November 11th at an Open House 300 pm - 500 pm at the Old Schoolhouse to come by and wish her a most happy And of course there will be cake

Describes plants growing in our area of the desert Includes 204 flowering plants with over 400 full color photographs

Designed for amateur wildflower enthusiasts the descriptions are written to easily aid identification

Index of Spanish common names

Available at Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee and La Gitana Cantina in ArivacaTubac Center of the Arts Tubac Presidio State Park in TubacBuenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge SasabeMariposa Books PatagoniaOrder at monicathebookstoreladycom or AdobeAlbatrossaolcom or call Maggie at 520-398-2379

Wildflowers a f i e l d g u i d e

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

Proceeds will go towards buying something great for the children of Arivaca Last year we bought an airplane teeter-totter for the community center playgroundPlease bring your donations of candy and crafts after Dec 1st to the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Co-op or the La Gitana Cantina For information call 398-9859

Kids enjoying the Teeter-Totter airplane at Arivaca Community Center playground purchased with funds from last years Arivaca Alives Candy Shack proceeds

Candy Shack and Holiday Gift Bazaar

Happy Birthday Mary Jane

be getting our licensing inspection visit at the end of October from the Arizona Department of Health Services Many of us have worked very hard to create a beautiful quality learning center for our youngest community members birth to 5 years old Glo Williams and Kathy Sheldon are overseeing this center and Rachel Barry is stepping up as Center Director We could use some help and donations getting the inside and outside of the building painted before the Artist Studio Tour in January The Arivaca Action Center will be hosting this event and several artists will be displaying their art at the Center If you are ready for little gardening we could also use help with our crop circle plot and invite all to stop by and join in the fun

Arivaca Action Center on the Move

RELAxING THERAPEUTIC massage by Kathishealingmassagecom in Arivaca at the Arivaca Action Center corner of Universal Ranch and Mesquite Roads Call Kathi Abbott at 520-904-9442 to schedule for Wednesdays between 11 am and 6 pm or Thursday mornings

HORSES BOARDED - Full service care Lg pens w shelters or box stalls with turnouts Close to trails Arena and round pen Trailer storage $ 235Mo THE RIDING CENTER Amado 520 398-2392

FOR SALE OR RENT - BY OWNER 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

URANTIA BOOK -Classes Mondays amp COSMIC FAMILY VOL 1 Classes Wednesdays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori by Elders amp Ministers Call first (520) 603-9932

GENTLE TOUCH Colt starting amp training 35 yrs exp Certified The Horseman Jimmy 398-3031

FOR SALE BY OWNER 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $325000 Terms By appointment only -l 480-993-8272

COSMOSERVICE Sundays 10 am Discussion Format - URANTIA BOOK Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori ndash Gabriel of Urantia amp Niann Emerson Chase amp Elders The Bright amp Morning Star Choir - Organic lunch follows Tours available Donations appreciated Call first (520) 603-9932

IF YOU BELIEVE out-sourcing American jobs is good business - Vote for Romney-Ryan

DUE TO THE GRASSHOPPERS mosquitos and lack of local foods the Community Center is cancelling the Desert Harvest Festival and local foods buffet that was scheduled for November 10th Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving potluck on November 22nd at 100 and share the delicious desert bounty there

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK November 22nd 1pm at Arivaca Community Center Everyone Welcome 398-3010 for more info

WE HAVE ANONYMOUS DONORS who are matching funds for all donations and membership fees we receive right now We are in need of some costly repairs and maintenance for the Community Center and very much appreciate your support Please mail all donations to ACC PO Box 36 Thank you so much

THE VEGETABLES available in November at the Arivaca Gardens booth are turnips radishes peppers lettuce and spinach Organic dates are also available The garden will be planting garlic Contact the garden about the days We also need volunteers to sell vegies at Marianrsquos Market on Saturdays Contact Rex Tucker at 398-2000 Hope to see you at the market and at the garden

SAVE THE DATE for the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Studio Tour - Saturday January 26 2013 Featuring a diversity of talent that makes our tiny town proud More info in upcoming Arivaca Connection and Green Valley News Tickets available beginning of January

RENT SALE - The Honey House Country living close to Arivaca $650 per mo $189500 2400 feet of space slump block construction Spacious comfortable place to live Used to be a honey processing plant Has a great kitchen with stainless appliances Great views of surrounding hills Can be rented partially furnished Separate Studio space and storage workshop on 25 fenced acres ~2 miles from town Call 398-3915

Cost 25 Cents per word bull You count - I accept Payment must be made prior to publication For Free amp Non-profit ads ONLY - No Charge NO PHONE ORDERS PLEASE -

Only written ads accepted bull Deadline 22th of each month

Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon For info amp times 520-323-2229 or wwwal-anon-azorg

TUBAC AL-ANON AA MTGS Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ARIVACA AA MEETINGS Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONERS-AA mtg - Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

aR e a SuppoR t Meet iNgS

Feature WriterS Mary Kasulaitis Tarenta Baldeschi Roxi Hardesty Judi Oyler Laurel Loew

ContributorSMartin LevowitzJ WilsonCeth JohnsonJaycee JohnsonAbe ParisHal MansfieldBarbara StockwellGlo WilliamsEllen DursemaBecky Meade

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 5203982379

email SoAZVoxaolcom wwwarivaca-connectioncom

StaFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

CONNECTION

The open forum format is for ideas opinions experiences whatever you want to share with the worldYour submission must not use libelous profane or vulgar language

bull All rights reserved

bull Articles are solely the property of the named contributor reprint or use without their permission is prohibited

bull Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or the advertisers

bull Published monthly as an open forum journal

bull All contributions are welcome but should be less than 1000 words for general interest or 250 words for public notice articles

bull DEADLINE 10 days prior to the end of the month

Scott Van Boerums chaffeeJohn KazlauskaJan GaylordCal LambertAnn M PentonMark DresangPeg RockDaniel Chitwood

COVER Birds amp Bidens - by Maggie Milinovitch and PhotoShop

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

pAGE 19

CEDAR CREEK Services

Dan Haughtbull Licensedbull Bondedbull Insured

In business in Arizona 30 years

Located In Arivaca

520-398-3326Cell 520-975-1127

bull WELL DRILLING ∙ PLuMBING REPAIRS

bull PuMP INSTALLATION amp REPAIRSbull WATER STORAGE TANKS bull SEPTIC TANKS- NEW amp REPAIRbull uNDERGROuND uTILITIES bull EXCAVATION amp GRADING

bull BACKHOE amp DuMP TRuCK SERVICE

bullbullbull FREE ESTIMATES bullbullbull

Un-Classifieds

RDs BACKHOE SERVICE - Septic perks trenching amp grading Licensed amp Insured 30 yrs exp 398-9654

NOVEMBER 6TH - Your vote counts - go out and do it

20 ACRES FOR SALE 14050 W Jalisco Rd Well electric small septic horse corral sheds small structure and fully fenced Asking $79000 520-396-0865 or jferris94yahoocom

Johnnie Lakersquos

520-399-1302

Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake680 W Camino Casa Verde

Green Valley AZ 85614wwwgasolinealleygvcom

Selected Pima Countyrsquos SbC

Small business of the year award

in Amado

in patagonia

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

places to Go m people to see m things to Dotumacacori Nogalesin tubac in Arivaca

Green valley

Antiques amp CollectiblesReopening November 1st To welcome you during our reopening -with the

purchase of a semi-precious stone necklace youll receive a free matching bracelet

Our gems are all natural stones - no synthetics

HoursThursdays Fridays amp Saturdays 10 to 4 and by appointment 520-398-3033

Bill amp Connie Sparks

BIlls GEms amp mINEralsamp

Sat Nov 3 ndash 9 to 4 ndash Farmersrsquo Market Celebration of Dia de los Muertos ndash see ad page 3

Thurs Nov 22 ndash Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Arivaca Community Center

Sat Nov 24 ndash 7 ndash 11 ndash Dance to Al Foul ndash La Gitana Cantina

Oct11- 10a Talk- Facing the Climate Change Challenges Derek Lemione PhDThe challenges arise from complex social and natural systems interacting UU Congregation Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48 Turn EastSat Nov 17 - 9a 3rd Annual Amado Chili Cook Off - Amado Territory Classic Car Show Youth Talent Show amp lots of Chili Music by Beau Renfro amp Clear Country Maxima 99 Radio and Uncion Nortena Parking $2 or two cans of food - chili is $5 for all the tasting you can eat The Cook Off features CASI as well as a local cooks and fire departments Amado Territory exit 48 off I-19 Visit wwwamadoazcom Proceeds benefit Amado Food Bank Elephant Head Vol Fire Dept amp Amado Youth Alliance

Sat Nov 3 amp Sun Nov 4 - 10am to 5pm - Tubac An Art Experience - Historic Tubac Village Sponsored by Tubac Chamber of Commerce Info 520-398-2704 wwwtubacazcom

Sun Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River - Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001 Details on Page 16

Fri Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo - Tubac State Historic Park 1 Burruel St Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg Details on Page 16

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra - Tubac Plaza Main Stage wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542 Details on Page 16

Sat Nov 10 430-730 pm ndash St Andrewrsquos 60th Annual Barbecue St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Church 969 W Coungry Club Dr Nogales Pit-roasted beef barbecue tortillas beans cole slaw dessert beverage for $10 (adults) $6 (children) Take-out available $8 for lb barbecue Gift shop and bookstore open raffle of theme baskets Tickets available from Church members and at the door

Sunday Nov 18 at 4 pm - The Merling Trio in concert - Presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts at Americas Trade amp Commerce (formerly Sunrise Bank building) 825 N Grand Ave Nogales Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or Janice Pulliam at 706-614-6959

Sun Dec 2 2-6 pm Wine and Cheese Among the Trees 781 N Linda Vista Dr Nogales 23rd annual event will benefit St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees (mostly different each year) and numerous nativity scenes as well as a portion of the largest private collection of the late Hugh Cabotrsquos art work Sample 4 varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates For tickets call ClapperDeLong at (520) 287-5929 or St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic (520) 648-3242 75 Calle de las Tiendas Ste 129B Green Valley Tickets $25 (adults) and $5 (children) are available at the door

9am ndash Noon ndash Nov 3 ndash Visit the Desert Museum as the guest of Trico Electric Cooperative For members only ndash bring you Trico bill ndash meet the board learn about Tricorsquos programs and then learn about the animals Contact 520-744-2944 or wwwtricocoop

in tucsonFri amp Sat Nov 23 amp 24 - 11a - 4p - Patagonias 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk Contact Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060 See ad page 7

in sasabeSat Nov 17 - 10a - 330 - Grassland Fair - Buenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge See artice on page 11 for details

weds Nov 14 ndash 2 to 4 pm - Video showing of ldquoWhat they Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIrdquo Joyner-Green Valley Library Contact person Dr Daniel Wegener 520-663-5944 See article page 5 for details

Dec 1 amp 2 - 10a - 4p - 42nd annual La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori at the National Historical Park Tumacacori A celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley Free Contact Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0 See article on Page 14 for details

Page 3

Jayrsquos Garden Variety13 Artisan Bread Pies HoneyBuns13 Fresh Herbs amp Vegetables

At Marianrsquos Market in Arivaca every Saturday morning

Cooking DemoSat - Nov 3rd

Page 3

event SPonSorS - arivaCa aLive Arivaca Artists Co-op Arivacacom Arivaca Community Garden Arivaca Mercantile AFD Auxilliary Arivaca Valley Realty Bills GemsMinerals amp Cinderella House Cactus Rose Gallery Connection Newspaper DanSun Ranch Friends of Arivaca Library Friends of Buenos Aries National Wildlife Refuge Gadsden Coffee La Gitana Cantina Perinos Studio Stockwell Honey Sweet Peas Cafe and Universal Ranch RV Park

NOV 3rd

17th annuaL

Folklorico Festival

11a - 4pbull Day of the Dead (Dia de los muertos) procession begins at noonbull Community altar at all Soulrsquos Corner bull Costume contestbull Folklorico dancing bull mariachis bull music bull Food amp Fun

our Farmers market will be alive with garden harvests artisan bread canned goods and vendors artists and crafters set up tables offering work for sale

marianrsquoS market

La gitana Cantina Patio Party

11a - 2p - music by Side effects

bull Human resources yard Sale 8 am-noon

Marianrsquos Market Newcomer Jayrsquos Garden Variety

by Becky MeadeJay and Les Rivett are enthusiastic about this new adventure in life They moved to Arivaca last July from Alabama started farming and are now bringing goods to market A variety of homemade breads herbs and honey buns are sold each Saturday at Marianrsquos Market A tasty addition to the market This adventure started about ten years ago Taking stock of their lives they set a goal to live healthy They began eating natural foods that they cooked at home and when possible grew in the

garden Their passion grew while their combined weight dwindled by 120 pounds The journey continued when in 2006 they left the corporateindustrial world of work to share their passion with others While in Alabama they were very active in the Mentone (on top of Lookout Mountain) and Chatanooga Farmerrsquos Markets They believe in sustainable farming defined by Les as

ldquoCaring for the land Growing and preparing food to help feed our local communityrdquo Another goal is power by renewable energy off the grid They use solar for most needsJayrsquos Garden Variety photos on

Facebook show many of the baked goods they brought to market in Mentone such as cupcakes quiche bagels and wonderful bread A sense of adventure is present in the foods they prepare and share Les says ldquoJayrsquos the

grower Irsquom the picker hersquos the cooker and Irsquom the eaterrdquo The Rivettrsquos daughter and first

grandchild live in Sahuarita Their son is in Tucson and works at AJrsquos Fine Foods Family and good food are their priorities in life With a grandchild in the area Arizona was the place to move to Like others who settle here they feel the love and adventure in Arivaca They confess to falling in love with ArivacaPlease welcome Jay and Les any Saturday at Marianrsquos Market Jay will do cooking demonstrations at the market on the 1st Saturday in November If the past is a predictor of the future theyrsquoll be bringing a variety of fresh and prepared foods to market What a treat for Arivaca Jayrsquos is also known for good pie Place an order for holiday pies (Sweet Potato Pecan or Apple) Sweet Peas Cafe has the pecan pie on the menu when available

Leslie Les and Jay Rivett at the Market

Page 4 november 2012 ConneCtion

bull SPECIALTY COFFEES amp TEASbull Coffee amp Tea Brewing Gifts

CAFFE ARIBACFuLL ESPrESSO BAr

bull Smoothies bull Pastries bull Italian Sodas 520-398-3251

Online order1gadsdencoffeecom

Gadsden Coffee Co

CAFFE HOURS FRI - MON 9am - 4pmFRI NITES - Front Porch Music amp Pizza 7-10pm

Located northeast of Arivaca on Arivaca Road - top of the hill

by Ceth and Jaycee Johnson

Wreaths of MaineFor A Special Holiday Feeling

Ceth amp Jaycee Johnson At the Arivaca Farmerrsquos Market on Saturdays

Or Call 455-3060

A 3rd Generation Southern Arizona

Painting Contractor

ResidentialCommercial

InteriorExteriorRepairs

RestorationsRoof Coatings

Adobe amp Stucco RepairEpoxy Coatings

FauxDecks

Arivaca Green Valley Tubac Amado amp Tucson

398-2631 - 577-1514Licensed Bonded InsuredROC C-34 114868 ROC L-34 114867

RamseyPainting Contractors Inc

Arivaca

Mesquite Furniture

nancy amp mary Fricchione35955 mesquite road

wwwarivacamesquitecom

Wideselection available

at arivaca artists Co-op

398-9859

Our stock tank is a center for life We have seen deer horses coyotes

ducks Blue Herons and a poor lonely old bull Our next door neighbor has a big big dog named Fido and he also likes to go swimming in the stock tank When Grsquoma told us our first science module was Pond Life we thought it was going to be really boring We didnrsquot know she meant that we would study the stock pond at the corner of Old Stage Road and Cedar Creek Road What we learned was

amazing Stock tanks are ponds and ponds have layers just like onions or ogres They have a bottom of gooey mucky mud that gets you yelled at when you step in it with your good shoes They have a middle where most of the water critters live and they have a surface where bugs live We have visited the stock pond many times since we moved back here but when we went on our field trip we discovered we hadnrsquot seen anything yet We took the pondrsquos temperature which was 72 degrees Fahrenheit at the time We also found bunches of tracks of critters we had never seen at the pond We made a cast of a skunk track using plaster of Paris The cast came out great so we sent a picture of it for you to see We also saw snake tracks and Jaycee almost stepped on a black snake that scooted into the water to be safe He didnrsquot even see it We also could identify rabbit tracks human tracks Blue Heron tracks quail tracks and many little birdsrsquo tracks and maybe even a fox track but we werenrsquot too sure of that The pond is a home for frogs leeches and snails oh my We hope that our stock tank is home to some Chiricahua leopard frogs but we didnrsquot see any We did see other green frogs though It also must be a good place to grow algae because there are bunches of green algae floating in the water

The Neighborhood Watering Hole

Universal Ranch Rd amp Arivaca Ranch Rd Arivaca AZ 520-398-9200

FIRST FRIDAY F I S H F E S T

Check out our special events on our website sweetpeasarivacacomWednesday to Friday 8 am to 2 pm Saturday amp Sunday 8 am to 3 pm

Hours

November 2nd 5-8 pm

all you can ea

t

Sunday November 11th All day 8 am to 3 pm

One Year Anniversary

Win free desserts Raffles all day

Celebrateour

Win discount coupons Lotsa prizes Balloons for Kids

Lunch specials

I wonder if it is the same kind of algae they use to make fuel-the famous blue-green algae We struggled to get a sample of the water so we could look at it under the microscope Of course Jaycee had to get a round leech and I just had to have a snail We found many kinds of microscopic critters like an amoeba which is a critter made up of one cell It looks like the blob We learned that amoebas live in fresh water like our stock tank but they also seem to live everywhere else Amoebas like to eat algae and bacteria and a bunch of other stuff They are always changing shape so they are fun to watchPonds like the stock pond are an important part of the eco-system We ended up having a lot of fun with the pond life project Now when we look at the stock tank our neighborhood watering hole we see a lot more than we did before Our next science module is rocks and mineralsmdashBORING (Grsquoma says it will NOT be boring)

Ceth and Jaycees plaster cast of a skunk track

Page 5

LetterSEditor Richard Carmona is one of the most impressive men I have met in my 81 years The depth and breadth of Dr Richard Carmonarsquos maturity is one of his striking attributes given the poverty of his early life

A youthful Richard Carmona was headed toward delinquency and possibly a life of crime Instead he entered the military service where he found morality discipline purpose and heroism As a combat medic he was both wounded and decorated After his military service he became educated through the GI Bill eventually topping his class in medical school Graduating at the top of a medical school class takes brains hard work exceptional skill and a broad vision of what medicine at its best can beFor decades he has served his state and nation as physician deputy sheriff and SWAT team member teacher and in numerous other ways During his four years

as Surgeon General of these United States he showed independence of judgment He refused to set aside scientific evidence and common sense for partisan politics in spite of great pressure to do soDr Richard Carmona has led an exceptional life He could have rested on his laurels and gone quietly into retirement as one of Arizonarsquos revered citizensHowever as throughout his mature years when a compelling duty called he answered He has an unusually firm and refreshing grasp of the issues facing our nation from immigration policy and education challenges through how to deal with partisan gridlockI ask each voter to study the man his record and his position on key issues If you do I think -- like me -- you will vote for him to become the next U S Senator from ArizonaSincerely Hal Mansfield Green Valley

According to a new study done by the Pew Forum on Religion and

Public Life 20 of Americans say they have no religious affiliation This represents an increase from 15 in the last five years Meanwhile religious affiliations and issues continue to dominate events around the world To name a few conflict between Sunni and Shiite Muslims the persecution of Coptic Christians riots protesting the negative portrayals of the Prophet Muhammad the desecration of Hindu temples the slaying of Sikhs in their Temple While the apparent relevance of religion in American life may be changing globally religion could not be more important than it is todayConsequently to fully understand national and global events a deeper understanding of the influence of different religious traditions is indispensable Religion has shaped the development of human civilization throughout recorded historyTo this end CBS has recently released a program entitled ldquoWhat They Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIS a Religion Specialrdquo The Bahaacutersquoiacutes of

South Pima County will show this video at the Conrad Joyner Public Library in Green Valley on Wednesday November 14 at 200 pm According to Dr Daniel Wegener Chairman of the local Bahaacutersquoiacute Community ldquoWe think it is vitally important to promote a deeper understanding of the role of religion in past and present society We can overcome the barriers between religions and cultures by acquiring information about them Bahaacutersquoiacutes believe that there is only one God and that all the major religions originate from the same divine source We see religion as one book with many chapters Each new Divine Revelation advances civilization to a higher level of development in the ongoing process of Progressive Revelation Bahaacutersquoursquollaacuteh the founder of the Bahaacutersquoiacute Faith revealed a blue print for a future civilization while validating the religions of the past and the spiritual truths they all sharerdquoAn open discussion will follow the video Refreshments will be served All are welcome For more information please call 663-5944

Film on Three Religions at the Green Valley Public Library

Dear MaggieI realize that politically we are probably at opposite poles but I know we both hope for the best for our great nation I have some comments about presidential candidate Mitt Romney He has been married to the same woman his entire adult life and has remained faithful despite her battles with breast cancer and multiple sclerosis He has no skeletons in his closet but has graduated with honors from both Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School (MBA) programs which he undertook simultaneously while he was married with a couple of children Since he is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Saints (Mormon) we know he was also active in his church and probably serving in a leadership position He doesnrsquot smoke or drink nor has he ever taken any illegal drugs He is the father of five sons all of whom are productive citizens He did not inherit his wealth from his father but instead gave the inheritance away He was a cofounder of Bain Capital in 1982 which started out with a small office supply store in Massachusetts that turned into Staples with over 2000 stores and employs 90000 people Bain Capitalrsquos expertise and experience was also applied to advance other businesses such

as Dominorsquos Sealy Brookstone Weather Channel Burger King Warner Music Group Dollarama and Home Depot Supply He has been an unpaid bishop and stake president of his church for many years meaning the spiritual and temporal leaderadvisor of hundreds of families He was the unpaid PresidentCEO of the 2002 Olympic Games After being elected governor of Massachusetts taking no salary he eliminated a $15 billion budget deficit He is probably one of the wealthiest self-made men in our country but has given more in money service and time than most men In 2011 he gave over $4 million to charity almost 19 of his income Comparatively Obama gave 1 and Biden gave $300 Or 0013 Mitt Romney has no problem disclosing his school transcripts his social security card his law degree his draft notice his birth certificate medical records He is a man to be trusted and honored for his good works He is genuinely a patriot and proud to salute our flag Knowing what he stands for in every area of life I will vote for himSincerely Barbara Stockwell Arivaca October 24 2012

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Page 6 november 2012 ConneCtion

Unitarian UniversalistCongregation

SUNDAY SERVICES - 1000 AM

Placita del Sol bull Amado Territory bull I-19 Exit 48 Eastuugreenvalleyorg All ages races and lifestyles are welcome

Nov 4 - Choosing the Future -Rev Ken Brown Head of the UU Pacific Southwest District Nov 11 - Facing the Climate Challenge Dr Derek Lemione Nov 18 - They Knew They were Pilgrims Rev Dr Earl HoltNov 25 - Rev Dr Claudette Haney - Surprise

ldquoThere can be no doubt whatever that the people of the world of whatever race or religion derive their inspiration from one Heavenly source and are the subjects of one Godrdquo ndash Bahaacutersquoursquollaacuteh

ldquoWhat profit is there in agreeing that universal friendship is good and talking of the solidarity of the human race as a grand ideal Unless these thoughts are translated into the world of action they are uselessrdquo -- lsquoAbdursquol-Bahaacute

The Bahaacuteiacute Community of South Pima Countyannounces Open Discussions Introduction to the Bahaacuteiacute Faith

Questions and AnswersTuesdays 500 to 700 pm

Call for information or directions663-5944 in Green Valley or 398-9387 in Arivaca

Bahaacutersquoiacute Faith800-22-UNITE wwwbahaius

J Wilson Green Valley Much like a fresh caught fish out of water Willard ldquoMittrdquo Romney flips and flops on the sun baked planks of a fishing dockA man with no core values other than the accumulation of capital he flounders to find purchase for his vacillation on every issue that affects the country In deference to space and short attention spansthe following is a list I copied and pasted of five (out of 14) issues that Willard ldquoMittrdquo has done an about face on over the course of his ldquostellarrdquo career as a Vulture capitalist failed Governor and Head of an Olympic Committee that depended on a Federal Govt handout to succeed Soletrsquos let John McCain tell it These flip-flops have been resourced from wwwbusinessinsidercom14-bald-faced-mitt-romney-flip-flops-that-were-dug-up-by-john-mccain-20121 On Immigration- For a path to citizenship then AgainstFLIP ldquoGov Mitt Romney expressed support for an immigration program that places large numbers of illegal residents on the path toward citizenship Romney said illegal immigrants should have a chance to obtain citizenshiprdquo (Evan Lehmann ldquoRomney Supports Immigration

2Program But Not Granting lsquoAmnestyrsquordquo The Lowell Sun 33006) FLOP ldquo[I] think Irsquom best off to describe my own positions And my positions I think Irsquove just described for you ndash secure the border employment verification and no special pathway to citizenship I feel thatrsquos the course we ought to takerdquo (CNNrsquos ldquoThe Situation Roomrdquo 52207) 2 On Geo W Bushrsquos Tax CutsFLIP ldquo[R]omney spoke at the 10th annual legislative conference organized by US Rep Martin T Meehan (D-Lowell) and met with the Massachusetts delegation Congressional sources said that a point of contention arose when Romney refused to take a position on Bushrsquos massive 10-year tax cut planrdquo (Noelle Straub ldquoRomney Talks Policy With Bush Staffers Mass Delegationrdquo Boston Herald 41103) FLOP ldquoMcCain opposed President Bushrsquos tax cuts Romney noted lsquoI supported themrsquo the former governor saidrdquo (Lee Bandy ldquoRomney Targeting McCainrdquo The State [SC] 2407) FLIP ldquoI was an independent during the time of Reagan-Bush Irsquom not trying to return to Reagan-

Bushrdquo Mitt Romney said during a debate with Ted KennedyFLOP ldquorsquoRonald Reagan is one of my heroesrsquo Romney said as he praised Reaganrsquos strategy for winning the Cold War lsquoWe win they losersquordquo (Michael Levenson ldquoRomney Links Gay Marriage US Prestigerdquo The Boston Globe 22605) 4 On the NRA amp Gun LawsFLIP ldquo[Romney] said he will take stands that put him at odds with some traditional ultra- conservative groups and cited his support for the assault rifle ban and the Brady gun control law lsquoThatrsquos not going to make me the hero of the NRArsquo he said lsquoI donrsquot line up with a lot of special interest groupsrsquordquo (Andrew Miga ldquoMitt Rejects Right-Wing Aidrdquo Boston Herald 92394) FLOP Romney told a Derry NH audience lsquoIrsquom after the NRArsquos endorsement Irsquom not sure theyrsquoll give it to me I hope they will I also joined because if Irsquom going to ask for their endorsement theyrsquore going to ask for minersquordquo (Glen Johnson ldquoRomney Calls Himself A Longtime Hunterrdquo The Associated Press 4507) 5 Tax Pledges are beneath Romney until the presidency was in front of himFLIP ldquoFour years ago Mitt Romney broke with GOP tradition and refused to sign the [Americans for Tax Reform] pledge [to lsquooppose and veto any and all efforts to increase taxesrsquo]rdquo (Lisa Wangsness ldquoHealey Will Sign Antitax Pledgerdquo The Boston Globe 9406) ldquoRomneyrsquos Gubernatorial Campaign Spokesman Eric Fehrnstrom Dismissed Such Pledges At The Time As lsquoGovernment By Gimmickryrsquordquo (Scott Helman ldquoRomney Finds lsquoNo New Taxesrsquo Promise Suits Him After Allrdquo The Boston Globe

1507) FLOP ldquoAlmost five years after he refused to sign a lsquono new taxesrsquo pledge during his campaign for governor Mitt Romney announced that he had done just that as his campaign for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination began in earnestrdquo (Scott Helman ldquoRomney Finds lsquoNo New Taxesrsquo Promise Suits Him After Allrdquo The Boston Globe 1507) Beware by the time you read these bold stands on the issues by Willard ldquoMittrdquohellip they will have changed To believe this is a man of principles and values is a fools game -ltgt-I received the OctNov 2012 AARP magazine An article entitled ldquoConfessions of a CON manrdquo is a story about a man who spent a career scamming people out of their hard earned money with fly-by-night-schemes He explains how he was able to scam even the most sophisticatedhellip ldquoOn the outside you will see nothing but charm engaging personality and swagger On the inside lies a predatorhellipItrsquos every man for himself and the goal is to acquire as much money as possiblerdquo As I read this particular passage my thoughts turned to Willard ldquoMittrdquo Romney This IS Willard ldquoMittrdquo a man who has no compunction about closing companies here in the USA laying off American workers sending the jobs to China Indiain order to pad his pockets and those of his multi-millionaire friends This was his business at Bain Capital for fifteen years This was the business experience he is so proud of To this day he still benefits from these same practicesThere is no end to reasons why this man should never set foot in the White House except as a tourist standing in line and taking the tour like the rest of the 99

FLOUNDERCONMAN

President romneys new Flag

get ready

our new national anthem Doris Days

any Way the Wind blows

Democracy is a pathetic belief in the

collective wisdom of individual ignorance H L Mencken

Democracy is the process by which people

choose the man wholl get the blame Bertrand Russell

Page 7

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by Maggie MilinovitchOn Arivacarsquos Main Street sits a small older house that now is home to the Arivaca Coordinating Council Human Resource Group Inc (The name is almost longer than the building) However the size is deceptive for what is going on inside Known locally as Arivaca Human Resources (AHR) it is a non-profit organization set up in 1988 to serve the needs of our low-income and aging population For all those years staff and volunteers have done just that with an amazing array of servicesAHRrsquos primary goal is to serve nutritious hot meals to their clients Mike Marden has been volunteering for the last 10 years and is responsible for planning and purchasing the food for the hot meals He cooks one day a week and handles whatever else falls into the food category After spending most of his life in the food service industry (he operated The Stuffed Olive in Green Valley from 1990 to lsquo96) he decided on a bus driverrsquos retirement ndash preparing food Mike also handles the monthly fundraising yard sale and is a member of the board of directorsIn the last year or so AHR has hit a couple of bumps in the road I asked Mike about them He said ldquoWersquore past all that now and carrying on with what needs to be done for our clientsrdquoIn further conversation with Mike he emphasized the ongoing need for volunteers to help with meal prep He recommended ldquoGet a friend to come with you and have lots of fun cooking together Everyone who does really enjoys their dayrdquo Also they need non-perishable foods for their food pantry which supplies emergency foods for those in need Currently 44 meals are prepared and most delivered Monday through Friday There is a dining room for those who want to come in for ldquosocialrdquo dining The meals as well as most of their services

are for those who meet eligibility requirements 55 years or older at 125 of poverty and disabled persons qualify Meals are also available to others if available and cost $375 per meal The meal funding comes from Pima County Community ActionThe people who work at AHR are Maria Alvarez ndash Program Coordinator and Office Manager Conchita Alvarez ndash Office Assistant Bobby Johnson - Senior Meals and bus driver Mark Stern ndash back-up driver Maria Amaya ndash Kitchen Maintenance and Cindy Cain - Bookkeeper The board of directors Eileen Vogel ndash VP Diana Dougherty ndash Secretary Bruce Hall ndash Treasurer Kelley Franz Carlotta Wray and Mike Marden ndash members Other AHR activities include distribution of bread furnished by the Green Valley Food Bank on Tuesdays Excess donated produce is distributed and if there is plenty it is stacked outside for the whole community to use (They need donations for a ramada to cover this bounty) There is a Food Pantry which accepts local donations of non-perishable foods Recycling is alive and well at AHR They have a Clothing Bank (donations from Buffalo Exchange and locals) The clothes cost from 25 cents to a dollar On the first Saturday of each month they hold a Yard Sale ndash 8am to Noon ndash for treasure hunters (Donations may be dropped off at the storage garage in back)AHR works with income eligible clients in getting help with such programs as Low Income Housing Energy Assistance WIC DES programs and AHCCCS providing information applications help with forms and transportation to interviews if necessaryTransportation and Senior Activities call on ldquoEl Burritordquo the bus for trips to interesting places such as a guided boat tour of Patagonia Lake

On Wednesdays the bus loads up for a trip to Green Valley for doctor appointments shopping and just getting out of DodgeFor people with children worrying about Christmas AHR signs up kids and each will receive a toy from Toys for Tots Parents just need to stop by the office to sign upAHR provides Life Line medical alert apparatus phone service for those who must for medical reasons

have a phone and the County Nurse visits once a month to do blood pressure checks and to visit home-bound personsAs I said it is an amazing array of services that would otherwise be lacking in our community So if yoursquore thinking of volunteering donating items or money ndash keep this valuable community asset in mind They are open Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm The phone number is 398-2771

Arivaca Coordinating Council Human Resource Group Inc

Mike Marden Maria Alvarez and Maria Amaya

Page 8 november 2012 ConneCtion

Tarenta Baldeschi

ins ea son

Summer hours Mon - Fri 8 - 5 bull Sun 8 - 3 bull June - July - August

HOURS MON- FRI 8 am - 5 pm - SAT 10 am - 5 pm CLOSED SUNDAYS amp HOLIDAYS - Call for Holiday schedule

Itrsquos the season of Thanksgiving We have all experienced the

joy of an abundant harvest of cucumbers peppers tomatoes beans corn squash pumpkins melons and so much more It makes all the hard work worthwhile when we see the flowers blooming one more time before it gets too cold and then watch the seeds scatter to bring more next year Most of the canning and drying of vegetables and fruits is completed and the pantries show their wealth In the not so distant past this was how we all used to livemdashfilling up the pantries and root cellars with the seasonrsquos last harvest We gave thanks for the little we had and shared with our family friends and neighborsIn the cycle of life through giving and receiving our gardens are a vital force of health and goodness Instead of walking away after the plants die and others go dormant gather the leaves and any other mulch materials like straw or woodchips and apply them thickly in the garden beds and paths that need it the most The microorganism and mycorrhizae in the soil can continue to work underneath the mulch It will create beauty and itrsquos another form of giving thanks to the garden There is an exchange of energy that occurs between you and the natural cycles in your gardens that brings you back to the center of the rhythm of life You become a part of the Tree of Life

If you are inspired to do more depending on your climate zones there is plenty you can plant Greens are easy to grow when itrsquos cooler as well as some of the root vegetables Here at Avalon Organic Gardens amp EcoVillage we make big efforts to grow all year round Even in November itrsquos not late to plant your garlic cloves If you havenrsquot done it you should give it a try By next May or June your garlic harvest will be abundant One clove will make one garlic bulb Thatrsquos a pretty good return Plant as many as you would like to eat in a whole year You can keep them stored to eat throughout the seasonOne exciting change and addition that can bring you closer to a sustainable lifestyle is growing your own grains This year we were successful in growing harvesting cleaning and grinding the authentic Sonoran White Kino Wheat We built an outside bread oven with mostly natural materials and are now baking many loaves of bread It was a cooperative effort with several farms and organizations to bring this Kino Wheat back to the Sonoran Desert If you havenrsquot tried growing some wheat you may want to experiment with this variety Contact Native SeedsSEARCH which is the best source for this seed Loosen your soil and broadcast your wheat seed all over it and rake it in slightly If you can cover it up with some straw to keep the environment moist enough after watering You will see the sprouts emerge within a week and they will keep on growing all winter In the early spring they will make a significant jump of growth until

their full maturity around June If you planted just a small area you can easily cut it by hand and start to process it according to your needs The new experience of growing your own wheat can be another special milestone in your gardening It also helps secure this ldquoArk of Tasterdquo historical seed for future generations to enjoyWhen celebrating Thanksgiving this year donrsquot forget to use your harvest or purchase the ingredients from your local farmers and gardeners And in your prayers add a thanksgiving to your gardens that give so abundantlyI hope you enjoy this season We give tours all year roundmdashcall the office at (520) 603-9932 visit wwwavalongardensorg or email csaavalongardens You can sign up for our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program all

year round with seasonal produce grown organically We have several pickup places and accept SNAP debit cardsWe are going to participate at the Saturday Nov 10th Sahuarita Pecan Festival httpwwwsahuaritapecanfestivalcom This will be our fourth year See you here or thereWe all want to thank you for supporting the Earth Harmony Festival this past October which brought people from all around the county state country and from SonoraMexico as well It was a celebration with the encouraging message that all of us can even in small ways participate in building a sustainable future that is wholesome and balanced on all levels physical emotional mindal and spiritualTarenta Baldeschi (Change Agent)

Give Thanks to your Gardens

Friday December 7th and Saturday December 8th from 6-9pm during the beautiful Tubac Luminaria nights TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra will perform several sets throughout the evenings at the Tubac Plaza Main Stage This will be the choirrsquos sixth year performing at Tubacrsquos Luminaria Nights and they are a favorite attraction of this annual family eventThis magnificent 40-voice choir will be performing traditional Christmas Carols as well as a few original sacred holiday CosmoWorshiptrade songs written by the choirrsquos founder CosmoWorship is a cosmic lyrical and melodic celestial experience The harmonies and arrangements are other-worldly and take the listener to heavenly realms There is nothing else like it on the planet

TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra have recorded three CosmoWorship CDs one of which is a Christmas Album called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo is also a wonderful musical Christmas play by the Global Change Theater Company for which the choirrsquos music is the backdrop and is available on DVD This Christmas play makes a wonderful Christmas gift for children and grandchildren every year The concerts will take place at the Tubac Plaza Main Stage next to the Out Of The Way Galleria at 29 Tubac Plaza Donations are appreciated which go toward Global Community Communications Schools for Teens amp Children For directions or more information call (520) 398-2542 or visit wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg

TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir at Tubac Luminaria Nights

pAGE 9

In La Entrada De Tubac

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wwwtomhostadcomIf you are thinking of selling

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Sierrita Mtns 9+ Ac SFR In Escrow

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PATAGONIArsquoS 13th annual HOLIDAY ART WALK Fri and Sat after Thanksgiving Day November 23rd amp 24th 11 to 4 daily --------- Local Artists Open Studios Shops and Galleries with Visiting Artists Local Handmade Crafts Complimentary Holiday Refreshments Santa amp Good Cheer

By Martin Levowitz MIATO TELL THE TRUTH Mitt Romneyrsquos not such a bad fellow He used to be a moderate and probably still is but competing with such fungi as Gingrich and Santorum pushed him ever-further right ― in rhetoric at least Even so as a Preppie who seemed to lack substance and grit he attained little strength with his partyrsquos more hard-core right wing I think the first debate helped him a lot Not only was he confident his views became more moderate ndash or ldquocentristrdquo as they say Hersquos almost sure to get the right-wing vote ― Obama wonrsquot ― so now he has to concentrate on wooing those more moderate who still canrsquot quite decide Some may deride him as a flip-flopper and he is that but he might also be seen as a savvy helmsman adapting moment by moment to changing conditions Itrsquos sad to watch someone ndash anyone ndash abandon who he really is in order to be liked or to succeed In Babylon where I grew up thatrsquos not whatrsquos called integrity In fact itrsquos called selling your soul We all knew that in kindergarten and beneath the hype we know it now Caveat Emptor A candidate has got to tell us what we want to hear Importantly he has to seem sincere In our so-called democracy a candidate will always have to sell part of his soul to make the cut The system doesnrsquot sponsor outright authenticity Yoursquove got to blur your edges with a bit of camouflage like certain navy ships in times of war Makes you harder to hitThe GOP berates Barack for lacking leadership And they are right hersquos not so hot Yet itrsquos ironic that their man who seems to have no rudder and no keel is like a tuft of lint or plastic bag wafting this way and that in a changeable

breeze Itrsquos hard to say where Romneyrsquos really at because he isnrsquot really sure himself That might be merely humorous but it is also worrisome because as a Republican President hersquod be frontman for the same powerful consortium of self-serving profiteers ― the Cheney-Rumsfeld-Halliburton-Kochs ― who pulled the strings on that poor puppet-pawn-without-a-clue GeorgeldquoWrdquo and dumped us in the tarpits where we flounder to this dayIt seems these days as if more millionaires and billionaires run for elected office Forbes Perot Bloomberg Trump Romney et al Theyrsquove risen as far as a human being can in the business world attaining sainthood so to speak with money and prestige Theyrsquore members of prestigious boards for charities and opera companies Already owned The Hamptons summer mansion and the Aspen ski chalet the yacht and the corporate jet OK whatrsquos next Such CEOrsquos may still possess some narcissistic energy and not uncommonly dream of adding one final dazzling paragraph to their already-glorious eventual obituaries Public Service where all sorts of shiny new badges like stars in a limitless sky glimmer alluringly What more delicious candied cherry could one set atop the gilded sundae of ones fabled life What priceless gem to dazzle them when hung about my tan though scrawny neck Spending tens of millions of their own money such men bid for public office the way society matrons collect staggeringly expensive jewelry which by the way as you know is never really worn but kept safe in a bank vault underground while what they wear three times per year ― if that ― to World Premieres

and fashionable fetes are really just facsimiles made out of glass and glue which look fantastic if yoursquore standing far enough away and do not know Perhaps there is a pattern here beginning to emerge where what is real must take a back seat to that which just seems real Hmm call it Zeitgeist if you like It seems as if petty partisanship and bratty stubbornness are the chief business of government these days By the time Obama had won back in rsquo08 both Palin and McCain were worn quite thin Theyrsquod lost charisma and appeal The pundits kept asking ldquoNow who will speak for the Republican Party Reporters besieged Demagogue Limbaugh the Grand Old Man of Toxic Gas seeking comment ldquoJust give us something short Rush a couple hundred words How do you feel about an Obama Presidencyrdquo Cavalierly Rush

replied ldquoI need only four words I Hope He Fails rdquo Looking back over these last four years ndash one word per year ndash that seems to have been the more or less official operating- slogan of a disgruntled GOP dedicated first and foremost to frustrating any Obama initiative ldquoThis Kenyan Muslim Socialist who does he think he IS We must deny him all success no matter what the cost Above all we must make damn sure he doesnrsquot win a second term Foreclosures jobs and gasoline Donrsquot bug us with such trivia Wersquove got much more important work to dordquo And so Dear Fellow Citizen donrsquot be surprised if you should see this headline someday soon US Suffers Fatal Nosebleed Totally Exsanguinates A face will always hemorrhage when its nose has been cut off in spite verdadPlease read this articlersquos companion-piece ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION in this monthrsquos Patagonia Regional Times Gracias

Romnry Redux

Page 10 november 2012 ConneCtion

Poetry

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community newspaper

Advertise in the Connection

go to wwwarivaca-connectioncom for rates or call 398-2379

Visitors to the historic artist colony of Tubac will enjoy

a variety of demonstrations by local and visiting artists during the weekend of November 3 amp 4 10am to 5pm both days New this year ldquoAn Art Experiencerdquo will host outdoor ldquoworking studiosrdquo tents set-up in front of the village galleries and studiosArt Experience is a celebration of the creative process A wide variety of art will be featured including painting sculpture fiber art and botanicals There will be artists demonstrations throughout

the weekend Visitors to the event can meet the artists and watch live demonstrations throughout the weekend they can also actively participate by voting for their favorite works of artTubac An Art Experience 2012 is a departure from previous Art Experience and ArtWalk events Tents will be setup throughout the village where artists will create their works and meet the public ldquoThis is a unique opportunity for the public to see Tubacrsquos gallery artists outdoors in the scenic beauty of the villagerdquo says Angela

Kirkner executive director of the Tubac Chamber of CommerceKnown as a haven for artists and a must-see for shoppers Tubac offers an eclectic mix of more than 100 shops fine art galleries and working artistsrsquo studios as well as dining lodging and golf Tubac is located at Exit 34 on I-19 45 miles south of Tucson To find out more about the artist colony of Tubac please contact the Tubac Chamber of Commerce at (520) 398-2704 or visit their website wwwtubacazcom

Local Artists Highlighted in Tubacs Art Experience

November 3 amp 4 2012

Diane Lisle Clay Hands Tubac demonstrating raku

Huachuca MountainsSeven Cities of CibolaSeven Cities of GoldMarching north they searchedEsteacutevan a black Moor slaveCoronado a Spanish conquistadorEsteacutevan killed by nativesCoronado defeated tired empty handedA northward quest continuesSome fail some prevailMile Post 102 and Mexico at our backA mountain trek and sweat to Huachucarsquos CrestGold not our prize an Arizona adventure isFire and ice blanket Millerrsquos granite flanksSurviving Douglas-fir white pine and aspentickle a mountain highA great white tethered guppy scans San Pedro Valley and Huachuca Crest for ldquoevil doersrdquo and black knapsacks bobbing in the night A minerrsquos bathtub spring quenches thirstDrop dead views abound this lofty perchFrom leeward slope Elegant Trogon hoarsebarking love callsBlackheaded Grosbeak bathing a shallow pool sporting dandelion horsetail mapleRufous-sided Towees flit about the hillside bushWestern Tanager all red yellow and black perch-ing piney bough and Red-shafted Flickers expressionless listening for bugs and grubsDown climbing Thunder Mountainrsquos cliffy snow patched switchbacks we join a Sunnyside Canyon old minersrsquo double trackInviting cathedral-like sycamores oaks and pines await and welcome adventuresome souls Straddling Scotia Canyonrsquos path twoforest monarchs mdash a beauty a beastSilky skinned and silvered sycamore festooned leaves red yellow greenand orange twinkling autumnrsquos lightFire scarred and tortured juniper limbsrotted heartwoodrsquos eleventh hourPortends adventure misadventure s chaffee

SANTA RITA LULLABY The dark creeps down as lights go on all over town Now in the distance I can hear a sigh Itrsquos the Santa Rita song a lullaby Small creatures call twilight spreads its mantle over all Our mountain skyline melts then fades from sight As I hear that faint refrain ldquoAllrsquos well Goodnightrdquo Silent watch we will keep Dream in sweet slumber deep We will guard you until morning Here I belong here where the Santa Ritas croon their song My mind grows tranquil while the hours go by When I hear that Santa Rita lullaby Peg Rock Green Valley

WALKING J FARM

grassfed beef middot Pastured Poultry amp Pork organically grown Produce middot CSa Shares

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pAGE 11

PagesBlue

Blue is the color of waterblue is the color of sky

blue is the color of a tearwhen a loved one dies

The body returns to the Earthand the blue

to the morning dewby Daniel Chitwood

Heart to HeartCrying again maybe foreverHow could I stop this pain from everStirring my heart until it criesldquoIrsquom lonely Where are you ldquo I know you diedI held you as calmly we ended your painI wonder now if Irsquoll see you againPeople talk of bridges and rainbows and suchI know they mean well but it doesnrsquot touchMe in any kind of meaningful wayI held you You died They took you awaySometime they will call me to pick up your cremainsIrsquove prepared a place for you- there yoursquoll remainWith me until itrsquos my time to departThen werdquoll be blended togetherto stay heart to heartJan Gaylord

Novemberthe halloween candy is eaten and gone but it sure was dandy the pumpkin is still standing where it was put outside on the porch landing soon it will be time to carve our thanks with all the delicious trimmings while waiting for you to return home to our beginnings jjkazlauskas

smoke detectorsporadic nighttime chirping~for the birds Ann M Penton

emptying outopening to the present~ garbage day Ann M Penton

Cappuccino El Grande Even the word rdquoCappuccinordquo sings with poetry cries with mystery with delights yet undiscovered

a joy to speak a promise unfulfilled

I have learned that one Cappuccino Grande usually is good for three poems The fact that the Cappuccino is good is no guarantee that the poetry will be also by Cal Lambert

Page 12 november 2012 ConneCtion

Judi Oyler amp Mo

Part 2 - A Broken Relationship - Healed

My friend Judy wisely said ldquoRegret and guilt are a deadly combinationrdquo So went the scenario with Mo By the time Ray arrived I was deep in guilt and regret - the what-ifs were dragging me down and killing my horse Mo and I fought all the time we had a love-hate relationship going on I cried buckets of tears out of frustration and fearYou would think because I teach riding I would have a clue Nope I learned a long time ago my training skills with horses were limited to my endurance horses and my school horses I did have a lot of horsey people of all kinds stop in to see Mo over the years Some of them ended up in my stories I know some very unique horse people They range from New Age folks to the cowboy way people and everything in between Again ldquohe just needs a jobrdquo was the stock answer But I knew that now it went a lot deeper Our relationship was on the rocks My problem was as I saw it I didnrsquot have the time to ride him on a consistent basis I tried to feed-

lease him and he stopped eating and ran the fence day and night Home he came as a rack of bones It wasnrsquot the peoplersquos fault Mo did it to himself Our problems continued We needed an interventionQuite by accident one day my farrier Ray was respectfully listening to me complain about Mo as he trimmed his feet I was ranting and raving about the fact I needed to be able to ride this stinkenrsquo horse during the winter to take ladies on trail rides Ray intervened ldquoWellrdquo he said ldquoya know I also train horses How bout if I come by and we take a look see at whatrsquos going on between you twordquo Whoa Be still my heart maybe there is hope for us yetWhen Ray arrived I was lunging Mo Our plan was for Ray to ride him and make some suggestions Ray walked into the arena with Mo and it was ldquomano y manordquo They sized each other up and the games began - Mo is good at gamesMo knew this was going to be a tough human He dropped his head and quick as a snake he came in on Ray Ray stepped to the side and pulled Mo off balance The look on that horsersquos face was priceless - utter shock Human one horse zero He finished lunging Mo and moved over to his truck to get his saddleMo stood quietly as Ray got ready to saddle him Everything was fine until Ray drew the cinch That rotten horse tried to sit down but again was met with a firm hand He stood up as fast as he tried it sit

down Next came the bit and Mo clenched his teeth and reared up As his feet left the ground so did Rays Mo came down with Ray in control His eye went soft and he took his bit This was better than RFD TV I could not believe my seasoned endurance horse the love of my life had totally lost itRay stepped aboard and Mo dropped his head to the vertical and quietly walked off This could work Ray asked for a working trot and got it right off He asked for the lope and Mo blew He went to bucking - not a kill you buck but a leave me alone buck Ray took it all in stride and Mo settled down We then left on a trail ride for the next hour and a half that stinkinrsquo horse was perfect - no spook spin or buck Ray rode him on a lose rein I on the other hand always rode with light contactWhat Ray told me was I had a great horse but I needed to stop with the guilt stuff and take control back No

more ldquoOh poor Mordquo I learned that if Mo touched me first little by little he would take over control So Mo had to be a perfect gentlemen and no touching no turning his head or any of the tons of things he used to subtly take control It took a while for me to relax and breathe when I rode him I learned to let him have rein and take responsibility for himself and me which he used to do all the time Ray rode with me and Mo for several weeks and continued observe and recommend Then the day came and we went out alone It was one of the most thrilling days of my life and we had a great ride We still work on stuff but our relationship is healing and we are a team again I love that darn horse Thank You Ray ldquoThe horse through all its trials has preserved the sweetness of paradise in its bloodrdquo ~Johannes Jensen~Happy Trails

ldquoTimeless Meditations Mandalas and Patterns in Naturerdquo is an exhibit that is inspired and supported by a community coming together through art and compassion Highlights of the ldquoTimeless Meditationsrdquo exhibit juried by Catherine Nash will be the construction of a Tibetan sand mandala painting from November 5-November 10 by visiting Tibetan monk Lama Ngawang a talk by Dr Dean Pielstick explaining the symbolism of the Tibetan mandalas on November 7 in partnership with the Tubac Buddhist Meditation Center a mandala making workshop on November 10 with Cathi Silliman and a Mandala Dissolution Ceremony on November 10th For more information visit our website or call TCA at 520-398-2371

Timeless Meditations Mandalas amp Patterns in Nature

Patagonia Players Do --IMPROV

If yoursquove seen the TV show ldquoWhorsquos Line is it Anywayrdquo starring Drew Carey you know what on-the-spot Improv is Starting with suggestions from the audience (such as an activity or location) the Improv-ers spontaneously create unrehearsed scenes and act them out The newly formed Improv troupe of George Davis Olivia Lopez German Quiroga and Wendy Russell with Janice Pulliam as director invites you to come ldquoplayrdquo with us in the Tin Shed Theater (corner of 3rd Ave and Mendoza Alley) on Saturday November 17 at 7 pm and again on Sunday November 18 at 2 pm As a special treat audience members are encouraged to bring an everyday item from home to have it ldquoappraisedrdquo during an improvised spoof of public televisionrsquos ldquoAntiques Road Showrdquo In addition to comedy Improv Helen Chester will lead Patra Kelly and Olivia Lopez in a unique Dance Improv

numberAs Thanksgiving Day approaches letrsquos celebrate together something we are all thankful for the unique quality of life in southeastern Arizona And that includes our embracing extra-ordinary things especially when theyrsquore FREE (with suggested donation of $5)

If you think a voucher system for Medicare is a good idea Vote for Romney-RyanDo what you have to do -BUT VOTE

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DeAnza Restaurante amp Presenting a menu of Sonoran amp Southwestern Cuisine Dine in the relaxing atmosphere of our dining rooms or in the open air on our lovely patio

14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac OPEN 7 DAYS

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

Cantina

by Abe Paris

Step 1 Get a bottle half full with water because this keeps the grasshoppers from jumping out of the bottleStep 2 Go after dark You will see them up in the trees You will need a headlamp Grab the grasshoppers and put them in the bottle

How to Process Grasshoppers for Eating

Step 3 Put them in salt water and set to boil for 5 to 10 minutes Step 4 Let them dry 2 days straight Step5 Eat them Grasshoppers will taste like what they eat For example if they eat mint they will taste like mint Do not eat the spiny leg parts

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge 4th Annual

Saturday November 17th10 -330

Grassland Fair Featuring

educational talks bull music bull artdemonstrations amp exhibitsarchery lessions bull vendors

food bullactivities for kidsCall for info 520-823-4251

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge hosts its annual Grassland Fair a day of music

education local crafts fun for the kids and much more on Saturday November 17th 2012 from 1000 am to 330 pm Admission is free Exciting events will go all day Discover the sweeping grassland and its wildlife and learn about the rich history of this former ranchThe Fair is held at Buenos Aires Refuge Headquarters at the 1880s ranch house that is now the refuge Visitor Center with a grand view over the grasslands and majestic Baboquivari Peak This yearrsquos theme is ldquoBirds Bats and Butterfliesrdquo and experts will teach about the ldquoBrsquos of Buenos Airesrdquo See new visitor center exhibits and demonstrations of the masked bobwhite quail live birds of prey and live reptiles amphibians and invertebrate ldquocreepy crawliesrdquo A special presence at the fair is the Wilbur-Cruce Spanish Colonial Horses a type of Spanish horse that originated here on the Buenos Aires Ranch Bring the kids as there will be ongoing hands-on projects for them to enjoy in our Kids Corner A childrenrsquos wildlife art contest will have entries filling the walls of the Visitor Center and awards will be presented at the fairFood and shopping are available throughout the day in the open-air venue Local artisans will offer a variety of

crafts including photographs jewelry clothing and more as well as delicious regional foods Latin American musicians are featured midday and the rousing and athletic Aztec dancers perform at 245 pmCome and learn about grassland and riparian ecosystems and the challenges of managing the special plants and animals of this beautiful area Enjoy the wildlife the stunning mountain views and learn about efforts to bring back the endangered masked bobwhite quail and pronghorns back to their native grasslandYou may want to allow extra time to explore trails take a driving tour or amble along the boardwalk at the beautiful Arivaca Cienega The Refuge is located near Sasabe The scenic drive will take you past the Arivaca Cienega and its boardwalk trail Take I-19 to the AmadoArivaca Road exit (Exit 48) and follow Arivaca Road 23 miles to Arivaca then angle right onto Arivaca-Sasabe Road After 12 miles turn left onto AZ 286 and drive four miles then turn left onto the headquartersrsquo entrance roadFor more information go to the Friends of Buenos Aires NWR website at httpfriendsofbanwrorg or look on Facebook You may also call the Refuge at 5208234251

GRASSLAND FAIR AT BUENOS AIRES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

VOTE

November 6

Page 14 november 2012 ConneCtion

(520) 398-9665cougartrailwildbluenet wwwazseniorbuddiescom

Senior BuddiesEstate amp Moving Sales

Ginny amp Buddy Sahuarita to Rio RicoProven honest amp reliableWorking as a team

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom is Locally Owned amp Operated

261-2411

New bull Used amp Hard-to-Find

Personalized recommendations for great reads

All available online or with a quick phone call

Monica Tilley - 398-9650wwwthebookstoreladycom monicathebookstoreladycom

The Book Store Lady

Cactus Rose GalleryJewelry Original Paintings amp Prints

Photography Pottery Gourd Art

Located next to the Mercantile with Nancys Tailor Shop

Open Wed- Sun 10-4

I donrsquot remember life without my sister Erika She and I

are only 18 months apart and (other than a few squabbles) have been best friends for 40 years (Ugh ndash 40) As kids we were the perfect blend of frilly princesses and rough-and-tumble tomboys Our daily pleasures consisted of hours of bike riding (we pretended our bikes were horses) producing variety shows for our parents (complete with commercials) building forts in the woods hosting tea parties (all pets invited of course) and playing any version of dolls (miniature baby and Barbee) One of our favorite activities was building forts On the weekends or on summer vacations ndash Erika and I would move out of our bedrooms and move into our unconventional dwellings - a refrigerator box outside became an apartment with window cutouts and crayon-applied kitchen appliances (we slept curled up together with at least one small dog and the box upright ndash not lengthwise (Ahh the days before stiff knees) Sometimes the living room would be transformed into a complex series of caves and tunnels with tables draped in blankets As kids in Nogales we had an elaborate fort in a small forest in our neighborhood and while living in the Bahamas a small dingy became our ldquoguest houserdquo - we actually slept in that thing floating in the salt-water canal behind our houseIn our quest to make the most of impending adulthood (a future I dreaded) Erika and I made promises to stay close We knew that we would have separate families and separate homes but we planned to be neighbors ndash within walking distance - and have our children at the same time We would take turns babysitting for each other and spend time together being moms and best friends Well the reality is ndash I live on the farm that my husbandrsquos family owns in Amado and Erika lives an hour away in Tucson where her husband works I canrsquot move my farm and there is no work out in the country for Scott We get together as often as we can and talk on the phone quite a bit but an hour is actually pretty far away when you have a job and kids and school and all the other stuff that limits your time It was about 8 years ago when

Erika and I made another promise We were visiting our Grandmother in Minnesota when an article in a magazine tickled both of our insides It was about a group of women who have renovated old travel trailers adding gitchy western deacutecor ndash who would get together and go on little excursions We were so enamored with the little trailers equipped vintage appliances and frilly curtains that we hatched a plan to (someday) get our own (It seems that we were still looking for a fort to escape to) Even as I was making my promise I didnrsquot believe that we would ever actually do it I had already learned how life flies by and responsibility keeps you from indulging your personal desires When would I ever have an extra couple of thousand dollars to spend on a trailer instead of on utility bills car payments or groceries But we planned away that week in my Grandmotherrsquos house We even named our trailers ndash Erikarsquos would be Mexicali Rose (she was still being teased for sneaking across the border in high school on a regular basis) and mine would be Ramble On Rose (in keeping with the rose theme and to honor the Grateful Dead song of the same name) The dream was all but forgotten until recently Erika who was taking a break from mothering housekeeping studying (she is going to college to be a nurse) and working a part time job did a Craigslist search and by the end of the week she had bought a run-down 14rsquo travel trailer for $600 I started looking on Craigslist too but I couldnrsquot find anything I could afford Then I got a call from Erika She and her husband had found a vintage 1965 Shasta and bought it for me (ldquoif you want ithelliprdquo they said) for $250 The Shasta smelled awful ndash apparently itrsquos latest inhabitants were packrats but Erika and I proudly admired our new forts ndash parked side-by-side in her front yard ndash and have been getting together weekly for ldquoShasta Daysrdquo to clean paint refinish and decorate our little trailers and to plan our new adventures Somehow despite our busy lives we are finding the time for our dreamErikarsquos 40th birthday is coming up For her present I ordered two books on renovating travel trailers and I am embroidering and framing the following phrase for her as a gift A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams

The 42nd annual Fiesta at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park will take place from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday December 1 and 10 to 4 pm on Sunday the 2nd There is no charge for this event and admission to the park is free during the fiesta This is a celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley The two-day event will feature Native American Mexican and Southwest food crafts and performances Fifty booths representing a wide variety of local non-profit historical cultural and religious organizations will provide food handicrafts and information On the main stage there will be all-day continuous free entertainment featuring a multi-cultural variety of dance and music groups There will be all-day demonstrations of paper flower making rawhide braiding leatherworking horse hair rope making and tortilla making For children there will be pintildeatas hands-on traditional crafts and

La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori 42nd Annual Celebration

at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Parkactivities and live raptors Guided tours of the mission will be available both days as well as guided walks to the Santa Cruz River Sunday will begin with a traditional Mariachi Procession and Mass in front of the old mission church The procession begins in front of the visitor center at 1000 Mass begins when the procession returns to the church approximately 1030 No photos are permitted during the procession or mass or while sacred dances are being performedNo dogs or other pets are allowed in the park or on the fiesta grounds during the fiesta weekend The Anza Trailhead is closed to horseback riders during the fiesta The Tumacaacutecori Fiesta is sponsored by the National Park Service Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is located 45 miles south of Tucson and 15 miles north of Nogales Take exit 29 off of I-19 and follow the signs For information call the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0

Two Sisters One Dream

Laurel Loew

We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a

few but we cant have both Louis D Brandeis

pAGE 15

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

Join us as we Worship and Praise the LordSunday Morning Worship - 1030 am

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Wednesday Evening Meeting amp Bible Study - 6pm - Potluck at 5pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSEDThurs amp Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Sat 9-12

For Appointments call 520-407-5500 Ext 4503Clinic Hours

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSED bull Thurs - 9- 4 bull Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Saturday - 9 - 12

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca clinic

by Mark DresangPersons of the Dialogue Lucretia and Socarides ldquoWe write our own story Singularly we develop the players the scenery and all that matters The story is complicated no matter how it beginsrdquo(1)LUCRETIA Keep mopping Socrats I can easily talk while you mopSOCARIDES Then because of ldquoequifinality ndash the view that many beginnings can lead to the same results [i]n other words a specific outcomerdquo(2) the two of us will have made a clean sweep of the whole matter LU We will have only begun to clean house Yalersquos edifice is largeSOC ldquoThe greatest challenge that the United States has to face since its founding a struggle for the American soulrdquo(3) This is not Lincolnrsquos log cabinLU I particularly agree with Yale that individuals need to be independent responsible self-reliant accountable productive autonomous ndash keep mopping Socrats ndash and imaginativeSOC As he says we cannot be dependent on the government to take care of us That would be a state of dependency and a result of deficit thinkingLU What made and makes America great are personal liberty and independence ingenuity invention ldquothe right to succeed and fail on our ownrdquo and ldquocourageous determinationrdquo ldquoWe are sovereign independent actorsrdquo and we ldquocreate our own success storiesrdquoSOC He is very insistent on that and who would argue that positionLU And that things are not too complex for individuals to understand and figure outSOC Well Yale does say ldquosociety was not as complex as it is todayrdquo

and that ldquosociety [is] increasing in size and becoming more complexrdquo and that ldquolife is complicatedrdquo and that ldquothe American narrative is one of continuous outbursts ndash disorder and confusionrdquo and that it is intimidating to live in ldquoa world whose composition transforms from moment to moment [and] is in a constant fluxrdquoLU But too complex for individual persons to understand Too complex to allow successSOC I was afraid you would bring up success I think success needs to be defined Lucretia LU We donrsquot all know what success is SocratsSOC I donrsquot Listen to this please Lucretia ldquoOur ideas about success are themselves based on preconceptions and are also part of a self-perpetuating cycle preventing us from achieving the genuine success and happiness that we seek Fixation on [mundane] concerns subverts our best efforts leading either to counterfeit success or true frustrationrdquo(4) Some other day some other time we must talk about success LU Rome wasnrsquot destroyed in one day SocratsSOC ldquoWasnrsquot builtrdquo you meanLU Built destroyed whatever Socrats Yalersquos point is that ldquoit is up to each individual to use their natural strengths to create their own success for themselves their families and their communitiesrdquo(5)SOC Please donrsquot use that wordLU What wordSOC Natural It opens up a whole other can of wormsLU Yoursquore just dying to talk about Darwin the State of Nature the organic model natural law natural rights natural rules self-generation the natural instincts

SOC And free will Page one hundred sixteenLU Socrats we need to identify the major premises of Yalersquos book We must start with those firstSOC And we have Donrsquot depend on the government be autonomous and independent and success will be the result or sometimes failure like perhaps Penn State ldquoThe right to succeed and failrdquoLU The possibility of failure aside Socrats the point is that we must stick with what made America great Regain that greatness Take the constitution seriouslySOC We have become deficit thinkers and depend on the government to take care of our basic needsLU And if we return to the principles of the founding fathers we will regain our greatness And in short letrsquos start ldquofocusing on whatrsquos right about America and the American PeoplerdquoSOC This is not a good time to be Greek is itLU We donrsquot have time to talk about the rest of the world Socrats Itrsquos America wersquore interested in SOC Yale suggests that America is skating on thin iceLU The thin ice idiom yet again C Hues was right Socrats you need to ldquoget a liferdquoSOC What-do-artists-know-anywayLU I think Yale is an artist the way he has put his thoughts and ideas together Did you read his ldquoOde to Wordsrdquo He really cares about his country and the people I can admire a person who takes the time to do such a thingSOC Donrsquot forget people like Maggie and library Mary Theyrsquove been putting their ideas down on paper for years

LU I donrsquot get the connection SOC You should start And anyway I have been wondering if there is another way to look at the whole thingLU And you Socarides are ndash I suppose ndash the one who has this other way of looking at this ldquoculture of dependencyculture of successrdquo themeSOC No actually the ideas belong to Otto Rank and Ernest BeckerLU What could psychoanalysis

and the social sciences have to do with dependency and success What ideas have they possibly added to the great thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment and the principles propounded by the founding fathers What can they do about our ldquofinding our harmonic place [and] ending the culture of dependency for our children and everyone elserdquo(6)SOC Well their stuff is sort of different some might say complexLU Too complex for independent self-reliant autonomous persons like ourselvesSOC Well Yalersquos profiteers and politeers will-not-care-for-it-at-all letrsquos put it that wayLU And we should care about them Screw lsquoem Keep mopping Socrats wersquore not half way doneSOC Surely we are at least half way doneLU In your dreams Socrats We have undertaken a large project here Although we are tired we shall not rest until we have looked at these things from all the angles Therersquos a spot there Socrats no right there SOC ldquoThou art all fair my love there is no spot in theerdquo(7) but please move your feet Lucretia yoursquore standing on the mop Would you de-feat meLU Oh sorry Socrats no I would simply help you under-standSOC Merci beaucoup mon cherie Thank you belovedLU Il nrsquoya pas de qua mon petite pois Donrsquot mention it my little peaSOC Nice sandals by the way Hasta proximaLU They make me ldquofeel Barefoot all over as the Boys sayrdquo(8) Ciao for nowThe web site for Yalersquos book is wwwstrengthbasednationcom(1)) Wishnick Yale From a Culture of Dependency To a Culture of Success p 1641 Ibid p 152 Ibid p 127(4) Wallace B Alan Buddhism with an Attitude p 19(5) Wishnick p 103 (6) Ibid Part Three Eight(7) Bible Song of Solomon 47(8) Habegger My Wars are Laid Away in Books (The Life of Emily Dickinson) p 583

Platonic TectonicsTwo Lucretia Talks the Walk While Socarides Walks the Talk

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

Around Arivaca

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patiobull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use microsoft Word excel Publisher or Power Pointbull Homework help availablebullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch Library Hours are Closed Sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and Sat 9-5

to renew books call the renewal line at 903-2865 or Caviglia-arivaca branch Library at 594-5235

Enjoy the Connection

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NAME ____________________________________

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For a single subscription send $18 toCONNECTION POB 338 middot Arivaca middot AZ 85601

Dia de los muertos is a time to honor and celebrate those who

have died We celebrate the lives of our loved ones and prepare altars for them In addition to friends and family we in Arivaca can honor all those who have lost their lives in our surrounding desert Many of you have most likely encountered belongings left in the desert by travelers And some of you may have picked up a few of these items throughout the years We have no way of knowing what happened to the person who was carrying them We can only hope that they made it through this harsh desert safely But it is possible that they are missing or lost their life in attempting to cross this land We invite you to bring some found objects from the desert to the All Souls Corner so we can honor and celebrate those who have struggled and possibly died while walking through this area

Dia de los Muertos

Library NewsBy Mary Kasulaitis

I am retiring from the Caviglia-Arivaca Library on November

17 I would like to thank everyone for all your help during the 12 years that I have been here It has been a wonderful place to work But donrsquot worry you may still see me I plan to volunteerA list of books about Arivaca and its history is up on the Caviglia-Arivaca Branch web page at wwwlibrarypimagovlocationsarivacaUsed books are for sale every day in the Meeting Room at the Arivaca Library courtesy of the Friends of the Arivaca Library New copies of Ruby Arizona Mining Mayhem and Murder and also Frontier Lady of Letters the heroic love story of Ines Fraser by Al and Bob Ring are available as well Ask at the desk for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Coey for more information at 594-5239 We can help you with e-readersWe would like to thank Beverly and Ranch Yach for the donation of a microscope to the Library

Sunday Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River will host the second annual community picnic on at the Tubac Community Center 50 Tubac Road in Tubac The event is sponsored by global Community Communications Alliance and the Hilltop Gallery Bring your family a picnic blankets and chairs and spend the afternoon celebrating the Santa Cruz River In addition to guided river walks there will be a youth art contest featuring the art work of students from kindergarten through grade 12 Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001

Thurs Nov 15 ndash 1 to 3 p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Drive Green Valley Main Program Suzanne Brayer on information that can be found in ldquoWills and Probaterdquo As genealogists we depend on clues to aid our trek along the ancestral trail Probate records can be a mother lode of clues Decedentrsquos date of death names of spouse and children in-laws places of residence land ownership religion and military service are just a few of the juicy tidbits these records can reveal Suzanne will provide strategies and sources to help analyze probate records and reconstruct family relationships Short Program Jon Ott will demonstrate ldquoIrfanViewrdquo a free to use image file manipulation software that is a very fast small compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for Windows users Visitors are welcome Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or joannherbstcoxnet) for more information or Google ldquogvgs azrdquo

follow the route of their pipeline through the foothills east of Mt Wrightson Wonderful views enhance this well-designed trail Meet at the Patagonia Post Office at 830 am with lunch and water Call hike leaders Chris and Mary Strohm to register or with questions 530-545-1191

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp 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 CosmoWorshiptrade sacred holiday songs written by the choirrsquos founder Donations appreciated wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sat Dec 8TH 11a - 3p - Equine Voices Rescue amp Sanctuary Holiday Open House in Amado Celebrate the holiday season at our fourth annual Open House Meet Gulliver our mascot and symbol of horse rescue and our other 40+ equine ldquoresidentsrdquo Relax and enjoy music food raffles and of course shopping at Gulliverrsquos General Store Tours of the ranch will be available and horse training techniques will be demonstrated 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 equinevoicesorg

Fri Dec 14 7 pm - Holiday Celebration - Live music baked yummies Santa Claus a Christmas play called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo and a special childrenrsquos Christmas songs presentation Ages 12 amp up - $9 advance $12 day of event Ages 6-11 - $6 advance $9 day of event Ages 5 amp under ndash free Proceeds benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Avalon Gardens 2074 Pendleton Dr Tumacacori AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sunday Dec 16th 2 pm - Christmas Concert by TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra a magnificent 40-voice choir Opening performance by Israfel Awakened Donations appreciated and benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Tubac Plaza Main Stage 29 Tubac Plaza Tubac AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

more Places to go - People to See - things to Do

Friday Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo with Dr Wendell Wilson Noted Tucson scientist and artist Dr Wendell Wilson will be the guest speaker at the Tubac Historical Societyrsquos membership meeting His illustrated presentation on the history of mineral art will feature extraordinary photographs of world famous mineral specimens as well as his artwork of minerals and mining artifacts Dr Also a display of his original paintings and rare publications from his personal collection The public is invited Tubac Presidio State Historic Park 1 Burruel Street in Tubac Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg

Fri Nov 16 - 215 pm - The Democratic Women in Action present ldquoThe Separation of Church and Staterdquo Richard Miller Member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will be our speaker This is an important topic in these times as religious values are creeping into our policy-making This is a fascinating talk that everyone should hear Wersquoll see you at the Joyner-Green Valley Library The public is welcome and encouraged to attend

Sat Nov 17 hike about 5 miles on the Arizona Trail from Kentucky Camp to Apache Springs with Friends of Sonoita Creek We wlll begin with a visit to the restored buildings which housed the Santa Rita Water Company and then

If you think Trickle-Down Economics is a good way to run a country - leaving the middle-class to hope for scraps from the mega-wealthy - Vote for Romney - Ryan

Just Vote

pAGE 17

Arivaca Helping Hear tsWere here to help serve the needs of Arivaca residents (living within the 85601 zip code area) If you need a little help with any of the following expenses give us a call

bull Propane bull Rent bull Water Company bull Gasoline bull Clinic Co-pay bull Phone bull Medical bull Auto Repair bull Taxes bull Eyeglasses amp Other approved expenses

Restrictions apply on types of expenses amounts and frequency of disbursals Arivaca Helping Hearts pays the expenses directly to the vender

Helping Ease Arivacans

Rough Times

Contact us at 398-8515 or 398-3033PO Box 156 Arivaca AZ 85601

Arivaca Community Desert Aid Medical Training amp Dialogue

Thanksgiving Potluck

Dr Norma Price will be offering a basic medical training to the Arivaca community that will cover common illnesses and injuries that residents may encounter when coming into contact with people crossing through the borderlands Topics will include blister care dehydration and heat-related illness sprains and strains hypothermia problems associated with drinking dirty water along with learning to access support with medical situations how to recognize medical emergencies and knowing when to call 9-1-1

by Chief Scot Van Boerum

As mentioned in last monthrsquos Connection we are in the process of updating our Five Year Strategic Plan We recently had a meeting at which several members of the public expressed their views on the District One of the suggestions that came out of the meeting was to provide a more specific picture of the District I believe the two most important measures of the success of the District are the services we provide and the tax rate We want to provide the best service at the lowest tax rate possibleThe strategic plan called for the District to effectively manage expenses through several efforts which directly resulted in a carryover of $50000 from last year into this current year When I assumed the role of Fire Chief this past March 64 of the budgeted revenues were based on taxes This is generally in line with the fire districts in Pima County where the average is 71 For the current budget year only 34 of our anticipated revenues are derived from taxes The balance of the anticipated revenue $25394963 is coming from alternative funding sources This is in line with our strategic plan which called for finding alternative revenue streams to maintain or reduce the tax burden on the residents of the DistrictThe current yearrsquos budgeted income includes grants that make up 27 To date we have applied for seventeen grants and successfully received $11569911 in grant funding with seven of the applications still pending In addition we have diligently

worked on improving our response capability for wild fire incidents both within and outside of the District Through training acquisition of equipment and vehicles we are able to more effectively respond to these incidents which also generate income when we respond outside of the District We currently have over $7000000 20 of income in receivables from the state of Arizona for wildland responses under our state cooperative agreementFinally we are working on shifting some of the burden from the taxpayer to the people who utilize our services To do this we have started charging for EMS responses by the District This is a revenue stream that has previously gone untapped To date we have already received over $120000 in unbudgeted revenue from insurance companies This includes sending bills for all responses involving illegal border crossers which account for over 15 of our EMS responses to the Border Patrol health insurance system We are anticipating additional income of approximately $1000000 or approximately 8 of the tax revenue between now and the end of the budget year June 30 2013 If you utilize our services and receive a bill please forward the bill to your insurance company Payment by the insurance company will be taken as payment in full for taxpayers of the District even if it is less than the full invoice For non-taxpayers we will continue with collection efforts to receive the full payment of the invoice

Arivaca Fire DistrictSignificant Progress Being Made

This training is designed for Arivaca residents with no previous medical training We also invite area medical workers from the Arivaca Clinic Arivaca Fire and No More Deaths Byrd Camp to join us to dialogue about providing effective medical care in the borderlands Norma Price MD practiced medicine in Atlanta GA for 25 years before moving to Arizona Since retiring she has been active with the Samaritans and No More Deaths since the organizations began She participates in administering humanitarian care and serves as medical consultant and educator for both organizations

Sunday November 18 o1-4pm Arivaca Community Center

DanSun Ranch especially Danny would like to thank all of the people for all the help since my accident Sunny could not have done it without you Arivaca is a great place to live People are willing to get down and dirty if their neighbor has fallen on difficult times Thank you all for your concern and support DanSun Ranch

Thank You

Come one come all to the fabulous Thanksgiving

Potluck Feast at the Arivaca Community Center It will be held on November 22nd from 1-3 Please bring a dish to share and your own place setting Join the c-ommunity to celebrate our gratitude for all the blessings in our lives It is such a beautiful

thing to share food while celebrating the spirit of our communityEveryone is welcome Bring all your family and friends Instruments and musicians welcome If therersquos interest a drumming circle will follow the feast

Thrus Nov 8 - 6pm - Arivaca Clinic Annual mtg amp dinner at Sweet Peas Cafe - call Julie Beal for reservations 398-2160 $$12Sunday Nov 18 - 1-4pm - Desert Aid Medical Training amp DialogueArivaca Community Center Free amp open to the publicSATURDAYS Every Sat - 9am Marians Market 1st Sat - 9am - Human Resources RUMMAGE SALE 3rd Sat - 1pm - Arivaca Family and Community Education Assn At the Old School (or at Library--call 594-5235 first) 3pm - Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting SUNDAYS - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for times - 398-28391st Sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop Assn meet at town water yard2nd Sun 4pm Arivaca Action Center - Board Mtgs 15925 W Universal Ranch Rd arivacaactioncenterinc gmailcomLast Sun - 530pm - Arivaca Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home MONDAYS - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - Silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire Dist Auxilary - at the Fire HouseTUESDAYS 1st Tues - 530pm Arivaca Alive promoting Arivaca - La Gitana Cantina - all welcome

1st Tues - 6pm - People Helping People - - Border Issues Community Chat - Providing hospitality and community support in the borderlands Arivaca Library2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-52393rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 333-8311 or 576-4466WEDNESDAYS 2nd Weds -4pm - Arivaca Coordinating Council ndash Human Resources Group mtg - Human Resource Office Public InvitedLast Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHURSDAYS 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy Fricchione for more info 398-98593rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg Fire House wwwarivacafiredistrictorg

FOR KIDSTues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 Creative Play Recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Comm Center) Call Ellen- 398-3010TEEN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WEDS - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIRL SCOUTS for all ages Contact Nathalie Dresang - 398- 3009FOR SENIORSTEATIME FOR SENIORS (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmSENIOR OUTINGS One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771

Send your notices to Connection POB 338 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

Meetings ampActivities

Around ArivacaPage 18 november 2012 connection

submitted by Glo WilliamsGreetings The Arivaca Action Center Inc is pleased to report that we received our 501(c)(3) exemption determination from the IRS as a public charity so gifts and contributions are deductible through the IRS We can also pursue additional possibilities that align with our mission of providing space for opportunities that enhance rural life Bring your ideas forward at the next board meeting on Sunday November 11th at 400 Free open computer hours and one-on-one classes are ongoing thanks to instructor Michele Fournier Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm Stop by and walk through the Art Gallery while you are there Featured artist Mark Dresangrsquos work is on display this month The Early Learning Center will

submitted by Nancy FricchioneArivaca Aliversquos holiday event raising funds to benefit the kids of Arivaca will be held December 8th We will be looking for donations of handmade crafts and candy for an old-fashioned holiday bazaar This will be a great time to pick up some low cost gifts and decorations for Christmas

Arivacarsquos Grande Dame Mary Jane

Broadhurst will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Sunday November 11 2012 I am hoping you have some room in the November issue to announce this milestone and to add that everyone is invited to her birthday celebration on Sunday November 11th at an Open House 300 pm - 500 pm at the Old Schoolhouse to come by and wish her a most happy And of course there will be cake

Describes plants growing in our area of the desert Includes 204 flowering plants with over 400 full color photographs

Designed for amateur wildflower enthusiasts the descriptions are written to easily aid identification

Index of Spanish common names

Available at Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee and La Gitana Cantina in ArivacaTubac Center of the Arts Tubac Presidio State Park in TubacBuenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge SasabeMariposa Books PatagoniaOrder at monicathebookstoreladycom or AdobeAlbatrossaolcom or call Maggie at 520-398-2379

Wildflowers a f i e l d g u i d e

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

Proceeds will go towards buying something great for the children of Arivaca Last year we bought an airplane teeter-totter for the community center playgroundPlease bring your donations of candy and crafts after Dec 1st to the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Co-op or the La Gitana Cantina For information call 398-9859

Kids enjoying the Teeter-Totter airplane at Arivaca Community Center playground purchased with funds from last years Arivaca Alives Candy Shack proceeds

Candy Shack and Holiday Gift Bazaar

Happy Birthday Mary Jane

be getting our licensing inspection visit at the end of October from the Arizona Department of Health Services Many of us have worked very hard to create a beautiful quality learning center for our youngest community members birth to 5 years old Glo Williams and Kathy Sheldon are overseeing this center and Rachel Barry is stepping up as Center Director We could use some help and donations getting the inside and outside of the building painted before the Artist Studio Tour in January The Arivaca Action Center will be hosting this event and several artists will be displaying their art at the Center If you are ready for little gardening we could also use help with our crop circle plot and invite all to stop by and join in the fun

Arivaca Action Center on the Move

RELAxING THERAPEUTIC massage by Kathishealingmassagecom in Arivaca at the Arivaca Action Center corner of Universal Ranch and Mesquite Roads Call Kathi Abbott at 520-904-9442 to schedule for Wednesdays between 11 am and 6 pm or Thursday mornings

HORSES BOARDED - Full service care Lg pens w shelters or box stalls with turnouts Close to trails Arena and round pen Trailer storage $ 235Mo THE RIDING CENTER Amado 520 398-2392

FOR SALE OR RENT - BY OWNER 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

URANTIA BOOK -Classes Mondays amp COSMIC FAMILY VOL 1 Classes Wednesdays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori by Elders amp Ministers Call first (520) 603-9932

GENTLE TOUCH Colt starting amp training 35 yrs exp Certified The Horseman Jimmy 398-3031

FOR SALE BY OWNER 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $325000 Terms By appointment only -l 480-993-8272

COSMOSERVICE Sundays 10 am Discussion Format - URANTIA BOOK Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori ndash Gabriel of Urantia amp Niann Emerson Chase amp Elders The Bright amp Morning Star Choir - Organic lunch follows Tours available Donations appreciated Call first (520) 603-9932

IF YOU BELIEVE out-sourcing American jobs is good business - Vote for Romney-Ryan

DUE TO THE GRASSHOPPERS mosquitos and lack of local foods the Community Center is cancelling the Desert Harvest Festival and local foods buffet that was scheduled for November 10th Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving potluck on November 22nd at 100 and share the delicious desert bounty there

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK November 22nd 1pm at Arivaca Community Center Everyone Welcome 398-3010 for more info

WE HAVE ANONYMOUS DONORS who are matching funds for all donations and membership fees we receive right now We are in need of some costly repairs and maintenance for the Community Center and very much appreciate your support Please mail all donations to ACC PO Box 36 Thank you so much

THE VEGETABLES available in November at the Arivaca Gardens booth are turnips radishes peppers lettuce and spinach Organic dates are also available The garden will be planting garlic Contact the garden about the days We also need volunteers to sell vegies at Marianrsquos Market on Saturdays Contact Rex Tucker at 398-2000 Hope to see you at the market and at the garden

SAVE THE DATE for the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Studio Tour - Saturday January 26 2013 Featuring a diversity of talent that makes our tiny town proud More info in upcoming Arivaca Connection and Green Valley News Tickets available beginning of January

RENT SALE - The Honey House Country living close to Arivaca $650 per mo $189500 2400 feet of space slump block construction Spacious comfortable place to live Used to be a honey processing plant Has a great kitchen with stainless appliances Great views of surrounding hills Can be rented partially furnished Separate Studio space and storage workshop on 25 fenced acres ~2 miles from town Call 398-3915

Cost 25 Cents per word bull You count - I accept Payment must be made prior to publication For Free amp Non-profit ads ONLY - No Charge NO PHONE ORDERS PLEASE -

Only written ads accepted bull Deadline 22th of each month

Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon For info amp times 520-323-2229 or wwwal-anon-azorg

TUBAC AL-ANON AA MTGS Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ARIVACA AA MEETINGS Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONERS-AA mtg - Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

aR e a SuppoR t Meet iNgS

Feature WriterS Mary Kasulaitis Tarenta Baldeschi Roxi Hardesty Judi Oyler Laurel Loew

ContributorSMartin LevowitzJ WilsonCeth JohnsonJaycee JohnsonAbe ParisHal MansfieldBarbara StockwellGlo WilliamsEllen DursemaBecky Meade

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 5203982379

email SoAZVoxaolcom wwwarivaca-connectioncom

StaFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

CONNECTION

The open forum format is for ideas opinions experiences whatever you want to share with the worldYour submission must not use libelous profane or vulgar language

bull All rights reserved

bull Articles are solely the property of the named contributor reprint or use without their permission is prohibited

bull Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or the advertisers

bull Published monthly as an open forum journal

bull All contributions are welcome but should be less than 1000 words for general interest or 250 words for public notice articles

bull DEADLINE 10 days prior to the end of the month

Scott Van Boerums chaffeeJohn KazlauskaJan GaylordCal LambertAnn M PentonMark DresangPeg RockDaniel Chitwood

COVER Birds amp Bidens - by Maggie Milinovitch and PhotoShop

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

pAGE 19

CEDAR CREEK Services

Dan Haughtbull Licensedbull Bondedbull Insured

In business in Arizona 30 years

Located In Arivaca

520-398-3326Cell 520-975-1127

bull WELL DRILLING ∙ PLuMBING REPAIRS

bull PuMP INSTALLATION amp REPAIRSbull WATER STORAGE TANKS bull SEPTIC TANKS- NEW amp REPAIRbull uNDERGROuND uTILITIES bull EXCAVATION amp GRADING

bull BACKHOE amp DuMP TRuCK SERVICE

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Un-Classifieds

RDs BACKHOE SERVICE - Septic perks trenching amp grading Licensed amp Insured 30 yrs exp 398-9654

NOVEMBER 6TH - Your vote counts - go out and do it

20 ACRES FOR SALE 14050 W Jalisco Rd Well electric small septic horse corral sheds small structure and fully fenced Asking $79000 520-396-0865 or jferris94yahoocom

Johnnie Lakersquos

520-399-1302

Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake680 W Camino Casa Verde

Green Valley AZ 85614wwwgasolinealleygvcom

Selected Pima Countyrsquos SbC

Small business of the year award

in Amado

in patagonia

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

places to Go m people to see m things to Dotumacacori Nogalesin tubac in Arivaca

Green valley

Antiques amp CollectiblesReopening November 1st To welcome you during our reopening -with the

purchase of a semi-precious stone necklace youll receive a free matching bracelet

Our gems are all natural stones - no synthetics

HoursThursdays Fridays amp Saturdays 10 to 4 and by appointment 520-398-3033

Bill amp Connie Sparks

BIlls GEms amp mINEralsamp

Sat Nov 3 ndash 9 to 4 ndash Farmersrsquo Market Celebration of Dia de los Muertos ndash see ad page 3

Thurs Nov 22 ndash Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Arivaca Community Center

Sat Nov 24 ndash 7 ndash 11 ndash Dance to Al Foul ndash La Gitana Cantina

Oct11- 10a Talk- Facing the Climate Change Challenges Derek Lemione PhDThe challenges arise from complex social and natural systems interacting UU Congregation Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48 Turn EastSat Nov 17 - 9a 3rd Annual Amado Chili Cook Off - Amado Territory Classic Car Show Youth Talent Show amp lots of Chili Music by Beau Renfro amp Clear Country Maxima 99 Radio and Uncion Nortena Parking $2 or two cans of food - chili is $5 for all the tasting you can eat The Cook Off features CASI as well as a local cooks and fire departments Amado Territory exit 48 off I-19 Visit wwwamadoazcom Proceeds benefit Amado Food Bank Elephant Head Vol Fire Dept amp Amado Youth Alliance

Sat Nov 3 amp Sun Nov 4 - 10am to 5pm - Tubac An Art Experience - Historic Tubac Village Sponsored by Tubac Chamber of Commerce Info 520-398-2704 wwwtubacazcom

Sun Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River - Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001 Details on Page 16

Fri Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo - Tubac State Historic Park 1 Burruel St Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg Details on Page 16

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra - Tubac Plaza Main Stage wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542 Details on Page 16

Sat Nov 10 430-730 pm ndash St Andrewrsquos 60th Annual Barbecue St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Church 969 W Coungry Club Dr Nogales Pit-roasted beef barbecue tortillas beans cole slaw dessert beverage for $10 (adults) $6 (children) Take-out available $8 for lb barbecue Gift shop and bookstore open raffle of theme baskets Tickets available from Church members and at the door

Sunday Nov 18 at 4 pm - The Merling Trio in concert - Presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts at Americas Trade amp Commerce (formerly Sunrise Bank building) 825 N Grand Ave Nogales Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or Janice Pulliam at 706-614-6959

Sun Dec 2 2-6 pm Wine and Cheese Among the Trees 781 N Linda Vista Dr Nogales 23rd annual event will benefit St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees (mostly different each year) and numerous nativity scenes as well as a portion of the largest private collection of the late Hugh Cabotrsquos art work Sample 4 varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates For tickets call ClapperDeLong at (520) 287-5929 or St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic (520) 648-3242 75 Calle de las Tiendas Ste 129B Green Valley Tickets $25 (adults) and $5 (children) are available at the door

9am ndash Noon ndash Nov 3 ndash Visit the Desert Museum as the guest of Trico Electric Cooperative For members only ndash bring you Trico bill ndash meet the board learn about Tricorsquos programs and then learn about the animals Contact 520-744-2944 or wwwtricocoop

in tucsonFri amp Sat Nov 23 amp 24 - 11a - 4p - Patagonias 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk Contact Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060 See ad page 7

in sasabeSat Nov 17 - 10a - 330 - Grassland Fair - Buenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge See artice on page 11 for details

weds Nov 14 ndash 2 to 4 pm - Video showing of ldquoWhat they Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIrdquo Joyner-Green Valley Library Contact person Dr Daniel Wegener 520-663-5944 See article page 5 for details

Dec 1 amp 2 - 10a - 4p - 42nd annual La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori at the National Historical Park Tumacacori A celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley Free Contact Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0 See article on Page 14 for details

Page 4 november 2012 ConneCtion

bull SPECIALTY COFFEES amp TEASbull Coffee amp Tea Brewing Gifts

CAFFE ARIBACFuLL ESPrESSO BAr

bull Smoothies bull Pastries bull Italian Sodas 520-398-3251

Online order1gadsdencoffeecom

Gadsden Coffee Co

CAFFE HOURS FRI - MON 9am - 4pmFRI NITES - Front Porch Music amp Pizza 7-10pm

Located northeast of Arivaca on Arivaca Road - top of the hill

by Ceth and Jaycee Johnson

Wreaths of MaineFor A Special Holiday Feeling

Ceth amp Jaycee Johnson At the Arivaca Farmerrsquos Market on Saturdays

Or Call 455-3060

A 3rd Generation Southern Arizona

Painting Contractor

ResidentialCommercial

InteriorExteriorRepairs

RestorationsRoof Coatings

Adobe amp Stucco RepairEpoxy Coatings

FauxDecks

Arivaca Green Valley Tubac Amado amp Tucson

398-2631 - 577-1514Licensed Bonded InsuredROC C-34 114868 ROC L-34 114867

RamseyPainting Contractors Inc

Arivaca

Mesquite Furniture

nancy amp mary Fricchione35955 mesquite road

wwwarivacamesquitecom

Wideselection available

at arivaca artists Co-op

398-9859

Our stock tank is a center for life We have seen deer horses coyotes

ducks Blue Herons and a poor lonely old bull Our next door neighbor has a big big dog named Fido and he also likes to go swimming in the stock tank When Grsquoma told us our first science module was Pond Life we thought it was going to be really boring We didnrsquot know she meant that we would study the stock pond at the corner of Old Stage Road and Cedar Creek Road What we learned was

amazing Stock tanks are ponds and ponds have layers just like onions or ogres They have a bottom of gooey mucky mud that gets you yelled at when you step in it with your good shoes They have a middle where most of the water critters live and they have a surface where bugs live We have visited the stock pond many times since we moved back here but when we went on our field trip we discovered we hadnrsquot seen anything yet We took the pondrsquos temperature which was 72 degrees Fahrenheit at the time We also found bunches of tracks of critters we had never seen at the pond We made a cast of a skunk track using plaster of Paris The cast came out great so we sent a picture of it for you to see We also saw snake tracks and Jaycee almost stepped on a black snake that scooted into the water to be safe He didnrsquot even see it We also could identify rabbit tracks human tracks Blue Heron tracks quail tracks and many little birdsrsquo tracks and maybe even a fox track but we werenrsquot too sure of that The pond is a home for frogs leeches and snails oh my We hope that our stock tank is home to some Chiricahua leopard frogs but we didnrsquot see any We did see other green frogs though It also must be a good place to grow algae because there are bunches of green algae floating in the water

The Neighborhood Watering Hole

Universal Ranch Rd amp Arivaca Ranch Rd Arivaca AZ 520-398-9200

FIRST FRIDAY F I S H F E S T

Check out our special events on our website sweetpeasarivacacomWednesday to Friday 8 am to 2 pm Saturday amp Sunday 8 am to 3 pm

Hours

November 2nd 5-8 pm

all you can ea

t

Sunday November 11th All day 8 am to 3 pm

One Year Anniversary

Win free desserts Raffles all day

Celebrateour

Win discount coupons Lotsa prizes Balloons for Kids

Lunch specials

I wonder if it is the same kind of algae they use to make fuel-the famous blue-green algae We struggled to get a sample of the water so we could look at it under the microscope Of course Jaycee had to get a round leech and I just had to have a snail We found many kinds of microscopic critters like an amoeba which is a critter made up of one cell It looks like the blob We learned that amoebas live in fresh water like our stock tank but they also seem to live everywhere else Amoebas like to eat algae and bacteria and a bunch of other stuff They are always changing shape so they are fun to watchPonds like the stock pond are an important part of the eco-system We ended up having a lot of fun with the pond life project Now when we look at the stock tank our neighborhood watering hole we see a lot more than we did before Our next science module is rocks and mineralsmdashBORING (Grsquoma says it will NOT be boring)

Ceth and Jaycees plaster cast of a skunk track

Page 5

LetterSEditor Richard Carmona is one of the most impressive men I have met in my 81 years The depth and breadth of Dr Richard Carmonarsquos maturity is one of his striking attributes given the poverty of his early life

A youthful Richard Carmona was headed toward delinquency and possibly a life of crime Instead he entered the military service where he found morality discipline purpose and heroism As a combat medic he was both wounded and decorated After his military service he became educated through the GI Bill eventually topping his class in medical school Graduating at the top of a medical school class takes brains hard work exceptional skill and a broad vision of what medicine at its best can beFor decades he has served his state and nation as physician deputy sheriff and SWAT team member teacher and in numerous other ways During his four years

as Surgeon General of these United States he showed independence of judgment He refused to set aside scientific evidence and common sense for partisan politics in spite of great pressure to do soDr Richard Carmona has led an exceptional life He could have rested on his laurels and gone quietly into retirement as one of Arizonarsquos revered citizensHowever as throughout his mature years when a compelling duty called he answered He has an unusually firm and refreshing grasp of the issues facing our nation from immigration policy and education challenges through how to deal with partisan gridlockI ask each voter to study the man his record and his position on key issues If you do I think -- like me -- you will vote for him to become the next U S Senator from ArizonaSincerely Hal Mansfield Green Valley

According to a new study done by the Pew Forum on Religion and

Public Life 20 of Americans say they have no religious affiliation This represents an increase from 15 in the last five years Meanwhile religious affiliations and issues continue to dominate events around the world To name a few conflict between Sunni and Shiite Muslims the persecution of Coptic Christians riots protesting the negative portrayals of the Prophet Muhammad the desecration of Hindu temples the slaying of Sikhs in their Temple While the apparent relevance of religion in American life may be changing globally religion could not be more important than it is todayConsequently to fully understand national and global events a deeper understanding of the influence of different religious traditions is indispensable Religion has shaped the development of human civilization throughout recorded historyTo this end CBS has recently released a program entitled ldquoWhat They Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIS a Religion Specialrdquo The Bahaacutersquoiacutes of

South Pima County will show this video at the Conrad Joyner Public Library in Green Valley on Wednesday November 14 at 200 pm According to Dr Daniel Wegener Chairman of the local Bahaacutersquoiacute Community ldquoWe think it is vitally important to promote a deeper understanding of the role of religion in past and present society We can overcome the barriers between religions and cultures by acquiring information about them Bahaacutersquoiacutes believe that there is only one God and that all the major religions originate from the same divine source We see religion as one book with many chapters Each new Divine Revelation advances civilization to a higher level of development in the ongoing process of Progressive Revelation Bahaacutersquoursquollaacuteh the founder of the Bahaacutersquoiacute Faith revealed a blue print for a future civilization while validating the religions of the past and the spiritual truths they all sharerdquoAn open discussion will follow the video Refreshments will be served All are welcome For more information please call 663-5944

Film on Three Religions at the Green Valley Public Library

Dear MaggieI realize that politically we are probably at opposite poles but I know we both hope for the best for our great nation I have some comments about presidential candidate Mitt Romney He has been married to the same woman his entire adult life and has remained faithful despite her battles with breast cancer and multiple sclerosis He has no skeletons in his closet but has graduated with honors from both Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School (MBA) programs which he undertook simultaneously while he was married with a couple of children Since he is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Saints (Mormon) we know he was also active in his church and probably serving in a leadership position He doesnrsquot smoke or drink nor has he ever taken any illegal drugs He is the father of five sons all of whom are productive citizens He did not inherit his wealth from his father but instead gave the inheritance away He was a cofounder of Bain Capital in 1982 which started out with a small office supply store in Massachusetts that turned into Staples with over 2000 stores and employs 90000 people Bain Capitalrsquos expertise and experience was also applied to advance other businesses such

as Dominorsquos Sealy Brookstone Weather Channel Burger King Warner Music Group Dollarama and Home Depot Supply He has been an unpaid bishop and stake president of his church for many years meaning the spiritual and temporal leaderadvisor of hundreds of families He was the unpaid PresidentCEO of the 2002 Olympic Games After being elected governor of Massachusetts taking no salary he eliminated a $15 billion budget deficit He is probably one of the wealthiest self-made men in our country but has given more in money service and time than most men In 2011 he gave over $4 million to charity almost 19 of his income Comparatively Obama gave 1 and Biden gave $300 Or 0013 Mitt Romney has no problem disclosing his school transcripts his social security card his law degree his draft notice his birth certificate medical records He is a man to be trusted and honored for his good works He is genuinely a patriot and proud to salute our flag Knowing what he stands for in every area of life I will vote for himSincerely Barbara Stockwell Arivaca October 24 2012

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bullArizona Trail Gateway Suppliesbull Hiking Biking amp Camping Gearbull Books of local interest amp history middot local authors local flora amp fauna middot childrens literturebull Patagonias Visitor Center

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Page 6 november 2012 ConneCtion

Unitarian UniversalistCongregation

SUNDAY SERVICES - 1000 AM

Placita del Sol bull Amado Territory bull I-19 Exit 48 Eastuugreenvalleyorg All ages races and lifestyles are welcome

Nov 4 - Choosing the Future -Rev Ken Brown Head of the UU Pacific Southwest District Nov 11 - Facing the Climate Challenge Dr Derek Lemione Nov 18 - They Knew They were Pilgrims Rev Dr Earl HoltNov 25 - Rev Dr Claudette Haney - Surprise

ldquoThere can be no doubt whatever that the people of the world of whatever race or religion derive their inspiration from one Heavenly source and are the subjects of one Godrdquo ndash Bahaacutersquoursquollaacuteh

ldquoWhat profit is there in agreeing that universal friendship is good and talking of the solidarity of the human race as a grand ideal Unless these thoughts are translated into the world of action they are uselessrdquo -- lsquoAbdursquol-Bahaacute

The Bahaacuteiacute Community of South Pima Countyannounces Open Discussions Introduction to the Bahaacuteiacute Faith

Questions and AnswersTuesdays 500 to 700 pm

Call for information or directions663-5944 in Green Valley or 398-9387 in Arivaca

Bahaacutersquoiacute Faith800-22-UNITE wwwbahaius

J Wilson Green Valley Much like a fresh caught fish out of water Willard ldquoMittrdquo Romney flips and flops on the sun baked planks of a fishing dockA man with no core values other than the accumulation of capital he flounders to find purchase for his vacillation on every issue that affects the country In deference to space and short attention spansthe following is a list I copied and pasted of five (out of 14) issues that Willard ldquoMittrdquo has done an about face on over the course of his ldquostellarrdquo career as a Vulture capitalist failed Governor and Head of an Olympic Committee that depended on a Federal Govt handout to succeed Soletrsquos let John McCain tell it These flip-flops have been resourced from wwwbusinessinsidercom14-bald-faced-mitt-romney-flip-flops-that-were-dug-up-by-john-mccain-20121 On Immigration- For a path to citizenship then AgainstFLIP ldquoGov Mitt Romney expressed support for an immigration program that places large numbers of illegal residents on the path toward citizenship Romney said illegal immigrants should have a chance to obtain citizenshiprdquo (Evan Lehmann ldquoRomney Supports Immigration

2Program But Not Granting lsquoAmnestyrsquordquo The Lowell Sun 33006) FLOP ldquo[I] think Irsquom best off to describe my own positions And my positions I think Irsquove just described for you ndash secure the border employment verification and no special pathway to citizenship I feel thatrsquos the course we ought to takerdquo (CNNrsquos ldquoThe Situation Roomrdquo 52207) 2 On Geo W Bushrsquos Tax CutsFLIP ldquo[R]omney spoke at the 10th annual legislative conference organized by US Rep Martin T Meehan (D-Lowell) and met with the Massachusetts delegation Congressional sources said that a point of contention arose when Romney refused to take a position on Bushrsquos massive 10-year tax cut planrdquo (Noelle Straub ldquoRomney Talks Policy With Bush Staffers Mass Delegationrdquo Boston Herald 41103) FLOP ldquoMcCain opposed President Bushrsquos tax cuts Romney noted lsquoI supported themrsquo the former governor saidrdquo (Lee Bandy ldquoRomney Targeting McCainrdquo The State [SC] 2407) FLIP ldquoI was an independent during the time of Reagan-Bush Irsquom not trying to return to Reagan-

Bushrdquo Mitt Romney said during a debate with Ted KennedyFLOP ldquorsquoRonald Reagan is one of my heroesrsquo Romney said as he praised Reaganrsquos strategy for winning the Cold War lsquoWe win they losersquordquo (Michael Levenson ldquoRomney Links Gay Marriage US Prestigerdquo The Boston Globe 22605) 4 On the NRA amp Gun LawsFLIP ldquo[Romney] said he will take stands that put him at odds with some traditional ultra- conservative groups and cited his support for the assault rifle ban and the Brady gun control law lsquoThatrsquos not going to make me the hero of the NRArsquo he said lsquoI donrsquot line up with a lot of special interest groupsrsquordquo (Andrew Miga ldquoMitt Rejects Right-Wing Aidrdquo Boston Herald 92394) FLOP Romney told a Derry NH audience lsquoIrsquom after the NRArsquos endorsement Irsquom not sure theyrsquoll give it to me I hope they will I also joined because if Irsquom going to ask for their endorsement theyrsquore going to ask for minersquordquo (Glen Johnson ldquoRomney Calls Himself A Longtime Hunterrdquo The Associated Press 4507) 5 Tax Pledges are beneath Romney until the presidency was in front of himFLIP ldquoFour years ago Mitt Romney broke with GOP tradition and refused to sign the [Americans for Tax Reform] pledge [to lsquooppose and veto any and all efforts to increase taxesrsquo]rdquo (Lisa Wangsness ldquoHealey Will Sign Antitax Pledgerdquo The Boston Globe 9406) ldquoRomneyrsquos Gubernatorial Campaign Spokesman Eric Fehrnstrom Dismissed Such Pledges At The Time As lsquoGovernment By Gimmickryrsquordquo (Scott Helman ldquoRomney Finds lsquoNo New Taxesrsquo Promise Suits Him After Allrdquo The Boston Globe

1507) FLOP ldquoAlmost five years after he refused to sign a lsquono new taxesrsquo pledge during his campaign for governor Mitt Romney announced that he had done just that as his campaign for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination began in earnestrdquo (Scott Helman ldquoRomney Finds lsquoNo New Taxesrsquo Promise Suits Him After Allrdquo The Boston Globe 1507) Beware by the time you read these bold stands on the issues by Willard ldquoMittrdquohellip they will have changed To believe this is a man of principles and values is a fools game -ltgt-I received the OctNov 2012 AARP magazine An article entitled ldquoConfessions of a CON manrdquo is a story about a man who spent a career scamming people out of their hard earned money with fly-by-night-schemes He explains how he was able to scam even the most sophisticatedhellip ldquoOn the outside you will see nothing but charm engaging personality and swagger On the inside lies a predatorhellipItrsquos every man for himself and the goal is to acquire as much money as possiblerdquo As I read this particular passage my thoughts turned to Willard ldquoMittrdquo Romney This IS Willard ldquoMittrdquo a man who has no compunction about closing companies here in the USA laying off American workers sending the jobs to China Indiain order to pad his pockets and those of his multi-millionaire friends This was his business at Bain Capital for fifteen years This was the business experience he is so proud of To this day he still benefits from these same practicesThere is no end to reasons why this man should never set foot in the White House except as a tourist standing in line and taking the tour like the rest of the 99

FLOUNDERCONMAN

President romneys new Flag

get ready

our new national anthem Doris Days

any Way the Wind blows

Democracy is a pathetic belief in the

collective wisdom of individual ignorance H L Mencken

Democracy is the process by which people

choose the man wholl get the blame Bertrand Russell

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We match caring and compassionate seniors who want to help with seniors looking for help with in home services and transportation

Call 520-907-5207copy2010 Each office is independently owned and operated

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by Maggie MilinovitchOn Arivacarsquos Main Street sits a small older house that now is home to the Arivaca Coordinating Council Human Resource Group Inc (The name is almost longer than the building) However the size is deceptive for what is going on inside Known locally as Arivaca Human Resources (AHR) it is a non-profit organization set up in 1988 to serve the needs of our low-income and aging population For all those years staff and volunteers have done just that with an amazing array of servicesAHRrsquos primary goal is to serve nutritious hot meals to their clients Mike Marden has been volunteering for the last 10 years and is responsible for planning and purchasing the food for the hot meals He cooks one day a week and handles whatever else falls into the food category After spending most of his life in the food service industry (he operated The Stuffed Olive in Green Valley from 1990 to lsquo96) he decided on a bus driverrsquos retirement ndash preparing food Mike also handles the monthly fundraising yard sale and is a member of the board of directorsIn the last year or so AHR has hit a couple of bumps in the road I asked Mike about them He said ldquoWersquore past all that now and carrying on with what needs to be done for our clientsrdquoIn further conversation with Mike he emphasized the ongoing need for volunteers to help with meal prep He recommended ldquoGet a friend to come with you and have lots of fun cooking together Everyone who does really enjoys their dayrdquo Also they need non-perishable foods for their food pantry which supplies emergency foods for those in need Currently 44 meals are prepared and most delivered Monday through Friday There is a dining room for those who want to come in for ldquosocialrdquo dining The meals as well as most of their services

are for those who meet eligibility requirements 55 years or older at 125 of poverty and disabled persons qualify Meals are also available to others if available and cost $375 per meal The meal funding comes from Pima County Community ActionThe people who work at AHR are Maria Alvarez ndash Program Coordinator and Office Manager Conchita Alvarez ndash Office Assistant Bobby Johnson - Senior Meals and bus driver Mark Stern ndash back-up driver Maria Amaya ndash Kitchen Maintenance and Cindy Cain - Bookkeeper The board of directors Eileen Vogel ndash VP Diana Dougherty ndash Secretary Bruce Hall ndash Treasurer Kelley Franz Carlotta Wray and Mike Marden ndash members Other AHR activities include distribution of bread furnished by the Green Valley Food Bank on Tuesdays Excess donated produce is distributed and if there is plenty it is stacked outside for the whole community to use (They need donations for a ramada to cover this bounty) There is a Food Pantry which accepts local donations of non-perishable foods Recycling is alive and well at AHR They have a Clothing Bank (donations from Buffalo Exchange and locals) The clothes cost from 25 cents to a dollar On the first Saturday of each month they hold a Yard Sale ndash 8am to Noon ndash for treasure hunters (Donations may be dropped off at the storage garage in back)AHR works with income eligible clients in getting help with such programs as Low Income Housing Energy Assistance WIC DES programs and AHCCCS providing information applications help with forms and transportation to interviews if necessaryTransportation and Senior Activities call on ldquoEl Burritordquo the bus for trips to interesting places such as a guided boat tour of Patagonia Lake

On Wednesdays the bus loads up for a trip to Green Valley for doctor appointments shopping and just getting out of DodgeFor people with children worrying about Christmas AHR signs up kids and each will receive a toy from Toys for Tots Parents just need to stop by the office to sign upAHR provides Life Line medical alert apparatus phone service for those who must for medical reasons

have a phone and the County Nurse visits once a month to do blood pressure checks and to visit home-bound personsAs I said it is an amazing array of services that would otherwise be lacking in our community So if yoursquore thinking of volunteering donating items or money ndash keep this valuable community asset in mind They are open Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm The phone number is 398-2771

Arivaca Coordinating Council Human Resource Group Inc

Mike Marden Maria Alvarez and Maria Amaya

Page 8 november 2012 ConneCtion

Tarenta Baldeschi

ins ea son

Summer hours Mon - Fri 8 - 5 bull Sun 8 - 3 bull June - July - August

HOURS MON- FRI 8 am - 5 pm - SAT 10 am - 5 pm CLOSED SUNDAYS amp HOLIDAYS - Call for Holiday schedule

Itrsquos the season of Thanksgiving We have all experienced the

joy of an abundant harvest of cucumbers peppers tomatoes beans corn squash pumpkins melons and so much more It makes all the hard work worthwhile when we see the flowers blooming one more time before it gets too cold and then watch the seeds scatter to bring more next year Most of the canning and drying of vegetables and fruits is completed and the pantries show their wealth In the not so distant past this was how we all used to livemdashfilling up the pantries and root cellars with the seasonrsquos last harvest We gave thanks for the little we had and shared with our family friends and neighborsIn the cycle of life through giving and receiving our gardens are a vital force of health and goodness Instead of walking away after the plants die and others go dormant gather the leaves and any other mulch materials like straw or woodchips and apply them thickly in the garden beds and paths that need it the most The microorganism and mycorrhizae in the soil can continue to work underneath the mulch It will create beauty and itrsquos another form of giving thanks to the garden There is an exchange of energy that occurs between you and the natural cycles in your gardens that brings you back to the center of the rhythm of life You become a part of the Tree of Life

If you are inspired to do more depending on your climate zones there is plenty you can plant Greens are easy to grow when itrsquos cooler as well as some of the root vegetables Here at Avalon Organic Gardens amp EcoVillage we make big efforts to grow all year round Even in November itrsquos not late to plant your garlic cloves If you havenrsquot done it you should give it a try By next May or June your garlic harvest will be abundant One clove will make one garlic bulb Thatrsquos a pretty good return Plant as many as you would like to eat in a whole year You can keep them stored to eat throughout the seasonOne exciting change and addition that can bring you closer to a sustainable lifestyle is growing your own grains This year we were successful in growing harvesting cleaning and grinding the authentic Sonoran White Kino Wheat We built an outside bread oven with mostly natural materials and are now baking many loaves of bread It was a cooperative effort with several farms and organizations to bring this Kino Wheat back to the Sonoran Desert If you havenrsquot tried growing some wheat you may want to experiment with this variety Contact Native SeedsSEARCH which is the best source for this seed Loosen your soil and broadcast your wheat seed all over it and rake it in slightly If you can cover it up with some straw to keep the environment moist enough after watering You will see the sprouts emerge within a week and they will keep on growing all winter In the early spring they will make a significant jump of growth until

their full maturity around June If you planted just a small area you can easily cut it by hand and start to process it according to your needs The new experience of growing your own wheat can be another special milestone in your gardening It also helps secure this ldquoArk of Tasterdquo historical seed for future generations to enjoyWhen celebrating Thanksgiving this year donrsquot forget to use your harvest or purchase the ingredients from your local farmers and gardeners And in your prayers add a thanksgiving to your gardens that give so abundantlyI hope you enjoy this season We give tours all year roundmdashcall the office at (520) 603-9932 visit wwwavalongardensorg or email csaavalongardens You can sign up for our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program all

year round with seasonal produce grown organically We have several pickup places and accept SNAP debit cardsWe are going to participate at the Saturday Nov 10th Sahuarita Pecan Festival httpwwwsahuaritapecanfestivalcom This will be our fourth year See you here or thereWe all want to thank you for supporting the Earth Harmony Festival this past October which brought people from all around the county state country and from SonoraMexico as well It was a celebration with the encouraging message that all of us can even in small ways participate in building a sustainable future that is wholesome and balanced on all levels physical emotional mindal and spiritualTarenta Baldeschi (Change Agent)

Give Thanks to your Gardens

Friday December 7th and Saturday December 8th from 6-9pm during the beautiful Tubac Luminaria nights TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra will perform several sets throughout the evenings at the Tubac Plaza Main Stage This will be the choirrsquos sixth year performing at Tubacrsquos Luminaria Nights and they are a favorite attraction of this annual family eventThis magnificent 40-voice choir will be performing traditional Christmas Carols as well as a few original sacred holiday CosmoWorshiptrade songs written by the choirrsquos founder CosmoWorship is a cosmic lyrical and melodic celestial experience The harmonies and arrangements are other-worldly and take the listener to heavenly realms There is nothing else like it on the planet

TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra have recorded three CosmoWorship CDs one of which is a Christmas Album called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo is also a wonderful musical Christmas play by the Global Change Theater Company for which the choirrsquos music is the backdrop and is available on DVD This Christmas play makes a wonderful Christmas gift for children and grandchildren every year The concerts will take place at the Tubac Plaza Main Stage next to the Out Of The Way Galleria at 29 Tubac Plaza Donations are appreciated which go toward Global Community Communications Schools for Teens amp Children For directions or more information call (520) 398-2542 or visit wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg

TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir at Tubac Luminaria Nights

pAGE 9

In La Entrada De Tubac

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See pictures and other properties at

wwwtomhostadcomIf you are thinking of selling

or buying - give me a call

Need a custom home built on one of these properties Call 398-8132

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ARIVACA PROPERTIES5 Ac Parcel $18K OWC5 Ac 1539 SF 3BR2BA Horse Prop5 Ac 1344 SF 3BR2BA Arv Rd -Shed Carport like new $95K5 Ac Small Home $69K10 Ac HS G-HS Studio $299K --Horse Facilities Rd pen10 Ac High Parcel $45K10 Ac Twin Peaks $25K10 Ac 1800SF 3BR2BA $90K10 Ac Newer Custom Hm $399K --3BR2BAFenced Horse Stuff5 Ac New Custom Home Gated20 Ac Well Septic Solar Bldgs $95K40 Parcels Twin Peaks $60K plus

Sierrita Mtns 9+ Ac SFR In Escrow

GREEN VALLEY MADERA EH AREA5 AC 3000SF HM Horses $595KGated Custom 3000SF HM $695KCustom 3475 SF Madera Res $777KCustom 4BR3BAPool4+AC $399K --Double Fenced Horse Facilities

PATAGONIArsquoS 13th annual HOLIDAY ART WALK Fri and Sat after Thanksgiving Day November 23rd amp 24th 11 to 4 daily --------- Local Artists Open Studios Shops and Galleries with Visiting Artists Local Handmade Crafts Complimentary Holiday Refreshments Santa amp Good Cheer

By Martin Levowitz MIATO TELL THE TRUTH Mitt Romneyrsquos not such a bad fellow He used to be a moderate and probably still is but competing with such fungi as Gingrich and Santorum pushed him ever-further right ― in rhetoric at least Even so as a Preppie who seemed to lack substance and grit he attained little strength with his partyrsquos more hard-core right wing I think the first debate helped him a lot Not only was he confident his views became more moderate ndash or ldquocentristrdquo as they say Hersquos almost sure to get the right-wing vote ― Obama wonrsquot ― so now he has to concentrate on wooing those more moderate who still canrsquot quite decide Some may deride him as a flip-flopper and he is that but he might also be seen as a savvy helmsman adapting moment by moment to changing conditions Itrsquos sad to watch someone ndash anyone ndash abandon who he really is in order to be liked or to succeed In Babylon where I grew up thatrsquos not whatrsquos called integrity In fact itrsquos called selling your soul We all knew that in kindergarten and beneath the hype we know it now Caveat Emptor A candidate has got to tell us what we want to hear Importantly he has to seem sincere In our so-called democracy a candidate will always have to sell part of his soul to make the cut The system doesnrsquot sponsor outright authenticity Yoursquove got to blur your edges with a bit of camouflage like certain navy ships in times of war Makes you harder to hitThe GOP berates Barack for lacking leadership And they are right hersquos not so hot Yet itrsquos ironic that their man who seems to have no rudder and no keel is like a tuft of lint or plastic bag wafting this way and that in a changeable

breeze Itrsquos hard to say where Romneyrsquos really at because he isnrsquot really sure himself That might be merely humorous but it is also worrisome because as a Republican President hersquod be frontman for the same powerful consortium of self-serving profiteers ― the Cheney-Rumsfeld-Halliburton-Kochs ― who pulled the strings on that poor puppet-pawn-without-a-clue GeorgeldquoWrdquo and dumped us in the tarpits where we flounder to this dayIt seems these days as if more millionaires and billionaires run for elected office Forbes Perot Bloomberg Trump Romney et al Theyrsquove risen as far as a human being can in the business world attaining sainthood so to speak with money and prestige Theyrsquore members of prestigious boards for charities and opera companies Already owned The Hamptons summer mansion and the Aspen ski chalet the yacht and the corporate jet OK whatrsquos next Such CEOrsquos may still possess some narcissistic energy and not uncommonly dream of adding one final dazzling paragraph to their already-glorious eventual obituaries Public Service where all sorts of shiny new badges like stars in a limitless sky glimmer alluringly What more delicious candied cherry could one set atop the gilded sundae of ones fabled life What priceless gem to dazzle them when hung about my tan though scrawny neck Spending tens of millions of their own money such men bid for public office the way society matrons collect staggeringly expensive jewelry which by the way as you know is never really worn but kept safe in a bank vault underground while what they wear three times per year ― if that ― to World Premieres

and fashionable fetes are really just facsimiles made out of glass and glue which look fantastic if yoursquore standing far enough away and do not know Perhaps there is a pattern here beginning to emerge where what is real must take a back seat to that which just seems real Hmm call it Zeitgeist if you like It seems as if petty partisanship and bratty stubbornness are the chief business of government these days By the time Obama had won back in rsquo08 both Palin and McCain were worn quite thin Theyrsquod lost charisma and appeal The pundits kept asking ldquoNow who will speak for the Republican Party Reporters besieged Demagogue Limbaugh the Grand Old Man of Toxic Gas seeking comment ldquoJust give us something short Rush a couple hundred words How do you feel about an Obama Presidencyrdquo Cavalierly Rush

replied ldquoI need only four words I Hope He Fails rdquo Looking back over these last four years ndash one word per year ndash that seems to have been the more or less official operating- slogan of a disgruntled GOP dedicated first and foremost to frustrating any Obama initiative ldquoThis Kenyan Muslim Socialist who does he think he IS We must deny him all success no matter what the cost Above all we must make damn sure he doesnrsquot win a second term Foreclosures jobs and gasoline Donrsquot bug us with such trivia Wersquove got much more important work to dordquo And so Dear Fellow Citizen donrsquot be surprised if you should see this headline someday soon US Suffers Fatal Nosebleed Totally Exsanguinates A face will always hemorrhage when its nose has been cut off in spite verdadPlease read this articlersquos companion-piece ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION in this monthrsquos Patagonia Regional Times Gracias

Romnry Redux

Page 10 november 2012 ConneCtion

Poetry

Help support this rather unique open forum

community newspaper

Advertise in the Connection

go to wwwarivaca-connectioncom for rates or call 398-2379

Visitors to the historic artist colony of Tubac will enjoy

a variety of demonstrations by local and visiting artists during the weekend of November 3 amp 4 10am to 5pm both days New this year ldquoAn Art Experiencerdquo will host outdoor ldquoworking studiosrdquo tents set-up in front of the village galleries and studiosArt Experience is a celebration of the creative process A wide variety of art will be featured including painting sculpture fiber art and botanicals There will be artists demonstrations throughout

the weekend Visitors to the event can meet the artists and watch live demonstrations throughout the weekend they can also actively participate by voting for their favorite works of artTubac An Art Experience 2012 is a departure from previous Art Experience and ArtWalk events Tents will be setup throughout the village where artists will create their works and meet the public ldquoThis is a unique opportunity for the public to see Tubacrsquos gallery artists outdoors in the scenic beauty of the villagerdquo says Angela

Kirkner executive director of the Tubac Chamber of CommerceKnown as a haven for artists and a must-see for shoppers Tubac offers an eclectic mix of more than 100 shops fine art galleries and working artistsrsquo studios as well as dining lodging and golf Tubac is located at Exit 34 on I-19 45 miles south of Tucson To find out more about the artist colony of Tubac please contact the Tubac Chamber of Commerce at (520) 398-2704 or visit their website wwwtubacazcom

Local Artists Highlighted in Tubacs Art Experience

November 3 amp 4 2012

Diane Lisle Clay Hands Tubac demonstrating raku

Huachuca MountainsSeven Cities of CibolaSeven Cities of GoldMarching north they searchedEsteacutevan a black Moor slaveCoronado a Spanish conquistadorEsteacutevan killed by nativesCoronado defeated tired empty handedA northward quest continuesSome fail some prevailMile Post 102 and Mexico at our backA mountain trek and sweat to Huachucarsquos CrestGold not our prize an Arizona adventure isFire and ice blanket Millerrsquos granite flanksSurviving Douglas-fir white pine and aspentickle a mountain highA great white tethered guppy scans San Pedro Valley and Huachuca Crest for ldquoevil doersrdquo and black knapsacks bobbing in the night A minerrsquos bathtub spring quenches thirstDrop dead views abound this lofty perchFrom leeward slope Elegant Trogon hoarsebarking love callsBlackheaded Grosbeak bathing a shallow pool sporting dandelion horsetail mapleRufous-sided Towees flit about the hillside bushWestern Tanager all red yellow and black perch-ing piney bough and Red-shafted Flickers expressionless listening for bugs and grubsDown climbing Thunder Mountainrsquos cliffy snow patched switchbacks we join a Sunnyside Canyon old minersrsquo double trackInviting cathedral-like sycamores oaks and pines await and welcome adventuresome souls Straddling Scotia Canyonrsquos path twoforest monarchs mdash a beauty a beastSilky skinned and silvered sycamore festooned leaves red yellow greenand orange twinkling autumnrsquos lightFire scarred and tortured juniper limbsrotted heartwoodrsquos eleventh hourPortends adventure misadventure s chaffee

SANTA RITA LULLABY The dark creeps down as lights go on all over town Now in the distance I can hear a sigh Itrsquos the Santa Rita song a lullaby Small creatures call twilight spreads its mantle over all Our mountain skyline melts then fades from sight As I hear that faint refrain ldquoAllrsquos well Goodnightrdquo Silent watch we will keep Dream in sweet slumber deep We will guard you until morning Here I belong here where the Santa Ritas croon their song My mind grows tranquil while the hours go by When I hear that Santa Rita lullaby Peg Rock Green Valley

WALKING J FARM

grassfed beef middot Pastured Poultry amp Pork organically grown Produce middot CSa Shares

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pAGE 11

PagesBlue

Blue is the color of waterblue is the color of sky

blue is the color of a tearwhen a loved one dies

The body returns to the Earthand the blue

to the morning dewby Daniel Chitwood

Heart to HeartCrying again maybe foreverHow could I stop this pain from everStirring my heart until it criesldquoIrsquom lonely Where are you ldquo I know you diedI held you as calmly we ended your painI wonder now if Irsquoll see you againPeople talk of bridges and rainbows and suchI know they mean well but it doesnrsquot touchMe in any kind of meaningful wayI held you You died They took you awaySometime they will call me to pick up your cremainsIrsquove prepared a place for you- there yoursquoll remainWith me until itrsquos my time to departThen werdquoll be blended togetherto stay heart to heartJan Gaylord

Novemberthe halloween candy is eaten and gone but it sure was dandy the pumpkin is still standing where it was put outside on the porch landing soon it will be time to carve our thanks with all the delicious trimmings while waiting for you to return home to our beginnings jjkazlauskas

smoke detectorsporadic nighttime chirping~for the birds Ann M Penton

emptying outopening to the present~ garbage day Ann M Penton

Cappuccino El Grande Even the word rdquoCappuccinordquo sings with poetry cries with mystery with delights yet undiscovered

a joy to speak a promise unfulfilled

I have learned that one Cappuccino Grande usually is good for three poems The fact that the Cappuccino is good is no guarantee that the poetry will be also by Cal Lambert

Page 12 november 2012 ConneCtion

Judi Oyler amp Mo

Part 2 - A Broken Relationship - Healed

My friend Judy wisely said ldquoRegret and guilt are a deadly combinationrdquo So went the scenario with Mo By the time Ray arrived I was deep in guilt and regret - the what-ifs were dragging me down and killing my horse Mo and I fought all the time we had a love-hate relationship going on I cried buckets of tears out of frustration and fearYou would think because I teach riding I would have a clue Nope I learned a long time ago my training skills with horses were limited to my endurance horses and my school horses I did have a lot of horsey people of all kinds stop in to see Mo over the years Some of them ended up in my stories I know some very unique horse people They range from New Age folks to the cowboy way people and everything in between Again ldquohe just needs a jobrdquo was the stock answer But I knew that now it went a lot deeper Our relationship was on the rocks My problem was as I saw it I didnrsquot have the time to ride him on a consistent basis I tried to feed-

lease him and he stopped eating and ran the fence day and night Home he came as a rack of bones It wasnrsquot the peoplersquos fault Mo did it to himself Our problems continued We needed an interventionQuite by accident one day my farrier Ray was respectfully listening to me complain about Mo as he trimmed his feet I was ranting and raving about the fact I needed to be able to ride this stinkenrsquo horse during the winter to take ladies on trail rides Ray intervened ldquoWellrdquo he said ldquoya know I also train horses How bout if I come by and we take a look see at whatrsquos going on between you twordquo Whoa Be still my heart maybe there is hope for us yetWhen Ray arrived I was lunging Mo Our plan was for Ray to ride him and make some suggestions Ray walked into the arena with Mo and it was ldquomano y manordquo They sized each other up and the games began - Mo is good at gamesMo knew this was going to be a tough human He dropped his head and quick as a snake he came in on Ray Ray stepped to the side and pulled Mo off balance The look on that horsersquos face was priceless - utter shock Human one horse zero He finished lunging Mo and moved over to his truck to get his saddleMo stood quietly as Ray got ready to saddle him Everything was fine until Ray drew the cinch That rotten horse tried to sit down but again was met with a firm hand He stood up as fast as he tried it sit

down Next came the bit and Mo clenched his teeth and reared up As his feet left the ground so did Rays Mo came down with Ray in control His eye went soft and he took his bit This was better than RFD TV I could not believe my seasoned endurance horse the love of my life had totally lost itRay stepped aboard and Mo dropped his head to the vertical and quietly walked off This could work Ray asked for a working trot and got it right off He asked for the lope and Mo blew He went to bucking - not a kill you buck but a leave me alone buck Ray took it all in stride and Mo settled down We then left on a trail ride for the next hour and a half that stinkinrsquo horse was perfect - no spook spin or buck Ray rode him on a lose rein I on the other hand always rode with light contactWhat Ray told me was I had a great horse but I needed to stop with the guilt stuff and take control back No

more ldquoOh poor Mordquo I learned that if Mo touched me first little by little he would take over control So Mo had to be a perfect gentlemen and no touching no turning his head or any of the tons of things he used to subtly take control It took a while for me to relax and breathe when I rode him I learned to let him have rein and take responsibility for himself and me which he used to do all the time Ray rode with me and Mo for several weeks and continued observe and recommend Then the day came and we went out alone It was one of the most thrilling days of my life and we had a great ride We still work on stuff but our relationship is healing and we are a team again I love that darn horse Thank You Ray ldquoThe horse through all its trials has preserved the sweetness of paradise in its bloodrdquo ~Johannes Jensen~Happy Trails

ldquoTimeless Meditations Mandalas and Patterns in Naturerdquo is an exhibit that is inspired and supported by a community coming together through art and compassion Highlights of the ldquoTimeless Meditationsrdquo exhibit juried by Catherine Nash will be the construction of a Tibetan sand mandala painting from November 5-November 10 by visiting Tibetan monk Lama Ngawang a talk by Dr Dean Pielstick explaining the symbolism of the Tibetan mandalas on November 7 in partnership with the Tubac Buddhist Meditation Center a mandala making workshop on November 10 with Cathi Silliman and a Mandala Dissolution Ceremony on November 10th For more information visit our website or call TCA at 520-398-2371

Timeless Meditations Mandalas amp Patterns in Nature

Patagonia Players Do --IMPROV

If yoursquove seen the TV show ldquoWhorsquos Line is it Anywayrdquo starring Drew Carey you know what on-the-spot Improv is Starting with suggestions from the audience (such as an activity or location) the Improv-ers spontaneously create unrehearsed scenes and act them out The newly formed Improv troupe of George Davis Olivia Lopez German Quiroga and Wendy Russell with Janice Pulliam as director invites you to come ldquoplayrdquo with us in the Tin Shed Theater (corner of 3rd Ave and Mendoza Alley) on Saturday November 17 at 7 pm and again on Sunday November 18 at 2 pm As a special treat audience members are encouraged to bring an everyday item from home to have it ldquoappraisedrdquo during an improvised spoof of public televisionrsquos ldquoAntiques Road Showrdquo In addition to comedy Improv Helen Chester will lead Patra Kelly and Olivia Lopez in a unique Dance Improv

numberAs Thanksgiving Day approaches letrsquos celebrate together something we are all thankful for the unique quality of life in southeastern Arizona And that includes our embracing extra-ordinary things especially when theyrsquore FREE (with suggested donation of $5)

If you think a voucher system for Medicare is a good idea Vote for Romney-RyanDo what you have to do -BUT VOTE

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DeAnza Restaurante amp Presenting a menu of Sonoran amp Southwestern Cuisine Dine in the relaxing atmosphere of our dining rooms or in the open air on our lovely patio

14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac OPEN 7 DAYS

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

Cantina

by Abe Paris

Step 1 Get a bottle half full with water because this keeps the grasshoppers from jumping out of the bottleStep 2 Go after dark You will see them up in the trees You will need a headlamp Grab the grasshoppers and put them in the bottle

How to Process Grasshoppers for Eating

Step 3 Put them in salt water and set to boil for 5 to 10 minutes Step 4 Let them dry 2 days straight Step5 Eat them Grasshoppers will taste like what they eat For example if they eat mint they will taste like mint Do not eat the spiny leg parts

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge 4th Annual

Saturday November 17th10 -330

Grassland Fair Featuring

educational talks bull music bull artdemonstrations amp exhibitsarchery lessions bull vendors

food bullactivities for kidsCall for info 520-823-4251

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge hosts its annual Grassland Fair a day of music

education local crafts fun for the kids and much more on Saturday November 17th 2012 from 1000 am to 330 pm Admission is free Exciting events will go all day Discover the sweeping grassland and its wildlife and learn about the rich history of this former ranchThe Fair is held at Buenos Aires Refuge Headquarters at the 1880s ranch house that is now the refuge Visitor Center with a grand view over the grasslands and majestic Baboquivari Peak This yearrsquos theme is ldquoBirds Bats and Butterfliesrdquo and experts will teach about the ldquoBrsquos of Buenos Airesrdquo See new visitor center exhibits and demonstrations of the masked bobwhite quail live birds of prey and live reptiles amphibians and invertebrate ldquocreepy crawliesrdquo A special presence at the fair is the Wilbur-Cruce Spanish Colonial Horses a type of Spanish horse that originated here on the Buenos Aires Ranch Bring the kids as there will be ongoing hands-on projects for them to enjoy in our Kids Corner A childrenrsquos wildlife art contest will have entries filling the walls of the Visitor Center and awards will be presented at the fairFood and shopping are available throughout the day in the open-air venue Local artisans will offer a variety of

crafts including photographs jewelry clothing and more as well as delicious regional foods Latin American musicians are featured midday and the rousing and athletic Aztec dancers perform at 245 pmCome and learn about grassland and riparian ecosystems and the challenges of managing the special plants and animals of this beautiful area Enjoy the wildlife the stunning mountain views and learn about efforts to bring back the endangered masked bobwhite quail and pronghorns back to their native grasslandYou may want to allow extra time to explore trails take a driving tour or amble along the boardwalk at the beautiful Arivaca Cienega The Refuge is located near Sasabe The scenic drive will take you past the Arivaca Cienega and its boardwalk trail Take I-19 to the AmadoArivaca Road exit (Exit 48) and follow Arivaca Road 23 miles to Arivaca then angle right onto Arivaca-Sasabe Road After 12 miles turn left onto AZ 286 and drive four miles then turn left onto the headquartersrsquo entrance roadFor more information go to the Friends of Buenos Aires NWR website at httpfriendsofbanwrorg or look on Facebook You may also call the Refuge at 5208234251

GRASSLAND FAIR AT BUENOS AIRES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

VOTE

November 6

Page 14 november 2012 ConneCtion

(520) 398-9665cougartrailwildbluenet wwwazseniorbuddiescom

Senior BuddiesEstate amp Moving Sales

Ginny amp Buddy Sahuarita to Rio RicoProven honest amp reliableWorking as a team

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom is Locally Owned amp Operated

261-2411

New bull Used amp Hard-to-Find

Personalized recommendations for great reads

All available online or with a quick phone call

Monica Tilley - 398-9650wwwthebookstoreladycom monicathebookstoreladycom

The Book Store Lady

Cactus Rose GalleryJewelry Original Paintings amp Prints

Photography Pottery Gourd Art

Located next to the Mercantile with Nancys Tailor Shop

Open Wed- Sun 10-4

I donrsquot remember life without my sister Erika She and I

are only 18 months apart and (other than a few squabbles) have been best friends for 40 years (Ugh ndash 40) As kids we were the perfect blend of frilly princesses and rough-and-tumble tomboys Our daily pleasures consisted of hours of bike riding (we pretended our bikes were horses) producing variety shows for our parents (complete with commercials) building forts in the woods hosting tea parties (all pets invited of course) and playing any version of dolls (miniature baby and Barbee) One of our favorite activities was building forts On the weekends or on summer vacations ndash Erika and I would move out of our bedrooms and move into our unconventional dwellings - a refrigerator box outside became an apartment with window cutouts and crayon-applied kitchen appliances (we slept curled up together with at least one small dog and the box upright ndash not lengthwise (Ahh the days before stiff knees) Sometimes the living room would be transformed into a complex series of caves and tunnels with tables draped in blankets As kids in Nogales we had an elaborate fort in a small forest in our neighborhood and while living in the Bahamas a small dingy became our ldquoguest houserdquo - we actually slept in that thing floating in the salt-water canal behind our houseIn our quest to make the most of impending adulthood (a future I dreaded) Erika and I made promises to stay close We knew that we would have separate families and separate homes but we planned to be neighbors ndash within walking distance - and have our children at the same time We would take turns babysitting for each other and spend time together being moms and best friends Well the reality is ndash I live on the farm that my husbandrsquos family owns in Amado and Erika lives an hour away in Tucson where her husband works I canrsquot move my farm and there is no work out in the country for Scott We get together as often as we can and talk on the phone quite a bit but an hour is actually pretty far away when you have a job and kids and school and all the other stuff that limits your time It was about 8 years ago when

Erika and I made another promise We were visiting our Grandmother in Minnesota when an article in a magazine tickled both of our insides It was about a group of women who have renovated old travel trailers adding gitchy western deacutecor ndash who would get together and go on little excursions We were so enamored with the little trailers equipped vintage appliances and frilly curtains that we hatched a plan to (someday) get our own (It seems that we were still looking for a fort to escape to) Even as I was making my promise I didnrsquot believe that we would ever actually do it I had already learned how life flies by and responsibility keeps you from indulging your personal desires When would I ever have an extra couple of thousand dollars to spend on a trailer instead of on utility bills car payments or groceries But we planned away that week in my Grandmotherrsquos house We even named our trailers ndash Erikarsquos would be Mexicali Rose (she was still being teased for sneaking across the border in high school on a regular basis) and mine would be Ramble On Rose (in keeping with the rose theme and to honor the Grateful Dead song of the same name) The dream was all but forgotten until recently Erika who was taking a break from mothering housekeeping studying (she is going to college to be a nurse) and working a part time job did a Craigslist search and by the end of the week she had bought a run-down 14rsquo travel trailer for $600 I started looking on Craigslist too but I couldnrsquot find anything I could afford Then I got a call from Erika She and her husband had found a vintage 1965 Shasta and bought it for me (ldquoif you want ithelliprdquo they said) for $250 The Shasta smelled awful ndash apparently itrsquos latest inhabitants were packrats but Erika and I proudly admired our new forts ndash parked side-by-side in her front yard ndash and have been getting together weekly for ldquoShasta Daysrdquo to clean paint refinish and decorate our little trailers and to plan our new adventures Somehow despite our busy lives we are finding the time for our dreamErikarsquos 40th birthday is coming up For her present I ordered two books on renovating travel trailers and I am embroidering and framing the following phrase for her as a gift A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams

The 42nd annual Fiesta at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park will take place from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday December 1 and 10 to 4 pm on Sunday the 2nd There is no charge for this event and admission to the park is free during the fiesta This is a celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley The two-day event will feature Native American Mexican and Southwest food crafts and performances Fifty booths representing a wide variety of local non-profit historical cultural and religious organizations will provide food handicrafts and information On the main stage there will be all-day continuous free entertainment featuring a multi-cultural variety of dance and music groups There will be all-day demonstrations of paper flower making rawhide braiding leatherworking horse hair rope making and tortilla making For children there will be pintildeatas hands-on traditional crafts and

La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori 42nd Annual Celebration

at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Parkactivities and live raptors Guided tours of the mission will be available both days as well as guided walks to the Santa Cruz River Sunday will begin with a traditional Mariachi Procession and Mass in front of the old mission church The procession begins in front of the visitor center at 1000 Mass begins when the procession returns to the church approximately 1030 No photos are permitted during the procession or mass or while sacred dances are being performedNo dogs or other pets are allowed in the park or on the fiesta grounds during the fiesta weekend The Anza Trailhead is closed to horseback riders during the fiesta The Tumacaacutecori Fiesta is sponsored by the National Park Service Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is located 45 miles south of Tucson and 15 miles north of Nogales Take exit 29 off of I-19 and follow the signs For information call the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0

Two Sisters One Dream

Laurel Loew

We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a

few but we cant have both Louis D Brandeis

pAGE 15

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

Join us as we Worship and Praise the LordSunday Morning Worship - 1030 am

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Wednesday Evening Meeting amp Bible Study - 6pm - Potluck at 5pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSEDThurs amp Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Sat 9-12

For Appointments call 520-407-5500 Ext 4503Clinic Hours

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSED bull Thurs - 9- 4 bull Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Saturday - 9 - 12

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca clinic

by Mark DresangPersons of the Dialogue Lucretia and Socarides ldquoWe write our own story Singularly we develop the players the scenery and all that matters The story is complicated no matter how it beginsrdquo(1)LUCRETIA Keep mopping Socrats I can easily talk while you mopSOCARIDES Then because of ldquoequifinality ndash the view that many beginnings can lead to the same results [i]n other words a specific outcomerdquo(2) the two of us will have made a clean sweep of the whole matter LU We will have only begun to clean house Yalersquos edifice is largeSOC ldquoThe greatest challenge that the United States has to face since its founding a struggle for the American soulrdquo(3) This is not Lincolnrsquos log cabinLU I particularly agree with Yale that individuals need to be independent responsible self-reliant accountable productive autonomous ndash keep mopping Socrats ndash and imaginativeSOC As he says we cannot be dependent on the government to take care of us That would be a state of dependency and a result of deficit thinkingLU What made and makes America great are personal liberty and independence ingenuity invention ldquothe right to succeed and fail on our ownrdquo and ldquocourageous determinationrdquo ldquoWe are sovereign independent actorsrdquo and we ldquocreate our own success storiesrdquoSOC He is very insistent on that and who would argue that positionLU And that things are not too complex for individuals to understand and figure outSOC Well Yale does say ldquosociety was not as complex as it is todayrdquo

and that ldquosociety [is] increasing in size and becoming more complexrdquo and that ldquolife is complicatedrdquo and that ldquothe American narrative is one of continuous outbursts ndash disorder and confusionrdquo and that it is intimidating to live in ldquoa world whose composition transforms from moment to moment [and] is in a constant fluxrdquoLU But too complex for individual persons to understand Too complex to allow successSOC I was afraid you would bring up success I think success needs to be defined Lucretia LU We donrsquot all know what success is SocratsSOC I donrsquot Listen to this please Lucretia ldquoOur ideas about success are themselves based on preconceptions and are also part of a self-perpetuating cycle preventing us from achieving the genuine success and happiness that we seek Fixation on [mundane] concerns subverts our best efforts leading either to counterfeit success or true frustrationrdquo(4) Some other day some other time we must talk about success LU Rome wasnrsquot destroyed in one day SocratsSOC ldquoWasnrsquot builtrdquo you meanLU Built destroyed whatever Socrats Yalersquos point is that ldquoit is up to each individual to use their natural strengths to create their own success for themselves their families and their communitiesrdquo(5)SOC Please donrsquot use that wordLU What wordSOC Natural It opens up a whole other can of wormsLU Yoursquore just dying to talk about Darwin the State of Nature the organic model natural law natural rights natural rules self-generation the natural instincts

SOC And free will Page one hundred sixteenLU Socrats we need to identify the major premises of Yalersquos book We must start with those firstSOC And we have Donrsquot depend on the government be autonomous and independent and success will be the result or sometimes failure like perhaps Penn State ldquoThe right to succeed and failrdquoLU The possibility of failure aside Socrats the point is that we must stick with what made America great Regain that greatness Take the constitution seriouslySOC We have become deficit thinkers and depend on the government to take care of our basic needsLU And if we return to the principles of the founding fathers we will regain our greatness And in short letrsquos start ldquofocusing on whatrsquos right about America and the American PeoplerdquoSOC This is not a good time to be Greek is itLU We donrsquot have time to talk about the rest of the world Socrats Itrsquos America wersquore interested in SOC Yale suggests that America is skating on thin iceLU The thin ice idiom yet again C Hues was right Socrats you need to ldquoget a liferdquoSOC What-do-artists-know-anywayLU I think Yale is an artist the way he has put his thoughts and ideas together Did you read his ldquoOde to Wordsrdquo He really cares about his country and the people I can admire a person who takes the time to do such a thingSOC Donrsquot forget people like Maggie and library Mary Theyrsquove been putting their ideas down on paper for years

LU I donrsquot get the connection SOC You should start And anyway I have been wondering if there is another way to look at the whole thingLU And you Socarides are ndash I suppose ndash the one who has this other way of looking at this ldquoculture of dependencyculture of successrdquo themeSOC No actually the ideas belong to Otto Rank and Ernest BeckerLU What could psychoanalysis

and the social sciences have to do with dependency and success What ideas have they possibly added to the great thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment and the principles propounded by the founding fathers What can they do about our ldquofinding our harmonic place [and] ending the culture of dependency for our children and everyone elserdquo(6)SOC Well their stuff is sort of different some might say complexLU Too complex for independent self-reliant autonomous persons like ourselvesSOC Well Yalersquos profiteers and politeers will-not-care-for-it-at-all letrsquos put it that wayLU And we should care about them Screw lsquoem Keep mopping Socrats wersquore not half way doneSOC Surely we are at least half way doneLU In your dreams Socrats We have undertaken a large project here Although we are tired we shall not rest until we have looked at these things from all the angles Therersquos a spot there Socrats no right there SOC ldquoThou art all fair my love there is no spot in theerdquo(7) but please move your feet Lucretia yoursquore standing on the mop Would you de-feat meLU Oh sorry Socrats no I would simply help you under-standSOC Merci beaucoup mon cherie Thank you belovedLU Il nrsquoya pas de qua mon petite pois Donrsquot mention it my little peaSOC Nice sandals by the way Hasta proximaLU They make me ldquofeel Barefoot all over as the Boys sayrdquo(8) Ciao for nowThe web site for Yalersquos book is wwwstrengthbasednationcom(1)) Wishnick Yale From a Culture of Dependency To a Culture of Success p 1641 Ibid p 152 Ibid p 127(4) Wallace B Alan Buddhism with an Attitude p 19(5) Wishnick p 103 (6) Ibid Part Three Eight(7) Bible Song of Solomon 47(8) Habegger My Wars are Laid Away in Books (The Life of Emily Dickinson) p 583

Platonic TectonicsTwo Lucretia Talks the Walk While Socarides Walks the Talk

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

Around Arivaca

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patiobull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use microsoft Word excel Publisher or Power Pointbull Homework help availablebullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch Library Hours are Closed Sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and Sat 9-5

to renew books call the renewal line at 903-2865 or Caviglia-arivaca branch Library at 594-5235

Enjoy the Connection

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Dia de los muertos is a time to honor and celebrate those who

have died We celebrate the lives of our loved ones and prepare altars for them In addition to friends and family we in Arivaca can honor all those who have lost their lives in our surrounding desert Many of you have most likely encountered belongings left in the desert by travelers And some of you may have picked up a few of these items throughout the years We have no way of knowing what happened to the person who was carrying them We can only hope that they made it through this harsh desert safely But it is possible that they are missing or lost their life in attempting to cross this land We invite you to bring some found objects from the desert to the All Souls Corner so we can honor and celebrate those who have struggled and possibly died while walking through this area

Dia de los Muertos

Library NewsBy Mary Kasulaitis

I am retiring from the Caviglia-Arivaca Library on November

17 I would like to thank everyone for all your help during the 12 years that I have been here It has been a wonderful place to work But donrsquot worry you may still see me I plan to volunteerA list of books about Arivaca and its history is up on the Caviglia-Arivaca Branch web page at wwwlibrarypimagovlocationsarivacaUsed books are for sale every day in the Meeting Room at the Arivaca Library courtesy of the Friends of the Arivaca Library New copies of Ruby Arizona Mining Mayhem and Murder and also Frontier Lady of Letters the heroic love story of Ines Fraser by Al and Bob Ring are available as well Ask at the desk for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Coey for more information at 594-5239 We can help you with e-readersWe would like to thank Beverly and Ranch Yach for the donation of a microscope to the Library

Sunday Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River will host the second annual community picnic on at the Tubac Community Center 50 Tubac Road in Tubac The event is sponsored by global Community Communications Alliance and the Hilltop Gallery Bring your family a picnic blankets and chairs and spend the afternoon celebrating the Santa Cruz River In addition to guided river walks there will be a youth art contest featuring the art work of students from kindergarten through grade 12 Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001

Thurs Nov 15 ndash 1 to 3 p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Drive Green Valley Main Program Suzanne Brayer on information that can be found in ldquoWills and Probaterdquo As genealogists we depend on clues to aid our trek along the ancestral trail Probate records can be a mother lode of clues Decedentrsquos date of death names of spouse and children in-laws places of residence land ownership religion and military service are just a few of the juicy tidbits these records can reveal Suzanne will provide strategies and sources to help analyze probate records and reconstruct family relationships Short Program Jon Ott will demonstrate ldquoIrfanViewrdquo a free to use image file manipulation software that is a very fast small compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for Windows users Visitors are welcome Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or joannherbstcoxnet) for more information or Google ldquogvgs azrdquo

follow the route of their pipeline through the foothills east of Mt Wrightson Wonderful views enhance this well-designed trail Meet at the Patagonia Post Office at 830 am with lunch and water Call hike leaders Chris and Mary Strohm to register or with questions 530-545-1191

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp 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 CosmoWorshiptrade sacred holiday songs written by the choirrsquos founder Donations appreciated wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sat Dec 8TH 11a - 3p - Equine Voices Rescue amp Sanctuary Holiday Open House in Amado Celebrate the holiday season at our fourth annual Open House Meet Gulliver our mascot and symbol of horse rescue and our other 40+ equine ldquoresidentsrdquo Relax and enjoy music food raffles and of course shopping at Gulliverrsquos General Store Tours of the ranch will be available and horse training techniques will be demonstrated 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 equinevoicesorg

Fri Dec 14 7 pm - Holiday Celebration - Live music baked yummies Santa Claus a Christmas play called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo and a special childrenrsquos Christmas songs presentation Ages 12 amp up - $9 advance $12 day of event Ages 6-11 - $6 advance $9 day of event Ages 5 amp under ndash free Proceeds benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Avalon Gardens 2074 Pendleton Dr Tumacacori AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sunday Dec 16th 2 pm - Christmas Concert by TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra a magnificent 40-voice choir Opening performance by Israfel Awakened Donations appreciated and benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Tubac Plaza Main Stage 29 Tubac Plaza Tubac AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

more Places to go - People to See - things to Do

Friday Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo with Dr Wendell Wilson Noted Tucson scientist and artist Dr Wendell Wilson will be the guest speaker at the Tubac Historical Societyrsquos membership meeting His illustrated presentation on the history of mineral art will feature extraordinary photographs of world famous mineral specimens as well as his artwork of minerals and mining artifacts Dr Also a display of his original paintings and rare publications from his personal collection The public is invited Tubac Presidio State Historic Park 1 Burruel Street in Tubac Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg

Fri Nov 16 - 215 pm - The Democratic Women in Action present ldquoThe Separation of Church and Staterdquo Richard Miller Member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will be our speaker This is an important topic in these times as religious values are creeping into our policy-making This is a fascinating talk that everyone should hear Wersquoll see you at the Joyner-Green Valley Library The public is welcome and encouraged to attend

Sat Nov 17 hike about 5 miles on the Arizona Trail from Kentucky Camp to Apache Springs with Friends of Sonoita Creek We wlll begin with a visit to the restored buildings which housed the Santa Rita Water Company and then

If you think Trickle-Down Economics is a good way to run a country - leaving the middle-class to hope for scraps from the mega-wealthy - Vote for Romney - Ryan

Just Vote

pAGE 17

Arivaca Helping Hear tsWere here to help serve the needs of Arivaca residents (living within the 85601 zip code area) If you need a little help with any of the following expenses give us a call

bull Propane bull Rent bull Water Company bull Gasoline bull Clinic Co-pay bull Phone bull Medical bull Auto Repair bull Taxes bull Eyeglasses amp Other approved expenses

Restrictions apply on types of expenses amounts and frequency of disbursals Arivaca Helping Hearts pays the expenses directly to the vender

Helping Ease Arivacans

Rough Times

Contact us at 398-8515 or 398-3033PO Box 156 Arivaca AZ 85601

Arivaca Community Desert Aid Medical Training amp Dialogue

Thanksgiving Potluck

Dr Norma Price will be offering a basic medical training to the Arivaca community that will cover common illnesses and injuries that residents may encounter when coming into contact with people crossing through the borderlands Topics will include blister care dehydration and heat-related illness sprains and strains hypothermia problems associated with drinking dirty water along with learning to access support with medical situations how to recognize medical emergencies and knowing when to call 9-1-1

by Chief Scot Van Boerum

As mentioned in last monthrsquos Connection we are in the process of updating our Five Year Strategic Plan We recently had a meeting at which several members of the public expressed their views on the District One of the suggestions that came out of the meeting was to provide a more specific picture of the District I believe the two most important measures of the success of the District are the services we provide and the tax rate We want to provide the best service at the lowest tax rate possibleThe strategic plan called for the District to effectively manage expenses through several efforts which directly resulted in a carryover of $50000 from last year into this current year When I assumed the role of Fire Chief this past March 64 of the budgeted revenues were based on taxes This is generally in line with the fire districts in Pima County where the average is 71 For the current budget year only 34 of our anticipated revenues are derived from taxes The balance of the anticipated revenue $25394963 is coming from alternative funding sources This is in line with our strategic plan which called for finding alternative revenue streams to maintain or reduce the tax burden on the residents of the DistrictThe current yearrsquos budgeted income includes grants that make up 27 To date we have applied for seventeen grants and successfully received $11569911 in grant funding with seven of the applications still pending In addition we have diligently

worked on improving our response capability for wild fire incidents both within and outside of the District Through training acquisition of equipment and vehicles we are able to more effectively respond to these incidents which also generate income when we respond outside of the District We currently have over $7000000 20 of income in receivables from the state of Arizona for wildland responses under our state cooperative agreementFinally we are working on shifting some of the burden from the taxpayer to the people who utilize our services To do this we have started charging for EMS responses by the District This is a revenue stream that has previously gone untapped To date we have already received over $120000 in unbudgeted revenue from insurance companies This includes sending bills for all responses involving illegal border crossers which account for over 15 of our EMS responses to the Border Patrol health insurance system We are anticipating additional income of approximately $1000000 or approximately 8 of the tax revenue between now and the end of the budget year June 30 2013 If you utilize our services and receive a bill please forward the bill to your insurance company Payment by the insurance company will be taken as payment in full for taxpayers of the District even if it is less than the full invoice For non-taxpayers we will continue with collection efforts to receive the full payment of the invoice

Arivaca Fire DistrictSignificant Progress Being Made

This training is designed for Arivaca residents with no previous medical training We also invite area medical workers from the Arivaca Clinic Arivaca Fire and No More Deaths Byrd Camp to join us to dialogue about providing effective medical care in the borderlands Norma Price MD practiced medicine in Atlanta GA for 25 years before moving to Arizona Since retiring she has been active with the Samaritans and No More Deaths since the organizations began She participates in administering humanitarian care and serves as medical consultant and educator for both organizations

Sunday November 18 o1-4pm Arivaca Community Center

DanSun Ranch especially Danny would like to thank all of the people for all the help since my accident Sunny could not have done it without you Arivaca is a great place to live People are willing to get down and dirty if their neighbor has fallen on difficult times Thank you all for your concern and support DanSun Ranch

Thank You

Come one come all to the fabulous Thanksgiving

Potluck Feast at the Arivaca Community Center It will be held on November 22nd from 1-3 Please bring a dish to share and your own place setting Join the c-ommunity to celebrate our gratitude for all the blessings in our lives It is such a beautiful

thing to share food while celebrating the spirit of our communityEveryone is welcome Bring all your family and friends Instruments and musicians welcome If therersquos interest a drumming circle will follow the feast

Thrus Nov 8 - 6pm - Arivaca Clinic Annual mtg amp dinner at Sweet Peas Cafe - call Julie Beal for reservations 398-2160 $$12Sunday Nov 18 - 1-4pm - Desert Aid Medical Training amp DialogueArivaca Community Center Free amp open to the publicSATURDAYS Every Sat - 9am Marians Market 1st Sat - 9am - Human Resources RUMMAGE SALE 3rd Sat - 1pm - Arivaca Family and Community Education Assn At the Old School (or at Library--call 594-5235 first) 3pm - Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting SUNDAYS - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for times - 398-28391st Sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop Assn meet at town water yard2nd Sun 4pm Arivaca Action Center - Board Mtgs 15925 W Universal Ranch Rd arivacaactioncenterinc gmailcomLast Sun - 530pm - Arivaca Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home MONDAYS - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - Silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire Dist Auxilary - at the Fire HouseTUESDAYS 1st Tues - 530pm Arivaca Alive promoting Arivaca - La Gitana Cantina - all welcome

1st Tues - 6pm - People Helping People - - Border Issues Community Chat - Providing hospitality and community support in the borderlands Arivaca Library2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-52393rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 333-8311 or 576-4466WEDNESDAYS 2nd Weds -4pm - Arivaca Coordinating Council ndash Human Resources Group mtg - Human Resource Office Public InvitedLast Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHURSDAYS 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy Fricchione for more info 398-98593rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg Fire House wwwarivacafiredistrictorg

FOR KIDSTues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 Creative Play Recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Comm Center) Call Ellen- 398-3010TEEN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WEDS - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIRL SCOUTS for all ages Contact Nathalie Dresang - 398- 3009FOR SENIORSTEATIME FOR SENIORS (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmSENIOR OUTINGS One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771

Send your notices to Connection POB 338 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

Meetings ampActivities

Around ArivacaPage 18 november 2012 connection

submitted by Glo WilliamsGreetings The Arivaca Action Center Inc is pleased to report that we received our 501(c)(3) exemption determination from the IRS as a public charity so gifts and contributions are deductible through the IRS We can also pursue additional possibilities that align with our mission of providing space for opportunities that enhance rural life Bring your ideas forward at the next board meeting on Sunday November 11th at 400 Free open computer hours and one-on-one classes are ongoing thanks to instructor Michele Fournier Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm Stop by and walk through the Art Gallery while you are there Featured artist Mark Dresangrsquos work is on display this month The Early Learning Center will

submitted by Nancy FricchioneArivaca Aliversquos holiday event raising funds to benefit the kids of Arivaca will be held December 8th We will be looking for donations of handmade crafts and candy for an old-fashioned holiday bazaar This will be a great time to pick up some low cost gifts and decorations for Christmas

Arivacarsquos Grande Dame Mary Jane

Broadhurst will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Sunday November 11 2012 I am hoping you have some room in the November issue to announce this milestone and to add that everyone is invited to her birthday celebration on Sunday November 11th at an Open House 300 pm - 500 pm at the Old Schoolhouse to come by and wish her a most happy And of course there will be cake

Describes plants growing in our area of the desert Includes 204 flowering plants with over 400 full color photographs

Designed for amateur wildflower enthusiasts the descriptions are written to easily aid identification

Index of Spanish common names

Available at Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee and La Gitana Cantina in ArivacaTubac Center of the Arts Tubac Presidio State Park in TubacBuenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge SasabeMariposa Books PatagoniaOrder at monicathebookstoreladycom or AdobeAlbatrossaolcom or call Maggie at 520-398-2379

Wildflowers a f i e l d g u i d e

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

Proceeds will go towards buying something great for the children of Arivaca Last year we bought an airplane teeter-totter for the community center playgroundPlease bring your donations of candy and crafts after Dec 1st to the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Co-op or the La Gitana Cantina For information call 398-9859

Kids enjoying the Teeter-Totter airplane at Arivaca Community Center playground purchased with funds from last years Arivaca Alives Candy Shack proceeds

Candy Shack and Holiday Gift Bazaar

Happy Birthday Mary Jane

be getting our licensing inspection visit at the end of October from the Arizona Department of Health Services Many of us have worked very hard to create a beautiful quality learning center for our youngest community members birth to 5 years old Glo Williams and Kathy Sheldon are overseeing this center and Rachel Barry is stepping up as Center Director We could use some help and donations getting the inside and outside of the building painted before the Artist Studio Tour in January The Arivaca Action Center will be hosting this event and several artists will be displaying their art at the Center If you are ready for little gardening we could also use help with our crop circle plot and invite all to stop by and join in the fun

Arivaca Action Center on the Move

RELAxING THERAPEUTIC massage by Kathishealingmassagecom in Arivaca at the Arivaca Action Center corner of Universal Ranch and Mesquite Roads Call Kathi Abbott at 520-904-9442 to schedule for Wednesdays between 11 am and 6 pm or Thursday mornings

HORSES BOARDED - Full service care Lg pens w shelters or box stalls with turnouts Close to trails Arena and round pen Trailer storage $ 235Mo THE RIDING CENTER Amado 520 398-2392

FOR SALE OR RENT - BY OWNER 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

URANTIA BOOK -Classes Mondays amp COSMIC FAMILY VOL 1 Classes Wednesdays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori by Elders amp Ministers Call first (520) 603-9932

GENTLE TOUCH Colt starting amp training 35 yrs exp Certified The Horseman Jimmy 398-3031

FOR SALE BY OWNER 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $325000 Terms By appointment only -l 480-993-8272

COSMOSERVICE Sundays 10 am Discussion Format - URANTIA BOOK Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori ndash Gabriel of Urantia amp Niann Emerson Chase amp Elders The Bright amp Morning Star Choir - Organic lunch follows Tours available Donations appreciated Call first (520) 603-9932

IF YOU BELIEVE out-sourcing American jobs is good business - Vote for Romney-Ryan

DUE TO THE GRASSHOPPERS mosquitos and lack of local foods the Community Center is cancelling the Desert Harvest Festival and local foods buffet that was scheduled for November 10th Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving potluck on November 22nd at 100 and share the delicious desert bounty there

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK November 22nd 1pm at Arivaca Community Center Everyone Welcome 398-3010 for more info

WE HAVE ANONYMOUS DONORS who are matching funds for all donations and membership fees we receive right now We are in need of some costly repairs and maintenance for the Community Center and very much appreciate your support Please mail all donations to ACC PO Box 36 Thank you so much

THE VEGETABLES available in November at the Arivaca Gardens booth are turnips radishes peppers lettuce and spinach Organic dates are also available The garden will be planting garlic Contact the garden about the days We also need volunteers to sell vegies at Marianrsquos Market on Saturdays Contact Rex Tucker at 398-2000 Hope to see you at the market and at the garden

SAVE THE DATE for the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Studio Tour - Saturday January 26 2013 Featuring a diversity of talent that makes our tiny town proud More info in upcoming Arivaca Connection and Green Valley News Tickets available beginning of January

RENT SALE - The Honey House Country living close to Arivaca $650 per mo $189500 2400 feet of space slump block construction Spacious comfortable place to live Used to be a honey processing plant Has a great kitchen with stainless appliances Great views of surrounding hills Can be rented partially furnished Separate Studio space and storage workshop on 25 fenced acres ~2 miles from town Call 398-3915

Cost 25 Cents per word bull You count - I accept Payment must be made prior to publication For Free amp Non-profit ads ONLY - No Charge NO PHONE ORDERS PLEASE -

Only written ads accepted bull Deadline 22th of each month

Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon For info amp times 520-323-2229 or wwwal-anon-azorg

TUBAC AL-ANON AA MTGS Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ARIVACA AA MEETINGS Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONERS-AA mtg - Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

aR e a SuppoR t Meet iNgS

Feature WriterS Mary Kasulaitis Tarenta Baldeschi Roxi Hardesty Judi Oyler Laurel Loew

ContributorSMartin LevowitzJ WilsonCeth JohnsonJaycee JohnsonAbe ParisHal MansfieldBarbara StockwellGlo WilliamsEllen DursemaBecky Meade

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 5203982379

email SoAZVoxaolcom wwwarivaca-connectioncom

StaFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

CONNECTION

The open forum format is for ideas opinions experiences whatever you want to share with the worldYour submission must not use libelous profane or vulgar language

bull All rights reserved

bull Articles are solely the property of the named contributor reprint or use without their permission is prohibited

bull Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or the advertisers

bull Published monthly as an open forum journal

bull All contributions are welcome but should be less than 1000 words for general interest or 250 words for public notice articles

bull DEADLINE 10 days prior to the end of the month

Scott Van Boerums chaffeeJohn KazlauskaJan GaylordCal LambertAnn M PentonMark DresangPeg RockDaniel Chitwood

COVER Birds amp Bidens - by Maggie Milinovitch and PhotoShop

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

pAGE 19

CEDAR CREEK Services

Dan Haughtbull Licensedbull Bondedbull Insured

In business in Arizona 30 years

Located In Arivaca

520-398-3326Cell 520-975-1127

bull WELL DRILLING ∙ PLuMBING REPAIRS

bull PuMP INSTALLATION amp REPAIRSbull WATER STORAGE TANKS bull SEPTIC TANKS- NEW amp REPAIRbull uNDERGROuND uTILITIES bull EXCAVATION amp GRADING

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Un-Classifieds

RDs BACKHOE SERVICE - Septic perks trenching amp grading Licensed amp Insured 30 yrs exp 398-9654

NOVEMBER 6TH - Your vote counts - go out and do it

20 ACRES FOR SALE 14050 W Jalisco Rd Well electric small septic horse corral sheds small structure and fully fenced Asking $79000 520-396-0865 or jferris94yahoocom

Johnnie Lakersquos

520-399-1302

Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake680 W Camino Casa Verde

Green Valley AZ 85614wwwgasolinealleygvcom

Selected Pima Countyrsquos SbC

Small business of the year award

in Amado

in patagonia

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

places to Go m people to see m things to Dotumacacori Nogalesin tubac in Arivaca

Green valley

Antiques amp CollectiblesReopening November 1st To welcome you during our reopening -with the

purchase of a semi-precious stone necklace youll receive a free matching bracelet

Our gems are all natural stones - no synthetics

HoursThursdays Fridays amp Saturdays 10 to 4 and by appointment 520-398-3033

Bill amp Connie Sparks

BIlls GEms amp mINEralsamp

Sat Nov 3 ndash 9 to 4 ndash Farmersrsquo Market Celebration of Dia de los Muertos ndash see ad page 3

Thurs Nov 22 ndash Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Arivaca Community Center

Sat Nov 24 ndash 7 ndash 11 ndash Dance to Al Foul ndash La Gitana Cantina

Oct11- 10a Talk- Facing the Climate Change Challenges Derek Lemione PhDThe challenges arise from complex social and natural systems interacting UU Congregation Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48 Turn EastSat Nov 17 - 9a 3rd Annual Amado Chili Cook Off - Amado Territory Classic Car Show Youth Talent Show amp lots of Chili Music by Beau Renfro amp Clear Country Maxima 99 Radio and Uncion Nortena Parking $2 or two cans of food - chili is $5 for all the tasting you can eat The Cook Off features CASI as well as a local cooks and fire departments Amado Territory exit 48 off I-19 Visit wwwamadoazcom Proceeds benefit Amado Food Bank Elephant Head Vol Fire Dept amp Amado Youth Alliance

Sat Nov 3 amp Sun Nov 4 - 10am to 5pm - Tubac An Art Experience - Historic Tubac Village Sponsored by Tubac Chamber of Commerce Info 520-398-2704 wwwtubacazcom

Sun Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River - Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001 Details on Page 16

Fri Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo - Tubac State Historic Park 1 Burruel St Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg Details on Page 16

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra - Tubac Plaza Main Stage wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542 Details on Page 16

Sat Nov 10 430-730 pm ndash St Andrewrsquos 60th Annual Barbecue St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Church 969 W Coungry Club Dr Nogales Pit-roasted beef barbecue tortillas beans cole slaw dessert beverage for $10 (adults) $6 (children) Take-out available $8 for lb barbecue Gift shop and bookstore open raffle of theme baskets Tickets available from Church members and at the door

Sunday Nov 18 at 4 pm - The Merling Trio in concert - Presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts at Americas Trade amp Commerce (formerly Sunrise Bank building) 825 N Grand Ave Nogales Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or Janice Pulliam at 706-614-6959

Sun Dec 2 2-6 pm Wine and Cheese Among the Trees 781 N Linda Vista Dr Nogales 23rd annual event will benefit St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees (mostly different each year) and numerous nativity scenes as well as a portion of the largest private collection of the late Hugh Cabotrsquos art work Sample 4 varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates For tickets call ClapperDeLong at (520) 287-5929 or St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic (520) 648-3242 75 Calle de las Tiendas Ste 129B Green Valley Tickets $25 (adults) and $5 (children) are available at the door

9am ndash Noon ndash Nov 3 ndash Visit the Desert Museum as the guest of Trico Electric Cooperative For members only ndash bring you Trico bill ndash meet the board learn about Tricorsquos programs and then learn about the animals Contact 520-744-2944 or wwwtricocoop

in tucsonFri amp Sat Nov 23 amp 24 - 11a - 4p - Patagonias 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk Contact Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060 See ad page 7

in sasabeSat Nov 17 - 10a - 330 - Grassland Fair - Buenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge See artice on page 11 for details

weds Nov 14 ndash 2 to 4 pm - Video showing of ldquoWhat they Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIrdquo Joyner-Green Valley Library Contact person Dr Daniel Wegener 520-663-5944 See article page 5 for details

Dec 1 amp 2 - 10a - 4p - 42nd annual La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori at the National Historical Park Tumacacori A celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley Free Contact Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0 See article on Page 14 for details

Page 5

LetterSEditor Richard Carmona is one of the most impressive men I have met in my 81 years The depth and breadth of Dr Richard Carmonarsquos maturity is one of his striking attributes given the poverty of his early life

A youthful Richard Carmona was headed toward delinquency and possibly a life of crime Instead he entered the military service where he found morality discipline purpose and heroism As a combat medic he was both wounded and decorated After his military service he became educated through the GI Bill eventually topping his class in medical school Graduating at the top of a medical school class takes brains hard work exceptional skill and a broad vision of what medicine at its best can beFor decades he has served his state and nation as physician deputy sheriff and SWAT team member teacher and in numerous other ways During his four years

as Surgeon General of these United States he showed independence of judgment He refused to set aside scientific evidence and common sense for partisan politics in spite of great pressure to do soDr Richard Carmona has led an exceptional life He could have rested on his laurels and gone quietly into retirement as one of Arizonarsquos revered citizensHowever as throughout his mature years when a compelling duty called he answered He has an unusually firm and refreshing grasp of the issues facing our nation from immigration policy and education challenges through how to deal with partisan gridlockI ask each voter to study the man his record and his position on key issues If you do I think -- like me -- you will vote for him to become the next U S Senator from ArizonaSincerely Hal Mansfield Green Valley

According to a new study done by the Pew Forum on Religion and

Public Life 20 of Americans say they have no religious affiliation This represents an increase from 15 in the last five years Meanwhile religious affiliations and issues continue to dominate events around the world To name a few conflict between Sunni and Shiite Muslims the persecution of Coptic Christians riots protesting the negative portrayals of the Prophet Muhammad the desecration of Hindu temples the slaying of Sikhs in their Temple While the apparent relevance of religion in American life may be changing globally religion could not be more important than it is todayConsequently to fully understand national and global events a deeper understanding of the influence of different religious traditions is indispensable Religion has shaped the development of human civilization throughout recorded historyTo this end CBS has recently released a program entitled ldquoWhat They Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIS a Religion Specialrdquo The Bahaacutersquoiacutes of

South Pima County will show this video at the Conrad Joyner Public Library in Green Valley on Wednesday November 14 at 200 pm According to Dr Daniel Wegener Chairman of the local Bahaacutersquoiacute Community ldquoWe think it is vitally important to promote a deeper understanding of the role of religion in past and present society We can overcome the barriers between religions and cultures by acquiring information about them Bahaacutersquoiacutes believe that there is only one God and that all the major religions originate from the same divine source We see religion as one book with many chapters Each new Divine Revelation advances civilization to a higher level of development in the ongoing process of Progressive Revelation Bahaacutersquoursquollaacuteh the founder of the Bahaacutersquoiacute Faith revealed a blue print for a future civilization while validating the religions of the past and the spiritual truths they all sharerdquoAn open discussion will follow the video Refreshments will be served All are welcome For more information please call 663-5944

Film on Three Religions at the Green Valley Public Library

Dear MaggieI realize that politically we are probably at opposite poles but I know we both hope for the best for our great nation I have some comments about presidential candidate Mitt Romney He has been married to the same woman his entire adult life and has remained faithful despite her battles with breast cancer and multiple sclerosis He has no skeletons in his closet but has graduated with honors from both Harvard Law School and Harvard Business School (MBA) programs which he undertook simultaneously while he was married with a couple of children Since he is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Saints (Mormon) we know he was also active in his church and probably serving in a leadership position He doesnrsquot smoke or drink nor has he ever taken any illegal drugs He is the father of five sons all of whom are productive citizens He did not inherit his wealth from his father but instead gave the inheritance away He was a cofounder of Bain Capital in 1982 which started out with a small office supply store in Massachusetts that turned into Staples with over 2000 stores and employs 90000 people Bain Capitalrsquos expertise and experience was also applied to advance other businesses such

as Dominorsquos Sealy Brookstone Weather Channel Burger King Warner Music Group Dollarama and Home Depot Supply He has been an unpaid bishop and stake president of his church for many years meaning the spiritual and temporal leaderadvisor of hundreds of families He was the unpaid PresidentCEO of the 2002 Olympic Games After being elected governor of Massachusetts taking no salary he eliminated a $15 billion budget deficit He is probably one of the wealthiest self-made men in our country but has given more in money service and time than most men In 2011 he gave over $4 million to charity almost 19 of his income Comparatively Obama gave 1 and Biden gave $300 Or 0013 Mitt Romney has no problem disclosing his school transcripts his social security card his law degree his draft notice his birth certificate medical records He is a man to be trusted and honored for his good works He is genuinely a patriot and proud to salute our flag Knowing what he stands for in every area of life I will vote for himSincerely Barbara Stockwell Arivaca October 24 2012

Mariposa books amp more

bullArizona Trail Gateway Suppliesbull Hiking Biking amp Camping Gearbull Books of local interest amp history middot local authors local flora amp fauna middot childrens literturebull Patagonias Visitor Center

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Unitarian UniversalistCongregation

SUNDAY SERVICES - 1000 AM

Placita del Sol bull Amado Territory bull I-19 Exit 48 Eastuugreenvalleyorg All ages races and lifestyles are welcome

Nov 4 - Choosing the Future -Rev Ken Brown Head of the UU Pacific Southwest District Nov 11 - Facing the Climate Challenge Dr Derek Lemione Nov 18 - They Knew They were Pilgrims Rev Dr Earl HoltNov 25 - Rev Dr Claudette Haney - Surprise

ldquoThere can be no doubt whatever that the people of the world of whatever race or religion derive their inspiration from one Heavenly source and are the subjects of one Godrdquo ndash Bahaacutersquoursquollaacuteh

ldquoWhat profit is there in agreeing that universal friendship is good and talking of the solidarity of the human race as a grand ideal Unless these thoughts are translated into the world of action they are uselessrdquo -- lsquoAbdursquol-Bahaacute

The Bahaacuteiacute Community of South Pima Countyannounces Open Discussions Introduction to the Bahaacuteiacute Faith

Questions and AnswersTuesdays 500 to 700 pm

Call for information or directions663-5944 in Green Valley or 398-9387 in Arivaca

Bahaacutersquoiacute Faith800-22-UNITE wwwbahaius

J Wilson Green Valley Much like a fresh caught fish out of water Willard ldquoMittrdquo Romney flips and flops on the sun baked planks of a fishing dockA man with no core values other than the accumulation of capital he flounders to find purchase for his vacillation on every issue that affects the country In deference to space and short attention spansthe following is a list I copied and pasted of five (out of 14) issues that Willard ldquoMittrdquo has done an about face on over the course of his ldquostellarrdquo career as a Vulture capitalist failed Governor and Head of an Olympic Committee that depended on a Federal Govt handout to succeed Soletrsquos let John McCain tell it These flip-flops have been resourced from wwwbusinessinsidercom14-bald-faced-mitt-romney-flip-flops-that-were-dug-up-by-john-mccain-20121 On Immigration- For a path to citizenship then AgainstFLIP ldquoGov Mitt Romney expressed support for an immigration program that places large numbers of illegal residents on the path toward citizenship Romney said illegal immigrants should have a chance to obtain citizenshiprdquo (Evan Lehmann ldquoRomney Supports Immigration

2Program But Not Granting lsquoAmnestyrsquordquo The Lowell Sun 33006) FLOP ldquo[I] think Irsquom best off to describe my own positions And my positions I think Irsquove just described for you ndash secure the border employment verification and no special pathway to citizenship I feel thatrsquos the course we ought to takerdquo (CNNrsquos ldquoThe Situation Roomrdquo 52207) 2 On Geo W Bushrsquos Tax CutsFLIP ldquo[R]omney spoke at the 10th annual legislative conference organized by US Rep Martin T Meehan (D-Lowell) and met with the Massachusetts delegation Congressional sources said that a point of contention arose when Romney refused to take a position on Bushrsquos massive 10-year tax cut planrdquo (Noelle Straub ldquoRomney Talks Policy With Bush Staffers Mass Delegationrdquo Boston Herald 41103) FLOP ldquoMcCain opposed President Bushrsquos tax cuts Romney noted lsquoI supported themrsquo the former governor saidrdquo (Lee Bandy ldquoRomney Targeting McCainrdquo The State [SC] 2407) FLIP ldquoI was an independent during the time of Reagan-Bush Irsquom not trying to return to Reagan-

Bushrdquo Mitt Romney said during a debate with Ted KennedyFLOP ldquorsquoRonald Reagan is one of my heroesrsquo Romney said as he praised Reaganrsquos strategy for winning the Cold War lsquoWe win they losersquordquo (Michael Levenson ldquoRomney Links Gay Marriage US Prestigerdquo The Boston Globe 22605) 4 On the NRA amp Gun LawsFLIP ldquo[Romney] said he will take stands that put him at odds with some traditional ultra- conservative groups and cited his support for the assault rifle ban and the Brady gun control law lsquoThatrsquos not going to make me the hero of the NRArsquo he said lsquoI donrsquot line up with a lot of special interest groupsrsquordquo (Andrew Miga ldquoMitt Rejects Right-Wing Aidrdquo Boston Herald 92394) FLOP Romney told a Derry NH audience lsquoIrsquom after the NRArsquos endorsement Irsquom not sure theyrsquoll give it to me I hope they will I also joined because if Irsquom going to ask for their endorsement theyrsquore going to ask for minersquordquo (Glen Johnson ldquoRomney Calls Himself A Longtime Hunterrdquo The Associated Press 4507) 5 Tax Pledges are beneath Romney until the presidency was in front of himFLIP ldquoFour years ago Mitt Romney broke with GOP tradition and refused to sign the [Americans for Tax Reform] pledge [to lsquooppose and veto any and all efforts to increase taxesrsquo]rdquo (Lisa Wangsness ldquoHealey Will Sign Antitax Pledgerdquo The Boston Globe 9406) ldquoRomneyrsquos Gubernatorial Campaign Spokesman Eric Fehrnstrom Dismissed Such Pledges At The Time As lsquoGovernment By Gimmickryrsquordquo (Scott Helman ldquoRomney Finds lsquoNo New Taxesrsquo Promise Suits Him After Allrdquo The Boston Globe

1507) FLOP ldquoAlmost five years after he refused to sign a lsquono new taxesrsquo pledge during his campaign for governor Mitt Romney announced that he had done just that as his campaign for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination began in earnestrdquo (Scott Helman ldquoRomney Finds lsquoNo New Taxesrsquo Promise Suits Him After Allrdquo The Boston Globe 1507) Beware by the time you read these bold stands on the issues by Willard ldquoMittrdquohellip they will have changed To believe this is a man of principles and values is a fools game -ltgt-I received the OctNov 2012 AARP magazine An article entitled ldquoConfessions of a CON manrdquo is a story about a man who spent a career scamming people out of their hard earned money with fly-by-night-schemes He explains how he was able to scam even the most sophisticatedhellip ldquoOn the outside you will see nothing but charm engaging personality and swagger On the inside lies a predatorhellipItrsquos every man for himself and the goal is to acquire as much money as possiblerdquo As I read this particular passage my thoughts turned to Willard ldquoMittrdquo Romney This IS Willard ldquoMittrdquo a man who has no compunction about closing companies here in the USA laying off American workers sending the jobs to China Indiain order to pad his pockets and those of his multi-millionaire friends This was his business at Bain Capital for fifteen years This was the business experience he is so proud of To this day he still benefits from these same practicesThere is no end to reasons why this man should never set foot in the White House except as a tourist standing in line and taking the tour like the rest of the 99

FLOUNDERCONMAN

President romneys new Flag

get ready

our new national anthem Doris Days

any Way the Wind blows

Democracy is a pathetic belief in the

collective wisdom of individual ignorance H L Mencken

Democracy is the process by which people

choose the man wholl get the blame Bertrand Russell

Page 7

main Street arivaca398-9488 wwwarivacaartistscom

ArivAcA Artists co-op

celebrate with US on dia de loS mUertoS

refreShmentS

november hoUrS fri and SUn 11-4 and Sat 10-4

La Gitana Cantina

398-0810Full Bar bull Pool TableWiFi Patio

Carry-Out Beer Wine amp Spirits

OPEN MTWT - 11am - 9pm FriSatampSun - 10am - 10pmHappy Hour - Mon - Fri 4-6 pm

L o c a t e d i n t h e h e a r t o f a r i v a c a

First Saturday Patio PartyNov 3rd - 11am - 2pmMusic by Side Effects

Al Foul amp Marcus Saturday Nov 24th - 7pm

Returning Nov 2nd Open Mic Jam - Friday Nites

In-home nonmedical services hellip for seniors by seniors

We match caring and compassionate seniors who want to help with seniors looking for help with in home services and transportation

Call 520-907-5207copy2010 Each office is independently owned and operated

All trademarks are registered trademarks of Corporate Mutual Resources Inc

sENiors Helping sENiorsreg

a way to give and to receivereg

by Maggie MilinovitchOn Arivacarsquos Main Street sits a small older house that now is home to the Arivaca Coordinating Council Human Resource Group Inc (The name is almost longer than the building) However the size is deceptive for what is going on inside Known locally as Arivaca Human Resources (AHR) it is a non-profit organization set up in 1988 to serve the needs of our low-income and aging population For all those years staff and volunteers have done just that with an amazing array of servicesAHRrsquos primary goal is to serve nutritious hot meals to their clients Mike Marden has been volunteering for the last 10 years and is responsible for planning and purchasing the food for the hot meals He cooks one day a week and handles whatever else falls into the food category After spending most of his life in the food service industry (he operated The Stuffed Olive in Green Valley from 1990 to lsquo96) he decided on a bus driverrsquos retirement ndash preparing food Mike also handles the monthly fundraising yard sale and is a member of the board of directorsIn the last year or so AHR has hit a couple of bumps in the road I asked Mike about them He said ldquoWersquore past all that now and carrying on with what needs to be done for our clientsrdquoIn further conversation with Mike he emphasized the ongoing need for volunteers to help with meal prep He recommended ldquoGet a friend to come with you and have lots of fun cooking together Everyone who does really enjoys their dayrdquo Also they need non-perishable foods for their food pantry which supplies emergency foods for those in need Currently 44 meals are prepared and most delivered Monday through Friday There is a dining room for those who want to come in for ldquosocialrdquo dining The meals as well as most of their services

are for those who meet eligibility requirements 55 years or older at 125 of poverty and disabled persons qualify Meals are also available to others if available and cost $375 per meal The meal funding comes from Pima County Community ActionThe people who work at AHR are Maria Alvarez ndash Program Coordinator and Office Manager Conchita Alvarez ndash Office Assistant Bobby Johnson - Senior Meals and bus driver Mark Stern ndash back-up driver Maria Amaya ndash Kitchen Maintenance and Cindy Cain - Bookkeeper The board of directors Eileen Vogel ndash VP Diana Dougherty ndash Secretary Bruce Hall ndash Treasurer Kelley Franz Carlotta Wray and Mike Marden ndash members Other AHR activities include distribution of bread furnished by the Green Valley Food Bank on Tuesdays Excess donated produce is distributed and if there is plenty it is stacked outside for the whole community to use (They need donations for a ramada to cover this bounty) There is a Food Pantry which accepts local donations of non-perishable foods Recycling is alive and well at AHR They have a Clothing Bank (donations from Buffalo Exchange and locals) The clothes cost from 25 cents to a dollar On the first Saturday of each month they hold a Yard Sale ndash 8am to Noon ndash for treasure hunters (Donations may be dropped off at the storage garage in back)AHR works with income eligible clients in getting help with such programs as Low Income Housing Energy Assistance WIC DES programs and AHCCCS providing information applications help with forms and transportation to interviews if necessaryTransportation and Senior Activities call on ldquoEl Burritordquo the bus for trips to interesting places such as a guided boat tour of Patagonia Lake

On Wednesdays the bus loads up for a trip to Green Valley for doctor appointments shopping and just getting out of DodgeFor people with children worrying about Christmas AHR signs up kids and each will receive a toy from Toys for Tots Parents just need to stop by the office to sign upAHR provides Life Line medical alert apparatus phone service for those who must for medical reasons

have a phone and the County Nurse visits once a month to do blood pressure checks and to visit home-bound personsAs I said it is an amazing array of services that would otherwise be lacking in our community So if yoursquore thinking of volunteering donating items or money ndash keep this valuable community asset in mind They are open Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm The phone number is 398-2771

Arivaca Coordinating Council Human Resource Group Inc

Mike Marden Maria Alvarez and Maria Amaya

Page 8 november 2012 ConneCtion

Tarenta Baldeschi

ins ea son

Summer hours Mon - Fri 8 - 5 bull Sun 8 - 3 bull June - July - August

HOURS MON- FRI 8 am - 5 pm - SAT 10 am - 5 pm CLOSED SUNDAYS amp HOLIDAYS - Call for Holiday schedule

Itrsquos the season of Thanksgiving We have all experienced the

joy of an abundant harvest of cucumbers peppers tomatoes beans corn squash pumpkins melons and so much more It makes all the hard work worthwhile when we see the flowers blooming one more time before it gets too cold and then watch the seeds scatter to bring more next year Most of the canning and drying of vegetables and fruits is completed and the pantries show their wealth In the not so distant past this was how we all used to livemdashfilling up the pantries and root cellars with the seasonrsquos last harvest We gave thanks for the little we had and shared with our family friends and neighborsIn the cycle of life through giving and receiving our gardens are a vital force of health and goodness Instead of walking away after the plants die and others go dormant gather the leaves and any other mulch materials like straw or woodchips and apply them thickly in the garden beds and paths that need it the most The microorganism and mycorrhizae in the soil can continue to work underneath the mulch It will create beauty and itrsquos another form of giving thanks to the garden There is an exchange of energy that occurs between you and the natural cycles in your gardens that brings you back to the center of the rhythm of life You become a part of the Tree of Life

If you are inspired to do more depending on your climate zones there is plenty you can plant Greens are easy to grow when itrsquos cooler as well as some of the root vegetables Here at Avalon Organic Gardens amp EcoVillage we make big efforts to grow all year round Even in November itrsquos not late to plant your garlic cloves If you havenrsquot done it you should give it a try By next May or June your garlic harvest will be abundant One clove will make one garlic bulb Thatrsquos a pretty good return Plant as many as you would like to eat in a whole year You can keep them stored to eat throughout the seasonOne exciting change and addition that can bring you closer to a sustainable lifestyle is growing your own grains This year we were successful in growing harvesting cleaning and grinding the authentic Sonoran White Kino Wheat We built an outside bread oven with mostly natural materials and are now baking many loaves of bread It was a cooperative effort with several farms and organizations to bring this Kino Wheat back to the Sonoran Desert If you havenrsquot tried growing some wheat you may want to experiment with this variety Contact Native SeedsSEARCH which is the best source for this seed Loosen your soil and broadcast your wheat seed all over it and rake it in slightly If you can cover it up with some straw to keep the environment moist enough after watering You will see the sprouts emerge within a week and they will keep on growing all winter In the early spring they will make a significant jump of growth until

their full maturity around June If you planted just a small area you can easily cut it by hand and start to process it according to your needs The new experience of growing your own wheat can be another special milestone in your gardening It also helps secure this ldquoArk of Tasterdquo historical seed for future generations to enjoyWhen celebrating Thanksgiving this year donrsquot forget to use your harvest or purchase the ingredients from your local farmers and gardeners And in your prayers add a thanksgiving to your gardens that give so abundantlyI hope you enjoy this season We give tours all year roundmdashcall the office at (520) 603-9932 visit wwwavalongardensorg or email csaavalongardens You can sign up for our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program all

year round with seasonal produce grown organically We have several pickup places and accept SNAP debit cardsWe are going to participate at the Saturday Nov 10th Sahuarita Pecan Festival httpwwwsahuaritapecanfestivalcom This will be our fourth year See you here or thereWe all want to thank you for supporting the Earth Harmony Festival this past October which brought people from all around the county state country and from SonoraMexico as well It was a celebration with the encouraging message that all of us can even in small ways participate in building a sustainable future that is wholesome and balanced on all levels physical emotional mindal and spiritualTarenta Baldeschi (Change Agent)

Give Thanks to your Gardens

Friday December 7th and Saturday December 8th from 6-9pm during the beautiful Tubac Luminaria nights TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra will perform several sets throughout the evenings at the Tubac Plaza Main Stage This will be the choirrsquos sixth year performing at Tubacrsquos Luminaria Nights and they are a favorite attraction of this annual family eventThis magnificent 40-voice choir will be performing traditional Christmas Carols as well as a few original sacred holiday CosmoWorshiptrade songs written by the choirrsquos founder CosmoWorship is a cosmic lyrical and melodic celestial experience The harmonies and arrangements are other-worldly and take the listener to heavenly realms There is nothing else like it on the planet

TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra have recorded three CosmoWorship CDs one of which is a Christmas Album called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo is also a wonderful musical Christmas play by the Global Change Theater Company for which the choirrsquos music is the backdrop and is available on DVD This Christmas play makes a wonderful Christmas gift for children and grandchildren every year The concerts will take place at the Tubac Plaza Main Stage next to the Out Of The Way Galleria at 29 Tubac Plaza Donations are appreciated which go toward Global Community Communications Schools for Teens amp Children For directions or more information call (520) 398-2542 or visit wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg

TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir at Tubac Luminaria Nights

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In La Entrada De Tubac

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See pictures and other properties at

wwwtomhostadcomIf you are thinking of selling

or buying - give me a call

Need a custom home built on one of these properties Call 398-8132

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GREEN VALLEY MADERA EH AREA5 AC 3000SF HM Horses $595KGated Custom 3000SF HM $695KCustom 3475 SF Madera Res $777KCustom 4BR3BAPool4+AC $399K --Double Fenced Horse Facilities

PATAGONIArsquoS 13th annual HOLIDAY ART WALK Fri and Sat after Thanksgiving Day November 23rd amp 24th 11 to 4 daily --------- Local Artists Open Studios Shops and Galleries with Visiting Artists Local Handmade Crafts Complimentary Holiday Refreshments Santa amp Good Cheer

By Martin Levowitz MIATO TELL THE TRUTH Mitt Romneyrsquos not such a bad fellow He used to be a moderate and probably still is but competing with such fungi as Gingrich and Santorum pushed him ever-further right ― in rhetoric at least Even so as a Preppie who seemed to lack substance and grit he attained little strength with his partyrsquos more hard-core right wing I think the first debate helped him a lot Not only was he confident his views became more moderate ndash or ldquocentristrdquo as they say Hersquos almost sure to get the right-wing vote ― Obama wonrsquot ― so now he has to concentrate on wooing those more moderate who still canrsquot quite decide Some may deride him as a flip-flopper and he is that but he might also be seen as a savvy helmsman adapting moment by moment to changing conditions Itrsquos sad to watch someone ndash anyone ndash abandon who he really is in order to be liked or to succeed In Babylon where I grew up thatrsquos not whatrsquos called integrity In fact itrsquos called selling your soul We all knew that in kindergarten and beneath the hype we know it now Caveat Emptor A candidate has got to tell us what we want to hear Importantly he has to seem sincere In our so-called democracy a candidate will always have to sell part of his soul to make the cut The system doesnrsquot sponsor outright authenticity Yoursquove got to blur your edges with a bit of camouflage like certain navy ships in times of war Makes you harder to hitThe GOP berates Barack for lacking leadership And they are right hersquos not so hot Yet itrsquos ironic that their man who seems to have no rudder and no keel is like a tuft of lint or plastic bag wafting this way and that in a changeable

breeze Itrsquos hard to say where Romneyrsquos really at because he isnrsquot really sure himself That might be merely humorous but it is also worrisome because as a Republican President hersquod be frontman for the same powerful consortium of self-serving profiteers ― the Cheney-Rumsfeld-Halliburton-Kochs ― who pulled the strings on that poor puppet-pawn-without-a-clue GeorgeldquoWrdquo and dumped us in the tarpits where we flounder to this dayIt seems these days as if more millionaires and billionaires run for elected office Forbes Perot Bloomberg Trump Romney et al Theyrsquove risen as far as a human being can in the business world attaining sainthood so to speak with money and prestige Theyrsquore members of prestigious boards for charities and opera companies Already owned The Hamptons summer mansion and the Aspen ski chalet the yacht and the corporate jet OK whatrsquos next Such CEOrsquos may still possess some narcissistic energy and not uncommonly dream of adding one final dazzling paragraph to their already-glorious eventual obituaries Public Service where all sorts of shiny new badges like stars in a limitless sky glimmer alluringly What more delicious candied cherry could one set atop the gilded sundae of ones fabled life What priceless gem to dazzle them when hung about my tan though scrawny neck Spending tens of millions of their own money such men bid for public office the way society matrons collect staggeringly expensive jewelry which by the way as you know is never really worn but kept safe in a bank vault underground while what they wear three times per year ― if that ― to World Premieres

and fashionable fetes are really just facsimiles made out of glass and glue which look fantastic if yoursquore standing far enough away and do not know Perhaps there is a pattern here beginning to emerge where what is real must take a back seat to that which just seems real Hmm call it Zeitgeist if you like It seems as if petty partisanship and bratty stubbornness are the chief business of government these days By the time Obama had won back in rsquo08 both Palin and McCain were worn quite thin Theyrsquod lost charisma and appeal The pundits kept asking ldquoNow who will speak for the Republican Party Reporters besieged Demagogue Limbaugh the Grand Old Man of Toxic Gas seeking comment ldquoJust give us something short Rush a couple hundred words How do you feel about an Obama Presidencyrdquo Cavalierly Rush

replied ldquoI need only four words I Hope He Fails rdquo Looking back over these last four years ndash one word per year ndash that seems to have been the more or less official operating- slogan of a disgruntled GOP dedicated first and foremost to frustrating any Obama initiative ldquoThis Kenyan Muslim Socialist who does he think he IS We must deny him all success no matter what the cost Above all we must make damn sure he doesnrsquot win a second term Foreclosures jobs and gasoline Donrsquot bug us with such trivia Wersquove got much more important work to dordquo And so Dear Fellow Citizen donrsquot be surprised if you should see this headline someday soon US Suffers Fatal Nosebleed Totally Exsanguinates A face will always hemorrhage when its nose has been cut off in spite verdadPlease read this articlersquos companion-piece ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION in this monthrsquos Patagonia Regional Times Gracias

Romnry Redux

Page 10 november 2012 ConneCtion

Poetry

Help support this rather unique open forum

community newspaper

Advertise in the Connection

go to wwwarivaca-connectioncom for rates or call 398-2379

Visitors to the historic artist colony of Tubac will enjoy

a variety of demonstrations by local and visiting artists during the weekend of November 3 amp 4 10am to 5pm both days New this year ldquoAn Art Experiencerdquo will host outdoor ldquoworking studiosrdquo tents set-up in front of the village galleries and studiosArt Experience is a celebration of the creative process A wide variety of art will be featured including painting sculpture fiber art and botanicals There will be artists demonstrations throughout

the weekend Visitors to the event can meet the artists and watch live demonstrations throughout the weekend they can also actively participate by voting for their favorite works of artTubac An Art Experience 2012 is a departure from previous Art Experience and ArtWalk events Tents will be setup throughout the village where artists will create their works and meet the public ldquoThis is a unique opportunity for the public to see Tubacrsquos gallery artists outdoors in the scenic beauty of the villagerdquo says Angela

Kirkner executive director of the Tubac Chamber of CommerceKnown as a haven for artists and a must-see for shoppers Tubac offers an eclectic mix of more than 100 shops fine art galleries and working artistsrsquo studios as well as dining lodging and golf Tubac is located at Exit 34 on I-19 45 miles south of Tucson To find out more about the artist colony of Tubac please contact the Tubac Chamber of Commerce at (520) 398-2704 or visit their website wwwtubacazcom

Local Artists Highlighted in Tubacs Art Experience

November 3 amp 4 2012

Diane Lisle Clay Hands Tubac demonstrating raku

Huachuca MountainsSeven Cities of CibolaSeven Cities of GoldMarching north they searchedEsteacutevan a black Moor slaveCoronado a Spanish conquistadorEsteacutevan killed by nativesCoronado defeated tired empty handedA northward quest continuesSome fail some prevailMile Post 102 and Mexico at our backA mountain trek and sweat to Huachucarsquos CrestGold not our prize an Arizona adventure isFire and ice blanket Millerrsquos granite flanksSurviving Douglas-fir white pine and aspentickle a mountain highA great white tethered guppy scans San Pedro Valley and Huachuca Crest for ldquoevil doersrdquo and black knapsacks bobbing in the night A minerrsquos bathtub spring quenches thirstDrop dead views abound this lofty perchFrom leeward slope Elegant Trogon hoarsebarking love callsBlackheaded Grosbeak bathing a shallow pool sporting dandelion horsetail mapleRufous-sided Towees flit about the hillside bushWestern Tanager all red yellow and black perch-ing piney bough and Red-shafted Flickers expressionless listening for bugs and grubsDown climbing Thunder Mountainrsquos cliffy snow patched switchbacks we join a Sunnyside Canyon old minersrsquo double trackInviting cathedral-like sycamores oaks and pines await and welcome adventuresome souls Straddling Scotia Canyonrsquos path twoforest monarchs mdash a beauty a beastSilky skinned and silvered sycamore festooned leaves red yellow greenand orange twinkling autumnrsquos lightFire scarred and tortured juniper limbsrotted heartwoodrsquos eleventh hourPortends adventure misadventure s chaffee

SANTA RITA LULLABY The dark creeps down as lights go on all over town Now in the distance I can hear a sigh Itrsquos the Santa Rita song a lullaby Small creatures call twilight spreads its mantle over all Our mountain skyline melts then fades from sight As I hear that faint refrain ldquoAllrsquos well Goodnightrdquo Silent watch we will keep Dream in sweet slumber deep We will guard you until morning Here I belong here where the Santa Ritas croon their song My mind grows tranquil while the hours go by When I hear that Santa Rita lullaby Peg Rock Green Valley

WALKING J FARM

grassfed beef middot Pastured Poultry amp Pork organically grown Produce middot CSa Shares

520-398-9050 middot amado aZ infowalkingjfarmcom wwwwalkingjfarmcom

pAGE 11

PagesBlue

Blue is the color of waterblue is the color of sky

blue is the color of a tearwhen a loved one dies

The body returns to the Earthand the blue

to the morning dewby Daniel Chitwood

Heart to HeartCrying again maybe foreverHow could I stop this pain from everStirring my heart until it criesldquoIrsquom lonely Where are you ldquo I know you diedI held you as calmly we ended your painI wonder now if Irsquoll see you againPeople talk of bridges and rainbows and suchI know they mean well but it doesnrsquot touchMe in any kind of meaningful wayI held you You died They took you awaySometime they will call me to pick up your cremainsIrsquove prepared a place for you- there yoursquoll remainWith me until itrsquos my time to departThen werdquoll be blended togetherto stay heart to heartJan Gaylord

Novemberthe halloween candy is eaten and gone but it sure was dandy the pumpkin is still standing where it was put outside on the porch landing soon it will be time to carve our thanks with all the delicious trimmings while waiting for you to return home to our beginnings jjkazlauskas

smoke detectorsporadic nighttime chirping~for the birds Ann M Penton

emptying outopening to the present~ garbage day Ann M Penton

Cappuccino El Grande Even the word rdquoCappuccinordquo sings with poetry cries with mystery with delights yet undiscovered

a joy to speak a promise unfulfilled

I have learned that one Cappuccino Grande usually is good for three poems The fact that the Cappuccino is good is no guarantee that the poetry will be also by Cal Lambert

Page 12 november 2012 ConneCtion

Judi Oyler amp Mo

Part 2 - A Broken Relationship - Healed

My friend Judy wisely said ldquoRegret and guilt are a deadly combinationrdquo So went the scenario with Mo By the time Ray arrived I was deep in guilt and regret - the what-ifs were dragging me down and killing my horse Mo and I fought all the time we had a love-hate relationship going on I cried buckets of tears out of frustration and fearYou would think because I teach riding I would have a clue Nope I learned a long time ago my training skills with horses were limited to my endurance horses and my school horses I did have a lot of horsey people of all kinds stop in to see Mo over the years Some of them ended up in my stories I know some very unique horse people They range from New Age folks to the cowboy way people and everything in between Again ldquohe just needs a jobrdquo was the stock answer But I knew that now it went a lot deeper Our relationship was on the rocks My problem was as I saw it I didnrsquot have the time to ride him on a consistent basis I tried to feed-

lease him and he stopped eating and ran the fence day and night Home he came as a rack of bones It wasnrsquot the peoplersquos fault Mo did it to himself Our problems continued We needed an interventionQuite by accident one day my farrier Ray was respectfully listening to me complain about Mo as he trimmed his feet I was ranting and raving about the fact I needed to be able to ride this stinkenrsquo horse during the winter to take ladies on trail rides Ray intervened ldquoWellrdquo he said ldquoya know I also train horses How bout if I come by and we take a look see at whatrsquos going on between you twordquo Whoa Be still my heart maybe there is hope for us yetWhen Ray arrived I was lunging Mo Our plan was for Ray to ride him and make some suggestions Ray walked into the arena with Mo and it was ldquomano y manordquo They sized each other up and the games began - Mo is good at gamesMo knew this was going to be a tough human He dropped his head and quick as a snake he came in on Ray Ray stepped to the side and pulled Mo off balance The look on that horsersquos face was priceless - utter shock Human one horse zero He finished lunging Mo and moved over to his truck to get his saddleMo stood quietly as Ray got ready to saddle him Everything was fine until Ray drew the cinch That rotten horse tried to sit down but again was met with a firm hand He stood up as fast as he tried it sit

down Next came the bit and Mo clenched his teeth and reared up As his feet left the ground so did Rays Mo came down with Ray in control His eye went soft and he took his bit This was better than RFD TV I could not believe my seasoned endurance horse the love of my life had totally lost itRay stepped aboard and Mo dropped his head to the vertical and quietly walked off This could work Ray asked for a working trot and got it right off He asked for the lope and Mo blew He went to bucking - not a kill you buck but a leave me alone buck Ray took it all in stride and Mo settled down We then left on a trail ride for the next hour and a half that stinkinrsquo horse was perfect - no spook spin or buck Ray rode him on a lose rein I on the other hand always rode with light contactWhat Ray told me was I had a great horse but I needed to stop with the guilt stuff and take control back No

more ldquoOh poor Mordquo I learned that if Mo touched me first little by little he would take over control So Mo had to be a perfect gentlemen and no touching no turning his head or any of the tons of things he used to subtly take control It took a while for me to relax and breathe when I rode him I learned to let him have rein and take responsibility for himself and me which he used to do all the time Ray rode with me and Mo for several weeks and continued observe and recommend Then the day came and we went out alone It was one of the most thrilling days of my life and we had a great ride We still work on stuff but our relationship is healing and we are a team again I love that darn horse Thank You Ray ldquoThe horse through all its trials has preserved the sweetness of paradise in its bloodrdquo ~Johannes Jensen~Happy Trails

ldquoTimeless Meditations Mandalas and Patterns in Naturerdquo is an exhibit that is inspired and supported by a community coming together through art and compassion Highlights of the ldquoTimeless Meditationsrdquo exhibit juried by Catherine Nash will be the construction of a Tibetan sand mandala painting from November 5-November 10 by visiting Tibetan monk Lama Ngawang a talk by Dr Dean Pielstick explaining the symbolism of the Tibetan mandalas on November 7 in partnership with the Tubac Buddhist Meditation Center a mandala making workshop on November 10 with Cathi Silliman and a Mandala Dissolution Ceremony on November 10th For more information visit our website or call TCA at 520-398-2371

Timeless Meditations Mandalas amp Patterns in Nature

Patagonia Players Do --IMPROV

If yoursquove seen the TV show ldquoWhorsquos Line is it Anywayrdquo starring Drew Carey you know what on-the-spot Improv is Starting with suggestions from the audience (such as an activity or location) the Improv-ers spontaneously create unrehearsed scenes and act them out The newly formed Improv troupe of George Davis Olivia Lopez German Quiroga and Wendy Russell with Janice Pulliam as director invites you to come ldquoplayrdquo with us in the Tin Shed Theater (corner of 3rd Ave and Mendoza Alley) on Saturday November 17 at 7 pm and again on Sunday November 18 at 2 pm As a special treat audience members are encouraged to bring an everyday item from home to have it ldquoappraisedrdquo during an improvised spoof of public televisionrsquos ldquoAntiques Road Showrdquo In addition to comedy Improv Helen Chester will lead Patra Kelly and Olivia Lopez in a unique Dance Improv

numberAs Thanksgiving Day approaches letrsquos celebrate together something we are all thankful for the unique quality of life in southeastern Arizona And that includes our embracing extra-ordinary things especially when theyrsquore FREE (with suggested donation of $5)

If you think a voucher system for Medicare is a good idea Vote for Romney-RyanDo what you have to do -BUT VOTE

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d

DeAnza Restaurante amp Presenting a menu of Sonoran amp Southwestern Cuisine Dine in the relaxing atmosphere of our dining rooms or in the open air on our lovely patio

14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac OPEN 7 DAYS

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

Cantina

by Abe Paris

Step 1 Get a bottle half full with water because this keeps the grasshoppers from jumping out of the bottleStep 2 Go after dark You will see them up in the trees You will need a headlamp Grab the grasshoppers and put them in the bottle

How to Process Grasshoppers for Eating

Step 3 Put them in salt water and set to boil for 5 to 10 minutes Step 4 Let them dry 2 days straight Step5 Eat them Grasshoppers will taste like what they eat For example if they eat mint they will taste like mint Do not eat the spiny leg parts

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge 4th Annual

Saturday November 17th10 -330

Grassland Fair Featuring

educational talks bull music bull artdemonstrations amp exhibitsarchery lessions bull vendors

food bullactivities for kidsCall for info 520-823-4251

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge hosts its annual Grassland Fair a day of music

education local crafts fun for the kids and much more on Saturday November 17th 2012 from 1000 am to 330 pm Admission is free Exciting events will go all day Discover the sweeping grassland and its wildlife and learn about the rich history of this former ranchThe Fair is held at Buenos Aires Refuge Headquarters at the 1880s ranch house that is now the refuge Visitor Center with a grand view over the grasslands and majestic Baboquivari Peak This yearrsquos theme is ldquoBirds Bats and Butterfliesrdquo and experts will teach about the ldquoBrsquos of Buenos Airesrdquo See new visitor center exhibits and demonstrations of the masked bobwhite quail live birds of prey and live reptiles amphibians and invertebrate ldquocreepy crawliesrdquo A special presence at the fair is the Wilbur-Cruce Spanish Colonial Horses a type of Spanish horse that originated here on the Buenos Aires Ranch Bring the kids as there will be ongoing hands-on projects for them to enjoy in our Kids Corner A childrenrsquos wildlife art contest will have entries filling the walls of the Visitor Center and awards will be presented at the fairFood and shopping are available throughout the day in the open-air venue Local artisans will offer a variety of

crafts including photographs jewelry clothing and more as well as delicious regional foods Latin American musicians are featured midday and the rousing and athletic Aztec dancers perform at 245 pmCome and learn about grassland and riparian ecosystems and the challenges of managing the special plants and animals of this beautiful area Enjoy the wildlife the stunning mountain views and learn about efforts to bring back the endangered masked bobwhite quail and pronghorns back to their native grasslandYou may want to allow extra time to explore trails take a driving tour or amble along the boardwalk at the beautiful Arivaca Cienega The Refuge is located near Sasabe The scenic drive will take you past the Arivaca Cienega and its boardwalk trail Take I-19 to the AmadoArivaca Road exit (Exit 48) and follow Arivaca Road 23 miles to Arivaca then angle right onto Arivaca-Sasabe Road After 12 miles turn left onto AZ 286 and drive four miles then turn left onto the headquartersrsquo entrance roadFor more information go to the Friends of Buenos Aires NWR website at httpfriendsofbanwrorg or look on Facebook You may also call the Refuge at 5208234251

GRASSLAND FAIR AT BUENOS AIRES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

VOTE

November 6

Page 14 november 2012 ConneCtion

(520) 398-9665cougartrailwildbluenet wwwazseniorbuddiescom

Senior BuddiesEstate amp Moving Sales

Ginny amp Buddy Sahuarita to Rio RicoProven honest amp reliableWorking as a team

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom is Locally Owned amp Operated

261-2411

New bull Used amp Hard-to-Find

Personalized recommendations for great reads

All available online or with a quick phone call

Monica Tilley - 398-9650wwwthebookstoreladycom monicathebookstoreladycom

The Book Store Lady

Cactus Rose GalleryJewelry Original Paintings amp Prints

Photography Pottery Gourd Art

Located next to the Mercantile with Nancys Tailor Shop

Open Wed- Sun 10-4

I donrsquot remember life without my sister Erika She and I

are only 18 months apart and (other than a few squabbles) have been best friends for 40 years (Ugh ndash 40) As kids we were the perfect blend of frilly princesses and rough-and-tumble tomboys Our daily pleasures consisted of hours of bike riding (we pretended our bikes were horses) producing variety shows for our parents (complete with commercials) building forts in the woods hosting tea parties (all pets invited of course) and playing any version of dolls (miniature baby and Barbee) One of our favorite activities was building forts On the weekends or on summer vacations ndash Erika and I would move out of our bedrooms and move into our unconventional dwellings - a refrigerator box outside became an apartment with window cutouts and crayon-applied kitchen appliances (we slept curled up together with at least one small dog and the box upright ndash not lengthwise (Ahh the days before stiff knees) Sometimes the living room would be transformed into a complex series of caves and tunnels with tables draped in blankets As kids in Nogales we had an elaborate fort in a small forest in our neighborhood and while living in the Bahamas a small dingy became our ldquoguest houserdquo - we actually slept in that thing floating in the salt-water canal behind our houseIn our quest to make the most of impending adulthood (a future I dreaded) Erika and I made promises to stay close We knew that we would have separate families and separate homes but we planned to be neighbors ndash within walking distance - and have our children at the same time We would take turns babysitting for each other and spend time together being moms and best friends Well the reality is ndash I live on the farm that my husbandrsquos family owns in Amado and Erika lives an hour away in Tucson where her husband works I canrsquot move my farm and there is no work out in the country for Scott We get together as often as we can and talk on the phone quite a bit but an hour is actually pretty far away when you have a job and kids and school and all the other stuff that limits your time It was about 8 years ago when

Erika and I made another promise We were visiting our Grandmother in Minnesota when an article in a magazine tickled both of our insides It was about a group of women who have renovated old travel trailers adding gitchy western deacutecor ndash who would get together and go on little excursions We were so enamored with the little trailers equipped vintage appliances and frilly curtains that we hatched a plan to (someday) get our own (It seems that we were still looking for a fort to escape to) Even as I was making my promise I didnrsquot believe that we would ever actually do it I had already learned how life flies by and responsibility keeps you from indulging your personal desires When would I ever have an extra couple of thousand dollars to spend on a trailer instead of on utility bills car payments or groceries But we planned away that week in my Grandmotherrsquos house We even named our trailers ndash Erikarsquos would be Mexicali Rose (she was still being teased for sneaking across the border in high school on a regular basis) and mine would be Ramble On Rose (in keeping with the rose theme and to honor the Grateful Dead song of the same name) The dream was all but forgotten until recently Erika who was taking a break from mothering housekeeping studying (she is going to college to be a nurse) and working a part time job did a Craigslist search and by the end of the week she had bought a run-down 14rsquo travel trailer for $600 I started looking on Craigslist too but I couldnrsquot find anything I could afford Then I got a call from Erika She and her husband had found a vintage 1965 Shasta and bought it for me (ldquoif you want ithelliprdquo they said) for $250 The Shasta smelled awful ndash apparently itrsquos latest inhabitants were packrats but Erika and I proudly admired our new forts ndash parked side-by-side in her front yard ndash and have been getting together weekly for ldquoShasta Daysrdquo to clean paint refinish and decorate our little trailers and to plan our new adventures Somehow despite our busy lives we are finding the time for our dreamErikarsquos 40th birthday is coming up For her present I ordered two books on renovating travel trailers and I am embroidering and framing the following phrase for her as a gift A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams

The 42nd annual Fiesta at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park will take place from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday December 1 and 10 to 4 pm on Sunday the 2nd There is no charge for this event and admission to the park is free during the fiesta This is a celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley The two-day event will feature Native American Mexican and Southwest food crafts and performances Fifty booths representing a wide variety of local non-profit historical cultural and religious organizations will provide food handicrafts and information On the main stage there will be all-day continuous free entertainment featuring a multi-cultural variety of dance and music groups There will be all-day demonstrations of paper flower making rawhide braiding leatherworking horse hair rope making and tortilla making For children there will be pintildeatas hands-on traditional crafts and

La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori 42nd Annual Celebration

at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Parkactivities and live raptors Guided tours of the mission will be available both days as well as guided walks to the Santa Cruz River Sunday will begin with a traditional Mariachi Procession and Mass in front of the old mission church The procession begins in front of the visitor center at 1000 Mass begins when the procession returns to the church approximately 1030 No photos are permitted during the procession or mass or while sacred dances are being performedNo dogs or other pets are allowed in the park or on the fiesta grounds during the fiesta weekend The Anza Trailhead is closed to horseback riders during the fiesta The Tumacaacutecori Fiesta is sponsored by the National Park Service Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is located 45 miles south of Tucson and 15 miles north of Nogales Take exit 29 off of I-19 and follow the signs For information call the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0

Two Sisters One Dream

Laurel Loew

We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a

few but we cant have both Louis D Brandeis

pAGE 15

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

Join us as we Worship and Praise the LordSunday Morning Worship - 1030 am

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Wednesday Evening Meeting amp Bible Study - 6pm - Potluck at 5pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSEDThurs amp Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Sat 9-12

For Appointments call 520-407-5500 Ext 4503Clinic Hours

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSED bull Thurs - 9- 4 bull Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Saturday - 9 - 12

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca clinic

by Mark DresangPersons of the Dialogue Lucretia and Socarides ldquoWe write our own story Singularly we develop the players the scenery and all that matters The story is complicated no matter how it beginsrdquo(1)LUCRETIA Keep mopping Socrats I can easily talk while you mopSOCARIDES Then because of ldquoequifinality ndash the view that many beginnings can lead to the same results [i]n other words a specific outcomerdquo(2) the two of us will have made a clean sweep of the whole matter LU We will have only begun to clean house Yalersquos edifice is largeSOC ldquoThe greatest challenge that the United States has to face since its founding a struggle for the American soulrdquo(3) This is not Lincolnrsquos log cabinLU I particularly agree with Yale that individuals need to be independent responsible self-reliant accountable productive autonomous ndash keep mopping Socrats ndash and imaginativeSOC As he says we cannot be dependent on the government to take care of us That would be a state of dependency and a result of deficit thinkingLU What made and makes America great are personal liberty and independence ingenuity invention ldquothe right to succeed and fail on our ownrdquo and ldquocourageous determinationrdquo ldquoWe are sovereign independent actorsrdquo and we ldquocreate our own success storiesrdquoSOC He is very insistent on that and who would argue that positionLU And that things are not too complex for individuals to understand and figure outSOC Well Yale does say ldquosociety was not as complex as it is todayrdquo

and that ldquosociety [is] increasing in size and becoming more complexrdquo and that ldquolife is complicatedrdquo and that ldquothe American narrative is one of continuous outbursts ndash disorder and confusionrdquo and that it is intimidating to live in ldquoa world whose composition transforms from moment to moment [and] is in a constant fluxrdquoLU But too complex for individual persons to understand Too complex to allow successSOC I was afraid you would bring up success I think success needs to be defined Lucretia LU We donrsquot all know what success is SocratsSOC I donrsquot Listen to this please Lucretia ldquoOur ideas about success are themselves based on preconceptions and are also part of a self-perpetuating cycle preventing us from achieving the genuine success and happiness that we seek Fixation on [mundane] concerns subverts our best efforts leading either to counterfeit success or true frustrationrdquo(4) Some other day some other time we must talk about success LU Rome wasnrsquot destroyed in one day SocratsSOC ldquoWasnrsquot builtrdquo you meanLU Built destroyed whatever Socrats Yalersquos point is that ldquoit is up to each individual to use their natural strengths to create their own success for themselves their families and their communitiesrdquo(5)SOC Please donrsquot use that wordLU What wordSOC Natural It opens up a whole other can of wormsLU Yoursquore just dying to talk about Darwin the State of Nature the organic model natural law natural rights natural rules self-generation the natural instincts

SOC And free will Page one hundred sixteenLU Socrats we need to identify the major premises of Yalersquos book We must start with those firstSOC And we have Donrsquot depend on the government be autonomous and independent and success will be the result or sometimes failure like perhaps Penn State ldquoThe right to succeed and failrdquoLU The possibility of failure aside Socrats the point is that we must stick with what made America great Regain that greatness Take the constitution seriouslySOC We have become deficit thinkers and depend on the government to take care of our basic needsLU And if we return to the principles of the founding fathers we will regain our greatness And in short letrsquos start ldquofocusing on whatrsquos right about America and the American PeoplerdquoSOC This is not a good time to be Greek is itLU We donrsquot have time to talk about the rest of the world Socrats Itrsquos America wersquore interested in SOC Yale suggests that America is skating on thin iceLU The thin ice idiom yet again C Hues was right Socrats you need to ldquoget a liferdquoSOC What-do-artists-know-anywayLU I think Yale is an artist the way he has put his thoughts and ideas together Did you read his ldquoOde to Wordsrdquo He really cares about his country and the people I can admire a person who takes the time to do such a thingSOC Donrsquot forget people like Maggie and library Mary Theyrsquove been putting their ideas down on paper for years

LU I donrsquot get the connection SOC You should start And anyway I have been wondering if there is another way to look at the whole thingLU And you Socarides are ndash I suppose ndash the one who has this other way of looking at this ldquoculture of dependencyculture of successrdquo themeSOC No actually the ideas belong to Otto Rank and Ernest BeckerLU What could psychoanalysis

and the social sciences have to do with dependency and success What ideas have they possibly added to the great thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment and the principles propounded by the founding fathers What can they do about our ldquofinding our harmonic place [and] ending the culture of dependency for our children and everyone elserdquo(6)SOC Well their stuff is sort of different some might say complexLU Too complex for independent self-reliant autonomous persons like ourselvesSOC Well Yalersquos profiteers and politeers will-not-care-for-it-at-all letrsquos put it that wayLU And we should care about them Screw lsquoem Keep mopping Socrats wersquore not half way doneSOC Surely we are at least half way doneLU In your dreams Socrats We have undertaken a large project here Although we are tired we shall not rest until we have looked at these things from all the angles Therersquos a spot there Socrats no right there SOC ldquoThou art all fair my love there is no spot in theerdquo(7) but please move your feet Lucretia yoursquore standing on the mop Would you de-feat meLU Oh sorry Socrats no I would simply help you under-standSOC Merci beaucoup mon cherie Thank you belovedLU Il nrsquoya pas de qua mon petite pois Donrsquot mention it my little peaSOC Nice sandals by the way Hasta proximaLU They make me ldquofeel Barefoot all over as the Boys sayrdquo(8) Ciao for nowThe web site for Yalersquos book is wwwstrengthbasednationcom(1)) Wishnick Yale From a Culture of Dependency To a Culture of Success p 1641 Ibid p 152 Ibid p 127(4) Wallace B Alan Buddhism with an Attitude p 19(5) Wishnick p 103 (6) Ibid Part Three Eight(7) Bible Song of Solomon 47(8) Habegger My Wars are Laid Away in Books (The Life of Emily Dickinson) p 583

Platonic TectonicsTwo Lucretia Talks the Walk While Socarides Walks the Talk

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

Around Arivaca

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patiobull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use microsoft Word excel Publisher or Power Pointbull Homework help availablebullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch Library Hours are Closed Sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and Sat 9-5

to renew books call the renewal line at 903-2865 or Caviglia-arivaca branch Library at 594-5235

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Dia de los muertos is a time to honor and celebrate those who

have died We celebrate the lives of our loved ones and prepare altars for them In addition to friends and family we in Arivaca can honor all those who have lost their lives in our surrounding desert Many of you have most likely encountered belongings left in the desert by travelers And some of you may have picked up a few of these items throughout the years We have no way of knowing what happened to the person who was carrying them We can only hope that they made it through this harsh desert safely But it is possible that they are missing or lost their life in attempting to cross this land We invite you to bring some found objects from the desert to the All Souls Corner so we can honor and celebrate those who have struggled and possibly died while walking through this area

Dia de los Muertos

Library NewsBy Mary Kasulaitis

I am retiring from the Caviglia-Arivaca Library on November

17 I would like to thank everyone for all your help during the 12 years that I have been here It has been a wonderful place to work But donrsquot worry you may still see me I plan to volunteerA list of books about Arivaca and its history is up on the Caviglia-Arivaca Branch web page at wwwlibrarypimagovlocationsarivacaUsed books are for sale every day in the Meeting Room at the Arivaca Library courtesy of the Friends of the Arivaca Library New copies of Ruby Arizona Mining Mayhem and Murder and also Frontier Lady of Letters the heroic love story of Ines Fraser by Al and Bob Ring are available as well Ask at the desk for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Coey for more information at 594-5239 We can help you with e-readersWe would like to thank Beverly and Ranch Yach for the donation of a microscope to the Library

Sunday Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River will host the second annual community picnic on at the Tubac Community Center 50 Tubac Road in Tubac The event is sponsored by global Community Communications Alliance and the Hilltop Gallery Bring your family a picnic blankets and chairs and spend the afternoon celebrating the Santa Cruz River In addition to guided river walks there will be a youth art contest featuring the art work of students from kindergarten through grade 12 Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001

Thurs Nov 15 ndash 1 to 3 p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Drive Green Valley Main Program Suzanne Brayer on information that can be found in ldquoWills and Probaterdquo As genealogists we depend on clues to aid our trek along the ancestral trail Probate records can be a mother lode of clues Decedentrsquos date of death names of spouse and children in-laws places of residence land ownership religion and military service are just a few of the juicy tidbits these records can reveal Suzanne will provide strategies and sources to help analyze probate records and reconstruct family relationships Short Program Jon Ott will demonstrate ldquoIrfanViewrdquo a free to use image file manipulation software that is a very fast small compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for Windows users Visitors are welcome Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or joannherbstcoxnet) for more information or Google ldquogvgs azrdquo

follow the route of their pipeline through the foothills east of Mt Wrightson Wonderful views enhance this well-designed trail Meet at the Patagonia Post Office at 830 am with lunch and water Call hike leaders Chris and Mary Strohm to register or with questions 530-545-1191

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp 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 CosmoWorshiptrade sacred holiday songs written by the choirrsquos founder Donations appreciated wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sat Dec 8TH 11a - 3p - Equine Voices Rescue amp Sanctuary Holiday Open House in Amado Celebrate the holiday season at our fourth annual Open House Meet Gulliver our mascot and symbol of horse rescue and our other 40+ equine ldquoresidentsrdquo Relax and enjoy music food raffles and of course shopping at Gulliverrsquos General Store Tours of the ranch will be available and horse training techniques will be demonstrated 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 equinevoicesorg

Fri Dec 14 7 pm - Holiday Celebration - Live music baked yummies Santa Claus a Christmas play called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo and a special childrenrsquos Christmas songs presentation Ages 12 amp up - $9 advance $12 day of event Ages 6-11 - $6 advance $9 day of event Ages 5 amp under ndash free Proceeds benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Avalon Gardens 2074 Pendleton Dr Tumacacori AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sunday Dec 16th 2 pm - Christmas Concert by TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra a magnificent 40-voice choir Opening performance by Israfel Awakened Donations appreciated and benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Tubac Plaza Main Stage 29 Tubac Plaza Tubac AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

more Places to go - People to See - things to Do

Friday Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo with Dr Wendell Wilson Noted Tucson scientist and artist Dr Wendell Wilson will be the guest speaker at the Tubac Historical Societyrsquos membership meeting His illustrated presentation on the history of mineral art will feature extraordinary photographs of world famous mineral specimens as well as his artwork of minerals and mining artifacts Dr Also a display of his original paintings and rare publications from his personal collection The public is invited Tubac Presidio State Historic Park 1 Burruel Street in Tubac Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg

Fri Nov 16 - 215 pm - The Democratic Women in Action present ldquoThe Separation of Church and Staterdquo Richard Miller Member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will be our speaker This is an important topic in these times as religious values are creeping into our policy-making This is a fascinating talk that everyone should hear Wersquoll see you at the Joyner-Green Valley Library The public is welcome and encouraged to attend

Sat Nov 17 hike about 5 miles on the Arizona Trail from Kentucky Camp to Apache Springs with Friends of Sonoita Creek We wlll begin with a visit to the restored buildings which housed the Santa Rita Water Company and then

If you think Trickle-Down Economics is a good way to run a country - leaving the middle-class to hope for scraps from the mega-wealthy - Vote for Romney - Ryan

Just Vote

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Arivaca Helping Hear tsWere here to help serve the needs of Arivaca residents (living within the 85601 zip code area) If you need a little help with any of the following expenses give us a call

bull Propane bull Rent bull Water Company bull Gasoline bull Clinic Co-pay bull Phone bull Medical bull Auto Repair bull Taxes bull Eyeglasses amp Other approved expenses

Restrictions apply on types of expenses amounts and frequency of disbursals Arivaca Helping Hearts pays the expenses directly to the vender

Helping Ease Arivacans

Rough Times

Contact us at 398-8515 or 398-3033PO Box 156 Arivaca AZ 85601

Arivaca Community Desert Aid Medical Training amp Dialogue

Thanksgiving Potluck

Dr Norma Price will be offering a basic medical training to the Arivaca community that will cover common illnesses and injuries that residents may encounter when coming into contact with people crossing through the borderlands Topics will include blister care dehydration and heat-related illness sprains and strains hypothermia problems associated with drinking dirty water along with learning to access support with medical situations how to recognize medical emergencies and knowing when to call 9-1-1

by Chief Scot Van Boerum

As mentioned in last monthrsquos Connection we are in the process of updating our Five Year Strategic Plan We recently had a meeting at which several members of the public expressed their views on the District One of the suggestions that came out of the meeting was to provide a more specific picture of the District I believe the two most important measures of the success of the District are the services we provide and the tax rate We want to provide the best service at the lowest tax rate possibleThe strategic plan called for the District to effectively manage expenses through several efforts which directly resulted in a carryover of $50000 from last year into this current year When I assumed the role of Fire Chief this past March 64 of the budgeted revenues were based on taxes This is generally in line with the fire districts in Pima County where the average is 71 For the current budget year only 34 of our anticipated revenues are derived from taxes The balance of the anticipated revenue $25394963 is coming from alternative funding sources This is in line with our strategic plan which called for finding alternative revenue streams to maintain or reduce the tax burden on the residents of the DistrictThe current yearrsquos budgeted income includes grants that make up 27 To date we have applied for seventeen grants and successfully received $11569911 in grant funding with seven of the applications still pending In addition we have diligently

worked on improving our response capability for wild fire incidents both within and outside of the District Through training acquisition of equipment and vehicles we are able to more effectively respond to these incidents which also generate income when we respond outside of the District We currently have over $7000000 20 of income in receivables from the state of Arizona for wildland responses under our state cooperative agreementFinally we are working on shifting some of the burden from the taxpayer to the people who utilize our services To do this we have started charging for EMS responses by the District This is a revenue stream that has previously gone untapped To date we have already received over $120000 in unbudgeted revenue from insurance companies This includes sending bills for all responses involving illegal border crossers which account for over 15 of our EMS responses to the Border Patrol health insurance system We are anticipating additional income of approximately $1000000 or approximately 8 of the tax revenue between now and the end of the budget year June 30 2013 If you utilize our services and receive a bill please forward the bill to your insurance company Payment by the insurance company will be taken as payment in full for taxpayers of the District even if it is less than the full invoice For non-taxpayers we will continue with collection efforts to receive the full payment of the invoice

Arivaca Fire DistrictSignificant Progress Being Made

This training is designed for Arivaca residents with no previous medical training We also invite area medical workers from the Arivaca Clinic Arivaca Fire and No More Deaths Byrd Camp to join us to dialogue about providing effective medical care in the borderlands Norma Price MD practiced medicine in Atlanta GA for 25 years before moving to Arizona Since retiring she has been active with the Samaritans and No More Deaths since the organizations began She participates in administering humanitarian care and serves as medical consultant and educator for both organizations

Sunday November 18 o1-4pm Arivaca Community Center

DanSun Ranch especially Danny would like to thank all of the people for all the help since my accident Sunny could not have done it without you Arivaca is a great place to live People are willing to get down and dirty if their neighbor has fallen on difficult times Thank you all for your concern and support DanSun Ranch

Thank You

Come one come all to the fabulous Thanksgiving

Potluck Feast at the Arivaca Community Center It will be held on November 22nd from 1-3 Please bring a dish to share and your own place setting Join the c-ommunity to celebrate our gratitude for all the blessings in our lives It is such a beautiful

thing to share food while celebrating the spirit of our communityEveryone is welcome Bring all your family and friends Instruments and musicians welcome If therersquos interest a drumming circle will follow the feast

Thrus Nov 8 - 6pm - Arivaca Clinic Annual mtg amp dinner at Sweet Peas Cafe - call Julie Beal for reservations 398-2160 $$12Sunday Nov 18 - 1-4pm - Desert Aid Medical Training amp DialogueArivaca Community Center Free amp open to the publicSATURDAYS Every Sat - 9am Marians Market 1st Sat - 9am - Human Resources RUMMAGE SALE 3rd Sat - 1pm - Arivaca Family and Community Education Assn At the Old School (or at Library--call 594-5235 first) 3pm - Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting SUNDAYS - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for times - 398-28391st Sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop Assn meet at town water yard2nd Sun 4pm Arivaca Action Center - Board Mtgs 15925 W Universal Ranch Rd arivacaactioncenterinc gmailcomLast Sun - 530pm - Arivaca Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home MONDAYS - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - Silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire Dist Auxilary - at the Fire HouseTUESDAYS 1st Tues - 530pm Arivaca Alive promoting Arivaca - La Gitana Cantina - all welcome

1st Tues - 6pm - People Helping People - - Border Issues Community Chat - Providing hospitality and community support in the borderlands Arivaca Library2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-52393rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 333-8311 or 576-4466WEDNESDAYS 2nd Weds -4pm - Arivaca Coordinating Council ndash Human Resources Group mtg - Human Resource Office Public InvitedLast Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHURSDAYS 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy Fricchione for more info 398-98593rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg Fire House wwwarivacafiredistrictorg

FOR KIDSTues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 Creative Play Recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Comm Center) Call Ellen- 398-3010TEEN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WEDS - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIRL SCOUTS for all ages Contact Nathalie Dresang - 398- 3009FOR SENIORSTEATIME FOR SENIORS (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmSENIOR OUTINGS One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771

Send your notices to Connection POB 338 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

Meetings ampActivities

Around ArivacaPage 18 november 2012 connection

submitted by Glo WilliamsGreetings The Arivaca Action Center Inc is pleased to report that we received our 501(c)(3) exemption determination from the IRS as a public charity so gifts and contributions are deductible through the IRS We can also pursue additional possibilities that align with our mission of providing space for opportunities that enhance rural life Bring your ideas forward at the next board meeting on Sunday November 11th at 400 Free open computer hours and one-on-one classes are ongoing thanks to instructor Michele Fournier Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm Stop by and walk through the Art Gallery while you are there Featured artist Mark Dresangrsquos work is on display this month The Early Learning Center will

submitted by Nancy FricchioneArivaca Aliversquos holiday event raising funds to benefit the kids of Arivaca will be held December 8th We will be looking for donations of handmade crafts and candy for an old-fashioned holiday bazaar This will be a great time to pick up some low cost gifts and decorations for Christmas

Arivacarsquos Grande Dame Mary Jane

Broadhurst will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Sunday November 11 2012 I am hoping you have some room in the November issue to announce this milestone and to add that everyone is invited to her birthday celebration on Sunday November 11th at an Open House 300 pm - 500 pm at the Old Schoolhouse to come by and wish her a most happy And of course there will be cake

Describes plants growing in our area of the desert Includes 204 flowering plants with over 400 full color photographs

Designed for amateur wildflower enthusiasts the descriptions are written to easily aid identification

Index of Spanish common names

Available at Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee and La Gitana Cantina in ArivacaTubac Center of the Arts Tubac Presidio State Park in TubacBuenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge SasabeMariposa Books PatagoniaOrder at monicathebookstoreladycom or AdobeAlbatrossaolcom or call Maggie at 520-398-2379

Wildflowers a f i e l d g u i d e

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

Proceeds will go towards buying something great for the children of Arivaca Last year we bought an airplane teeter-totter for the community center playgroundPlease bring your donations of candy and crafts after Dec 1st to the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Co-op or the La Gitana Cantina For information call 398-9859

Kids enjoying the Teeter-Totter airplane at Arivaca Community Center playground purchased with funds from last years Arivaca Alives Candy Shack proceeds

Candy Shack and Holiday Gift Bazaar

Happy Birthday Mary Jane

be getting our licensing inspection visit at the end of October from the Arizona Department of Health Services Many of us have worked very hard to create a beautiful quality learning center for our youngest community members birth to 5 years old Glo Williams and Kathy Sheldon are overseeing this center and Rachel Barry is stepping up as Center Director We could use some help and donations getting the inside and outside of the building painted before the Artist Studio Tour in January The Arivaca Action Center will be hosting this event and several artists will be displaying their art at the Center If you are ready for little gardening we could also use help with our crop circle plot and invite all to stop by and join in the fun

Arivaca Action Center on the Move

RELAxING THERAPEUTIC massage by Kathishealingmassagecom in Arivaca at the Arivaca Action Center corner of Universal Ranch and Mesquite Roads Call Kathi Abbott at 520-904-9442 to schedule for Wednesdays between 11 am and 6 pm or Thursday mornings

HORSES BOARDED - Full service care Lg pens w shelters or box stalls with turnouts Close to trails Arena and round pen Trailer storage $ 235Mo THE RIDING CENTER Amado 520 398-2392

FOR SALE OR RENT - BY OWNER 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

URANTIA BOOK -Classes Mondays amp COSMIC FAMILY VOL 1 Classes Wednesdays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori by Elders amp Ministers Call first (520) 603-9932

GENTLE TOUCH Colt starting amp training 35 yrs exp Certified The Horseman Jimmy 398-3031

FOR SALE BY OWNER 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $325000 Terms By appointment only -l 480-993-8272

COSMOSERVICE Sundays 10 am Discussion Format - URANTIA BOOK Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori ndash Gabriel of Urantia amp Niann Emerson Chase amp Elders The Bright amp Morning Star Choir - Organic lunch follows Tours available Donations appreciated Call first (520) 603-9932

IF YOU BELIEVE out-sourcing American jobs is good business - Vote for Romney-Ryan

DUE TO THE GRASSHOPPERS mosquitos and lack of local foods the Community Center is cancelling the Desert Harvest Festival and local foods buffet that was scheduled for November 10th Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving potluck on November 22nd at 100 and share the delicious desert bounty there

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK November 22nd 1pm at Arivaca Community Center Everyone Welcome 398-3010 for more info

WE HAVE ANONYMOUS DONORS who are matching funds for all donations and membership fees we receive right now We are in need of some costly repairs and maintenance for the Community Center and very much appreciate your support Please mail all donations to ACC PO Box 36 Thank you so much

THE VEGETABLES available in November at the Arivaca Gardens booth are turnips radishes peppers lettuce and spinach Organic dates are also available The garden will be planting garlic Contact the garden about the days We also need volunteers to sell vegies at Marianrsquos Market on Saturdays Contact Rex Tucker at 398-2000 Hope to see you at the market and at the garden

SAVE THE DATE for the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Studio Tour - Saturday January 26 2013 Featuring a diversity of talent that makes our tiny town proud More info in upcoming Arivaca Connection and Green Valley News Tickets available beginning of January

RENT SALE - The Honey House Country living close to Arivaca $650 per mo $189500 2400 feet of space slump block construction Spacious comfortable place to live Used to be a honey processing plant Has a great kitchen with stainless appliances Great views of surrounding hills Can be rented partially furnished Separate Studio space and storage workshop on 25 fenced acres ~2 miles from town Call 398-3915

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Only written ads accepted bull Deadline 22th of each month

Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon For info amp times 520-323-2229 or wwwal-anon-azorg

TUBAC AL-ANON AA MTGS Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ARIVACA AA MEETINGS Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONERS-AA mtg - Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

aR e a SuppoR t Meet iNgS

Feature WriterS Mary Kasulaitis Tarenta Baldeschi Roxi Hardesty Judi Oyler Laurel Loew

ContributorSMartin LevowitzJ WilsonCeth JohnsonJaycee JohnsonAbe ParisHal MansfieldBarbara StockwellGlo WilliamsEllen DursemaBecky Meade

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 5203982379

email SoAZVoxaolcom wwwarivaca-connectioncom

StaFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

CONNECTION

The open forum format is for ideas opinions experiences whatever you want to share with the worldYour submission must not use libelous profane or vulgar language

bull All rights reserved

bull Articles are solely the property of the named contributor reprint or use without their permission is prohibited

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bull DEADLINE 10 days prior to the end of the month

Scott Van Boerums chaffeeJohn KazlauskaJan GaylordCal LambertAnn M PentonMark DresangPeg RockDaniel Chitwood

COVER Birds amp Bidens - by Maggie Milinovitch and PhotoShop

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

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20 ACRES FOR SALE 14050 W Jalisco Rd Well electric small septic horse corral sheds small structure and fully fenced Asking $79000 520-396-0865 or jferris94yahoocom

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Selected Pima Countyrsquos SbC

Small business of the year award

in Amado

in patagonia

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places to Go m people to see m things to Dotumacacori Nogalesin tubac in Arivaca

Green valley

Antiques amp CollectiblesReopening November 1st To welcome you during our reopening -with the

purchase of a semi-precious stone necklace youll receive a free matching bracelet

Our gems are all natural stones - no synthetics

HoursThursdays Fridays amp Saturdays 10 to 4 and by appointment 520-398-3033

Bill amp Connie Sparks

BIlls GEms amp mINEralsamp

Sat Nov 3 ndash 9 to 4 ndash Farmersrsquo Market Celebration of Dia de los Muertos ndash see ad page 3

Thurs Nov 22 ndash Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Arivaca Community Center

Sat Nov 24 ndash 7 ndash 11 ndash Dance to Al Foul ndash La Gitana Cantina

Oct11- 10a Talk- Facing the Climate Change Challenges Derek Lemione PhDThe challenges arise from complex social and natural systems interacting UU Congregation Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48 Turn EastSat Nov 17 - 9a 3rd Annual Amado Chili Cook Off - Amado Territory Classic Car Show Youth Talent Show amp lots of Chili Music by Beau Renfro amp Clear Country Maxima 99 Radio and Uncion Nortena Parking $2 or two cans of food - chili is $5 for all the tasting you can eat The Cook Off features CASI as well as a local cooks and fire departments Amado Territory exit 48 off I-19 Visit wwwamadoazcom Proceeds benefit Amado Food Bank Elephant Head Vol Fire Dept amp Amado Youth Alliance

Sat Nov 3 amp Sun Nov 4 - 10am to 5pm - Tubac An Art Experience - Historic Tubac Village Sponsored by Tubac Chamber of Commerce Info 520-398-2704 wwwtubacazcom

Sun Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River - Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001 Details on Page 16

Fri Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo - Tubac State Historic Park 1 Burruel St Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg Details on Page 16

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra - Tubac Plaza Main Stage wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542 Details on Page 16

Sat Nov 10 430-730 pm ndash St Andrewrsquos 60th Annual Barbecue St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Church 969 W Coungry Club Dr Nogales Pit-roasted beef barbecue tortillas beans cole slaw dessert beverage for $10 (adults) $6 (children) Take-out available $8 for lb barbecue Gift shop and bookstore open raffle of theme baskets Tickets available from Church members and at the door

Sunday Nov 18 at 4 pm - The Merling Trio in concert - Presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts at Americas Trade amp Commerce (formerly Sunrise Bank building) 825 N Grand Ave Nogales Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or Janice Pulliam at 706-614-6959

Sun Dec 2 2-6 pm Wine and Cheese Among the Trees 781 N Linda Vista Dr Nogales 23rd annual event will benefit St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees (mostly different each year) and numerous nativity scenes as well as a portion of the largest private collection of the late Hugh Cabotrsquos art work Sample 4 varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates For tickets call ClapperDeLong at (520) 287-5929 or St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic (520) 648-3242 75 Calle de las Tiendas Ste 129B Green Valley Tickets $25 (adults) and $5 (children) are available at the door

9am ndash Noon ndash Nov 3 ndash Visit the Desert Museum as the guest of Trico Electric Cooperative For members only ndash bring you Trico bill ndash meet the board learn about Tricorsquos programs and then learn about the animals Contact 520-744-2944 or wwwtricocoop

in tucsonFri amp Sat Nov 23 amp 24 - 11a - 4p - Patagonias 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk Contact Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060 See ad page 7

in sasabeSat Nov 17 - 10a - 330 - Grassland Fair - Buenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge See artice on page 11 for details

weds Nov 14 ndash 2 to 4 pm - Video showing of ldquoWhat they Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIrdquo Joyner-Green Valley Library Contact person Dr Daniel Wegener 520-663-5944 See article page 5 for details

Dec 1 amp 2 - 10a - 4p - 42nd annual La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori at the National Historical Park Tumacacori A celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley Free Contact Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0 See article on Page 14 for details

Page 6 november 2012 ConneCtion

Unitarian UniversalistCongregation

SUNDAY SERVICES - 1000 AM

Placita del Sol bull Amado Territory bull I-19 Exit 48 Eastuugreenvalleyorg All ages races and lifestyles are welcome

Nov 4 - Choosing the Future -Rev Ken Brown Head of the UU Pacific Southwest District Nov 11 - Facing the Climate Challenge Dr Derek Lemione Nov 18 - They Knew They were Pilgrims Rev Dr Earl HoltNov 25 - Rev Dr Claudette Haney - Surprise

ldquoThere can be no doubt whatever that the people of the world of whatever race or religion derive their inspiration from one Heavenly source and are the subjects of one Godrdquo ndash Bahaacutersquoursquollaacuteh

ldquoWhat profit is there in agreeing that universal friendship is good and talking of the solidarity of the human race as a grand ideal Unless these thoughts are translated into the world of action they are uselessrdquo -- lsquoAbdursquol-Bahaacute

The Bahaacuteiacute Community of South Pima Countyannounces Open Discussions Introduction to the Bahaacuteiacute Faith

Questions and AnswersTuesdays 500 to 700 pm

Call for information or directions663-5944 in Green Valley or 398-9387 in Arivaca

Bahaacutersquoiacute Faith800-22-UNITE wwwbahaius

J Wilson Green Valley Much like a fresh caught fish out of water Willard ldquoMittrdquo Romney flips and flops on the sun baked planks of a fishing dockA man with no core values other than the accumulation of capital he flounders to find purchase for his vacillation on every issue that affects the country In deference to space and short attention spansthe following is a list I copied and pasted of five (out of 14) issues that Willard ldquoMittrdquo has done an about face on over the course of his ldquostellarrdquo career as a Vulture capitalist failed Governor and Head of an Olympic Committee that depended on a Federal Govt handout to succeed Soletrsquos let John McCain tell it These flip-flops have been resourced from wwwbusinessinsidercom14-bald-faced-mitt-romney-flip-flops-that-were-dug-up-by-john-mccain-20121 On Immigration- For a path to citizenship then AgainstFLIP ldquoGov Mitt Romney expressed support for an immigration program that places large numbers of illegal residents on the path toward citizenship Romney said illegal immigrants should have a chance to obtain citizenshiprdquo (Evan Lehmann ldquoRomney Supports Immigration

2Program But Not Granting lsquoAmnestyrsquordquo The Lowell Sun 33006) FLOP ldquo[I] think Irsquom best off to describe my own positions And my positions I think Irsquove just described for you ndash secure the border employment verification and no special pathway to citizenship I feel thatrsquos the course we ought to takerdquo (CNNrsquos ldquoThe Situation Roomrdquo 52207) 2 On Geo W Bushrsquos Tax CutsFLIP ldquo[R]omney spoke at the 10th annual legislative conference organized by US Rep Martin T Meehan (D-Lowell) and met with the Massachusetts delegation Congressional sources said that a point of contention arose when Romney refused to take a position on Bushrsquos massive 10-year tax cut planrdquo (Noelle Straub ldquoRomney Talks Policy With Bush Staffers Mass Delegationrdquo Boston Herald 41103) FLOP ldquoMcCain opposed President Bushrsquos tax cuts Romney noted lsquoI supported themrsquo the former governor saidrdquo (Lee Bandy ldquoRomney Targeting McCainrdquo The State [SC] 2407) FLIP ldquoI was an independent during the time of Reagan-Bush Irsquom not trying to return to Reagan-

Bushrdquo Mitt Romney said during a debate with Ted KennedyFLOP ldquorsquoRonald Reagan is one of my heroesrsquo Romney said as he praised Reaganrsquos strategy for winning the Cold War lsquoWe win they losersquordquo (Michael Levenson ldquoRomney Links Gay Marriage US Prestigerdquo The Boston Globe 22605) 4 On the NRA amp Gun LawsFLIP ldquo[Romney] said he will take stands that put him at odds with some traditional ultra- conservative groups and cited his support for the assault rifle ban and the Brady gun control law lsquoThatrsquos not going to make me the hero of the NRArsquo he said lsquoI donrsquot line up with a lot of special interest groupsrsquordquo (Andrew Miga ldquoMitt Rejects Right-Wing Aidrdquo Boston Herald 92394) FLOP Romney told a Derry NH audience lsquoIrsquom after the NRArsquos endorsement Irsquom not sure theyrsquoll give it to me I hope they will I also joined because if Irsquom going to ask for their endorsement theyrsquore going to ask for minersquordquo (Glen Johnson ldquoRomney Calls Himself A Longtime Hunterrdquo The Associated Press 4507) 5 Tax Pledges are beneath Romney until the presidency was in front of himFLIP ldquoFour years ago Mitt Romney broke with GOP tradition and refused to sign the [Americans for Tax Reform] pledge [to lsquooppose and veto any and all efforts to increase taxesrsquo]rdquo (Lisa Wangsness ldquoHealey Will Sign Antitax Pledgerdquo The Boston Globe 9406) ldquoRomneyrsquos Gubernatorial Campaign Spokesman Eric Fehrnstrom Dismissed Such Pledges At The Time As lsquoGovernment By Gimmickryrsquordquo (Scott Helman ldquoRomney Finds lsquoNo New Taxesrsquo Promise Suits Him After Allrdquo The Boston Globe

1507) FLOP ldquoAlmost five years after he refused to sign a lsquono new taxesrsquo pledge during his campaign for governor Mitt Romney announced that he had done just that as his campaign for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination began in earnestrdquo (Scott Helman ldquoRomney Finds lsquoNo New Taxesrsquo Promise Suits Him After Allrdquo The Boston Globe 1507) Beware by the time you read these bold stands on the issues by Willard ldquoMittrdquohellip they will have changed To believe this is a man of principles and values is a fools game -ltgt-I received the OctNov 2012 AARP magazine An article entitled ldquoConfessions of a CON manrdquo is a story about a man who spent a career scamming people out of their hard earned money with fly-by-night-schemes He explains how he was able to scam even the most sophisticatedhellip ldquoOn the outside you will see nothing but charm engaging personality and swagger On the inside lies a predatorhellipItrsquos every man for himself and the goal is to acquire as much money as possiblerdquo As I read this particular passage my thoughts turned to Willard ldquoMittrdquo Romney This IS Willard ldquoMittrdquo a man who has no compunction about closing companies here in the USA laying off American workers sending the jobs to China Indiain order to pad his pockets and those of his multi-millionaire friends This was his business at Bain Capital for fifteen years This was the business experience he is so proud of To this day he still benefits from these same practicesThere is no end to reasons why this man should never set foot in the White House except as a tourist standing in line and taking the tour like the rest of the 99

FLOUNDERCONMAN

President romneys new Flag

get ready

our new national anthem Doris Days

any Way the Wind blows

Democracy is a pathetic belief in the

collective wisdom of individual ignorance H L Mencken

Democracy is the process by which people

choose the man wholl get the blame Bertrand Russell

Page 7

main Street arivaca398-9488 wwwarivacaartistscom

ArivAcA Artists co-op

celebrate with US on dia de loS mUertoS

refreShmentS

november hoUrS fri and SUn 11-4 and Sat 10-4

La Gitana Cantina

398-0810Full Bar bull Pool TableWiFi Patio

Carry-Out Beer Wine amp Spirits

OPEN MTWT - 11am - 9pm FriSatampSun - 10am - 10pmHappy Hour - Mon - Fri 4-6 pm

L o c a t e d i n t h e h e a r t o f a r i v a c a

First Saturday Patio PartyNov 3rd - 11am - 2pmMusic by Side Effects

Al Foul amp Marcus Saturday Nov 24th - 7pm

Returning Nov 2nd Open Mic Jam - Friday Nites

In-home nonmedical services hellip for seniors by seniors

We match caring and compassionate seniors who want to help with seniors looking for help with in home services and transportation

Call 520-907-5207copy2010 Each office is independently owned and operated

All trademarks are registered trademarks of Corporate Mutual Resources Inc

sENiors Helping sENiorsreg

a way to give and to receivereg

by Maggie MilinovitchOn Arivacarsquos Main Street sits a small older house that now is home to the Arivaca Coordinating Council Human Resource Group Inc (The name is almost longer than the building) However the size is deceptive for what is going on inside Known locally as Arivaca Human Resources (AHR) it is a non-profit organization set up in 1988 to serve the needs of our low-income and aging population For all those years staff and volunteers have done just that with an amazing array of servicesAHRrsquos primary goal is to serve nutritious hot meals to their clients Mike Marden has been volunteering for the last 10 years and is responsible for planning and purchasing the food for the hot meals He cooks one day a week and handles whatever else falls into the food category After spending most of his life in the food service industry (he operated The Stuffed Olive in Green Valley from 1990 to lsquo96) he decided on a bus driverrsquos retirement ndash preparing food Mike also handles the monthly fundraising yard sale and is a member of the board of directorsIn the last year or so AHR has hit a couple of bumps in the road I asked Mike about them He said ldquoWersquore past all that now and carrying on with what needs to be done for our clientsrdquoIn further conversation with Mike he emphasized the ongoing need for volunteers to help with meal prep He recommended ldquoGet a friend to come with you and have lots of fun cooking together Everyone who does really enjoys their dayrdquo Also they need non-perishable foods for their food pantry which supplies emergency foods for those in need Currently 44 meals are prepared and most delivered Monday through Friday There is a dining room for those who want to come in for ldquosocialrdquo dining The meals as well as most of their services

are for those who meet eligibility requirements 55 years or older at 125 of poverty and disabled persons qualify Meals are also available to others if available and cost $375 per meal The meal funding comes from Pima County Community ActionThe people who work at AHR are Maria Alvarez ndash Program Coordinator and Office Manager Conchita Alvarez ndash Office Assistant Bobby Johnson - Senior Meals and bus driver Mark Stern ndash back-up driver Maria Amaya ndash Kitchen Maintenance and Cindy Cain - Bookkeeper The board of directors Eileen Vogel ndash VP Diana Dougherty ndash Secretary Bruce Hall ndash Treasurer Kelley Franz Carlotta Wray and Mike Marden ndash members Other AHR activities include distribution of bread furnished by the Green Valley Food Bank on Tuesdays Excess donated produce is distributed and if there is plenty it is stacked outside for the whole community to use (They need donations for a ramada to cover this bounty) There is a Food Pantry which accepts local donations of non-perishable foods Recycling is alive and well at AHR They have a Clothing Bank (donations from Buffalo Exchange and locals) The clothes cost from 25 cents to a dollar On the first Saturday of each month they hold a Yard Sale ndash 8am to Noon ndash for treasure hunters (Donations may be dropped off at the storage garage in back)AHR works with income eligible clients in getting help with such programs as Low Income Housing Energy Assistance WIC DES programs and AHCCCS providing information applications help with forms and transportation to interviews if necessaryTransportation and Senior Activities call on ldquoEl Burritordquo the bus for trips to interesting places such as a guided boat tour of Patagonia Lake

On Wednesdays the bus loads up for a trip to Green Valley for doctor appointments shopping and just getting out of DodgeFor people with children worrying about Christmas AHR signs up kids and each will receive a toy from Toys for Tots Parents just need to stop by the office to sign upAHR provides Life Line medical alert apparatus phone service for those who must for medical reasons

have a phone and the County Nurse visits once a month to do blood pressure checks and to visit home-bound personsAs I said it is an amazing array of services that would otherwise be lacking in our community So if yoursquore thinking of volunteering donating items or money ndash keep this valuable community asset in mind They are open Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm The phone number is 398-2771

Arivaca Coordinating Council Human Resource Group Inc

Mike Marden Maria Alvarez and Maria Amaya

Page 8 november 2012 ConneCtion

Tarenta Baldeschi

ins ea son

Summer hours Mon - Fri 8 - 5 bull Sun 8 - 3 bull June - July - August

HOURS MON- FRI 8 am - 5 pm - SAT 10 am - 5 pm CLOSED SUNDAYS amp HOLIDAYS - Call for Holiday schedule

Itrsquos the season of Thanksgiving We have all experienced the

joy of an abundant harvest of cucumbers peppers tomatoes beans corn squash pumpkins melons and so much more It makes all the hard work worthwhile when we see the flowers blooming one more time before it gets too cold and then watch the seeds scatter to bring more next year Most of the canning and drying of vegetables and fruits is completed and the pantries show their wealth In the not so distant past this was how we all used to livemdashfilling up the pantries and root cellars with the seasonrsquos last harvest We gave thanks for the little we had and shared with our family friends and neighborsIn the cycle of life through giving and receiving our gardens are a vital force of health and goodness Instead of walking away after the plants die and others go dormant gather the leaves and any other mulch materials like straw or woodchips and apply them thickly in the garden beds and paths that need it the most The microorganism and mycorrhizae in the soil can continue to work underneath the mulch It will create beauty and itrsquos another form of giving thanks to the garden There is an exchange of energy that occurs between you and the natural cycles in your gardens that brings you back to the center of the rhythm of life You become a part of the Tree of Life

If you are inspired to do more depending on your climate zones there is plenty you can plant Greens are easy to grow when itrsquos cooler as well as some of the root vegetables Here at Avalon Organic Gardens amp EcoVillage we make big efforts to grow all year round Even in November itrsquos not late to plant your garlic cloves If you havenrsquot done it you should give it a try By next May or June your garlic harvest will be abundant One clove will make one garlic bulb Thatrsquos a pretty good return Plant as many as you would like to eat in a whole year You can keep them stored to eat throughout the seasonOne exciting change and addition that can bring you closer to a sustainable lifestyle is growing your own grains This year we were successful in growing harvesting cleaning and grinding the authentic Sonoran White Kino Wheat We built an outside bread oven with mostly natural materials and are now baking many loaves of bread It was a cooperative effort with several farms and organizations to bring this Kino Wheat back to the Sonoran Desert If you havenrsquot tried growing some wheat you may want to experiment with this variety Contact Native SeedsSEARCH which is the best source for this seed Loosen your soil and broadcast your wheat seed all over it and rake it in slightly If you can cover it up with some straw to keep the environment moist enough after watering You will see the sprouts emerge within a week and they will keep on growing all winter In the early spring they will make a significant jump of growth until

their full maturity around June If you planted just a small area you can easily cut it by hand and start to process it according to your needs The new experience of growing your own wheat can be another special milestone in your gardening It also helps secure this ldquoArk of Tasterdquo historical seed for future generations to enjoyWhen celebrating Thanksgiving this year donrsquot forget to use your harvest or purchase the ingredients from your local farmers and gardeners And in your prayers add a thanksgiving to your gardens that give so abundantlyI hope you enjoy this season We give tours all year roundmdashcall the office at (520) 603-9932 visit wwwavalongardensorg or email csaavalongardens You can sign up for our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program all

year round with seasonal produce grown organically We have several pickup places and accept SNAP debit cardsWe are going to participate at the Saturday Nov 10th Sahuarita Pecan Festival httpwwwsahuaritapecanfestivalcom This will be our fourth year See you here or thereWe all want to thank you for supporting the Earth Harmony Festival this past October which brought people from all around the county state country and from SonoraMexico as well It was a celebration with the encouraging message that all of us can even in small ways participate in building a sustainable future that is wholesome and balanced on all levels physical emotional mindal and spiritualTarenta Baldeschi (Change Agent)

Give Thanks to your Gardens

Friday December 7th and Saturday December 8th from 6-9pm during the beautiful Tubac Luminaria nights TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra will perform several sets throughout the evenings at the Tubac Plaza Main Stage This will be the choirrsquos sixth year performing at Tubacrsquos Luminaria Nights and they are a favorite attraction of this annual family eventThis magnificent 40-voice choir will be performing traditional Christmas Carols as well as a few original sacred holiday CosmoWorshiptrade songs written by the choirrsquos founder CosmoWorship is a cosmic lyrical and melodic celestial experience The harmonies and arrangements are other-worldly and take the listener to heavenly realms There is nothing else like it on the planet

TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra have recorded three CosmoWorship CDs one of which is a Christmas Album called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo is also a wonderful musical Christmas play by the Global Change Theater Company for which the choirrsquos music is the backdrop and is available on DVD This Christmas play makes a wonderful Christmas gift for children and grandchildren every year The concerts will take place at the Tubac Plaza Main Stage next to the Out Of The Way Galleria at 29 Tubac Plaza Donations are appreciated which go toward Global Community Communications Schools for Teens amp Children For directions or more information call (520) 398-2542 or visit wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg

TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir at Tubac Luminaria Nights

pAGE 9

In La Entrada De Tubac

omhostad realty

See pictures and other properties at

wwwtomhostadcomIf you are thinking of selling

or buying - give me a call

Need a custom home built on one of these properties Call 398-8132

Tom HostadHomeOffice 398-8132

emailtomhostadearthlinknet

ARIVACA PROPERTIES5 Ac Parcel $18K OWC5 Ac 1539 SF 3BR2BA Horse Prop5 Ac 1344 SF 3BR2BA Arv Rd -Shed Carport like new $95K5 Ac Small Home $69K10 Ac HS G-HS Studio $299K --Horse Facilities Rd pen10 Ac High Parcel $45K10 Ac Twin Peaks $25K10 Ac 1800SF 3BR2BA $90K10 Ac Newer Custom Hm $399K --3BR2BAFenced Horse Stuff5 Ac New Custom Home Gated20 Ac Well Septic Solar Bldgs $95K40 Parcels Twin Peaks $60K plus

Sierrita Mtns 9+ Ac SFR In Escrow

GREEN VALLEY MADERA EH AREA5 AC 3000SF HM Horses $595KGated Custom 3000SF HM $695KCustom 3475 SF Madera Res $777KCustom 4BR3BAPool4+AC $399K --Double Fenced Horse Facilities

PATAGONIArsquoS 13th annual HOLIDAY ART WALK Fri and Sat after Thanksgiving Day November 23rd amp 24th 11 to 4 daily --------- Local Artists Open Studios Shops and Galleries with Visiting Artists Local Handmade Crafts Complimentary Holiday Refreshments Santa amp Good Cheer

By Martin Levowitz MIATO TELL THE TRUTH Mitt Romneyrsquos not such a bad fellow He used to be a moderate and probably still is but competing with such fungi as Gingrich and Santorum pushed him ever-further right ― in rhetoric at least Even so as a Preppie who seemed to lack substance and grit he attained little strength with his partyrsquos more hard-core right wing I think the first debate helped him a lot Not only was he confident his views became more moderate ndash or ldquocentristrdquo as they say Hersquos almost sure to get the right-wing vote ― Obama wonrsquot ― so now he has to concentrate on wooing those more moderate who still canrsquot quite decide Some may deride him as a flip-flopper and he is that but he might also be seen as a savvy helmsman adapting moment by moment to changing conditions Itrsquos sad to watch someone ndash anyone ndash abandon who he really is in order to be liked or to succeed In Babylon where I grew up thatrsquos not whatrsquos called integrity In fact itrsquos called selling your soul We all knew that in kindergarten and beneath the hype we know it now Caveat Emptor A candidate has got to tell us what we want to hear Importantly he has to seem sincere In our so-called democracy a candidate will always have to sell part of his soul to make the cut The system doesnrsquot sponsor outright authenticity Yoursquove got to blur your edges with a bit of camouflage like certain navy ships in times of war Makes you harder to hitThe GOP berates Barack for lacking leadership And they are right hersquos not so hot Yet itrsquos ironic that their man who seems to have no rudder and no keel is like a tuft of lint or plastic bag wafting this way and that in a changeable

breeze Itrsquos hard to say where Romneyrsquos really at because he isnrsquot really sure himself That might be merely humorous but it is also worrisome because as a Republican President hersquod be frontman for the same powerful consortium of self-serving profiteers ― the Cheney-Rumsfeld-Halliburton-Kochs ― who pulled the strings on that poor puppet-pawn-without-a-clue GeorgeldquoWrdquo and dumped us in the tarpits where we flounder to this dayIt seems these days as if more millionaires and billionaires run for elected office Forbes Perot Bloomberg Trump Romney et al Theyrsquove risen as far as a human being can in the business world attaining sainthood so to speak with money and prestige Theyrsquore members of prestigious boards for charities and opera companies Already owned The Hamptons summer mansion and the Aspen ski chalet the yacht and the corporate jet OK whatrsquos next Such CEOrsquos may still possess some narcissistic energy and not uncommonly dream of adding one final dazzling paragraph to their already-glorious eventual obituaries Public Service where all sorts of shiny new badges like stars in a limitless sky glimmer alluringly What more delicious candied cherry could one set atop the gilded sundae of ones fabled life What priceless gem to dazzle them when hung about my tan though scrawny neck Spending tens of millions of their own money such men bid for public office the way society matrons collect staggeringly expensive jewelry which by the way as you know is never really worn but kept safe in a bank vault underground while what they wear three times per year ― if that ― to World Premieres

and fashionable fetes are really just facsimiles made out of glass and glue which look fantastic if yoursquore standing far enough away and do not know Perhaps there is a pattern here beginning to emerge where what is real must take a back seat to that which just seems real Hmm call it Zeitgeist if you like It seems as if petty partisanship and bratty stubbornness are the chief business of government these days By the time Obama had won back in rsquo08 both Palin and McCain were worn quite thin Theyrsquod lost charisma and appeal The pundits kept asking ldquoNow who will speak for the Republican Party Reporters besieged Demagogue Limbaugh the Grand Old Man of Toxic Gas seeking comment ldquoJust give us something short Rush a couple hundred words How do you feel about an Obama Presidencyrdquo Cavalierly Rush

replied ldquoI need only four words I Hope He Fails rdquo Looking back over these last four years ndash one word per year ndash that seems to have been the more or less official operating- slogan of a disgruntled GOP dedicated first and foremost to frustrating any Obama initiative ldquoThis Kenyan Muslim Socialist who does he think he IS We must deny him all success no matter what the cost Above all we must make damn sure he doesnrsquot win a second term Foreclosures jobs and gasoline Donrsquot bug us with such trivia Wersquove got much more important work to dordquo And so Dear Fellow Citizen donrsquot be surprised if you should see this headline someday soon US Suffers Fatal Nosebleed Totally Exsanguinates A face will always hemorrhage when its nose has been cut off in spite verdadPlease read this articlersquos companion-piece ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION in this monthrsquos Patagonia Regional Times Gracias

Romnry Redux

Page 10 november 2012 ConneCtion

Poetry

Help support this rather unique open forum

community newspaper

Advertise in the Connection

go to wwwarivaca-connectioncom for rates or call 398-2379

Visitors to the historic artist colony of Tubac will enjoy

a variety of demonstrations by local and visiting artists during the weekend of November 3 amp 4 10am to 5pm both days New this year ldquoAn Art Experiencerdquo will host outdoor ldquoworking studiosrdquo tents set-up in front of the village galleries and studiosArt Experience is a celebration of the creative process A wide variety of art will be featured including painting sculpture fiber art and botanicals There will be artists demonstrations throughout

the weekend Visitors to the event can meet the artists and watch live demonstrations throughout the weekend they can also actively participate by voting for their favorite works of artTubac An Art Experience 2012 is a departure from previous Art Experience and ArtWalk events Tents will be setup throughout the village where artists will create their works and meet the public ldquoThis is a unique opportunity for the public to see Tubacrsquos gallery artists outdoors in the scenic beauty of the villagerdquo says Angela

Kirkner executive director of the Tubac Chamber of CommerceKnown as a haven for artists and a must-see for shoppers Tubac offers an eclectic mix of more than 100 shops fine art galleries and working artistsrsquo studios as well as dining lodging and golf Tubac is located at Exit 34 on I-19 45 miles south of Tucson To find out more about the artist colony of Tubac please contact the Tubac Chamber of Commerce at (520) 398-2704 or visit their website wwwtubacazcom

Local Artists Highlighted in Tubacs Art Experience

November 3 amp 4 2012

Diane Lisle Clay Hands Tubac demonstrating raku

Huachuca MountainsSeven Cities of CibolaSeven Cities of GoldMarching north they searchedEsteacutevan a black Moor slaveCoronado a Spanish conquistadorEsteacutevan killed by nativesCoronado defeated tired empty handedA northward quest continuesSome fail some prevailMile Post 102 and Mexico at our backA mountain trek and sweat to Huachucarsquos CrestGold not our prize an Arizona adventure isFire and ice blanket Millerrsquos granite flanksSurviving Douglas-fir white pine and aspentickle a mountain highA great white tethered guppy scans San Pedro Valley and Huachuca Crest for ldquoevil doersrdquo and black knapsacks bobbing in the night A minerrsquos bathtub spring quenches thirstDrop dead views abound this lofty perchFrom leeward slope Elegant Trogon hoarsebarking love callsBlackheaded Grosbeak bathing a shallow pool sporting dandelion horsetail mapleRufous-sided Towees flit about the hillside bushWestern Tanager all red yellow and black perch-ing piney bough and Red-shafted Flickers expressionless listening for bugs and grubsDown climbing Thunder Mountainrsquos cliffy snow patched switchbacks we join a Sunnyside Canyon old minersrsquo double trackInviting cathedral-like sycamores oaks and pines await and welcome adventuresome souls Straddling Scotia Canyonrsquos path twoforest monarchs mdash a beauty a beastSilky skinned and silvered sycamore festooned leaves red yellow greenand orange twinkling autumnrsquos lightFire scarred and tortured juniper limbsrotted heartwoodrsquos eleventh hourPortends adventure misadventure s chaffee

SANTA RITA LULLABY The dark creeps down as lights go on all over town Now in the distance I can hear a sigh Itrsquos the Santa Rita song a lullaby Small creatures call twilight spreads its mantle over all Our mountain skyline melts then fades from sight As I hear that faint refrain ldquoAllrsquos well Goodnightrdquo Silent watch we will keep Dream in sweet slumber deep We will guard you until morning Here I belong here where the Santa Ritas croon their song My mind grows tranquil while the hours go by When I hear that Santa Rita lullaby Peg Rock Green Valley

WALKING J FARM

grassfed beef middot Pastured Poultry amp Pork organically grown Produce middot CSa Shares

520-398-9050 middot amado aZ infowalkingjfarmcom wwwwalkingjfarmcom

pAGE 11

PagesBlue

Blue is the color of waterblue is the color of sky

blue is the color of a tearwhen a loved one dies

The body returns to the Earthand the blue

to the morning dewby Daniel Chitwood

Heart to HeartCrying again maybe foreverHow could I stop this pain from everStirring my heart until it criesldquoIrsquom lonely Where are you ldquo I know you diedI held you as calmly we ended your painI wonder now if Irsquoll see you againPeople talk of bridges and rainbows and suchI know they mean well but it doesnrsquot touchMe in any kind of meaningful wayI held you You died They took you awaySometime they will call me to pick up your cremainsIrsquove prepared a place for you- there yoursquoll remainWith me until itrsquos my time to departThen werdquoll be blended togetherto stay heart to heartJan Gaylord

Novemberthe halloween candy is eaten and gone but it sure was dandy the pumpkin is still standing where it was put outside on the porch landing soon it will be time to carve our thanks with all the delicious trimmings while waiting for you to return home to our beginnings jjkazlauskas

smoke detectorsporadic nighttime chirping~for the birds Ann M Penton

emptying outopening to the present~ garbage day Ann M Penton

Cappuccino El Grande Even the word rdquoCappuccinordquo sings with poetry cries with mystery with delights yet undiscovered

a joy to speak a promise unfulfilled

I have learned that one Cappuccino Grande usually is good for three poems The fact that the Cappuccino is good is no guarantee that the poetry will be also by Cal Lambert

Page 12 november 2012 ConneCtion

Judi Oyler amp Mo

Part 2 - A Broken Relationship - Healed

My friend Judy wisely said ldquoRegret and guilt are a deadly combinationrdquo So went the scenario with Mo By the time Ray arrived I was deep in guilt and regret - the what-ifs were dragging me down and killing my horse Mo and I fought all the time we had a love-hate relationship going on I cried buckets of tears out of frustration and fearYou would think because I teach riding I would have a clue Nope I learned a long time ago my training skills with horses were limited to my endurance horses and my school horses I did have a lot of horsey people of all kinds stop in to see Mo over the years Some of them ended up in my stories I know some very unique horse people They range from New Age folks to the cowboy way people and everything in between Again ldquohe just needs a jobrdquo was the stock answer But I knew that now it went a lot deeper Our relationship was on the rocks My problem was as I saw it I didnrsquot have the time to ride him on a consistent basis I tried to feed-

lease him and he stopped eating and ran the fence day and night Home he came as a rack of bones It wasnrsquot the peoplersquos fault Mo did it to himself Our problems continued We needed an interventionQuite by accident one day my farrier Ray was respectfully listening to me complain about Mo as he trimmed his feet I was ranting and raving about the fact I needed to be able to ride this stinkenrsquo horse during the winter to take ladies on trail rides Ray intervened ldquoWellrdquo he said ldquoya know I also train horses How bout if I come by and we take a look see at whatrsquos going on between you twordquo Whoa Be still my heart maybe there is hope for us yetWhen Ray arrived I was lunging Mo Our plan was for Ray to ride him and make some suggestions Ray walked into the arena with Mo and it was ldquomano y manordquo They sized each other up and the games began - Mo is good at gamesMo knew this was going to be a tough human He dropped his head and quick as a snake he came in on Ray Ray stepped to the side and pulled Mo off balance The look on that horsersquos face was priceless - utter shock Human one horse zero He finished lunging Mo and moved over to his truck to get his saddleMo stood quietly as Ray got ready to saddle him Everything was fine until Ray drew the cinch That rotten horse tried to sit down but again was met with a firm hand He stood up as fast as he tried it sit

down Next came the bit and Mo clenched his teeth and reared up As his feet left the ground so did Rays Mo came down with Ray in control His eye went soft and he took his bit This was better than RFD TV I could not believe my seasoned endurance horse the love of my life had totally lost itRay stepped aboard and Mo dropped his head to the vertical and quietly walked off This could work Ray asked for a working trot and got it right off He asked for the lope and Mo blew He went to bucking - not a kill you buck but a leave me alone buck Ray took it all in stride and Mo settled down We then left on a trail ride for the next hour and a half that stinkinrsquo horse was perfect - no spook spin or buck Ray rode him on a lose rein I on the other hand always rode with light contactWhat Ray told me was I had a great horse but I needed to stop with the guilt stuff and take control back No

more ldquoOh poor Mordquo I learned that if Mo touched me first little by little he would take over control So Mo had to be a perfect gentlemen and no touching no turning his head or any of the tons of things he used to subtly take control It took a while for me to relax and breathe when I rode him I learned to let him have rein and take responsibility for himself and me which he used to do all the time Ray rode with me and Mo for several weeks and continued observe and recommend Then the day came and we went out alone It was one of the most thrilling days of my life and we had a great ride We still work on stuff but our relationship is healing and we are a team again I love that darn horse Thank You Ray ldquoThe horse through all its trials has preserved the sweetness of paradise in its bloodrdquo ~Johannes Jensen~Happy Trails

ldquoTimeless Meditations Mandalas and Patterns in Naturerdquo is an exhibit that is inspired and supported by a community coming together through art and compassion Highlights of the ldquoTimeless Meditationsrdquo exhibit juried by Catherine Nash will be the construction of a Tibetan sand mandala painting from November 5-November 10 by visiting Tibetan monk Lama Ngawang a talk by Dr Dean Pielstick explaining the symbolism of the Tibetan mandalas on November 7 in partnership with the Tubac Buddhist Meditation Center a mandala making workshop on November 10 with Cathi Silliman and a Mandala Dissolution Ceremony on November 10th For more information visit our website or call TCA at 520-398-2371

Timeless Meditations Mandalas amp Patterns in Nature

Patagonia Players Do --IMPROV

If yoursquove seen the TV show ldquoWhorsquos Line is it Anywayrdquo starring Drew Carey you know what on-the-spot Improv is Starting with suggestions from the audience (such as an activity or location) the Improv-ers spontaneously create unrehearsed scenes and act them out The newly formed Improv troupe of George Davis Olivia Lopez German Quiroga and Wendy Russell with Janice Pulliam as director invites you to come ldquoplayrdquo with us in the Tin Shed Theater (corner of 3rd Ave and Mendoza Alley) on Saturday November 17 at 7 pm and again on Sunday November 18 at 2 pm As a special treat audience members are encouraged to bring an everyday item from home to have it ldquoappraisedrdquo during an improvised spoof of public televisionrsquos ldquoAntiques Road Showrdquo In addition to comedy Improv Helen Chester will lead Patra Kelly and Olivia Lopez in a unique Dance Improv

numberAs Thanksgiving Day approaches letrsquos celebrate together something we are all thankful for the unique quality of life in southeastern Arizona And that includes our embracing extra-ordinary things especially when theyrsquore FREE (with suggested donation of $5)

If you think a voucher system for Medicare is a good idea Vote for Romney-RyanDo what you have to do -BUT VOTE

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DeAnza Restaurante amp Presenting a menu of Sonoran amp Southwestern Cuisine Dine in the relaxing atmosphere of our dining rooms or in the open air on our lovely patio

14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac OPEN 7 DAYS

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

Cantina

by Abe Paris

Step 1 Get a bottle half full with water because this keeps the grasshoppers from jumping out of the bottleStep 2 Go after dark You will see them up in the trees You will need a headlamp Grab the grasshoppers and put them in the bottle

How to Process Grasshoppers for Eating

Step 3 Put them in salt water and set to boil for 5 to 10 minutes Step 4 Let them dry 2 days straight Step5 Eat them Grasshoppers will taste like what they eat For example if they eat mint they will taste like mint Do not eat the spiny leg parts

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge 4th Annual

Saturday November 17th10 -330

Grassland Fair Featuring

educational talks bull music bull artdemonstrations amp exhibitsarchery lessions bull vendors

food bullactivities for kidsCall for info 520-823-4251

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge hosts its annual Grassland Fair a day of music

education local crafts fun for the kids and much more on Saturday November 17th 2012 from 1000 am to 330 pm Admission is free Exciting events will go all day Discover the sweeping grassland and its wildlife and learn about the rich history of this former ranchThe Fair is held at Buenos Aires Refuge Headquarters at the 1880s ranch house that is now the refuge Visitor Center with a grand view over the grasslands and majestic Baboquivari Peak This yearrsquos theme is ldquoBirds Bats and Butterfliesrdquo and experts will teach about the ldquoBrsquos of Buenos Airesrdquo See new visitor center exhibits and demonstrations of the masked bobwhite quail live birds of prey and live reptiles amphibians and invertebrate ldquocreepy crawliesrdquo A special presence at the fair is the Wilbur-Cruce Spanish Colonial Horses a type of Spanish horse that originated here on the Buenos Aires Ranch Bring the kids as there will be ongoing hands-on projects for them to enjoy in our Kids Corner A childrenrsquos wildlife art contest will have entries filling the walls of the Visitor Center and awards will be presented at the fairFood and shopping are available throughout the day in the open-air venue Local artisans will offer a variety of

crafts including photographs jewelry clothing and more as well as delicious regional foods Latin American musicians are featured midday and the rousing and athletic Aztec dancers perform at 245 pmCome and learn about grassland and riparian ecosystems and the challenges of managing the special plants and animals of this beautiful area Enjoy the wildlife the stunning mountain views and learn about efforts to bring back the endangered masked bobwhite quail and pronghorns back to their native grasslandYou may want to allow extra time to explore trails take a driving tour or amble along the boardwalk at the beautiful Arivaca Cienega The Refuge is located near Sasabe The scenic drive will take you past the Arivaca Cienega and its boardwalk trail Take I-19 to the AmadoArivaca Road exit (Exit 48) and follow Arivaca Road 23 miles to Arivaca then angle right onto Arivaca-Sasabe Road After 12 miles turn left onto AZ 286 and drive four miles then turn left onto the headquartersrsquo entrance roadFor more information go to the Friends of Buenos Aires NWR website at httpfriendsofbanwrorg or look on Facebook You may also call the Refuge at 5208234251

GRASSLAND FAIR AT BUENOS AIRES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

VOTE

November 6

Page 14 november 2012 ConneCtion

(520) 398-9665cougartrailwildbluenet wwwazseniorbuddiescom

Senior BuddiesEstate amp Moving Sales

Ginny amp Buddy Sahuarita to Rio RicoProven honest amp reliableWorking as a team

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom is Locally Owned amp Operated

261-2411

New bull Used amp Hard-to-Find

Personalized recommendations for great reads

All available online or with a quick phone call

Monica Tilley - 398-9650wwwthebookstoreladycom monicathebookstoreladycom

The Book Store Lady

Cactus Rose GalleryJewelry Original Paintings amp Prints

Photography Pottery Gourd Art

Located next to the Mercantile with Nancys Tailor Shop

Open Wed- Sun 10-4

I donrsquot remember life without my sister Erika She and I

are only 18 months apart and (other than a few squabbles) have been best friends for 40 years (Ugh ndash 40) As kids we were the perfect blend of frilly princesses and rough-and-tumble tomboys Our daily pleasures consisted of hours of bike riding (we pretended our bikes were horses) producing variety shows for our parents (complete with commercials) building forts in the woods hosting tea parties (all pets invited of course) and playing any version of dolls (miniature baby and Barbee) One of our favorite activities was building forts On the weekends or on summer vacations ndash Erika and I would move out of our bedrooms and move into our unconventional dwellings - a refrigerator box outside became an apartment with window cutouts and crayon-applied kitchen appliances (we slept curled up together with at least one small dog and the box upright ndash not lengthwise (Ahh the days before stiff knees) Sometimes the living room would be transformed into a complex series of caves and tunnels with tables draped in blankets As kids in Nogales we had an elaborate fort in a small forest in our neighborhood and while living in the Bahamas a small dingy became our ldquoguest houserdquo - we actually slept in that thing floating in the salt-water canal behind our houseIn our quest to make the most of impending adulthood (a future I dreaded) Erika and I made promises to stay close We knew that we would have separate families and separate homes but we planned to be neighbors ndash within walking distance - and have our children at the same time We would take turns babysitting for each other and spend time together being moms and best friends Well the reality is ndash I live on the farm that my husbandrsquos family owns in Amado and Erika lives an hour away in Tucson where her husband works I canrsquot move my farm and there is no work out in the country for Scott We get together as often as we can and talk on the phone quite a bit but an hour is actually pretty far away when you have a job and kids and school and all the other stuff that limits your time It was about 8 years ago when

Erika and I made another promise We were visiting our Grandmother in Minnesota when an article in a magazine tickled both of our insides It was about a group of women who have renovated old travel trailers adding gitchy western deacutecor ndash who would get together and go on little excursions We were so enamored with the little trailers equipped vintage appliances and frilly curtains that we hatched a plan to (someday) get our own (It seems that we were still looking for a fort to escape to) Even as I was making my promise I didnrsquot believe that we would ever actually do it I had already learned how life flies by and responsibility keeps you from indulging your personal desires When would I ever have an extra couple of thousand dollars to spend on a trailer instead of on utility bills car payments or groceries But we planned away that week in my Grandmotherrsquos house We even named our trailers ndash Erikarsquos would be Mexicali Rose (she was still being teased for sneaking across the border in high school on a regular basis) and mine would be Ramble On Rose (in keeping with the rose theme and to honor the Grateful Dead song of the same name) The dream was all but forgotten until recently Erika who was taking a break from mothering housekeeping studying (she is going to college to be a nurse) and working a part time job did a Craigslist search and by the end of the week she had bought a run-down 14rsquo travel trailer for $600 I started looking on Craigslist too but I couldnrsquot find anything I could afford Then I got a call from Erika She and her husband had found a vintage 1965 Shasta and bought it for me (ldquoif you want ithelliprdquo they said) for $250 The Shasta smelled awful ndash apparently itrsquos latest inhabitants were packrats but Erika and I proudly admired our new forts ndash parked side-by-side in her front yard ndash and have been getting together weekly for ldquoShasta Daysrdquo to clean paint refinish and decorate our little trailers and to plan our new adventures Somehow despite our busy lives we are finding the time for our dreamErikarsquos 40th birthday is coming up For her present I ordered two books on renovating travel trailers and I am embroidering and framing the following phrase for her as a gift A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams

The 42nd annual Fiesta at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park will take place from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday December 1 and 10 to 4 pm on Sunday the 2nd There is no charge for this event and admission to the park is free during the fiesta This is a celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley The two-day event will feature Native American Mexican and Southwest food crafts and performances Fifty booths representing a wide variety of local non-profit historical cultural and religious organizations will provide food handicrafts and information On the main stage there will be all-day continuous free entertainment featuring a multi-cultural variety of dance and music groups There will be all-day demonstrations of paper flower making rawhide braiding leatherworking horse hair rope making and tortilla making For children there will be pintildeatas hands-on traditional crafts and

La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori 42nd Annual Celebration

at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Parkactivities and live raptors Guided tours of the mission will be available both days as well as guided walks to the Santa Cruz River Sunday will begin with a traditional Mariachi Procession and Mass in front of the old mission church The procession begins in front of the visitor center at 1000 Mass begins when the procession returns to the church approximately 1030 No photos are permitted during the procession or mass or while sacred dances are being performedNo dogs or other pets are allowed in the park or on the fiesta grounds during the fiesta weekend The Anza Trailhead is closed to horseback riders during the fiesta The Tumacaacutecori Fiesta is sponsored by the National Park Service Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is located 45 miles south of Tucson and 15 miles north of Nogales Take exit 29 off of I-19 and follow the signs For information call the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0

Two Sisters One Dream

Laurel Loew

We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a

few but we cant have both Louis D Brandeis

pAGE 15

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

Join us as we Worship and Praise the LordSunday Morning Worship - 1030 am

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Wednesday Evening Meeting amp Bible Study - 6pm - Potluck at 5pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSEDThurs amp Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Sat 9-12

For Appointments call 520-407-5500 Ext 4503Clinic Hours

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSED bull Thurs - 9- 4 bull Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Saturday - 9 - 12

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca clinic

by Mark DresangPersons of the Dialogue Lucretia and Socarides ldquoWe write our own story Singularly we develop the players the scenery and all that matters The story is complicated no matter how it beginsrdquo(1)LUCRETIA Keep mopping Socrats I can easily talk while you mopSOCARIDES Then because of ldquoequifinality ndash the view that many beginnings can lead to the same results [i]n other words a specific outcomerdquo(2) the two of us will have made a clean sweep of the whole matter LU We will have only begun to clean house Yalersquos edifice is largeSOC ldquoThe greatest challenge that the United States has to face since its founding a struggle for the American soulrdquo(3) This is not Lincolnrsquos log cabinLU I particularly agree with Yale that individuals need to be independent responsible self-reliant accountable productive autonomous ndash keep mopping Socrats ndash and imaginativeSOC As he says we cannot be dependent on the government to take care of us That would be a state of dependency and a result of deficit thinkingLU What made and makes America great are personal liberty and independence ingenuity invention ldquothe right to succeed and fail on our ownrdquo and ldquocourageous determinationrdquo ldquoWe are sovereign independent actorsrdquo and we ldquocreate our own success storiesrdquoSOC He is very insistent on that and who would argue that positionLU And that things are not too complex for individuals to understand and figure outSOC Well Yale does say ldquosociety was not as complex as it is todayrdquo

and that ldquosociety [is] increasing in size and becoming more complexrdquo and that ldquolife is complicatedrdquo and that ldquothe American narrative is one of continuous outbursts ndash disorder and confusionrdquo and that it is intimidating to live in ldquoa world whose composition transforms from moment to moment [and] is in a constant fluxrdquoLU But too complex for individual persons to understand Too complex to allow successSOC I was afraid you would bring up success I think success needs to be defined Lucretia LU We donrsquot all know what success is SocratsSOC I donrsquot Listen to this please Lucretia ldquoOur ideas about success are themselves based on preconceptions and are also part of a self-perpetuating cycle preventing us from achieving the genuine success and happiness that we seek Fixation on [mundane] concerns subverts our best efforts leading either to counterfeit success or true frustrationrdquo(4) Some other day some other time we must talk about success LU Rome wasnrsquot destroyed in one day SocratsSOC ldquoWasnrsquot builtrdquo you meanLU Built destroyed whatever Socrats Yalersquos point is that ldquoit is up to each individual to use their natural strengths to create their own success for themselves their families and their communitiesrdquo(5)SOC Please donrsquot use that wordLU What wordSOC Natural It opens up a whole other can of wormsLU Yoursquore just dying to talk about Darwin the State of Nature the organic model natural law natural rights natural rules self-generation the natural instincts

SOC And free will Page one hundred sixteenLU Socrats we need to identify the major premises of Yalersquos book We must start with those firstSOC And we have Donrsquot depend on the government be autonomous and independent and success will be the result or sometimes failure like perhaps Penn State ldquoThe right to succeed and failrdquoLU The possibility of failure aside Socrats the point is that we must stick with what made America great Regain that greatness Take the constitution seriouslySOC We have become deficit thinkers and depend on the government to take care of our basic needsLU And if we return to the principles of the founding fathers we will regain our greatness And in short letrsquos start ldquofocusing on whatrsquos right about America and the American PeoplerdquoSOC This is not a good time to be Greek is itLU We donrsquot have time to talk about the rest of the world Socrats Itrsquos America wersquore interested in SOC Yale suggests that America is skating on thin iceLU The thin ice idiom yet again C Hues was right Socrats you need to ldquoget a liferdquoSOC What-do-artists-know-anywayLU I think Yale is an artist the way he has put his thoughts and ideas together Did you read his ldquoOde to Wordsrdquo He really cares about his country and the people I can admire a person who takes the time to do such a thingSOC Donrsquot forget people like Maggie and library Mary Theyrsquove been putting their ideas down on paper for years

LU I donrsquot get the connection SOC You should start And anyway I have been wondering if there is another way to look at the whole thingLU And you Socarides are ndash I suppose ndash the one who has this other way of looking at this ldquoculture of dependencyculture of successrdquo themeSOC No actually the ideas belong to Otto Rank and Ernest BeckerLU What could psychoanalysis

and the social sciences have to do with dependency and success What ideas have they possibly added to the great thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment and the principles propounded by the founding fathers What can they do about our ldquofinding our harmonic place [and] ending the culture of dependency for our children and everyone elserdquo(6)SOC Well their stuff is sort of different some might say complexLU Too complex for independent self-reliant autonomous persons like ourselvesSOC Well Yalersquos profiteers and politeers will-not-care-for-it-at-all letrsquos put it that wayLU And we should care about them Screw lsquoem Keep mopping Socrats wersquore not half way doneSOC Surely we are at least half way doneLU In your dreams Socrats We have undertaken a large project here Although we are tired we shall not rest until we have looked at these things from all the angles Therersquos a spot there Socrats no right there SOC ldquoThou art all fair my love there is no spot in theerdquo(7) but please move your feet Lucretia yoursquore standing on the mop Would you de-feat meLU Oh sorry Socrats no I would simply help you under-standSOC Merci beaucoup mon cherie Thank you belovedLU Il nrsquoya pas de qua mon petite pois Donrsquot mention it my little peaSOC Nice sandals by the way Hasta proximaLU They make me ldquofeel Barefoot all over as the Boys sayrdquo(8) Ciao for nowThe web site for Yalersquos book is wwwstrengthbasednationcom(1)) Wishnick Yale From a Culture of Dependency To a Culture of Success p 1641 Ibid p 152 Ibid p 127(4) Wallace B Alan Buddhism with an Attitude p 19(5) Wishnick p 103 (6) Ibid Part Three Eight(7) Bible Song of Solomon 47(8) Habegger My Wars are Laid Away in Books (The Life of Emily Dickinson) p 583

Platonic TectonicsTwo Lucretia Talks the Walk While Socarides Walks the Talk

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

Around Arivaca

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patiobull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use microsoft Word excel Publisher or Power Pointbull Homework help availablebullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch Library Hours are Closed Sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and Sat 9-5

to renew books call the renewal line at 903-2865 or Caviglia-arivaca branch Library at 594-5235

Enjoy the Connection

Add a gift subscription for just $16

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NAME ____________________________________

ADDRESS_________________________________

CITY_________________ST__________ ZIP________

For a single subscription send $18 toCONNECTION POB 338 middot Arivaca middot AZ 85601

Dia de los muertos is a time to honor and celebrate those who

have died We celebrate the lives of our loved ones and prepare altars for them In addition to friends and family we in Arivaca can honor all those who have lost their lives in our surrounding desert Many of you have most likely encountered belongings left in the desert by travelers And some of you may have picked up a few of these items throughout the years We have no way of knowing what happened to the person who was carrying them We can only hope that they made it through this harsh desert safely But it is possible that they are missing or lost their life in attempting to cross this land We invite you to bring some found objects from the desert to the All Souls Corner so we can honor and celebrate those who have struggled and possibly died while walking through this area

Dia de los Muertos

Library NewsBy Mary Kasulaitis

I am retiring from the Caviglia-Arivaca Library on November

17 I would like to thank everyone for all your help during the 12 years that I have been here It has been a wonderful place to work But donrsquot worry you may still see me I plan to volunteerA list of books about Arivaca and its history is up on the Caviglia-Arivaca Branch web page at wwwlibrarypimagovlocationsarivacaUsed books are for sale every day in the Meeting Room at the Arivaca Library courtesy of the Friends of the Arivaca Library New copies of Ruby Arizona Mining Mayhem and Murder and also Frontier Lady of Letters the heroic love story of Ines Fraser by Al and Bob Ring are available as well Ask at the desk for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Coey for more information at 594-5239 We can help you with e-readersWe would like to thank Beverly and Ranch Yach for the donation of a microscope to the Library

Sunday Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River will host the second annual community picnic on at the Tubac Community Center 50 Tubac Road in Tubac The event is sponsored by global Community Communications Alliance and the Hilltop Gallery Bring your family a picnic blankets and chairs and spend the afternoon celebrating the Santa Cruz River In addition to guided river walks there will be a youth art contest featuring the art work of students from kindergarten through grade 12 Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001

Thurs Nov 15 ndash 1 to 3 p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Drive Green Valley Main Program Suzanne Brayer on information that can be found in ldquoWills and Probaterdquo As genealogists we depend on clues to aid our trek along the ancestral trail Probate records can be a mother lode of clues Decedentrsquos date of death names of spouse and children in-laws places of residence land ownership religion and military service are just a few of the juicy tidbits these records can reveal Suzanne will provide strategies and sources to help analyze probate records and reconstruct family relationships Short Program Jon Ott will demonstrate ldquoIrfanViewrdquo a free to use image file manipulation software that is a very fast small compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for Windows users Visitors are welcome Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or joannherbstcoxnet) for more information or Google ldquogvgs azrdquo

follow the route of their pipeline through the foothills east of Mt Wrightson Wonderful views enhance this well-designed trail Meet at the Patagonia Post Office at 830 am with lunch and water Call hike leaders Chris and Mary Strohm to register or with questions 530-545-1191

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp 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 CosmoWorshiptrade sacred holiday songs written by the choirrsquos founder Donations appreciated wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sat Dec 8TH 11a - 3p - Equine Voices Rescue amp Sanctuary Holiday Open House in Amado Celebrate the holiday season at our fourth annual Open House Meet Gulliver our mascot and symbol of horse rescue and our other 40+ equine ldquoresidentsrdquo Relax and enjoy music food raffles and of course shopping at Gulliverrsquos General Store Tours of the ranch will be available and horse training techniques will be demonstrated 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 equinevoicesorg

Fri Dec 14 7 pm - Holiday Celebration - Live music baked yummies Santa Claus a Christmas play called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo and a special childrenrsquos Christmas songs presentation Ages 12 amp up - $9 advance $12 day of event Ages 6-11 - $6 advance $9 day of event Ages 5 amp under ndash free Proceeds benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Avalon Gardens 2074 Pendleton Dr Tumacacori AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sunday Dec 16th 2 pm - Christmas Concert by TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra a magnificent 40-voice choir Opening performance by Israfel Awakened Donations appreciated and benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Tubac Plaza Main Stage 29 Tubac Plaza Tubac AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

more Places to go - People to See - things to Do

Friday Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo with Dr Wendell Wilson Noted Tucson scientist and artist Dr Wendell Wilson will be the guest speaker at the Tubac Historical Societyrsquos membership meeting His illustrated presentation on the history of mineral art will feature extraordinary photographs of world famous mineral specimens as well as his artwork of minerals and mining artifacts Dr Also a display of his original paintings and rare publications from his personal collection The public is invited Tubac Presidio State Historic Park 1 Burruel Street in Tubac Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg

Fri Nov 16 - 215 pm - The Democratic Women in Action present ldquoThe Separation of Church and Staterdquo Richard Miller Member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will be our speaker This is an important topic in these times as religious values are creeping into our policy-making This is a fascinating talk that everyone should hear Wersquoll see you at the Joyner-Green Valley Library The public is welcome and encouraged to attend

Sat Nov 17 hike about 5 miles on the Arizona Trail from Kentucky Camp to Apache Springs with Friends of Sonoita Creek We wlll begin with a visit to the restored buildings which housed the Santa Rita Water Company and then

If you think Trickle-Down Economics is a good way to run a country - leaving the middle-class to hope for scraps from the mega-wealthy - Vote for Romney - Ryan

Just Vote

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Arivaca Helping Hear tsWere here to help serve the needs of Arivaca residents (living within the 85601 zip code area) If you need a little help with any of the following expenses give us a call

bull Propane bull Rent bull Water Company bull Gasoline bull Clinic Co-pay bull Phone bull Medical bull Auto Repair bull Taxes bull Eyeglasses amp Other approved expenses

Restrictions apply on types of expenses amounts and frequency of disbursals Arivaca Helping Hearts pays the expenses directly to the vender

Helping Ease Arivacans

Rough Times

Contact us at 398-8515 or 398-3033PO Box 156 Arivaca AZ 85601

Arivaca Community Desert Aid Medical Training amp Dialogue

Thanksgiving Potluck

Dr Norma Price will be offering a basic medical training to the Arivaca community that will cover common illnesses and injuries that residents may encounter when coming into contact with people crossing through the borderlands Topics will include blister care dehydration and heat-related illness sprains and strains hypothermia problems associated with drinking dirty water along with learning to access support with medical situations how to recognize medical emergencies and knowing when to call 9-1-1

by Chief Scot Van Boerum

As mentioned in last monthrsquos Connection we are in the process of updating our Five Year Strategic Plan We recently had a meeting at which several members of the public expressed their views on the District One of the suggestions that came out of the meeting was to provide a more specific picture of the District I believe the two most important measures of the success of the District are the services we provide and the tax rate We want to provide the best service at the lowest tax rate possibleThe strategic plan called for the District to effectively manage expenses through several efforts which directly resulted in a carryover of $50000 from last year into this current year When I assumed the role of Fire Chief this past March 64 of the budgeted revenues were based on taxes This is generally in line with the fire districts in Pima County where the average is 71 For the current budget year only 34 of our anticipated revenues are derived from taxes The balance of the anticipated revenue $25394963 is coming from alternative funding sources This is in line with our strategic plan which called for finding alternative revenue streams to maintain or reduce the tax burden on the residents of the DistrictThe current yearrsquos budgeted income includes grants that make up 27 To date we have applied for seventeen grants and successfully received $11569911 in grant funding with seven of the applications still pending In addition we have diligently

worked on improving our response capability for wild fire incidents both within and outside of the District Through training acquisition of equipment and vehicles we are able to more effectively respond to these incidents which also generate income when we respond outside of the District We currently have over $7000000 20 of income in receivables from the state of Arizona for wildland responses under our state cooperative agreementFinally we are working on shifting some of the burden from the taxpayer to the people who utilize our services To do this we have started charging for EMS responses by the District This is a revenue stream that has previously gone untapped To date we have already received over $120000 in unbudgeted revenue from insurance companies This includes sending bills for all responses involving illegal border crossers which account for over 15 of our EMS responses to the Border Patrol health insurance system We are anticipating additional income of approximately $1000000 or approximately 8 of the tax revenue between now and the end of the budget year June 30 2013 If you utilize our services and receive a bill please forward the bill to your insurance company Payment by the insurance company will be taken as payment in full for taxpayers of the District even if it is less than the full invoice For non-taxpayers we will continue with collection efforts to receive the full payment of the invoice

Arivaca Fire DistrictSignificant Progress Being Made

This training is designed for Arivaca residents with no previous medical training We also invite area medical workers from the Arivaca Clinic Arivaca Fire and No More Deaths Byrd Camp to join us to dialogue about providing effective medical care in the borderlands Norma Price MD practiced medicine in Atlanta GA for 25 years before moving to Arizona Since retiring she has been active with the Samaritans and No More Deaths since the organizations began She participates in administering humanitarian care and serves as medical consultant and educator for both organizations

Sunday November 18 o1-4pm Arivaca Community Center

DanSun Ranch especially Danny would like to thank all of the people for all the help since my accident Sunny could not have done it without you Arivaca is a great place to live People are willing to get down and dirty if their neighbor has fallen on difficult times Thank you all for your concern and support DanSun Ranch

Thank You

Come one come all to the fabulous Thanksgiving

Potluck Feast at the Arivaca Community Center It will be held on November 22nd from 1-3 Please bring a dish to share and your own place setting Join the c-ommunity to celebrate our gratitude for all the blessings in our lives It is such a beautiful

thing to share food while celebrating the spirit of our communityEveryone is welcome Bring all your family and friends Instruments and musicians welcome If therersquos interest a drumming circle will follow the feast

Thrus Nov 8 - 6pm - Arivaca Clinic Annual mtg amp dinner at Sweet Peas Cafe - call Julie Beal for reservations 398-2160 $$12Sunday Nov 18 - 1-4pm - Desert Aid Medical Training amp DialogueArivaca Community Center Free amp open to the publicSATURDAYS Every Sat - 9am Marians Market 1st Sat - 9am - Human Resources RUMMAGE SALE 3rd Sat - 1pm - Arivaca Family and Community Education Assn At the Old School (or at Library--call 594-5235 first) 3pm - Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting SUNDAYS - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for times - 398-28391st Sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop Assn meet at town water yard2nd Sun 4pm Arivaca Action Center - Board Mtgs 15925 W Universal Ranch Rd arivacaactioncenterinc gmailcomLast Sun - 530pm - Arivaca Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home MONDAYS - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - Silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire Dist Auxilary - at the Fire HouseTUESDAYS 1st Tues - 530pm Arivaca Alive promoting Arivaca - La Gitana Cantina - all welcome

1st Tues - 6pm - People Helping People - - Border Issues Community Chat - Providing hospitality and community support in the borderlands Arivaca Library2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-52393rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 333-8311 or 576-4466WEDNESDAYS 2nd Weds -4pm - Arivaca Coordinating Council ndash Human Resources Group mtg - Human Resource Office Public InvitedLast Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHURSDAYS 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy Fricchione for more info 398-98593rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg Fire House wwwarivacafiredistrictorg

FOR KIDSTues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 Creative Play Recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Comm Center) Call Ellen- 398-3010TEEN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WEDS - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIRL SCOUTS for all ages Contact Nathalie Dresang - 398- 3009FOR SENIORSTEATIME FOR SENIORS (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmSENIOR OUTINGS One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771

Send your notices to Connection POB 338 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

Meetings ampActivities

Around ArivacaPage 18 november 2012 connection

submitted by Glo WilliamsGreetings The Arivaca Action Center Inc is pleased to report that we received our 501(c)(3) exemption determination from the IRS as a public charity so gifts and contributions are deductible through the IRS We can also pursue additional possibilities that align with our mission of providing space for opportunities that enhance rural life Bring your ideas forward at the next board meeting on Sunday November 11th at 400 Free open computer hours and one-on-one classes are ongoing thanks to instructor Michele Fournier Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm Stop by and walk through the Art Gallery while you are there Featured artist Mark Dresangrsquos work is on display this month The Early Learning Center will

submitted by Nancy FricchioneArivaca Aliversquos holiday event raising funds to benefit the kids of Arivaca will be held December 8th We will be looking for donations of handmade crafts and candy for an old-fashioned holiday bazaar This will be a great time to pick up some low cost gifts and decorations for Christmas

Arivacarsquos Grande Dame Mary Jane

Broadhurst will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Sunday November 11 2012 I am hoping you have some room in the November issue to announce this milestone and to add that everyone is invited to her birthday celebration on Sunday November 11th at an Open House 300 pm - 500 pm at the Old Schoolhouse to come by and wish her a most happy And of course there will be cake

Describes plants growing in our area of the desert Includes 204 flowering plants with over 400 full color photographs

Designed for amateur wildflower enthusiasts the descriptions are written to easily aid identification

Index of Spanish common names

Available at Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee and La Gitana Cantina in ArivacaTubac Center of the Arts Tubac Presidio State Park in TubacBuenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge SasabeMariposa Books PatagoniaOrder at monicathebookstoreladycom or AdobeAlbatrossaolcom or call Maggie at 520-398-2379

Wildflowers a f i e l d g u i d e

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

Proceeds will go towards buying something great for the children of Arivaca Last year we bought an airplane teeter-totter for the community center playgroundPlease bring your donations of candy and crafts after Dec 1st to the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Co-op or the La Gitana Cantina For information call 398-9859

Kids enjoying the Teeter-Totter airplane at Arivaca Community Center playground purchased with funds from last years Arivaca Alives Candy Shack proceeds

Candy Shack and Holiday Gift Bazaar

Happy Birthday Mary Jane

be getting our licensing inspection visit at the end of October from the Arizona Department of Health Services Many of us have worked very hard to create a beautiful quality learning center for our youngest community members birth to 5 years old Glo Williams and Kathy Sheldon are overseeing this center and Rachel Barry is stepping up as Center Director We could use some help and donations getting the inside and outside of the building painted before the Artist Studio Tour in January The Arivaca Action Center will be hosting this event and several artists will be displaying their art at the Center If you are ready for little gardening we could also use help with our crop circle plot and invite all to stop by and join in the fun

Arivaca Action Center on the Move

RELAxING THERAPEUTIC massage by Kathishealingmassagecom in Arivaca at the Arivaca Action Center corner of Universal Ranch and Mesquite Roads Call Kathi Abbott at 520-904-9442 to schedule for Wednesdays between 11 am and 6 pm or Thursday mornings

HORSES BOARDED - Full service care Lg pens w shelters or box stalls with turnouts Close to trails Arena and round pen Trailer storage $ 235Mo THE RIDING CENTER Amado 520 398-2392

FOR SALE OR RENT - BY OWNER 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

URANTIA BOOK -Classes Mondays amp COSMIC FAMILY VOL 1 Classes Wednesdays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori by Elders amp Ministers Call first (520) 603-9932

GENTLE TOUCH Colt starting amp training 35 yrs exp Certified The Horseman Jimmy 398-3031

FOR SALE BY OWNER 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $325000 Terms By appointment only -l 480-993-8272

COSMOSERVICE Sundays 10 am Discussion Format - URANTIA BOOK Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori ndash Gabriel of Urantia amp Niann Emerson Chase amp Elders The Bright amp Morning Star Choir - Organic lunch follows Tours available Donations appreciated Call first (520) 603-9932

IF YOU BELIEVE out-sourcing American jobs is good business - Vote for Romney-Ryan

DUE TO THE GRASSHOPPERS mosquitos and lack of local foods the Community Center is cancelling the Desert Harvest Festival and local foods buffet that was scheduled for November 10th Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving potluck on November 22nd at 100 and share the delicious desert bounty there

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK November 22nd 1pm at Arivaca Community Center Everyone Welcome 398-3010 for more info

WE HAVE ANONYMOUS DONORS who are matching funds for all donations and membership fees we receive right now We are in need of some costly repairs and maintenance for the Community Center and very much appreciate your support Please mail all donations to ACC PO Box 36 Thank you so much

THE VEGETABLES available in November at the Arivaca Gardens booth are turnips radishes peppers lettuce and spinach Organic dates are also available The garden will be planting garlic Contact the garden about the days We also need volunteers to sell vegies at Marianrsquos Market on Saturdays Contact Rex Tucker at 398-2000 Hope to see you at the market and at the garden

SAVE THE DATE for the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Studio Tour - Saturday January 26 2013 Featuring a diversity of talent that makes our tiny town proud More info in upcoming Arivaca Connection and Green Valley News Tickets available beginning of January

RENT SALE - The Honey House Country living close to Arivaca $650 per mo $189500 2400 feet of space slump block construction Spacious comfortable place to live Used to be a honey processing plant Has a great kitchen with stainless appliances Great views of surrounding hills Can be rented partially furnished Separate Studio space and storage workshop on 25 fenced acres ~2 miles from town Call 398-3915

Cost 25 Cents per word bull You count - I accept Payment must be made prior to publication For Free amp Non-profit ads ONLY - No Charge NO PHONE ORDERS PLEASE -

Only written ads accepted bull Deadline 22th of each month

Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon For info amp times 520-323-2229 or wwwal-anon-azorg

TUBAC AL-ANON AA MTGS Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ARIVACA AA MEETINGS Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONERS-AA mtg - Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

aR e a SuppoR t Meet iNgS

Feature WriterS Mary Kasulaitis Tarenta Baldeschi Roxi Hardesty Judi Oyler Laurel Loew

ContributorSMartin LevowitzJ WilsonCeth JohnsonJaycee JohnsonAbe ParisHal MansfieldBarbara StockwellGlo WilliamsEllen DursemaBecky Meade

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 5203982379

email SoAZVoxaolcom wwwarivaca-connectioncom

StaFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

CONNECTION

The open forum format is for ideas opinions experiences whatever you want to share with the worldYour submission must not use libelous profane or vulgar language

bull All rights reserved

bull Articles are solely the property of the named contributor reprint or use without their permission is prohibited

bull Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or the advertisers

bull Published monthly as an open forum journal

bull All contributions are welcome but should be less than 1000 words for general interest or 250 words for public notice articles

bull DEADLINE 10 days prior to the end of the month

Scott Van Boerums chaffeeJohn KazlauskaJan GaylordCal LambertAnn M PentonMark DresangPeg RockDaniel Chitwood

COVER Birds amp Bidens - by Maggie Milinovitch and PhotoShop

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

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CEDAR CREEK Services

Dan Haughtbull Licensedbull Bondedbull Insured

In business in Arizona 30 years

Located In Arivaca

520-398-3326Cell 520-975-1127

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Un-Classifieds

RDs BACKHOE SERVICE - Septic perks trenching amp grading Licensed amp Insured 30 yrs exp 398-9654

NOVEMBER 6TH - Your vote counts - go out and do it

20 ACRES FOR SALE 14050 W Jalisco Rd Well electric small septic horse corral sheds small structure and fully fenced Asking $79000 520-396-0865 or jferris94yahoocom

Johnnie Lakersquos

520-399-1302

Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake680 W Camino Casa Verde

Green Valley AZ 85614wwwgasolinealleygvcom

Selected Pima Countyrsquos SbC

Small business of the year award

in Amado

in patagonia

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places to Go m people to see m things to Dotumacacori Nogalesin tubac in Arivaca

Green valley

Antiques amp CollectiblesReopening November 1st To welcome you during our reopening -with the

purchase of a semi-precious stone necklace youll receive a free matching bracelet

Our gems are all natural stones - no synthetics

HoursThursdays Fridays amp Saturdays 10 to 4 and by appointment 520-398-3033

Bill amp Connie Sparks

BIlls GEms amp mINEralsamp

Sat Nov 3 ndash 9 to 4 ndash Farmersrsquo Market Celebration of Dia de los Muertos ndash see ad page 3

Thurs Nov 22 ndash Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Arivaca Community Center

Sat Nov 24 ndash 7 ndash 11 ndash Dance to Al Foul ndash La Gitana Cantina

Oct11- 10a Talk- Facing the Climate Change Challenges Derek Lemione PhDThe challenges arise from complex social and natural systems interacting UU Congregation Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48 Turn EastSat Nov 17 - 9a 3rd Annual Amado Chili Cook Off - Amado Territory Classic Car Show Youth Talent Show amp lots of Chili Music by Beau Renfro amp Clear Country Maxima 99 Radio and Uncion Nortena Parking $2 or two cans of food - chili is $5 for all the tasting you can eat The Cook Off features CASI as well as a local cooks and fire departments Amado Territory exit 48 off I-19 Visit wwwamadoazcom Proceeds benefit Amado Food Bank Elephant Head Vol Fire Dept amp Amado Youth Alliance

Sat Nov 3 amp Sun Nov 4 - 10am to 5pm - Tubac An Art Experience - Historic Tubac Village Sponsored by Tubac Chamber of Commerce Info 520-398-2704 wwwtubacazcom

Sun Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River - Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001 Details on Page 16

Fri Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo - Tubac State Historic Park 1 Burruel St Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg Details on Page 16

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra - Tubac Plaza Main Stage wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542 Details on Page 16

Sat Nov 10 430-730 pm ndash St Andrewrsquos 60th Annual Barbecue St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Church 969 W Coungry Club Dr Nogales Pit-roasted beef barbecue tortillas beans cole slaw dessert beverage for $10 (adults) $6 (children) Take-out available $8 for lb barbecue Gift shop and bookstore open raffle of theme baskets Tickets available from Church members and at the door

Sunday Nov 18 at 4 pm - The Merling Trio in concert - Presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts at Americas Trade amp Commerce (formerly Sunrise Bank building) 825 N Grand Ave Nogales Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or Janice Pulliam at 706-614-6959

Sun Dec 2 2-6 pm Wine and Cheese Among the Trees 781 N Linda Vista Dr Nogales 23rd annual event will benefit St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees (mostly different each year) and numerous nativity scenes as well as a portion of the largest private collection of the late Hugh Cabotrsquos art work Sample 4 varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates For tickets call ClapperDeLong at (520) 287-5929 or St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic (520) 648-3242 75 Calle de las Tiendas Ste 129B Green Valley Tickets $25 (adults) and $5 (children) are available at the door

9am ndash Noon ndash Nov 3 ndash Visit the Desert Museum as the guest of Trico Electric Cooperative For members only ndash bring you Trico bill ndash meet the board learn about Tricorsquos programs and then learn about the animals Contact 520-744-2944 or wwwtricocoop

in tucsonFri amp Sat Nov 23 amp 24 - 11a - 4p - Patagonias 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk Contact Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060 See ad page 7

in sasabeSat Nov 17 - 10a - 330 - Grassland Fair - Buenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge See artice on page 11 for details

weds Nov 14 ndash 2 to 4 pm - Video showing of ldquoWhat they Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIrdquo Joyner-Green Valley Library Contact person Dr Daniel Wegener 520-663-5944 See article page 5 for details

Dec 1 amp 2 - 10a - 4p - 42nd annual La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori at the National Historical Park Tumacacori A celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley Free Contact Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0 See article on Page 14 for details

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main Street arivaca398-9488 wwwarivacaartistscom

ArivAcA Artists co-op

celebrate with US on dia de loS mUertoS

refreShmentS

november hoUrS fri and SUn 11-4 and Sat 10-4

La Gitana Cantina

398-0810Full Bar bull Pool TableWiFi Patio

Carry-Out Beer Wine amp Spirits

OPEN MTWT - 11am - 9pm FriSatampSun - 10am - 10pmHappy Hour - Mon - Fri 4-6 pm

L o c a t e d i n t h e h e a r t o f a r i v a c a

First Saturday Patio PartyNov 3rd - 11am - 2pmMusic by Side Effects

Al Foul amp Marcus Saturday Nov 24th - 7pm

Returning Nov 2nd Open Mic Jam - Friday Nites

In-home nonmedical services hellip for seniors by seniors

We match caring and compassionate seniors who want to help with seniors looking for help with in home services and transportation

Call 520-907-5207copy2010 Each office is independently owned and operated

All trademarks are registered trademarks of Corporate Mutual Resources Inc

sENiors Helping sENiorsreg

a way to give and to receivereg

by Maggie MilinovitchOn Arivacarsquos Main Street sits a small older house that now is home to the Arivaca Coordinating Council Human Resource Group Inc (The name is almost longer than the building) However the size is deceptive for what is going on inside Known locally as Arivaca Human Resources (AHR) it is a non-profit organization set up in 1988 to serve the needs of our low-income and aging population For all those years staff and volunteers have done just that with an amazing array of servicesAHRrsquos primary goal is to serve nutritious hot meals to their clients Mike Marden has been volunteering for the last 10 years and is responsible for planning and purchasing the food for the hot meals He cooks one day a week and handles whatever else falls into the food category After spending most of his life in the food service industry (he operated The Stuffed Olive in Green Valley from 1990 to lsquo96) he decided on a bus driverrsquos retirement ndash preparing food Mike also handles the monthly fundraising yard sale and is a member of the board of directorsIn the last year or so AHR has hit a couple of bumps in the road I asked Mike about them He said ldquoWersquore past all that now and carrying on with what needs to be done for our clientsrdquoIn further conversation with Mike he emphasized the ongoing need for volunteers to help with meal prep He recommended ldquoGet a friend to come with you and have lots of fun cooking together Everyone who does really enjoys their dayrdquo Also they need non-perishable foods for their food pantry which supplies emergency foods for those in need Currently 44 meals are prepared and most delivered Monday through Friday There is a dining room for those who want to come in for ldquosocialrdquo dining The meals as well as most of their services

are for those who meet eligibility requirements 55 years or older at 125 of poverty and disabled persons qualify Meals are also available to others if available and cost $375 per meal The meal funding comes from Pima County Community ActionThe people who work at AHR are Maria Alvarez ndash Program Coordinator and Office Manager Conchita Alvarez ndash Office Assistant Bobby Johnson - Senior Meals and bus driver Mark Stern ndash back-up driver Maria Amaya ndash Kitchen Maintenance and Cindy Cain - Bookkeeper The board of directors Eileen Vogel ndash VP Diana Dougherty ndash Secretary Bruce Hall ndash Treasurer Kelley Franz Carlotta Wray and Mike Marden ndash members Other AHR activities include distribution of bread furnished by the Green Valley Food Bank on Tuesdays Excess donated produce is distributed and if there is plenty it is stacked outside for the whole community to use (They need donations for a ramada to cover this bounty) There is a Food Pantry which accepts local donations of non-perishable foods Recycling is alive and well at AHR They have a Clothing Bank (donations from Buffalo Exchange and locals) The clothes cost from 25 cents to a dollar On the first Saturday of each month they hold a Yard Sale ndash 8am to Noon ndash for treasure hunters (Donations may be dropped off at the storage garage in back)AHR works with income eligible clients in getting help with such programs as Low Income Housing Energy Assistance WIC DES programs and AHCCCS providing information applications help with forms and transportation to interviews if necessaryTransportation and Senior Activities call on ldquoEl Burritordquo the bus for trips to interesting places such as a guided boat tour of Patagonia Lake

On Wednesdays the bus loads up for a trip to Green Valley for doctor appointments shopping and just getting out of DodgeFor people with children worrying about Christmas AHR signs up kids and each will receive a toy from Toys for Tots Parents just need to stop by the office to sign upAHR provides Life Line medical alert apparatus phone service for those who must for medical reasons

have a phone and the County Nurse visits once a month to do blood pressure checks and to visit home-bound personsAs I said it is an amazing array of services that would otherwise be lacking in our community So if yoursquore thinking of volunteering donating items or money ndash keep this valuable community asset in mind They are open Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm The phone number is 398-2771

Arivaca Coordinating Council Human Resource Group Inc

Mike Marden Maria Alvarez and Maria Amaya

Page 8 november 2012 ConneCtion

Tarenta Baldeschi

ins ea son

Summer hours Mon - Fri 8 - 5 bull Sun 8 - 3 bull June - July - August

HOURS MON- FRI 8 am - 5 pm - SAT 10 am - 5 pm CLOSED SUNDAYS amp HOLIDAYS - Call for Holiday schedule

Itrsquos the season of Thanksgiving We have all experienced the

joy of an abundant harvest of cucumbers peppers tomatoes beans corn squash pumpkins melons and so much more It makes all the hard work worthwhile when we see the flowers blooming one more time before it gets too cold and then watch the seeds scatter to bring more next year Most of the canning and drying of vegetables and fruits is completed and the pantries show their wealth In the not so distant past this was how we all used to livemdashfilling up the pantries and root cellars with the seasonrsquos last harvest We gave thanks for the little we had and shared with our family friends and neighborsIn the cycle of life through giving and receiving our gardens are a vital force of health and goodness Instead of walking away after the plants die and others go dormant gather the leaves and any other mulch materials like straw or woodchips and apply them thickly in the garden beds and paths that need it the most The microorganism and mycorrhizae in the soil can continue to work underneath the mulch It will create beauty and itrsquos another form of giving thanks to the garden There is an exchange of energy that occurs between you and the natural cycles in your gardens that brings you back to the center of the rhythm of life You become a part of the Tree of Life

If you are inspired to do more depending on your climate zones there is plenty you can plant Greens are easy to grow when itrsquos cooler as well as some of the root vegetables Here at Avalon Organic Gardens amp EcoVillage we make big efforts to grow all year round Even in November itrsquos not late to plant your garlic cloves If you havenrsquot done it you should give it a try By next May or June your garlic harvest will be abundant One clove will make one garlic bulb Thatrsquos a pretty good return Plant as many as you would like to eat in a whole year You can keep them stored to eat throughout the seasonOne exciting change and addition that can bring you closer to a sustainable lifestyle is growing your own grains This year we were successful in growing harvesting cleaning and grinding the authentic Sonoran White Kino Wheat We built an outside bread oven with mostly natural materials and are now baking many loaves of bread It was a cooperative effort with several farms and organizations to bring this Kino Wheat back to the Sonoran Desert If you havenrsquot tried growing some wheat you may want to experiment with this variety Contact Native SeedsSEARCH which is the best source for this seed Loosen your soil and broadcast your wheat seed all over it and rake it in slightly If you can cover it up with some straw to keep the environment moist enough after watering You will see the sprouts emerge within a week and they will keep on growing all winter In the early spring they will make a significant jump of growth until

their full maturity around June If you planted just a small area you can easily cut it by hand and start to process it according to your needs The new experience of growing your own wheat can be another special milestone in your gardening It also helps secure this ldquoArk of Tasterdquo historical seed for future generations to enjoyWhen celebrating Thanksgiving this year donrsquot forget to use your harvest or purchase the ingredients from your local farmers and gardeners And in your prayers add a thanksgiving to your gardens that give so abundantlyI hope you enjoy this season We give tours all year roundmdashcall the office at (520) 603-9932 visit wwwavalongardensorg or email csaavalongardens You can sign up for our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program all

year round with seasonal produce grown organically We have several pickup places and accept SNAP debit cardsWe are going to participate at the Saturday Nov 10th Sahuarita Pecan Festival httpwwwsahuaritapecanfestivalcom This will be our fourth year See you here or thereWe all want to thank you for supporting the Earth Harmony Festival this past October which brought people from all around the county state country and from SonoraMexico as well It was a celebration with the encouraging message that all of us can even in small ways participate in building a sustainable future that is wholesome and balanced on all levels physical emotional mindal and spiritualTarenta Baldeschi (Change Agent)

Give Thanks to your Gardens

Friday December 7th and Saturday December 8th from 6-9pm during the beautiful Tubac Luminaria nights TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra will perform several sets throughout the evenings at the Tubac Plaza Main Stage This will be the choirrsquos sixth year performing at Tubacrsquos Luminaria Nights and they are a favorite attraction of this annual family eventThis magnificent 40-voice choir will be performing traditional Christmas Carols as well as a few original sacred holiday CosmoWorshiptrade songs written by the choirrsquos founder CosmoWorship is a cosmic lyrical and melodic celestial experience The harmonies and arrangements are other-worldly and take the listener to heavenly realms There is nothing else like it on the planet

TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra have recorded three CosmoWorship CDs one of which is a Christmas Album called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo is also a wonderful musical Christmas play by the Global Change Theater Company for which the choirrsquos music is the backdrop and is available on DVD This Christmas play makes a wonderful Christmas gift for children and grandchildren every year The concerts will take place at the Tubac Plaza Main Stage next to the Out Of The Way Galleria at 29 Tubac Plaza Donations are appreciated which go toward Global Community Communications Schools for Teens amp Children For directions or more information call (520) 398-2542 or visit wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg

TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir at Tubac Luminaria Nights

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In La Entrada De Tubac

omhostad realty

See pictures and other properties at

wwwtomhostadcomIf you are thinking of selling

or buying - give me a call

Need a custom home built on one of these properties Call 398-8132

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PATAGONIArsquoS 13th annual HOLIDAY ART WALK Fri and Sat after Thanksgiving Day November 23rd amp 24th 11 to 4 daily --------- Local Artists Open Studios Shops and Galleries with Visiting Artists Local Handmade Crafts Complimentary Holiday Refreshments Santa amp Good Cheer

By Martin Levowitz MIATO TELL THE TRUTH Mitt Romneyrsquos not such a bad fellow He used to be a moderate and probably still is but competing with such fungi as Gingrich and Santorum pushed him ever-further right ― in rhetoric at least Even so as a Preppie who seemed to lack substance and grit he attained little strength with his partyrsquos more hard-core right wing I think the first debate helped him a lot Not only was he confident his views became more moderate ndash or ldquocentristrdquo as they say Hersquos almost sure to get the right-wing vote ― Obama wonrsquot ― so now he has to concentrate on wooing those more moderate who still canrsquot quite decide Some may deride him as a flip-flopper and he is that but he might also be seen as a savvy helmsman adapting moment by moment to changing conditions Itrsquos sad to watch someone ndash anyone ndash abandon who he really is in order to be liked or to succeed In Babylon where I grew up thatrsquos not whatrsquos called integrity In fact itrsquos called selling your soul We all knew that in kindergarten and beneath the hype we know it now Caveat Emptor A candidate has got to tell us what we want to hear Importantly he has to seem sincere In our so-called democracy a candidate will always have to sell part of his soul to make the cut The system doesnrsquot sponsor outright authenticity Yoursquove got to blur your edges with a bit of camouflage like certain navy ships in times of war Makes you harder to hitThe GOP berates Barack for lacking leadership And they are right hersquos not so hot Yet itrsquos ironic that their man who seems to have no rudder and no keel is like a tuft of lint or plastic bag wafting this way and that in a changeable

breeze Itrsquos hard to say where Romneyrsquos really at because he isnrsquot really sure himself That might be merely humorous but it is also worrisome because as a Republican President hersquod be frontman for the same powerful consortium of self-serving profiteers ― the Cheney-Rumsfeld-Halliburton-Kochs ― who pulled the strings on that poor puppet-pawn-without-a-clue GeorgeldquoWrdquo and dumped us in the tarpits where we flounder to this dayIt seems these days as if more millionaires and billionaires run for elected office Forbes Perot Bloomberg Trump Romney et al Theyrsquove risen as far as a human being can in the business world attaining sainthood so to speak with money and prestige Theyrsquore members of prestigious boards for charities and opera companies Already owned The Hamptons summer mansion and the Aspen ski chalet the yacht and the corporate jet OK whatrsquos next Such CEOrsquos may still possess some narcissistic energy and not uncommonly dream of adding one final dazzling paragraph to their already-glorious eventual obituaries Public Service where all sorts of shiny new badges like stars in a limitless sky glimmer alluringly What more delicious candied cherry could one set atop the gilded sundae of ones fabled life What priceless gem to dazzle them when hung about my tan though scrawny neck Spending tens of millions of their own money such men bid for public office the way society matrons collect staggeringly expensive jewelry which by the way as you know is never really worn but kept safe in a bank vault underground while what they wear three times per year ― if that ― to World Premieres

and fashionable fetes are really just facsimiles made out of glass and glue which look fantastic if yoursquore standing far enough away and do not know Perhaps there is a pattern here beginning to emerge where what is real must take a back seat to that which just seems real Hmm call it Zeitgeist if you like It seems as if petty partisanship and bratty stubbornness are the chief business of government these days By the time Obama had won back in rsquo08 both Palin and McCain were worn quite thin Theyrsquod lost charisma and appeal The pundits kept asking ldquoNow who will speak for the Republican Party Reporters besieged Demagogue Limbaugh the Grand Old Man of Toxic Gas seeking comment ldquoJust give us something short Rush a couple hundred words How do you feel about an Obama Presidencyrdquo Cavalierly Rush

replied ldquoI need only four words I Hope He Fails rdquo Looking back over these last four years ndash one word per year ndash that seems to have been the more or less official operating- slogan of a disgruntled GOP dedicated first and foremost to frustrating any Obama initiative ldquoThis Kenyan Muslim Socialist who does he think he IS We must deny him all success no matter what the cost Above all we must make damn sure he doesnrsquot win a second term Foreclosures jobs and gasoline Donrsquot bug us with such trivia Wersquove got much more important work to dordquo And so Dear Fellow Citizen donrsquot be surprised if you should see this headline someday soon US Suffers Fatal Nosebleed Totally Exsanguinates A face will always hemorrhage when its nose has been cut off in spite verdadPlease read this articlersquos companion-piece ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION in this monthrsquos Patagonia Regional Times Gracias

Romnry Redux

Page 10 november 2012 ConneCtion

Poetry

Help support this rather unique open forum

community newspaper

Advertise in the Connection

go to wwwarivaca-connectioncom for rates or call 398-2379

Visitors to the historic artist colony of Tubac will enjoy

a variety of demonstrations by local and visiting artists during the weekend of November 3 amp 4 10am to 5pm both days New this year ldquoAn Art Experiencerdquo will host outdoor ldquoworking studiosrdquo tents set-up in front of the village galleries and studiosArt Experience is a celebration of the creative process A wide variety of art will be featured including painting sculpture fiber art and botanicals There will be artists demonstrations throughout

the weekend Visitors to the event can meet the artists and watch live demonstrations throughout the weekend they can also actively participate by voting for their favorite works of artTubac An Art Experience 2012 is a departure from previous Art Experience and ArtWalk events Tents will be setup throughout the village where artists will create their works and meet the public ldquoThis is a unique opportunity for the public to see Tubacrsquos gallery artists outdoors in the scenic beauty of the villagerdquo says Angela

Kirkner executive director of the Tubac Chamber of CommerceKnown as a haven for artists and a must-see for shoppers Tubac offers an eclectic mix of more than 100 shops fine art galleries and working artistsrsquo studios as well as dining lodging and golf Tubac is located at Exit 34 on I-19 45 miles south of Tucson To find out more about the artist colony of Tubac please contact the Tubac Chamber of Commerce at (520) 398-2704 or visit their website wwwtubacazcom

Local Artists Highlighted in Tubacs Art Experience

November 3 amp 4 2012

Diane Lisle Clay Hands Tubac demonstrating raku

Huachuca MountainsSeven Cities of CibolaSeven Cities of GoldMarching north they searchedEsteacutevan a black Moor slaveCoronado a Spanish conquistadorEsteacutevan killed by nativesCoronado defeated tired empty handedA northward quest continuesSome fail some prevailMile Post 102 and Mexico at our backA mountain trek and sweat to Huachucarsquos CrestGold not our prize an Arizona adventure isFire and ice blanket Millerrsquos granite flanksSurviving Douglas-fir white pine and aspentickle a mountain highA great white tethered guppy scans San Pedro Valley and Huachuca Crest for ldquoevil doersrdquo and black knapsacks bobbing in the night A minerrsquos bathtub spring quenches thirstDrop dead views abound this lofty perchFrom leeward slope Elegant Trogon hoarsebarking love callsBlackheaded Grosbeak bathing a shallow pool sporting dandelion horsetail mapleRufous-sided Towees flit about the hillside bushWestern Tanager all red yellow and black perch-ing piney bough and Red-shafted Flickers expressionless listening for bugs and grubsDown climbing Thunder Mountainrsquos cliffy snow patched switchbacks we join a Sunnyside Canyon old minersrsquo double trackInviting cathedral-like sycamores oaks and pines await and welcome adventuresome souls Straddling Scotia Canyonrsquos path twoforest monarchs mdash a beauty a beastSilky skinned and silvered sycamore festooned leaves red yellow greenand orange twinkling autumnrsquos lightFire scarred and tortured juniper limbsrotted heartwoodrsquos eleventh hourPortends adventure misadventure s chaffee

SANTA RITA LULLABY The dark creeps down as lights go on all over town Now in the distance I can hear a sigh Itrsquos the Santa Rita song a lullaby Small creatures call twilight spreads its mantle over all Our mountain skyline melts then fades from sight As I hear that faint refrain ldquoAllrsquos well Goodnightrdquo Silent watch we will keep Dream in sweet slumber deep We will guard you until morning Here I belong here where the Santa Ritas croon their song My mind grows tranquil while the hours go by When I hear that Santa Rita lullaby Peg Rock Green Valley

WALKING J FARM

grassfed beef middot Pastured Poultry amp Pork organically grown Produce middot CSa Shares

520-398-9050 middot amado aZ infowalkingjfarmcom wwwwalkingjfarmcom

pAGE 11

PagesBlue

Blue is the color of waterblue is the color of sky

blue is the color of a tearwhen a loved one dies

The body returns to the Earthand the blue

to the morning dewby Daniel Chitwood

Heart to HeartCrying again maybe foreverHow could I stop this pain from everStirring my heart until it criesldquoIrsquom lonely Where are you ldquo I know you diedI held you as calmly we ended your painI wonder now if Irsquoll see you againPeople talk of bridges and rainbows and suchI know they mean well but it doesnrsquot touchMe in any kind of meaningful wayI held you You died They took you awaySometime they will call me to pick up your cremainsIrsquove prepared a place for you- there yoursquoll remainWith me until itrsquos my time to departThen werdquoll be blended togetherto stay heart to heartJan Gaylord

Novemberthe halloween candy is eaten and gone but it sure was dandy the pumpkin is still standing where it was put outside on the porch landing soon it will be time to carve our thanks with all the delicious trimmings while waiting for you to return home to our beginnings jjkazlauskas

smoke detectorsporadic nighttime chirping~for the birds Ann M Penton

emptying outopening to the present~ garbage day Ann M Penton

Cappuccino El Grande Even the word rdquoCappuccinordquo sings with poetry cries with mystery with delights yet undiscovered

a joy to speak a promise unfulfilled

I have learned that one Cappuccino Grande usually is good for three poems The fact that the Cappuccino is good is no guarantee that the poetry will be also by Cal Lambert

Page 12 november 2012 ConneCtion

Judi Oyler amp Mo

Part 2 - A Broken Relationship - Healed

My friend Judy wisely said ldquoRegret and guilt are a deadly combinationrdquo So went the scenario with Mo By the time Ray arrived I was deep in guilt and regret - the what-ifs were dragging me down and killing my horse Mo and I fought all the time we had a love-hate relationship going on I cried buckets of tears out of frustration and fearYou would think because I teach riding I would have a clue Nope I learned a long time ago my training skills with horses were limited to my endurance horses and my school horses I did have a lot of horsey people of all kinds stop in to see Mo over the years Some of them ended up in my stories I know some very unique horse people They range from New Age folks to the cowboy way people and everything in between Again ldquohe just needs a jobrdquo was the stock answer But I knew that now it went a lot deeper Our relationship was on the rocks My problem was as I saw it I didnrsquot have the time to ride him on a consistent basis I tried to feed-

lease him and he stopped eating and ran the fence day and night Home he came as a rack of bones It wasnrsquot the peoplersquos fault Mo did it to himself Our problems continued We needed an interventionQuite by accident one day my farrier Ray was respectfully listening to me complain about Mo as he trimmed his feet I was ranting and raving about the fact I needed to be able to ride this stinkenrsquo horse during the winter to take ladies on trail rides Ray intervened ldquoWellrdquo he said ldquoya know I also train horses How bout if I come by and we take a look see at whatrsquos going on between you twordquo Whoa Be still my heart maybe there is hope for us yetWhen Ray arrived I was lunging Mo Our plan was for Ray to ride him and make some suggestions Ray walked into the arena with Mo and it was ldquomano y manordquo They sized each other up and the games began - Mo is good at gamesMo knew this was going to be a tough human He dropped his head and quick as a snake he came in on Ray Ray stepped to the side and pulled Mo off balance The look on that horsersquos face was priceless - utter shock Human one horse zero He finished lunging Mo and moved over to his truck to get his saddleMo stood quietly as Ray got ready to saddle him Everything was fine until Ray drew the cinch That rotten horse tried to sit down but again was met with a firm hand He stood up as fast as he tried it sit

down Next came the bit and Mo clenched his teeth and reared up As his feet left the ground so did Rays Mo came down with Ray in control His eye went soft and he took his bit This was better than RFD TV I could not believe my seasoned endurance horse the love of my life had totally lost itRay stepped aboard and Mo dropped his head to the vertical and quietly walked off This could work Ray asked for a working trot and got it right off He asked for the lope and Mo blew He went to bucking - not a kill you buck but a leave me alone buck Ray took it all in stride and Mo settled down We then left on a trail ride for the next hour and a half that stinkinrsquo horse was perfect - no spook spin or buck Ray rode him on a lose rein I on the other hand always rode with light contactWhat Ray told me was I had a great horse but I needed to stop with the guilt stuff and take control back No

more ldquoOh poor Mordquo I learned that if Mo touched me first little by little he would take over control So Mo had to be a perfect gentlemen and no touching no turning his head or any of the tons of things he used to subtly take control It took a while for me to relax and breathe when I rode him I learned to let him have rein and take responsibility for himself and me which he used to do all the time Ray rode with me and Mo for several weeks and continued observe and recommend Then the day came and we went out alone It was one of the most thrilling days of my life and we had a great ride We still work on stuff but our relationship is healing and we are a team again I love that darn horse Thank You Ray ldquoThe horse through all its trials has preserved the sweetness of paradise in its bloodrdquo ~Johannes Jensen~Happy Trails

ldquoTimeless Meditations Mandalas and Patterns in Naturerdquo is an exhibit that is inspired and supported by a community coming together through art and compassion Highlights of the ldquoTimeless Meditationsrdquo exhibit juried by Catherine Nash will be the construction of a Tibetan sand mandala painting from November 5-November 10 by visiting Tibetan monk Lama Ngawang a talk by Dr Dean Pielstick explaining the symbolism of the Tibetan mandalas on November 7 in partnership with the Tubac Buddhist Meditation Center a mandala making workshop on November 10 with Cathi Silliman and a Mandala Dissolution Ceremony on November 10th For more information visit our website or call TCA at 520-398-2371

Timeless Meditations Mandalas amp Patterns in Nature

Patagonia Players Do --IMPROV

If yoursquove seen the TV show ldquoWhorsquos Line is it Anywayrdquo starring Drew Carey you know what on-the-spot Improv is Starting with suggestions from the audience (such as an activity or location) the Improv-ers spontaneously create unrehearsed scenes and act them out The newly formed Improv troupe of George Davis Olivia Lopez German Quiroga and Wendy Russell with Janice Pulliam as director invites you to come ldquoplayrdquo with us in the Tin Shed Theater (corner of 3rd Ave and Mendoza Alley) on Saturday November 17 at 7 pm and again on Sunday November 18 at 2 pm As a special treat audience members are encouraged to bring an everyday item from home to have it ldquoappraisedrdquo during an improvised spoof of public televisionrsquos ldquoAntiques Road Showrdquo In addition to comedy Improv Helen Chester will lead Patra Kelly and Olivia Lopez in a unique Dance Improv

numberAs Thanksgiving Day approaches letrsquos celebrate together something we are all thankful for the unique quality of life in southeastern Arizona And that includes our embracing extra-ordinary things especially when theyrsquore FREE (with suggested donation of $5)

If you think a voucher system for Medicare is a good idea Vote for Romney-RyanDo what you have to do -BUT VOTE

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DeAnza Restaurante amp Presenting a menu of Sonoran amp Southwestern Cuisine Dine in the relaxing atmosphere of our dining rooms or in the open air on our lovely patio

14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac OPEN 7 DAYS

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

Cantina

by Abe Paris

Step 1 Get a bottle half full with water because this keeps the grasshoppers from jumping out of the bottleStep 2 Go after dark You will see them up in the trees You will need a headlamp Grab the grasshoppers and put them in the bottle

How to Process Grasshoppers for Eating

Step 3 Put them in salt water and set to boil for 5 to 10 minutes Step 4 Let them dry 2 days straight Step5 Eat them Grasshoppers will taste like what they eat For example if they eat mint they will taste like mint Do not eat the spiny leg parts

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge 4th Annual

Saturday November 17th10 -330

Grassland Fair Featuring

educational talks bull music bull artdemonstrations amp exhibitsarchery lessions bull vendors

food bullactivities for kidsCall for info 520-823-4251

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge hosts its annual Grassland Fair a day of music

education local crafts fun for the kids and much more on Saturday November 17th 2012 from 1000 am to 330 pm Admission is free Exciting events will go all day Discover the sweeping grassland and its wildlife and learn about the rich history of this former ranchThe Fair is held at Buenos Aires Refuge Headquarters at the 1880s ranch house that is now the refuge Visitor Center with a grand view over the grasslands and majestic Baboquivari Peak This yearrsquos theme is ldquoBirds Bats and Butterfliesrdquo and experts will teach about the ldquoBrsquos of Buenos Airesrdquo See new visitor center exhibits and demonstrations of the masked bobwhite quail live birds of prey and live reptiles amphibians and invertebrate ldquocreepy crawliesrdquo A special presence at the fair is the Wilbur-Cruce Spanish Colonial Horses a type of Spanish horse that originated here on the Buenos Aires Ranch Bring the kids as there will be ongoing hands-on projects for them to enjoy in our Kids Corner A childrenrsquos wildlife art contest will have entries filling the walls of the Visitor Center and awards will be presented at the fairFood and shopping are available throughout the day in the open-air venue Local artisans will offer a variety of

crafts including photographs jewelry clothing and more as well as delicious regional foods Latin American musicians are featured midday and the rousing and athletic Aztec dancers perform at 245 pmCome and learn about grassland and riparian ecosystems and the challenges of managing the special plants and animals of this beautiful area Enjoy the wildlife the stunning mountain views and learn about efforts to bring back the endangered masked bobwhite quail and pronghorns back to their native grasslandYou may want to allow extra time to explore trails take a driving tour or amble along the boardwalk at the beautiful Arivaca Cienega The Refuge is located near Sasabe The scenic drive will take you past the Arivaca Cienega and its boardwalk trail Take I-19 to the AmadoArivaca Road exit (Exit 48) and follow Arivaca Road 23 miles to Arivaca then angle right onto Arivaca-Sasabe Road After 12 miles turn left onto AZ 286 and drive four miles then turn left onto the headquartersrsquo entrance roadFor more information go to the Friends of Buenos Aires NWR website at httpfriendsofbanwrorg or look on Facebook You may also call the Refuge at 5208234251

GRASSLAND FAIR AT BUENOS AIRES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

VOTE

November 6

Page 14 november 2012 ConneCtion

(520) 398-9665cougartrailwildbluenet wwwazseniorbuddiescom

Senior BuddiesEstate amp Moving Sales

Ginny amp Buddy Sahuarita to Rio RicoProven honest amp reliableWorking as a team

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom is Locally Owned amp Operated

261-2411

New bull Used amp Hard-to-Find

Personalized recommendations for great reads

All available online or with a quick phone call

Monica Tilley - 398-9650wwwthebookstoreladycom monicathebookstoreladycom

The Book Store Lady

Cactus Rose GalleryJewelry Original Paintings amp Prints

Photography Pottery Gourd Art

Located next to the Mercantile with Nancys Tailor Shop

Open Wed- Sun 10-4

I donrsquot remember life without my sister Erika She and I

are only 18 months apart and (other than a few squabbles) have been best friends for 40 years (Ugh ndash 40) As kids we were the perfect blend of frilly princesses and rough-and-tumble tomboys Our daily pleasures consisted of hours of bike riding (we pretended our bikes were horses) producing variety shows for our parents (complete with commercials) building forts in the woods hosting tea parties (all pets invited of course) and playing any version of dolls (miniature baby and Barbee) One of our favorite activities was building forts On the weekends or on summer vacations ndash Erika and I would move out of our bedrooms and move into our unconventional dwellings - a refrigerator box outside became an apartment with window cutouts and crayon-applied kitchen appliances (we slept curled up together with at least one small dog and the box upright ndash not lengthwise (Ahh the days before stiff knees) Sometimes the living room would be transformed into a complex series of caves and tunnels with tables draped in blankets As kids in Nogales we had an elaborate fort in a small forest in our neighborhood and while living in the Bahamas a small dingy became our ldquoguest houserdquo - we actually slept in that thing floating in the salt-water canal behind our houseIn our quest to make the most of impending adulthood (a future I dreaded) Erika and I made promises to stay close We knew that we would have separate families and separate homes but we planned to be neighbors ndash within walking distance - and have our children at the same time We would take turns babysitting for each other and spend time together being moms and best friends Well the reality is ndash I live on the farm that my husbandrsquos family owns in Amado and Erika lives an hour away in Tucson where her husband works I canrsquot move my farm and there is no work out in the country for Scott We get together as often as we can and talk on the phone quite a bit but an hour is actually pretty far away when you have a job and kids and school and all the other stuff that limits your time It was about 8 years ago when

Erika and I made another promise We were visiting our Grandmother in Minnesota when an article in a magazine tickled both of our insides It was about a group of women who have renovated old travel trailers adding gitchy western deacutecor ndash who would get together and go on little excursions We were so enamored with the little trailers equipped vintage appliances and frilly curtains that we hatched a plan to (someday) get our own (It seems that we were still looking for a fort to escape to) Even as I was making my promise I didnrsquot believe that we would ever actually do it I had already learned how life flies by and responsibility keeps you from indulging your personal desires When would I ever have an extra couple of thousand dollars to spend on a trailer instead of on utility bills car payments or groceries But we planned away that week in my Grandmotherrsquos house We even named our trailers ndash Erikarsquos would be Mexicali Rose (she was still being teased for sneaking across the border in high school on a regular basis) and mine would be Ramble On Rose (in keeping with the rose theme and to honor the Grateful Dead song of the same name) The dream was all but forgotten until recently Erika who was taking a break from mothering housekeeping studying (she is going to college to be a nurse) and working a part time job did a Craigslist search and by the end of the week she had bought a run-down 14rsquo travel trailer for $600 I started looking on Craigslist too but I couldnrsquot find anything I could afford Then I got a call from Erika She and her husband had found a vintage 1965 Shasta and bought it for me (ldquoif you want ithelliprdquo they said) for $250 The Shasta smelled awful ndash apparently itrsquos latest inhabitants were packrats but Erika and I proudly admired our new forts ndash parked side-by-side in her front yard ndash and have been getting together weekly for ldquoShasta Daysrdquo to clean paint refinish and decorate our little trailers and to plan our new adventures Somehow despite our busy lives we are finding the time for our dreamErikarsquos 40th birthday is coming up For her present I ordered two books on renovating travel trailers and I am embroidering and framing the following phrase for her as a gift A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams

The 42nd annual Fiesta at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park will take place from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday December 1 and 10 to 4 pm on Sunday the 2nd There is no charge for this event and admission to the park is free during the fiesta This is a celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley The two-day event will feature Native American Mexican and Southwest food crafts and performances Fifty booths representing a wide variety of local non-profit historical cultural and religious organizations will provide food handicrafts and information On the main stage there will be all-day continuous free entertainment featuring a multi-cultural variety of dance and music groups There will be all-day demonstrations of paper flower making rawhide braiding leatherworking horse hair rope making and tortilla making For children there will be pintildeatas hands-on traditional crafts and

La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori 42nd Annual Celebration

at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Parkactivities and live raptors Guided tours of the mission will be available both days as well as guided walks to the Santa Cruz River Sunday will begin with a traditional Mariachi Procession and Mass in front of the old mission church The procession begins in front of the visitor center at 1000 Mass begins when the procession returns to the church approximately 1030 No photos are permitted during the procession or mass or while sacred dances are being performedNo dogs or other pets are allowed in the park or on the fiesta grounds during the fiesta weekend The Anza Trailhead is closed to horseback riders during the fiesta The Tumacaacutecori Fiesta is sponsored by the National Park Service Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is located 45 miles south of Tucson and 15 miles north of Nogales Take exit 29 off of I-19 and follow the signs For information call the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0

Two Sisters One Dream

Laurel Loew

We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a

few but we cant have both Louis D Brandeis

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Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

Join us as we Worship and Praise the LordSunday Morning Worship - 1030 am

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Wednesday Evening Meeting amp Bible Study - 6pm - Potluck at 5pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSEDThurs amp Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Sat 9-12

For Appointments call 520-407-5500 Ext 4503Clinic Hours

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSED bull Thurs - 9- 4 bull Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Saturday - 9 - 12

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca clinic

by Mark DresangPersons of the Dialogue Lucretia and Socarides ldquoWe write our own story Singularly we develop the players the scenery and all that matters The story is complicated no matter how it beginsrdquo(1)LUCRETIA Keep mopping Socrats I can easily talk while you mopSOCARIDES Then because of ldquoequifinality ndash the view that many beginnings can lead to the same results [i]n other words a specific outcomerdquo(2) the two of us will have made a clean sweep of the whole matter LU We will have only begun to clean house Yalersquos edifice is largeSOC ldquoThe greatest challenge that the United States has to face since its founding a struggle for the American soulrdquo(3) This is not Lincolnrsquos log cabinLU I particularly agree with Yale that individuals need to be independent responsible self-reliant accountable productive autonomous ndash keep mopping Socrats ndash and imaginativeSOC As he says we cannot be dependent on the government to take care of us That would be a state of dependency and a result of deficit thinkingLU What made and makes America great are personal liberty and independence ingenuity invention ldquothe right to succeed and fail on our ownrdquo and ldquocourageous determinationrdquo ldquoWe are sovereign independent actorsrdquo and we ldquocreate our own success storiesrdquoSOC He is very insistent on that and who would argue that positionLU And that things are not too complex for individuals to understand and figure outSOC Well Yale does say ldquosociety was not as complex as it is todayrdquo

and that ldquosociety [is] increasing in size and becoming more complexrdquo and that ldquolife is complicatedrdquo and that ldquothe American narrative is one of continuous outbursts ndash disorder and confusionrdquo and that it is intimidating to live in ldquoa world whose composition transforms from moment to moment [and] is in a constant fluxrdquoLU But too complex for individual persons to understand Too complex to allow successSOC I was afraid you would bring up success I think success needs to be defined Lucretia LU We donrsquot all know what success is SocratsSOC I donrsquot Listen to this please Lucretia ldquoOur ideas about success are themselves based on preconceptions and are also part of a self-perpetuating cycle preventing us from achieving the genuine success and happiness that we seek Fixation on [mundane] concerns subverts our best efforts leading either to counterfeit success or true frustrationrdquo(4) Some other day some other time we must talk about success LU Rome wasnrsquot destroyed in one day SocratsSOC ldquoWasnrsquot builtrdquo you meanLU Built destroyed whatever Socrats Yalersquos point is that ldquoit is up to each individual to use their natural strengths to create their own success for themselves their families and their communitiesrdquo(5)SOC Please donrsquot use that wordLU What wordSOC Natural It opens up a whole other can of wormsLU Yoursquore just dying to talk about Darwin the State of Nature the organic model natural law natural rights natural rules self-generation the natural instincts

SOC And free will Page one hundred sixteenLU Socrats we need to identify the major premises of Yalersquos book We must start with those firstSOC And we have Donrsquot depend on the government be autonomous and independent and success will be the result or sometimes failure like perhaps Penn State ldquoThe right to succeed and failrdquoLU The possibility of failure aside Socrats the point is that we must stick with what made America great Regain that greatness Take the constitution seriouslySOC We have become deficit thinkers and depend on the government to take care of our basic needsLU And if we return to the principles of the founding fathers we will regain our greatness And in short letrsquos start ldquofocusing on whatrsquos right about America and the American PeoplerdquoSOC This is not a good time to be Greek is itLU We donrsquot have time to talk about the rest of the world Socrats Itrsquos America wersquore interested in SOC Yale suggests that America is skating on thin iceLU The thin ice idiom yet again C Hues was right Socrats you need to ldquoget a liferdquoSOC What-do-artists-know-anywayLU I think Yale is an artist the way he has put his thoughts and ideas together Did you read his ldquoOde to Wordsrdquo He really cares about his country and the people I can admire a person who takes the time to do such a thingSOC Donrsquot forget people like Maggie and library Mary Theyrsquove been putting their ideas down on paper for years

LU I donrsquot get the connection SOC You should start And anyway I have been wondering if there is another way to look at the whole thingLU And you Socarides are ndash I suppose ndash the one who has this other way of looking at this ldquoculture of dependencyculture of successrdquo themeSOC No actually the ideas belong to Otto Rank and Ernest BeckerLU What could psychoanalysis

and the social sciences have to do with dependency and success What ideas have they possibly added to the great thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment and the principles propounded by the founding fathers What can they do about our ldquofinding our harmonic place [and] ending the culture of dependency for our children and everyone elserdquo(6)SOC Well their stuff is sort of different some might say complexLU Too complex for independent self-reliant autonomous persons like ourselvesSOC Well Yalersquos profiteers and politeers will-not-care-for-it-at-all letrsquos put it that wayLU And we should care about them Screw lsquoem Keep mopping Socrats wersquore not half way doneSOC Surely we are at least half way doneLU In your dreams Socrats We have undertaken a large project here Although we are tired we shall not rest until we have looked at these things from all the angles Therersquos a spot there Socrats no right there SOC ldquoThou art all fair my love there is no spot in theerdquo(7) but please move your feet Lucretia yoursquore standing on the mop Would you de-feat meLU Oh sorry Socrats no I would simply help you under-standSOC Merci beaucoup mon cherie Thank you belovedLU Il nrsquoya pas de qua mon petite pois Donrsquot mention it my little peaSOC Nice sandals by the way Hasta proximaLU They make me ldquofeel Barefoot all over as the Boys sayrdquo(8) Ciao for nowThe web site for Yalersquos book is wwwstrengthbasednationcom(1)) Wishnick Yale From a Culture of Dependency To a Culture of Success p 1641 Ibid p 152 Ibid p 127(4) Wallace B Alan Buddhism with an Attitude p 19(5) Wishnick p 103 (6) Ibid Part Three Eight(7) Bible Song of Solomon 47(8) Habegger My Wars are Laid Away in Books (The Life of Emily Dickinson) p 583

Platonic TectonicsTwo Lucretia Talks the Walk While Socarides Walks the Talk

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

Around Arivaca

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patiobull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use microsoft Word excel Publisher or Power Pointbull Homework help availablebullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch Library Hours are Closed Sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and Sat 9-5

to renew books call the renewal line at 903-2865 or Caviglia-arivaca branch Library at 594-5235

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Dia de los muertos is a time to honor and celebrate those who

have died We celebrate the lives of our loved ones and prepare altars for them In addition to friends and family we in Arivaca can honor all those who have lost their lives in our surrounding desert Many of you have most likely encountered belongings left in the desert by travelers And some of you may have picked up a few of these items throughout the years We have no way of knowing what happened to the person who was carrying them We can only hope that they made it through this harsh desert safely But it is possible that they are missing or lost their life in attempting to cross this land We invite you to bring some found objects from the desert to the All Souls Corner so we can honor and celebrate those who have struggled and possibly died while walking through this area

Dia de los Muertos

Library NewsBy Mary Kasulaitis

I am retiring from the Caviglia-Arivaca Library on November

17 I would like to thank everyone for all your help during the 12 years that I have been here It has been a wonderful place to work But donrsquot worry you may still see me I plan to volunteerA list of books about Arivaca and its history is up on the Caviglia-Arivaca Branch web page at wwwlibrarypimagovlocationsarivacaUsed books are for sale every day in the Meeting Room at the Arivaca Library courtesy of the Friends of the Arivaca Library New copies of Ruby Arizona Mining Mayhem and Murder and also Frontier Lady of Letters the heroic love story of Ines Fraser by Al and Bob Ring are available as well Ask at the desk for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Coey for more information at 594-5239 We can help you with e-readersWe would like to thank Beverly and Ranch Yach for the donation of a microscope to the Library

Sunday Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River will host the second annual community picnic on at the Tubac Community Center 50 Tubac Road in Tubac The event is sponsored by global Community Communications Alliance and the Hilltop Gallery Bring your family a picnic blankets and chairs and spend the afternoon celebrating the Santa Cruz River In addition to guided river walks there will be a youth art contest featuring the art work of students from kindergarten through grade 12 Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001

Thurs Nov 15 ndash 1 to 3 p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Drive Green Valley Main Program Suzanne Brayer on information that can be found in ldquoWills and Probaterdquo As genealogists we depend on clues to aid our trek along the ancestral trail Probate records can be a mother lode of clues Decedentrsquos date of death names of spouse and children in-laws places of residence land ownership religion and military service are just a few of the juicy tidbits these records can reveal Suzanne will provide strategies and sources to help analyze probate records and reconstruct family relationships Short Program Jon Ott will demonstrate ldquoIrfanViewrdquo a free to use image file manipulation software that is a very fast small compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for Windows users Visitors are welcome Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or joannherbstcoxnet) for more information or Google ldquogvgs azrdquo

follow the route of their pipeline through the foothills east of Mt Wrightson Wonderful views enhance this well-designed trail Meet at the Patagonia Post Office at 830 am with lunch and water Call hike leaders Chris and Mary Strohm to register or with questions 530-545-1191

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp 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 CosmoWorshiptrade sacred holiday songs written by the choirrsquos founder Donations appreciated wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sat Dec 8TH 11a - 3p - Equine Voices Rescue amp Sanctuary Holiday Open House in Amado Celebrate the holiday season at our fourth annual Open House Meet Gulliver our mascot and symbol of horse rescue and our other 40+ equine ldquoresidentsrdquo Relax and enjoy music food raffles and of course shopping at Gulliverrsquos General Store Tours of the ranch will be available and horse training techniques will be demonstrated 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 equinevoicesorg

Fri Dec 14 7 pm - Holiday Celebration - Live music baked yummies Santa Claus a Christmas play called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo and a special childrenrsquos Christmas songs presentation Ages 12 amp up - $9 advance $12 day of event Ages 6-11 - $6 advance $9 day of event Ages 5 amp under ndash free Proceeds benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Avalon Gardens 2074 Pendleton Dr Tumacacori AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sunday Dec 16th 2 pm - Christmas Concert by TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra a magnificent 40-voice choir Opening performance by Israfel Awakened Donations appreciated and benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Tubac Plaza Main Stage 29 Tubac Plaza Tubac AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

more Places to go - People to See - things to Do

Friday Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo with Dr Wendell Wilson Noted Tucson scientist and artist Dr Wendell Wilson will be the guest speaker at the Tubac Historical Societyrsquos membership meeting His illustrated presentation on the history of mineral art will feature extraordinary photographs of world famous mineral specimens as well as his artwork of minerals and mining artifacts Dr Also a display of his original paintings and rare publications from his personal collection The public is invited Tubac Presidio State Historic Park 1 Burruel Street in Tubac Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg

Fri Nov 16 - 215 pm - The Democratic Women in Action present ldquoThe Separation of Church and Staterdquo Richard Miller Member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will be our speaker This is an important topic in these times as religious values are creeping into our policy-making This is a fascinating talk that everyone should hear Wersquoll see you at the Joyner-Green Valley Library The public is welcome and encouraged to attend

Sat Nov 17 hike about 5 miles on the Arizona Trail from Kentucky Camp to Apache Springs with Friends of Sonoita Creek We wlll begin with a visit to the restored buildings which housed the Santa Rita Water Company and then

If you think Trickle-Down Economics is a good way to run a country - leaving the middle-class to hope for scraps from the mega-wealthy - Vote for Romney - Ryan

Just Vote

pAGE 17

Arivaca Helping Hear tsWere here to help serve the needs of Arivaca residents (living within the 85601 zip code area) If you need a little help with any of the following expenses give us a call

bull Propane bull Rent bull Water Company bull Gasoline bull Clinic Co-pay bull Phone bull Medical bull Auto Repair bull Taxes bull Eyeglasses amp Other approved expenses

Restrictions apply on types of expenses amounts and frequency of disbursals Arivaca Helping Hearts pays the expenses directly to the vender

Helping Ease Arivacans

Rough Times

Contact us at 398-8515 or 398-3033PO Box 156 Arivaca AZ 85601

Arivaca Community Desert Aid Medical Training amp Dialogue

Thanksgiving Potluck

Dr Norma Price will be offering a basic medical training to the Arivaca community that will cover common illnesses and injuries that residents may encounter when coming into contact with people crossing through the borderlands Topics will include blister care dehydration and heat-related illness sprains and strains hypothermia problems associated with drinking dirty water along with learning to access support with medical situations how to recognize medical emergencies and knowing when to call 9-1-1

by Chief Scot Van Boerum

As mentioned in last monthrsquos Connection we are in the process of updating our Five Year Strategic Plan We recently had a meeting at which several members of the public expressed their views on the District One of the suggestions that came out of the meeting was to provide a more specific picture of the District I believe the two most important measures of the success of the District are the services we provide and the tax rate We want to provide the best service at the lowest tax rate possibleThe strategic plan called for the District to effectively manage expenses through several efforts which directly resulted in a carryover of $50000 from last year into this current year When I assumed the role of Fire Chief this past March 64 of the budgeted revenues were based on taxes This is generally in line with the fire districts in Pima County where the average is 71 For the current budget year only 34 of our anticipated revenues are derived from taxes The balance of the anticipated revenue $25394963 is coming from alternative funding sources This is in line with our strategic plan which called for finding alternative revenue streams to maintain or reduce the tax burden on the residents of the DistrictThe current yearrsquos budgeted income includes grants that make up 27 To date we have applied for seventeen grants and successfully received $11569911 in grant funding with seven of the applications still pending In addition we have diligently

worked on improving our response capability for wild fire incidents both within and outside of the District Through training acquisition of equipment and vehicles we are able to more effectively respond to these incidents which also generate income when we respond outside of the District We currently have over $7000000 20 of income in receivables from the state of Arizona for wildland responses under our state cooperative agreementFinally we are working on shifting some of the burden from the taxpayer to the people who utilize our services To do this we have started charging for EMS responses by the District This is a revenue stream that has previously gone untapped To date we have already received over $120000 in unbudgeted revenue from insurance companies This includes sending bills for all responses involving illegal border crossers which account for over 15 of our EMS responses to the Border Patrol health insurance system We are anticipating additional income of approximately $1000000 or approximately 8 of the tax revenue between now and the end of the budget year June 30 2013 If you utilize our services and receive a bill please forward the bill to your insurance company Payment by the insurance company will be taken as payment in full for taxpayers of the District even if it is less than the full invoice For non-taxpayers we will continue with collection efforts to receive the full payment of the invoice

Arivaca Fire DistrictSignificant Progress Being Made

This training is designed for Arivaca residents with no previous medical training We also invite area medical workers from the Arivaca Clinic Arivaca Fire and No More Deaths Byrd Camp to join us to dialogue about providing effective medical care in the borderlands Norma Price MD practiced medicine in Atlanta GA for 25 years before moving to Arizona Since retiring she has been active with the Samaritans and No More Deaths since the organizations began She participates in administering humanitarian care and serves as medical consultant and educator for both organizations

Sunday November 18 o1-4pm Arivaca Community Center

DanSun Ranch especially Danny would like to thank all of the people for all the help since my accident Sunny could not have done it without you Arivaca is a great place to live People are willing to get down and dirty if their neighbor has fallen on difficult times Thank you all for your concern and support DanSun Ranch

Thank You

Come one come all to the fabulous Thanksgiving

Potluck Feast at the Arivaca Community Center It will be held on November 22nd from 1-3 Please bring a dish to share and your own place setting Join the c-ommunity to celebrate our gratitude for all the blessings in our lives It is such a beautiful

thing to share food while celebrating the spirit of our communityEveryone is welcome Bring all your family and friends Instruments and musicians welcome If therersquos interest a drumming circle will follow the feast

Thrus Nov 8 - 6pm - Arivaca Clinic Annual mtg amp dinner at Sweet Peas Cafe - call Julie Beal for reservations 398-2160 $$12Sunday Nov 18 - 1-4pm - Desert Aid Medical Training amp DialogueArivaca Community Center Free amp open to the publicSATURDAYS Every Sat - 9am Marians Market 1st Sat - 9am - Human Resources RUMMAGE SALE 3rd Sat - 1pm - Arivaca Family and Community Education Assn At the Old School (or at Library--call 594-5235 first) 3pm - Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting SUNDAYS - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for times - 398-28391st Sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop Assn meet at town water yard2nd Sun 4pm Arivaca Action Center - Board Mtgs 15925 W Universal Ranch Rd arivacaactioncenterinc gmailcomLast Sun - 530pm - Arivaca Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home MONDAYS - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - Silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire Dist Auxilary - at the Fire HouseTUESDAYS 1st Tues - 530pm Arivaca Alive promoting Arivaca - La Gitana Cantina - all welcome

1st Tues - 6pm - People Helping People - - Border Issues Community Chat - Providing hospitality and community support in the borderlands Arivaca Library2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-52393rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 333-8311 or 576-4466WEDNESDAYS 2nd Weds -4pm - Arivaca Coordinating Council ndash Human Resources Group mtg - Human Resource Office Public InvitedLast Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHURSDAYS 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy Fricchione for more info 398-98593rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg Fire House wwwarivacafiredistrictorg

FOR KIDSTues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 Creative Play Recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Comm Center) Call Ellen- 398-3010TEEN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WEDS - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIRL SCOUTS for all ages Contact Nathalie Dresang - 398- 3009FOR SENIORSTEATIME FOR SENIORS (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmSENIOR OUTINGS One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771

Send your notices to Connection POB 338 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

Meetings ampActivities

Around ArivacaPage 18 november 2012 connection

submitted by Glo WilliamsGreetings The Arivaca Action Center Inc is pleased to report that we received our 501(c)(3) exemption determination from the IRS as a public charity so gifts and contributions are deductible through the IRS We can also pursue additional possibilities that align with our mission of providing space for opportunities that enhance rural life Bring your ideas forward at the next board meeting on Sunday November 11th at 400 Free open computer hours and one-on-one classes are ongoing thanks to instructor Michele Fournier Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm Stop by and walk through the Art Gallery while you are there Featured artist Mark Dresangrsquos work is on display this month The Early Learning Center will

submitted by Nancy FricchioneArivaca Aliversquos holiday event raising funds to benefit the kids of Arivaca will be held December 8th We will be looking for donations of handmade crafts and candy for an old-fashioned holiday bazaar This will be a great time to pick up some low cost gifts and decorations for Christmas

Arivacarsquos Grande Dame Mary Jane

Broadhurst will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Sunday November 11 2012 I am hoping you have some room in the November issue to announce this milestone and to add that everyone is invited to her birthday celebration on Sunday November 11th at an Open House 300 pm - 500 pm at the Old Schoolhouse to come by and wish her a most happy And of course there will be cake

Describes plants growing in our area of the desert Includes 204 flowering plants with over 400 full color photographs

Designed for amateur wildflower enthusiasts the descriptions are written to easily aid identification

Index of Spanish common names

Available at Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee and La Gitana Cantina in ArivacaTubac Center of the Arts Tubac Presidio State Park in TubacBuenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge SasabeMariposa Books PatagoniaOrder at monicathebookstoreladycom or AdobeAlbatrossaolcom or call Maggie at 520-398-2379

Wildflowers a f i e l d g u i d e

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

Proceeds will go towards buying something great for the children of Arivaca Last year we bought an airplane teeter-totter for the community center playgroundPlease bring your donations of candy and crafts after Dec 1st to the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Co-op or the La Gitana Cantina For information call 398-9859

Kids enjoying the Teeter-Totter airplane at Arivaca Community Center playground purchased with funds from last years Arivaca Alives Candy Shack proceeds

Candy Shack and Holiday Gift Bazaar

Happy Birthday Mary Jane

be getting our licensing inspection visit at the end of October from the Arizona Department of Health Services Many of us have worked very hard to create a beautiful quality learning center for our youngest community members birth to 5 years old Glo Williams and Kathy Sheldon are overseeing this center and Rachel Barry is stepping up as Center Director We could use some help and donations getting the inside and outside of the building painted before the Artist Studio Tour in January The Arivaca Action Center will be hosting this event and several artists will be displaying their art at the Center If you are ready for little gardening we could also use help with our crop circle plot and invite all to stop by and join in the fun

Arivaca Action Center on the Move

RELAxING THERAPEUTIC massage by Kathishealingmassagecom in Arivaca at the Arivaca Action Center corner of Universal Ranch and Mesquite Roads Call Kathi Abbott at 520-904-9442 to schedule for Wednesdays between 11 am and 6 pm or Thursday mornings

HORSES BOARDED - Full service care Lg pens w shelters or box stalls with turnouts Close to trails Arena and round pen Trailer storage $ 235Mo THE RIDING CENTER Amado 520 398-2392

FOR SALE OR RENT - BY OWNER 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

URANTIA BOOK -Classes Mondays amp COSMIC FAMILY VOL 1 Classes Wednesdays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori by Elders amp Ministers Call first (520) 603-9932

GENTLE TOUCH Colt starting amp training 35 yrs exp Certified The Horseman Jimmy 398-3031

FOR SALE BY OWNER 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $325000 Terms By appointment only -l 480-993-8272

COSMOSERVICE Sundays 10 am Discussion Format - URANTIA BOOK Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori ndash Gabriel of Urantia amp Niann Emerson Chase amp Elders The Bright amp Morning Star Choir - Organic lunch follows Tours available Donations appreciated Call first (520) 603-9932

IF YOU BELIEVE out-sourcing American jobs is good business - Vote for Romney-Ryan

DUE TO THE GRASSHOPPERS mosquitos and lack of local foods the Community Center is cancelling the Desert Harvest Festival and local foods buffet that was scheduled for November 10th Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving potluck on November 22nd at 100 and share the delicious desert bounty there

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK November 22nd 1pm at Arivaca Community Center Everyone Welcome 398-3010 for more info

WE HAVE ANONYMOUS DONORS who are matching funds for all donations and membership fees we receive right now We are in need of some costly repairs and maintenance for the Community Center and very much appreciate your support Please mail all donations to ACC PO Box 36 Thank you so much

THE VEGETABLES available in November at the Arivaca Gardens booth are turnips radishes peppers lettuce and spinach Organic dates are also available The garden will be planting garlic Contact the garden about the days We also need volunteers to sell vegies at Marianrsquos Market on Saturdays Contact Rex Tucker at 398-2000 Hope to see you at the market and at the garden

SAVE THE DATE for the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Studio Tour - Saturday January 26 2013 Featuring a diversity of talent that makes our tiny town proud More info in upcoming Arivaca Connection and Green Valley News Tickets available beginning of January

RENT SALE - The Honey House Country living close to Arivaca $650 per mo $189500 2400 feet of space slump block construction Spacious comfortable place to live Used to be a honey processing plant Has a great kitchen with stainless appliances Great views of surrounding hills Can be rented partially furnished Separate Studio space and storage workshop on 25 fenced acres ~2 miles from town Call 398-3915

Cost 25 Cents per word bull You count - I accept Payment must be made prior to publication For Free amp Non-profit ads ONLY - No Charge NO PHONE ORDERS PLEASE -

Only written ads accepted bull Deadline 22th of each month

Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon For info amp times 520-323-2229 or wwwal-anon-azorg

TUBAC AL-ANON AA MTGS Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ARIVACA AA MEETINGS Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONERS-AA mtg - Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

aR e a SuppoR t Meet iNgS

Feature WriterS Mary Kasulaitis Tarenta Baldeschi Roxi Hardesty Judi Oyler Laurel Loew

ContributorSMartin LevowitzJ WilsonCeth JohnsonJaycee JohnsonAbe ParisHal MansfieldBarbara StockwellGlo WilliamsEllen DursemaBecky Meade

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 5203982379

email SoAZVoxaolcom wwwarivaca-connectioncom

StaFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

CONNECTION

The open forum format is for ideas opinions experiences whatever you want to share with the worldYour submission must not use libelous profane or vulgar language

bull All rights reserved

bull Articles are solely the property of the named contributor reprint or use without their permission is prohibited

bull Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or the advertisers

bull Published monthly as an open forum journal

bull All contributions are welcome but should be less than 1000 words for general interest or 250 words for public notice articles

bull DEADLINE 10 days prior to the end of the month

Scott Van Boerums chaffeeJohn KazlauskaJan GaylordCal LambertAnn M PentonMark DresangPeg RockDaniel Chitwood

COVER Birds amp Bidens - by Maggie Milinovitch and PhotoShop

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

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20 ACRES FOR SALE 14050 W Jalisco Rd Well electric small septic horse corral sheds small structure and fully fenced Asking $79000 520-396-0865 or jferris94yahoocom

Johnnie Lakersquos

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Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake680 W Camino Casa Verde

Green Valley AZ 85614wwwgasolinealleygvcom

Selected Pima Countyrsquos SbC

Small business of the year award

in Amado

in patagonia

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places to Go m people to see m things to Dotumacacori Nogalesin tubac in Arivaca

Green valley

Antiques amp CollectiblesReopening November 1st To welcome you during our reopening -with the

purchase of a semi-precious stone necklace youll receive a free matching bracelet

Our gems are all natural stones - no synthetics

HoursThursdays Fridays amp Saturdays 10 to 4 and by appointment 520-398-3033

Bill amp Connie Sparks

BIlls GEms amp mINEralsamp

Sat Nov 3 ndash 9 to 4 ndash Farmersrsquo Market Celebration of Dia de los Muertos ndash see ad page 3

Thurs Nov 22 ndash Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Arivaca Community Center

Sat Nov 24 ndash 7 ndash 11 ndash Dance to Al Foul ndash La Gitana Cantina

Oct11- 10a Talk- Facing the Climate Change Challenges Derek Lemione PhDThe challenges arise from complex social and natural systems interacting UU Congregation Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48 Turn EastSat Nov 17 - 9a 3rd Annual Amado Chili Cook Off - Amado Territory Classic Car Show Youth Talent Show amp lots of Chili Music by Beau Renfro amp Clear Country Maxima 99 Radio and Uncion Nortena Parking $2 or two cans of food - chili is $5 for all the tasting you can eat The Cook Off features CASI as well as a local cooks and fire departments Amado Territory exit 48 off I-19 Visit wwwamadoazcom Proceeds benefit Amado Food Bank Elephant Head Vol Fire Dept amp Amado Youth Alliance

Sat Nov 3 amp Sun Nov 4 - 10am to 5pm - Tubac An Art Experience - Historic Tubac Village Sponsored by Tubac Chamber of Commerce Info 520-398-2704 wwwtubacazcom

Sun Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River - Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001 Details on Page 16

Fri Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo - Tubac State Historic Park 1 Burruel St Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg Details on Page 16

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra - Tubac Plaza Main Stage wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542 Details on Page 16

Sat Nov 10 430-730 pm ndash St Andrewrsquos 60th Annual Barbecue St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Church 969 W Coungry Club Dr Nogales Pit-roasted beef barbecue tortillas beans cole slaw dessert beverage for $10 (adults) $6 (children) Take-out available $8 for lb barbecue Gift shop and bookstore open raffle of theme baskets Tickets available from Church members and at the door

Sunday Nov 18 at 4 pm - The Merling Trio in concert - Presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts at Americas Trade amp Commerce (formerly Sunrise Bank building) 825 N Grand Ave Nogales Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or Janice Pulliam at 706-614-6959

Sun Dec 2 2-6 pm Wine and Cheese Among the Trees 781 N Linda Vista Dr Nogales 23rd annual event will benefit St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees (mostly different each year) and numerous nativity scenes as well as a portion of the largest private collection of the late Hugh Cabotrsquos art work Sample 4 varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates For tickets call ClapperDeLong at (520) 287-5929 or St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic (520) 648-3242 75 Calle de las Tiendas Ste 129B Green Valley Tickets $25 (adults) and $5 (children) are available at the door

9am ndash Noon ndash Nov 3 ndash Visit the Desert Museum as the guest of Trico Electric Cooperative For members only ndash bring you Trico bill ndash meet the board learn about Tricorsquos programs and then learn about the animals Contact 520-744-2944 or wwwtricocoop

in tucsonFri amp Sat Nov 23 amp 24 - 11a - 4p - Patagonias 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk Contact Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060 See ad page 7

in sasabeSat Nov 17 - 10a - 330 - Grassland Fair - Buenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge See artice on page 11 for details

weds Nov 14 ndash 2 to 4 pm - Video showing of ldquoWhat they Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIrdquo Joyner-Green Valley Library Contact person Dr Daniel Wegener 520-663-5944 See article page 5 for details

Dec 1 amp 2 - 10a - 4p - 42nd annual La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori at the National Historical Park Tumacacori A celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley Free Contact Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0 See article on Page 14 for details

Page 8 november 2012 ConneCtion

Tarenta Baldeschi

ins ea son

Summer hours Mon - Fri 8 - 5 bull Sun 8 - 3 bull June - July - August

HOURS MON- FRI 8 am - 5 pm - SAT 10 am - 5 pm CLOSED SUNDAYS amp HOLIDAYS - Call for Holiday schedule

Itrsquos the season of Thanksgiving We have all experienced the

joy of an abundant harvest of cucumbers peppers tomatoes beans corn squash pumpkins melons and so much more It makes all the hard work worthwhile when we see the flowers blooming one more time before it gets too cold and then watch the seeds scatter to bring more next year Most of the canning and drying of vegetables and fruits is completed and the pantries show their wealth In the not so distant past this was how we all used to livemdashfilling up the pantries and root cellars with the seasonrsquos last harvest We gave thanks for the little we had and shared with our family friends and neighborsIn the cycle of life through giving and receiving our gardens are a vital force of health and goodness Instead of walking away after the plants die and others go dormant gather the leaves and any other mulch materials like straw or woodchips and apply them thickly in the garden beds and paths that need it the most The microorganism and mycorrhizae in the soil can continue to work underneath the mulch It will create beauty and itrsquos another form of giving thanks to the garden There is an exchange of energy that occurs between you and the natural cycles in your gardens that brings you back to the center of the rhythm of life You become a part of the Tree of Life

If you are inspired to do more depending on your climate zones there is plenty you can plant Greens are easy to grow when itrsquos cooler as well as some of the root vegetables Here at Avalon Organic Gardens amp EcoVillage we make big efforts to grow all year round Even in November itrsquos not late to plant your garlic cloves If you havenrsquot done it you should give it a try By next May or June your garlic harvest will be abundant One clove will make one garlic bulb Thatrsquos a pretty good return Plant as many as you would like to eat in a whole year You can keep them stored to eat throughout the seasonOne exciting change and addition that can bring you closer to a sustainable lifestyle is growing your own grains This year we were successful in growing harvesting cleaning and grinding the authentic Sonoran White Kino Wheat We built an outside bread oven with mostly natural materials and are now baking many loaves of bread It was a cooperative effort with several farms and organizations to bring this Kino Wheat back to the Sonoran Desert If you havenrsquot tried growing some wheat you may want to experiment with this variety Contact Native SeedsSEARCH which is the best source for this seed Loosen your soil and broadcast your wheat seed all over it and rake it in slightly If you can cover it up with some straw to keep the environment moist enough after watering You will see the sprouts emerge within a week and they will keep on growing all winter In the early spring they will make a significant jump of growth until

their full maturity around June If you planted just a small area you can easily cut it by hand and start to process it according to your needs The new experience of growing your own wheat can be another special milestone in your gardening It also helps secure this ldquoArk of Tasterdquo historical seed for future generations to enjoyWhen celebrating Thanksgiving this year donrsquot forget to use your harvest or purchase the ingredients from your local farmers and gardeners And in your prayers add a thanksgiving to your gardens that give so abundantlyI hope you enjoy this season We give tours all year roundmdashcall the office at (520) 603-9932 visit wwwavalongardensorg or email csaavalongardens You can sign up for our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program all

year round with seasonal produce grown organically We have several pickup places and accept SNAP debit cardsWe are going to participate at the Saturday Nov 10th Sahuarita Pecan Festival httpwwwsahuaritapecanfestivalcom This will be our fourth year See you here or thereWe all want to thank you for supporting the Earth Harmony Festival this past October which brought people from all around the county state country and from SonoraMexico as well It was a celebration with the encouraging message that all of us can even in small ways participate in building a sustainable future that is wholesome and balanced on all levels physical emotional mindal and spiritualTarenta Baldeschi (Change Agent)

Give Thanks to your Gardens

Friday December 7th and Saturday December 8th from 6-9pm during the beautiful Tubac Luminaria nights TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra will perform several sets throughout the evenings at the Tubac Plaza Main Stage This will be the choirrsquos sixth year performing at Tubacrsquos Luminaria Nights and they are a favorite attraction of this annual family eventThis magnificent 40-voice choir will be performing traditional Christmas Carols as well as a few original sacred holiday CosmoWorshiptrade songs written by the choirrsquos founder CosmoWorship is a cosmic lyrical and melodic celestial experience The harmonies and arrangements are other-worldly and take the listener to heavenly realms There is nothing else like it on the planet

TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra have recorded three CosmoWorship CDs one of which is a Christmas Album called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo is also a wonderful musical Christmas play by the Global Change Theater Company for which the choirrsquos music is the backdrop and is available on DVD This Christmas play makes a wonderful Christmas gift for children and grandchildren every year The concerts will take place at the Tubac Plaza Main Stage next to the Out Of The Way Galleria at 29 Tubac Plaza Donations are appreciated which go toward Global Community Communications Schools for Teens amp Children For directions or more information call (520) 398-2542 or visit wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg

TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir at Tubac Luminaria Nights

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In La Entrada De Tubac

omhostad realty

See pictures and other properties at

wwwtomhostadcomIf you are thinking of selling

or buying - give me a call

Need a custom home built on one of these properties Call 398-8132

Tom HostadHomeOffice 398-8132

emailtomhostadearthlinknet

ARIVACA PROPERTIES5 Ac Parcel $18K OWC5 Ac 1539 SF 3BR2BA Horse Prop5 Ac 1344 SF 3BR2BA Arv Rd -Shed Carport like new $95K5 Ac Small Home $69K10 Ac HS G-HS Studio $299K --Horse Facilities Rd pen10 Ac High Parcel $45K10 Ac Twin Peaks $25K10 Ac 1800SF 3BR2BA $90K10 Ac Newer Custom Hm $399K --3BR2BAFenced Horse Stuff5 Ac New Custom Home Gated20 Ac Well Septic Solar Bldgs $95K40 Parcels Twin Peaks $60K plus

Sierrita Mtns 9+ Ac SFR In Escrow

GREEN VALLEY MADERA EH AREA5 AC 3000SF HM Horses $595KGated Custom 3000SF HM $695KCustom 3475 SF Madera Res $777KCustom 4BR3BAPool4+AC $399K --Double Fenced Horse Facilities

PATAGONIArsquoS 13th annual HOLIDAY ART WALK Fri and Sat after Thanksgiving Day November 23rd amp 24th 11 to 4 daily --------- Local Artists Open Studios Shops and Galleries with Visiting Artists Local Handmade Crafts Complimentary Holiday Refreshments Santa amp Good Cheer

By Martin Levowitz MIATO TELL THE TRUTH Mitt Romneyrsquos not such a bad fellow He used to be a moderate and probably still is but competing with such fungi as Gingrich and Santorum pushed him ever-further right ― in rhetoric at least Even so as a Preppie who seemed to lack substance and grit he attained little strength with his partyrsquos more hard-core right wing I think the first debate helped him a lot Not only was he confident his views became more moderate ndash or ldquocentristrdquo as they say Hersquos almost sure to get the right-wing vote ― Obama wonrsquot ― so now he has to concentrate on wooing those more moderate who still canrsquot quite decide Some may deride him as a flip-flopper and he is that but he might also be seen as a savvy helmsman adapting moment by moment to changing conditions Itrsquos sad to watch someone ndash anyone ndash abandon who he really is in order to be liked or to succeed In Babylon where I grew up thatrsquos not whatrsquos called integrity In fact itrsquos called selling your soul We all knew that in kindergarten and beneath the hype we know it now Caveat Emptor A candidate has got to tell us what we want to hear Importantly he has to seem sincere In our so-called democracy a candidate will always have to sell part of his soul to make the cut The system doesnrsquot sponsor outright authenticity Yoursquove got to blur your edges with a bit of camouflage like certain navy ships in times of war Makes you harder to hitThe GOP berates Barack for lacking leadership And they are right hersquos not so hot Yet itrsquos ironic that their man who seems to have no rudder and no keel is like a tuft of lint or plastic bag wafting this way and that in a changeable

breeze Itrsquos hard to say where Romneyrsquos really at because he isnrsquot really sure himself That might be merely humorous but it is also worrisome because as a Republican President hersquod be frontman for the same powerful consortium of self-serving profiteers ― the Cheney-Rumsfeld-Halliburton-Kochs ― who pulled the strings on that poor puppet-pawn-without-a-clue GeorgeldquoWrdquo and dumped us in the tarpits where we flounder to this dayIt seems these days as if more millionaires and billionaires run for elected office Forbes Perot Bloomberg Trump Romney et al Theyrsquove risen as far as a human being can in the business world attaining sainthood so to speak with money and prestige Theyrsquore members of prestigious boards for charities and opera companies Already owned The Hamptons summer mansion and the Aspen ski chalet the yacht and the corporate jet OK whatrsquos next Such CEOrsquos may still possess some narcissistic energy and not uncommonly dream of adding one final dazzling paragraph to their already-glorious eventual obituaries Public Service where all sorts of shiny new badges like stars in a limitless sky glimmer alluringly What more delicious candied cherry could one set atop the gilded sundae of ones fabled life What priceless gem to dazzle them when hung about my tan though scrawny neck Spending tens of millions of their own money such men bid for public office the way society matrons collect staggeringly expensive jewelry which by the way as you know is never really worn but kept safe in a bank vault underground while what they wear three times per year ― if that ― to World Premieres

and fashionable fetes are really just facsimiles made out of glass and glue which look fantastic if yoursquore standing far enough away and do not know Perhaps there is a pattern here beginning to emerge where what is real must take a back seat to that which just seems real Hmm call it Zeitgeist if you like It seems as if petty partisanship and bratty stubbornness are the chief business of government these days By the time Obama had won back in rsquo08 both Palin and McCain were worn quite thin Theyrsquod lost charisma and appeal The pundits kept asking ldquoNow who will speak for the Republican Party Reporters besieged Demagogue Limbaugh the Grand Old Man of Toxic Gas seeking comment ldquoJust give us something short Rush a couple hundred words How do you feel about an Obama Presidencyrdquo Cavalierly Rush

replied ldquoI need only four words I Hope He Fails rdquo Looking back over these last four years ndash one word per year ndash that seems to have been the more or less official operating- slogan of a disgruntled GOP dedicated first and foremost to frustrating any Obama initiative ldquoThis Kenyan Muslim Socialist who does he think he IS We must deny him all success no matter what the cost Above all we must make damn sure he doesnrsquot win a second term Foreclosures jobs and gasoline Donrsquot bug us with such trivia Wersquove got much more important work to dordquo And so Dear Fellow Citizen donrsquot be surprised if you should see this headline someday soon US Suffers Fatal Nosebleed Totally Exsanguinates A face will always hemorrhage when its nose has been cut off in spite verdadPlease read this articlersquos companion-piece ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION in this monthrsquos Patagonia Regional Times Gracias

Romnry Redux

Page 10 november 2012 ConneCtion

Poetry

Help support this rather unique open forum

community newspaper

Advertise in the Connection

go to wwwarivaca-connectioncom for rates or call 398-2379

Visitors to the historic artist colony of Tubac will enjoy

a variety of demonstrations by local and visiting artists during the weekend of November 3 amp 4 10am to 5pm both days New this year ldquoAn Art Experiencerdquo will host outdoor ldquoworking studiosrdquo tents set-up in front of the village galleries and studiosArt Experience is a celebration of the creative process A wide variety of art will be featured including painting sculpture fiber art and botanicals There will be artists demonstrations throughout

the weekend Visitors to the event can meet the artists and watch live demonstrations throughout the weekend they can also actively participate by voting for their favorite works of artTubac An Art Experience 2012 is a departure from previous Art Experience and ArtWalk events Tents will be setup throughout the village where artists will create their works and meet the public ldquoThis is a unique opportunity for the public to see Tubacrsquos gallery artists outdoors in the scenic beauty of the villagerdquo says Angela

Kirkner executive director of the Tubac Chamber of CommerceKnown as a haven for artists and a must-see for shoppers Tubac offers an eclectic mix of more than 100 shops fine art galleries and working artistsrsquo studios as well as dining lodging and golf Tubac is located at Exit 34 on I-19 45 miles south of Tucson To find out more about the artist colony of Tubac please contact the Tubac Chamber of Commerce at (520) 398-2704 or visit their website wwwtubacazcom

Local Artists Highlighted in Tubacs Art Experience

November 3 amp 4 2012

Diane Lisle Clay Hands Tubac demonstrating raku

Huachuca MountainsSeven Cities of CibolaSeven Cities of GoldMarching north they searchedEsteacutevan a black Moor slaveCoronado a Spanish conquistadorEsteacutevan killed by nativesCoronado defeated tired empty handedA northward quest continuesSome fail some prevailMile Post 102 and Mexico at our backA mountain trek and sweat to Huachucarsquos CrestGold not our prize an Arizona adventure isFire and ice blanket Millerrsquos granite flanksSurviving Douglas-fir white pine and aspentickle a mountain highA great white tethered guppy scans San Pedro Valley and Huachuca Crest for ldquoevil doersrdquo and black knapsacks bobbing in the night A minerrsquos bathtub spring quenches thirstDrop dead views abound this lofty perchFrom leeward slope Elegant Trogon hoarsebarking love callsBlackheaded Grosbeak bathing a shallow pool sporting dandelion horsetail mapleRufous-sided Towees flit about the hillside bushWestern Tanager all red yellow and black perch-ing piney bough and Red-shafted Flickers expressionless listening for bugs and grubsDown climbing Thunder Mountainrsquos cliffy snow patched switchbacks we join a Sunnyside Canyon old minersrsquo double trackInviting cathedral-like sycamores oaks and pines await and welcome adventuresome souls Straddling Scotia Canyonrsquos path twoforest monarchs mdash a beauty a beastSilky skinned and silvered sycamore festooned leaves red yellow greenand orange twinkling autumnrsquos lightFire scarred and tortured juniper limbsrotted heartwoodrsquos eleventh hourPortends adventure misadventure s chaffee

SANTA RITA LULLABY The dark creeps down as lights go on all over town Now in the distance I can hear a sigh Itrsquos the Santa Rita song a lullaby Small creatures call twilight spreads its mantle over all Our mountain skyline melts then fades from sight As I hear that faint refrain ldquoAllrsquos well Goodnightrdquo Silent watch we will keep Dream in sweet slumber deep We will guard you until morning Here I belong here where the Santa Ritas croon their song My mind grows tranquil while the hours go by When I hear that Santa Rita lullaby Peg Rock Green Valley

WALKING J FARM

grassfed beef middot Pastured Poultry amp Pork organically grown Produce middot CSa Shares

520-398-9050 middot amado aZ infowalkingjfarmcom wwwwalkingjfarmcom

pAGE 11

PagesBlue

Blue is the color of waterblue is the color of sky

blue is the color of a tearwhen a loved one dies

The body returns to the Earthand the blue

to the morning dewby Daniel Chitwood

Heart to HeartCrying again maybe foreverHow could I stop this pain from everStirring my heart until it criesldquoIrsquom lonely Where are you ldquo I know you diedI held you as calmly we ended your painI wonder now if Irsquoll see you againPeople talk of bridges and rainbows and suchI know they mean well but it doesnrsquot touchMe in any kind of meaningful wayI held you You died They took you awaySometime they will call me to pick up your cremainsIrsquove prepared a place for you- there yoursquoll remainWith me until itrsquos my time to departThen werdquoll be blended togetherto stay heart to heartJan Gaylord

Novemberthe halloween candy is eaten and gone but it sure was dandy the pumpkin is still standing where it was put outside on the porch landing soon it will be time to carve our thanks with all the delicious trimmings while waiting for you to return home to our beginnings jjkazlauskas

smoke detectorsporadic nighttime chirping~for the birds Ann M Penton

emptying outopening to the present~ garbage day Ann M Penton

Cappuccino El Grande Even the word rdquoCappuccinordquo sings with poetry cries with mystery with delights yet undiscovered

a joy to speak a promise unfulfilled

I have learned that one Cappuccino Grande usually is good for three poems The fact that the Cappuccino is good is no guarantee that the poetry will be also by Cal Lambert

Page 12 november 2012 ConneCtion

Judi Oyler amp Mo

Part 2 - A Broken Relationship - Healed

My friend Judy wisely said ldquoRegret and guilt are a deadly combinationrdquo So went the scenario with Mo By the time Ray arrived I was deep in guilt and regret - the what-ifs were dragging me down and killing my horse Mo and I fought all the time we had a love-hate relationship going on I cried buckets of tears out of frustration and fearYou would think because I teach riding I would have a clue Nope I learned a long time ago my training skills with horses were limited to my endurance horses and my school horses I did have a lot of horsey people of all kinds stop in to see Mo over the years Some of them ended up in my stories I know some very unique horse people They range from New Age folks to the cowboy way people and everything in between Again ldquohe just needs a jobrdquo was the stock answer But I knew that now it went a lot deeper Our relationship was on the rocks My problem was as I saw it I didnrsquot have the time to ride him on a consistent basis I tried to feed-

lease him and he stopped eating and ran the fence day and night Home he came as a rack of bones It wasnrsquot the peoplersquos fault Mo did it to himself Our problems continued We needed an interventionQuite by accident one day my farrier Ray was respectfully listening to me complain about Mo as he trimmed his feet I was ranting and raving about the fact I needed to be able to ride this stinkenrsquo horse during the winter to take ladies on trail rides Ray intervened ldquoWellrdquo he said ldquoya know I also train horses How bout if I come by and we take a look see at whatrsquos going on between you twordquo Whoa Be still my heart maybe there is hope for us yetWhen Ray arrived I was lunging Mo Our plan was for Ray to ride him and make some suggestions Ray walked into the arena with Mo and it was ldquomano y manordquo They sized each other up and the games began - Mo is good at gamesMo knew this was going to be a tough human He dropped his head and quick as a snake he came in on Ray Ray stepped to the side and pulled Mo off balance The look on that horsersquos face was priceless - utter shock Human one horse zero He finished lunging Mo and moved over to his truck to get his saddleMo stood quietly as Ray got ready to saddle him Everything was fine until Ray drew the cinch That rotten horse tried to sit down but again was met with a firm hand He stood up as fast as he tried it sit

down Next came the bit and Mo clenched his teeth and reared up As his feet left the ground so did Rays Mo came down with Ray in control His eye went soft and he took his bit This was better than RFD TV I could not believe my seasoned endurance horse the love of my life had totally lost itRay stepped aboard and Mo dropped his head to the vertical and quietly walked off This could work Ray asked for a working trot and got it right off He asked for the lope and Mo blew He went to bucking - not a kill you buck but a leave me alone buck Ray took it all in stride and Mo settled down We then left on a trail ride for the next hour and a half that stinkinrsquo horse was perfect - no spook spin or buck Ray rode him on a lose rein I on the other hand always rode with light contactWhat Ray told me was I had a great horse but I needed to stop with the guilt stuff and take control back No

more ldquoOh poor Mordquo I learned that if Mo touched me first little by little he would take over control So Mo had to be a perfect gentlemen and no touching no turning his head or any of the tons of things he used to subtly take control It took a while for me to relax and breathe when I rode him I learned to let him have rein and take responsibility for himself and me which he used to do all the time Ray rode with me and Mo for several weeks and continued observe and recommend Then the day came and we went out alone It was one of the most thrilling days of my life and we had a great ride We still work on stuff but our relationship is healing and we are a team again I love that darn horse Thank You Ray ldquoThe horse through all its trials has preserved the sweetness of paradise in its bloodrdquo ~Johannes Jensen~Happy Trails

ldquoTimeless Meditations Mandalas and Patterns in Naturerdquo is an exhibit that is inspired and supported by a community coming together through art and compassion Highlights of the ldquoTimeless Meditationsrdquo exhibit juried by Catherine Nash will be the construction of a Tibetan sand mandala painting from November 5-November 10 by visiting Tibetan monk Lama Ngawang a talk by Dr Dean Pielstick explaining the symbolism of the Tibetan mandalas on November 7 in partnership with the Tubac Buddhist Meditation Center a mandala making workshop on November 10 with Cathi Silliman and a Mandala Dissolution Ceremony on November 10th For more information visit our website or call TCA at 520-398-2371

Timeless Meditations Mandalas amp Patterns in Nature

Patagonia Players Do --IMPROV

If yoursquove seen the TV show ldquoWhorsquos Line is it Anywayrdquo starring Drew Carey you know what on-the-spot Improv is Starting with suggestions from the audience (such as an activity or location) the Improv-ers spontaneously create unrehearsed scenes and act them out The newly formed Improv troupe of George Davis Olivia Lopez German Quiroga and Wendy Russell with Janice Pulliam as director invites you to come ldquoplayrdquo with us in the Tin Shed Theater (corner of 3rd Ave and Mendoza Alley) on Saturday November 17 at 7 pm and again on Sunday November 18 at 2 pm As a special treat audience members are encouraged to bring an everyday item from home to have it ldquoappraisedrdquo during an improvised spoof of public televisionrsquos ldquoAntiques Road Showrdquo In addition to comedy Improv Helen Chester will lead Patra Kelly and Olivia Lopez in a unique Dance Improv

numberAs Thanksgiving Day approaches letrsquos celebrate together something we are all thankful for the unique quality of life in southeastern Arizona And that includes our embracing extra-ordinary things especially when theyrsquore FREE (with suggested donation of $5)

If you think a voucher system for Medicare is a good idea Vote for Romney-RyanDo what you have to do -BUT VOTE

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d

DeAnza Restaurante amp Presenting a menu of Sonoran amp Southwestern Cuisine Dine in the relaxing atmosphere of our dining rooms or in the open air on our lovely patio

14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac OPEN 7 DAYS

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

Cantina

by Abe Paris

Step 1 Get a bottle half full with water because this keeps the grasshoppers from jumping out of the bottleStep 2 Go after dark You will see them up in the trees You will need a headlamp Grab the grasshoppers and put them in the bottle

How to Process Grasshoppers for Eating

Step 3 Put them in salt water and set to boil for 5 to 10 minutes Step 4 Let them dry 2 days straight Step5 Eat them Grasshoppers will taste like what they eat For example if they eat mint they will taste like mint Do not eat the spiny leg parts

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge 4th Annual

Saturday November 17th10 -330

Grassland Fair Featuring

educational talks bull music bull artdemonstrations amp exhibitsarchery lessions bull vendors

food bullactivities for kidsCall for info 520-823-4251

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge hosts its annual Grassland Fair a day of music

education local crafts fun for the kids and much more on Saturday November 17th 2012 from 1000 am to 330 pm Admission is free Exciting events will go all day Discover the sweeping grassland and its wildlife and learn about the rich history of this former ranchThe Fair is held at Buenos Aires Refuge Headquarters at the 1880s ranch house that is now the refuge Visitor Center with a grand view over the grasslands and majestic Baboquivari Peak This yearrsquos theme is ldquoBirds Bats and Butterfliesrdquo and experts will teach about the ldquoBrsquos of Buenos Airesrdquo See new visitor center exhibits and demonstrations of the masked bobwhite quail live birds of prey and live reptiles amphibians and invertebrate ldquocreepy crawliesrdquo A special presence at the fair is the Wilbur-Cruce Spanish Colonial Horses a type of Spanish horse that originated here on the Buenos Aires Ranch Bring the kids as there will be ongoing hands-on projects for them to enjoy in our Kids Corner A childrenrsquos wildlife art contest will have entries filling the walls of the Visitor Center and awards will be presented at the fairFood and shopping are available throughout the day in the open-air venue Local artisans will offer a variety of

crafts including photographs jewelry clothing and more as well as delicious regional foods Latin American musicians are featured midday and the rousing and athletic Aztec dancers perform at 245 pmCome and learn about grassland and riparian ecosystems and the challenges of managing the special plants and animals of this beautiful area Enjoy the wildlife the stunning mountain views and learn about efforts to bring back the endangered masked bobwhite quail and pronghorns back to their native grasslandYou may want to allow extra time to explore trails take a driving tour or amble along the boardwalk at the beautiful Arivaca Cienega The Refuge is located near Sasabe The scenic drive will take you past the Arivaca Cienega and its boardwalk trail Take I-19 to the AmadoArivaca Road exit (Exit 48) and follow Arivaca Road 23 miles to Arivaca then angle right onto Arivaca-Sasabe Road After 12 miles turn left onto AZ 286 and drive four miles then turn left onto the headquartersrsquo entrance roadFor more information go to the Friends of Buenos Aires NWR website at httpfriendsofbanwrorg or look on Facebook You may also call the Refuge at 5208234251

GRASSLAND FAIR AT BUENOS AIRES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

VOTE

November 6

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(520) 398-9665cougartrailwildbluenet wwwazseniorbuddiescom

Senior BuddiesEstate amp Moving Sales

Ginny amp Buddy Sahuarita to Rio RicoProven honest amp reliableWorking as a team

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom is Locally Owned amp Operated

261-2411

New bull Used amp Hard-to-Find

Personalized recommendations for great reads

All available online or with a quick phone call

Monica Tilley - 398-9650wwwthebookstoreladycom monicathebookstoreladycom

The Book Store Lady

Cactus Rose GalleryJewelry Original Paintings amp Prints

Photography Pottery Gourd Art

Located next to the Mercantile with Nancys Tailor Shop

Open Wed- Sun 10-4

I donrsquot remember life without my sister Erika She and I

are only 18 months apart and (other than a few squabbles) have been best friends for 40 years (Ugh ndash 40) As kids we were the perfect blend of frilly princesses and rough-and-tumble tomboys Our daily pleasures consisted of hours of bike riding (we pretended our bikes were horses) producing variety shows for our parents (complete with commercials) building forts in the woods hosting tea parties (all pets invited of course) and playing any version of dolls (miniature baby and Barbee) One of our favorite activities was building forts On the weekends or on summer vacations ndash Erika and I would move out of our bedrooms and move into our unconventional dwellings - a refrigerator box outside became an apartment with window cutouts and crayon-applied kitchen appliances (we slept curled up together with at least one small dog and the box upright ndash not lengthwise (Ahh the days before stiff knees) Sometimes the living room would be transformed into a complex series of caves and tunnels with tables draped in blankets As kids in Nogales we had an elaborate fort in a small forest in our neighborhood and while living in the Bahamas a small dingy became our ldquoguest houserdquo - we actually slept in that thing floating in the salt-water canal behind our houseIn our quest to make the most of impending adulthood (a future I dreaded) Erika and I made promises to stay close We knew that we would have separate families and separate homes but we planned to be neighbors ndash within walking distance - and have our children at the same time We would take turns babysitting for each other and spend time together being moms and best friends Well the reality is ndash I live on the farm that my husbandrsquos family owns in Amado and Erika lives an hour away in Tucson where her husband works I canrsquot move my farm and there is no work out in the country for Scott We get together as often as we can and talk on the phone quite a bit but an hour is actually pretty far away when you have a job and kids and school and all the other stuff that limits your time It was about 8 years ago when

Erika and I made another promise We were visiting our Grandmother in Minnesota when an article in a magazine tickled both of our insides It was about a group of women who have renovated old travel trailers adding gitchy western deacutecor ndash who would get together and go on little excursions We were so enamored with the little trailers equipped vintage appliances and frilly curtains that we hatched a plan to (someday) get our own (It seems that we were still looking for a fort to escape to) Even as I was making my promise I didnrsquot believe that we would ever actually do it I had already learned how life flies by and responsibility keeps you from indulging your personal desires When would I ever have an extra couple of thousand dollars to spend on a trailer instead of on utility bills car payments or groceries But we planned away that week in my Grandmotherrsquos house We even named our trailers ndash Erikarsquos would be Mexicali Rose (she was still being teased for sneaking across the border in high school on a regular basis) and mine would be Ramble On Rose (in keeping with the rose theme and to honor the Grateful Dead song of the same name) The dream was all but forgotten until recently Erika who was taking a break from mothering housekeeping studying (she is going to college to be a nurse) and working a part time job did a Craigslist search and by the end of the week she had bought a run-down 14rsquo travel trailer for $600 I started looking on Craigslist too but I couldnrsquot find anything I could afford Then I got a call from Erika She and her husband had found a vintage 1965 Shasta and bought it for me (ldquoif you want ithelliprdquo they said) for $250 The Shasta smelled awful ndash apparently itrsquos latest inhabitants were packrats but Erika and I proudly admired our new forts ndash parked side-by-side in her front yard ndash and have been getting together weekly for ldquoShasta Daysrdquo to clean paint refinish and decorate our little trailers and to plan our new adventures Somehow despite our busy lives we are finding the time for our dreamErikarsquos 40th birthday is coming up For her present I ordered two books on renovating travel trailers and I am embroidering and framing the following phrase for her as a gift A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams

The 42nd annual Fiesta at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park will take place from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday December 1 and 10 to 4 pm on Sunday the 2nd There is no charge for this event and admission to the park is free during the fiesta This is a celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley The two-day event will feature Native American Mexican and Southwest food crafts and performances Fifty booths representing a wide variety of local non-profit historical cultural and religious organizations will provide food handicrafts and information On the main stage there will be all-day continuous free entertainment featuring a multi-cultural variety of dance and music groups There will be all-day demonstrations of paper flower making rawhide braiding leatherworking horse hair rope making and tortilla making For children there will be pintildeatas hands-on traditional crafts and

La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori 42nd Annual Celebration

at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Parkactivities and live raptors Guided tours of the mission will be available both days as well as guided walks to the Santa Cruz River Sunday will begin with a traditional Mariachi Procession and Mass in front of the old mission church The procession begins in front of the visitor center at 1000 Mass begins when the procession returns to the church approximately 1030 No photos are permitted during the procession or mass or while sacred dances are being performedNo dogs or other pets are allowed in the park or on the fiesta grounds during the fiesta weekend The Anza Trailhead is closed to horseback riders during the fiesta The Tumacaacutecori Fiesta is sponsored by the National Park Service Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is located 45 miles south of Tucson and 15 miles north of Nogales Take exit 29 off of I-19 and follow the signs For information call the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0

Two Sisters One Dream

Laurel Loew

We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a

few but we cant have both Louis D Brandeis

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Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

Join us as we Worship and Praise the LordSunday Morning Worship - 1030 am

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Wednesday Evening Meeting amp Bible Study - 6pm - Potluck at 5pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSEDThurs amp Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Sat 9-12

For Appointments call 520-407-5500 Ext 4503Clinic Hours

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSED bull Thurs - 9- 4 bull Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Saturday - 9 - 12

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca clinic

by Mark DresangPersons of the Dialogue Lucretia and Socarides ldquoWe write our own story Singularly we develop the players the scenery and all that matters The story is complicated no matter how it beginsrdquo(1)LUCRETIA Keep mopping Socrats I can easily talk while you mopSOCARIDES Then because of ldquoequifinality ndash the view that many beginnings can lead to the same results [i]n other words a specific outcomerdquo(2) the two of us will have made a clean sweep of the whole matter LU We will have only begun to clean house Yalersquos edifice is largeSOC ldquoThe greatest challenge that the United States has to face since its founding a struggle for the American soulrdquo(3) This is not Lincolnrsquos log cabinLU I particularly agree with Yale that individuals need to be independent responsible self-reliant accountable productive autonomous ndash keep mopping Socrats ndash and imaginativeSOC As he says we cannot be dependent on the government to take care of us That would be a state of dependency and a result of deficit thinkingLU What made and makes America great are personal liberty and independence ingenuity invention ldquothe right to succeed and fail on our ownrdquo and ldquocourageous determinationrdquo ldquoWe are sovereign independent actorsrdquo and we ldquocreate our own success storiesrdquoSOC He is very insistent on that and who would argue that positionLU And that things are not too complex for individuals to understand and figure outSOC Well Yale does say ldquosociety was not as complex as it is todayrdquo

and that ldquosociety [is] increasing in size and becoming more complexrdquo and that ldquolife is complicatedrdquo and that ldquothe American narrative is one of continuous outbursts ndash disorder and confusionrdquo and that it is intimidating to live in ldquoa world whose composition transforms from moment to moment [and] is in a constant fluxrdquoLU But too complex for individual persons to understand Too complex to allow successSOC I was afraid you would bring up success I think success needs to be defined Lucretia LU We donrsquot all know what success is SocratsSOC I donrsquot Listen to this please Lucretia ldquoOur ideas about success are themselves based on preconceptions and are also part of a self-perpetuating cycle preventing us from achieving the genuine success and happiness that we seek Fixation on [mundane] concerns subverts our best efforts leading either to counterfeit success or true frustrationrdquo(4) Some other day some other time we must talk about success LU Rome wasnrsquot destroyed in one day SocratsSOC ldquoWasnrsquot builtrdquo you meanLU Built destroyed whatever Socrats Yalersquos point is that ldquoit is up to each individual to use their natural strengths to create their own success for themselves their families and their communitiesrdquo(5)SOC Please donrsquot use that wordLU What wordSOC Natural It opens up a whole other can of wormsLU Yoursquore just dying to talk about Darwin the State of Nature the organic model natural law natural rights natural rules self-generation the natural instincts

SOC And free will Page one hundred sixteenLU Socrats we need to identify the major premises of Yalersquos book We must start with those firstSOC And we have Donrsquot depend on the government be autonomous and independent and success will be the result or sometimes failure like perhaps Penn State ldquoThe right to succeed and failrdquoLU The possibility of failure aside Socrats the point is that we must stick with what made America great Regain that greatness Take the constitution seriouslySOC We have become deficit thinkers and depend on the government to take care of our basic needsLU And if we return to the principles of the founding fathers we will regain our greatness And in short letrsquos start ldquofocusing on whatrsquos right about America and the American PeoplerdquoSOC This is not a good time to be Greek is itLU We donrsquot have time to talk about the rest of the world Socrats Itrsquos America wersquore interested in SOC Yale suggests that America is skating on thin iceLU The thin ice idiom yet again C Hues was right Socrats you need to ldquoget a liferdquoSOC What-do-artists-know-anywayLU I think Yale is an artist the way he has put his thoughts and ideas together Did you read his ldquoOde to Wordsrdquo He really cares about his country and the people I can admire a person who takes the time to do such a thingSOC Donrsquot forget people like Maggie and library Mary Theyrsquove been putting their ideas down on paper for years

LU I donrsquot get the connection SOC You should start And anyway I have been wondering if there is another way to look at the whole thingLU And you Socarides are ndash I suppose ndash the one who has this other way of looking at this ldquoculture of dependencyculture of successrdquo themeSOC No actually the ideas belong to Otto Rank and Ernest BeckerLU What could psychoanalysis

and the social sciences have to do with dependency and success What ideas have they possibly added to the great thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment and the principles propounded by the founding fathers What can they do about our ldquofinding our harmonic place [and] ending the culture of dependency for our children and everyone elserdquo(6)SOC Well their stuff is sort of different some might say complexLU Too complex for independent self-reliant autonomous persons like ourselvesSOC Well Yalersquos profiteers and politeers will-not-care-for-it-at-all letrsquos put it that wayLU And we should care about them Screw lsquoem Keep mopping Socrats wersquore not half way doneSOC Surely we are at least half way doneLU In your dreams Socrats We have undertaken a large project here Although we are tired we shall not rest until we have looked at these things from all the angles Therersquos a spot there Socrats no right there SOC ldquoThou art all fair my love there is no spot in theerdquo(7) but please move your feet Lucretia yoursquore standing on the mop Would you de-feat meLU Oh sorry Socrats no I would simply help you under-standSOC Merci beaucoup mon cherie Thank you belovedLU Il nrsquoya pas de qua mon petite pois Donrsquot mention it my little peaSOC Nice sandals by the way Hasta proximaLU They make me ldquofeel Barefoot all over as the Boys sayrdquo(8) Ciao for nowThe web site for Yalersquos book is wwwstrengthbasednationcom(1)) Wishnick Yale From a Culture of Dependency To a Culture of Success p 1641 Ibid p 152 Ibid p 127(4) Wallace B Alan Buddhism with an Attitude p 19(5) Wishnick p 103 (6) Ibid Part Three Eight(7) Bible Song of Solomon 47(8) Habegger My Wars are Laid Away in Books (The Life of Emily Dickinson) p 583

Platonic TectonicsTwo Lucretia Talks the Walk While Socarides Walks the Talk

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

Around Arivaca

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patiobull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use microsoft Word excel Publisher or Power Pointbull Homework help availablebullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch Library Hours are Closed Sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and Sat 9-5

to renew books call the renewal line at 903-2865 or Caviglia-arivaca branch Library at 594-5235

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Dia de los muertos is a time to honor and celebrate those who

have died We celebrate the lives of our loved ones and prepare altars for them In addition to friends and family we in Arivaca can honor all those who have lost their lives in our surrounding desert Many of you have most likely encountered belongings left in the desert by travelers And some of you may have picked up a few of these items throughout the years We have no way of knowing what happened to the person who was carrying them We can only hope that they made it through this harsh desert safely But it is possible that they are missing or lost their life in attempting to cross this land We invite you to bring some found objects from the desert to the All Souls Corner so we can honor and celebrate those who have struggled and possibly died while walking through this area

Dia de los Muertos

Library NewsBy Mary Kasulaitis

I am retiring from the Caviglia-Arivaca Library on November

17 I would like to thank everyone for all your help during the 12 years that I have been here It has been a wonderful place to work But donrsquot worry you may still see me I plan to volunteerA list of books about Arivaca and its history is up on the Caviglia-Arivaca Branch web page at wwwlibrarypimagovlocationsarivacaUsed books are for sale every day in the Meeting Room at the Arivaca Library courtesy of the Friends of the Arivaca Library New copies of Ruby Arizona Mining Mayhem and Murder and also Frontier Lady of Letters the heroic love story of Ines Fraser by Al and Bob Ring are available as well Ask at the desk for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Coey for more information at 594-5239 We can help you with e-readersWe would like to thank Beverly and Ranch Yach for the donation of a microscope to the Library

Sunday Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River will host the second annual community picnic on at the Tubac Community Center 50 Tubac Road in Tubac The event is sponsored by global Community Communications Alliance and the Hilltop Gallery Bring your family a picnic blankets and chairs and spend the afternoon celebrating the Santa Cruz River In addition to guided river walks there will be a youth art contest featuring the art work of students from kindergarten through grade 12 Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001

Thurs Nov 15 ndash 1 to 3 p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Drive Green Valley Main Program Suzanne Brayer on information that can be found in ldquoWills and Probaterdquo As genealogists we depend on clues to aid our trek along the ancestral trail Probate records can be a mother lode of clues Decedentrsquos date of death names of spouse and children in-laws places of residence land ownership religion and military service are just a few of the juicy tidbits these records can reveal Suzanne will provide strategies and sources to help analyze probate records and reconstruct family relationships Short Program Jon Ott will demonstrate ldquoIrfanViewrdquo a free to use image file manipulation software that is a very fast small compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for Windows users Visitors are welcome Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or joannherbstcoxnet) for more information or Google ldquogvgs azrdquo

follow the route of their pipeline through the foothills east of Mt Wrightson Wonderful views enhance this well-designed trail Meet at the Patagonia Post Office at 830 am with lunch and water Call hike leaders Chris and Mary Strohm to register or with questions 530-545-1191

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp 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 CosmoWorshiptrade sacred holiday songs written by the choirrsquos founder Donations appreciated wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sat Dec 8TH 11a - 3p - Equine Voices Rescue amp Sanctuary Holiday Open House in Amado Celebrate the holiday season at our fourth annual Open House Meet Gulliver our mascot and symbol of horse rescue and our other 40+ equine ldquoresidentsrdquo Relax and enjoy music food raffles and of course shopping at Gulliverrsquos General Store Tours of the ranch will be available and horse training techniques will be demonstrated 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 equinevoicesorg

Fri Dec 14 7 pm - Holiday Celebration - Live music baked yummies Santa Claus a Christmas play called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo and a special childrenrsquos Christmas songs presentation Ages 12 amp up - $9 advance $12 day of event Ages 6-11 - $6 advance $9 day of event Ages 5 amp under ndash free Proceeds benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Avalon Gardens 2074 Pendleton Dr Tumacacori AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sunday Dec 16th 2 pm - Christmas Concert by TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra a magnificent 40-voice choir Opening performance by Israfel Awakened Donations appreciated and benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Tubac Plaza Main Stage 29 Tubac Plaza Tubac AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

more Places to go - People to See - things to Do

Friday Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo with Dr Wendell Wilson Noted Tucson scientist and artist Dr Wendell Wilson will be the guest speaker at the Tubac Historical Societyrsquos membership meeting His illustrated presentation on the history of mineral art will feature extraordinary photographs of world famous mineral specimens as well as his artwork of minerals and mining artifacts Dr Also a display of his original paintings and rare publications from his personal collection The public is invited Tubac Presidio State Historic Park 1 Burruel Street in Tubac Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg

Fri Nov 16 - 215 pm - The Democratic Women in Action present ldquoThe Separation of Church and Staterdquo Richard Miller Member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will be our speaker This is an important topic in these times as religious values are creeping into our policy-making This is a fascinating talk that everyone should hear Wersquoll see you at the Joyner-Green Valley Library The public is welcome and encouraged to attend

Sat Nov 17 hike about 5 miles on the Arizona Trail from Kentucky Camp to Apache Springs with Friends of Sonoita Creek We wlll begin with a visit to the restored buildings which housed the Santa Rita Water Company and then

If you think Trickle-Down Economics is a good way to run a country - leaving the middle-class to hope for scraps from the mega-wealthy - Vote for Romney - Ryan

Just Vote

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Arivaca Helping Hear tsWere here to help serve the needs of Arivaca residents (living within the 85601 zip code area) If you need a little help with any of the following expenses give us a call

bull Propane bull Rent bull Water Company bull Gasoline bull Clinic Co-pay bull Phone bull Medical bull Auto Repair bull Taxes bull Eyeglasses amp Other approved expenses

Restrictions apply on types of expenses amounts and frequency of disbursals Arivaca Helping Hearts pays the expenses directly to the vender

Helping Ease Arivacans

Rough Times

Contact us at 398-8515 or 398-3033PO Box 156 Arivaca AZ 85601

Arivaca Community Desert Aid Medical Training amp Dialogue

Thanksgiving Potluck

Dr Norma Price will be offering a basic medical training to the Arivaca community that will cover common illnesses and injuries that residents may encounter when coming into contact with people crossing through the borderlands Topics will include blister care dehydration and heat-related illness sprains and strains hypothermia problems associated with drinking dirty water along with learning to access support with medical situations how to recognize medical emergencies and knowing when to call 9-1-1

by Chief Scot Van Boerum

As mentioned in last monthrsquos Connection we are in the process of updating our Five Year Strategic Plan We recently had a meeting at which several members of the public expressed their views on the District One of the suggestions that came out of the meeting was to provide a more specific picture of the District I believe the two most important measures of the success of the District are the services we provide and the tax rate We want to provide the best service at the lowest tax rate possibleThe strategic plan called for the District to effectively manage expenses through several efforts which directly resulted in a carryover of $50000 from last year into this current year When I assumed the role of Fire Chief this past March 64 of the budgeted revenues were based on taxes This is generally in line with the fire districts in Pima County where the average is 71 For the current budget year only 34 of our anticipated revenues are derived from taxes The balance of the anticipated revenue $25394963 is coming from alternative funding sources This is in line with our strategic plan which called for finding alternative revenue streams to maintain or reduce the tax burden on the residents of the DistrictThe current yearrsquos budgeted income includes grants that make up 27 To date we have applied for seventeen grants and successfully received $11569911 in grant funding with seven of the applications still pending In addition we have diligently

worked on improving our response capability for wild fire incidents both within and outside of the District Through training acquisition of equipment and vehicles we are able to more effectively respond to these incidents which also generate income when we respond outside of the District We currently have over $7000000 20 of income in receivables from the state of Arizona for wildland responses under our state cooperative agreementFinally we are working on shifting some of the burden from the taxpayer to the people who utilize our services To do this we have started charging for EMS responses by the District This is a revenue stream that has previously gone untapped To date we have already received over $120000 in unbudgeted revenue from insurance companies This includes sending bills for all responses involving illegal border crossers which account for over 15 of our EMS responses to the Border Patrol health insurance system We are anticipating additional income of approximately $1000000 or approximately 8 of the tax revenue between now and the end of the budget year June 30 2013 If you utilize our services and receive a bill please forward the bill to your insurance company Payment by the insurance company will be taken as payment in full for taxpayers of the District even if it is less than the full invoice For non-taxpayers we will continue with collection efforts to receive the full payment of the invoice

Arivaca Fire DistrictSignificant Progress Being Made

This training is designed for Arivaca residents with no previous medical training We also invite area medical workers from the Arivaca Clinic Arivaca Fire and No More Deaths Byrd Camp to join us to dialogue about providing effective medical care in the borderlands Norma Price MD practiced medicine in Atlanta GA for 25 years before moving to Arizona Since retiring she has been active with the Samaritans and No More Deaths since the organizations began She participates in administering humanitarian care and serves as medical consultant and educator for both organizations

Sunday November 18 o1-4pm Arivaca Community Center

DanSun Ranch especially Danny would like to thank all of the people for all the help since my accident Sunny could not have done it without you Arivaca is a great place to live People are willing to get down and dirty if their neighbor has fallen on difficult times Thank you all for your concern and support DanSun Ranch

Thank You

Come one come all to the fabulous Thanksgiving

Potluck Feast at the Arivaca Community Center It will be held on November 22nd from 1-3 Please bring a dish to share and your own place setting Join the c-ommunity to celebrate our gratitude for all the blessings in our lives It is such a beautiful

thing to share food while celebrating the spirit of our communityEveryone is welcome Bring all your family and friends Instruments and musicians welcome If therersquos interest a drumming circle will follow the feast

Thrus Nov 8 - 6pm - Arivaca Clinic Annual mtg amp dinner at Sweet Peas Cafe - call Julie Beal for reservations 398-2160 $$12Sunday Nov 18 - 1-4pm - Desert Aid Medical Training amp DialogueArivaca Community Center Free amp open to the publicSATURDAYS Every Sat - 9am Marians Market 1st Sat - 9am - Human Resources RUMMAGE SALE 3rd Sat - 1pm - Arivaca Family and Community Education Assn At the Old School (or at Library--call 594-5235 first) 3pm - Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting SUNDAYS - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for times - 398-28391st Sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop Assn meet at town water yard2nd Sun 4pm Arivaca Action Center - Board Mtgs 15925 W Universal Ranch Rd arivacaactioncenterinc gmailcomLast Sun - 530pm - Arivaca Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home MONDAYS - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - Silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire Dist Auxilary - at the Fire HouseTUESDAYS 1st Tues - 530pm Arivaca Alive promoting Arivaca - La Gitana Cantina - all welcome

1st Tues - 6pm - People Helping People - - Border Issues Community Chat - Providing hospitality and community support in the borderlands Arivaca Library2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-52393rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 333-8311 or 576-4466WEDNESDAYS 2nd Weds -4pm - Arivaca Coordinating Council ndash Human Resources Group mtg - Human Resource Office Public InvitedLast Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHURSDAYS 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy Fricchione for more info 398-98593rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg Fire House wwwarivacafiredistrictorg

FOR KIDSTues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 Creative Play Recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Comm Center) Call Ellen- 398-3010TEEN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WEDS - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIRL SCOUTS for all ages Contact Nathalie Dresang - 398- 3009FOR SENIORSTEATIME FOR SENIORS (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmSENIOR OUTINGS One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771

Send your notices to Connection POB 338 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

Meetings ampActivities

Around ArivacaPage 18 november 2012 connection

submitted by Glo WilliamsGreetings The Arivaca Action Center Inc is pleased to report that we received our 501(c)(3) exemption determination from the IRS as a public charity so gifts and contributions are deductible through the IRS We can also pursue additional possibilities that align with our mission of providing space for opportunities that enhance rural life Bring your ideas forward at the next board meeting on Sunday November 11th at 400 Free open computer hours and one-on-one classes are ongoing thanks to instructor Michele Fournier Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm Stop by and walk through the Art Gallery while you are there Featured artist Mark Dresangrsquos work is on display this month The Early Learning Center will

submitted by Nancy FricchioneArivaca Aliversquos holiday event raising funds to benefit the kids of Arivaca will be held December 8th We will be looking for donations of handmade crafts and candy for an old-fashioned holiday bazaar This will be a great time to pick up some low cost gifts and decorations for Christmas

Arivacarsquos Grande Dame Mary Jane

Broadhurst will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Sunday November 11 2012 I am hoping you have some room in the November issue to announce this milestone and to add that everyone is invited to her birthday celebration on Sunday November 11th at an Open House 300 pm - 500 pm at the Old Schoolhouse to come by and wish her a most happy And of course there will be cake

Describes plants growing in our area of the desert Includes 204 flowering plants with over 400 full color photographs

Designed for amateur wildflower enthusiasts the descriptions are written to easily aid identification

Index of Spanish common names

Available at Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee and La Gitana Cantina in ArivacaTubac Center of the Arts Tubac Presidio State Park in TubacBuenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge SasabeMariposa Books PatagoniaOrder at monicathebookstoreladycom or AdobeAlbatrossaolcom or call Maggie at 520-398-2379

Wildflowers a f i e l d g u i d e

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

Proceeds will go towards buying something great for the children of Arivaca Last year we bought an airplane teeter-totter for the community center playgroundPlease bring your donations of candy and crafts after Dec 1st to the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Co-op or the La Gitana Cantina For information call 398-9859

Kids enjoying the Teeter-Totter airplane at Arivaca Community Center playground purchased with funds from last years Arivaca Alives Candy Shack proceeds

Candy Shack and Holiday Gift Bazaar

Happy Birthday Mary Jane

be getting our licensing inspection visit at the end of October from the Arizona Department of Health Services Many of us have worked very hard to create a beautiful quality learning center for our youngest community members birth to 5 years old Glo Williams and Kathy Sheldon are overseeing this center and Rachel Barry is stepping up as Center Director We could use some help and donations getting the inside and outside of the building painted before the Artist Studio Tour in January The Arivaca Action Center will be hosting this event and several artists will be displaying their art at the Center If you are ready for little gardening we could also use help with our crop circle plot and invite all to stop by and join in the fun

Arivaca Action Center on the Move

RELAxING THERAPEUTIC massage by Kathishealingmassagecom in Arivaca at the Arivaca Action Center corner of Universal Ranch and Mesquite Roads Call Kathi Abbott at 520-904-9442 to schedule for Wednesdays between 11 am and 6 pm or Thursday mornings

HORSES BOARDED - Full service care Lg pens w shelters or box stalls with turnouts Close to trails Arena and round pen Trailer storage $ 235Mo THE RIDING CENTER Amado 520 398-2392

FOR SALE OR RENT - BY OWNER 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

URANTIA BOOK -Classes Mondays amp COSMIC FAMILY VOL 1 Classes Wednesdays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori by Elders amp Ministers Call first (520) 603-9932

GENTLE TOUCH Colt starting amp training 35 yrs exp Certified The Horseman Jimmy 398-3031

FOR SALE BY OWNER 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $325000 Terms By appointment only -l 480-993-8272

COSMOSERVICE Sundays 10 am Discussion Format - URANTIA BOOK Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori ndash Gabriel of Urantia amp Niann Emerson Chase amp Elders The Bright amp Morning Star Choir - Organic lunch follows Tours available Donations appreciated Call first (520) 603-9932

IF YOU BELIEVE out-sourcing American jobs is good business - Vote for Romney-Ryan

DUE TO THE GRASSHOPPERS mosquitos and lack of local foods the Community Center is cancelling the Desert Harvest Festival and local foods buffet that was scheduled for November 10th Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving potluck on November 22nd at 100 and share the delicious desert bounty there

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK November 22nd 1pm at Arivaca Community Center Everyone Welcome 398-3010 for more info

WE HAVE ANONYMOUS DONORS who are matching funds for all donations and membership fees we receive right now We are in need of some costly repairs and maintenance for the Community Center and very much appreciate your support Please mail all donations to ACC PO Box 36 Thank you so much

THE VEGETABLES available in November at the Arivaca Gardens booth are turnips radishes peppers lettuce and spinach Organic dates are also available The garden will be planting garlic Contact the garden about the days We also need volunteers to sell vegies at Marianrsquos Market on Saturdays Contact Rex Tucker at 398-2000 Hope to see you at the market and at the garden

SAVE THE DATE for the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Studio Tour - Saturday January 26 2013 Featuring a diversity of talent that makes our tiny town proud More info in upcoming Arivaca Connection and Green Valley News Tickets available beginning of January

RENT SALE - The Honey House Country living close to Arivaca $650 per mo $189500 2400 feet of space slump block construction Spacious comfortable place to live Used to be a honey processing plant Has a great kitchen with stainless appliances Great views of surrounding hills Can be rented partially furnished Separate Studio space and storage workshop on 25 fenced acres ~2 miles from town Call 398-3915

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Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon For info amp times 520-323-2229 or wwwal-anon-azorg

TUBAC AL-ANON AA MTGS Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ARIVACA AA MEETINGS Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONERS-AA mtg - Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

aR e a SuppoR t Meet iNgS

Feature WriterS Mary Kasulaitis Tarenta Baldeschi Roxi Hardesty Judi Oyler Laurel Loew

ContributorSMartin LevowitzJ WilsonCeth JohnsonJaycee JohnsonAbe ParisHal MansfieldBarbara StockwellGlo WilliamsEllen DursemaBecky Meade

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 5203982379

email SoAZVoxaolcom wwwarivaca-connectioncom

StaFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

CONNECTION

The open forum format is for ideas opinions experiences whatever you want to share with the worldYour submission must not use libelous profane or vulgar language

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Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

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Selected Pima Countyrsquos SbC

Small business of the year award

in Amado

in patagonia

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

places to Go m people to see m things to Dotumacacori Nogalesin tubac in Arivaca

Green valley

Antiques amp CollectiblesReopening November 1st To welcome you during our reopening -with the

purchase of a semi-precious stone necklace youll receive a free matching bracelet

Our gems are all natural stones - no synthetics

HoursThursdays Fridays amp Saturdays 10 to 4 and by appointment 520-398-3033

Bill amp Connie Sparks

BIlls GEms amp mINEralsamp

Sat Nov 3 ndash 9 to 4 ndash Farmersrsquo Market Celebration of Dia de los Muertos ndash see ad page 3

Thurs Nov 22 ndash Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Arivaca Community Center

Sat Nov 24 ndash 7 ndash 11 ndash Dance to Al Foul ndash La Gitana Cantina

Oct11- 10a Talk- Facing the Climate Change Challenges Derek Lemione PhDThe challenges arise from complex social and natural systems interacting UU Congregation Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48 Turn EastSat Nov 17 - 9a 3rd Annual Amado Chili Cook Off - Amado Territory Classic Car Show Youth Talent Show amp lots of Chili Music by Beau Renfro amp Clear Country Maxima 99 Radio and Uncion Nortena Parking $2 or two cans of food - chili is $5 for all the tasting you can eat The Cook Off features CASI as well as a local cooks and fire departments Amado Territory exit 48 off I-19 Visit wwwamadoazcom Proceeds benefit Amado Food Bank Elephant Head Vol Fire Dept amp Amado Youth Alliance

Sat Nov 3 amp Sun Nov 4 - 10am to 5pm - Tubac An Art Experience - Historic Tubac Village Sponsored by Tubac Chamber of Commerce Info 520-398-2704 wwwtubacazcom

Sun Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River - Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001 Details on Page 16

Fri Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo - Tubac State Historic Park 1 Burruel St Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg Details on Page 16

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra - Tubac Plaza Main Stage wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542 Details on Page 16

Sat Nov 10 430-730 pm ndash St Andrewrsquos 60th Annual Barbecue St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Church 969 W Coungry Club Dr Nogales Pit-roasted beef barbecue tortillas beans cole slaw dessert beverage for $10 (adults) $6 (children) Take-out available $8 for lb barbecue Gift shop and bookstore open raffle of theme baskets Tickets available from Church members and at the door

Sunday Nov 18 at 4 pm - The Merling Trio in concert - Presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts at Americas Trade amp Commerce (formerly Sunrise Bank building) 825 N Grand Ave Nogales Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or Janice Pulliam at 706-614-6959

Sun Dec 2 2-6 pm Wine and Cheese Among the Trees 781 N Linda Vista Dr Nogales 23rd annual event will benefit St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees (mostly different each year) and numerous nativity scenes as well as a portion of the largest private collection of the late Hugh Cabotrsquos art work Sample 4 varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates For tickets call ClapperDeLong at (520) 287-5929 or St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic (520) 648-3242 75 Calle de las Tiendas Ste 129B Green Valley Tickets $25 (adults) and $5 (children) are available at the door

9am ndash Noon ndash Nov 3 ndash Visit the Desert Museum as the guest of Trico Electric Cooperative For members only ndash bring you Trico bill ndash meet the board learn about Tricorsquos programs and then learn about the animals Contact 520-744-2944 or wwwtricocoop

in tucsonFri amp Sat Nov 23 amp 24 - 11a - 4p - Patagonias 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk Contact Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060 See ad page 7

in sasabeSat Nov 17 - 10a - 330 - Grassland Fair - Buenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge See artice on page 11 for details

weds Nov 14 ndash 2 to 4 pm - Video showing of ldquoWhat they Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIrdquo Joyner-Green Valley Library Contact person Dr Daniel Wegener 520-663-5944 See article page 5 for details

Dec 1 amp 2 - 10a - 4p - 42nd annual La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori at the National Historical Park Tumacacori A celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley Free Contact Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0 See article on Page 14 for details

pAGE 9

In La Entrada De Tubac

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See pictures and other properties at

wwwtomhostadcomIf you are thinking of selling

or buying - give me a call

Need a custom home built on one of these properties Call 398-8132

Tom HostadHomeOffice 398-8132

emailtomhostadearthlinknet

ARIVACA PROPERTIES5 Ac Parcel $18K OWC5 Ac 1539 SF 3BR2BA Horse Prop5 Ac 1344 SF 3BR2BA Arv Rd -Shed Carport like new $95K5 Ac Small Home $69K10 Ac HS G-HS Studio $299K --Horse Facilities Rd pen10 Ac High Parcel $45K10 Ac Twin Peaks $25K10 Ac 1800SF 3BR2BA $90K10 Ac Newer Custom Hm $399K --3BR2BAFenced Horse Stuff5 Ac New Custom Home Gated20 Ac Well Septic Solar Bldgs $95K40 Parcels Twin Peaks $60K plus

Sierrita Mtns 9+ Ac SFR In Escrow

GREEN VALLEY MADERA EH AREA5 AC 3000SF HM Horses $595KGated Custom 3000SF HM $695KCustom 3475 SF Madera Res $777KCustom 4BR3BAPool4+AC $399K --Double Fenced Horse Facilities

PATAGONIArsquoS 13th annual HOLIDAY ART WALK Fri and Sat after Thanksgiving Day November 23rd amp 24th 11 to 4 daily --------- Local Artists Open Studios Shops and Galleries with Visiting Artists Local Handmade Crafts Complimentary Holiday Refreshments Santa amp Good Cheer

By Martin Levowitz MIATO TELL THE TRUTH Mitt Romneyrsquos not such a bad fellow He used to be a moderate and probably still is but competing with such fungi as Gingrich and Santorum pushed him ever-further right ― in rhetoric at least Even so as a Preppie who seemed to lack substance and grit he attained little strength with his partyrsquos more hard-core right wing I think the first debate helped him a lot Not only was he confident his views became more moderate ndash or ldquocentristrdquo as they say Hersquos almost sure to get the right-wing vote ― Obama wonrsquot ― so now he has to concentrate on wooing those more moderate who still canrsquot quite decide Some may deride him as a flip-flopper and he is that but he might also be seen as a savvy helmsman adapting moment by moment to changing conditions Itrsquos sad to watch someone ndash anyone ndash abandon who he really is in order to be liked or to succeed In Babylon where I grew up thatrsquos not whatrsquos called integrity In fact itrsquos called selling your soul We all knew that in kindergarten and beneath the hype we know it now Caveat Emptor A candidate has got to tell us what we want to hear Importantly he has to seem sincere In our so-called democracy a candidate will always have to sell part of his soul to make the cut The system doesnrsquot sponsor outright authenticity Yoursquove got to blur your edges with a bit of camouflage like certain navy ships in times of war Makes you harder to hitThe GOP berates Barack for lacking leadership And they are right hersquos not so hot Yet itrsquos ironic that their man who seems to have no rudder and no keel is like a tuft of lint or plastic bag wafting this way and that in a changeable

breeze Itrsquos hard to say where Romneyrsquos really at because he isnrsquot really sure himself That might be merely humorous but it is also worrisome because as a Republican President hersquod be frontman for the same powerful consortium of self-serving profiteers ― the Cheney-Rumsfeld-Halliburton-Kochs ― who pulled the strings on that poor puppet-pawn-without-a-clue GeorgeldquoWrdquo and dumped us in the tarpits where we flounder to this dayIt seems these days as if more millionaires and billionaires run for elected office Forbes Perot Bloomberg Trump Romney et al Theyrsquove risen as far as a human being can in the business world attaining sainthood so to speak with money and prestige Theyrsquore members of prestigious boards for charities and opera companies Already owned The Hamptons summer mansion and the Aspen ski chalet the yacht and the corporate jet OK whatrsquos next Such CEOrsquos may still possess some narcissistic energy and not uncommonly dream of adding one final dazzling paragraph to their already-glorious eventual obituaries Public Service where all sorts of shiny new badges like stars in a limitless sky glimmer alluringly What more delicious candied cherry could one set atop the gilded sundae of ones fabled life What priceless gem to dazzle them when hung about my tan though scrawny neck Spending tens of millions of their own money such men bid for public office the way society matrons collect staggeringly expensive jewelry which by the way as you know is never really worn but kept safe in a bank vault underground while what they wear three times per year ― if that ― to World Premieres

and fashionable fetes are really just facsimiles made out of glass and glue which look fantastic if yoursquore standing far enough away and do not know Perhaps there is a pattern here beginning to emerge where what is real must take a back seat to that which just seems real Hmm call it Zeitgeist if you like It seems as if petty partisanship and bratty stubbornness are the chief business of government these days By the time Obama had won back in rsquo08 both Palin and McCain were worn quite thin Theyrsquod lost charisma and appeal The pundits kept asking ldquoNow who will speak for the Republican Party Reporters besieged Demagogue Limbaugh the Grand Old Man of Toxic Gas seeking comment ldquoJust give us something short Rush a couple hundred words How do you feel about an Obama Presidencyrdquo Cavalierly Rush

replied ldquoI need only four words I Hope He Fails rdquo Looking back over these last four years ndash one word per year ndash that seems to have been the more or less official operating- slogan of a disgruntled GOP dedicated first and foremost to frustrating any Obama initiative ldquoThis Kenyan Muslim Socialist who does he think he IS We must deny him all success no matter what the cost Above all we must make damn sure he doesnrsquot win a second term Foreclosures jobs and gasoline Donrsquot bug us with such trivia Wersquove got much more important work to dordquo And so Dear Fellow Citizen donrsquot be surprised if you should see this headline someday soon US Suffers Fatal Nosebleed Totally Exsanguinates A face will always hemorrhage when its nose has been cut off in spite verdadPlease read this articlersquos companion-piece ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION in this monthrsquos Patagonia Regional Times Gracias

Romnry Redux

Page 10 november 2012 ConneCtion

Poetry

Help support this rather unique open forum

community newspaper

Advertise in the Connection

go to wwwarivaca-connectioncom for rates or call 398-2379

Visitors to the historic artist colony of Tubac will enjoy

a variety of demonstrations by local and visiting artists during the weekend of November 3 amp 4 10am to 5pm both days New this year ldquoAn Art Experiencerdquo will host outdoor ldquoworking studiosrdquo tents set-up in front of the village galleries and studiosArt Experience is a celebration of the creative process A wide variety of art will be featured including painting sculpture fiber art and botanicals There will be artists demonstrations throughout

the weekend Visitors to the event can meet the artists and watch live demonstrations throughout the weekend they can also actively participate by voting for their favorite works of artTubac An Art Experience 2012 is a departure from previous Art Experience and ArtWalk events Tents will be setup throughout the village where artists will create their works and meet the public ldquoThis is a unique opportunity for the public to see Tubacrsquos gallery artists outdoors in the scenic beauty of the villagerdquo says Angela

Kirkner executive director of the Tubac Chamber of CommerceKnown as a haven for artists and a must-see for shoppers Tubac offers an eclectic mix of more than 100 shops fine art galleries and working artistsrsquo studios as well as dining lodging and golf Tubac is located at Exit 34 on I-19 45 miles south of Tucson To find out more about the artist colony of Tubac please contact the Tubac Chamber of Commerce at (520) 398-2704 or visit their website wwwtubacazcom

Local Artists Highlighted in Tubacs Art Experience

November 3 amp 4 2012

Diane Lisle Clay Hands Tubac demonstrating raku

Huachuca MountainsSeven Cities of CibolaSeven Cities of GoldMarching north they searchedEsteacutevan a black Moor slaveCoronado a Spanish conquistadorEsteacutevan killed by nativesCoronado defeated tired empty handedA northward quest continuesSome fail some prevailMile Post 102 and Mexico at our backA mountain trek and sweat to Huachucarsquos CrestGold not our prize an Arizona adventure isFire and ice blanket Millerrsquos granite flanksSurviving Douglas-fir white pine and aspentickle a mountain highA great white tethered guppy scans San Pedro Valley and Huachuca Crest for ldquoevil doersrdquo and black knapsacks bobbing in the night A minerrsquos bathtub spring quenches thirstDrop dead views abound this lofty perchFrom leeward slope Elegant Trogon hoarsebarking love callsBlackheaded Grosbeak bathing a shallow pool sporting dandelion horsetail mapleRufous-sided Towees flit about the hillside bushWestern Tanager all red yellow and black perch-ing piney bough and Red-shafted Flickers expressionless listening for bugs and grubsDown climbing Thunder Mountainrsquos cliffy snow patched switchbacks we join a Sunnyside Canyon old minersrsquo double trackInviting cathedral-like sycamores oaks and pines await and welcome adventuresome souls Straddling Scotia Canyonrsquos path twoforest monarchs mdash a beauty a beastSilky skinned and silvered sycamore festooned leaves red yellow greenand orange twinkling autumnrsquos lightFire scarred and tortured juniper limbsrotted heartwoodrsquos eleventh hourPortends adventure misadventure s chaffee

SANTA RITA LULLABY The dark creeps down as lights go on all over town Now in the distance I can hear a sigh Itrsquos the Santa Rita song a lullaby Small creatures call twilight spreads its mantle over all Our mountain skyline melts then fades from sight As I hear that faint refrain ldquoAllrsquos well Goodnightrdquo Silent watch we will keep Dream in sweet slumber deep We will guard you until morning Here I belong here where the Santa Ritas croon their song My mind grows tranquil while the hours go by When I hear that Santa Rita lullaby Peg Rock Green Valley

WALKING J FARM

grassfed beef middot Pastured Poultry amp Pork organically grown Produce middot CSa Shares

520-398-9050 middot amado aZ infowalkingjfarmcom wwwwalkingjfarmcom

pAGE 11

PagesBlue

Blue is the color of waterblue is the color of sky

blue is the color of a tearwhen a loved one dies

The body returns to the Earthand the blue

to the morning dewby Daniel Chitwood

Heart to HeartCrying again maybe foreverHow could I stop this pain from everStirring my heart until it criesldquoIrsquom lonely Where are you ldquo I know you diedI held you as calmly we ended your painI wonder now if Irsquoll see you againPeople talk of bridges and rainbows and suchI know they mean well but it doesnrsquot touchMe in any kind of meaningful wayI held you You died They took you awaySometime they will call me to pick up your cremainsIrsquove prepared a place for you- there yoursquoll remainWith me until itrsquos my time to departThen werdquoll be blended togetherto stay heart to heartJan Gaylord

Novemberthe halloween candy is eaten and gone but it sure was dandy the pumpkin is still standing where it was put outside on the porch landing soon it will be time to carve our thanks with all the delicious trimmings while waiting for you to return home to our beginnings jjkazlauskas

smoke detectorsporadic nighttime chirping~for the birds Ann M Penton

emptying outopening to the present~ garbage day Ann M Penton

Cappuccino El Grande Even the word rdquoCappuccinordquo sings with poetry cries with mystery with delights yet undiscovered

a joy to speak a promise unfulfilled

I have learned that one Cappuccino Grande usually is good for three poems The fact that the Cappuccino is good is no guarantee that the poetry will be also by Cal Lambert

Page 12 november 2012 ConneCtion

Judi Oyler amp Mo

Part 2 - A Broken Relationship - Healed

My friend Judy wisely said ldquoRegret and guilt are a deadly combinationrdquo So went the scenario with Mo By the time Ray arrived I was deep in guilt and regret - the what-ifs were dragging me down and killing my horse Mo and I fought all the time we had a love-hate relationship going on I cried buckets of tears out of frustration and fearYou would think because I teach riding I would have a clue Nope I learned a long time ago my training skills with horses were limited to my endurance horses and my school horses I did have a lot of horsey people of all kinds stop in to see Mo over the years Some of them ended up in my stories I know some very unique horse people They range from New Age folks to the cowboy way people and everything in between Again ldquohe just needs a jobrdquo was the stock answer But I knew that now it went a lot deeper Our relationship was on the rocks My problem was as I saw it I didnrsquot have the time to ride him on a consistent basis I tried to feed-

lease him and he stopped eating and ran the fence day and night Home he came as a rack of bones It wasnrsquot the peoplersquos fault Mo did it to himself Our problems continued We needed an interventionQuite by accident one day my farrier Ray was respectfully listening to me complain about Mo as he trimmed his feet I was ranting and raving about the fact I needed to be able to ride this stinkenrsquo horse during the winter to take ladies on trail rides Ray intervened ldquoWellrdquo he said ldquoya know I also train horses How bout if I come by and we take a look see at whatrsquos going on between you twordquo Whoa Be still my heart maybe there is hope for us yetWhen Ray arrived I was lunging Mo Our plan was for Ray to ride him and make some suggestions Ray walked into the arena with Mo and it was ldquomano y manordquo They sized each other up and the games began - Mo is good at gamesMo knew this was going to be a tough human He dropped his head and quick as a snake he came in on Ray Ray stepped to the side and pulled Mo off balance The look on that horsersquos face was priceless - utter shock Human one horse zero He finished lunging Mo and moved over to his truck to get his saddleMo stood quietly as Ray got ready to saddle him Everything was fine until Ray drew the cinch That rotten horse tried to sit down but again was met with a firm hand He stood up as fast as he tried it sit

down Next came the bit and Mo clenched his teeth and reared up As his feet left the ground so did Rays Mo came down with Ray in control His eye went soft and he took his bit This was better than RFD TV I could not believe my seasoned endurance horse the love of my life had totally lost itRay stepped aboard and Mo dropped his head to the vertical and quietly walked off This could work Ray asked for a working trot and got it right off He asked for the lope and Mo blew He went to bucking - not a kill you buck but a leave me alone buck Ray took it all in stride and Mo settled down We then left on a trail ride for the next hour and a half that stinkinrsquo horse was perfect - no spook spin or buck Ray rode him on a lose rein I on the other hand always rode with light contactWhat Ray told me was I had a great horse but I needed to stop with the guilt stuff and take control back No

more ldquoOh poor Mordquo I learned that if Mo touched me first little by little he would take over control So Mo had to be a perfect gentlemen and no touching no turning his head or any of the tons of things he used to subtly take control It took a while for me to relax and breathe when I rode him I learned to let him have rein and take responsibility for himself and me which he used to do all the time Ray rode with me and Mo for several weeks and continued observe and recommend Then the day came and we went out alone It was one of the most thrilling days of my life and we had a great ride We still work on stuff but our relationship is healing and we are a team again I love that darn horse Thank You Ray ldquoThe horse through all its trials has preserved the sweetness of paradise in its bloodrdquo ~Johannes Jensen~Happy Trails

ldquoTimeless Meditations Mandalas and Patterns in Naturerdquo is an exhibit that is inspired and supported by a community coming together through art and compassion Highlights of the ldquoTimeless Meditationsrdquo exhibit juried by Catherine Nash will be the construction of a Tibetan sand mandala painting from November 5-November 10 by visiting Tibetan monk Lama Ngawang a talk by Dr Dean Pielstick explaining the symbolism of the Tibetan mandalas on November 7 in partnership with the Tubac Buddhist Meditation Center a mandala making workshop on November 10 with Cathi Silliman and a Mandala Dissolution Ceremony on November 10th For more information visit our website or call TCA at 520-398-2371

Timeless Meditations Mandalas amp Patterns in Nature

Patagonia Players Do --IMPROV

If yoursquove seen the TV show ldquoWhorsquos Line is it Anywayrdquo starring Drew Carey you know what on-the-spot Improv is Starting with suggestions from the audience (such as an activity or location) the Improv-ers spontaneously create unrehearsed scenes and act them out The newly formed Improv troupe of George Davis Olivia Lopez German Quiroga and Wendy Russell with Janice Pulliam as director invites you to come ldquoplayrdquo with us in the Tin Shed Theater (corner of 3rd Ave and Mendoza Alley) on Saturday November 17 at 7 pm and again on Sunday November 18 at 2 pm As a special treat audience members are encouraged to bring an everyday item from home to have it ldquoappraisedrdquo during an improvised spoof of public televisionrsquos ldquoAntiques Road Showrdquo In addition to comedy Improv Helen Chester will lead Patra Kelly and Olivia Lopez in a unique Dance Improv

numberAs Thanksgiving Day approaches letrsquos celebrate together something we are all thankful for the unique quality of life in southeastern Arizona And that includes our embracing extra-ordinary things especially when theyrsquore FREE (with suggested donation of $5)

If you think a voucher system for Medicare is a good idea Vote for Romney-RyanDo what you have to do -BUT VOTE

pAGE 13

d

DeAnza Restaurante amp Presenting a menu of Sonoran amp Southwestern Cuisine Dine in the relaxing atmosphere of our dining rooms or in the open air on our lovely patio

14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac OPEN 7 DAYS

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

Cantina

by Abe Paris

Step 1 Get a bottle half full with water because this keeps the grasshoppers from jumping out of the bottleStep 2 Go after dark You will see them up in the trees You will need a headlamp Grab the grasshoppers and put them in the bottle

How to Process Grasshoppers for Eating

Step 3 Put them in salt water and set to boil for 5 to 10 minutes Step 4 Let them dry 2 days straight Step5 Eat them Grasshoppers will taste like what they eat For example if they eat mint they will taste like mint Do not eat the spiny leg parts

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge 4th Annual

Saturday November 17th10 -330

Grassland Fair Featuring

educational talks bull music bull artdemonstrations amp exhibitsarchery lessions bull vendors

food bullactivities for kidsCall for info 520-823-4251

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge hosts its annual Grassland Fair a day of music

education local crafts fun for the kids and much more on Saturday November 17th 2012 from 1000 am to 330 pm Admission is free Exciting events will go all day Discover the sweeping grassland and its wildlife and learn about the rich history of this former ranchThe Fair is held at Buenos Aires Refuge Headquarters at the 1880s ranch house that is now the refuge Visitor Center with a grand view over the grasslands and majestic Baboquivari Peak This yearrsquos theme is ldquoBirds Bats and Butterfliesrdquo and experts will teach about the ldquoBrsquos of Buenos Airesrdquo See new visitor center exhibits and demonstrations of the masked bobwhite quail live birds of prey and live reptiles amphibians and invertebrate ldquocreepy crawliesrdquo A special presence at the fair is the Wilbur-Cruce Spanish Colonial Horses a type of Spanish horse that originated here on the Buenos Aires Ranch Bring the kids as there will be ongoing hands-on projects for them to enjoy in our Kids Corner A childrenrsquos wildlife art contest will have entries filling the walls of the Visitor Center and awards will be presented at the fairFood and shopping are available throughout the day in the open-air venue Local artisans will offer a variety of

crafts including photographs jewelry clothing and more as well as delicious regional foods Latin American musicians are featured midday and the rousing and athletic Aztec dancers perform at 245 pmCome and learn about grassland and riparian ecosystems and the challenges of managing the special plants and animals of this beautiful area Enjoy the wildlife the stunning mountain views and learn about efforts to bring back the endangered masked bobwhite quail and pronghorns back to their native grasslandYou may want to allow extra time to explore trails take a driving tour or amble along the boardwalk at the beautiful Arivaca Cienega The Refuge is located near Sasabe The scenic drive will take you past the Arivaca Cienega and its boardwalk trail Take I-19 to the AmadoArivaca Road exit (Exit 48) and follow Arivaca Road 23 miles to Arivaca then angle right onto Arivaca-Sasabe Road After 12 miles turn left onto AZ 286 and drive four miles then turn left onto the headquartersrsquo entrance roadFor more information go to the Friends of Buenos Aires NWR website at httpfriendsofbanwrorg or look on Facebook You may also call the Refuge at 5208234251

GRASSLAND FAIR AT BUENOS AIRES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

VOTE

November 6

Page 14 november 2012 ConneCtion

(520) 398-9665cougartrailwildbluenet wwwazseniorbuddiescom

Senior BuddiesEstate amp Moving Sales

Ginny amp Buddy Sahuarita to Rio RicoProven honest amp reliableWorking as a team

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom is Locally Owned amp Operated

261-2411

New bull Used amp Hard-to-Find

Personalized recommendations for great reads

All available online or with a quick phone call

Monica Tilley - 398-9650wwwthebookstoreladycom monicathebookstoreladycom

The Book Store Lady

Cactus Rose GalleryJewelry Original Paintings amp Prints

Photography Pottery Gourd Art

Located next to the Mercantile with Nancys Tailor Shop

Open Wed- Sun 10-4

I donrsquot remember life without my sister Erika She and I

are only 18 months apart and (other than a few squabbles) have been best friends for 40 years (Ugh ndash 40) As kids we were the perfect blend of frilly princesses and rough-and-tumble tomboys Our daily pleasures consisted of hours of bike riding (we pretended our bikes were horses) producing variety shows for our parents (complete with commercials) building forts in the woods hosting tea parties (all pets invited of course) and playing any version of dolls (miniature baby and Barbee) One of our favorite activities was building forts On the weekends or on summer vacations ndash Erika and I would move out of our bedrooms and move into our unconventional dwellings - a refrigerator box outside became an apartment with window cutouts and crayon-applied kitchen appliances (we slept curled up together with at least one small dog and the box upright ndash not lengthwise (Ahh the days before stiff knees) Sometimes the living room would be transformed into a complex series of caves and tunnels with tables draped in blankets As kids in Nogales we had an elaborate fort in a small forest in our neighborhood and while living in the Bahamas a small dingy became our ldquoguest houserdquo - we actually slept in that thing floating in the salt-water canal behind our houseIn our quest to make the most of impending adulthood (a future I dreaded) Erika and I made promises to stay close We knew that we would have separate families and separate homes but we planned to be neighbors ndash within walking distance - and have our children at the same time We would take turns babysitting for each other and spend time together being moms and best friends Well the reality is ndash I live on the farm that my husbandrsquos family owns in Amado and Erika lives an hour away in Tucson where her husband works I canrsquot move my farm and there is no work out in the country for Scott We get together as often as we can and talk on the phone quite a bit but an hour is actually pretty far away when you have a job and kids and school and all the other stuff that limits your time It was about 8 years ago when

Erika and I made another promise We were visiting our Grandmother in Minnesota when an article in a magazine tickled both of our insides It was about a group of women who have renovated old travel trailers adding gitchy western deacutecor ndash who would get together and go on little excursions We were so enamored with the little trailers equipped vintage appliances and frilly curtains that we hatched a plan to (someday) get our own (It seems that we were still looking for a fort to escape to) Even as I was making my promise I didnrsquot believe that we would ever actually do it I had already learned how life flies by and responsibility keeps you from indulging your personal desires When would I ever have an extra couple of thousand dollars to spend on a trailer instead of on utility bills car payments or groceries But we planned away that week in my Grandmotherrsquos house We even named our trailers ndash Erikarsquos would be Mexicali Rose (she was still being teased for sneaking across the border in high school on a regular basis) and mine would be Ramble On Rose (in keeping with the rose theme and to honor the Grateful Dead song of the same name) The dream was all but forgotten until recently Erika who was taking a break from mothering housekeeping studying (she is going to college to be a nurse) and working a part time job did a Craigslist search and by the end of the week she had bought a run-down 14rsquo travel trailer for $600 I started looking on Craigslist too but I couldnrsquot find anything I could afford Then I got a call from Erika She and her husband had found a vintage 1965 Shasta and bought it for me (ldquoif you want ithelliprdquo they said) for $250 The Shasta smelled awful ndash apparently itrsquos latest inhabitants were packrats but Erika and I proudly admired our new forts ndash parked side-by-side in her front yard ndash and have been getting together weekly for ldquoShasta Daysrdquo to clean paint refinish and decorate our little trailers and to plan our new adventures Somehow despite our busy lives we are finding the time for our dreamErikarsquos 40th birthday is coming up For her present I ordered two books on renovating travel trailers and I am embroidering and framing the following phrase for her as a gift A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams

The 42nd annual Fiesta at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park will take place from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday December 1 and 10 to 4 pm on Sunday the 2nd There is no charge for this event and admission to the park is free during the fiesta This is a celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley The two-day event will feature Native American Mexican and Southwest food crafts and performances Fifty booths representing a wide variety of local non-profit historical cultural and religious organizations will provide food handicrafts and information On the main stage there will be all-day continuous free entertainment featuring a multi-cultural variety of dance and music groups There will be all-day demonstrations of paper flower making rawhide braiding leatherworking horse hair rope making and tortilla making For children there will be pintildeatas hands-on traditional crafts and

La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori 42nd Annual Celebration

at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Parkactivities and live raptors Guided tours of the mission will be available both days as well as guided walks to the Santa Cruz River Sunday will begin with a traditional Mariachi Procession and Mass in front of the old mission church The procession begins in front of the visitor center at 1000 Mass begins when the procession returns to the church approximately 1030 No photos are permitted during the procession or mass or while sacred dances are being performedNo dogs or other pets are allowed in the park or on the fiesta grounds during the fiesta weekend The Anza Trailhead is closed to horseback riders during the fiesta The Tumacaacutecori Fiesta is sponsored by the National Park Service Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is located 45 miles south of Tucson and 15 miles north of Nogales Take exit 29 off of I-19 and follow the signs For information call the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0

Two Sisters One Dream

Laurel Loew

We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a

few but we cant have both Louis D Brandeis

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Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

Join us as we Worship and Praise the LordSunday Morning Worship - 1030 am

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Wednesday Evening Meeting amp Bible Study - 6pm - Potluck at 5pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSEDThurs amp Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Sat 9-12

For Appointments call 520-407-5500 Ext 4503Clinic Hours

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSED bull Thurs - 9- 4 bull Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Saturday - 9 - 12

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca clinic

by Mark DresangPersons of the Dialogue Lucretia and Socarides ldquoWe write our own story Singularly we develop the players the scenery and all that matters The story is complicated no matter how it beginsrdquo(1)LUCRETIA Keep mopping Socrats I can easily talk while you mopSOCARIDES Then because of ldquoequifinality ndash the view that many beginnings can lead to the same results [i]n other words a specific outcomerdquo(2) the two of us will have made a clean sweep of the whole matter LU We will have only begun to clean house Yalersquos edifice is largeSOC ldquoThe greatest challenge that the United States has to face since its founding a struggle for the American soulrdquo(3) This is not Lincolnrsquos log cabinLU I particularly agree with Yale that individuals need to be independent responsible self-reliant accountable productive autonomous ndash keep mopping Socrats ndash and imaginativeSOC As he says we cannot be dependent on the government to take care of us That would be a state of dependency and a result of deficit thinkingLU What made and makes America great are personal liberty and independence ingenuity invention ldquothe right to succeed and fail on our ownrdquo and ldquocourageous determinationrdquo ldquoWe are sovereign independent actorsrdquo and we ldquocreate our own success storiesrdquoSOC He is very insistent on that and who would argue that positionLU And that things are not too complex for individuals to understand and figure outSOC Well Yale does say ldquosociety was not as complex as it is todayrdquo

and that ldquosociety [is] increasing in size and becoming more complexrdquo and that ldquolife is complicatedrdquo and that ldquothe American narrative is one of continuous outbursts ndash disorder and confusionrdquo and that it is intimidating to live in ldquoa world whose composition transforms from moment to moment [and] is in a constant fluxrdquoLU But too complex for individual persons to understand Too complex to allow successSOC I was afraid you would bring up success I think success needs to be defined Lucretia LU We donrsquot all know what success is SocratsSOC I donrsquot Listen to this please Lucretia ldquoOur ideas about success are themselves based on preconceptions and are also part of a self-perpetuating cycle preventing us from achieving the genuine success and happiness that we seek Fixation on [mundane] concerns subverts our best efforts leading either to counterfeit success or true frustrationrdquo(4) Some other day some other time we must talk about success LU Rome wasnrsquot destroyed in one day SocratsSOC ldquoWasnrsquot builtrdquo you meanLU Built destroyed whatever Socrats Yalersquos point is that ldquoit is up to each individual to use their natural strengths to create their own success for themselves their families and their communitiesrdquo(5)SOC Please donrsquot use that wordLU What wordSOC Natural It opens up a whole other can of wormsLU Yoursquore just dying to talk about Darwin the State of Nature the organic model natural law natural rights natural rules self-generation the natural instincts

SOC And free will Page one hundred sixteenLU Socrats we need to identify the major premises of Yalersquos book We must start with those firstSOC And we have Donrsquot depend on the government be autonomous and independent and success will be the result or sometimes failure like perhaps Penn State ldquoThe right to succeed and failrdquoLU The possibility of failure aside Socrats the point is that we must stick with what made America great Regain that greatness Take the constitution seriouslySOC We have become deficit thinkers and depend on the government to take care of our basic needsLU And if we return to the principles of the founding fathers we will regain our greatness And in short letrsquos start ldquofocusing on whatrsquos right about America and the American PeoplerdquoSOC This is not a good time to be Greek is itLU We donrsquot have time to talk about the rest of the world Socrats Itrsquos America wersquore interested in SOC Yale suggests that America is skating on thin iceLU The thin ice idiom yet again C Hues was right Socrats you need to ldquoget a liferdquoSOC What-do-artists-know-anywayLU I think Yale is an artist the way he has put his thoughts and ideas together Did you read his ldquoOde to Wordsrdquo He really cares about his country and the people I can admire a person who takes the time to do such a thingSOC Donrsquot forget people like Maggie and library Mary Theyrsquove been putting their ideas down on paper for years

LU I donrsquot get the connection SOC You should start And anyway I have been wondering if there is another way to look at the whole thingLU And you Socarides are ndash I suppose ndash the one who has this other way of looking at this ldquoculture of dependencyculture of successrdquo themeSOC No actually the ideas belong to Otto Rank and Ernest BeckerLU What could psychoanalysis

and the social sciences have to do with dependency and success What ideas have they possibly added to the great thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment and the principles propounded by the founding fathers What can they do about our ldquofinding our harmonic place [and] ending the culture of dependency for our children and everyone elserdquo(6)SOC Well their stuff is sort of different some might say complexLU Too complex for independent self-reliant autonomous persons like ourselvesSOC Well Yalersquos profiteers and politeers will-not-care-for-it-at-all letrsquos put it that wayLU And we should care about them Screw lsquoem Keep mopping Socrats wersquore not half way doneSOC Surely we are at least half way doneLU In your dreams Socrats We have undertaken a large project here Although we are tired we shall not rest until we have looked at these things from all the angles Therersquos a spot there Socrats no right there SOC ldquoThou art all fair my love there is no spot in theerdquo(7) but please move your feet Lucretia yoursquore standing on the mop Would you de-feat meLU Oh sorry Socrats no I would simply help you under-standSOC Merci beaucoup mon cherie Thank you belovedLU Il nrsquoya pas de qua mon petite pois Donrsquot mention it my little peaSOC Nice sandals by the way Hasta proximaLU They make me ldquofeel Barefoot all over as the Boys sayrdquo(8) Ciao for nowThe web site for Yalersquos book is wwwstrengthbasednationcom(1)) Wishnick Yale From a Culture of Dependency To a Culture of Success p 1641 Ibid p 152 Ibid p 127(4) Wallace B Alan Buddhism with an Attitude p 19(5) Wishnick p 103 (6) Ibid Part Three Eight(7) Bible Song of Solomon 47(8) Habegger My Wars are Laid Away in Books (The Life of Emily Dickinson) p 583

Platonic TectonicsTwo Lucretia Talks the Walk While Socarides Walks the Talk

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

Around Arivaca

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patiobull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use microsoft Word excel Publisher or Power Pointbull Homework help availablebullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch Library Hours are Closed Sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and Sat 9-5

to renew books call the renewal line at 903-2865 or Caviglia-arivaca branch Library at 594-5235

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Dia de los muertos is a time to honor and celebrate those who

have died We celebrate the lives of our loved ones and prepare altars for them In addition to friends and family we in Arivaca can honor all those who have lost their lives in our surrounding desert Many of you have most likely encountered belongings left in the desert by travelers And some of you may have picked up a few of these items throughout the years We have no way of knowing what happened to the person who was carrying them We can only hope that they made it through this harsh desert safely But it is possible that they are missing or lost their life in attempting to cross this land We invite you to bring some found objects from the desert to the All Souls Corner so we can honor and celebrate those who have struggled and possibly died while walking through this area

Dia de los Muertos

Library NewsBy Mary Kasulaitis

I am retiring from the Caviglia-Arivaca Library on November

17 I would like to thank everyone for all your help during the 12 years that I have been here It has been a wonderful place to work But donrsquot worry you may still see me I plan to volunteerA list of books about Arivaca and its history is up on the Caviglia-Arivaca Branch web page at wwwlibrarypimagovlocationsarivacaUsed books are for sale every day in the Meeting Room at the Arivaca Library courtesy of the Friends of the Arivaca Library New copies of Ruby Arizona Mining Mayhem and Murder and also Frontier Lady of Letters the heroic love story of Ines Fraser by Al and Bob Ring are available as well Ask at the desk for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Coey for more information at 594-5239 We can help you with e-readersWe would like to thank Beverly and Ranch Yach for the donation of a microscope to the Library

Sunday Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River will host the second annual community picnic on at the Tubac Community Center 50 Tubac Road in Tubac The event is sponsored by global Community Communications Alliance and the Hilltop Gallery Bring your family a picnic blankets and chairs and spend the afternoon celebrating the Santa Cruz River In addition to guided river walks there will be a youth art contest featuring the art work of students from kindergarten through grade 12 Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001

Thurs Nov 15 ndash 1 to 3 p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Drive Green Valley Main Program Suzanne Brayer on information that can be found in ldquoWills and Probaterdquo As genealogists we depend on clues to aid our trek along the ancestral trail Probate records can be a mother lode of clues Decedentrsquos date of death names of spouse and children in-laws places of residence land ownership religion and military service are just a few of the juicy tidbits these records can reveal Suzanne will provide strategies and sources to help analyze probate records and reconstruct family relationships Short Program Jon Ott will demonstrate ldquoIrfanViewrdquo a free to use image file manipulation software that is a very fast small compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for Windows users Visitors are welcome Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or joannherbstcoxnet) for more information or Google ldquogvgs azrdquo

follow the route of their pipeline through the foothills east of Mt Wrightson Wonderful views enhance this well-designed trail Meet at the Patagonia Post Office at 830 am with lunch and water Call hike leaders Chris and Mary Strohm to register or with questions 530-545-1191

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp 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 CosmoWorshiptrade sacred holiday songs written by the choirrsquos founder Donations appreciated wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sat Dec 8TH 11a - 3p - Equine Voices Rescue amp Sanctuary Holiday Open House in Amado Celebrate the holiday season at our fourth annual Open House Meet Gulliver our mascot and symbol of horse rescue and our other 40+ equine ldquoresidentsrdquo Relax and enjoy music food raffles and of course shopping at Gulliverrsquos General Store Tours of the ranch will be available and horse training techniques will be demonstrated 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 equinevoicesorg

Fri Dec 14 7 pm - Holiday Celebration - Live music baked yummies Santa Claus a Christmas play called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo and a special childrenrsquos Christmas songs presentation Ages 12 amp up - $9 advance $12 day of event Ages 6-11 - $6 advance $9 day of event Ages 5 amp under ndash free Proceeds benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Avalon Gardens 2074 Pendleton Dr Tumacacori AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sunday Dec 16th 2 pm - Christmas Concert by TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra a magnificent 40-voice choir Opening performance by Israfel Awakened Donations appreciated and benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Tubac Plaza Main Stage 29 Tubac Plaza Tubac AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

more Places to go - People to See - things to Do

Friday Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo with Dr Wendell Wilson Noted Tucson scientist and artist Dr Wendell Wilson will be the guest speaker at the Tubac Historical Societyrsquos membership meeting His illustrated presentation on the history of mineral art will feature extraordinary photographs of world famous mineral specimens as well as his artwork of minerals and mining artifacts Dr Also a display of his original paintings and rare publications from his personal collection The public is invited Tubac Presidio State Historic Park 1 Burruel Street in Tubac Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg

Fri Nov 16 - 215 pm - The Democratic Women in Action present ldquoThe Separation of Church and Staterdquo Richard Miller Member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will be our speaker This is an important topic in these times as religious values are creeping into our policy-making This is a fascinating talk that everyone should hear Wersquoll see you at the Joyner-Green Valley Library The public is welcome and encouraged to attend

Sat Nov 17 hike about 5 miles on the Arizona Trail from Kentucky Camp to Apache Springs with Friends of Sonoita Creek We wlll begin with a visit to the restored buildings which housed the Santa Rita Water Company and then

If you think Trickle-Down Economics is a good way to run a country - leaving the middle-class to hope for scraps from the mega-wealthy - Vote for Romney - Ryan

Just Vote

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Arivaca Helping Hear tsWere here to help serve the needs of Arivaca residents (living within the 85601 zip code area) If you need a little help with any of the following expenses give us a call

bull Propane bull Rent bull Water Company bull Gasoline bull Clinic Co-pay bull Phone bull Medical bull Auto Repair bull Taxes bull Eyeglasses amp Other approved expenses

Restrictions apply on types of expenses amounts and frequency of disbursals Arivaca Helping Hearts pays the expenses directly to the vender

Helping Ease Arivacans

Rough Times

Contact us at 398-8515 or 398-3033PO Box 156 Arivaca AZ 85601

Arivaca Community Desert Aid Medical Training amp Dialogue

Thanksgiving Potluck

Dr Norma Price will be offering a basic medical training to the Arivaca community that will cover common illnesses and injuries that residents may encounter when coming into contact with people crossing through the borderlands Topics will include blister care dehydration and heat-related illness sprains and strains hypothermia problems associated with drinking dirty water along with learning to access support with medical situations how to recognize medical emergencies and knowing when to call 9-1-1

by Chief Scot Van Boerum

As mentioned in last monthrsquos Connection we are in the process of updating our Five Year Strategic Plan We recently had a meeting at which several members of the public expressed their views on the District One of the suggestions that came out of the meeting was to provide a more specific picture of the District I believe the two most important measures of the success of the District are the services we provide and the tax rate We want to provide the best service at the lowest tax rate possibleThe strategic plan called for the District to effectively manage expenses through several efforts which directly resulted in a carryover of $50000 from last year into this current year When I assumed the role of Fire Chief this past March 64 of the budgeted revenues were based on taxes This is generally in line with the fire districts in Pima County where the average is 71 For the current budget year only 34 of our anticipated revenues are derived from taxes The balance of the anticipated revenue $25394963 is coming from alternative funding sources This is in line with our strategic plan which called for finding alternative revenue streams to maintain or reduce the tax burden on the residents of the DistrictThe current yearrsquos budgeted income includes grants that make up 27 To date we have applied for seventeen grants and successfully received $11569911 in grant funding with seven of the applications still pending In addition we have diligently

worked on improving our response capability for wild fire incidents both within and outside of the District Through training acquisition of equipment and vehicles we are able to more effectively respond to these incidents which also generate income when we respond outside of the District We currently have over $7000000 20 of income in receivables from the state of Arizona for wildland responses under our state cooperative agreementFinally we are working on shifting some of the burden from the taxpayer to the people who utilize our services To do this we have started charging for EMS responses by the District This is a revenue stream that has previously gone untapped To date we have already received over $120000 in unbudgeted revenue from insurance companies This includes sending bills for all responses involving illegal border crossers which account for over 15 of our EMS responses to the Border Patrol health insurance system We are anticipating additional income of approximately $1000000 or approximately 8 of the tax revenue between now and the end of the budget year June 30 2013 If you utilize our services and receive a bill please forward the bill to your insurance company Payment by the insurance company will be taken as payment in full for taxpayers of the District even if it is less than the full invoice For non-taxpayers we will continue with collection efforts to receive the full payment of the invoice

Arivaca Fire DistrictSignificant Progress Being Made

This training is designed for Arivaca residents with no previous medical training We also invite area medical workers from the Arivaca Clinic Arivaca Fire and No More Deaths Byrd Camp to join us to dialogue about providing effective medical care in the borderlands Norma Price MD practiced medicine in Atlanta GA for 25 years before moving to Arizona Since retiring she has been active with the Samaritans and No More Deaths since the organizations began She participates in administering humanitarian care and serves as medical consultant and educator for both organizations

Sunday November 18 o1-4pm Arivaca Community Center

DanSun Ranch especially Danny would like to thank all of the people for all the help since my accident Sunny could not have done it without you Arivaca is a great place to live People are willing to get down and dirty if their neighbor has fallen on difficult times Thank you all for your concern and support DanSun Ranch

Thank You

Come one come all to the fabulous Thanksgiving

Potluck Feast at the Arivaca Community Center It will be held on November 22nd from 1-3 Please bring a dish to share and your own place setting Join the c-ommunity to celebrate our gratitude for all the blessings in our lives It is such a beautiful

thing to share food while celebrating the spirit of our communityEveryone is welcome Bring all your family and friends Instruments and musicians welcome If therersquos interest a drumming circle will follow the feast

Thrus Nov 8 - 6pm - Arivaca Clinic Annual mtg amp dinner at Sweet Peas Cafe - call Julie Beal for reservations 398-2160 $$12Sunday Nov 18 - 1-4pm - Desert Aid Medical Training amp DialogueArivaca Community Center Free amp open to the publicSATURDAYS Every Sat - 9am Marians Market 1st Sat - 9am - Human Resources RUMMAGE SALE 3rd Sat - 1pm - Arivaca Family and Community Education Assn At the Old School (or at Library--call 594-5235 first) 3pm - Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting SUNDAYS - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for times - 398-28391st Sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop Assn meet at town water yard2nd Sun 4pm Arivaca Action Center - Board Mtgs 15925 W Universal Ranch Rd arivacaactioncenterinc gmailcomLast Sun - 530pm - Arivaca Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home MONDAYS - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - Silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire Dist Auxilary - at the Fire HouseTUESDAYS 1st Tues - 530pm Arivaca Alive promoting Arivaca - La Gitana Cantina - all welcome

1st Tues - 6pm - People Helping People - - Border Issues Community Chat - Providing hospitality and community support in the borderlands Arivaca Library2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-52393rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 333-8311 or 576-4466WEDNESDAYS 2nd Weds -4pm - Arivaca Coordinating Council ndash Human Resources Group mtg - Human Resource Office Public InvitedLast Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHURSDAYS 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy Fricchione for more info 398-98593rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg Fire House wwwarivacafiredistrictorg

FOR KIDSTues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 Creative Play Recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Comm Center) Call Ellen- 398-3010TEEN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WEDS - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIRL SCOUTS for all ages Contact Nathalie Dresang - 398- 3009FOR SENIORSTEATIME FOR SENIORS (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmSENIOR OUTINGS One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771

Send your notices to Connection POB 338 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

Meetings ampActivities

Around ArivacaPage 18 november 2012 connection

submitted by Glo WilliamsGreetings The Arivaca Action Center Inc is pleased to report that we received our 501(c)(3) exemption determination from the IRS as a public charity so gifts and contributions are deductible through the IRS We can also pursue additional possibilities that align with our mission of providing space for opportunities that enhance rural life Bring your ideas forward at the next board meeting on Sunday November 11th at 400 Free open computer hours and one-on-one classes are ongoing thanks to instructor Michele Fournier Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm Stop by and walk through the Art Gallery while you are there Featured artist Mark Dresangrsquos work is on display this month The Early Learning Center will

submitted by Nancy FricchioneArivaca Aliversquos holiday event raising funds to benefit the kids of Arivaca will be held December 8th We will be looking for donations of handmade crafts and candy for an old-fashioned holiday bazaar This will be a great time to pick up some low cost gifts and decorations for Christmas

Arivacarsquos Grande Dame Mary Jane

Broadhurst will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Sunday November 11 2012 I am hoping you have some room in the November issue to announce this milestone and to add that everyone is invited to her birthday celebration on Sunday November 11th at an Open House 300 pm - 500 pm at the Old Schoolhouse to come by and wish her a most happy And of course there will be cake

Describes plants growing in our area of the desert Includes 204 flowering plants with over 400 full color photographs

Designed for amateur wildflower enthusiasts the descriptions are written to easily aid identification

Index of Spanish common names

Available at Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee and La Gitana Cantina in ArivacaTubac Center of the Arts Tubac Presidio State Park in TubacBuenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge SasabeMariposa Books PatagoniaOrder at monicathebookstoreladycom or AdobeAlbatrossaolcom or call Maggie at 520-398-2379

Wildflowers a f i e l d g u i d e

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

Proceeds will go towards buying something great for the children of Arivaca Last year we bought an airplane teeter-totter for the community center playgroundPlease bring your donations of candy and crafts after Dec 1st to the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Co-op or the La Gitana Cantina For information call 398-9859

Kids enjoying the Teeter-Totter airplane at Arivaca Community Center playground purchased with funds from last years Arivaca Alives Candy Shack proceeds

Candy Shack and Holiday Gift Bazaar

Happy Birthday Mary Jane

be getting our licensing inspection visit at the end of October from the Arizona Department of Health Services Many of us have worked very hard to create a beautiful quality learning center for our youngest community members birth to 5 years old Glo Williams and Kathy Sheldon are overseeing this center and Rachel Barry is stepping up as Center Director We could use some help and donations getting the inside and outside of the building painted before the Artist Studio Tour in January The Arivaca Action Center will be hosting this event and several artists will be displaying their art at the Center If you are ready for little gardening we could also use help with our crop circle plot and invite all to stop by and join in the fun

Arivaca Action Center on the Move

RELAxING THERAPEUTIC massage by Kathishealingmassagecom in Arivaca at the Arivaca Action Center corner of Universal Ranch and Mesquite Roads Call Kathi Abbott at 520-904-9442 to schedule for Wednesdays between 11 am and 6 pm or Thursday mornings

HORSES BOARDED - Full service care Lg pens w shelters or box stalls with turnouts Close to trails Arena and round pen Trailer storage $ 235Mo THE RIDING CENTER Amado 520 398-2392

FOR SALE OR RENT - BY OWNER 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

URANTIA BOOK -Classes Mondays amp COSMIC FAMILY VOL 1 Classes Wednesdays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori by Elders amp Ministers Call first (520) 603-9932

GENTLE TOUCH Colt starting amp training 35 yrs exp Certified The Horseman Jimmy 398-3031

FOR SALE BY OWNER 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $325000 Terms By appointment only -l 480-993-8272

COSMOSERVICE Sundays 10 am Discussion Format - URANTIA BOOK Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori ndash Gabriel of Urantia amp Niann Emerson Chase amp Elders The Bright amp Morning Star Choir - Organic lunch follows Tours available Donations appreciated Call first (520) 603-9932

IF YOU BELIEVE out-sourcing American jobs is good business - Vote for Romney-Ryan

DUE TO THE GRASSHOPPERS mosquitos and lack of local foods the Community Center is cancelling the Desert Harvest Festival and local foods buffet that was scheduled for November 10th Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving potluck on November 22nd at 100 and share the delicious desert bounty there

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK November 22nd 1pm at Arivaca Community Center Everyone Welcome 398-3010 for more info

WE HAVE ANONYMOUS DONORS who are matching funds for all donations and membership fees we receive right now We are in need of some costly repairs and maintenance for the Community Center and very much appreciate your support Please mail all donations to ACC PO Box 36 Thank you so much

THE VEGETABLES available in November at the Arivaca Gardens booth are turnips radishes peppers lettuce and spinach Organic dates are also available The garden will be planting garlic Contact the garden about the days We also need volunteers to sell vegies at Marianrsquos Market on Saturdays Contact Rex Tucker at 398-2000 Hope to see you at the market and at the garden

SAVE THE DATE for the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Studio Tour - Saturday January 26 2013 Featuring a diversity of talent that makes our tiny town proud More info in upcoming Arivaca Connection and Green Valley News Tickets available beginning of January

RENT SALE - The Honey House Country living close to Arivaca $650 per mo $189500 2400 feet of space slump block construction Spacious comfortable place to live Used to be a honey processing plant Has a great kitchen with stainless appliances Great views of surrounding hills Can be rented partially furnished Separate Studio space and storage workshop on 25 fenced acres ~2 miles from town Call 398-3915

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Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon For info amp times 520-323-2229 or wwwal-anon-azorg

TUBAC AL-ANON AA MTGS Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ARIVACA AA MEETINGS Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONERS-AA mtg - Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

aR e a SuppoR t Meet iNgS

Feature WriterS Mary Kasulaitis Tarenta Baldeschi Roxi Hardesty Judi Oyler Laurel Loew

ContributorSMartin LevowitzJ WilsonCeth JohnsonJaycee JohnsonAbe ParisHal MansfieldBarbara StockwellGlo WilliamsEllen DursemaBecky Meade

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 5203982379

email SoAZVoxaolcom wwwarivaca-connectioncom

StaFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

CONNECTION

The open forum format is for ideas opinions experiences whatever you want to share with the worldYour submission must not use libelous profane or vulgar language

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520-398-3326Cell 520-975-1127

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bull PuMP INSTALLATION amp REPAIRSbull WATER STORAGE TANKS bull SEPTIC TANKS- NEW amp REPAIRbull uNDERGROuND uTILITIES bull EXCAVATION amp GRADING

bull BACKHOE amp DuMP TRuCK SERVICE

bullbullbull FREE ESTIMATES bullbullbull

Un-Classifieds

RDs BACKHOE SERVICE - Septic perks trenching amp grading Licensed amp Insured 30 yrs exp 398-9654

NOVEMBER 6TH - Your vote counts - go out and do it

20 ACRES FOR SALE 14050 W Jalisco Rd Well electric small septic horse corral sheds small structure and fully fenced Asking $79000 520-396-0865 or jferris94yahoocom

Johnnie Lakersquos

520-399-1302

Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake680 W Camino Casa Verde

Green Valley AZ 85614wwwgasolinealleygvcom

Selected Pima Countyrsquos SbC

Small business of the year award

in Amado

in patagonia

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

places to Go m people to see m things to Dotumacacori Nogalesin tubac in Arivaca

Green valley

Antiques amp CollectiblesReopening November 1st To welcome you during our reopening -with the

purchase of a semi-precious stone necklace youll receive a free matching bracelet

Our gems are all natural stones - no synthetics

HoursThursdays Fridays amp Saturdays 10 to 4 and by appointment 520-398-3033

Bill amp Connie Sparks

BIlls GEms amp mINEralsamp

Sat Nov 3 ndash 9 to 4 ndash Farmersrsquo Market Celebration of Dia de los Muertos ndash see ad page 3

Thurs Nov 22 ndash Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Arivaca Community Center

Sat Nov 24 ndash 7 ndash 11 ndash Dance to Al Foul ndash La Gitana Cantina

Oct11- 10a Talk- Facing the Climate Change Challenges Derek Lemione PhDThe challenges arise from complex social and natural systems interacting UU Congregation Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48 Turn EastSat Nov 17 - 9a 3rd Annual Amado Chili Cook Off - Amado Territory Classic Car Show Youth Talent Show amp lots of Chili Music by Beau Renfro amp Clear Country Maxima 99 Radio and Uncion Nortena Parking $2 or two cans of food - chili is $5 for all the tasting you can eat The Cook Off features CASI as well as a local cooks and fire departments Amado Territory exit 48 off I-19 Visit wwwamadoazcom Proceeds benefit Amado Food Bank Elephant Head Vol Fire Dept amp Amado Youth Alliance

Sat Nov 3 amp Sun Nov 4 - 10am to 5pm - Tubac An Art Experience - Historic Tubac Village Sponsored by Tubac Chamber of Commerce Info 520-398-2704 wwwtubacazcom

Sun Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River - Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001 Details on Page 16

Fri Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo - Tubac State Historic Park 1 Burruel St Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg Details on Page 16

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra - Tubac Plaza Main Stage wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542 Details on Page 16

Sat Nov 10 430-730 pm ndash St Andrewrsquos 60th Annual Barbecue St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Church 969 W Coungry Club Dr Nogales Pit-roasted beef barbecue tortillas beans cole slaw dessert beverage for $10 (adults) $6 (children) Take-out available $8 for lb barbecue Gift shop and bookstore open raffle of theme baskets Tickets available from Church members and at the door

Sunday Nov 18 at 4 pm - The Merling Trio in concert - Presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts at Americas Trade amp Commerce (formerly Sunrise Bank building) 825 N Grand Ave Nogales Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or Janice Pulliam at 706-614-6959

Sun Dec 2 2-6 pm Wine and Cheese Among the Trees 781 N Linda Vista Dr Nogales 23rd annual event will benefit St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees (mostly different each year) and numerous nativity scenes as well as a portion of the largest private collection of the late Hugh Cabotrsquos art work Sample 4 varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates For tickets call ClapperDeLong at (520) 287-5929 or St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic (520) 648-3242 75 Calle de las Tiendas Ste 129B Green Valley Tickets $25 (adults) and $5 (children) are available at the door

9am ndash Noon ndash Nov 3 ndash Visit the Desert Museum as the guest of Trico Electric Cooperative For members only ndash bring you Trico bill ndash meet the board learn about Tricorsquos programs and then learn about the animals Contact 520-744-2944 or wwwtricocoop

in tucsonFri amp Sat Nov 23 amp 24 - 11a - 4p - Patagonias 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk Contact Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060 See ad page 7

in sasabeSat Nov 17 - 10a - 330 - Grassland Fair - Buenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge See artice on page 11 for details

weds Nov 14 ndash 2 to 4 pm - Video showing of ldquoWhat they Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIrdquo Joyner-Green Valley Library Contact person Dr Daniel Wegener 520-663-5944 See article page 5 for details

Dec 1 amp 2 - 10a - 4p - 42nd annual La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori at the National Historical Park Tumacacori A celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley Free Contact Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0 See article on Page 14 for details

Page 10 november 2012 ConneCtion

Poetry

Help support this rather unique open forum

community newspaper

Advertise in the Connection

go to wwwarivaca-connectioncom for rates or call 398-2379

Visitors to the historic artist colony of Tubac will enjoy

a variety of demonstrations by local and visiting artists during the weekend of November 3 amp 4 10am to 5pm both days New this year ldquoAn Art Experiencerdquo will host outdoor ldquoworking studiosrdquo tents set-up in front of the village galleries and studiosArt Experience is a celebration of the creative process A wide variety of art will be featured including painting sculpture fiber art and botanicals There will be artists demonstrations throughout

the weekend Visitors to the event can meet the artists and watch live demonstrations throughout the weekend they can also actively participate by voting for their favorite works of artTubac An Art Experience 2012 is a departure from previous Art Experience and ArtWalk events Tents will be setup throughout the village where artists will create their works and meet the public ldquoThis is a unique opportunity for the public to see Tubacrsquos gallery artists outdoors in the scenic beauty of the villagerdquo says Angela

Kirkner executive director of the Tubac Chamber of CommerceKnown as a haven for artists and a must-see for shoppers Tubac offers an eclectic mix of more than 100 shops fine art galleries and working artistsrsquo studios as well as dining lodging and golf Tubac is located at Exit 34 on I-19 45 miles south of Tucson To find out more about the artist colony of Tubac please contact the Tubac Chamber of Commerce at (520) 398-2704 or visit their website wwwtubacazcom

Local Artists Highlighted in Tubacs Art Experience

November 3 amp 4 2012

Diane Lisle Clay Hands Tubac demonstrating raku

Huachuca MountainsSeven Cities of CibolaSeven Cities of GoldMarching north they searchedEsteacutevan a black Moor slaveCoronado a Spanish conquistadorEsteacutevan killed by nativesCoronado defeated tired empty handedA northward quest continuesSome fail some prevailMile Post 102 and Mexico at our backA mountain trek and sweat to Huachucarsquos CrestGold not our prize an Arizona adventure isFire and ice blanket Millerrsquos granite flanksSurviving Douglas-fir white pine and aspentickle a mountain highA great white tethered guppy scans San Pedro Valley and Huachuca Crest for ldquoevil doersrdquo and black knapsacks bobbing in the night A minerrsquos bathtub spring quenches thirstDrop dead views abound this lofty perchFrom leeward slope Elegant Trogon hoarsebarking love callsBlackheaded Grosbeak bathing a shallow pool sporting dandelion horsetail mapleRufous-sided Towees flit about the hillside bushWestern Tanager all red yellow and black perch-ing piney bough and Red-shafted Flickers expressionless listening for bugs and grubsDown climbing Thunder Mountainrsquos cliffy snow patched switchbacks we join a Sunnyside Canyon old minersrsquo double trackInviting cathedral-like sycamores oaks and pines await and welcome adventuresome souls Straddling Scotia Canyonrsquos path twoforest monarchs mdash a beauty a beastSilky skinned and silvered sycamore festooned leaves red yellow greenand orange twinkling autumnrsquos lightFire scarred and tortured juniper limbsrotted heartwoodrsquos eleventh hourPortends adventure misadventure s chaffee

SANTA RITA LULLABY The dark creeps down as lights go on all over town Now in the distance I can hear a sigh Itrsquos the Santa Rita song a lullaby Small creatures call twilight spreads its mantle over all Our mountain skyline melts then fades from sight As I hear that faint refrain ldquoAllrsquos well Goodnightrdquo Silent watch we will keep Dream in sweet slumber deep We will guard you until morning Here I belong here where the Santa Ritas croon their song My mind grows tranquil while the hours go by When I hear that Santa Rita lullaby Peg Rock Green Valley

WALKING J FARM

grassfed beef middot Pastured Poultry amp Pork organically grown Produce middot CSa Shares

520-398-9050 middot amado aZ infowalkingjfarmcom wwwwalkingjfarmcom

pAGE 11

PagesBlue

Blue is the color of waterblue is the color of sky

blue is the color of a tearwhen a loved one dies

The body returns to the Earthand the blue

to the morning dewby Daniel Chitwood

Heart to HeartCrying again maybe foreverHow could I stop this pain from everStirring my heart until it criesldquoIrsquom lonely Where are you ldquo I know you diedI held you as calmly we ended your painI wonder now if Irsquoll see you againPeople talk of bridges and rainbows and suchI know they mean well but it doesnrsquot touchMe in any kind of meaningful wayI held you You died They took you awaySometime they will call me to pick up your cremainsIrsquove prepared a place for you- there yoursquoll remainWith me until itrsquos my time to departThen werdquoll be blended togetherto stay heart to heartJan Gaylord

Novemberthe halloween candy is eaten and gone but it sure was dandy the pumpkin is still standing where it was put outside on the porch landing soon it will be time to carve our thanks with all the delicious trimmings while waiting for you to return home to our beginnings jjkazlauskas

smoke detectorsporadic nighttime chirping~for the birds Ann M Penton

emptying outopening to the present~ garbage day Ann M Penton

Cappuccino El Grande Even the word rdquoCappuccinordquo sings with poetry cries with mystery with delights yet undiscovered

a joy to speak a promise unfulfilled

I have learned that one Cappuccino Grande usually is good for three poems The fact that the Cappuccino is good is no guarantee that the poetry will be also by Cal Lambert

Page 12 november 2012 ConneCtion

Judi Oyler amp Mo

Part 2 - A Broken Relationship - Healed

My friend Judy wisely said ldquoRegret and guilt are a deadly combinationrdquo So went the scenario with Mo By the time Ray arrived I was deep in guilt and regret - the what-ifs were dragging me down and killing my horse Mo and I fought all the time we had a love-hate relationship going on I cried buckets of tears out of frustration and fearYou would think because I teach riding I would have a clue Nope I learned a long time ago my training skills with horses were limited to my endurance horses and my school horses I did have a lot of horsey people of all kinds stop in to see Mo over the years Some of them ended up in my stories I know some very unique horse people They range from New Age folks to the cowboy way people and everything in between Again ldquohe just needs a jobrdquo was the stock answer But I knew that now it went a lot deeper Our relationship was on the rocks My problem was as I saw it I didnrsquot have the time to ride him on a consistent basis I tried to feed-

lease him and he stopped eating and ran the fence day and night Home he came as a rack of bones It wasnrsquot the peoplersquos fault Mo did it to himself Our problems continued We needed an interventionQuite by accident one day my farrier Ray was respectfully listening to me complain about Mo as he trimmed his feet I was ranting and raving about the fact I needed to be able to ride this stinkenrsquo horse during the winter to take ladies on trail rides Ray intervened ldquoWellrdquo he said ldquoya know I also train horses How bout if I come by and we take a look see at whatrsquos going on between you twordquo Whoa Be still my heart maybe there is hope for us yetWhen Ray arrived I was lunging Mo Our plan was for Ray to ride him and make some suggestions Ray walked into the arena with Mo and it was ldquomano y manordquo They sized each other up and the games began - Mo is good at gamesMo knew this was going to be a tough human He dropped his head and quick as a snake he came in on Ray Ray stepped to the side and pulled Mo off balance The look on that horsersquos face was priceless - utter shock Human one horse zero He finished lunging Mo and moved over to his truck to get his saddleMo stood quietly as Ray got ready to saddle him Everything was fine until Ray drew the cinch That rotten horse tried to sit down but again was met with a firm hand He stood up as fast as he tried it sit

down Next came the bit and Mo clenched his teeth and reared up As his feet left the ground so did Rays Mo came down with Ray in control His eye went soft and he took his bit This was better than RFD TV I could not believe my seasoned endurance horse the love of my life had totally lost itRay stepped aboard and Mo dropped his head to the vertical and quietly walked off This could work Ray asked for a working trot and got it right off He asked for the lope and Mo blew He went to bucking - not a kill you buck but a leave me alone buck Ray took it all in stride and Mo settled down We then left on a trail ride for the next hour and a half that stinkinrsquo horse was perfect - no spook spin or buck Ray rode him on a lose rein I on the other hand always rode with light contactWhat Ray told me was I had a great horse but I needed to stop with the guilt stuff and take control back No

more ldquoOh poor Mordquo I learned that if Mo touched me first little by little he would take over control So Mo had to be a perfect gentlemen and no touching no turning his head or any of the tons of things he used to subtly take control It took a while for me to relax and breathe when I rode him I learned to let him have rein and take responsibility for himself and me which he used to do all the time Ray rode with me and Mo for several weeks and continued observe and recommend Then the day came and we went out alone It was one of the most thrilling days of my life and we had a great ride We still work on stuff but our relationship is healing and we are a team again I love that darn horse Thank You Ray ldquoThe horse through all its trials has preserved the sweetness of paradise in its bloodrdquo ~Johannes Jensen~Happy Trails

ldquoTimeless Meditations Mandalas and Patterns in Naturerdquo is an exhibit that is inspired and supported by a community coming together through art and compassion Highlights of the ldquoTimeless Meditationsrdquo exhibit juried by Catherine Nash will be the construction of a Tibetan sand mandala painting from November 5-November 10 by visiting Tibetan monk Lama Ngawang a talk by Dr Dean Pielstick explaining the symbolism of the Tibetan mandalas on November 7 in partnership with the Tubac Buddhist Meditation Center a mandala making workshop on November 10 with Cathi Silliman and a Mandala Dissolution Ceremony on November 10th For more information visit our website or call TCA at 520-398-2371

Timeless Meditations Mandalas amp Patterns in Nature

Patagonia Players Do --IMPROV

If yoursquove seen the TV show ldquoWhorsquos Line is it Anywayrdquo starring Drew Carey you know what on-the-spot Improv is Starting with suggestions from the audience (such as an activity or location) the Improv-ers spontaneously create unrehearsed scenes and act them out The newly formed Improv troupe of George Davis Olivia Lopez German Quiroga and Wendy Russell with Janice Pulliam as director invites you to come ldquoplayrdquo with us in the Tin Shed Theater (corner of 3rd Ave and Mendoza Alley) on Saturday November 17 at 7 pm and again on Sunday November 18 at 2 pm As a special treat audience members are encouraged to bring an everyday item from home to have it ldquoappraisedrdquo during an improvised spoof of public televisionrsquos ldquoAntiques Road Showrdquo In addition to comedy Improv Helen Chester will lead Patra Kelly and Olivia Lopez in a unique Dance Improv

numberAs Thanksgiving Day approaches letrsquos celebrate together something we are all thankful for the unique quality of life in southeastern Arizona And that includes our embracing extra-ordinary things especially when theyrsquore FREE (with suggested donation of $5)

If you think a voucher system for Medicare is a good idea Vote for Romney-RyanDo what you have to do -BUT VOTE

pAGE 13

d

DeAnza Restaurante amp Presenting a menu of Sonoran amp Southwestern Cuisine Dine in the relaxing atmosphere of our dining rooms or in the open air on our lovely patio

14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac OPEN 7 DAYS

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

Cantina

by Abe Paris

Step 1 Get a bottle half full with water because this keeps the grasshoppers from jumping out of the bottleStep 2 Go after dark You will see them up in the trees You will need a headlamp Grab the grasshoppers and put them in the bottle

How to Process Grasshoppers for Eating

Step 3 Put them in salt water and set to boil for 5 to 10 minutes Step 4 Let them dry 2 days straight Step5 Eat them Grasshoppers will taste like what they eat For example if they eat mint they will taste like mint Do not eat the spiny leg parts

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge 4th Annual

Saturday November 17th10 -330

Grassland Fair Featuring

educational talks bull music bull artdemonstrations amp exhibitsarchery lessions bull vendors

food bullactivities for kidsCall for info 520-823-4251

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge hosts its annual Grassland Fair a day of music

education local crafts fun for the kids and much more on Saturday November 17th 2012 from 1000 am to 330 pm Admission is free Exciting events will go all day Discover the sweeping grassland and its wildlife and learn about the rich history of this former ranchThe Fair is held at Buenos Aires Refuge Headquarters at the 1880s ranch house that is now the refuge Visitor Center with a grand view over the grasslands and majestic Baboquivari Peak This yearrsquos theme is ldquoBirds Bats and Butterfliesrdquo and experts will teach about the ldquoBrsquos of Buenos Airesrdquo See new visitor center exhibits and demonstrations of the masked bobwhite quail live birds of prey and live reptiles amphibians and invertebrate ldquocreepy crawliesrdquo A special presence at the fair is the Wilbur-Cruce Spanish Colonial Horses a type of Spanish horse that originated here on the Buenos Aires Ranch Bring the kids as there will be ongoing hands-on projects for them to enjoy in our Kids Corner A childrenrsquos wildlife art contest will have entries filling the walls of the Visitor Center and awards will be presented at the fairFood and shopping are available throughout the day in the open-air venue Local artisans will offer a variety of

crafts including photographs jewelry clothing and more as well as delicious regional foods Latin American musicians are featured midday and the rousing and athletic Aztec dancers perform at 245 pmCome and learn about grassland and riparian ecosystems and the challenges of managing the special plants and animals of this beautiful area Enjoy the wildlife the stunning mountain views and learn about efforts to bring back the endangered masked bobwhite quail and pronghorns back to their native grasslandYou may want to allow extra time to explore trails take a driving tour or amble along the boardwalk at the beautiful Arivaca Cienega The Refuge is located near Sasabe The scenic drive will take you past the Arivaca Cienega and its boardwalk trail Take I-19 to the AmadoArivaca Road exit (Exit 48) and follow Arivaca Road 23 miles to Arivaca then angle right onto Arivaca-Sasabe Road After 12 miles turn left onto AZ 286 and drive four miles then turn left onto the headquartersrsquo entrance roadFor more information go to the Friends of Buenos Aires NWR website at httpfriendsofbanwrorg or look on Facebook You may also call the Refuge at 5208234251

GRASSLAND FAIR AT BUENOS AIRES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

VOTE

November 6

Page 14 november 2012 ConneCtion

(520) 398-9665cougartrailwildbluenet wwwazseniorbuddiescom

Senior BuddiesEstate amp Moving Sales

Ginny amp Buddy Sahuarita to Rio RicoProven honest amp reliableWorking as a team

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom is Locally Owned amp Operated

261-2411

New bull Used amp Hard-to-Find

Personalized recommendations for great reads

All available online or with a quick phone call

Monica Tilley - 398-9650wwwthebookstoreladycom monicathebookstoreladycom

The Book Store Lady

Cactus Rose GalleryJewelry Original Paintings amp Prints

Photography Pottery Gourd Art

Located next to the Mercantile with Nancys Tailor Shop

Open Wed- Sun 10-4

I donrsquot remember life without my sister Erika She and I

are only 18 months apart and (other than a few squabbles) have been best friends for 40 years (Ugh ndash 40) As kids we were the perfect blend of frilly princesses and rough-and-tumble tomboys Our daily pleasures consisted of hours of bike riding (we pretended our bikes were horses) producing variety shows for our parents (complete with commercials) building forts in the woods hosting tea parties (all pets invited of course) and playing any version of dolls (miniature baby and Barbee) One of our favorite activities was building forts On the weekends or on summer vacations ndash Erika and I would move out of our bedrooms and move into our unconventional dwellings - a refrigerator box outside became an apartment with window cutouts and crayon-applied kitchen appliances (we slept curled up together with at least one small dog and the box upright ndash not lengthwise (Ahh the days before stiff knees) Sometimes the living room would be transformed into a complex series of caves and tunnels with tables draped in blankets As kids in Nogales we had an elaborate fort in a small forest in our neighborhood and while living in the Bahamas a small dingy became our ldquoguest houserdquo - we actually slept in that thing floating in the salt-water canal behind our houseIn our quest to make the most of impending adulthood (a future I dreaded) Erika and I made promises to stay close We knew that we would have separate families and separate homes but we planned to be neighbors ndash within walking distance - and have our children at the same time We would take turns babysitting for each other and spend time together being moms and best friends Well the reality is ndash I live on the farm that my husbandrsquos family owns in Amado and Erika lives an hour away in Tucson where her husband works I canrsquot move my farm and there is no work out in the country for Scott We get together as often as we can and talk on the phone quite a bit but an hour is actually pretty far away when you have a job and kids and school and all the other stuff that limits your time It was about 8 years ago when

Erika and I made another promise We were visiting our Grandmother in Minnesota when an article in a magazine tickled both of our insides It was about a group of women who have renovated old travel trailers adding gitchy western deacutecor ndash who would get together and go on little excursions We were so enamored with the little trailers equipped vintage appliances and frilly curtains that we hatched a plan to (someday) get our own (It seems that we were still looking for a fort to escape to) Even as I was making my promise I didnrsquot believe that we would ever actually do it I had already learned how life flies by and responsibility keeps you from indulging your personal desires When would I ever have an extra couple of thousand dollars to spend on a trailer instead of on utility bills car payments or groceries But we planned away that week in my Grandmotherrsquos house We even named our trailers ndash Erikarsquos would be Mexicali Rose (she was still being teased for sneaking across the border in high school on a regular basis) and mine would be Ramble On Rose (in keeping with the rose theme and to honor the Grateful Dead song of the same name) The dream was all but forgotten until recently Erika who was taking a break from mothering housekeeping studying (she is going to college to be a nurse) and working a part time job did a Craigslist search and by the end of the week she had bought a run-down 14rsquo travel trailer for $600 I started looking on Craigslist too but I couldnrsquot find anything I could afford Then I got a call from Erika She and her husband had found a vintage 1965 Shasta and bought it for me (ldquoif you want ithelliprdquo they said) for $250 The Shasta smelled awful ndash apparently itrsquos latest inhabitants were packrats but Erika and I proudly admired our new forts ndash parked side-by-side in her front yard ndash and have been getting together weekly for ldquoShasta Daysrdquo to clean paint refinish and decorate our little trailers and to plan our new adventures Somehow despite our busy lives we are finding the time for our dreamErikarsquos 40th birthday is coming up For her present I ordered two books on renovating travel trailers and I am embroidering and framing the following phrase for her as a gift A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams

The 42nd annual Fiesta at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park will take place from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday December 1 and 10 to 4 pm on Sunday the 2nd There is no charge for this event and admission to the park is free during the fiesta This is a celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley The two-day event will feature Native American Mexican and Southwest food crafts and performances Fifty booths representing a wide variety of local non-profit historical cultural and religious organizations will provide food handicrafts and information On the main stage there will be all-day continuous free entertainment featuring a multi-cultural variety of dance and music groups There will be all-day demonstrations of paper flower making rawhide braiding leatherworking horse hair rope making and tortilla making For children there will be pintildeatas hands-on traditional crafts and

La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori 42nd Annual Celebration

at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Parkactivities and live raptors Guided tours of the mission will be available both days as well as guided walks to the Santa Cruz River Sunday will begin with a traditional Mariachi Procession and Mass in front of the old mission church The procession begins in front of the visitor center at 1000 Mass begins when the procession returns to the church approximately 1030 No photos are permitted during the procession or mass or while sacred dances are being performedNo dogs or other pets are allowed in the park or on the fiesta grounds during the fiesta weekend The Anza Trailhead is closed to horseback riders during the fiesta The Tumacaacutecori Fiesta is sponsored by the National Park Service Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is located 45 miles south of Tucson and 15 miles north of Nogales Take exit 29 off of I-19 and follow the signs For information call the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0

Two Sisters One Dream

Laurel Loew

We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a

few but we cant have both Louis D Brandeis

pAGE 15

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

Join us as we Worship and Praise the LordSunday Morning Worship - 1030 am

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Wednesday Evening Meeting amp Bible Study - 6pm - Potluck at 5pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSEDThurs amp Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Sat 9-12

For Appointments call 520-407-5500 Ext 4503Clinic Hours

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSED bull Thurs - 9- 4 bull Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Saturday - 9 - 12

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca clinic

by Mark DresangPersons of the Dialogue Lucretia and Socarides ldquoWe write our own story Singularly we develop the players the scenery and all that matters The story is complicated no matter how it beginsrdquo(1)LUCRETIA Keep mopping Socrats I can easily talk while you mopSOCARIDES Then because of ldquoequifinality ndash the view that many beginnings can lead to the same results [i]n other words a specific outcomerdquo(2) the two of us will have made a clean sweep of the whole matter LU We will have only begun to clean house Yalersquos edifice is largeSOC ldquoThe greatest challenge that the United States has to face since its founding a struggle for the American soulrdquo(3) This is not Lincolnrsquos log cabinLU I particularly agree with Yale that individuals need to be independent responsible self-reliant accountable productive autonomous ndash keep mopping Socrats ndash and imaginativeSOC As he says we cannot be dependent on the government to take care of us That would be a state of dependency and a result of deficit thinkingLU What made and makes America great are personal liberty and independence ingenuity invention ldquothe right to succeed and fail on our ownrdquo and ldquocourageous determinationrdquo ldquoWe are sovereign independent actorsrdquo and we ldquocreate our own success storiesrdquoSOC He is very insistent on that and who would argue that positionLU And that things are not too complex for individuals to understand and figure outSOC Well Yale does say ldquosociety was not as complex as it is todayrdquo

and that ldquosociety [is] increasing in size and becoming more complexrdquo and that ldquolife is complicatedrdquo and that ldquothe American narrative is one of continuous outbursts ndash disorder and confusionrdquo and that it is intimidating to live in ldquoa world whose composition transforms from moment to moment [and] is in a constant fluxrdquoLU But too complex for individual persons to understand Too complex to allow successSOC I was afraid you would bring up success I think success needs to be defined Lucretia LU We donrsquot all know what success is SocratsSOC I donrsquot Listen to this please Lucretia ldquoOur ideas about success are themselves based on preconceptions and are also part of a self-perpetuating cycle preventing us from achieving the genuine success and happiness that we seek Fixation on [mundane] concerns subverts our best efforts leading either to counterfeit success or true frustrationrdquo(4) Some other day some other time we must talk about success LU Rome wasnrsquot destroyed in one day SocratsSOC ldquoWasnrsquot builtrdquo you meanLU Built destroyed whatever Socrats Yalersquos point is that ldquoit is up to each individual to use their natural strengths to create their own success for themselves their families and their communitiesrdquo(5)SOC Please donrsquot use that wordLU What wordSOC Natural It opens up a whole other can of wormsLU Yoursquore just dying to talk about Darwin the State of Nature the organic model natural law natural rights natural rules self-generation the natural instincts

SOC And free will Page one hundred sixteenLU Socrats we need to identify the major premises of Yalersquos book We must start with those firstSOC And we have Donrsquot depend on the government be autonomous and independent and success will be the result or sometimes failure like perhaps Penn State ldquoThe right to succeed and failrdquoLU The possibility of failure aside Socrats the point is that we must stick with what made America great Regain that greatness Take the constitution seriouslySOC We have become deficit thinkers and depend on the government to take care of our basic needsLU And if we return to the principles of the founding fathers we will regain our greatness And in short letrsquos start ldquofocusing on whatrsquos right about America and the American PeoplerdquoSOC This is not a good time to be Greek is itLU We donrsquot have time to talk about the rest of the world Socrats Itrsquos America wersquore interested in SOC Yale suggests that America is skating on thin iceLU The thin ice idiom yet again C Hues was right Socrats you need to ldquoget a liferdquoSOC What-do-artists-know-anywayLU I think Yale is an artist the way he has put his thoughts and ideas together Did you read his ldquoOde to Wordsrdquo He really cares about his country and the people I can admire a person who takes the time to do such a thingSOC Donrsquot forget people like Maggie and library Mary Theyrsquove been putting their ideas down on paper for years

LU I donrsquot get the connection SOC You should start And anyway I have been wondering if there is another way to look at the whole thingLU And you Socarides are ndash I suppose ndash the one who has this other way of looking at this ldquoculture of dependencyculture of successrdquo themeSOC No actually the ideas belong to Otto Rank and Ernest BeckerLU What could psychoanalysis

and the social sciences have to do with dependency and success What ideas have they possibly added to the great thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment and the principles propounded by the founding fathers What can they do about our ldquofinding our harmonic place [and] ending the culture of dependency for our children and everyone elserdquo(6)SOC Well their stuff is sort of different some might say complexLU Too complex for independent self-reliant autonomous persons like ourselvesSOC Well Yalersquos profiteers and politeers will-not-care-for-it-at-all letrsquos put it that wayLU And we should care about them Screw lsquoem Keep mopping Socrats wersquore not half way doneSOC Surely we are at least half way doneLU In your dreams Socrats We have undertaken a large project here Although we are tired we shall not rest until we have looked at these things from all the angles Therersquos a spot there Socrats no right there SOC ldquoThou art all fair my love there is no spot in theerdquo(7) but please move your feet Lucretia yoursquore standing on the mop Would you de-feat meLU Oh sorry Socrats no I would simply help you under-standSOC Merci beaucoup mon cherie Thank you belovedLU Il nrsquoya pas de qua mon petite pois Donrsquot mention it my little peaSOC Nice sandals by the way Hasta proximaLU They make me ldquofeel Barefoot all over as the Boys sayrdquo(8) Ciao for nowThe web site for Yalersquos book is wwwstrengthbasednationcom(1)) Wishnick Yale From a Culture of Dependency To a Culture of Success p 1641 Ibid p 152 Ibid p 127(4) Wallace B Alan Buddhism with an Attitude p 19(5) Wishnick p 103 (6) Ibid Part Three Eight(7) Bible Song of Solomon 47(8) Habegger My Wars are Laid Away in Books (The Life of Emily Dickinson) p 583

Platonic TectonicsTwo Lucretia Talks the Walk While Socarides Walks the Talk

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

Around Arivaca

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patiobull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use microsoft Word excel Publisher or Power Pointbull Homework help availablebullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch Library Hours are Closed Sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and Sat 9-5

to renew books call the renewal line at 903-2865 or Caviglia-arivaca branch Library at 594-5235

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Dia de los muertos is a time to honor and celebrate those who

have died We celebrate the lives of our loved ones and prepare altars for them In addition to friends and family we in Arivaca can honor all those who have lost their lives in our surrounding desert Many of you have most likely encountered belongings left in the desert by travelers And some of you may have picked up a few of these items throughout the years We have no way of knowing what happened to the person who was carrying them We can only hope that they made it through this harsh desert safely But it is possible that they are missing or lost their life in attempting to cross this land We invite you to bring some found objects from the desert to the All Souls Corner so we can honor and celebrate those who have struggled and possibly died while walking through this area

Dia de los Muertos

Library NewsBy Mary Kasulaitis

I am retiring from the Caviglia-Arivaca Library on November

17 I would like to thank everyone for all your help during the 12 years that I have been here It has been a wonderful place to work But donrsquot worry you may still see me I plan to volunteerA list of books about Arivaca and its history is up on the Caviglia-Arivaca Branch web page at wwwlibrarypimagovlocationsarivacaUsed books are for sale every day in the Meeting Room at the Arivaca Library courtesy of the Friends of the Arivaca Library New copies of Ruby Arizona Mining Mayhem and Murder and also Frontier Lady of Letters the heroic love story of Ines Fraser by Al and Bob Ring are available as well Ask at the desk for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Coey for more information at 594-5239 We can help you with e-readersWe would like to thank Beverly and Ranch Yach for the donation of a microscope to the Library

Sunday Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River will host the second annual community picnic on at the Tubac Community Center 50 Tubac Road in Tubac The event is sponsored by global Community Communications Alliance and the Hilltop Gallery Bring your family a picnic blankets and chairs and spend the afternoon celebrating the Santa Cruz River In addition to guided river walks there will be a youth art contest featuring the art work of students from kindergarten through grade 12 Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001

Thurs Nov 15 ndash 1 to 3 p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Drive Green Valley Main Program Suzanne Brayer on information that can be found in ldquoWills and Probaterdquo As genealogists we depend on clues to aid our trek along the ancestral trail Probate records can be a mother lode of clues Decedentrsquos date of death names of spouse and children in-laws places of residence land ownership religion and military service are just a few of the juicy tidbits these records can reveal Suzanne will provide strategies and sources to help analyze probate records and reconstruct family relationships Short Program Jon Ott will demonstrate ldquoIrfanViewrdquo a free to use image file manipulation software that is a very fast small compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for Windows users Visitors are welcome Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or joannherbstcoxnet) for more information or Google ldquogvgs azrdquo

follow the route of their pipeline through the foothills east of Mt Wrightson Wonderful views enhance this well-designed trail Meet at the Patagonia Post Office at 830 am with lunch and water Call hike leaders Chris and Mary Strohm to register or with questions 530-545-1191

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp 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 CosmoWorshiptrade sacred holiday songs written by the choirrsquos founder Donations appreciated wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sat Dec 8TH 11a - 3p - Equine Voices Rescue amp Sanctuary Holiday Open House in Amado Celebrate the holiday season at our fourth annual Open House Meet Gulliver our mascot and symbol of horse rescue and our other 40+ equine ldquoresidentsrdquo Relax and enjoy music food raffles and of course shopping at Gulliverrsquos General Store Tours of the ranch will be available and horse training techniques will be demonstrated 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 equinevoicesorg

Fri Dec 14 7 pm - Holiday Celebration - Live music baked yummies Santa Claus a Christmas play called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo and a special childrenrsquos Christmas songs presentation Ages 12 amp up - $9 advance $12 day of event Ages 6-11 - $6 advance $9 day of event Ages 5 amp under ndash free Proceeds benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Avalon Gardens 2074 Pendleton Dr Tumacacori AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sunday Dec 16th 2 pm - Christmas Concert by TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra a magnificent 40-voice choir Opening performance by Israfel Awakened Donations appreciated and benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Tubac Plaza Main Stage 29 Tubac Plaza Tubac AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

more Places to go - People to See - things to Do

Friday Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo with Dr Wendell Wilson Noted Tucson scientist and artist Dr Wendell Wilson will be the guest speaker at the Tubac Historical Societyrsquos membership meeting His illustrated presentation on the history of mineral art will feature extraordinary photographs of world famous mineral specimens as well as his artwork of minerals and mining artifacts Dr Also a display of his original paintings and rare publications from his personal collection The public is invited Tubac Presidio State Historic Park 1 Burruel Street in Tubac Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg

Fri Nov 16 - 215 pm - The Democratic Women in Action present ldquoThe Separation of Church and Staterdquo Richard Miller Member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will be our speaker This is an important topic in these times as religious values are creeping into our policy-making This is a fascinating talk that everyone should hear Wersquoll see you at the Joyner-Green Valley Library The public is welcome and encouraged to attend

Sat Nov 17 hike about 5 miles on the Arizona Trail from Kentucky Camp to Apache Springs with Friends of Sonoita Creek We wlll begin with a visit to the restored buildings which housed the Santa Rita Water Company and then

If you think Trickle-Down Economics is a good way to run a country - leaving the middle-class to hope for scraps from the mega-wealthy - Vote for Romney - Ryan

Just Vote

pAGE 17

Arivaca Helping Hear tsWere here to help serve the needs of Arivaca residents (living within the 85601 zip code area) If you need a little help with any of the following expenses give us a call

bull Propane bull Rent bull Water Company bull Gasoline bull Clinic Co-pay bull Phone bull Medical bull Auto Repair bull Taxes bull Eyeglasses amp Other approved expenses

Restrictions apply on types of expenses amounts and frequency of disbursals Arivaca Helping Hearts pays the expenses directly to the vender

Helping Ease Arivacans

Rough Times

Contact us at 398-8515 or 398-3033PO Box 156 Arivaca AZ 85601

Arivaca Community Desert Aid Medical Training amp Dialogue

Thanksgiving Potluck

Dr Norma Price will be offering a basic medical training to the Arivaca community that will cover common illnesses and injuries that residents may encounter when coming into contact with people crossing through the borderlands Topics will include blister care dehydration and heat-related illness sprains and strains hypothermia problems associated with drinking dirty water along with learning to access support with medical situations how to recognize medical emergencies and knowing when to call 9-1-1

by Chief Scot Van Boerum

As mentioned in last monthrsquos Connection we are in the process of updating our Five Year Strategic Plan We recently had a meeting at which several members of the public expressed their views on the District One of the suggestions that came out of the meeting was to provide a more specific picture of the District I believe the two most important measures of the success of the District are the services we provide and the tax rate We want to provide the best service at the lowest tax rate possibleThe strategic plan called for the District to effectively manage expenses through several efforts which directly resulted in a carryover of $50000 from last year into this current year When I assumed the role of Fire Chief this past March 64 of the budgeted revenues were based on taxes This is generally in line with the fire districts in Pima County where the average is 71 For the current budget year only 34 of our anticipated revenues are derived from taxes The balance of the anticipated revenue $25394963 is coming from alternative funding sources This is in line with our strategic plan which called for finding alternative revenue streams to maintain or reduce the tax burden on the residents of the DistrictThe current yearrsquos budgeted income includes grants that make up 27 To date we have applied for seventeen grants and successfully received $11569911 in grant funding with seven of the applications still pending In addition we have diligently

worked on improving our response capability for wild fire incidents both within and outside of the District Through training acquisition of equipment and vehicles we are able to more effectively respond to these incidents which also generate income when we respond outside of the District We currently have over $7000000 20 of income in receivables from the state of Arizona for wildland responses under our state cooperative agreementFinally we are working on shifting some of the burden from the taxpayer to the people who utilize our services To do this we have started charging for EMS responses by the District This is a revenue stream that has previously gone untapped To date we have already received over $120000 in unbudgeted revenue from insurance companies This includes sending bills for all responses involving illegal border crossers which account for over 15 of our EMS responses to the Border Patrol health insurance system We are anticipating additional income of approximately $1000000 or approximately 8 of the tax revenue between now and the end of the budget year June 30 2013 If you utilize our services and receive a bill please forward the bill to your insurance company Payment by the insurance company will be taken as payment in full for taxpayers of the District even if it is less than the full invoice For non-taxpayers we will continue with collection efforts to receive the full payment of the invoice

Arivaca Fire DistrictSignificant Progress Being Made

This training is designed for Arivaca residents with no previous medical training We also invite area medical workers from the Arivaca Clinic Arivaca Fire and No More Deaths Byrd Camp to join us to dialogue about providing effective medical care in the borderlands Norma Price MD practiced medicine in Atlanta GA for 25 years before moving to Arizona Since retiring she has been active with the Samaritans and No More Deaths since the organizations began She participates in administering humanitarian care and serves as medical consultant and educator for both organizations

Sunday November 18 o1-4pm Arivaca Community Center

DanSun Ranch especially Danny would like to thank all of the people for all the help since my accident Sunny could not have done it without you Arivaca is a great place to live People are willing to get down and dirty if their neighbor has fallen on difficult times Thank you all for your concern and support DanSun Ranch

Thank You

Come one come all to the fabulous Thanksgiving

Potluck Feast at the Arivaca Community Center It will be held on November 22nd from 1-3 Please bring a dish to share and your own place setting Join the c-ommunity to celebrate our gratitude for all the blessings in our lives It is such a beautiful

thing to share food while celebrating the spirit of our communityEveryone is welcome Bring all your family and friends Instruments and musicians welcome If therersquos interest a drumming circle will follow the feast

Thrus Nov 8 - 6pm - Arivaca Clinic Annual mtg amp dinner at Sweet Peas Cafe - call Julie Beal for reservations 398-2160 $$12Sunday Nov 18 - 1-4pm - Desert Aid Medical Training amp DialogueArivaca Community Center Free amp open to the publicSATURDAYS Every Sat - 9am Marians Market 1st Sat - 9am - Human Resources RUMMAGE SALE 3rd Sat - 1pm - Arivaca Family and Community Education Assn At the Old School (or at Library--call 594-5235 first) 3pm - Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting SUNDAYS - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for times - 398-28391st Sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop Assn meet at town water yard2nd Sun 4pm Arivaca Action Center - Board Mtgs 15925 W Universal Ranch Rd arivacaactioncenterinc gmailcomLast Sun - 530pm - Arivaca Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home MONDAYS - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - Silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire Dist Auxilary - at the Fire HouseTUESDAYS 1st Tues - 530pm Arivaca Alive promoting Arivaca - La Gitana Cantina - all welcome

1st Tues - 6pm - People Helping People - - Border Issues Community Chat - Providing hospitality and community support in the borderlands Arivaca Library2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-52393rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 333-8311 or 576-4466WEDNESDAYS 2nd Weds -4pm - Arivaca Coordinating Council ndash Human Resources Group mtg - Human Resource Office Public InvitedLast Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHURSDAYS 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy Fricchione for more info 398-98593rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg Fire House wwwarivacafiredistrictorg

FOR KIDSTues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 Creative Play Recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Comm Center) Call Ellen- 398-3010TEEN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WEDS - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIRL SCOUTS for all ages Contact Nathalie Dresang - 398- 3009FOR SENIORSTEATIME FOR SENIORS (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmSENIOR OUTINGS One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771

Send your notices to Connection POB 338 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

Meetings ampActivities

Around ArivacaPage 18 november 2012 connection

submitted by Glo WilliamsGreetings The Arivaca Action Center Inc is pleased to report that we received our 501(c)(3) exemption determination from the IRS as a public charity so gifts and contributions are deductible through the IRS We can also pursue additional possibilities that align with our mission of providing space for opportunities that enhance rural life Bring your ideas forward at the next board meeting on Sunday November 11th at 400 Free open computer hours and one-on-one classes are ongoing thanks to instructor Michele Fournier Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm Stop by and walk through the Art Gallery while you are there Featured artist Mark Dresangrsquos work is on display this month The Early Learning Center will

submitted by Nancy FricchioneArivaca Aliversquos holiday event raising funds to benefit the kids of Arivaca will be held December 8th We will be looking for donations of handmade crafts and candy for an old-fashioned holiday bazaar This will be a great time to pick up some low cost gifts and decorations for Christmas

Arivacarsquos Grande Dame Mary Jane

Broadhurst will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Sunday November 11 2012 I am hoping you have some room in the November issue to announce this milestone and to add that everyone is invited to her birthday celebration on Sunday November 11th at an Open House 300 pm - 500 pm at the Old Schoolhouse to come by and wish her a most happy And of course there will be cake

Describes plants growing in our area of the desert Includes 204 flowering plants with over 400 full color photographs

Designed for amateur wildflower enthusiasts the descriptions are written to easily aid identification

Index of Spanish common names

Available at Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee and La Gitana Cantina in ArivacaTubac Center of the Arts Tubac Presidio State Park in TubacBuenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge SasabeMariposa Books PatagoniaOrder at monicathebookstoreladycom or AdobeAlbatrossaolcom or call Maggie at 520-398-2379

Wildflowers a f i e l d g u i d e

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

Proceeds will go towards buying something great for the children of Arivaca Last year we bought an airplane teeter-totter for the community center playgroundPlease bring your donations of candy and crafts after Dec 1st to the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Co-op or the La Gitana Cantina For information call 398-9859

Kids enjoying the Teeter-Totter airplane at Arivaca Community Center playground purchased with funds from last years Arivaca Alives Candy Shack proceeds

Candy Shack and Holiday Gift Bazaar

Happy Birthday Mary Jane

be getting our licensing inspection visit at the end of October from the Arizona Department of Health Services Many of us have worked very hard to create a beautiful quality learning center for our youngest community members birth to 5 years old Glo Williams and Kathy Sheldon are overseeing this center and Rachel Barry is stepping up as Center Director We could use some help and donations getting the inside and outside of the building painted before the Artist Studio Tour in January The Arivaca Action Center will be hosting this event and several artists will be displaying their art at the Center If you are ready for little gardening we could also use help with our crop circle plot and invite all to stop by and join in the fun

Arivaca Action Center on the Move

RELAxING THERAPEUTIC massage by Kathishealingmassagecom in Arivaca at the Arivaca Action Center corner of Universal Ranch and Mesquite Roads Call Kathi Abbott at 520-904-9442 to schedule for Wednesdays between 11 am and 6 pm or Thursday mornings

HORSES BOARDED - Full service care Lg pens w shelters or box stalls with turnouts Close to trails Arena and round pen Trailer storage $ 235Mo THE RIDING CENTER Amado 520 398-2392

FOR SALE OR RENT - BY OWNER 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

URANTIA BOOK -Classes Mondays amp COSMIC FAMILY VOL 1 Classes Wednesdays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori by Elders amp Ministers Call first (520) 603-9932

GENTLE TOUCH Colt starting amp training 35 yrs exp Certified The Horseman Jimmy 398-3031

FOR SALE BY OWNER 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $325000 Terms By appointment only -l 480-993-8272

COSMOSERVICE Sundays 10 am Discussion Format - URANTIA BOOK Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori ndash Gabriel of Urantia amp Niann Emerson Chase amp Elders The Bright amp Morning Star Choir - Organic lunch follows Tours available Donations appreciated Call first (520) 603-9932

IF YOU BELIEVE out-sourcing American jobs is good business - Vote for Romney-Ryan

DUE TO THE GRASSHOPPERS mosquitos and lack of local foods the Community Center is cancelling the Desert Harvest Festival and local foods buffet that was scheduled for November 10th Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving potluck on November 22nd at 100 and share the delicious desert bounty there

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK November 22nd 1pm at Arivaca Community Center Everyone Welcome 398-3010 for more info

WE HAVE ANONYMOUS DONORS who are matching funds for all donations and membership fees we receive right now We are in need of some costly repairs and maintenance for the Community Center and very much appreciate your support Please mail all donations to ACC PO Box 36 Thank you so much

THE VEGETABLES available in November at the Arivaca Gardens booth are turnips radishes peppers lettuce and spinach Organic dates are also available The garden will be planting garlic Contact the garden about the days We also need volunteers to sell vegies at Marianrsquos Market on Saturdays Contact Rex Tucker at 398-2000 Hope to see you at the market and at the garden

SAVE THE DATE for the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Studio Tour - Saturday January 26 2013 Featuring a diversity of talent that makes our tiny town proud More info in upcoming Arivaca Connection and Green Valley News Tickets available beginning of January

RENT SALE - The Honey House Country living close to Arivaca $650 per mo $189500 2400 feet of space slump block construction Spacious comfortable place to live Used to be a honey processing plant Has a great kitchen with stainless appliances Great views of surrounding hills Can be rented partially furnished Separate Studio space and storage workshop on 25 fenced acres ~2 miles from town Call 398-3915

Cost 25 Cents per word bull You count - I accept Payment must be made prior to publication For Free amp Non-profit ads ONLY - No Charge NO PHONE ORDERS PLEASE -

Only written ads accepted bull Deadline 22th of each month

Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon For info amp times 520-323-2229 or wwwal-anon-azorg

TUBAC AL-ANON AA MTGS Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ARIVACA AA MEETINGS Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONERS-AA mtg - Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

aR e a SuppoR t Meet iNgS

Feature WriterS Mary Kasulaitis Tarenta Baldeschi Roxi Hardesty Judi Oyler Laurel Loew

ContributorSMartin LevowitzJ WilsonCeth JohnsonJaycee JohnsonAbe ParisHal MansfieldBarbara StockwellGlo WilliamsEllen DursemaBecky Meade

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 5203982379

email SoAZVoxaolcom wwwarivaca-connectioncom

StaFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

CONNECTION

The open forum format is for ideas opinions experiences whatever you want to share with the worldYour submission must not use libelous profane or vulgar language

bull All rights reserved

bull Articles are solely the property of the named contributor reprint or use without their permission is prohibited

bull Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or the advertisers

bull Published monthly as an open forum journal

bull All contributions are welcome but should be less than 1000 words for general interest or 250 words for public notice articles

bull DEADLINE 10 days prior to the end of the month

Scott Van Boerums chaffeeJohn KazlauskaJan GaylordCal LambertAnn M PentonMark DresangPeg RockDaniel Chitwood

COVER Birds amp Bidens - by Maggie Milinovitch and PhotoShop

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

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20 ACRES FOR SALE 14050 W Jalisco Rd Well electric small septic horse corral sheds small structure and fully fenced Asking $79000 520-396-0865 or jferris94yahoocom

Johnnie Lakersquos

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Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake680 W Camino Casa Verde

Green Valley AZ 85614wwwgasolinealleygvcom

Selected Pima Countyrsquos SbC

Small business of the year award

in Amado

in patagonia

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places to Go m people to see m things to Dotumacacori Nogalesin tubac in Arivaca

Green valley

Antiques amp CollectiblesReopening November 1st To welcome you during our reopening -with the

purchase of a semi-precious stone necklace youll receive a free matching bracelet

Our gems are all natural stones - no synthetics

HoursThursdays Fridays amp Saturdays 10 to 4 and by appointment 520-398-3033

Bill amp Connie Sparks

BIlls GEms amp mINEralsamp

Sat Nov 3 ndash 9 to 4 ndash Farmersrsquo Market Celebration of Dia de los Muertos ndash see ad page 3

Thurs Nov 22 ndash Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Arivaca Community Center

Sat Nov 24 ndash 7 ndash 11 ndash Dance to Al Foul ndash La Gitana Cantina

Oct11- 10a Talk- Facing the Climate Change Challenges Derek Lemione PhDThe challenges arise from complex social and natural systems interacting UU Congregation Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48 Turn EastSat Nov 17 - 9a 3rd Annual Amado Chili Cook Off - Amado Territory Classic Car Show Youth Talent Show amp lots of Chili Music by Beau Renfro amp Clear Country Maxima 99 Radio and Uncion Nortena Parking $2 or two cans of food - chili is $5 for all the tasting you can eat The Cook Off features CASI as well as a local cooks and fire departments Amado Territory exit 48 off I-19 Visit wwwamadoazcom Proceeds benefit Amado Food Bank Elephant Head Vol Fire Dept amp Amado Youth Alliance

Sat Nov 3 amp Sun Nov 4 - 10am to 5pm - Tubac An Art Experience - Historic Tubac Village Sponsored by Tubac Chamber of Commerce Info 520-398-2704 wwwtubacazcom

Sun Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River - Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001 Details on Page 16

Fri Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo - Tubac State Historic Park 1 Burruel St Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg Details on Page 16

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra - Tubac Plaza Main Stage wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542 Details on Page 16

Sat Nov 10 430-730 pm ndash St Andrewrsquos 60th Annual Barbecue St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Church 969 W Coungry Club Dr Nogales Pit-roasted beef barbecue tortillas beans cole slaw dessert beverage for $10 (adults) $6 (children) Take-out available $8 for lb barbecue Gift shop and bookstore open raffle of theme baskets Tickets available from Church members and at the door

Sunday Nov 18 at 4 pm - The Merling Trio in concert - Presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts at Americas Trade amp Commerce (formerly Sunrise Bank building) 825 N Grand Ave Nogales Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or Janice Pulliam at 706-614-6959

Sun Dec 2 2-6 pm Wine and Cheese Among the Trees 781 N Linda Vista Dr Nogales 23rd annual event will benefit St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees (mostly different each year) and numerous nativity scenes as well as a portion of the largest private collection of the late Hugh Cabotrsquos art work Sample 4 varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates For tickets call ClapperDeLong at (520) 287-5929 or St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic (520) 648-3242 75 Calle de las Tiendas Ste 129B Green Valley Tickets $25 (adults) and $5 (children) are available at the door

9am ndash Noon ndash Nov 3 ndash Visit the Desert Museum as the guest of Trico Electric Cooperative For members only ndash bring you Trico bill ndash meet the board learn about Tricorsquos programs and then learn about the animals Contact 520-744-2944 or wwwtricocoop

in tucsonFri amp Sat Nov 23 amp 24 - 11a - 4p - Patagonias 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk Contact Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060 See ad page 7

in sasabeSat Nov 17 - 10a - 330 - Grassland Fair - Buenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge See artice on page 11 for details

weds Nov 14 ndash 2 to 4 pm - Video showing of ldquoWhat they Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIrdquo Joyner-Green Valley Library Contact person Dr Daniel Wegener 520-663-5944 See article page 5 for details

Dec 1 amp 2 - 10a - 4p - 42nd annual La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori at the National Historical Park Tumacacori A celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley Free Contact Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0 See article on Page 14 for details

pAGE 11

PagesBlue

Blue is the color of waterblue is the color of sky

blue is the color of a tearwhen a loved one dies

The body returns to the Earthand the blue

to the morning dewby Daniel Chitwood

Heart to HeartCrying again maybe foreverHow could I stop this pain from everStirring my heart until it criesldquoIrsquom lonely Where are you ldquo I know you diedI held you as calmly we ended your painI wonder now if Irsquoll see you againPeople talk of bridges and rainbows and suchI know they mean well but it doesnrsquot touchMe in any kind of meaningful wayI held you You died They took you awaySometime they will call me to pick up your cremainsIrsquove prepared a place for you- there yoursquoll remainWith me until itrsquos my time to departThen werdquoll be blended togetherto stay heart to heartJan Gaylord

Novemberthe halloween candy is eaten and gone but it sure was dandy the pumpkin is still standing where it was put outside on the porch landing soon it will be time to carve our thanks with all the delicious trimmings while waiting for you to return home to our beginnings jjkazlauskas

smoke detectorsporadic nighttime chirping~for the birds Ann M Penton

emptying outopening to the present~ garbage day Ann M Penton

Cappuccino El Grande Even the word rdquoCappuccinordquo sings with poetry cries with mystery with delights yet undiscovered

a joy to speak a promise unfulfilled

I have learned that one Cappuccino Grande usually is good for three poems The fact that the Cappuccino is good is no guarantee that the poetry will be also by Cal Lambert

Page 12 november 2012 ConneCtion

Judi Oyler amp Mo

Part 2 - A Broken Relationship - Healed

My friend Judy wisely said ldquoRegret and guilt are a deadly combinationrdquo So went the scenario with Mo By the time Ray arrived I was deep in guilt and regret - the what-ifs were dragging me down and killing my horse Mo and I fought all the time we had a love-hate relationship going on I cried buckets of tears out of frustration and fearYou would think because I teach riding I would have a clue Nope I learned a long time ago my training skills with horses were limited to my endurance horses and my school horses I did have a lot of horsey people of all kinds stop in to see Mo over the years Some of them ended up in my stories I know some very unique horse people They range from New Age folks to the cowboy way people and everything in between Again ldquohe just needs a jobrdquo was the stock answer But I knew that now it went a lot deeper Our relationship was on the rocks My problem was as I saw it I didnrsquot have the time to ride him on a consistent basis I tried to feed-

lease him and he stopped eating and ran the fence day and night Home he came as a rack of bones It wasnrsquot the peoplersquos fault Mo did it to himself Our problems continued We needed an interventionQuite by accident one day my farrier Ray was respectfully listening to me complain about Mo as he trimmed his feet I was ranting and raving about the fact I needed to be able to ride this stinkenrsquo horse during the winter to take ladies on trail rides Ray intervened ldquoWellrdquo he said ldquoya know I also train horses How bout if I come by and we take a look see at whatrsquos going on between you twordquo Whoa Be still my heart maybe there is hope for us yetWhen Ray arrived I was lunging Mo Our plan was for Ray to ride him and make some suggestions Ray walked into the arena with Mo and it was ldquomano y manordquo They sized each other up and the games began - Mo is good at gamesMo knew this was going to be a tough human He dropped his head and quick as a snake he came in on Ray Ray stepped to the side and pulled Mo off balance The look on that horsersquos face was priceless - utter shock Human one horse zero He finished lunging Mo and moved over to his truck to get his saddleMo stood quietly as Ray got ready to saddle him Everything was fine until Ray drew the cinch That rotten horse tried to sit down but again was met with a firm hand He stood up as fast as he tried it sit

down Next came the bit and Mo clenched his teeth and reared up As his feet left the ground so did Rays Mo came down with Ray in control His eye went soft and he took his bit This was better than RFD TV I could not believe my seasoned endurance horse the love of my life had totally lost itRay stepped aboard and Mo dropped his head to the vertical and quietly walked off This could work Ray asked for a working trot and got it right off He asked for the lope and Mo blew He went to bucking - not a kill you buck but a leave me alone buck Ray took it all in stride and Mo settled down We then left on a trail ride for the next hour and a half that stinkinrsquo horse was perfect - no spook spin or buck Ray rode him on a lose rein I on the other hand always rode with light contactWhat Ray told me was I had a great horse but I needed to stop with the guilt stuff and take control back No

more ldquoOh poor Mordquo I learned that if Mo touched me first little by little he would take over control So Mo had to be a perfect gentlemen and no touching no turning his head or any of the tons of things he used to subtly take control It took a while for me to relax and breathe when I rode him I learned to let him have rein and take responsibility for himself and me which he used to do all the time Ray rode with me and Mo for several weeks and continued observe and recommend Then the day came and we went out alone It was one of the most thrilling days of my life and we had a great ride We still work on stuff but our relationship is healing and we are a team again I love that darn horse Thank You Ray ldquoThe horse through all its trials has preserved the sweetness of paradise in its bloodrdquo ~Johannes Jensen~Happy Trails

ldquoTimeless Meditations Mandalas and Patterns in Naturerdquo is an exhibit that is inspired and supported by a community coming together through art and compassion Highlights of the ldquoTimeless Meditationsrdquo exhibit juried by Catherine Nash will be the construction of a Tibetan sand mandala painting from November 5-November 10 by visiting Tibetan monk Lama Ngawang a talk by Dr Dean Pielstick explaining the symbolism of the Tibetan mandalas on November 7 in partnership with the Tubac Buddhist Meditation Center a mandala making workshop on November 10 with Cathi Silliman and a Mandala Dissolution Ceremony on November 10th For more information visit our website or call TCA at 520-398-2371

Timeless Meditations Mandalas amp Patterns in Nature

Patagonia Players Do --IMPROV

If yoursquove seen the TV show ldquoWhorsquos Line is it Anywayrdquo starring Drew Carey you know what on-the-spot Improv is Starting with suggestions from the audience (such as an activity or location) the Improv-ers spontaneously create unrehearsed scenes and act them out The newly formed Improv troupe of George Davis Olivia Lopez German Quiroga and Wendy Russell with Janice Pulliam as director invites you to come ldquoplayrdquo with us in the Tin Shed Theater (corner of 3rd Ave and Mendoza Alley) on Saturday November 17 at 7 pm and again on Sunday November 18 at 2 pm As a special treat audience members are encouraged to bring an everyday item from home to have it ldquoappraisedrdquo during an improvised spoof of public televisionrsquos ldquoAntiques Road Showrdquo In addition to comedy Improv Helen Chester will lead Patra Kelly and Olivia Lopez in a unique Dance Improv

numberAs Thanksgiving Day approaches letrsquos celebrate together something we are all thankful for the unique quality of life in southeastern Arizona And that includes our embracing extra-ordinary things especially when theyrsquore FREE (with suggested donation of $5)

If you think a voucher system for Medicare is a good idea Vote for Romney-RyanDo what you have to do -BUT VOTE

pAGE 13

d

DeAnza Restaurante amp Presenting a menu of Sonoran amp Southwestern Cuisine Dine in the relaxing atmosphere of our dining rooms or in the open air on our lovely patio

14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac OPEN 7 DAYS

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

Cantina

by Abe Paris

Step 1 Get a bottle half full with water because this keeps the grasshoppers from jumping out of the bottleStep 2 Go after dark You will see them up in the trees You will need a headlamp Grab the grasshoppers and put them in the bottle

How to Process Grasshoppers for Eating

Step 3 Put them in salt water and set to boil for 5 to 10 minutes Step 4 Let them dry 2 days straight Step5 Eat them Grasshoppers will taste like what they eat For example if they eat mint they will taste like mint Do not eat the spiny leg parts

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge 4th Annual

Saturday November 17th10 -330

Grassland Fair Featuring

educational talks bull music bull artdemonstrations amp exhibitsarchery lessions bull vendors

food bullactivities for kidsCall for info 520-823-4251

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge hosts its annual Grassland Fair a day of music

education local crafts fun for the kids and much more on Saturday November 17th 2012 from 1000 am to 330 pm Admission is free Exciting events will go all day Discover the sweeping grassland and its wildlife and learn about the rich history of this former ranchThe Fair is held at Buenos Aires Refuge Headquarters at the 1880s ranch house that is now the refuge Visitor Center with a grand view over the grasslands and majestic Baboquivari Peak This yearrsquos theme is ldquoBirds Bats and Butterfliesrdquo and experts will teach about the ldquoBrsquos of Buenos Airesrdquo See new visitor center exhibits and demonstrations of the masked bobwhite quail live birds of prey and live reptiles amphibians and invertebrate ldquocreepy crawliesrdquo A special presence at the fair is the Wilbur-Cruce Spanish Colonial Horses a type of Spanish horse that originated here on the Buenos Aires Ranch Bring the kids as there will be ongoing hands-on projects for them to enjoy in our Kids Corner A childrenrsquos wildlife art contest will have entries filling the walls of the Visitor Center and awards will be presented at the fairFood and shopping are available throughout the day in the open-air venue Local artisans will offer a variety of

crafts including photographs jewelry clothing and more as well as delicious regional foods Latin American musicians are featured midday and the rousing and athletic Aztec dancers perform at 245 pmCome and learn about grassland and riparian ecosystems and the challenges of managing the special plants and animals of this beautiful area Enjoy the wildlife the stunning mountain views and learn about efforts to bring back the endangered masked bobwhite quail and pronghorns back to their native grasslandYou may want to allow extra time to explore trails take a driving tour or amble along the boardwalk at the beautiful Arivaca Cienega The Refuge is located near Sasabe The scenic drive will take you past the Arivaca Cienega and its boardwalk trail Take I-19 to the AmadoArivaca Road exit (Exit 48) and follow Arivaca Road 23 miles to Arivaca then angle right onto Arivaca-Sasabe Road After 12 miles turn left onto AZ 286 and drive four miles then turn left onto the headquartersrsquo entrance roadFor more information go to the Friends of Buenos Aires NWR website at httpfriendsofbanwrorg or look on Facebook You may also call the Refuge at 5208234251

GRASSLAND FAIR AT BUENOS AIRES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

VOTE

November 6

Page 14 november 2012 ConneCtion

(520) 398-9665cougartrailwildbluenet wwwazseniorbuddiescom

Senior BuddiesEstate amp Moving Sales

Ginny amp Buddy Sahuarita to Rio RicoProven honest amp reliableWorking as a team

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom is Locally Owned amp Operated

261-2411

New bull Used amp Hard-to-Find

Personalized recommendations for great reads

All available online or with a quick phone call

Monica Tilley - 398-9650wwwthebookstoreladycom monicathebookstoreladycom

The Book Store Lady

Cactus Rose GalleryJewelry Original Paintings amp Prints

Photography Pottery Gourd Art

Located next to the Mercantile with Nancys Tailor Shop

Open Wed- Sun 10-4

I donrsquot remember life without my sister Erika She and I

are only 18 months apart and (other than a few squabbles) have been best friends for 40 years (Ugh ndash 40) As kids we were the perfect blend of frilly princesses and rough-and-tumble tomboys Our daily pleasures consisted of hours of bike riding (we pretended our bikes were horses) producing variety shows for our parents (complete with commercials) building forts in the woods hosting tea parties (all pets invited of course) and playing any version of dolls (miniature baby and Barbee) One of our favorite activities was building forts On the weekends or on summer vacations ndash Erika and I would move out of our bedrooms and move into our unconventional dwellings - a refrigerator box outside became an apartment with window cutouts and crayon-applied kitchen appliances (we slept curled up together with at least one small dog and the box upright ndash not lengthwise (Ahh the days before stiff knees) Sometimes the living room would be transformed into a complex series of caves and tunnels with tables draped in blankets As kids in Nogales we had an elaborate fort in a small forest in our neighborhood and while living in the Bahamas a small dingy became our ldquoguest houserdquo - we actually slept in that thing floating in the salt-water canal behind our houseIn our quest to make the most of impending adulthood (a future I dreaded) Erika and I made promises to stay close We knew that we would have separate families and separate homes but we planned to be neighbors ndash within walking distance - and have our children at the same time We would take turns babysitting for each other and spend time together being moms and best friends Well the reality is ndash I live on the farm that my husbandrsquos family owns in Amado and Erika lives an hour away in Tucson where her husband works I canrsquot move my farm and there is no work out in the country for Scott We get together as often as we can and talk on the phone quite a bit but an hour is actually pretty far away when you have a job and kids and school and all the other stuff that limits your time It was about 8 years ago when

Erika and I made another promise We were visiting our Grandmother in Minnesota when an article in a magazine tickled both of our insides It was about a group of women who have renovated old travel trailers adding gitchy western deacutecor ndash who would get together and go on little excursions We were so enamored with the little trailers equipped vintage appliances and frilly curtains that we hatched a plan to (someday) get our own (It seems that we were still looking for a fort to escape to) Even as I was making my promise I didnrsquot believe that we would ever actually do it I had already learned how life flies by and responsibility keeps you from indulging your personal desires When would I ever have an extra couple of thousand dollars to spend on a trailer instead of on utility bills car payments or groceries But we planned away that week in my Grandmotherrsquos house We even named our trailers ndash Erikarsquos would be Mexicali Rose (she was still being teased for sneaking across the border in high school on a regular basis) and mine would be Ramble On Rose (in keeping with the rose theme and to honor the Grateful Dead song of the same name) The dream was all but forgotten until recently Erika who was taking a break from mothering housekeeping studying (she is going to college to be a nurse) and working a part time job did a Craigslist search and by the end of the week she had bought a run-down 14rsquo travel trailer for $600 I started looking on Craigslist too but I couldnrsquot find anything I could afford Then I got a call from Erika She and her husband had found a vintage 1965 Shasta and bought it for me (ldquoif you want ithelliprdquo they said) for $250 The Shasta smelled awful ndash apparently itrsquos latest inhabitants were packrats but Erika and I proudly admired our new forts ndash parked side-by-side in her front yard ndash and have been getting together weekly for ldquoShasta Daysrdquo to clean paint refinish and decorate our little trailers and to plan our new adventures Somehow despite our busy lives we are finding the time for our dreamErikarsquos 40th birthday is coming up For her present I ordered two books on renovating travel trailers and I am embroidering and framing the following phrase for her as a gift A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams

The 42nd annual Fiesta at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park will take place from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday December 1 and 10 to 4 pm on Sunday the 2nd There is no charge for this event and admission to the park is free during the fiesta This is a celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley The two-day event will feature Native American Mexican and Southwest food crafts and performances Fifty booths representing a wide variety of local non-profit historical cultural and religious organizations will provide food handicrafts and information On the main stage there will be all-day continuous free entertainment featuring a multi-cultural variety of dance and music groups There will be all-day demonstrations of paper flower making rawhide braiding leatherworking horse hair rope making and tortilla making For children there will be pintildeatas hands-on traditional crafts and

La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori 42nd Annual Celebration

at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Parkactivities and live raptors Guided tours of the mission will be available both days as well as guided walks to the Santa Cruz River Sunday will begin with a traditional Mariachi Procession and Mass in front of the old mission church The procession begins in front of the visitor center at 1000 Mass begins when the procession returns to the church approximately 1030 No photos are permitted during the procession or mass or while sacred dances are being performedNo dogs or other pets are allowed in the park or on the fiesta grounds during the fiesta weekend The Anza Trailhead is closed to horseback riders during the fiesta The Tumacaacutecori Fiesta is sponsored by the National Park Service Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is located 45 miles south of Tucson and 15 miles north of Nogales Take exit 29 off of I-19 and follow the signs For information call the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0

Two Sisters One Dream

Laurel Loew

We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a

few but we cant have both Louis D Brandeis

pAGE 15

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

Join us as we Worship and Praise the LordSunday Morning Worship - 1030 am

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Wednesday Evening Meeting amp Bible Study - 6pm - Potluck at 5pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSEDThurs amp Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Sat 9-12

For Appointments call 520-407-5500 Ext 4503Clinic Hours

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSED bull Thurs - 9- 4 bull Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Saturday - 9 - 12

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca clinic

by Mark DresangPersons of the Dialogue Lucretia and Socarides ldquoWe write our own story Singularly we develop the players the scenery and all that matters The story is complicated no matter how it beginsrdquo(1)LUCRETIA Keep mopping Socrats I can easily talk while you mopSOCARIDES Then because of ldquoequifinality ndash the view that many beginnings can lead to the same results [i]n other words a specific outcomerdquo(2) the two of us will have made a clean sweep of the whole matter LU We will have only begun to clean house Yalersquos edifice is largeSOC ldquoThe greatest challenge that the United States has to face since its founding a struggle for the American soulrdquo(3) This is not Lincolnrsquos log cabinLU I particularly agree with Yale that individuals need to be independent responsible self-reliant accountable productive autonomous ndash keep mopping Socrats ndash and imaginativeSOC As he says we cannot be dependent on the government to take care of us That would be a state of dependency and a result of deficit thinkingLU What made and makes America great are personal liberty and independence ingenuity invention ldquothe right to succeed and fail on our ownrdquo and ldquocourageous determinationrdquo ldquoWe are sovereign independent actorsrdquo and we ldquocreate our own success storiesrdquoSOC He is very insistent on that and who would argue that positionLU And that things are not too complex for individuals to understand and figure outSOC Well Yale does say ldquosociety was not as complex as it is todayrdquo

and that ldquosociety [is] increasing in size and becoming more complexrdquo and that ldquolife is complicatedrdquo and that ldquothe American narrative is one of continuous outbursts ndash disorder and confusionrdquo and that it is intimidating to live in ldquoa world whose composition transforms from moment to moment [and] is in a constant fluxrdquoLU But too complex for individual persons to understand Too complex to allow successSOC I was afraid you would bring up success I think success needs to be defined Lucretia LU We donrsquot all know what success is SocratsSOC I donrsquot Listen to this please Lucretia ldquoOur ideas about success are themselves based on preconceptions and are also part of a self-perpetuating cycle preventing us from achieving the genuine success and happiness that we seek Fixation on [mundane] concerns subverts our best efforts leading either to counterfeit success or true frustrationrdquo(4) Some other day some other time we must talk about success LU Rome wasnrsquot destroyed in one day SocratsSOC ldquoWasnrsquot builtrdquo you meanLU Built destroyed whatever Socrats Yalersquos point is that ldquoit is up to each individual to use their natural strengths to create their own success for themselves their families and their communitiesrdquo(5)SOC Please donrsquot use that wordLU What wordSOC Natural It opens up a whole other can of wormsLU Yoursquore just dying to talk about Darwin the State of Nature the organic model natural law natural rights natural rules self-generation the natural instincts

SOC And free will Page one hundred sixteenLU Socrats we need to identify the major premises of Yalersquos book We must start with those firstSOC And we have Donrsquot depend on the government be autonomous and independent and success will be the result or sometimes failure like perhaps Penn State ldquoThe right to succeed and failrdquoLU The possibility of failure aside Socrats the point is that we must stick with what made America great Regain that greatness Take the constitution seriouslySOC We have become deficit thinkers and depend on the government to take care of our basic needsLU And if we return to the principles of the founding fathers we will regain our greatness And in short letrsquos start ldquofocusing on whatrsquos right about America and the American PeoplerdquoSOC This is not a good time to be Greek is itLU We donrsquot have time to talk about the rest of the world Socrats Itrsquos America wersquore interested in SOC Yale suggests that America is skating on thin iceLU The thin ice idiom yet again C Hues was right Socrats you need to ldquoget a liferdquoSOC What-do-artists-know-anywayLU I think Yale is an artist the way he has put his thoughts and ideas together Did you read his ldquoOde to Wordsrdquo He really cares about his country and the people I can admire a person who takes the time to do such a thingSOC Donrsquot forget people like Maggie and library Mary Theyrsquove been putting their ideas down on paper for years

LU I donrsquot get the connection SOC You should start And anyway I have been wondering if there is another way to look at the whole thingLU And you Socarides are ndash I suppose ndash the one who has this other way of looking at this ldquoculture of dependencyculture of successrdquo themeSOC No actually the ideas belong to Otto Rank and Ernest BeckerLU What could psychoanalysis

and the social sciences have to do with dependency and success What ideas have they possibly added to the great thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment and the principles propounded by the founding fathers What can they do about our ldquofinding our harmonic place [and] ending the culture of dependency for our children and everyone elserdquo(6)SOC Well their stuff is sort of different some might say complexLU Too complex for independent self-reliant autonomous persons like ourselvesSOC Well Yalersquos profiteers and politeers will-not-care-for-it-at-all letrsquos put it that wayLU And we should care about them Screw lsquoem Keep mopping Socrats wersquore not half way doneSOC Surely we are at least half way doneLU In your dreams Socrats We have undertaken a large project here Although we are tired we shall not rest until we have looked at these things from all the angles Therersquos a spot there Socrats no right there SOC ldquoThou art all fair my love there is no spot in theerdquo(7) but please move your feet Lucretia yoursquore standing on the mop Would you de-feat meLU Oh sorry Socrats no I would simply help you under-standSOC Merci beaucoup mon cherie Thank you belovedLU Il nrsquoya pas de qua mon petite pois Donrsquot mention it my little peaSOC Nice sandals by the way Hasta proximaLU They make me ldquofeel Barefoot all over as the Boys sayrdquo(8) Ciao for nowThe web site for Yalersquos book is wwwstrengthbasednationcom(1)) Wishnick Yale From a Culture of Dependency To a Culture of Success p 1641 Ibid p 152 Ibid p 127(4) Wallace B Alan Buddhism with an Attitude p 19(5) Wishnick p 103 (6) Ibid Part Three Eight(7) Bible Song of Solomon 47(8) Habegger My Wars are Laid Away in Books (The Life of Emily Dickinson) p 583

Platonic TectonicsTwo Lucretia Talks the Walk While Socarides Walks the Talk

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

Around Arivaca

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patiobull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use microsoft Word excel Publisher or Power Pointbull Homework help availablebullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch Library Hours are Closed Sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and Sat 9-5

to renew books call the renewal line at 903-2865 or Caviglia-arivaca branch Library at 594-5235

Enjoy the Connection

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For a single subscription send $18 toCONNECTION POB 338 middot Arivaca middot AZ 85601

Dia de los muertos is a time to honor and celebrate those who

have died We celebrate the lives of our loved ones and prepare altars for them In addition to friends and family we in Arivaca can honor all those who have lost their lives in our surrounding desert Many of you have most likely encountered belongings left in the desert by travelers And some of you may have picked up a few of these items throughout the years We have no way of knowing what happened to the person who was carrying them We can only hope that they made it through this harsh desert safely But it is possible that they are missing or lost their life in attempting to cross this land We invite you to bring some found objects from the desert to the All Souls Corner so we can honor and celebrate those who have struggled and possibly died while walking through this area

Dia de los Muertos

Library NewsBy Mary Kasulaitis

I am retiring from the Caviglia-Arivaca Library on November

17 I would like to thank everyone for all your help during the 12 years that I have been here It has been a wonderful place to work But donrsquot worry you may still see me I plan to volunteerA list of books about Arivaca and its history is up on the Caviglia-Arivaca Branch web page at wwwlibrarypimagovlocationsarivacaUsed books are for sale every day in the Meeting Room at the Arivaca Library courtesy of the Friends of the Arivaca Library New copies of Ruby Arizona Mining Mayhem and Murder and also Frontier Lady of Letters the heroic love story of Ines Fraser by Al and Bob Ring are available as well Ask at the desk for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Coey for more information at 594-5239 We can help you with e-readersWe would like to thank Beverly and Ranch Yach for the donation of a microscope to the Library

Sunday Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River will host the second annual community picnic on at the Tubac Community Center 50 Tubac Road in Tubac The event is sponsored by global Community Communications Alliance and the Hilltop Gallery Bring your family a picnic blankets and chairs and spend the afternoon celebrating the Santa Cruz River In addition to guided river walks there will be a youth art contest featuring the art work of students from kindergarten through grade 12 Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001

Thurs Nov 15 ndash 1 to 3 p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Drive Green Valley Main Program Suzanne Brayer on information that can be found in ldquoWills and Probaterdquo As genealogists we depend on clues to aid our trek along the ancestral trail Probate records can be a mother lode of clues Decedentrsquos date of death names of spouse and children in-laws places of residence land ownership religion and military service are just a few of the juicy tidbits these records can reveal Suzanne will provide strategies and sources to help analyze probate records and reconstruct family relationships Short Program Jon Ott will demonstrate ldquoIrfanViewrdquo a free to use image file manipulation software that is a very fast small compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for Windows users Visitors are welcome Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or joannherbstcoxnet) for more information or Google ldquogvgs azrdquo

follow the route of their pipeline through the foothills east of Mt Wrightson Wonderful views enhance this well-designed trail Meet at the Patagonia Post Office at 830 am with lunch and water Call hike leaders Chris and Mary Strohm to register or with questions 530-545-1191

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp 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 CosmoWorshiptrade sacred holiday songs written by the choirrsquos founder Donations appreciated wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sat Dec 8TH 11a - 3p - Equine Voices Rescue amp Sanctuary Holiday Open House in Amado Celebrate the holiday season at our fourth annual Open House Meet Gulliver our mascot and symbol of horse rescue and our other 40+ equine ldquoresidentsrdquo Relax and enjoy music food raffles and of course shopping at Gulliverrsquos General Store Tours of the ranch will be available and horse training techniques will be demonstrated 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 equinevoicesorg

Fri Dec 14 7 pm - Holiday Celebration - Live music baked yummies Santa Claus a Christmas play called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo and a special childrenrsquos Christmas songs presentation Ages 12 amp up - $9 advance $12 day of event Ages 6-11 - $6 advance $9 day of event Ages 5 amp under ndash free Proceeds benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Avalon Gardens 2074 Pendleton Dr Tumacacori AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sunday Dec 16th 2 pm - Christmas Concert by TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra a magnificent 40-voice choir Opening performance by Israfel Awakened Donations appreciated and benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Tubac Plaza Main Stage 29 Tubac Plaza Tubac AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

more Places to go - People to See - things to Do

Friday Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo with Dr Wendell Wilson Noted Tucson scientist and artist Dr Wendell Wilson will be the guest speaker at the Tubac Historical Societyrsquos membership meeting His illustrated presentation on the history of mineral art will feature extraordinary photographs of world famous mineral specimens as well as his artwork of minerals and mining artifacts Dr Also a display of his original paintings and rare publications from his personal collection The public is invited Tubac Presidio State Historic Park 1 Burruel Street in Tubac Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg

Fri Nov 16 - 215 pm - The Democratic Women in Action present ldquoThe Separation of Church and Staterdquo Richard Miller Member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will be our speaker This is an important topic in these times as religious values are creeping into our policy-making This is a fascinating talk that everyone should hear Wersquoll see you at the Joyner-Green Valley Library The public is welcome and encouraged to attend

Sat Nov 17 hike about 5 miles on the Arizona Trail from Kentucky Camp to Apache Springs with Friends of Sonoita Creek We wlll begin with a visit to the restored buildings which housed the Santa Rita Water Company and then

If you think Trickle-Down Economics is a good way to run a country - leaving the middle-class to hope for scraps from the mega-wealthy - Vote for Romney - Ryan

Just Vote

pAGE 17

Arivaca Helping Hear tsWere here to help serve the needs of Arivaca residents (living within the 85601 zip code area) If you need a little help with any of the following expenses give us a call

bull Propane bull Rent bull Water Company bull Gasoline bull Clinic Co-pay bull Phone bull Medical bull Auto Repair bull Taxes bull Eyeglasses amp Other approved expenses

Restrictions apply on types of expenses amounts and frequency of disbursals Arivaca Helping Hearts pays the expenses directly to the vender

Helping Ease Arivacans

Rough Times

Contact us at 398-8515 or 398-3033PO Box 156 Arivaca AZ 85601

Arivaca Community Desert Aid Medical Training amp Dialogue

Thanksgiving Potluck

Dr Norma Price will be offering a basic medical training to the Arivaca community that will cover common illnesses and injuries that residents may encounter when coming into contact with people crossing through the borderlands Topics will include blister care dehydration and heat-related illness sprains and strains hypothermia problems associated with drinking dirty water along with learning to access support with medical situations how to recognize medical emergencies and knowing when to call 9-1-1

by Chief Scot Van Boerum

As mentioned in last monthrsquos Connection we are in the process of updating our Five Year Strategic Plan We recently had a meeting at which several members of the public expressed their views on the District One of the suggestions that came out of the meeting was to provide a more specific picture of the District I believe the two most important measures of the success of the District are the services we provide and the tax rate We want to provide the best service at the lowest tax rate possibleThe strategic plan called for the District to effectively manage expenses through several efforts which directly resulted in a carryover of $50000 from last year into this current year When I assumed the role of Fire Chief this past March 64 of the budgeted revenues were based on taxes This is generally in line with the fire districts in Pima County where the average is 71 For the current budget year only 34 of our anticipated revenues are derived from taxes The balance of the anticipated revenue $25394963 is coming from alternative funding sources This is in line with our strategic plan which called for finding alternative revenue streams to maintain or reduce the tax burden on the residents of the DistrictThe current yearrsquos budgeted income includes grants that make up 27 To date we have applied for seventeen grants and successfully received $11569911 in grant funding with seven of the applications still pending In addition we have diligently

worked on improving our response capability for wild fire incidents both within and outside of the District Through training acquisition of equipment and vehicles we are able to more effectively respond to these incidents which also generate income when we respond outside of the District We currently have over $7000000 20 of income in receivables from the state of Arizona for wildland responses under our state cooperative agreementFinally we are working on shifting some of the burden from the taxpayer to the people who utilize our services To do this we have started charging for EMS responses by the District This is a revenue stream that has previously gone untapped To date we have already received over $120000 in unbudgeted revenue from insurance companies This includes sending bills for all responses involving illegal border crossers which account for over 15 of our EMS responses to the Border Patrol health insurance system We are anticipating additional income of approximately $1000000 or approximately 8 of the tax revenue between now and the end of the budget year June 30 2013 If you utilize our services and receive a bill please forward the bill to your insurance company Payment by the insurance company will be taken as payment in full for taxpayers of the District even if it is less than the full invoice For non-taxpayers we will continue with collection efforts to receive the full payment of the invoice

Arivaca Fire DistrictSignificant Progress Being Made

This training is designed for Arivaca residents with no previous medical training We also invite area medical workers from the Arivaca Clinic Arivaca Fire and No More Deaths Byrd Camp to join us to dialogue about providing effective medical care in the borderlands Norma Price MD practiced medicine in Atlanta GA for 25 years before moving to Arizona Since retiring she has been active with the Samaritans and No More Deaths since the organizations began She participates in administering humanitarian care and serves as medical consultant and educator for both organizations

Sunday November 18 o1-4pm Arivaca Community Center

DanSun Ranch especially Danny would like to thank all of the people for all the help since my accident Sunny could not have done it without you Arivaca is a great place to live People are willing to get down and dirty if their neighbor has fallen on difficult times Thank you all for your concern and support DanSun Ranch

Thank You

Come one come all to the fabulous Thanksgiving

Potluck Feast at the Arivaca Community Center It will be held on November 22nd from 1-3 Please bring a dish to share and your own place setting Join the c-ommunity to celebrate our gratitude for all the blessings in our lives It is such a beautiful

thing to share food while celebrating the spirit of our communityEveryone is welcome Bring all your family and friends Instruments and musicians welcome If therersquos interest a drumming circle will follow the feast

Thrus Nov 8 - 6pm - Arivaca Clinic Annual mtg amp dinner at Sweet Peas Cafe - call Julie Beal for reservations 398-2160 $$12Sunday Nov 18 - 1-4pm - Desert Aid Medical Training amp DialogueArivaca Community Center Free amp open to the publicSATURDAYS Every Sat - 9am Marians Market 1st Sat - 9am - Human Resources RUMMAGE SALE 3rd Sat - 1pm - Arivaca Family and Community Education Assn At the Old School (or at Library--call 594-5235 first) 3pm - Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting SUNDAYS - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for times - 398-28391st Sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop Assn meet at town water yard2nd Sun 4pm Arivaca Action Center - Board Mtgs 15925 W Universal Ranch Rd arivacaactioncenterinc gmailcomLast Sun - 530pm - Arivaca Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home MONDAYS - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - Silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire Dist Auxilary - at the Fire HouseTUESDAYS 1st Tues - 530pm Arivaca Alive promoting Arivaca - La Gitana Cantina - all welcome

1st Tues - 6pm - People Helping People - - Border Issues Community Chat - Providing hospitality and community support in the borderlands Arivaca Library2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-52393rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 333-8311 or 576-4466WEDNESDAYS 2nd Weds -4pm - Arivaca Coordinating Council ndash Human Resources Group mtg - Human Resource Office Public InvitedLast Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHURSDAYS 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy Fricchione for more info 398-98593rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg Fire House wwwarivacafiredistrictorg

FOR KIDSTues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 Creative Play Recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Comm Center) Call Ellen- 398-3010TEEN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WEDS - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIRL SCOUTS for all ages Contact Nathalie Dresang - 398- 3009FOR SENIORSTEATIME FOR SENIORS (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmSENIOR OUTINGS One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771

Send your notices to Connection POB 338 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

Meetings ampActivities

Around ArivacaPage 18 november 2012 connection

submitted by Glo WilliamsGreetings The Arivaca Action Center Inc is pleased to report that we received our 501(c)(3) exemption determination from the IRS as a public charity so gifts and contributions are deductible through the IRS We can also pursue additional possibilities that align with our mission of providing space for opportunities that enhance rural life Bring your ideas forward at the next board meeting on Sunday November 11th at 400 Free open computer hours and one-on-one classes are ongoing thanks to instructor Michele Fournier Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm Stop by and walk through the Art Gallery while you are there Featured artist Mark Dresangrsquos work is on display this month The Early Learning Center will

submitted by Nancy FricchioneArivaca Aliversquos holiday event raising funds to benefit the kids of Arivaca will be held December 8th We will be looking for donations of handmade crafts and candy for an old-fashioned holiday bazaar This will be a great time to pick up some low cost gifts and decorations for Christmas

Arivacarsquos Grande Dame Mary Jane

Broadhurst will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Sunday November 11 2012 I am hoping you have some room in the November issue to announce this milestone and to add that everyone is invited to her birthday celebration on Sunday November 11th at an Open House 300 pm - 500 pm at the Old Schoolhouse to come by and wish her a most happy And of course there will be cake

Describes plants growing in our area of the desert Includes 204 flowering plants with over 400 full color photographs

Designed for amateur wildflower enthusiasts the descriptions are written to easily aid identification

Index of Spanish common names

Available at Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee and La Gitana Cantina in ArivacaTubac Center of the Arts Tubac Presidio State Park in TubacBuenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge SasabeMariposa Books PatagoniaOrder at monicathebookstoreladycom or AdobeAlbatrossaolcom or call Maggie at 520-398-2379

Wildflowers a f i e l d g u i d e

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

Proceeds will go towards buying something great for the children of Arivaca Last year we bought an airplane teeter-totter for the community center playgroundPlease bring your donations of candy and crafts after Dec 1st to the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Co-op or the La Gitana Cantina For information call 398-9859

Kids enjoying the Teeter-Totter airplane at Arivaca Community Center playground purchased with funds from last years Arivaca Alives Candy Shack proceeds

Candy Shack and Holiday Gift Bazaar

Happy Birthday Mary Jane

be getting our licensing inspection visit at the end of October from the Arizona Department of Health Services Many of us have worked very hard to create a beautiful quality learning center for our youngest community members birth to 5 years old Glo Williams and Kathy Sheldon are overseeing this center and Rachel Barry is stepping up as Center Director We could use some help and donations getting the inside and outside of the building painted before the Artist Studio Tour in January The Arivaca Action Center will be hosting this event and several artists will be displaying their art at the Center If you are ready for little gardening we could also use help with our crop circle plot and invite all to stop by and join in the fun

Arivaca Action Center on the Move

RELAxING THERAPEUTIC massage by Kathishealingmassagecom in Arivaca at the Arivaca Action Center corner of Universal Ranch and Mesquite Roads Call Kathi Abbott at 520-904-9442 to schedule for Wednesdays between 11 am and 6 pm or Thursday mornings

HORSES BOARDED - Full service care Lg pens w shelters or box stalls with turnouts Close to trails Arena and round pen Trailer storage $ 235Mo THE RIDING CENTER Amado 520 398-2392

FOR SALE OR RENT - BY OWNER 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

URANTIA BOOK -Classes Mondays amp COSMIC FAMILY VOL 1 Classes Wednesdays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori by Elders amp Ministers Call first (520) 603-9932

GENTLE TOUCH Colt starting amp training 35 yrs exp Certified The Horseman Jimmy 398-3031

FOR SALE BY OWNER 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $325000 Terms By appointment only -l 480-993-8272

COSMOSERVICE Sundays 10 am Discussion Format - URANTIA BOOK Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori ndash Gabriel of Urantia amp Niann Emerson Chase amp Elders The Bright amp Morning Star Choir - Organic lunch follows Tours available Donations appreciated Call first (520) 603-9932

IF YOU BELIEVE out-sourcing American jobs is good business - Vote for Romney-Ryan

DUE TO THE GRASSHOPPERS mosquitos and lack of local foods the Community Center is cancelling the Desert Harvest Festival and local foods buffet that was scheduled for November 10th Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving potluck on November 22nd at 100 and share the delicious desert bounty there

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK November 22nd 1pm at Arivaca Community Center Everyone Welcome 398-3010 for more info

WE HAVE ANONYMOUS DONORS who are matching funds for all donations and membership fees we receive right now We are in need of some costly repairs and maintenance for the Community Center and very much appreciate your support Please mail all donations to ACC PO Box 36 Thank you so much

THE VEGETABLES available in November at the Arivaca Gardens booth are turnips radishes peppers lettuce and spinach Organic dates are also available The garden will be planting garlic Contact the garden about the days We also need volunteers to sell vegies at Marianrsquos Market on Saturdays Contact Rex Tucker at 398-2000 Hope to see you at the market and at the garden

SAVE THE DATE for the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Studio Tour - Saturday January 26 2013 Featuring a diversity of talent that makes our tiny town proud More info in upcoming Arivaca Connection and Green Valley News Tickets available beginning of January

RENT SALE - The Honey House Country living close to Arivaca $650 per mo $189500 2400 feet of space slump block construction Spacious comfortable place to live Used to be a honey processing plant Has a great kitchen with stainless appliances Great views of surrounding hills Can be rented partially furnished Separate Studio space and storage workshop on 25 fenced acres ~2 miles from town Call 398-3915

Cost 25 Cents per word bull You count - I accept Payment must be made prior to publication For Free amp Non-profit ads ONLY - No Charge NO PHONE ORDERS PLEASE -

Only written ads accepted bull Deadline 22th of each month

Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon For info amp times 520-323-2229 or wwwal-anon-azorg

TUBAC AL-ANON AA MTGS Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ARIVACA AA MEETINGS Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONERS-AA mtg - Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

aR e a SuppoR t Meet iNgS

Feature WriterS Mary Kasulaitis Tarenta Baldeschi Roxi Hardesty Judi Oyler Laurel Loew

ContributorSMartin LevowitzJ WilsonCeth JohnsonJaycee JohnsonAbe ParisHal MansfieldBarbara StockwellGlo WilliamsEllen DursemaBecky Meade

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 5203982379

email SoAZVoxaolcom wwwarivaca-connectioncom

StaFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

CONNECTION

The open forum format is for ideas opinions experiences whatever you want to share with the worldYour submission must not use libelous profane or vulgar language

bull All rights reserved

bull Articles are solely the property of the named contributor reprint or use without their permission is prohibited

bull Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or the advertisers

bull Published monthly as an open forum journal

bull All contributions are welcome but should be less than 1000 words for general interest or 250 words for public notice articles

bull DEADLINE 10 days prior to the end of the month

Scott Van Boerums chaffeeJohn KazlauskaJan GaylordCal LambertAnn M PentonMark DresangPeg RockDaniel Chitwood

COVER Birds amp Bidens - by Maggie Milinovitch and PhotoShop

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

pAGE 19

CEDAR CREEK Services

Dan Haughtbull Licensedbull Bondedbull Insured

In business in Arizona 30 years

Located In Arivaca

520-398-3326Cell 520-975-1127

bull WELL DRILLING ∙ PLuMBING REPAIRS

bull PuMP INSTALLATION amp REPAIRSbull WATER STORAGE TANKS bull SEPTIC TANKS- NEW amp REPAIRbull uNDERGROuND uTILITIES bull EXCAVATION amp GRADING

bull BACKHOE amp DuMP TRuCK SERVICE

bullbullbull FREE ESTIMATES bullbullbull

Un-Classifieds

RDs BACKHOE SERVICE - Septic perks trenching amp grading Licensed amp Insured 30 yrs exp 398-9654

NOVEMBER 6TH - Your vote counts - go out and do it

20 ACRES FOR SALE 14050 W Jalisco Rd Well electric small septic horse corral sheds small structure and fully fenced Asking $79000 520-396-0865 or jferris94yahoocom

Johnnie Lakersquos

520-399-1302

Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake680 W Camino Casa Verde

Green Valley AZ 85614wwwgasolinealleygvcom

Selected Pima Countyrsquos SbC

Small business of the year award

in Amado

in patagonia

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

places to Go m people to see m things to Dotumacacori Nogalesin tubac in Arivaca

Green valley

Antiques amp CollectiblesReopening November 1st To welcome you during our reopening -with the

purchase of a semi-precious stone necklace youll receive a free matching bracelet

Our gems are all natural stones - no synthetics

HoursThursdays Fridays amp Saturdays 10 to 4 and by appointment 520-398-3033

Bill amp Connie Sparks

BIlls GEms amp mINEralsamp

Sat Nov 3 ndash 9 to 4 ndash Farmersrsquo Market Celebration of Dia de los Muertos ndash see ad page 3

Thurs Nov 22 ndash Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Arivaca Community Center

Sat Nov 24 ndash 7 ndash 11 ndash Dance to Al Foul ndash La Gitana Cantina

Oct11- 10a Talk- Facing the Climate Change Challenges Derek Lemione PhDThe challenges arise from complex social and natural systems interacting UU Congregation Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48 Turn EastSat Nov 17 - 9a 3rd Annual Amado Chili Cook Off - Amado Territory Classic Car Show Youth Talent Show amp lots of Chili Music by Beau Renfro amp Clear Country Maxima 99 Radio and Uncion Nortena Parking $2 or two cans of food - chili is $5 for all the tasting you can eat The Cook Off features CASI as well as a local cooks and fire departments Amado Territory exit 48 off I-19 Visit wwwamadoazcom Proceeds benefit Amado Food Bank Elephant Head Vol Fire Dept amp Amado Youth Alliance

Sat Nov 3 amp Sun Nov 4 - 10am to 5pm - Tubac An Art Experience - Historic Tubac Village Sponsored by Tubac Chamber of Commerce Info 520-398-2704 wwwtubacazcom

Sun Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River - Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001 Details on Page 16

Fri Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo - Tubac State Historic Park 1 Burruel St Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg Details on Page 16

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra - Tubac Plaza Main Stage wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542 Details on Page 16

Sat Nov 10 430-730 pm ndash St Andrewrsquos 60th Annual Barbecue St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Church 969 W Coungry Club Dr Nogales Pit-roasted beef barbecue tortillas beans cole slaw dessert beverage for $10 (adults) $6 (children) Take-out available $8 for lb barbecue Gift shop and bookstore open raffle of theme baskets Tickets available from Church members and at the door

Sunday Nov 18 at 4 pm - The Merling Trio in concert - Presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts at Americas Trade amp Commerce (formerly Sunrise Bank building) 825 N Grand Ave Nogales Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or Janice Pulliam at 706-614-6959

Sun Dec 2 2-6 pm Wine and Cheese Among the Trees 781 N Linda Vista Dr Nogales 23rd annual event will benefit St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees (mostly different each year) and numerous nativity scenes as well as a portion of the largest private collection of the late Hugh Cabotrsquos art work Sample 4 varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates For tickets call ClapperDeLong at (520) 287-5929 or St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic (520) 648-3242 75 Calle de las Tiendas Ste 129B Green Valley Tickets $25 (adults) and $5 (children) are available at the door

9am ndash Noon ndash Nov 3 ndash Visit the Desert Museum as the guest of Trico Electric Cooperative For members only ndash bring you Trico bill ndash meet the board learn about Tricorsquos programs and then learn about the animals Contact 520-744-2944 or wwwtricocoop

in tucsonFri amp Sat Nov 23 amp 24 - 11a - 4p - Patagonias 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk Contact Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060 See ad page 7

in sasabeSat Nov 17 - 10a - 330 - Grassland Fair - Buenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge See artice on page 11 for details

weds Nov 14 ndash 2 to 4 pm - Video showing of ldquoWhat they Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIrdquo Joyner-Green Valley Library Contact person Dr Daniel Wegener 520-663-5944 See article page 5 for details

Dec 1 amp 2 - 10a - 4p - 42nd annual La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori at the National Historical Park Tumacacori A celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley Free Contact Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0 See article on Page 14 for details

Page 12 november 2012 ConneCtion

Judi Oyler amp Mo

Part 2 - A Broken Relationship - Healed

My friend Judy wisely said ldquoRegret and guilt are a deadly combinationrdquo So went the scenario with Mo By the time Ray arrived I was deep in guilt and regret - the what-ifs were dragging me down and killing my horse Mo and I fought all the time we had a love-hate relationship going on I cried buckets of tears out of frustration and fearYou would think because I teach riding I would have a clue Nope I learned a long time ago my training skills with horses were limited to my endurance horses and my school horses I did have a lot of horsey people of all kinds stop in to see Mo over the years Some of them ended up in my stories I know some very unique horse people They range from New Age folks to the cowboy way people and everything in between Again ldquohe just needs a jobrdquo was the stock answer But I knew that now it went a lot deeper Our relationship was on the rocks My problem was as I saw it I didnrsquot have the time to ride him on a consistent basis I tried to feed-

lease him and he stopped eating and ran the fence day and night Home he came as a rack of bones It wasnrsquot the peoplersquos fault Mo did it to himself Our problems continued We needed an interventionQuite by accident one day my farrier Ray was respectfully listening to me complain about Mo as he trimmed his feet I was ranting and raving about the fact I needed to be able to ride this stinkenrsquo horse during the winter to take ladies on trail rides Ray intervened ldquoWellrdquo he said ldquoya know I also train horses How bout if I come by and we take a look see at whatrsquos going on between you twordquo Whoa Be still my heart maybe there is hope for us yetWhen Ray arrived I was lunging Mo Our plan was for Ray to ride him and make some suggestions Ray walked into the arena with Mo and it was ldquomano y manordquo They sized each other up and the games began - Mo is good at gamesMo knew this was going to be a tough human He dropped his head and quick as a snake he came in on Ray Ray stepped to the side and pulled Mo off balance The look on that horsersquos face was priceless - utter shock Human one horse zero He finished lunging Mo and moved over to his truck to get his saddleMo stood quietly as Ray got ready to saddle him Everything was fine until Ray drew the cinch That rotten horse tried to sit down but again was met with a firm hand He stood up as fast as he tried it sit

down Next came the bit and Mo clenched his teeth and reared up As his feet left the ground so did Rays Mo came down with Ray in control His eye went soft and he took his bit This was better than RFD TV I could not believe my seasoned endurance horse the love of my life had totally lost itRay stepped aboard and Mo dropped his head to the vertical and quietly walked off This could work Ray asked for a working trot and got it right off He asked for the lope and Mo blew He went to bucking - not a kill you buck but a leave me alone buck Ray took it all in stride and Mo settled down We then left on a trail ride for the next hour and a half that stinkinrsquo horse was perfect - no spook spin or buck Ray rode him on a lose rein I on the other hand always rode with light contactWhat Ray told me was I had a great horse but I needed to stop with the guilt stuff and take control back No

more ldquoOh poor Mordquo I learned that if Mo touched me first little by little he would take over control So Mo had to be a perfect gentlemen and no touching no turning his head or any of the tons of things he used to subtly take control It took a while for me to relax and breathe when I rode him I learned to let him have rein and take responsibility for himself and me which he used to do all the time Ray rode with me and Mo for several weeks and continued observe and recommend Then the day came and we went out alone It was one of the most thrilling days of my life and we had a great ride We still work on stuff but our relationship is healing and we are a team again I love that darn horse Thank You Ray ldquoThe horse through all its trials has preserved the sweetness of paradise in its bloodrdquo ~Johannes Jensen~Happy Trails

ldquoTimeless Meditations Mandalas and Patterns in Naturerdquo is an exhibit that is inspired and supported by a community coming together through art and compassion Highlights of the ldquoTimeless Meditationsrdquo exhibit juried by Catherine Nash will be the construction of a Tibetan sand mandala painting from November 5-November 10 by visiting Tibetan monk Lama Ngawang a talk by Dr Dean Pielstick explaining the symbolism of the Tibetan mandalas on November 7 in partnership with the Tubac Buddhist Meditation Center a mandala making workshop on November 10 with Cathi Silliman and a Mandala Dissolution Ceremony on November 10th For more information visit our website or call TCA at 520-398-2371

Timeless Meditations Mandalas amp Patterns in Nature

Patagonia Players Do --IMPROV

If yoursquove seen the TV show ldquoWhorsquos Line is it Anywayrdquo starring Drew Carey you know what on-the-spot Improv is Starting with suggestions from the audience (such as an activity or location) the Improv-ers spontaneously create unrehearsed scenes and act them out The newly formed Improv troupe of George Davis Olivia Lopez German Quiroga and Wendy Russell with Janice Pulliam as director invites you to come ldquoplayrdquo with us in the Tin Shed Theater (corner of 3rd Ave and Mendoza Alley) on Saturday November 17 at 7 pm and again on Sunday November 18 at 2 pm As a special treat audience members are encouraged to bring an everyday item from home to have it ldquoappraisedrdquo during an improvised spoof of public televisionrsquos ldquoAntiques Road Showrdquo In addition to comedy Improv Helen Chester will lead Patra Kelly and Olivia Lopez in a unique Dance Improv

numberAs Thanksgiving Day approaches letrsquos celebrate together something we are all thankful for the unique quality of life in southeastern Arizona And that includes our embracing extra-ordinary things especially when theyrsquore FREE (with suggested donation of $5)

If you think a voucher system for Medicare is a good idea Vote for Romney-RyanDo what you have to do -BUT VOTE

pAGE 13

d

DeAnza Restaurante amp Presenting a menu of Sonoran amp Southwestern Cuisine Dine in the relaxing atmosphere of our dining rooms or in the open air on our lovely patio

14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac OPEN 7 DAYS

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

Cantina

by Abe Paris

Step 1 Get a bottle half full with water because this keeps the grasshoppers from jumping out of the bottleStep 2 Go after dark You will see them up in the trees You will need a headlamp Grab the grasshoppers and put them in the bottle

How to Process Grasshoppers for Eating

Step 3 Put them in salt water and set to boil for 5 to 10 minutes Step 4 Let them dry 2 days straight Step5 Eat them Grasshoppers will taste like what they eat For example if they eat mint they will taste like mint Do not eat the spiny leg parts

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge 4th Annual

Saturday November 17th10 -330

Grassland Fair Featuring

educational talks bull music bull artdemonstrations amp exhibitsarchery lessions bull vendors

food bullactivities for kidsCall for info 520-823-4251

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge hosts its annual Grassland Fair a day of music

education local crafts fun for the kids and much more on Saturday November 17th 2012 from 1000 am to 330 pm Admission is free Exciting events will go all day Discover the sweeping grassland and its wildlife and learn about the rich history of this former ranchThe Fair is held at Buenos Aires Refuge Headquarters at the 1880s ranch house that is now the refuge Visitor Center with a grand view over the grasslands and majestic Baboquivari Peak This yearrsquos theme is ldquoBirds Bats and Butterfliesrdquo and experts will teach about the ldquoBrsquos of Buenos Airesrdquo See new visitor center exhibits and demonstrations of the masked bobwhite quail live birds of prey and live reptiles amphibians and invertebrate ldquocreepy crawliesrdquo A special presence at the fair is the Wilbur-Cruce Spanish Colonial Horses a type of Spanish horse that originated here on the Buenos Aires Ranch Bring the kids as there will be ongoing hands-on projects for them to enjoy in our Kids Corner A childrenrsquos wildlife art contest will have entries filling the walls of the Visitor Center and awards will be presented at the fairFood and shopping are available throughout the day in the open-air venue Local artisans will offer a variety of

crafts including photographs jewelry clothing and more as well as delicious regional foods Latin American musicians are featured midday and the rousing and athletic Aztec dancers perform at 245 pmCome and learn about grassland and riparian ecosystems and the challenges of managing the special plants and animals of this beautiful area Enjoy the wildlife the stunning mountain views and learn about efforts to bring back the endangered masked bobwhite quail and pronghorns back to their native grasslandYou may want to allow extra time to explore trails take a driving tour or amble along the boardwalk at the beautiful Arivaca Cienega The Refuge is located near Sasabe The scenic drive will take you past the Arivaca Cienega and its boardwalk trail Take I-19 to the AmadoArivaca Road exit (Exit 48) and follow Arivaca Road 23 miles to Arivaca then angle right onto Arivaca-Sasabe Road After 12 miles turn left onto AZ 286 and drive four miles then turn left onto the headquartersrsquo entrance roadFor more information go to the Friends of Buenos Aires NWR website at httpfriendsofbanwrorg or look on Facebook You may also call the Refuge at 5208234251

GRASSLAND FAIR AT BUENOS AIRES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

VOTE

November 6

Page 14 november 2012 ConneCtion

(520) 398-9665cougartrailwildbluenet wwwazseniorbuddiescom

Senior BuddiesEstate amp Moving Sales

Ginny amp Buddy Sahuarita to Rio RicoProven honest amp reliableWorking as a team

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom is Locally Owned amp Operated

261-2411

New bull Used amp Hard-to-Find

Personalized recommendations for great reads

All available online or with a quick phone call

Monica Tilley - 398-9650wwwthebookstoreladycom monicathebookstoreladycom

The Book Store Lady

Cactus Rose GalleryJewelry Original Paintings amp Prints

Photography Pottery Gourd Art

Located next to the Mercantile with Nancys Tailor Shop

Open Wed- Sun 10-4

I donrsquot remember life without my sister Erika She and I

are only 18 months apart and (other than a few squabbles) have been best friends for 40 years (Ugh ndash 40) As kids we were the perfect blend of frilly princesses and rough-and-tumble tomboys Our daily pleasures consisted of hours of bike riding (we pretended our bikes were horses) producing variety shows for our parents (complete with commercials) building forts in the woods hosting tea parties (all pets invited of course) and playing any version of dolls (miniature baby and Barbee) One of our favorite activities was building forts On the weekends or on summer vacations ndash Erika and I would move out of our bedrooms and move into our unconventional dwellings - a refrigerator box outside became an apartment with window cutouts and crayon-applied kitchen appliances (we slept curled up together with at least one small dog and the box upright ndash not lengthwise (Ahh the days before stiff knees) Sometimes the living room would be transformed into a complex series of caves and tunnels with tables draped in blankets As kids in Nogales we had an elaborate fort in a small forest in our neighborhood and while living in the Bahamas a small dingy became our ldquoguest houserdquo - we actually slept in that thing floating in the salt-water canal behind our houseIn our quest to make the most of impending adulthood (a future I dreaded) Erika and I made promises to stay close We knew that we would have separate families and separate homes but we planned to be neighbors ndash within walking distance - and have our children at the same time We would take turns babysitting for each other and spend time together being moms and best friends Well the reality is ndash I live on the farm that my husbandrsquos family owns in Amado and Erika lives an hour away in Tucson where her husband works I canrsquot move my farm and there is no work out in the country for Scott We get together as often as we can and talk on the phone quite a bit but an hour is actually pretty far away when you have a job and kids and school and all the other stuff that limits your time It was about 8 years ago when

Erika and I made another promise We were visiting our Grandmother in Minnesota when an article in a magazine tickled both of our insides It was about a group of women who have renovated old travel trailers adding gitchy western deacutecor ndash who would get together and go on little excursions We were so enamored with the little trailers equipped vintage appliances and frilly curtains that we hatched a plan to (someday) get our own (It seems that we were still looking for a fort to escape to) Even as I was making my promise I didnrsquot believe that we would ever actually do it I had already learned how life flies by and responsibility keeps you from indulging your personal desires When would I ever have an extra couple of thousand dollars to spend on a trailer instead of on utility bills car payments or groceries But we planned away that week in my Grandmotherrsquos house We even named our trailers ndash Erikarsquos would be Mexicali Rose (she was still being teased for sneaking across the border in high school on a regular basis) and mine would be Ramble On Rose (in keeping with the rose theme and to honor the Grateful Dead song of the same name) The dream was all but forgotten until recently Erika who was taking a break from mothering housekeeping studying (she is going to college to be a nurse) and working a part time job did a Craigslist search and by the end of the week she had bought a run-down 14rsquo travel trailer for $600 I started looking on Craigslist too but I couldnrsquot find anything I could afford Then I got a call from Erika She and her husband had found a vintage 1965 Shasta and bought it for me (ldquoif you want ithelliprdquo they said) for $250 The Shasta smelled awful ndash apparently itrsquos latest inhabitants were packrats but Erika and I proudly admired our new forts ndash parked side-by-side in her front yard ndash and have been getting together weekly for ldquoShasta Daysrdquo to clean paint refinish and decorate our little trailers and to plan our new adventures Somehow despite our busy lives we are finding the time for our dreamErikarsquos 40th birthday is coming up For her present I ordered two books on renovating travel trailers and I am embroidering and framing the following phrase for her as a gift A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams

The 42nd annual Fiesta at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park will take place from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday December 1 and 10 to 4 pm on Sunday the 2nd There is no charge for this event and admission to the park is free during the fiesta This is a celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley The two-day event will feature Native American Mexican and Southwest food crafts and performances Fifty booths representing a wide variety of local non-profit historical cultural and religious organizations will provide food handicrafts and information On the main stage there will be all-day continuous free entertainment featuring a multi-cultural variety of dance and music groups There will be all-day demonstrations of paper flower making rawhide braiding leatherworking horse hair rope making and tortilla making For children there will be pintildeatas hands-on traditional crafts and

La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori 42nd Annual Celebration

at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Parkactivities and live raptors Guided tours of the mission will be available both days as well as guided walks to the Santa Cruz River Sunday will begin with a traditional Mariachi Procession and Mass in front of the old mission church The procession begins in front of the visitor center at 1000 Mass begins when the procession returns to the church approximately 1030 No photos are permitted during the procession or mass or while sacred dances are being performedNo dogs or other pets are allowed in the park or on the fiesta grounds during the fiesta weekend The Anza Trailhead is closed to horseback riders during the fiesta The Tumacaacutecori Fiesta is sponsored by the National Park Service Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is located 45 miles south of Tucson and 15 miles north of Nogales Take exit 29 off of I-19 and follow the signs For information call the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0

Two Sisters One Dream

Laurel Loew

We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a

few but we cant have both Louis D Brandeis

pAGE 15

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

Join us as we Worship and Praise the LordSunday Morning Worship - 1030 am

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Wednesday Evening Meeting amp Bible Study - 6pm - Potluck at 5pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSEDThurs amp Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Sat 9-12

For Appointments call 520-407-5500 Ext 4503Clinic Hours

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSED bull Thurs - 9- 4 bull Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Saturday - 9 - 12

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca clinic

by Mark DresangPersons of the Dialogue Lucretia and Socarides ldquoWe write our own story Singularly we develop the players the scenery and all that matters The story is complicated no matter how it beginsrdquo(1)LUCRETIA Keep mopping Socrats I can easily talk while you mopSOCARIDES Then because of ldquoequifinality ndash the view that many beginnings can lead to the same results [i]n other words a specific outcomerdquo(2) the two of us will have made a clean sweep of the whole matter LU We will have only begun to clean house Yalersquos edifice is largeSOC ldquoThe greatest challenge that the United States has to face since its founding a struggle for the American soulrdquo(3) This is not Lincolnrsquos log cabinLU I particularly agree with Yale that individuals need to be independent responsible self-reliant accountable productive autonomous ndash keep mopping Socrats ndash and imaginativeSOC As he says we cannot be dependent on the government to take care of us That would be a state of dependency and a result of deficit thinkingLU What made and makes America great are personal liberty and independence ingenuity invention ldquothe right to succeed and fail on our ownrdquo and ldquocourageous determinationrdquo ldquoWe are sovereign independent actorsrdquo and we ldquocreate our own success storiesrdquoSOC He is very insistent on that and who would argue that positionLU And that things are not too complex for individuals to understand and figure outSOC Well Yale does say ldquosociety was not as complex as it is todayrdquo

and that ldquosociety [is] increasing in size and becoming more complexrdquo and that ldquolife is complicatedrdquo and that ldquothe American narrative is one of continuous outbursts ndash disorder and confusionrdquo and that it is intimidating to live in ldquoa world whose composition transforms from moment to moment [and] is in a constant fluxrdquoLU But too complex for individual persons to understand Too complex to allow successSOC I was afraid you would bring up success I think success needs to be defined Lucretia LU We donrsquot all know what success is SocratsSOC I donrsquot Listen to this please Lucretia ldquoOur ideas about success are themselves based on preconceptions and are also part of a self-perpetuating cycle preventing us from achieving the genuine success and happiness that we seek Fixation on [mundane] concerns subverts our best efforts leading either to counterfeit success or true frustrationrdquo(4) Some other day some other time we must talk about success LU Rome wasnrsquot destroyed in one day SocratsSOC ldquoWasnrsquot builtrdquo you meanLU Built destroyed whatever Socrats Yalersquos point is that ldquoit is up to each individual to use their natural strengths to create their own success for themselves their families and their communitiesrdquo(5)SOC Please donrsquot use that wordLU What wordSOC Natural It opens up a whole other can of wormsLU Yoursquore just dying to talk about Darwin the State of Nature the organic model natural law natural rights natural rules self-generation the natural instincts

SOC And free will Page one hundred sixteenLU Socrats we need to identify the major premises of Yalersquos book We must start with those firstSOC And we have Donrsquot depend on the government be autonomous and independent and success will be the result or sometimes failure like perhaps Penn State ldquoThe right to succeed and failrdquoLU The possibility of failure aside Socrats the point is that we must stick with what made America great Regain that greatness Take the constitution seriouslySOC We have become deficit thinkers and depend on the government to take care of our basic needsLU And if we return to the principles of the founding fathers we will regain our greatness And in short letrsquos start ldquofocusing on whatrsquos right about America and the American PeoplerdquoSOC This is not a good time to be Greek is itLU We donrsquot have time to talk about the rest of the world Socrats Itrsquos America wersquore interested in SOC Yale suggests that America is skating on thin iceLU The thin ice idiom yet again C Hues was right Socrats you need to ldquoget a liferdquoSOC What-do-artists-know-anywayLU I think Yale is an artist the way he has put his thoughts and ideas together Did you read his ldquoOde to Wordsrdquo He really cares about his country and the people I can admire a person who takes the time to do such a thingSOC Donrsquot forget people like Maggie and library Mary Theyrsquove been putting their ideas down on paper for years

LU I donrsquot get the connection SOC You should start And anyway I have been wondering if there is another way to look at the whole thingLU And you Socarides are ndash I suppose ndash the one who has this other way of looking at this ldquoculture of dependencyculture of successrdquo themeSOC No actually the ideas belong to Otto Rank and Ernest BeckerLU What could psychoanalysis

and the social sciences have to do with dependency and success What ideas have they possibly added to the great thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment and the principles propounded by the founding fathers What can they do about our ldquofinding our harmonic place [and] ending the culture of dependency for our children and everyone elserdquo(6)SOC Well their stuff is sort of different some might say complexLU Too complex for independent self-reliant autonomous persons like ourselvesSOC Well Yalersquos profiteers and politeers will-not-care-for-it-at-all letrsquos put it that wayLU And we should care about them Screw lsquoem Keep mopping Socrats wersquore not half way doneSOC Surely we are at least half way doneLU In your dreams Socrats We have undertaken a large project here Although we are tired we shall not rest until we have looked at these things from all the angles Therersquos a spot there Socrats no right there SOC ldquoThou art all fair my love there is no spot in theerdquo(7) but please move your feet Lucretia yoursquore standing on the mop Would you de-feat meLU Oh sorry Socrats no I would simply help you under-standSOC Merci beaucoup mon cherie Thank you belovedLU Il nrsquoya pas de qua mon petite pois Donrsquot mention it my little peaSOC Nice sandals by the way Hasta proximaLU They make me ldquofeel Barefoot all over as the Boys sayrdquo(8) Ciao for nowThe web site for Yalersquos book is wwwstrengthbasednationcom(1)) Wishnick Yale From a Culture of Dependency To a Culture of Success p 1641 Ibid p 152 Ibid p 127(4) Wallace B Alan Buddhism with an Attitude p 19(5) Wishnick p 103 (6) Ibid Part Three Eight(7) Bible Song of Solomon 47(8) Habegger My Wars are Laid Away in Books (The Life of Emily Dickinson) p 583

Platonic TectonicsTwo Lucretia Talks the Walk While Socarides Walks the Talk

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

Around Arivaca

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patiobull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use microsoft Word excel Publisher or Power Pointbull Homework help availablebullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch Library Hours are Closed Sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and Sat 9-5

to renew books call the renewal line at 903-2865 or Caviglia-arivaca branch Library at 594-5235

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Dia de los muertos is a time to honor and celebrate those who

have died We celebrate the lives of our loved ones and prepare altars for them In addition to friends and family we in Arivaca can honor all those who have lost their lives in our surrounding desert Many of you have most likely encountered belongings left in the desert by travelers And some of you may have picked up a few of these items throughout the years We have no way of knowing what happened to the person who was carrying them We can only hope that they made it through this harsh desert safely But it is possible that they are missing or lost their life in attempting to cross this land We invite you to bring some found objects from the desert to the All Souls Corner so we can honor and celebrate those who have struggled and possibly died while walking through this area

Dia de los Muertos

Library NewsBy Mary Kasulaitis

I am retiring from the Caviglia-Arivaca Library on November

17 I would like to thank everyone for all your help during the 12 years that I have been here It has been a wonderful place to work But donrsquot worry you may still see me I plan to volunteerA list of books about Arivaca and its history is up on the Caviglia-Arivaca Branch web page at wwwlibrarypimagovlocationsarivacaUsed books are for sale every day in the Meeting Room at the Arivaca Library courtesy of the Friends of the Arivaca Library New copies of Ruby Arizona Mining Mayhem and Murder and also Frontier Lady of Letters the heroic love story of Ines Fraser by Al and Bob Ring are available as well Ask at the desk for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Coey for more information at 594-5239 We can help you with e-readersWe would like to thank Beverly and Ranch Yach for the donation of a microscope to the Library

Sunday Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River will host the second annual community picnic on at the Tubac Community Center 50 Tubac Road in Tubac The event is sponsored by global Community Communications Alliance and the Hilltop Gallery Bring your family a picnic blankets and chairs and spend the afternoon celebrating the Santa Cruz River In addition to guided river walks there will be a youth art contest featuring the art work of students from kindergarten through grade 12 Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001

Thurs Nov 15 ndash 1 to 3 p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Drive Green Valley Main Program Suzanne Brayer on information that can be found in ldquoWills and Probaterdquo As genealogists we depend on clues to aid our trek along the ancestral trail Probate records can be a mother lode of clues Decedentrsquos date of death names of spouse and children in-laws places of residence land ownership religion and military service are just a few of the juicy tidbits these records can reveal Suzanne will provide strategies and sources to help analyze probate records and reconstruct family relationships Short Program Jon Ott will demonstrate ldquoIrfanViewrdquo a free to use image file manipulation software that is a very fast small compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for Windows users Visitors are welcome Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or joannherbstcoxnet) for more information or Google ldquogvgs azrdquo

follow the route of their pipeline through the foothills east of Mt Wrightson Wonderful views enhance this well-designed trail Meet at the Patagonia Post Office at 830 am with lunch and water Call hike leaders Chris and Mary Strohm to register or with questions 530-545-1191

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp 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 CosmoWorshiptrade sacred holiday songs written by the choirrsquos founder Donations appreciated wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sat Dec 8TH 11a - 3p - Equine Voices Rescue amp Sanctuary Holiday Open House in Amado Celebrate the holiday season at our fourth annual Open House Meet Gulliver our mascot and symbol of horse rescue and our other 40+ equine ldquoresidentsrdquo Relax and enjoy music food raffles and of course shopping at Gulliverrsquos General Store Tours of the ranch will be available and horse training techniques will be demonstrated 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 equinevoicesorg

Fri Dec 14 7 pm - Holiday Celebration - Live music baked yummies Santa Claus a Christmas play called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo and a special childrenrsquos Christmas songs presentation Ages 12 amp up - $9 advance $12 day of event Ages 6-11 - $6 advance $9 day of event Ages 5 amp under ndash free Proceeds benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Avalon Gardens 2074 Pendleton Dr Tumacacori AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sunday Dec 16th 2 pm - Christmas Concert by TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra a magnificent 40-voice choir Opening performance by Israfel Awakened Donations appreciated and benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Tubac Plaza Main Stage 29 Tubac Plaza Tubac AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

more Places to go - People to See - things to Do

Friday Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo with Dr Wendell Wilson Noted Tucson scientist and artist Dr Wendell Wilson will be the guest speaker at the Tubac Historical Societyrsquos membership meeting His illustrated presentation on the history of mineral art will feature extraordinary photographs of world famous mineral specimens as well as his artwork of minerals and mining artifacts Dr Also a display of his original paintings and rare publications from his personal collection The public is invited Tubac Presidio State Historic Park 1 Burruel Street in Tubac Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg

Fri Nov 16 - 215 pm - The Democratic Women in Action present ldquoThe Separation of Church and Staterdquo Richard Miller Member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will be our speaker This is an important topic in these times as religious values are creeping into our policy-making This is a fascinating talk that everyone should hear Wersquoll see you at the Joyner-Green Valley Library The public is welcome and encouraged to attend

Sat Nov 17 hike about 5 miles on the Arizona Trail from Kentucky Camp to Apache Springs with Friends of Sonoita Creek We wlll begin with a visit to the restored buildings which housed the Santa Rita Water Company and then

If you think Trickle-Down Economics is a good way to run a country - leaving the middle-class to hope for scraps from the mega-wealthy - Vote for Romney - Ryan

Just Vote

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Arivaca Helping Hear tsWere here to help serve the needs of Arivaca residents (living within the 85601 zip code area) If you need a little help with any of the following expenses give us a call

bull Propane bull Rent bull Water Company bull Gasoline bull Clinic Co-pay bull Phone bull Medical bull Auto Repair bull Taxes bull Eyeglasses amp Other approved expenses

Restrictions apply on types of expenses amounts and frequency of disbursals Arivaca Helping Hearts pays the expenses directly to the vender

Helping Ease Arivacans

Rough Times

Contact us at 398-8515 or 398-3033PO Box 156 Arivaca AZ 85601

Arivaca Community Desert Aid Medical Training amp Dialogue

Thanksgiving Potluck

Dr Norma Price will be offering a basic medical training to the Arivaca community that will cover common illnesses and injuries that residents may encounter when coming into contact with people crossing through the borderlands Topics will include blister care dehydration and heat-related illness sprains and strains hypothermia problems associated with drinking dirty water along with learning to access support with medical situations how to recognize medical emergencies and knowing when to call 9-1-1

by Chief Scot Van Boerum

As mentioned in last monthrsquos Connection we are in the process of updating our Five Year Strategic Plan We recently had a meeting at which several members of the public expressed their views on the District One of the suggestions that came out of the meeting was to provide a more specific picture of the District I believe the two most important measures of the success of the District are the services we provide and the tax rate We want to provide the best service at the lowest tax rate possibleThe strategic plan called for the District to effectively manage expenses through several efforts which directly resulted in a carryover of $50000 from last year into this current year When I assumed the role of Fire Chief this past March 64 of the budgeted revenues were based on taxes This is generally in line with the fire districts in Pima County where the average is 71 For the current budget year only 34 of our anticipated revenues are derived from taxes The balance of the anticipated revenue $25394963 is coming from alternative funding sources This is in line with our strategic plan which called for finding alternative revenue streams to maintain or reduce the tax burden on the residents of the DistrictThe current yearrsquos budgeted income includes grants that make up 27 To date we have applied for seventeen grants and successfully received $11569911 in grant funding with seven of the applications still pending In addition we have diligently

worked on improving our response capability for wild fire incidents both within and outside of the District Through training acquisition of equipment and vehicles we are able to more effectively respond to these incidents which also generate income when we respond outside of the District We currently have over $7000000 20 of income in receivables from the state of Arizona for wildland responses under our state cooperative agreementFinally we are working on shifting some of the burden from the taxpayer to the people who utilize our services To do this we have started charging for EMS responses by the District This is a revenue stream that has previously gone untapped To date we have already received over $120000 in unbudgeted revenue from insurance companies This includes sending bills for all responses involving illegal border crossers which account for over 15 of our EMS responses to the Border Patrol health insurance system We are anticipating additional income of approximately $1000000 or approximately 8 of the tax revenue between now and the end of the budget year June 30 2013 If you utilize our services and receive a bill please forward the bill to your insurance company Payment by the insurance company will be taken as payment in full for taxpayers of the District even if it is less than the full invoice For non-taxpayers we will continue with collection efforts to receive the full payment of the invoice

Arivaca Fire DistrictSignificant Progress Being Made

This training is designed for Arivaca residents with no previous medical training We also invite area medical workers from the Arivaca Clinic Arivaca Fire and No More Deaths Byrd Camp to join us to dialogue about providing effective medical care in the borderlands Norma Price MD practiced medicine in Atlanta GA for 25 years before moving to Arizona Since retiring she has been active with the Samaritans and No More Deaths since the organizations began She participates in administering humanitarian care and serves as medical consultant and educator for both organizations

Sunday November 18 o1-4pm Arivaca Community Center

DanSun Ranch especially Danny would like to thank all of the people for all the help since my accident Sunny could not have done it without you Arivaca is a great place to live People are willing to get down and dirty if their neighbor has fallen on difficult times Thank you all for your concern and support DanSun Ranch

Thank You

Come one come all to the fabulous Thanksgiving

Potluck Feast at the Arivaca Community Center It will be held on November 22nd from 1-3 Please bring a dish to share and your own place setting Join the c-ommunity to celebrate our gratitude for all the blessings in our lives It is such a beautiful

thing to share food while celebrating the spirit of our communityEveryone is welcome Bring all your family and friends Instruments and musicians welcome If therersquos interest a drumming circle will follow the feast

Thrus Nov 8 - 6pm - Arivaca Clinic Annual mtg amp dinner at Sweet Peas Cafe - call Julie Beal for reservations 398-2160 $$12Sunday Nov 18 - 1-4pm - Desert Aid Medical Training amp DialogueArivaca Community Center Free amp open to the publicSATURDAYS Every Sat - 9am Marians Market 1st Sat - 9am - Human Resources RUMMAGE SALE 3rd Sat - 1pm - Arivaca Family and Community Education Assn At the Old School (or at Library--call 594-5235 first) 3pm - Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting SUNDAYS - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for times - 398-28391st Sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop Assn meet at town water yard2nd Sun 4pm Arivaca Action Center - Board Mtgs 15925 W Universal Ranch Rd arivacaactioncenterinc gmailcomLast Sun - 530pm - Arivaca Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home MONDAYS - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - Silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire Dist Auxilary - at the Fire HouseTUESDAYS 1st Tues - 530pm Arivaca Alive promoting Arivaca - La Gitana Cantina - all welcome

1st Tues - 6pm - People Helping People - - Border Issues Community Chat - Providing hospitality and community support in the borderlands Arivaca Library2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-52393rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 333-8311 or 576-4466WEDNESDAYS 2nd Weds -4pm - Arivaca Coordinating Council ndash Human Resources Group mtg - Human Resource Office Public InvitedLast Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHURSDAYS 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy Fricchione for more info 398-98593rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg Fire House wwwarivacafiredistrictorg

FOR KIDSTues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 Creative Play Recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Comm Center) Call Ellen- 398-3010TEEN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WEDS - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIRL SCOUTS for all ages Contact Nathalie Dresang - 398- 3009FOR SENIORSTEATIME FOR SENIORS (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmSENIOR OUTINGS One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771

Send your notices to Connection POB 338 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

Meetings ampActivities

Around ArivacaPage 18 november 2012 connection

submitted by Glo WilliamsGreetings The Arivaca Action Center Inc is pleased to report that we received our 501(c)(3) exemption determination from the IRS as a public charity so gifts and contributions are deductible through the IRS We can also pursue additional possibilities that align with our mission of providing space for opportunities that enhance rural life Bring your ideas forward at the next board meeting on Sunday November 11th at 400 Free open computer hours and one-on-one classes are ongoing thanks to instructor Michele Fournier Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm Stop by and walk through the Art Gallery while you are there Featured artist Mark Dresangrsquos work is on display this month The Early Learning Center will

submitted by Nancy FricchioneArivaca Aliversquos holiday event raising funds to benefit the kids of Arivaca will be held December 8th We will be looking for donations of handmade crafts and candy for an old-fashioned holiday bazaar This will be a great time to pick up some low cost gifts and decorations for Christmas

Arivacarsquos Grande Dame Mary Jane

Broadhurst will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Sunday November 11 2012 I am hoping you have some room in the November issue to announce this milestone and to add that everyone is invited to her birthday celebration on Sunday November 11th at an Open House 300 pm - 500 pm at the Old Schoolhouse to come by and wish her a most happy And of course there will be cake

Describes plants growing in our area of the desert Includes 204 flowering plants with over 400 full color photographs

Designed for amateur wildflower enthusiasts the descriptions are written to easily aid identification

Index of Spanish common names

Available at Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee and La Gitana Cantina in ArivacaTubac Center of the Arts Tubac Presidio State Park in TubacBuenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge SasabeMariposa Books PatagoniaOrder at monicathebookstoreladycom or AdobeAlbatrossaolcom or call Maggie at 520-398-2379

Wildflowers a f i e l d g u i d e

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

Proceeds will go towards buying something great for the children of Arivaca Last year we bought an airplane teeter-totter for the community center playgroundPlease bring your donations of candy and crafts after Dec 1st to the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Co-op or the La Gitana Cantina For information call 398-9859

Kids enjoying the Teeter-Totter airplane at Arivaca Community Center playground purchased with funds from last years Arivaca Alives Candy Shack proceeds

Candy Shack and Holiday Gift Bazaar

Happy Birthday Mary Jane

be getting our licensing inspection visit at the end of October from the Arizona Department of Health Services Many of us have worked very hard to create a beautiful quality learning center for our youngest community members birth to 5 years old Glo Williams and Kathy Sheldon are overseeing this center and Rachel Barry is stepping up as Center Director We could use some help and donations getting the inside and outside of the building painted before the Artist Studio Tour in January The Arivaca Action Center will be hosting this event and several artists will be displaying their art at the Center If you are ready for little gardening we could also use help with our crop circle plot and invite all to stop by and join in the fun

Arivaca Action Center on the Move

RELAxING THERAPEUTIC massage by Kathishealingmassagecom in Arivaca at the Arivaca Action Center corner of Universal Ranch and Mesquite Roads Call Kathi Abbott at 520-904-9442 to schedule for Wednesdays between 11 am and 6 pm or Thursday mornings

HORSES BOARDED - Full service care Lg pens w shelters or box stalls with turnouts Close to trails Arena and round pen Trailer storage $ 235Mo THE RIDING CENTER Amado 520 398-2392

FOR SALE OR RENT - BY OWNER 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

URANTIA BOOK -Classes Mondays amp COSMIC FAMILY VOL 1 Classes Wednesdays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori by Elders amp Ministers Call first (520) 603-9932

GENTLE TOUCH Colt starting amp training 35 yrs exp Certified The Horseman Jimmy 398-3031

FOR SALE BY OWNER 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $325000 Terms By appointment only -l 480-993-8272

COSMOSERVICE Sundays 10 am Discussion Format - URANTIA BOOK Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori ndash Gabriel of Urantia amp Niann Emerson Chase amp Elders The Bright amp Morning Star Choir - Organic lunch follows Tours available Donations appreciated Call first (520) 603-9932

IF YOU BELIEVE out-sourcing American jobs is good business - Vote for Romney-Ryan

DUE TO THE GRASSHOPPERS mosquitos and lack of local foods the Community Center is cancelling the Desert Harvest Festival and local foods buffet that was scheduled for November 10th Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving potluck on November 22nd at 100 and share the delicious desert bounty there

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK November 22nd 1pm at Arivaca Community Center Everyone Welcome 398-3010 for more info

WE HAVE ANONYMOUS DONORS who are matching funds for all donations and membership fees we receive right now We are in need of some costly repairs and maintenance for the Community Center and very much appreciate your support Please mail all donations to ACC PO Box 36 Thank you so much

THE VEGETABLES available in November at the Arivaca Gardens booth are turnips radishes peppers lettuce and spinach Organic dates are also available The garden will be planting garlic Contact the garden about the days We also need volunteers to sell vegies at Marianrsquos Market on Saturdays Contact Rex Tucker at 398-2000 Hope to see you at the market and at the garden

SAVE THE DATE for the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Studio Tour - Saturday January 26 2013 Featuring a diversity of talent that makes our tiny town proud More info in upcoming Arivaca Connection and Green Valley News Tickets available beginning of January

RENT SALE - The Honey House Country living close to Arivaca $650 per mo $189500 2400 feet of space slump block construction Spacious comfortable place to live Used to be a honey processing plant Has a great kitchen with stainless appliances Great views of surrounding hills Can be rented partially furnished Separate Studio space and storage workshop on 25 fenced acres ~2 miles from town Call 398-3915

Cost 25 Cents per word bull You count - I accept Payment must be made prior to publication For Free amp Non-profit ads ONLY - No Charge NO PHONE ORDERS PLEASE -

Only written ads accepted bull Deadline 22th of each month

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HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon For info amp times 520-323-2229 or wwwal-anon-azorg

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aR e a SuppoR t Meet iNgS

Feature WriterS Mary Kasulaitis Tarenta Baldeschi Roxi Hardesty Judi Oyler Laurel Loew

ContributorSMartin LevowitzJ WilsonCeth JohnsonJaycee JohnsonAbe ParisHal MansfieldBarbara StockwellGlo WilliamsEllen DursemaBecky Meade

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 5203982379

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StaFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

CONNECTION

The open forum format is for ideas opinions experiences whatever you want to share with the worldYour submission must not use libelous profane or vulgar language

bull All rights reserved

bull Articles are solely the property of the named contributor reprint or use without their permission is prohibited

bull Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or the advertisers

bull Published monthly as an open forum journal

bull All contributions are welcome but should be less than 1000 words for general interest or 250 words for public notice articles

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Scott Van Boerums chaffeeJohn KazlauskaJan GaylordCal LambertAnn M PentonMark DresangPeg RockDaniel Chitwood

COVER Birds amp Bidens - by Maggie Milinovitch and PhotoShop

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

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Dan Haughtbull Licensedbull Bondedbull Insured

In business in Arizona 30 years

Located In Arivaca

520-398-3326Cell 520-975-1127

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520-399-1302

Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake680 W Camino Casa Verde

Green Valley AZ 85614wwwgasolinealleygvcom

Selected Pima Countyrsquos SbC

Small business of the year award

in Amado

in patagonia

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places to Go m people to see m things to Dotumacacori Nogalesin tubac in Arivaca

Green valley

Antiques amp CollectiblesReopening November 1st To welcome you during our reopening -with the

purchase of a semi-precious stone necklace youll receive a free matching bracelet

Our gems are all natural stones - no synthetics

HoursThursdays Fridays amp Saturdays 10 to 4 and by appointment 520-398-3033

Bill amp Connie Sparks

BIlls GEms amp mINEralsamp

Sat Nov 3 ndash 9 to 4 ndash Farmersrsquo Market Celebration of Dia de los Muertos ndash see ad page 3

Thurs Nov 22 ndash Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Arivaca Community Center

Sat Nov 24 ndash 7 ndash 11 ndash Dance to Al Foul ndash La Gitana Cantina

Oct11- 10a Talk- Facing the Climate Change Challenges Derek Lemione PhDThe challenges arise from complex social and natural systems interacting UU Congregation Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48 Turn EastSat Nov 17 - 9a 3rd Annual Amado Chili Cook Off - Amado Territory Classic Car Show Youth Talent Show amp lots of Chili Music by Beau Renfro amp Clear Country Maxima 99 Radio and Uncion Nortena Parking $2 or two cans of food - chili is $5 for all the tasting you can eat The Cook Off features CASI as well as a local cooks and fire departments Amado Territory exit 48 off I-19 Visit wwwamadoazcom Proceeds benefit Amado Food Bank Elephant Head Vol Fire Dept amp Amado Youth Alliance

Sat Nov 3 amp Sun Nov 4 - 10am to 5pm - Tubac An Art Experience - Historic Tubac Village Sponsored by Tubac Chamber of Commerce Info 520-398-2704 wwwtubacazcom

Sun Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River - Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001 Details on Page 16

Fri Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo - Tubac State Historic Park 1 Burruel St Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg Details on Page 16

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra - Tubac Plaza Main Stage wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542 Details on Page 16

Sat Nov 10 430-730 pm ndash St Andrewrsquos 60th Annual Barbecue St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Church 969 W Coungry Club Dr Nogales Pit-roasted beef barbecue tortillas beans cole slaw dessert beverage for $10 (adults) $6 (children) Take-out available $8 for lb barbecue Gift shop and bookstore open raffle of theme baskets Tickets available from Church members and at the door

Sunday Nov 18 at 4 pm - The Merling Trio in concert - Presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts at Americas Trade amp Commerce (formerly Sunrise Bank building) 825 N Grand Ave Nogales Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or Janice Pulliam at 706-614-6959

Sun Dec 2 2-6 pm Wine and Cheese Among the Trees 781 N Linda Vista Dr Nogales 23rd annual event will benefit St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees (mostly different each year) and numerous nativity scenes as well as a portion of the largest private collection of the late Hugh Cabotrsquos art work Sample 4 varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates For tickets call ClapperDeLong at (520) 287-5929 or St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic (520) 648-3242 75 Calle de las Tiendas Ste 129B Green Valley Tickets $25 (adults) and $5 (children) are available at the door

9am ndash Noon ndash Nov 3 ndash Visit the Desert Museum as the guest of Trico Electric Cooperative For members only ndash bring you Trico bill ndash meet the board learn about Tricorsquos programs and then learn about the animals Contact 520-744-2944 or wwwtricocoop

in tucsonFri amp Sat Nov 23 amp 24 - 11a - 4p - Patagonias 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk Contact Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060 See ad page 7

in sasabeSat Nov 17 - 10a - 330 - Grassland Fair - Buenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge See artice on page 11 for details

weds Nov 14 ndash 2 to 4 pm - Video showing of ldquoWhat they Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIrdquo Joyner-Green Valley Library Contact person Dr Daniel Wegener 520-663-5944 See article page 5 for details

Dec 1 amp 2 - 10a - 4p - 42nd annual La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori at the National Historical Park Tumacacori A celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley Free Contact Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0 See article on Page 14 for details

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d

DeAnza Restaurante amp Presenting a menu of Sonoran amp Southwestern Cuisine Dine in the relaxing atmosphere of our dining rooms or in the open air on our lovely patio

14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac OPEN 7 DAYS

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

Cantina

by Abe Paris

Step 1 Get a bottle half full with water because this keeps the grasshoppers from jumping out of the bottleStep 2 Go after dark You will see them up in the trees You will need a headlamp Grab the grasshoppers and put them in the bottle

How to Process Grasshoppers for Eating

Step 3 Put them in salt water and set to boil for 5 to 10 minutes Step 4 Let them dry 2 days straight Step5 Eat them Grasshoppers will taste like what they eat For example if they eat mint they will taste like mint Do not eat the spiny leg parts

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge 4th Annual

Saturday November 17th10 -330

Grassland Fair Featuring

educational talks bull music bull artdemonstrations amp exhibitsarchery lessions bull vendors

food bullactivities for kidsCall for info 520-823-4251

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge hosts its annual Grassland Fair a day of music

education local crafts fun for the kids and much more on Saturday November 17th 2012 from 1000 am to 330 pm Admission is free Exciting events will go all day Discover the sweeping grassland and its wildlife and learn about the rich history of this former ranchThe Fair is held at Buenos Aires Refuge Headquarters at the 1880s ranch house that is now the refuge Visitor Center with a grand view over the grasslands and majestic Baboquivari Peak This yearrsquos theme is ldquoBirds Bats and Butterfliesrdquo and experts will teach about the ldquoBrsquos of Buenos Airesrdquo See new visitor center exhibits and demonstrations of the masked bobwhite quail live birds of prey and live reptiles amphibians and invertebrate ldquocreepy crawliesrdquo A special presence at the fair is the Wilbur-Cruce Spanish Colonial Horses a type of Spanish horse that originated here on the Buenos Aires Ranch Bring the kids as there will be ongoing hands-on projects for them to enjoy in our Kids Corner A childrenrsquos wildlife art contest will have entries filling the walls of the Visitor Center and awards will be presented at the fairFood and shopping are available throughout the day in the open-air venue Local artisans will offer a variety of

crafts including photographs jewelry clothing and more as well as delicious regional foods Latin American musicians are featured midday and the rousing and athletic Aztec dancers perform at 245 pmCome and learn about grassland and riparian ecosystems and the challenges of managing the special plants and animals of this beautiful area Enjoy the wildlife the stunning mountain views and learn about efforts to bring back the endangered masked bobwhite quail and pronghorns back to their native grasslandYou may want to allow extra time to explore trails take a driving tour or amble along the boardwalk at the beautiful Arivaca Cienega The Refuge is located near Sasabe The scenic drive will take you past the Arivaca Cienega and its boardwalk trail Take I-19 to the AmadoArivaca Road exit (Exit 48) and follow Arivaca Road 23 miles to Arivaca then angle right onto Arivaca-Sasabe Road After 12 miles turn left onto AZ 286 and drive four miles then turn left onto the headquartersrsquo entrance roadFor more information go to the Friends of Buenos Aires NWR website at httpfriendsofbanwrorg or look on Facebook You may also call the Refuge at 5208234251

GRASSLAND FAIR AT BUENOS AIRES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

VOTE

November 6

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(520) 398-9665cougartrailwildbluenet wwwazseniorbuddiescom

Senior BuddiesEstate amp Moving Sales

Ginny amp Buddy Sahuarita to Rio RicoProven honest amp reliableWorking as a team

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom is Locally Owned amp Operated

261-2411

New bull Used amp Hard-to-Find

Personalized recommendations for great reads

All available online or with a quick phone call

Monica Tilley - 398-9650wwwthebookstoreladycom monicathebookstoreladycom

The Book Store Lady

Cactus Rose GalleryJewelry Original Paintings amp Prints

Photography Pottery Gourd Art

Located next to the Mercantile with Nancys Tailor Shop

Open Wed- Sun 10-4

I donrsquot remember life without my sister Erika She and I

are only 18 months apart and (other than a few squabbles) have been best friends for 40 years (Ugh ndash 40) As kids we were the perfect blend of frilly princesses and rough-and-tumble tomboys Our daily pleasures consisted of hours of bike riding (we pretended our bikes were horses) producing variety shows for our parents (complete with commercials) building forts in the woods hosting tea parties (all pets invited of course) and playing any version of dolls (miniature baby and Barbee) One of our favorite activities was building forts On the weekends or on summer vacations ndash Erika and I would move out of our bedrooms and move into our unconventional dwellings - a refrigerator box outside became an apartment with window cutouts and crayon-applied kitchen appliances (we slept curled up together with at least one small dog and the box upright ndash not lengthwise (Ahh the days before stiff knees) Sometimes the living room would be transformed into a complex series of caves and tunnels with tables draped in blankets As kids in Nogales we had an elaborate fort in a small forest in our neighborhood and while living in the Bahamas a small dingy became our ldquoguest houserdquo - we actually slept in that thing floating in the salt-water canal behind our houseIn our quest to make the most of impending adulthood (a future I dreaded) Erika and I made promises to stay close We knew that we would have separate families and separate homes but we planned to be neighbors ndash within walking distance - and have our children at the same time We would take turns babysitting for each other and spend time together being moms and best friends Well the reality is ndash I live on the farm that my husbandrsquos family owns in Amado and Erika lives an hour away in Tucson where her husband works I canrsquot move my farm and there is no work out in the country for Scott We get together as often as we can and talk on the phone quite a bit but an hour is actually pretty far away when you have a job and kids and school and all the other stuff that limits your time It was about 8 years ago when

Erika and I made another promise We were visiting our Grandmother in Minnesota when an article in a magazine tickled both of our insides It was about a group of women who have renovated old travel trailers adding gitchy western deacutecor ndash who would get together and go on little excursions We were so enamored with the little trailers equipped vintage appliances and frilly curtains that we hatched a plan to (someday) get our own (It seems that we were still looking for a fort to escape to) Even as I was making my promise I didnrsquot believe that we would ever actually do it I had already learned how life flies by and responsibility keeps you from indulging your personal desires When would I ever have an extra couple of thousand dollars to spend on a trailer instead of on utility bills car payments or groceries But we planned away that week in my Grandmotherrsquos house We even named our trailers ndash Erikarsquos would be Mexicali Rose (she was still being teased for sneaking across the border in high school on a regular basis) and mine would be Ramble On Rose (in keeping with the rose theme and to honor the Grateful Dead song of the same name) The dream was all but forgotten until recently Erika who was taking a break from mothering housekeeping studying (she is going to college to be a nurse) and working a part time job did a Craigslist search and by the end of the week she had bought a run-down 14rsquo travel trailer for $600 I started looking on Craigslist too but I couldnrsquot find anything I could afford Then I got a call from Erika She and her husband had found a vintage 1965 Shasta and bought it for me (ldquoif you want ithelliprdquo they said) for $250 The Shasta smelled awful ndash apparently itrsquos latest inhabitants were packrats but Erika and I proudly admired our new forts ndash parked side-by-side in her front yard ndash and have been getting together weekly for ldquoShasta Daysrdquo to clean paint refinish and decorate our little trailers and to plan our new adventures Somehow despite our busy lives we are finding the time for our dreamErikarsquos 40th birthday is coming up For her present I ordered two books on renovating travel trailers and I am embroidering and framing the following phrase for her as a gift A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams

The 42nd annual Fiesta at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park will take place from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday December 1 and 10 to 4 pm on Sunday the 2nd There is no charge for this event and admission to the park is free during the fiesta This is a celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley The two-day event will feature Native American Mexican and Southwest food crafts and performances Fifty booths representing a wide variety of local non-profit historical cultural and religious organizations will provide food handicrafts and information On the main stage there will be all-day continuous free entertainment featuring a multi-cultural variety of dance and music groups There will be all-day demonstrations of paper flower making rawhide braiding leatherworking horse hair rope making and tortilla making For children there will be pintildeatas hands-on traditional crafts and

La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori 42nd Annual Celebration

at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Parkactivities and live raptors Guided tours of the mission will be available both days as well as guided walks to the Santa Cruz River Sunday will begin with a traditional Mariachi Procession and Mass in front of the old mission church The procession begins in front of the visitor center at 1000 Mass begins when the procession returns to the church approximately 1030 No photos are permitted during the procession or mass or while sacred dances are being performedNo dogs or other pets are allowed in the park or on the fiesta grounds during the fiesta weekend The Anza Trailhead is closed to horseback riders during the fiesta The Tumacaacutecori Fiesta is sponsored by the National Park Service Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is located 45 miles south of Tucson and 15 miles north of Nogales Take exit 29 off of I-19 and follow the signs For information call the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0

Two Sisters One Dream

Laurel Loew

We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a

few but we cant have both Louis D Brandeis

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Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

Join us as we Worship and Praise the LordSunday Morning Worship - 1030 am

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Wednesday Evening Meeting amp Bible Study - 6pm - Potluck at 5pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSEDThurs amp Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Sat 9-12

For Appointments call 520-407-5500 Ext 4503Clinic Hours

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSED bull Thurs - 9- 4 bull Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Saturday - 9 - 12

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca clinic

by Mark DresangPersons of the Dialogue Lucretia and Socarides ldquoWe write our own story Singularly we develop the players the scenery and all that matters The story is complicated no matter how it beginsrdquo(1)LUCRETIA Keep mopping Socrats I can easily talk while you mopSOCARIDES Then because of ldquoequifinality ndash the view that many beginnings can lead to the same results [i]n other words a specific outcomerdquo(2) the two of us will have made a clean sweep of the whole matter LU We will have only begun to clean house Yalersquos edifice is largeSOC ldquoThe greatest challenge that the United States has to face since its founding a struggle for the American soulrdquo(3) This is not Lincolnrsquos log cabinLU I particularly agree with Yale that individuals need to be independent responsible self-reliant accountable productive autonomous ndash keep mopping Socrats ndash and imaginativeSOC As he says we cannot be dependent on the government to take care of us That would be a state of dependency and a result of deficit thinkingLU What made and makes America great are personal liberty and independence ingenuity invention ldquothe right to succeed and fail on our ownrdquo and ldquocourageous determinationrdquo ldquoWe are sovereign independent actorsrdquo and we ldquocreate our own success storiesrdquoSOC He is very insistent on that and who would argue that positionLU And that things are not too complex for individuals to understand and figure outSOC Well Yale does say ldquosociety was not as complex as it is todayrdquo

and that ldquosociety [is] increasing in size and becoming more complexrdquo and that ldquolife is complicatedrdquo and that ldquothe American narrative is one of continuous outbursts ndash disorder and confusionrdquo and that it is intimidating to live in ldquoa world whose composition transforms from moment to moment [and] is in a constant fluxrdquoLU But too complex for individual persons to understand Too complex to allow successSOC I was afraid you would bring up success I think success needs to be defined Lucretia LU We donrsquot all know what success is SocratsSOC I donrsquot Listen to this please Lucretia ldquoOur ideas about success are themselves based on preconceptions and are also part of a self-perpetuating cycle preventing us from achieving the genuine success and happiness that we seek Fixation on [mundane] concerns subverts our best efforts leading either to counterfeit success or true frustrationrdquo(4) Some other day some other time we must talk about success LU Rome wasnrsquot destroyed in one day SocratsSOC ldquoWasnrsquot builtrdquo you meanLU Built destroyed whatever Socrats Yalersquos point is that ldquoit is up to each individual to use their natural strengths to create their own success for themselves their families and their communitiesrdquo(5)SOC Please donrsquot use that wordLU What wordSOC Natural It opens up a whole other can of wormsLU Yoursquore just dying to talk about Darwin the State of Nature the organic model natural law natural rights natural rules self-generation the natural instincts

SOC And free will Page one hundred sixteenLU Socrats we need to identify the major premises of Yalersquos book We must start with those firstSOC And we have Donrsquot depend on the government be autonomous and independent and success will be the result or sometimes failure like perhaps Penn State ldquoThe right to succeed and failrdquoLU The possibility of failure aside Socrats the point is that we must stick with what made America great Regain that greatness Take the constitution seriouslySOC We have become deficit thinkers and depend on the government to take care of our basic needsLU And if we return to the principles of the founding fathers we will regain our greatness And in short letrsquos start ldquofocusing on whatrsquos right about America and the American PeoplerdquoSOC This is not a good time to be Greek is itLU We donrsquot have time to talk about the rest of the world Socrats Itrsquos America wersquore interested in SOC Yale suggests that America is skating on thin iceLU The thin ice idiom yet again C Hues was right Socrats you need to ldquoget a liferdquoSOC What-do-artists-know-anywayLU I think Yale is an artist the way he has put his thoughts and ideas together Did you read his ldquoOde to Wordsrdquo He really cares about his country and the people I can admire a person who takes the time to do such a thingSOC Donrsquot forget people like Maggie and library Mary Theyrsquove been putting their ideas down on paper for years

LU I donrsquot get the connection SOC You should start And anyway I have been wondering if there is another way to look at the whole thingLU And you Socarides are ndash I suppose ndash the one who has this other way of looking at this ldquoculture of dependencyculture of successrdquo themeSOC No actually the ideas belong to Otto Rank and Ernest BeckerLU What could psychoanalysis

and the social sciences have to do with dependency and success What ideas have they possibly added to the great thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment and the principles propounded by the founding fathers What can they do about our ldquofinding our harmonic place [and] ending the culture of dependency for our children and everyone elserdquo(6)SOC Well their stuff is sort of different some might say complexLU Too complex for independent self-reliant autonomous persons like ourselvesSOC Well Yalersquos profiteers and politeers will-not-care-for-it-at-all letrsquos put it that wayLU And we should care about them Screw lsquoem Keep mopping Socrats wersquore not half way doneSOC Surely we are at least half way doneLU In your dreams Socrats We have undertaken a large project here Although we are tired we shall not rest until we have looked at these things from all the angles Therersquos a spot there Socrats no right there SOC ldquoThou art all fair my love there is no spot in theerdquo(7) but please move your feet Lucretia yoursquore standing on the mop Would you de-feat meLU Oh sorry Socrats no I would simply help you under-standSOC Merci beaucoup mon cherie Thank you belovedLU Il nrsquoya pas de qua mon petite pois Donrsquot mention it my little peaSOC Nice sandals by the way Hasta proximaLU They make me ldquofeel Barefoot all over as the Boys sayrdquo(8) Ciao for nowThe web site for Yalersquos book is wwwstrengthbasednationcom(1)) Wishnick Yale From a Culture of Dependency To a Culture of Success p 1641 Ibid p 152 Ibid p 127(4) Wallace B Alan Buddhism with an Attitude p 19(5) Wishnick p 103 (6) Ibid Part Three Eight(7) Bible Song of Solomon 47(8) Habegger My Wars are Laid Away in Books (The Life of Emily Dickinson) p 583

Platonic TectonicsTwo Lucretia Talks the Walk While Socarides Walks the Talk

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

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at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patiobull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use microsoft Word excel Publisher or Power Pointbull Homework help availablebullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch Library Hours are Closed Sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and Sat 9-5

to renew books call the renewal line at 903-2865 or Caviglia-arivaca branch Library at 594-5235

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Dia de los muertos is a time to honor and celebrate those who

have died We celebrate the lives of our loved ones and prepare altars for them In addition to friends and family we in Arivaca can honor all those who have lost their lives in our surrounding desert Many of you have most likely encountered belongings left in the desert by travelers And some of you may have picked up a few of these items throughout the years We have no way of knowing what happened to the person who was carrying them We can only hope that they made it through this harsh desert safely But it is possible that they are missing or lost their life in attempting to cross this land We invite you to bring some found objects from the desert to the All Souls Corner so we can honor and celebrate those who have struggled and possibly died while walking through this area

Dia de los Muertos

Library NewsBy Mary Kasulaitis

I am retiring from the Caviglia-Arivaca Library on November

17 I would like to thank everyone for all your help during the 12 years that I have been here It has been a wonderful place to work But donrsquot worry you may still see me I plan to volunteerA list of books about Arivaca and its history is up on the Caviglia-Arivaca Branch web page at wwwlibrarypimagovlocationsarivacaUsed books are for sale every day in the Meeting Room at the Arivaca Library courtesy of the Friends of the Arivaca Library New copies of Ruby Arizona Mining Mayhem and Murder and also Frontier Lady of Letters the heroic love story of Ines Fraser by Al and Bob Ring are available as well Ask at the desk for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Coey for more information at 594-5239 We can help you with e-readersWe would like to thank Beverly and Ranch Yach for the donation of a microscope to the Library

Sunday Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River will host the second annual community picnic on at the Tubac Community Center 50 Tubac Road in Tubac The event is sponsored by global Community Communications Alliance and the Hilltop Gallery Bring your family a picnic blankets and chairs and spend the afternoon celebrating the Santa Cruz River In addition to guided river walks there will be a youth art contest featuring the art work of students from kindergarten through grade 12 Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001

Thurs Nov 15 ndash 1 to 3 p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Drive Green Valley Main Program Suzanne Brayer on information that can be found in ldquoWills and Probaterdquo As genealogists we depend on clues to aid our trek along the ancestral trail Probate records can be a mother lode of clues Decedentrsquos date of death names of spouse and children in-laws places of residence land ownership religion and military service are just a few of the juicy tidbits these records can reveal Suzanne will provide strategies and sources to help analyze probate records and reconstruct family relationships Short Program Jon Ott will demonstrate ldquoIrfanViewrdquo a free to use image file manipulation software that is a very fast small compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for Windows users Visitors are welcome Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or joannherbstcoxnet) for more information or Google ldquogvgs azrdquo

follow the route of their pipeline through the foothills east of Mt Wrightson Wonderful views enhance this well-designed trail Meet at the Patagonia Post Office at 830 am with lunch and water Call hike leaders Chris and Mary Strohm to register or with questions 530-545-1191

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp 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 CosmoWorshiptrade sacred holiday songs written by the choirrsquos founder Donations appreciated wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sat Dec 8TH 11a - 3p - Equine Voices Rescue amp Sanctuary Holiday Open House in Amado Celebrate the holiday season at our fourth annual Open House Meet Gulliver our mascot and symbol of horse rescue and our other 40+ equine ldquoresidentsrdquo Relax and enjoy music food raffles and of course shopping at Gulliverrsquos General Store Tours of the ranch will be available and horse training techniques will be demonstrated 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 equinevoicesorg

Fri Dec 14 7 pm - Holiday Celebration - Live music baked yummies Santa Claus a Christmas play called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo and a special childrenrsquos Christmas songs presentation Ages 12 amp up - $9 advance $12 day of event Ages 6-11 - $6 advance $9 day of event Ages 5 amp under ndash free Proceeds benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Avalon Gardens 2074 Pendleton Dr Tumacacori AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sunday Dec 16th 2 pm - Christmas Concert by TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra a magnificent 40-voice choir Opening performance by Israfel Awakened Donations appreciated and benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Tubac Plaza Main Stage 29 Tubac Plaza Tubac AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

more Places to go - People to See - things to Do

Friday Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo with Dr Wendell Wilson Noted Tucson scientist and artist Dr Wendell Wilson will be the guest speaker at the Tubac Historical Societyrsquos membership meeting His illustrated presentation on the history of mineral art will feature extraordinary photographs of world famous mineral specimens as well as his artwork of minerals and mining artifacts Dr Also a display of his original paintings and rare publications from his personal collection The public is invited Tubac Presidio State Historic Park 1 Burruel Street in Tubac Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg

Fri Nov 16 - 215 pm - The Democratic Women in Action present ldquoThe Separation of Church and Staterdquo Richard Miller Member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will be our speaker This is an important topic in these times as religious values are creeping into our policy-making This is a fascinating talk that everyone should hear Wersquoll see you at the Joyner-Green Valley Library The public is welcome and encouraged to attend

Sat Nov 17 hike about 5 miles on the Arizona Trail from Kentucky Camp to Apache Springs with Friends of Sonoita Creek We wlll begin with a visit to the restored buildings which housed the Santa Rita Water Company and then

If you think Trickle-Down Economics is a good way to run a country - leaving the middle-class to hope for scraps from the mega-wealthy - Vote for Romney - Ryan

Just Vote

pAGE 17

Arivaca Helping Hear tsWere here to help serve the needs of Arivaca residents (living within the 85601 zip code area) If you need a little help with any of the following expenses give us a call

bull Propane bull Rent bull Water Company bull Gasoline bull Clinic Co-pay bull Phone bull Medical bull Auto Repair bull Taxes bull Eyeglasses amp Other approved expenses

Restrictions apply on types of expenses amounts and frequency of disbursals Arivaca Helping Hearts pays the expenses directly to the vender

Helping Ease Arivacans

Rough Times

Contact us at 398-8515 or 398-3033PO Box 156 Arivaca AZ 85601

Arivaca Community Desert Aid Medical Training amp Dialogue

Thanksgiving Potluck

Dr Norma Price will be offering a basic medical training to the Arivaca community that will cover common illnesses and injuries that residents may encounter when coming into contact with people crossing through the borderlands Topics will include blister care dehydration and heat-related illness sprains and strains hypothermia problems associated with drinking dirty water along with learning to access support with medical situations how to recognize medical emergencies and knowing when to call 9-1-1

by Chief Scot Van Boerum

As mentioned in last monthrsquos Connection we are in the process of updating our Five Year Strategic Plan We recently had a meeting at which several members of the public expressed their views on the District One of the suggestions that came out of the meeting was to provide a more specific picture of the District I believe the two most important measures of the success of the District are the services we provide and the tax rate We want to provide the best service at the lowest tax rate possibleThe strategic plan called for the District to effectively manage expenses through several efforts which directly resulted in a carryover of $50000 from last year into this current year When I assumed the role of Fire Chief this past March 64 of the budgeted revenues were based on taxes This is generally in line with the fire districts in Pima County where the average is 71 For the current budget year only 34 of our anticipated revenues are derived from taxes The balance of the anticipated revenue $25394963 is coming from alternative funding sources This is in line with our strategic plan which called for finding alternative revenue streams to maintain or reduce the tax burden on the residents of the DistrictThe current yearrsquos budgeted income includes grants that make up 27 To date we have applied for seventeen grants and successfully received $11569911 in grant funding with seven of the applications still pending In addition we have diligently

worked on improving our response capability for wild fire incidents both within and outside of the District Through training acquisition of equipment and vehicles we are able to more effectively respond to these incidents which also generate income when we respond outside of the District We currently have over $7000000 20 of income in receivables from the state of Arizona for wildland responses under our state cooperative agreementFinally we are working on shifting some of the burden from the taxpayer to the people who utilize our services To do this we have started charging for EMS responses by the District This is a revenue stream that has previously gone untapped To date we have already received over $120000 in unbudgeted revenue from insurance companies This includes sending bills for all responses involving illegal border crossers which account for over 15 of our EMS responses to the Border Patrol health insurance system We are anticipating additional income of approximately $1000000 or approximately 8 of the tax revenue between now and the end of the budget year June 30 2013 If you utilize our services and receive a bill please forward the bill to your insurance company Payment by the insurance company will be taken as payment in full for taxpayers of the District even if it is less than the full invoice For non-taxpayers we will continue with collection efforts to receive the full payment of the invoice

Arivaca Fire DistrictSignificant Progress Being Made

This training is designed for Arivaca residents with no previous medical training We also invite area medical workers from the Arivaca Clinic Arivaca Fire and No More Deaths Byrd Camp to join us to dialogue about providing effective medical care in the borderlands Norma Price MD practiced medicine in Atlanta GA for 25 years before moving to Arizona Since retiring she has been active with the Samaritans and No More Deaths since the organizations began She participates in administering humanitarian care and serves as medical consultant and educator for both organizations

Sunday November 18 o1-4pm Arivaca Community Center

DanSun Ranch especially Danny would like to thank all of the people for all the help since my accident Sunny could not have done it without you Arivaca is a great place to live People are willing to get down and dirty if their neighbor has fallen on difficult times Thank you all for your concern and support DanSun Ranch

Thank You

Come one come all to the fabulous Thanksgiving

Potluck Feast at the Arivaca Community Center It will be held on November 22nd from 1-3 Please bring a dish to share and your own place setting Join the c-ommunity to celebrate our gratitude for all the blessings in our lives It is such a beautiful

thing to share food while celebrating the spirit of our communityEveryone is welcome Bring all your family and friends Instruments and musicians welcome If therersquos interest a drumming circle will follow the feast

Thrus Nov 8 - 6pm - Arivaca Clinic Annual mtg amp dinner at Sweet Peas Cafe - call Julie Beal for reservations 398-2160 $$12Sunday Nov 18 - 1-4pm - Desert Aid Medical Training amp DialogueArivaca Community Center Free amp open to the publicSATURDAYS Every Sat - 9am Marians Market 1st Sat - 9am - Human Resources RUMMAGE SALE 3rd Sat - 1pm - Arivaca Family and Community Education Assn At the Old School (or at Library--call 594-5235 first) 3pm - Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting SUNDAYS - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for times - 398-28391st Sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop Assn meet at town water yard2nd Sun 4pm Arivaca Action Center - Board Mtgs 15925 W Universal Ranch Rd arivacaactioncenterinc gmailcomLast Sun - 530pm - Arivaca Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home MONDAYS - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - Silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire Dist Auxilary - at the Fire HouseTUESDAYS 1st Tues - 530pm Arivaca Alive promoting Arivaca - La Gitana Cantina - all welcome

1st Tues - 6pm - People Helping People - - Border Issues Community Chat - Providing hospitality and community support in the borderlands Arivaca Library2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-52393rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 333-8311 or 576-4466WEDNESDAYS 2nd Weds -4pm - Arivaca Coordinating Council ndash Human Resources Group mtg - Human Resource Office Public InvitedLast Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHURSDAYS 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy Fricchione for more info 398-98593rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg Fire House wwwarivacafiredistrictorg

FOR KIDSTues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 Creative Play Recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Comm Center) Call Ellen- 398-3010TEEN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WEDS - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIRL SCOUTS for all ages Contact Nathalie Dresang - 398- 3009FOR SENIORSTEATIME FOR SENIORS (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmSENIOR OUTINGS One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771

Send your notices to Connection POB 338 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

Meetings ampActivities

Around ArivacaPage 18 november 2012 connection

submitted by Glo WilliamsGreetings The Arivaca Action Center Inc is pleased to report that we received our 501(c)(3) exemption determination from the IRS as a public charity so gifts and contributions are deductible through the IRS We can also pursue additional possibilities that align with our mission of providing space for opportunities that enhance rural life Bring your ideas forward at the next board meeting on Sunday November 11th at 400 Free open computer hours and one-on-one classes are ongoing thanks to instructor Michele Fournier Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm Stop by and walk through the Art Gallery while you are there Featured artist Mark Dresangrsquos work is on display this month The Early Learning Center will

submitted by Nancy FricchioneArivaca Aliversquos holiday event raising funds to benefit the kids of Arivaca will be held December 8th We will be looking for donations of handmade crafts and candy for an old-fashioned holiday bazaar This will be a great time to pick up some low cost gifts and decorations for Christmas

Arivacarsquos Grande Dame Mary Jane

Broadhurst will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Sunday November 11 2012 I am hoping you have some room in the November issue to announce this milestone and to add that everyone is invited to her birthday celebration on Sunday November 11th at an Open House 300 pm - 500 pm at the Old Schoolhouse to come by and wish her a most happy And of course there will be cake

Describes plants growing in our area of the desert Includes 204 flowering plants with over 400 full color photographs

Designed for amateur wildflower enthusiasts the descriptions are written to easily aid identification

Index of Spanish common names

Available at Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee and La Gitana Cantina in ArivacaTubac Center of the Arts Tubac Presidio State Park in TubacBuenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge SasabeMariposa Books PatagoniaOrder at monicathebookstoreladycom or AdobeAlbatrossaolcom or call Maggie at 520-398-2379

Wildflowers a f i e l d g u i d e

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

Proceeds will go towards buying something great for the children of Arivaca Last year we bought an airplane teeter-totter for the community center playgroundPlease bring your donations of candy and crafts after Dec 1st to the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Co-op or the La Gitana Cantina For information call 398-9859

Kids enjoying the Teeter-Totter airplane at Arivaca Community Center playground purchased with funds from last years Arivaca Alives Candy Shack proceeds

Candy Shack and Holiday Gift Bazaar

Happy Birthday Mary Jane

be getting our licensing inspection visit at the end of October from the Arizona Department of Health Services Many of us have worked very hard to create a beautiful quality learning center for our youngest community members birth to 5 years old Glo Williams and Kathy Sheldon are overseeing this center and Rachel Barry is stepping up as Center Director We could use some help and donations getting the inside and outside of the building painted before the Artist Studio Tour in January The Arivaca Action Center will be hosting this event and several artists will be displaying their art at the Center If you are ready for little gardening we could also use help with our crop circle plot and invite all to stop by and join in the fun

Arivaca Action Center on the Move

RELAxING THERAPEUTIC massage by Kathishealingmassagecom in Arivaca at the Arivaca Action Center corner of Universal Ranch and Mesquite Roads Call Kathi Abbott at 520-904-9442 to schedule for Wednesdays between 11 am and 6 pm or Thursday mornings

HORSES BOARDED - Full service care Lg pens w shelters or box stalls with turnouts Close to trails Arena and round pen Trailer storage $ 235Mo THE RIDING CENTER Amado 520 398-2392

FOR SALE OR RENT - BY OWNER 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

URANTIA BOOK -Classes Mondays amp COSMIC FAMILY VOL 1 Classes Wednesdays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori by Elders amp Ministers Call first (520) 603-9932

GENTLE TOUCH Colt starting amp training 35 yrs exp Certified The Horseman Jimmy 398-3031

FOR SALE BY OWNER 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $325000 Terms By appointment only -l 480-993-8272

COSMOSERVICE Sundays 10 am Discussion Format - URANTIA BOOK Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori ndash Gabriel of Urantia amp Niann Emerson Chase amp Elders The Bright amp Morning Star Choir - Organic lunch follows Tours available Donations appreciated Call first (520) 603-9932

IF YOU BELIEVE out-sourcing American jobs is good business - Vote for Romney-Ryan

DUE TO THE GRASSHOPPERS mosquitos and lack of local foods the Community Center is cancelling the Desert Harvest Festival and local foods buffet that was scheduled for November 10th Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving potluck on November 22nd at 100 and share the delicious desert bounty there

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK November 22nd 1pm at Arivaca Community Center Everyone Welcome 398-3010 for more info

WE HAVE ANONYMOUS DONORS who are matching funds for all donations and membership fees we receive right now We are in need of some costly repairs and maintenance for the Community Center and very much appreciate your support Please mail all donations to ACC PO Box 36 Thank you so much

THE VEGETABLES available in November at the Arivaca Gardens booth are turnips radishes peppers lettuce and spinach Organic dates are also available The garden will be planting garlic Contact the garden about the days We also need volunteers to sell vegies at Marianrsquos Market on Saturdays Contact Rex Tucker at 398-2000 Hope to see you at the market and at the garden

SAVE THE DATE for the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Studio Tour - Saturday January 26 2013 Featuring a diversity of talent that makes our tiny town proud More info in upcoming Arivaca Connection and Green Valley News Tickets available beginning of January

RENT SALE - The Honey House Country living close to Arivaca $650 per mo $189500 2400 feet of space slump block construction Spacious comfortable place to live Used to be a honey processing plant Has a great kitchen with stainless appliances Great views of surrounding hills Can be rented partially furnished Separate Studio space and storage workshop on 25 fenced acres ~2 miles from town Call 398-3915

Cost 25 Cents per word bull You count - I accept Payment must be made prior to publication For Free amp Non-profit ads ONLY - No Charge NO PHONE ORDERS PLEASE -

Only written ads accepted bull Deadline 22th of each month

Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon For info amp times 520-323-2229 or wwwal-anon-azorg

TUBAC AL-ANON AA MTGS Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ARIVACA AA MEETINGS Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONERS-AA mtg - Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

aR e a SuppoR t Meet iNgS

Feature WriterS Mary Kasulaitis Tarenta Baldeschi Roxi Hardesty Judi Oyler Laurel Loew

ContributorSMartin LevowitzJ WilsonCeth JohnsonJaycee JohnsonAbe ParisHal MansfieldBarbara StockwellGlo WilliamsEllen DursemaBecky Meade

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 5203982379

email SoAZVoxaolcom wwwarivaca-connectioncom

StaFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

CONNECTION

The open forum format is for ideas opinions experiences whatever you want to share with the worldYour submission must not use libelous profane or vulgar language

bull All rights reserved

bull Articles are solely the property of the named contributor reprint or use without their permission is prohibited

bull Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or the advertisers

bull Published monthly as an open forum journal

bull All contributions are welcome but should be less than 1000 words for general interest or 250 words for public notice articles

bull DEADLINE 10 days prior to the end of the month

Scott Van Boerums chaffeeJohn KazlauskaJan GaylordCal LambertAnn M PentonMark DresangPeg RockDaniel Chitwood

COVER Birds amp Bidens - by Maggie Milinovitch and PhotoShop

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

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CEDAR CREEK Services

Dan Haughtbull Licensedbull Bondedbull Insured

In business in Arizona 30 years

Located In Arivaca

520-398-3326Cell 520-975-1127

bull WELL DRILLING ∙ PLuMBING REPAIRS

bull PuMP INSTALLATION amp REPAIRSbull WATER STORAGE TANKS bull SEPTIC TANKS- NEW amp REPAIRbull uNDERGROuND uTILITIES bull EXCAVATION amp GRADING

bull BACKHOE amp DuMP TRuCK SERVICE

bullbullbull FREE ESTIMATES bullbullbull

Un-Classifieds

RDs BACKHOE SERVICE - Septic perks trenching amp grading Licensed amp Insured 30 yrs exp 398-9654

NOVEMBER 6TH - Your vote counts - go out and do it

20 ACRES FOR SALE 14050 W Jalisco Rd Well electric small septic horse corral sheds small structure and fully fenced Asking $79000 520-396-0865 or jferris94yahoocom

Johnnie Lakersquos

520-399-1302

Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake680 W Camino Casa Verde

Green Valley AZ 85614wwwgasolinealleygvcom

Selected Pima Countyrsquos SbC

Small business of the year award

in Amado

in patagonia

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

places to Go m people to see m things to Dotumacacori Nogalesin tubac in Arivaca

Green valley

Antiques amp CollectiblesReopening November 1st To welcome you during our reopening -with the

purchase of a semi-precious stone necklace youll receive a free matching bracelet

Our gems are all natural stones - no synthetics

HoursThursdays Fridays amp Saturdays 10 to 4 and by appointment 520-398-3033

Bill amp Connie Sparks

BIlls GEms amp mINEralsamp

Sat Nov 3 ndash 9 to 4 ndash Farmersrsquo Market Celebration of Dia de los Muertos ndash see ad page 3

Thurs Nov 22 ndash Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Arivaca Community Center

Sat Nov 24 ndash 7 ndash 11 ndash Dance to Al Foul ndash La Gitana Cantina

Oct11- 10a Talk- Facing the Climate Change Challenges Derek Lemione PhDThe challenges arise from complex social and natural systems interacting UU Congregation Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48 Turn EastSat Nov 17 - 9a 3rd Annual Amado Chili Cook Off - Amado Territory Classic Car Show Youth Talent Show amp lots of Chili Music by Beau Renfro amp Clear Country Maxima 99 Radio and Uncion Nortena Parking $2 or two cans of food - chili is $5 for all the tasting you can eat The Cook Off features CASI as well as a local cooks and fire departments Amado Territory exit 48 off I-19 Visit wwwamadoazcom Proceeds benefit Amado Food Bank Elephant Head Vol Fire Dept amp Amado Youth Alliance

Sat Nov 3 amp Sun Nov 4 - 10am to 5pm - Tubac An Art Experience - Historic Tubac Village Sponsored by Tubac Chamber of Commerce Info 520-398-2704 wwwtubacazcom

Sun Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River - Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001 Details on Page 16

Fri Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo - Tubac State Historic Park 1 Burruel St Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg Details on Page 16

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra - Tubac Plaza Main Stage wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542 Details on Page 16

Sat Nov 10 430-730 pm ndash St Andrewrsquos 60th Annual Barbecue St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Church 969 W Coungry Club Dr Nogales Pit-roasted beef barbecue tortillas beans cole slaw dessert beverage for $10 (adults) $6 (children) Take-out available $8 for lb barbecue Gift shop and bookstore open raffle of theme baskets Tickets available from Church members and at the door

Sunday Nov 18 at 4 pm - The Merling Trio in concert - Presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts at Americas Trade amp Commerce (formerly Sunrise Bank building) 825 N Grand Ave Nogales Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or Janice Pulliam at 706-614-6959

Sun Dec 2 2-6 pm Wine and Cheese Among the Trees 781 N Linda Vista Dr Nogales 23rd annual event will benefit St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees (mostly different each year) and numerous nativity scenes as well as a portion of the largest private collection of the late Hugh Cabotrsquos art work Sample 4 varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates For tickets call ClapperDeLong at (520) 287-5929 or St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic (520) 648-3242 75 Calle de las Tiendas Ste 129B Green Valley Tickets $25 (adults) and $5 (children) are available at the door

9am ndash Noon ndash Nov 3 ndash Visit the Desert Museum as the guest of Trico Electric Cooperative For members only ndash bring you Trico bill ndash meet the board learn about Tricorsquos programs and then learn about the animals Contact 520-744-2944 or wwwtricocoop

in tucsonFri amp Sat Nov 23 amp 24 - 11a - 4p - Patagonias 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk Contact Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060 See ad page 7

in sasabeSat Nov 17 - 10a - 330 - Grassland Fair - Buenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge See artice on page 11 for details

weds Nov 14 ndash 2 to 4 pm - Video showing of ldquoWhat they Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIrdquo Joyner-Green Valley Library Contact person Dr Daniel Wegener 520-663-5944 See article page 5 for details

Dec 1 amp 2 - 10a - 4p - 42nd annual La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori at the National Historical Park Tumacacori A celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley Free Contact Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0 See article on Page 14 for details

Page 14 november 2012 ConneCtion

(520) 398-9665cougartrailwildbluenet wwwazseniorbuddiescom

Senior BuddiesEstate amp Moving Sales

Ginny amp Buddy Sahuarita to Rio RicoProven honest amp reliableWorking as a team

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom is Locally Owned amp Operated

261-2411

New bull Used amp Hard-to-Find

Personalized recommendations for great reads

All available online or with a quick phone call

Monica Tilley - 398-9650wwwthebookstoreladycom monicathebookstoreladycom

The Book Store Lady

Cactus Rose GalleryJewelry Original Paintings amp Prints

Photography Pottery Gourd Art

Located next to the Mercantile with Nancys Tailor Shop

Open Wed- Sun 10-4

I donrsquot remember life without my sister Erika She and I

are only 18 months apart and (other than a few squabbles) have been best friends for 40 years (Ugh ndash 40) As kids we were the perfect blend of frilly princesses and rough-and-tumble tomboys Our daily pleasures consisted of hours of bike riding (we pretended our bikes were horses) producing variety shows for our parents (complete with commercials) building forts in the woods hosting tea parties (all pets invited of course) and playing any version of dolls (miniature baby and Barbee) One of our favorite activities was building forts On the weekends or on summer vacations ndash Erika and I would move out of our bedrooms and move into our unconventional dwellings - a refrigerator box outside became an apartment with window cutouts and crayon-applied kitchen appliances (we slept curled up together with at least one small dog and the box upright ndash not lengthwise (Ahh the days before stiff knees) Sometimes the living room would be transformed into a complex series of caves and tunnels with tables draped in blankets As kids in Nogales we had an elaborate fort in a small forest in our neighborhood and while living in the Bahamas a small dingy became our ldquoguest houserdquo - we actually slept in that thing floating in the salt-water canal behind our houseIn our quest to make the most of impending adulthood (a future I dreaded) Erika and I made promises to stay close We knew that we would have separate families and separate homes but we planned to be neighbors ndash within walking distance - and have our children at the same time We would take turns babysitting for each other and spend time together being moms and best friends Well the reality is ndash I live on the farm that my husbandrsquos family owns in Amado and Erika lives an hour away in Tucson where her husband works I canrsquot move my farm and there is no work out in the country for Scott We get together as often as we can and talk on the phone quite a bit but an hour is actually pretty far away when you have a job and kids and school and all the other stuff that limits your time It was about 8 years ago when

Erika and I made another promise We were visiting our Grandmother in Minnesota when an article in a magazine tickled both of our insides It was about a group of women who have renovated old travel trailers adding gitchy western deacutecor ndash who would get together and go on little excursions We were so enamored with the little trailers equipped vintage appliances and frilly curtains that we hatched a plan to (someday) get our own (It seems that we were still looking for a fort to escape to) Even as I was making my promise I didnrsquot believe that we would ever actually do it I had already learned how life flies by and responsibility keeps you from indulging your personal desires When would I ever have an extra couple of thousand dollars to spend on a trailer instead of on utility bills car payments or groceries But we planned away that week in my Grandmotherrsquos house We even named our trailers ndash Erikarsquos would be Mexicali Rose (she was still being teased for sneaking across the border in high school on a regular basis) and mine would be Ramble On Rose (in keeping with the rose theme and to honor the Grateful Dead song of the same name) The dream was all but forgotten until recently Erika who was taking a break from mothering housekeeping studying (she is going to college to be a nurse) and working a part time job did a Craigslist search and by the end of the week she had bought a run-down 14rsquo travel trailer for $600 I started looking on Craigslist too but I couldnrsquot find anything I could afford Then I got a call from Erika She and her husband had found a vintage 1965 Shasta and bought it for me (ldquoif you want ithelliprdquo they said) for $250 The Shasta smelled awful ndash apparently itrsquos latest inhabitants were packrats but Erika and I proudly admired our new forts ndash parked side-by-side in her front yard ndash and have been getting together weekly for ldquoShasta Daysrdquo to clean paint refinish and decorate our little trailers and to plan our new adventures Somehow despite our busy lives we are finding the time for our dreamErikarsquos 40th birthday is coming up For her present I ordered two books on renovating travel trailers and I am embroidering and framing the following phrase for her as a gift A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams

The 42nd annual Fiesta at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park will take place from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday December 1 and 10 to 4 pm on Sunday the 2nd There is no charge for this event and admission to the park is free during the fiesta This is a celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley The two-day event will feature Native American Mexican and Southwest food crafts and performances Fifty booths representing a wide variety of local non-profit historical cultural and religious organizations will provide food handicrafts and information On the main stage there will be all-day continuous free entertainment featuring a multi-cultural variety of dance and music groups There will be all-day demonstrations of paper flower making rawhide braiding leatherworking horse hair rope making and tortilla making For children there will be pintildeatas hands-on traditional crafts and

La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori 42nd Annual Celebration

at Tumacaacutecori National Historical Parkactivities and live raptors Guided tours of the mission will be available both days as well as guided walks to the Santa Cruz River Sunday will begin with a traditional Mariachi Procession and Mass in front of the old mission church The procession begins in front of the visitor center at 1000 Mass begins when the procession returns to the church approximately 1030 No photos are permitted during the procession or mass or while sacred dances are being performedNo dogs or other pets are allowed in the park or on the fiesta grounds during the fiesta weekend The Anza Trailhead is closed to horseback riders during the fiesta The Tumacaacutecori Fiesta is sponsored by the National Park Service Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is located 45 miles south of Tucson and 15 miles north of Nogales Take exit 29 off of I-19 and follow the signs For information call the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0

Two Sisters One Dream

Laurel Loew

We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of a

few but we cant have both Louis D Brandeis

pAGE 15

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

Join us as we Worship and Praise the LordSunday Morning Worship - 1030 am

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Wednesday Evening Meeting amp Bible Study - 6pm - Potluck at 5pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSEDThurs amp Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Sat 9-12

For Appointments call 520-407-5500 Ext 4503Clinic Hours

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSED bull Thurs - 9- 4 bull Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Saturday - 9 - 12

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca clinic

by Mark DresangPersons of the Dialogue Lucretia and Socarides ldquoWe write our own story Singularly we develop the players the scenery and all that matters The story is complicated no matter how it beginsrdquo(1)LUCRETIA Keep mopping Socrats I can easily talk while you mopSOCARIDES Then because of ldquoequifinality ndash the view that many beginnings can lead to the same results [i]n other words a specific outcomerdquo(2) the two of us will have made a clean sweep of the whole matter LU We will have only begun to clean house Yalersquos edifice is largeSOC ldquoThe greatest challenge that the United States has to face since its founding a struggle for the American soulrdquo(3) This is not Lincolnrsquos log cabinLU I particularly agree with Yale that individuals need to be independent responsible self-reliant accountable productive autonomous ndash keep mopping Socrats ndash and imaginativeSOC As he says we cannot be dependent on the government to take care of us That would be a state of dependency and a result of deficit thinkingLU What made and makes America great are personal liberty and independence ingenuity invention ldquothe right to succeed and fail on our ownrdquo and ldquocourageous determinationrdquo ldquoWe are sovereign independent actorsrdquo and we ldquocreate our own success storiesrdquoSOC He is very insistent on that and who would argue that positionLU And that things are not too complex for individuals to understand and figure outSOC Well Yale does say ldquosociety was not as complex as it is todayrdquo

and that ldquosociety [is] increasing in size and becoming more complexrdquo and that ldquolife is complicatedrdquo and that ldquothe American narrative is one of continuous outbursts ndash disorder and confusionrdquo and that it is intimidating to live in ldquoa world whose composition transforms from moment to moment [and] is in a constant fluxrdquoLU But too complex for individual persons to understand Too complex to allow successSOC I was afraid you would bring up success I think success needs to be defined Lucretia LU We donrsquot all know what success is SocratsSOC I donrsquot Listen to this please Lucretia ldquoOur ideas about success are themselves based on preconceptions and are also part of a self-perpetuating cycle preventing us from achieving the genuine success and happiness that we seek Fixation on [mundane] concerns subverts our best efforts leading either to counterfeit success or true frustrationrdquo(4) Some other day some other time we must talk about success LU Rome wasnrsquot destroyed in one day SocratsSOC ldquoWasnrsquot builtrdquo you meanLU Built destroyed whatever Socrats Yalersquos point is that ldquoit is up to each individual to use their natural strengths to create their own success for themselves their families and their communitiesrdquo(5)SOC Please donrsquot use that wordLU What wordSOC Natural It opens up a whole other can of wormsLU Yoursquore just dying to talk about Darwin the State of Nature the organic model natural law natural rights natural rules self-generation the natural instincts

SOC And free will Page one hundred sixteenLU Socrats we need to identify the major premises of Yalersquos book We must start with those firstSOC And we have Donrsquot depend on the government be autonomous and independent and success will be the result or sometimes failure like perhaps Penn State ldquoThe right to succeed and failrdquoLU The possibility of failure aside Socrats the point is that we must stick with what made America great Regain that greatness Take the constitution seriouslySOC We have become deficit thinkers and depend on the government to take care of our basic needsLU And if we return to the principles of the founding fathers we will regain our greatness And in short letrsquos start ldquofocusing on whatrsquos right about America and the American PeoplerdquoSOC This is not a good time to be Greek is itLU We donrsquot have time to talk about the rest of the world Socrats Itrsquos America wersquore interested in SOC Yale suggests that America is skating on thin iceLU The thin ice idiom yet again C Hues was right Socrats you need to ldquoget a liferdquoSOC What-do-artists-know-anywayLU I think Yale is an artist the way he has put his thoughts and ideas together Did you read his ldquoOde to Wordsrdquo He really cares about his country and the people I can admire a person who takes the time to do such a thingSOC Donrsquot forget people like Maggie and library Mary Theyrsquove been putting their ideas down on paper for years

LU I donrsquot get the connection SOC You should start And anyway I have been wondering if there is another way to look at the whole thingLU And you Socarides are ndash I suppose ndash the one who has this other way of looking at this ldquoculture of dependencyculture of successrdquo themeSOC No actually the ideas belong to Otto Rank and Ernest BeckerLU What could psychoanalysis

and the social sciences have to do with dependency and success What ideas have they possibly added to the great thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment and the principles propounded by the founding fathers What can they do about our ldquofinding our harmonic place [and] ending the culture of dependency for our children and everyone elserdquo(6)SOC Well their stuff is sort of different some might say complexLU Too complex for independent self-reliant autonomous persons like ourselvesSOC Well Yalersquos profiteers and politeers will-not-care-for-it-at-all letrsquos put it that wayLU And we should care about them Screw lsquoem Keep mopping Socrats wersquore not half way doneSOC Surely we are at least half way doneLU In your dreams Socrats We have undertaken a large project here Although we are tired we shall not rest until we have looked at these things from all the angles Therersquos a spot there Socrats no right there SOC ldquoThou art all fair my love there is no spot in theerdquo(7) but please move your feet Lucretia yoursquore standing on the mop Would you de-feat meLU Oh sorry Socrats no I would simply help you under-standSOC Merci beaucoup mon cherie Thank you belovedLU Il nrsquoya pas de qua mon petite pois Donrsquot mention it my little peaSOC Nice sandals by the way Hasta proximaLU They make me ldquofeel Barefoot all over as the Boys sayrdquo(8) Ciao for nowThe web site for Yalersquos book is wwwstrengthbasednationcom(1)) Wishnick Yale From a Culture of Dependency To a Culture of Success p 1641 Ibid p 152 Ibid p 127(4) Wallace B Alan Buddhism with an Attitude p 19(5) Wishnick p 103 (6) Ibid Part Three Eight(7) Bible Song of Solomon 47(8) Habegger My Wars are Laid Away in Books (The Life of Emily Dickinson) p 583

Platonic TectonicsTwo Lucretia Talks the Walk While Socarides Walks the Talk

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

Around Arivaca

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patiobull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use microsoft Word excel Publisher or Power Pointbull Homework help availablebullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch Library Hours are Closed Sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and Sat 9-5

to renew books call the renewal line at 903-2865 or Caviglia-arivaca branch Library at 594-5235

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Dia de los muertos is a time to honor and celebrate those who

have died We celebrate the lives of our loved ones and prepare altars for them In addition to friends and family we in Arivaca can honor all those who have lost their lives in our surrounding desert Many of you have most likely encountered belongings left in the desert by travelers And some of you may have picked up a few of these items throughout the years We have no way of knowing what happened to the person who was carrying them We can only hope that they made it through this harsh desert safely But it is possible that they are missing or lost their life in attempting to cross this land We invite you to bring some found objects from the desert to the All Souls Corner so we can honor and celebrate those who have struggled and possibly died while walking through this area

Dia de los Muertos

Library NewsBy Mary Kasulaitis

I am retiring from the Caviglia-Arivaca Library on November

17 I would like to thank everyone for all your help during the 12 years that I have been here It has been a wonderful place to work But donrsquot worry you may still see me I plan to volunteerA list of books about Arivaca and its history is up on the Caviglia-Arivaca Branch web page at wwwlibrarypimagovlocationsarivacaUsed books are for sale every day in the Meeting Room at the Arivaca Library courtesy of the Friends of the Arivaca Library New copies of Ruby Arizona Mining Mayhem and Murder and also Frontier Lady of Letters the heroic love story of Ines Fraser by Al and Bob Ring are available as well Ask at the desk for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Coey for more information at 594-5239 We can help you with e-readersWe would like to thank Beverly and Ranch Yach for the donation of a microscope to the Library

Sunday Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River will host the second annual community picnic on at the Tubac Community Center 50 Tubac Road in Tubac The event is sponsored by global Community Communications Alliance and the Hilltop Gallery Bring your family a picnic blankets and chairs and spend the afternoon celebrating the Santa Cruz River In addition to guided river walks there will be a youth art contest featuring the art work of students from kindergarten through grade 12 Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001

Thurs Nov 15 ndash 1 to 3 p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Drive Green Valley Main Program Suzanne Brayer on information that can be found in ldquoWills and Probaterdquo As genealogists we depend on clues to aid our trek along the ancestral trail Probate records can be a mother lode of clues Decedentrsquos date of death names of spouse and children in-laws places of residence land ownership religion and military service are just a few of the juicy tidbits these records can reveal Suzanne will provide strategies and sources to help analyze probate records and reconstruct family relationships Short Program Jon Ott will demonstrate ldquoIrfanViewrdquo a free to use image file manipulation software that is a very fast small compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for Windows users Visitors are welcome Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or joannherbstcoxnet) for more information or Google ldquogvgs azrdquo

follow the route of their pipeline through the foothills east of Mt Wrightson Wonderful views enhance this well-designed trail Meet at the Patagonia Post Office at 830 am with lunch and water Call hike leaders Chris and Mary Strohm to register or with questions 530-545-1191

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp 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 CosmoWorshiptrade sacred holiday songs written by the choirrsquos founder Donations appreciated wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sat Dec 8TH 11a - 3p - Equine Voices Rescue amp Sanctuary Holiday Open House in Amado Celebrate the holiday season at our fourth annual Open House Meet Gulliver our mascot and symbol of horse rescue and our other 40+ equine ldquoresidentsrdquo Relax and enjoy music food raffles and of course shopping at Gulliverrsquos General Store Tours of the ranch will be available and horse training techniques will be demonstrated 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 equinevoicesorg

Fri Dec 14 7 pm - Holiday Celebration - Live music baked yummies Santa Claus a Christmas play called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo and a special childrenrsquos Christmas songs presentation Ages 12 amp up - $9 advance $12 day of event Ages 6-11 - $6 advance $9 day of event Ages 5 amp under ndash free Proceeds benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Avalon Gardens 2074 Pendleton Dr Tumacacori AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sunday Dec 16th 2 pm - Christmas Concert by TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra a magnificent 40-voice choir Opening performance by Israfel Awakened Donations appreciated and benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Tubac Plaza Main Stage 29 Tubac Plaza Tubac AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

more Places to go - People to See - things to Do

Friday Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo with Dr Wendell Wilson Noted Tucson scientist and artist Dr Wendell Wilson will be the guest speaker at the Tubac Historical Societyrsquos membership meeting His illustrated presentation on the history of mineral art will feature extraordinary photographs of world famous mineral specimens as well as his artwork of minerals and mining artifacts Dr Also a display of his original paintings and rare publications from his personal collection The public is invited Tubac Presidio State Historic Park 1 Burruel Street in Tubac Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg

Fri Nov 16 - 215 pm - The Democratic Women in Action present ldquoThe Separation of Church and Staterdquo Richard Miller Member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will be our speaker This is an important topic in these times as religious values are creeping into our policy-making This is a fascinating talk that everyone should hear Wersquoll see you at the Joyner-Green Valley Library The public is welcome and encouraged to attend

Sat Nov 17 hike about 5 miles on the Arizona Trail from Kentucky Camp to Apache Springs with Friends of Sonoita Creek We wlll begin with a visit to the restored buildings which housed the Santa Rita Water Company and then

If you think Trickle-Down Economics is a good way to run a country - leaving the middle-class to hope for scraps from the mega-wealthy - Vote for Romney - Ryan

Just Vote

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Arivaca Helping Hear tsWere here to help serve the needs of Arivaca residents (living within the 85601 zip code area) If you need a little help with any of the following expenses give us a call

bull Propane bull Rent bull Water Company bull Gasoline bull Clinic Co-pay bull Phone bull Medical bull Auto Repair bull Taxes bull Eyeglasses amp Other approved expenses

Restrictions apply on types of expenses amounts and frequency of disbursals Arivaca Helping Hearts pays the expenses directly to the vender

Helping Ease Arivacans

Rough Times

Contact us at 398-8515 or 398-3033PO Box 156 Arivaca AZ 85601

Arivaca Community Desert Aid Medical Training amp Dialogue

Thanksgiving Potluck

Dr Norma Price will be offering a basic medical training to the Arivaca community that will cover common illnesses and injuries that residents may encounter when coming into contact with people crossing through the borderlands Topics will include blister care dehydration and heat-related illness sprains and strains hypothermia problems associated with drinking dirty water along with learning to access support with medical situations how to recognize medical emergencies and knowing when to call 9-1-1

by Chief Scot Van Boerum

As mentioned in last monthrsquos Connection we are in the process of updating our Five Year Strategic Plan We recently had a meeting at which several members of the public expressed their views on the District One of the suggestions that came out of the meeting was to provide a more specific picture of the District I believe the two most important measures of the success of the District are the services we provide and the tax rate We want to provide the best service at the lowest tax rate possibleThe strategic plan called for the District to effectively manage expenses through several efforts which directly resulted in a carryover of $50000 from last year into this current year When I assumed the role of Fire Chief this past March 64 of the budgeted revenues were based on taxes This is generally in line with the fire districts in Pima County where the average is 71 For the current budget year only 34 of our anticipated revenues are derived from taxes The balance of the anticipated revenue $25394963 is coming from alternative funding sources This is in line with our strategic plan which called for finding alternative revenue streams to maintain or reduce the tax burden on the residents of the DistrictThe current yearrsquos budgeted income includes grants that make up 27 To date we have applied for seventeen grants and successfully received $11569911 in grant funding with seven of the applications still pending In addition we have diligently

worked on improving our response capability for wild fire incidents both within and outside of the District Through training acquisition of equipment and vehicles we are able to more effectively respond to these incidents which also generate income when we respond outside of the District We currently have over $7000000 20 of income in receivables from the state of Arizona for wildland responses under our state cooperative agreementFinally we are working on shifting some of the burden from the taxpayer to the people who utilize our services To do this we have started charging for EMS responses by the District This is a revenue stream that has previously gone untapped To date we have already received over $120000 in unbudgeted revenue from insurance companies This includes sending bills for all responses involving illegal border crossers which account for over 15 of our EMS responses to the Border Patrol health insurance system We are anticipating additional income of approximately $1000000 or approximately 8 of the tax revenue between now and the end of the budget year June 30 2013 If you utilize our services and receive a bill please forward the bill to your insurance company Payment by the insurance company will be taken as payment in full for taxpayers of the District even if it is less than the full invoice For non-taxpayers we will continue with collection efforts to receive the full payment of the invoice

Arivaca Fire DistrictSignificant Progress Being Made

This training is designed for Arivaca residents with no previous medical training We also invite area medical workers from the Arivaca Clinic Arivaca Fire and No More Deaths Byrd Camp to join us to dialogue about providing effective medical care in the borderlands Norma Price MD practiced medicine in Atlanta GA for 25 years before moving to Arizona Since retiring she has been active with the Samaritans and No More Deaths since the organizations began She participates in administering humanitarian care and serves as medical consultant and educator for both organizations

Sunday November 18 o1-4pm Arivaca Community Center

DanSun Ranch especially Danny would like to thank all of the people for all the help since my accident Sunny could not have done it without you Arivaca is a great place to live People are willing to get down and dirty if their neighbor has fallen on difficult times Thank you all for your concern and support DanSun Ranch

Thank You

Come one come all to the fabulous Thanksgiving

Potluck Feast at the Arivaca Community Center It will be held on November 22nd from 1-3 Please bring a dish to share and your own place setting Join the c-ommunity to celebrate our gratitude for all the blessings in our lives It is such a beautiful

thing to share food while celebrating the spirit of our communityEveryone is welcome Bring all your family and friends Instruments and musicians welcome If therersquos interest a drumming circle will follow the feast

Thrus Nov 8 - 6pm - Arivaca Clinic Annual mtg amp dinner at Sweet Peas Cafe - call Julie Beal for reservations 398-2160 $$12Sunday Nov 18 - 1-4pm - Desert Aid Medical Training amp DialogueArivaca Community Center Free amp open to the publicSATURDAYS Every Sat - 9am Marians Market 1st Sat - 9am - Human Resources RUMMAGE SALE 3rd Sat - 1pm - Arivaca Family and Community Education Assn At the Old School (or at Library--call 594-5235 first) 3pm - Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting SUNDAYS - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for times - 398-28391st Sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop Assn meet at town water yard2nd Sun 4pm Arivaca Action Center - Board Mtgs 15925 W Universal Ranch Rd arivacaactioncenterinc gmailcomLast Sun - 530pm - Arivaca Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home MONDAYS - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - Silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire Dist Auxilary - at the Fire HouseTUESDAYS 1st Tues - 530pm Arivaca Alive promoting Arivaca - La Gitana Cantina - all welcome

1st Tues - 6pm - People Helping People - - Border Issues Community Chat - Providing hospitality and community support in the borderlands Arivaca Library2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-52393rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 333-8311 or 576-4466WEDNESDAYS 2nd Weds -4pm - Arivaca Coordinating Council ndash Human Resources Group mtg - Human Resource Office Public InvitedLast Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHURSDAYS 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy Fricchione for more info 398-98593rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg Fire House wwwarivacafiredistrictorg

FOR KIDSTues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 Creative Play Recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Comm Center) Call Ellen- 398-3010TEEN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WEDS - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIRL SCOUTS for all ages Contact Nathalie Dresang - 398- 3009FOR SENIORSTEATIME FOR SENIORS (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmSENIOR OUTINGS One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771

Send your notices to Connection POB 338 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

Meetings ampActivities

Around ArivacaPage 18 november 2012 connection

submitted by Glo WilliamsGreetings The Arivaca Action Center Inc is pleased to report that we received our 501(c)(3) exemption determination from the IRS as a public charity so gifts and contributions are deductible through the IRS We can also pursue additional possibilities that align with our mission of providing space for opportunities that enhance rural life Bring your ideas forward at the next board meeting on Sunday November 11th at 400 Free open computer hours and one-on-one classes are ongoing thanks to instructor Michele Fournier Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm Stop by and walk through the Art Gallery while you are there Featured artist Mark Dresangrsquos work is on display this month The Early Learning Center will

submitted by Nancy FricchioneArivaca Aliversquos holiday event raising funds to benefit the kids of Arivaca will be held December 8th We will be looking for donations of handmade crafts and candy for an old-fashioned holiday bazaar This will be a great time to pick up some low cost gifts and decorations for Christmas

Arivacarsquos Grande Dame Mary Jane

Broadhurst will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Sunday November 11 2012 I am hoping you have some room in the November issue to announce this milestone and to add that everyone is invited to her birthday celebration on Sunday November 11th at an Open House 300 pm - 500 pm at the Old Schoolhouse to come by and wish her a most happy And of course there will be cake

Describes plants growing in our area of the desert Includes 204 flowering plants with over 400 full color photographs

Designed for amateur wildflower enthusiasts the descriptions are written to easily aid identification

Index of Spanish common names

Available at Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee and La Gitana Cantina in ArivacaTubac Center of the Arts Tubac Presidio State Park in TubacBuenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge SasabeMariposa Books PatagoniaOrder at monicathebookstoreladycom or AdobeAlbatrossaolcom or call Maggie at 520-398-2379

Wildflowers a f i e l d g u i d e

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

Proceeds will go towards buying something great for the children of Arivaca Last year we bought an airplane teeter-totter for the community center playgroundPlease bring your donations of candy and crafts after Dec 1st to the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Co-op or the La Gitana Cantina For information call 398-9859

Kids enjoying the Teeter-Totter airplane at Arivaca Community Center playground purchased with funds from last years Arivaca Alives Candy Shack proceeds

Candy Shack and Holiday Gift Bazaar

Happy Birthday Mary Jane

be getting our licensing inspection visit at the end of October from the Arizona Department of Health Services Many of us have worked very hard to create a beautiful quality learning center for our youngest community members birth to 5 years old Glo Williams and Kathy Sheldon are overseeing this center and Rachel Barry is stepping up as Center Director We could use some help and donations getting the inside and outside of the building painted before the Artist Studio Tour in January The Arivaca Action Center will be hosting this event and several artists will be displaying their art at the Center If you are ready for little gardening we could also use help with our crop circle plot and invite all to stop by and join in the fun

Arivaca Action Center on the Move

RELAxING THERAPEUTIC massage by Kathishealingmassagecom in Arivaca at the Arivaca Action Center corner of Universal Ranch and Mesquite Roads Call Kathi Abbott at 520-904-9442 to schedule for Wednesdays between 11 am and 6 pm or Thursday mornings

HORSES BOARDED - Full service care Lg pens w shelters or box stalls with turnouts Close to trails Arena and round pen Trailer storage $ 235Mo THE RIDING CENTER Amado 520 398-2392

FOR SALE OR RENT - BY OWNER 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

URANTIA BOOK -Classes Mondays amp COSMIC FAMILY VOL 1 Classes Wednesdays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori by Elders amp Ministers Call first (520) 603-9932

GENTLE TOUCH Colt starting amp training 35 yrs exp Certified The Horseman Jimmy 398-3031

FOR SALE BY OWNER 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $325000 Terms By appointment only -l 480-993-8272

COSMOSERVICE Sundays 10 am Discussion Format - URANTIA BOOK Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori ndash Gabriel of Urantia amp Niann Emerson Chase amp Elders The Bright amp Morning Star Choir - Organic lunch follows Tours available Donations appreciated Call first (520) 603-9932

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DUE TO THE GRASSHOPPERS mosquitos and lack of local foods the Community Center is cancelling the Desert Harvest Festival and local foods buffet that was scheduled for November 10th Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving potluck on November 22nd at 100 and share the delicious desert bounty there

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK November 22nd 1pm at Arivaca Community Center Everyone Welcome 398-3010 for more info

WE HAVE ANONYMOUS DONORS who are matching funds for all donations and membership fees we receive right now We are in need of some costly repairs and maintenance for the Community Center and very much appreciate your support Please mail all donations to ACC PO Box 36 Thank you so much

THE VEGETABLES available in November at the Arivaca Gardens booth are turnips radishes peppers lettuce and spinach Organic dates are also available The garden will be planting garlic Contact the garden about the days We also need volunteers to sell vegies at Marianrsquos Market on Saturdays Contact Rex Tucker at 398-2000 Hope to see you at the market and at the garden

SAVE THE DATE for the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Studio Tour - Saturday January 26 2013 Featuring a diversity of talent that makes our tiny town proud More info in upcoming Arivaca Connection and Green Valley News Tickets available beginning of January

RENT SALE - The Honey House Country living close to Arivaca $650 per mo $189500 2400 feet of space slump block construction Spacious comfortable place to live Used to be a honey processing plant Has a great kitchen with stainless appliances Great views of surrounding hills Can be rented partially furnished Separate Studio space and storage workshop on 25 fenced acres ~2 miles from town Call 398-3915

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Only written ads accepted bull Deadline 22th of each month

Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon For info amp times 520-323-2229 or wwwal-anon-azorg

TUBAC AL-ANON AA MTGS Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ARIVACA AA MEETINGS Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONERS-AA mtg - Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

aR e a SuppoR t Meet iNgS

Feature WriterS Mary Kasulaitis Tarenta Baldeschi Roxi Hardesty Judi Oyler Laurel Loew

ContributorSMartin LevowitzJ WilsonCeth JohnsonJaycee JohnsonAbe ParisHal MansfieldBarbara StockwellGlo WilliamsEllen DursemaBecky Meade

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 5203982379

email SoAZVoxaolcom wwwarivaca-connectioncom

StaFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

CONNECTION

The open forum format is for ideas opinions experiences whatever you want to share with the worldYour submission must not use libelous profane or vulgar language

bull All rights reserved

bull Articles are solely the property of the named contributor reprint or use without their permission is prohibited

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bull DEADLINE 10 days prior to the end of the month

Scott Van Boerums chaffeeJohn KazlauskaJan GaylordCal LambertAnn M PentonMark DresangPeg RockDaniel Chitwood

COVER Birds amp Bidens - by Maggie Milinovitch and PhotoShop

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

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20 ACRES FOR SALE 14050 W Jalisco Rd Well electric small septic horse corral sheds small structure and fully fenced Asking $79000 520-396-0865 or jferris94yahoocom

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Selected Pima Countyrsquos SbC

Small business of the year award

in Amado

in patagonia

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places to Go m people to see m things to Dotumacacori Nogalesin tubac in Arivaca

Green valley

Antiques amp CollectiblesReopening November 1st To welcome you during our reopening -with the

purchase of a semi-precious stone necklace youll receive a free matching bracelet

Our gems are all natural stones - no synthetics

HoursThursdays Fridays amp Saturdays 10 to 4 and by appointment 520-398-3033

Bill amp Connie Sparks

BIlls GEms amp mINEralsamp

Sat Nov 3 ndash 9 to 4 ndash Farmersrsquo Market Celebration of Dia de los Muertos ndash see ad page 3

Thurs Nov 22 ndash Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Arivaca Community Center

Sat Nov 24 ndash 7 ndash 11 ndash Dance to Al Foul ndash La Gitana Cantina

Oct11- 10a Talk- Facing the Climate Change Challenges Derek Lemione PhDThe challenges arise from complex social and natural systems interacting UU Congregation Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48 Turn EastSat Nov 17 - 9a 3rd Annual Amado Chili Cook Off - Amado Territory Classic Car Show Youth Talent Show amp lots of Chili Music by Beau Renfro amp Clear Country Maxima 99 Radio and Uncion Nortena Parking $2 or two cans of food - chili is $5 for all the tasting you can eat The Cook Off features CASI as well as a local cooks and fire departments Amado Territory exit 48 off I-19 Visit wwwamadoazcom Proceeds benefit Amado Food Bank Elephant Head Vol Fire Dept amp Amado Youth Alliance

Sat Nov 3 amp Sun Nov 4 - 10am to 5pm - Tubac An Art Experience - Historic Tubac Village Sponsored by Tubac Chamber of Commerce Info 520-398-2704 wwwtubacazcom

Sun Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River - Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001 Details on Page 16

Fri Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo - Tubac State Historic Park 1 Burruel St Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg Details on Page 16

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra - Tubac Plaza Main Stage wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542 Details on Page 16

Sat Nov 10 430-730 pm ndash St Andrewrsquos 60th Annual Barbecue St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Church 969 W Coungry Club Dr Nogales Pit-roasted beef barbecue tortillas beans cole slaw dessert beverage for $10 (adults) $6 (children) Take-out available $8 for lb barbecue Gift shop and bookstore open raffle of theme baskets Tickets available from Church members and at the door

Sunday Nov 18 at 4 pm - The Merling Trio in concert - Presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts at Americas Trade amp Commerce (formerly Sunrise Bank building) 825 N Grand Ave Nogales Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or Janice Pulliam at 706-614-6959

Sun Dec 2 2-6 pm Wine and Cheese Among the Trees 781 N Linda Vista Dr Nogales 23rd annual event will benefit St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees (mostly different each year) and numerous nativity scenes as well as a portion of the largest private collection of the late Hugh Cabotrsquos art work Sample 4 varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates For tickets call ClapperDeLong at (520) 287-5929 or St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic (520) 648-3242 75 Calle de las Tiendas Ste 129B Green Valley Tickets $25 (adults) and $5 (children) are available at the door

9am ndash Noon ndash Nov 3 ndash Visit the Desert Museum as the guest of Trico Electric Cooperative For members only ndash bring you Trico bill ndash meet the board learn about Tricorsquos programs and then learn about the animals Contact 520-744-2944 or wwwtricocoop

in tucsonFri amp Sat Nov 23 amp 24 - 11a - 4p - Patagonias 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk Contact Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060 See ad page 7

in sasabeSat Nov 17 - 10a - 330 - Grassland Fair - Buenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge See artice on page 11 for details

weds Nov 14 ndash 2 to 4 pm - Video showing of ldquoWhat they Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIrdquo Joyner-Green Valley Library Contact person Dr Daniel Wegener 520-663-5944 See article page 5 for details

Dec 1 amp 2 - 10a - 4p - 42nd annual La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori at the National Historical Park Tumacacori A celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley Free Contact Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0 See article on Page 14 for details

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Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

Join us as we Worship and Praise the LordSunday Morning Worship - 1030 am

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Wednesday Evening Meeting amp Bible Study - 6pm - Potluck at 5pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSEDThurs amp Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Sat 9-12

For Appointments call 520-407-5500 Ext 4503Clinic Hours

Mon - CLOSED bull Tues - 9 - 4 bull Weds - CLOSED bull Thurs - 9- 4 bull Fri - 9 - 4 bull 3rd Saturday - 9 - 12

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca clinic

by Mark DresangPersons of the Dialogue Lucretia and Socarides ldquoWe write our own story Singularly we develop the players the scenery and all that matters The story is complicated no matter how it beginsrdquo(1)LUCRETIA Keep mopping Socrats I can easily talk while you mopSOCARIDES Then because of ldquoequifinality ndash the view that many beginnings can lead to the same results [i]n other words a specific outcomerdquo(2) the two of us will have made a clean sweep of the whole matter LU We will have only begun to clean house Yalersquos edifice is largeSOC ldquoThe greatest challenge that the United States has to face since its founding a struggle for the American soulrdquo(3) This is not Lincolnrsquos log cabinLU I particularly agree with Yale that individuals need to be independent responsible self-reliant accountable productive autonomous ndash keep mopping Socrats ndash and imaginativeSOC As he says we cannot be dependent on the government to take care of us That would be a state of dependency and a result of deficit thinkingLU What made and makes America great are personal liberty and independence ingenuity invention ldquothe right to succeed and fail on our ownrdquo and ldquocourageous determinationrdquo ldquoWe are sovereign independent actorsrdquo and we ldquocreate our own success storiesrdquoSOC He is very insistent on that and who would argue that positionLU And that things are not too complex for individuals to understand and figure outSOC Well Yale does say ldquosociety was not as complex as it is todayrdquo

and that ldquosociety [is] increasing in size and becoming more complexrdquo and that ldquolife is complicatedrdquo and that ldquothe American narrative is one of continuous outbursts ndash disorder and confusionrdquo and that it is intimidating to live in ldquoa world whose composition transforms from moment to moment [and] is in a constant fluxrdquoLU But too complex for individual persons to understand Too complex to allow successSOC I was afraid you would bring up success I think success needs to be defined Lucretia LU We donrsquot all know what success is SocratsSOC I donrsquot Listen to this please Lucretia ldquoOur ideas about success are themselves based on preconceptions and are also part of a self-perpetuating cycle preventing us from achieving the genuine success and happiness that we seek Fixation on [mundane] concerns subverts our best efforts leading either to counterfeit success or true frustrationrdquo(4) Some other day some other time we must talk about success LU Rome wasnrsquot destroyed in one day SocratsSOC ldquoWasnrsquot builtrdquo you meanLU Built destroyed whatever Socrats Yalersquos point is that ldquoit is up to each individual to use their natural strengths to create their own success for themselves their families and their communitiesrdquo(5)SOC Please donrsquot use that wordLU What wordSOC Natural It opens up a whole other can of wormsLU Yoursquore just dying to talk about Darwin the State of Nature the organic model natural law natural rights natural rules self-generation the natural instincts

SOC And free will Page one hundred sixteenLU Socrats we need to identify the major premises of Yalersquos book We must start with those firstSOC And we have Donrsquot depend on the government be autonomous and independent and success will be the result or sometimes failure like perhaps Penn State ldquoThe right to succeed and failrdquoLU The possibility of failure aside Socrats the point is that we must stick with what made America great Regain that greatness Take the constitution seriouslySOC We have become deficit thinkers and depend on the government to take care of our basic needsLU And if we return to the principles of the founding fathers we will regain our greatness And in short letrsquos start ldquofocusing on whatrsquos right about America and the American PeoplerdquoSOC This is not a good time to be Greek is itLU We donrsquot have time to talk about the rest of the world Socrats Itrsquos America wersquore interested in SOC Yale suggests that America is skating on thin iceLU The thin ice idiom yet again C Hues was right Socrats you need to ldquoget a liferdquoSOC What-do-artists-know-anywayLU I think Yale is an artist the way he has put his thoughts and ideas together Did you read his ldquoOde to Wordsrdquo He really cares about his country and the people I can admire a person who takes the time to do such a thingSOC Donrsquot forget people like Maggie and library Mary Theyrsquove been putting their ideas down on paper for years

LU I donrsquot get the connection SOC You should start And anyway I have been wondering if there is another way to look at the whole thingLU And you Socarides are ndash I suppose ndash the one who has this other way of looking at this ldquoculture of dependencyculture of successrdquo themeSOC No actually the ideas belong to Otto Rank and Ernest BeckerLU What could psychoanalysis

and the social sciences have to do with dependency and success What ideas have they possibly added to the great thinkers of the Age of Enlightenment and the principles propounded by the founding fathers What can they do about our ldquofinding our harmonic place [and] ending the culture of dependency for our children and everyone elserdquo(6)SOC Well their stuff is sort of different some might say complexLU Too complex for independent self-reliant autonomous persons like ourselvesSOC Well Yalersquos profiteers and politeers will-not-care-for-it-at-all letrsquos put it that wayLU And we should care about them Screw lsquoem Keep mopping Socrats wersquore not half way doneSOC Surely we are at least half way doneLU In your dreams Socrats We have undertaken a large project here Although we are tired we shall not rest until we have looked at these things from all the angles Therersquos a spot there Socrats no right there SOC ldquoThou art all fair my love there is no spot in theerdquo(7) but please move your feet Lucretia yoursquore standing on the mop Would you de-feat meLU Oh sorry Socrats no I would simply help you under-standSOC Merci beaucoup mon cherie Thank you belovedLU Il nrsquoya pas de qua mon petite pois Donrsquot mention it my little peaSOC Nice sandals by the way Hasta proximaLU They make me ldquofeel Barefoot all over as the Boys sayrdquo(8) Ciao for nowThe web site for Yalersquos book is wwwstrengthbasednationcom(1)) Wishnick Yale From a Culture of Dependency To a Culture of Success p 1641 Ibid p 152 Ibid p 127(4) Wallace B Alan Buddhism with an Attitude p 19(5) Wishnick p 103 (6) Ibid Part Three Eight(7) Bible Song of Solomon 47(8) Habegger My Wars are Laid Away in Books (The Life of Emily Dickinson) p 583

Platonic TectonicsTwo Lucretia Talks the Walk While Socarides Walks the Talk

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

Around Arivaca

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patiobull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use microsoft Word excel Publisher or Power Pointbull Homework help availablebullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch Library Hours are Closed Sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and Sat 9-5

to renew books call the renewal line at 903-2865 or Caviglia-arivaca branch Library at 594-5235

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Dia de los muertos is a time to honor and celebrate those who

have died We celebrate the lives of our loved ones and prepare altars for them In addition to friends and family we in Arivaca can honor all those who have lost their lives in our surrounding desert Many of you have most likely encountered belongings left in the desert by travelers And some of you may have picked up a few of these items throughout the years We have no way of knowing what happened to the person who was carrying them We can only hope that they made it through this harsh desert safely But it is possible that they are missing or lost their life in attempting to cross this land We invite you to bring some found objects from the desert to the All Souls Corner so we can honor and celebrate those who have struggled and possibly died while walking through this area

Dia de los Muertos

Library NewsBy Mary Kasulaitis

I am retiring from the Caviglia-Arivaca Library on November

17 I would like to thank everyone for all your help during the 12 years that I have been here It has been a wonderful place to work But donrsquot worry you may still see me I plan to volunteerA list of books about Arivaca and its history is up on the Caviglia-Arivaca Branch web page at wwwlibrarypimagovlocationsarivacaUsed books are for sale every day in the Meeting Room at the Arivaca Library courtesy of the Friends of the Arivaca Library New copies of Ruby Arizona Mining Mayhem and Murder and also Frontier Lady of Letters the heroic love story of Ines Fraser by Al and Bob Ring are available as well Ask at the desk for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Coey for more information at 594-5239 We can help you with e-readersWe would like to thank Beverly and Ranch Yach for the donation of a microscope to the Library

Sunday Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River will host the second annual community picnic on at the Tubac Community Center 50 Tubac Road in Tubac The event is sponsored by global Community Communications Alliance and the Hilltop Gallery Bring your family a picnic blankets and chairs and spend the afternoon celebrating the Santa Cruz River In addition to guided river walks there will be a youth art contest featuring the art work of students from kindergarten through grade 12 Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001

Thurs Nov 15 ndash 1 to 3 p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Drive Green Valley Main Program Suzanne Brayer on information that can be found in ldquoWills and Probaterdquo As genealogists we depend on clues to aid our trek along the ancestral trail Probate records can be a mother lode of clues Decedentrsquos date of death names of spouse and children in-laws places of residence land ownership religion and military service are just a few of the juicy tidbits these records can reveal Suzanne will provide strategies and sources to help analyze probate records and reconstruct family relationships Short Program Jon Ott will demonstrate ldquoIrfanViewrdquo a free to use image file manipulation software that is a very fast small compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for Windows users Visitors are welcome Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or joannherbstcoxnet) for more information or Google ldquogvgs azrdquo

follow the route of their pipeline through the foothills east of Mt Wrightson Wonderful views enhance this well-designed trail Meet at the Patagonia Post Office at 830 am with lunch and water Call hike leaders Chris and Mary Strohm to register or with questions 530-545-1191

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp 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 CosmoWorshiptrade sacred holiday songs written by the choirrsquos founder Donations appreciated wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sat Dec 8TH 11a - 3p - Equine Voices Rescue amp Sanctuary Holiday Open House in Amado Celebrate the holiday season at our fourth annual Open House Meet Gulliver our mascot and symbol of horse rescue and our other 40+ equine ldquoresidentsrdquo Relax and enjoy music food raffles and of course shopping at Gulliverrsquos General Store Tours of the ranch will be available and horse training techniques will be demonstrated 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 equinevoicesorg

Fri Dec 14 7 pm - Holiday Celebration - Live music baked yummies Santa Claus a Christmas play called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo and a special childrenrsquos Christmas songs presentation Ages 12 amp up - $9 advance $12 day of event Ages 6-11 - $6 advance $9 day of event Ages 5 amp under ndash free Proceeds benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Avalon Gardens 2074 Pendleton Dr Tumacacori AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sunday Dec 16th 2 pm - Christmas Concert by TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra a magnificent 40-voice choir Opening performance by Israfel Awakened Donations appreciated and benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Tubac Plaza Main Stage 29 Tubac Plaza Tubac AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

more Places to go - People to See - things to Do

Friday Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo with Dr Wendell Wilson Noted Tucson scientist and artist Dr Wendell Wilson will be the guest speaker at the Tubac Historical Societyrsquos membership meeting His illustrated presentation on the history of mineral art will feature extraordinary photographs of world famous mineral specimens as well as his artwork of minerals and mining artifacts Dr Also a display of his original paintings and rare publications from his personal collection The public is invited Tubac Presidio State Historic Park 1 Burruel Street in Tubac Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg

Fri Nov 16 - 215 pm - The Democratic Women in Action present ldquoThe Separation of Church and Staterdquo Richard Miller Member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will be our speaker This is an important topic in these times as religious values are creeping into our policy-making This is a fascinating talk that everyone should hear Wersquoll see you at the Joyner-Green Valley Library The public is welcome and encouraged to attend

Sat Nov 17 hike about 5 miles on the Arizona Trail from Kentucky Camp to Apache Springs with Friends of Sonoita Creek We wlll begin with a visit to the restored buildings which housed the Santa Rita Water Company and then

If you think Trickle-Down Economics is a good way to run a country - leaving the middle-class to hope for scraps from the mega-wealthy - Vote for Romney - Ryan

Just Vote

pAGE 17

Arivaca Helping Hear tsWere here to help serve the needs of Arivaca residents (living within the 85601 zip code area) If you need a little help with any of the following expenses give us a call

bull Propane bull Rent bull Water Company bull Gasoline bull Clinic Co-pay bull Phone bull Medical bull Auto Repair bull Taxes bull Eyeglasses amp Other approved expenses

Restrictions apply on types of expenses amounts and frequency of disbursals Arivaca Helping Hearts pays the expenses directly to the vender

Helping Ease Arivacans

Rough Times

Contact us at 398-8515 or 398-3033PO Box 156 Arivaca AZ 85601

Arivaca Community Desert Aid Medical Training amp Dialogue

Thanksgiving Potluck

Dr Norma Price will be offering a basic medical training to the Arivaca community that will cover common illnesses and injuries that residents may encounter when coming into contact with people crossing through the borderlands Topics will include blister care dehydration and heat-related illness sprains and strains hypothermia problems associated with drinking dirty water along with learning to access support with medical situations how to recognize medical emergencies and knowing when to call 9-1-1

by Chief Scot Van Boerum

As mentioned in last monthrsquos Connection we are in the process of updating our Five Year Strategic Plan We recently had a meeting at which several members of the public expressed their views on the District One of the suggestions that came out of the meeting was to provide a more specific picture of the District I believe the two most important measures of the success of the District are the services we provide and the tax rate We want to provide the best service at the lowest tax rate possibleThe strategic plan called for the District to effectively manage expenses through several efforts which directly resulted in a carryover of $50000 from last year into this current year When I assumed the role of Fire Chief this past March 64 of the budgeted revenues were based on taxes This is generally in line with the fire districts in Pima County where the average is 71 For the current budget year only 34 of our anticipated revenues are derived from taxes The balance of the anticipated revenue $25394963 is coming from alternative funding sources This is in line with our strategic plan which called for finding alternative revenue streams to maintain or reduce the tax burden on the residents of the DistrictThe current yearrsquos budgeted income includes grants that make up 27 To date we have applied for seventeen grants and successfully received $11569911 in grant funding with seven of the applications still pending In addition we have diligently

worked on improving our response capability for wild fire incidents both within and outside of the District Through training acquisition of equipment and vehicles we are able to more effectively respond to these incidents which also generate income when we respond outside of the District We currently have over $7000000 20 of income in receivables from the state of Arizona for wildland responses under our state cooperative agreementFinally we are working on shifting some of the burden from the taxpayer to the people who utilize our services To do this we have started charging for EMS responses by the District This is a revenue stream that has previously gone untapped To date we have already received over $120000 in unbudgeted revenue from insurance companies This includes sending bills for all responses involving illegal border crossers which account for over 15 of our EMS responses to the Border Patrol health insurance system We are anticipating additional income of approximately $1000000 or approximately 8 of the tax revenue between now and the end of the budget year June 30 2013 If you utilize our services and receive a bill please forward the bill to your insurance company Payment by the insurance company will be taken as payment in full for taxpayers of the District even if it is less than the full invoice For non-taxpayers we will continue with collection efforts to receive the full payment of the invoice

Arivaca Fire DistrictSignificant Progress Being Made

This training is designed for Arivaca residents with no previous medical training We also invite area medical workers from the Arivaca Clinic Arivaca Fire and No More Deaths Byrd Camp to join us to dialogue about providing effective medical care in the borderlands Norma Price MD practiced medicine in Atlanta GA for 25 years before moving to Arizona Since retiring she has been active with the Samaritans and No More Deaths since the organizations began She participates in administering humanitarian care and serves as medical consultant and educator for both organizations

Sunday November 18 o1-4pm Arivaca Community Center

DanSun Ranch especially Danny would like to thank all of the people for all the help since my accident Sunny could not have done it without you Arivaca is a great place to live People are willing to get down and dirty if their neighbor has fallen on difficult times Thank you all for your concern and support DanSun Ranch

Thank You

Come one come all to the fabulous Thanksgiving

Potluck Feast at the Arivaca Community Center It will be held on November 22nd from 1-3 Please bring a dish to share and your own place setting Join the c-ommunity to celebrate our gratitude for all the blessings in our lives It is such a beautiful

thing to share food while celebrating the spirit of our communityEveryone is welcome Bring all your family and friends Instruments and musicians welcome If therersquos interest a drumming circle will follow the feast

Thrus Nov 8 - 6pm - Arivaca Clinic Annual mtg amp dinner at Sweet Peas Cafe - call Julie Beal for reservations 398-2160 $$12Sunday Nov 18 - 1-4pm - Desert Aid Medical Training amp DialogueArivaca Community Center Free amp open to the publicSATURDAYS Every Sat - 9am Marians Market 1st Sat - 9am - Human Resources RUMMAGE SALE 3rd Sat - 1pm - Arivaca Family and Community Education Assn At the Old School (or at Library--call 594-5235 first) 3pm - Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting SUNDAYS - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for times - 398-28391st Sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop Assn meet at town water yard2nd Sun 4pm Arivaca Action Center - Board Mtgs 15925 W Universal Ranch Rd arivacaactioncenterinc gmailcomLast Sun - 530pm - Arivaca Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home MONDAYS - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - Silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire Dist Auxilary - at the Fire HouseTUESDAYS 1st Tues - 530pm Arivaca Alive promoting Arivaca - La Gitana Cantina - all welcome

1st Tues - 6pm - People Helping People - - Border Issues Community Chat - Providing hospitality and community support in the borderlands Arivaca Library2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-52393rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 333-8311 or 576-4466WEDNESDAYS 2nd Weds -4pm - Arivaca Coordinating Council ndash Human Resources Group mtg - Human Resource Office Public InvitedLast Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHURSDAYS 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy Fricchione for more info 398-98593rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg Fire House wwwarivacafiredistrictorg

FOR KIDSTues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 Creative Play Recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Comm Center) Call Ellen- 398-3010TEEN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WEDS - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIRL SCOUTS for all ages Contact Nathalie Dresang - 398- 3009FOR SENIORSTEATIME FOR SENIORS (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmSENIOR OUTINGS One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771

Send your notices to Connection POB 338 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

Meetings ampActivities

Around ArivacaPage 18 november 2012 connection

submitted by Glo WilliamsGreetings The Arivaca Action Center Inc is pleased to report that we received our 501(c)(3) exemption determination from the IRS as a public charity so gifts and contributions are deductible through the IRS We can also pursue additional possibilities that align with our mission of providing space for opportunities that enhance rural life Bring your ideas forward at the next board meeting on Sunday November 11th at 400 Free open computer hours and one-on-one classes are ongoing thanks to instructor Michele Fournier Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm Stop by and walk through the Art Gallery while you are there Featured artist Mark Dresangrsquos work is on display this month The Early Learning Center will

submitted by Nancy FricchioneArivaca Aliversquos holiday event raising funds to benefit the kids of Arivaca will be held December 8th We will be looking for donations of handmade crafts and candy for an old-fashioned holiday bazaar This will be a great time to pick up some low cost gifts and decorations for Christmas

Arivacarsquos Grande Dame Mary Jane

Broadhurst will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Sunday November 11 2012 I am hoping you have some room in the November issue to announce this milestone and to add that everyone is invited to her birthday celebration on Sunday November 11th at an Open House 300 pm - 500 pm at the Old Schoolhouse to come by and wish her a most happy And of course there will be cake

Describes plants growing in our area of the desert Includes 204 flowering plants with over 400 full color photographs

Designed for amateur wildflower enthusiasts the descriptions are written to easily aid identification

Index of Spanish common names

Available at Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee and La Gitana Cantina in ArivacaTubac Center of the Arts Tubac Presidio State Park in TubacBuenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge SasabeMariposa Books PatagoniaOrder at monicathebookstoreladycom or AdobeAlbatrossaolcom or call Maggie at 520-398-2379

Wildflowers a f i e l d g u i d e

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

Proceeds will go towards buying something great for the children of Arivaca Last year we bought an airplane teeter-totter for the community center playgroundPlease bring your donations of candy and crafts after Dec 1st to the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Co-op or the La Gitana Cantina For information call 398-9859

Kids enjoying the Teeter-Totter airplane at Arivaca Community Center playground purchased with funds from last years Arivaca Alives Candy Shack proceeds

Candy Shack and Holiday Gift Bazaar

Happy Birthday Mary Jane

be getting our licensing inspection visit at the end of October from the Arizona Department of Health Services Many of us have worked very hard to create a beautiful quality learning center for our youngest community members birth to 5 years old Glo Williams and Kathy Sheldon are overseeing this center and Rachel Barry is stepping up as Center Director We could use some help and donations getting the inside and outside of the building painted before the Artist Studio Tour in January The Arivaca Action Center will be hosting this event and several artists will be displaying their art at the Center If you are ready for little gardening we could also use help with our crop circle plot and invite all to stop by and join in the fun

Arivaca Action Center on the Move

RELAxING THERAPEUTIC massage by Kathishealingmassagecom in Arivaca at the Arivaca Action Center corner of Universal Ranch and Mesquite Roads Call Kathi Abbott at 520-904-9442 to schedule for Wednesdays between 11 am and 6 pm or Thursday mornings

HORSES BOARDED - Full service care Lg pens w shelters or box stalls with turnouts Close to trails Arena and round pen Trailer storage $ 235Mo THE RIDING CENTER Amado 520 398-2392

FOR SALE OR RENT - BY OWNER 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

URANTIA BOOK -Classes Mondays amp COSMIC FAMILY VOL 1 Classes Wednesdays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori by Elders amp Ministers Call first (520) 603-9932

GENTLE TOUCH Colt starting amp training 35 yrs exp Certified The Horseman Jimmy 398-3031

FOR SALE BY OWNER 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $325000 Terms By appointment only -l 480-993-8272

COSMOSERVICE Sundays 10 am Discussion Format - URANTIA BOOK Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori ndash Gabriel of Urantia amp Niann Emerson Chase amp Elders The Bright amp Morning Star Choir - Organic lunch follows Tours available Donations appreciated Call first (520) 603-9932

IF YOU BELIEVE out-sourcing American jobs is good business - Vote for Romney-Ryan

DUE TO THE GRASSHOPPERS mosquitos and lack of local foods the Community Center is cancelling the Desert Harvest Festival and local foods buffet that was scheduled for November 10th Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving potluck on November 22nd at 100 and share the delicious desert bounty there

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK November 22nd 1pm at Arivaca Community Center Everyone Welcome 398-3010 for more info

WE HAVE ANONYMOUS DONORS who are matching funds for all donations and membership fees we receive right now We are in need of some costly repairs and maintenance for the Community Center and very much appreciate your support Please mail all donations to ACC PO Box 36 Thank you so much

THE VEGETABLES available in November at the Arivaca Gardens booth are turnips radishes peppers lettuce and spinach Organic dates are also available The garden will be planting garlic Contact the garden about the days We also need volunteers to sell vegies at Marianrsquos Market on Saturdays Contact Rex Tucker at 398-2000 Hope to see you at the market and at the garden

SAVE THE DATE for the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Studio Tour - Saturday January 26 2013 Featuring a diversity of talent that makes our tiny town proud More info in upcoming Arivaca Connection and Green Valley News Tickets available beginning of January

RENT SALE - The Honey House Country living close to Arivaca $650 per mo $189500 2400 feet of space slump block construction Spacious comfortable place to live Used to be a honey processing plant Has a great kitchen with stainless appliances Great views of surrounding hills Can be rented partially furnished Separate Studio space and storage workshop on 25 fenced acres ~2 miles from town Call 398-3915

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Only written ads accepted bull Deadline 22th of each month

Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon For info amp times 520-323-2229 or wwwal-anon-azorg

TUBAC AL-ANON AA MTGS Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ARIVACA AA MEETINGS Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONERS-AA mtg - Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

aR e a SuppoR t Meet iNgS

Feature WriterS Mary Kasulaitis Tarenta Baldeschi Roxi Hardesty Judi Oyler Laurel Loew

ContributorSMartin LevowitzJ WilsonCeth JohnsonJaycee JohnsonAbe ParisHal MansfieldBarbara StockwellGlo WilliamsEllen DursemaBecky Meade

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 5203982379

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StaFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

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The open forum format is for ideas opinions experiences whatever you want to share with the worldYour submission must not use libelous profane or vulgar language

bull All rights reserved

bull Articles are solely the property of the named contributor reprint or use without their permission is prohibited

bull Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or the advertisers

bull Published monthly as an open forum journal

bull All contributions are welcome but should be less than 1000 words for general interest or 250 words for public notice articles

bull DEADLINE 10 days prior to the end of the month

Scott Van Boerums chaffeeJohn KazlauskaJan GaylordCal LambertAnn M PentonMark DresangPeg RockDaniel Chitwood

COVER Birds amp Bidens - by Maggie Milinovitch and PhotoShop

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

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In business in Arizona 30 years

Located In Arivaca

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Un-Classifieds

RDs BACKHOE SERVICE - Septic perks trenching amp grading Licensed amp Insured 30 yrs exp 398-9654

NOVEMBER 6TH - Your vote counts - go out and do it

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Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

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Selected Pima Countyrsquos SbC

Small business of the year award

in Amado

in patagonia

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places to Go m people to see m things to Dotumacacori Nogalesin tubac in Arivaca

Green valley

Antiques amp CollectiblesReopening November 1st To welcome you during our reopening -with the

purchase of a semi-precious stone necklace youll receive a free matching bracelet

Our gems are all natural stones - no synthetics

HoursThursdays Fridays amp Saturdays 10 to 4 and by appointment 520-398-3033

Bill amp Connie Sparks

BIlls GEms amp mINEralsamp

Sat Nov 3 ndash 9 to 4 ndash Farmersrsquo Market Celebration of Dia de los Muertos ndash see ad page 3

Thurs Nov 22 ndash Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Arivaca Community Center

Sat Nov 24 ndash 7 ndash 11 ndash Dance to Al Foul ndash La Gitana Cantina

Oct11- 10a Talk- Facing the Climate Change Challenges Derek Lemione PhDThe challenges arise from complex social and natural systems interacting UU Congregation Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48 Turn EastSat Nov 17 - 9a 3rd Annual Amado Chili Cook Off - Amado Territory Classic Car Show Youth Talent Show amp lots of Chili Music by Beau Renfro amp Clear Country Maxima 99 Radio and Uncion Nortena Parking $2 or two cans of food - chili is $5 for all the tasting you can eat The Cook Off features CASI as well as a local cooks and fire departments Amado Territory exit 48 off I-19 Visit wwwamadoazcom Proceeds benefit Amado Food Bank Elephant Head Vol Fire Dept amp Amado Youth Alliance

Sat Nov 3 amp Sun Nov 4 - 10am to 5pm - Tubac An Art Experience - Historic Tubac Village Sponsored by Tubac Chamber of Commerce Info 520-398-2704 wwwtubacazcom

Sun Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River - Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001 Details on Page 16

Fri Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo - Tubac State Historic Park 1 Burruel St Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg Details on Page 16

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra - Tubac Plaza Main Stage wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542 Details on Page 16

Sat Nov 10 430-730 pm ndash St Andrewrsquos 60th Annual Barbecue St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Church 969 W Coungry Club Dr Nogales Pit-roasted beef barbecue tortillas beans cole slaw dessert beverage for $10 (adults) $6 (children) Take-out available $8 for lb barbecue Gift shop and bookstore open raffle of theme baskets Tickets available from Church members and at the door

Sunday Nov 18 at 4 pm - The Merling Trio in concert - Presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts at Americas Trade amp Commerce (formerly Sunrise Bank building) 825 N Grand Ave Nogales Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or Janice Pulliam at 706-614-6959

Sun Dec 2 2-6 pm Wine and Cheese Among the Trees 781 N Linda Vista Dr Nogales 23rd annual event will benefit St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees (mostly different each year) and numerous nativity scenes as well as a portion of the largest private collection of the late Hugh Cabotrsquos art work Sample 4 varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates For tickets call ClapperDeLong at (520) 287-5929 or St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic (520) 648-3242 75 Calle de las Tiendas Ste 129B Green Valley Tickets $25 (adults) and $5 (children) are available at the door

9am ndash Noon ndash Nov 3 ndash Visit the Desert Museum as the guest of Trico Electric Cooperative For members only ndash bring you Trico bill ndash meet the board learn about Tricorsquos programs and then learn about the animals Contact 520-744-2944 or wwwtricocoop

in tucsonFri amp Sat Nov 23 amp 24 - 11a - 4p - Patagonias 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk Contact Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060 See ad page 7

in sasabeSat Nov 17 - 10a - 330 - Grassland Fair - Buenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge See artice on page 11 for details

weds Nov 14 ndash 2 to 4 pm - Video showing of ldquoWhat they Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIrdquo Joyner-Green Valley Library Contact person Dr Daniel Wegener 520-663-5944 See article page 5 for details

Dec 1 amp 2 - 10a - 4p - 42nd annual La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori at the National Historical Park Tumacacori A celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley Free Contact Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0 See article on Page 14 for details

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Around Arivaca

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patiobull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use microsoft Word excel Publisher or Power Pointbull Homework help availablebullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch Library Hours are Closed Sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and Sat 9-5

to renew books call the renewal line at 903-2865 or Caviglia-arivaca branch Library at 594-5235

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Dia de los muertos is a time to honor and celebrate those who

have died We celebrate the lives of our loved ones and prepare altars for them In addition to friends and family we in Arivaca can honor all those who have lost their lives in our surrounding desert Many of you have most likely encountered belongings left in the desert by travelers And some of you may have picked up a few of these items throughout the years We have no way of knowing what happened to the person who was carrying them We can only hope that they made it through this harsh desert safely But it is possible that they are missing or lost their life in attempting to cross this land We invite you to bring some found objects from the desert to the All Souls Corner so we can honor and celebrate those who have struggled and possibly died while walking through this area

Dia de los Muertos

Library NewsBy Mary Kasulaitis

I am retiring from the Caviglia-Arivaca Library on November

17 I would like to thank everyone for all your help during the 12 years that I have been here It has been a wonderful place to work But donrsquot worry you may still see me I plan to volunteerA list of books about Arivaca and its history is up on the Caviglia-Arivaca Branch web page at wwwlibrarypimagovlocationsarivacaUsed books are for sale every day in the Meeting Room at the Arivaca Library courtesy of the Friends of the Arivaca Library New copies of Ruby Arizona Mining Mayhem and Murder and also Frontier Lady of Letters the heroic love story of Ines Fraser by Al and Bob Ring are available as well Ask at the desk for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Coey for more information at 594-5239 We can help you with e-readersWe would like to thank Beverly and Ranch Yach for the donation of a microscope to the Library

Sunday Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River will host the second annual community picnic on at the Tubac Community Center 50 Tubac Road in Tubac The event is sponsored by global Community Communications Alliance and the Hilltop Gallery Bring your family a picnic blankets and chairs and spend the afternoon celebrating the Santa Cruz River In addition to guided river walks there will be a youth art contest featuring the art work of students from kindergarten through grade 12 Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001

Thurs Nov 15 ndash 1 to 3 p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Drive Green Valley Main Program Suzanne Brayer on information that can be found in ldquoWills and Probaterdquo As genealogists we depend on clues to aid our trek along the ancestral trail Probate records can be a mother lode of clues Decedentrsquos date of death names of spouse and children in-laws places of residence land ownership religion and military service are just a few of the juicy tidbits these records can reveal Suzanne will provide strategies and sources to help analyze probate records and reconstruct family relationships Short Program Jon Ott will demonstrate ldquoIrfanViewrdquo a free to use image file manipulation software that is a very fast small compact and innovative FREEWARE (for non-commercial use) graphic viewer for Windows users Visitors are welcome Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or joannherbstcoxnet) for more information or Google ldquogvgs azrdquo

follow the route of their pipeline through the foothills east of Mt Wrightson Wonderful views enhance this well-designed trail Meet at the Patagonia Post Office at 830 am with lunch and water Call hike leaders Chris and Mary Strohm to register or with questions 530-545-1191

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp 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 CosmoWorshiptrade sacred holiday songs written by the choirrsquos founder Donations appreciated wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sat Dec 8TH 11a - 3p - Equine Voices Rescue amp Sanctuary Holiday Open House in Amado Celebrate the holiday season at our fourth annual Open House Meet Gulliver our mascot and symbol of horse rescue and our other 40+ equine ldquoresidentsrdquo Relax and enjoy music food raffles and of course shopping at Gulliverrsquos General Store Tours of the ranch will be available and horse training techniques will be demonstrated 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 equinevoicesorg

Fri Dec 14 7 pm - Holiday Celebration - Live music baked yummies Santa Claus a Christmas play called ldquoThe God Child Camerdquo and a special childrenrsquos Christmas songs presentation Ages 12 amp up - $9 advance $12 day of event Ages 6-11 - $6 advance $9 day of event Ages 5 amp under ndash free Proceeds benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Avalon Gardens 2074 Pendleton Dr Tumacacori AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

Sunday Dec 16th 2 pm - Christmas Concert by TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra a magnificent 40-voice choir Opening performance by Israfel Awakened Donations appreciated and benefit Global Community Communications Schools for Children amp Teens Tubac Plaza Main Stage 29 Tubac Plaza Tubac AZ wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542

more Places to go - People to See - things to Do

Friday Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo with Dr Wendell Wilson Noted Tucson scientist and artist Dr Wendell Wilson will be the guest speaker at the Tubac Historical Societyrsquos membership meeting His illustrated presentation on the history of mineral art will feature extraordinary photographs of world famous mineral specimens as well as his artwork of minerals and mining artifacts Dr Also a display of his original paintings and rare publications from his personal collection The public is invited Tubac Presidio State Historic Park 1 Burruel Street in Tubac Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg

Fri Nov 16 - 215 pm - The Democratic Women in Action present ldquoThe Separation of Church and Staterdquo Richard Miller Member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of Americans United for the Separation of Church and State will be our speaker This is an important topic in these times as religious values are creeping into our policy-making This is a fascinating talk that everyone should hear Wersquoll see you at the Joyner-Green Valley Library The public is welcome and encouraged to attend

Sat Nov 17 hike about 5 miles on the Arizona Trail from Kentucky Camp to Apache Springs with Friends of Sonoita Creek We wlll begin with a visit to the restored buildings which housed the Santa Rita Water Company and then

If you think Trickle-Down Economics is a good way to run a country - leaving the middle-class to hope for scraps from the mega-wealthy - Vote for Romney - Ryan

Just Vote

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Arivaca Helping Hear tsWere here to help serve the needs of Arivaca residents (living within the 85601 zip code area) If you need a little help with any of the following expenses give us a call

bull Propane bull Rent bull Water Company bull Gasoline bull Clinic Co-pay bull Phone bull Medical bull Auto Repair bull Taxes bull Eyeglasses amp Other approved expenses

Restrictions apply on types of expenses amounts and frequency of disbursals Arivaca Helping Hearts pays the expenses directly to the vender

Helping Ease Arivacans

Rough Times

Contact us at 398-8515 or 398-3033PO Box 156 Arivaca AZ 85601

Arivaca Community Desert Aid Medical Training amp Dialogue

Thanksgiving Potluck

Dr Norma Price will be offering a basic medical training to the Arivaca community that will cover common illnesses and injuries that residents may encounter when coming into contact with people crossing through the borderlands Topics will include blister care dehydration and heat-related illness sprains and strains hypothermia problems associated with drinking dirty water along with learning to access support with medical situations how to recognize medical emergencies and knowing when to call 9-1-1

by Chief Scot Van Boerum

As mentioned in last monthrsquos Connection we are in the process of updating our Five Year Strategic Plan We recently had a meeting at which several members of the public expressed their views on the District One of the suggestions that came out of the meeting was to provide a more specific picture of the District I believe the two most important measures of the success of the District are the services we provide and the tax rate We want to provide the best service at the lowest tax rate possibleThe strategic plan called for the District to effectively manage expenses through several efforts which directly resulted in a carryover of $50000 from last year into this current year When I assumed the role of Fire Chief this past March 64 of the budgeted revenues were based on taxes This is generally in line with the fire districts in Pima County where the average is 71 For the current budget year only 34 of our anticipated revenues are derived from taxes The balance of the anticipated revenue $25394963 is coming from alternative funding sources This is in line with our strategic plan which called for finding alternative revenue streams to maintain or reduce the tax burden on the residents of the DistrictThe current yearrsquos budgeted income includes grants that make up 27 To date we have applied for seventeen grants and successfully received $11569911 in grant funding with seven of the applications still pending In addition we have diligently

worked on improving our response capability for wild fire incidents both within and outside of the District Through training acquisition of equipment and vehicles we are able to more effectively respond to these incidents which also generate income when we respond outside of the District We currently have over $7000000 20 of income in receivables from the state of Arizona for wildland responses under our state cooperative agreementFinally we are working on shifting some of the burden from the taxpayer to the people who utilize our services To do this we have started charging for EMS responses by the District This is a revenue stream that has previously gone untapped To date we have already received over $120000 in unbudgeted revenue from insurance companies This includes sending bills for all responses involving illegal border crossers which account for over 15 of our EMS responses to the Border Patrol health insurance system We are anticipating additional income of approximately $1000000 or approximately 8 of the tax revenue between now and the end of the budget year June 30 2013 If you utilize our services and receive a bill please forward the bill to your insurance company Payment by the insurance company will be taken as payment in full for taxpayers of the District even if it is less than the full invoice For non-taxpayers we will continue with collection efforts to receive the full payment of the invoice

Arivaca Fire DistrictSignificant Progress Being Made

This training is designed for Arivaca residents with no previous medical training We also invite area medical workers from the Arivaca Clinic Arivaca Fire and No More Deaths Byrd Camp to join us to dialogue about providing effective medical care in the borderlands Norma Price MD practiced medicine in Atlanta GA for 25 years before moving to Arizona Since retiring she has been active with the Samaritans and No More Deaths since the organizations began She participates in administering humanitarian care and serves as medical consultant and educator for both organizations

Sunday November 18 o1-4pm Arivaca Community Center

DanSun Ranch especially Danny would like to thank all of the people for all the help since my accident Sunny could not have done it without you Arivaca is a great place to live People are willing to get down and dirty if their neighbor has fallen on difficult times Thank you all for your concern and support DanSun Ranch

Thank You

Come one come all to the fabulous Thanksgiving

Potluck Feast at the Arivaca Community Center It will be held on November 22nd from 1-3 Please bring a dish to share and your own place setting Join the c-ommunity to celebrate our gratitude for all the blessings in our lives It is such a beautiful

thing to share food while celebrating the spirit of our communityEveryone is welcome Bring all your family and friends Instruments and musicians welcome If therersquos interest a drumming circle will follow the feast

Thrus Nov 8 - 6pm - Arivaca Clinic Annual mtg amp dinner at Sweet Peas Cafe - call Julie Beal for reservations 398-2160 $$12Sunday Nov 18 - 1-4pm - Desert Aid Medical Training amp DialogueArivaca Community Center Free amp open to the publicSATURDAYS Every Sat - 9am Marians Market 1st Sat - 9am - Human Resources RUMMAGE SALE 3rd Sat - 1pm - Arivaca Family and Community Education Assn At the Old School (or at Library--call 594-5235 first) 3pm - Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting SUNDAYS - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for times - 398-28391st Sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop Assn meet at town water yard2nd Sun 4pm Arivaca Action Center - Board Mtgs 15925 W Universal Ranch Rd arivacaactioncenterinc gmailcomLast Sun - 530pm - Arivaca Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home MONDAYS - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - Silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire Dist Auxilary - at the Fire HouseTUESDAYS 1st Tues - 530pm Arivaca Alive promoting Arivaca - La Gitana Cantina - all welcome

1st Tues - 6pm - People Helping People - - Border Issues Community Chat - Providing hospitality and community support in the borderlands Arivaca Library2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-52393rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 333-8311 or 576-4466WEDNESDAYS 2nd Weds -4pm - Arivaca Coordinating Council ndash Human Resources Group mtg - Human Resource Office Public InvitedLast Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHURSDAYS 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy Fricchione for more info 398-98593rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg Fire House wwwarivacafiredistrictorg

FOR KIDSTues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 Creative Play Recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Comm Center) Call Ellen- 398-3010TEEN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WEDS - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIRL SCOUTS for all ages Contact Nathalie Dresang - 398- 3009FOR SENIORSTEATIME FOR SENIORS (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmSENIOR OUTINGS One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771

Send your notices to Connection POB 338 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

Meetings ampActivities

Around ArivacaPage 18 november 2012 connection

submitted by Glo WilliamsGreetings The Arivaca Action Center Inc is pleased to report that we received our 501(c)(3) exemption determination from the IRS as a public charity so gifts and contributions are deductible through the IRS We can also pursue additional possibilities that align with our mission of providing space for opportunities that enhance rural life Bring your ideas forward at the next board meeting on Sunday November 11th at 400 Free open computer hours and one-on-one classes are ongoing thanks to instructor Michele Fournier Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm Stop by and walk through the Art Gallery while you are there Featured artist Mark Dresangrsquos work is on display this month The Early Learning Center will

submitted by Nancy FricchioneArivaca Aliversquos holiday event raising funds to benefit the kids of Arivaca will be held December 8th We will be looking for donations of handmade crafts and candy for an old-fashioned holiday bazaar This will be a great time to pick up some low cost gifts and decorations for Christmas

Arivacarsquos Grande Dame Mary Jane

Broadhurst will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Sunday November 11 2012 I am hoping you have some room in the November issue to announce this milestone and to add that everyone is invited to her birthday celebration on Sunday November 11th at an Open House 300 pm - 500 pm at the Old Schoolhouse to come by and wish her a most happy And of course there will be cake

Describes plants growing in our area of the desert Includes 204 flowering plants with over 400 full color photographs

Designed for amateur wildflower enthusiasts the descriptions are written to easily aid identification

Index of Spanish common names

Available at Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee and La Gitana Cantina in ArivacaTubac Center of the Arts Tubac Presidio State Park in TubacBuenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge SasabeMariposa Books PatagoniaOrder at monicathebookstoreladycom or AdobeAlbatrossaolcom or call Maggie at 520-398-2379

Wildflowers a f i e l d g u i d e

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

Proceeds will go towards buying something great for the children of Arivaca Last year we bought an airplane teeter-totter for the community center playgroundPlease bring your donations of candy and crafts after Dec 1st to the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Co-op or the La Gitana Cantina For information call 398-9859

Kids enjoying the Teeter-Totter airplane at Arivaca Community Center playground purchased with funds from last years Arivaca Alives Candy Shack proceeds

Candy Shack and Holiday Gift Bazaar

Happy Birthday Mary Jane

be getting our licensing inspection visit at the end of October from the Arizona Department of Health Services Many of us have worked very hard to create a beautiful quality learning center for our youngest community members birth to 5 years old Glo Williams and Kathy Sheldon are overseeing this center and Rachel Barry is stepping up as Center Director We could use some help and donations getting the inside and outside of the building painted before the Artist Studio Tour in January The Arivaca Action Center will be hosting this event and several artists will be displaying their art at the Center If you are ready for little gardening we could also use help with our crop circle plot and invite all to stop by and join in the fun

Arivaca Action Center on the Move

RELAxING THERAPEUTIC massage by Kathishealingmassagecom in Arivaca at the Arivaca Action Center corner of Universal Ranch and Mesquite Roads Call Kathi Abbott at 520-904-9442 to schedule for Wednesdays between 11 am and 6 pm or Thursday mornings

HORSES BOARDED - Full service care Lg pens w shelters or box stalls with turnouts Close to trails Arena and round pen Trailer storage $ 235Mo THE RIDING CENTER Amado 520 398-2392

FOR SALE OR RENT - BY OWNER 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

URANTIA BOOK -Classes Mondays amp COSMIC FAMILY VOL 1 Classes Wednesdays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori by Elders amp Ministers Call first (520) 603-9932

GENTLE TOUCH Colt starting amp training 35 yrs exp Certified The Horseman Jimmy 398-3031

FOR SALE BY OWNER 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $325000 Terms By appointment only -l 480-993-8272

COSMOSERVICE Sundays 10 am Discussion Format - URANTIA BOOK Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori ndash Gabriel of Urantia amp Niann Emerson Chase amp Elders The Bright amp Morning Star Choir - Organic lunch follows Tours available Donations appreciated Call first (520) 603-9932

IF YOU BELIEVE out-sourcing American jobs is good business - Vote for Romney-Ryan

DUE TO THE GRASSHOPPERS mosquitos and lack of local foods the Community Center is cancelling the Desert Harvest Festival and local foods buffet that was scheduled for November 10th Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving potluck on November 22nd at 100 and share the delicious desert bounty there

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK November 22nd 1pm at Arivaca Community Center Everyone Welcome 398-3010 for more info

WE HAVE ANONYMOUS DONORS who are matching funds for all donations and membership fees we receive right now We are in need of some costly repairs and maintenance for the Community Center and very much appreciate your support Please mail all donations to ACC PO Box 36 Thank you so much

THE VEGETABLES available in November at the Arivaca Gardens booth are turnips radishes peppers lettuce and spinach Organic dates are also available The garden will be planting garlic Contact the garden about the days We also need volunteers to sell vegies at Marianrsquos Market on Saturdays Contact Rex Tucker at 398-2000 Hope to see you at the market and at the garden

SAVE THE DATE for the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Studio Tour - Saturday January 26 2013 Featuring a diversity of talent that makes our tiny town proud More info in upcoming Arivaca Connection and Green Valley News Tickets available beginning of January

RENT SALE - The Honey House Country living close to Arivaca $650 per mo $189500 2400 feet of space slump block construction Spacious comfortable place to live Used to be a honey processing plant Has a great kitchen with stainless appliances Great views of surrounding hills Can be rented partially furnished Separate Studio space and storage workshop on 25 fenced acres ~2 miles from town Call 398-3915

Cost 25 Cents per word bull You count - I accept Payment must be made prior to publication For Free amp Non-profit ads ONLY - No Charge NO PHONE ORDERS PLEASE -

Only written ads accepted bull Deadline 22th of each month

Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon For info amp times 520-323-2229 or wwwal-anon-azorg

TUBAC AL-ANON AA MTGS Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ARIVACA AA MEETINGS Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONERS-AA mtg - Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

aR e a SuppoR t Meet iNgS

Feature WriterS Mary Kasulaitis Tarenta Baldeschi Roxi Hardesty Judi Oyler Laurel Loew

ContributorSMartin LevowitzJ WilsonCeth JohnsonJaycee JohnsonAbe ParisHal MansfieldBarbara StockwellGlo WilliamsEllen DursemaBecky Meade

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 5203982379

email SoAZVoxaolcom wwwarivaca-connectioncom

StaFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

CONNECTION

The open forum format is for ideas opinions experiences whatever you want to share with the worldYour submission must not use libelous profane or vulgar language

bull All rights reserved

bull Articles are solely the property of the named contributor reprint or use without their permission is prohibited

bull Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or the advertisers

bull Published monthly as an open forum journal

bull All contributions are welcome but should be less than 1000 words for general interest or 250 words for public notice articles

bull DEADLINE 10 days prior to the end of the month

Scott Van Boerums chaffeeJohn KazlauskaJan GaylordCal LambertAnn M PentonMark DresangPeg RockDaniel Chitwood

COVER Birds amp Bidens - by Maggie Milinovitch and PhotoShop

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

pAGE 19

CEDAR CREEK Services

Dan Haughtbull Licensedbull Bondedbull Insured

In business in Arizona 30 years

Located In Arivaca

520-398-3326Cell 520-975-1127

bull WELL DRILLING ∙ PLuMBING REPAIRS

bull PuMP INSTALLATION amp REPAIRSbull WATER STORAGE TANKS bull SEPTIC TANKS- NEW amp REPAIRbull uNDERGROuND uTILITIES bull EXCAVATION amp GRADING

bull BACKHOE amp DuMP TRuCK SERVICE

bullbullbull FREE ESTIMATES bullbullbull

Un-Classifieds

RDs BACKHOE SERVICE - Septic perks trenching amp grading Licensed amp Insured 30 yrs exp 398-9654

NOVEMBER 6TH - Your vote counts - go out and do it

20 ACRES FOR SALE 14050 W Jalisco Rd Well electric small septic horse corral sheds small structure and fully fenced Asking $79000 520-396-0865 or jferris94yahoocom

Johnnie Lakersquos

520-399-1302

Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake680 W Camino Casa Verde

Green Valley AZ 85614wwwgasolinealleygvcom

Selected Pima Countyrsquos SbC

Small business of the year award

in Amado

in patagonia

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

places to Go m people to see m things to Dotumacacori Nogalesin tubac in Arivaca

Green valley

Antiques amp CollectiblesReopening November 1st To welcome you during our reopening -with the

purchase of a semi-precious stone necklace youll receive a free matching bracelet

Our gems are all natural stones - no synthetics

HoursThursdays Fridays amp Saturdays 10 to 4 and by appointment 520-398-3033

Bill amp Connie Sparks

BIlls GEms amp mINEralsamp

Sat Nov 3 ndash 9 to 4 ndash Farmersrsquo Market Celebration of Dia de los Muertos ndash see ad page 3

Thurs Nov 22 ndash Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Arivaca Community Center

Sat Nov 24 ndash 7 ndash 11 ndash Dance to Al Foul ndash La Gitana Cantina

Oct11- 10a Talk- Facing the Climate Change Challenges Derek Lemione PhDThe challenges arise from complex social and natural systems interacting UU Congregation Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48 Turn EastSat Nov 17 - 9a 3rd Annual Amado Chili Cook Off - Amado Territory Classic Car Show Youth Talent Show amp lots of Chili Music by Beau Renfro amp Clear Country Maxima 99 Radio and Uncion Nortena Parking $2 or two cans of food - chili is $5 for all the tasting you can eat The Cook Off features CASI as well as a local cooks and fire departments Amado Territory exit 48 off I-19 Visit wwwamadoazcom Proceeds benefit Amado Food Bank Elephant Head Vol Fire Dept amp Amado Youth Alliance

Sat Nov 3 amp Sun Nov 4 - 10am to 5pm - Tubac An Art Experience - Historic Tubac Village Sponsored by Tubac Chamber of Commerce Info 520-398-2704 wwwtubacazcom

Sun Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River - Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001 Details on Page 16

Fri Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo - Tubac State Historic Park 1 Burruel St Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg Details on Page 16

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra - Tubac Plaza Main Stage wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542 Details on Page 16

Sat Nov 10 430-730 pm ndash St Andrewrsquos 60th Annual Barbecue St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Church 969 W Coungry Club Dr Nogales Pit-roasted beef barbecue tortillas beans cole slaw dessert beverage for $10 (adults) $6 (children) Take-out available $8 for lb barbecue Gift shop and bookstore open raffle of theme baskets Tickets available from Church members and at the door

Sunday Nov 18 at 4 pm - The Merling Trio in concert - Presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts at Americas Trade amp Commerce (formerly Sunrise Bank building) 825 N Grand Ave Nogales Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or Janice Pulliam at 706-614-6959

Sun Dec 2 2-6 pm Wine and Cheese Among the Trees 781 N Linda Vista Dr Nogales 23rd annual event will benefit St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees (mostly different each year) and numerous nativity scenes as well as a portion of the largest private collection of the late Hugh Cabotrsquos art work Sample 4 varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates For tickets call ClapperDeLong at (520) 287-5929 or St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic (520) 648-3242 75 Calle de las Tiendas Ste 129B Green Valley Tickets $25 (adults) and $5 (children) are available at the door

9am ndash Noon ndash Nov 3 ndash Visit the Desert Museum as the guest of Trico Electric Cooperative For members only ndash bring you Trico bill ndash meet the board learn about Tricorsquos programs and then learn about the animals Contact 520-744-2944 or wwwtricocoop

in tucsonFri amp Sat Nov 23 amp 24 - 11a - 4p - Patagonias 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk Contact Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060 See ad page 7

in sasabeSat Nov 17 - 10a - 330 - Grassland Fair - Buenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge See artice on page 11 for details

weds Nov 14 ndash 2 to 4 pm - Video showing of ldquoWhat they Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIrdquo Joyner-Green Valley Library Contact person Dr Daniel Wegener 520-663-5944 See article page 5 for details

Dec 1 amp 2 - 10a - 4p - 42nd annual La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori at the National Historical Park Tumacacori A celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley Free Contact Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0 See article on Page 14 for details

If you think Trickle-Down Economics is a good way to run a country - leaving the middle-class to hope for scraps from the mega-wealthy - Vote for Romney - Ryan

Just Vote

pAGE 17

Arivaca Helping Hear tsWere here to help serve the needs of Arivaca residents (living within the 85601 zip code area) If you need a little help with any of the following expenses give us a call

bull Propane bull Rent bull Water Company bull Gasoline bull Clinic Co-pay bull Phone bull Medical bull Auto Repair bull Taxes bull Eyeglasses amp Other approved expenses

Restrictions apply on types of expenses amounts and frequency of disbursals Arivaca Helping Hearts pays the expenses directly to the vender

Helping Ease Arivacans

Rough Times

Contact us at 398-8515 or 398-3033PO Box 156 Arivaca AZ 85601

Arivaca Community Desert Aid Medical Training amp Dialogue

Thanksgiving Potluck

Dr Norma Price will be offering a basic medical training to the Arivaca community that will cover common illnesses and injuries that residents may encounter when coming into contact with people crossing through the borderlands Topics will include blister care dehydration and heat-related illness sprains and strains hypothermia problems associated with drinking dirty water along with learning to access support with medical situations how to recognize medical emergencies and knowing when to call 9-1-1

by Chief Scot Van Boerum

As mentioned in last monthrsquos Connection we are in the process of updating our Five Year Strategic Plan We recently had a meeting at which several members of the public expressed their views on the District One of the suggestions that came out of the meeting was to provide a more specific picture of the District I believe the two most important measures of the success of the District are the services we provide and the tax rate We want to provide the best service at the lowest tax rate possibleThe strategic plan called for the District to effectively manage expenses through several efforts which directly resulted in a carryover of $50000 from last year into this current year When I assumed the role of Fire Chief this past March 64 of the budgeted revenues were based on taxes This is generally in line with the fire districts in Pima County where the average is 71 For the current budget year only 34 of our anticipated revenues are derived from taxes The balance of the anticipated revenue $25394963 is coming from alternative funding sources This is in line with our strategic plan which called for finding alternative revenue streams to maintain or reduce the tax burden on the residents of the DistrictThe current yearrsquos budgeted income includes grants that make up 27 To date we have applied for seventeen grants and successfully received $11569911 in grant funding with seven of the applications still pending In addition we have diligently

worked on improving our response capability for wild fire incidents both within and outside of the District Through training acquisition of equipment and vehicles we are able to more effectively respond to these incidents which also generate income when we respond outside of the District We currently have over $7000000 20 of income in receivables from the state of Arizona for wildland responses under our state cooperative agreementFinally we are working on shifting some of the burden from the taxpayer to the people who utilize our services To do this we have started charging for EMS responses by the District This is a revenue stream that has previously gone untapped To date we have already received over $120000 in unbudgeted revenue from insurance companies This includes sending bills for all responses involving illegal border crossers which account for over 15 of our EMS responses to the Border Patrol health insurance system We are anticipating additional income of approximately $1000000 or approximately 8 of the tax revenue between now and the end of the budget year June 30 2013 If you utilize our services and receive a bill please forward the bill to your insurance company Payment by the insurance company will be taken as payment in full for taxpayers of the District even if it is less than the full invoice For non-taxpayers we will continue with collection efforts to receive the full payment of the invoice

Arivaca Fire DistrictSignificant Progress Being Made

This training is designed for Arivaca residents with no previous medical training We also invite area medical workers from the Arivaca Clinic Arivaca Fire and No More Deaths Byrd Camp to join us to dialogue about providing effective medical care in the borderlands Norma Price MD practiced medicine in Atlanta GA for 25 years before moving to Arizona Since retiring she has been active with the Samaritans and No More Deaths since the organizations began She participates in administering humanitarian care and serves as medical consultant and educator for both organizations

Sunday November 18 o1-4pm Arivaca Community Center

DanSun Ranch especially Danny would like to thank all of the people for all the help since my accident Sunny could not have done it without you Arivaca is a great place to live People are willing to get down and dirty if their neighbor has fallen on difficult times Thank you all for your concern and support DanSun Ranch

Thank You

Come one come all to the fabulous Thanksgiving

Potluck Feast at the Arivaca Community Center It will be held on November 22nd from 1-3 Please bring a dish to share and your own place setting Join the c-ommunity to celebrate our gratitude for all the blessings in our lives It is such a beautiful

thing to share food while celebrating the spirit of our communityEveryone is welcome Bring all your family and friends Instruments and musicians welcome If therersquos interest a drumming circle will follow the feast

Thrus Nov 8 - 6pm - Arivaca Clinic Annual mtg amp dinner at Sweet Peas Cafe - call Julie Beal for reservations 398-2160 $$12Sunday Nov 18 - 1-4pm - Desert Aid Medical Training amp DialogueArivaca Community Center Free amp open to the publicSATURDAYS Every Sat - 9am Marians Market 1st Sat - 9am - Human Resources RUMMAGE SALE 3rd Sat - 1pm - Arivaca Family and Community Education Assn At the Old School (or at Library--call 594-5235 first) 3pm - Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting SUNDAYS - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for times - 398-28391st Sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop Assn meet at town water yard2nd Sun 4pm Arivaca Action Center - Board Mtgs 15925 W Universal Ranch Rd arivacaactioncenterinc gmailcomLast Sun - 530pm - Arivaca Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home MONDAYS - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - Silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire Dist Auxilary - at the Fire HouseTUESDAYS 1st Tues - 530pm Arivaca Alive promoting Arivaca - La Gitana Cantina - all welcome

1st Tues - 6pm - People Helping People - - Border Issues Community Chat - Providing hospitality and community support in the borderlands Arivaca Library2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-52393rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 333-8311 or 576-4466WEDNESDAYS 2nd Weds -4pm - Arivaca Coordinating Council ndash Human Resources Group mtg - Human Resource Office Public InvitedLast Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHURSDAYS 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy Fricchione for more info 398-98593rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg Fire House wwwarivacafiredistrictorg

FOR KIDSTues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 Creative Play Recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Comm Center) Call Ellen- 398-3010TEEN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WEDS - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIRL SCOUTS for all ages Contact Nathalie Dresang - 398- 3009FOR SENIORSTEATIME FOR SENIORS (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmSENIOR OUTINGS One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771

Send your notices to Connection POB 338 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

Meetings ampActivities

Around ArivacaPage 18 november 2012 connection

submitted by Glo WilliamsGreetings The Arivaca Action Center Inc is pleased to report that we received our 501(c)(3) exemption determination from the IRS as a public charity so gifts and contributions are deductible through the IRS We can also pursue additional possibilities that align with our mission of providing space for opportunities that enhance rural life Bring your ideas forward at the next board meeting on Sunday November 11th at 400 Free open computer hours and one-on-one classes are ongoing thanks to instructor Michele Fournier Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm Stop by and walk through the Art Gallery while you are there Featured artist Mark Dresangrsquos work is on display this month The Early Learning Center will

submitted by Nancy FricchioneArivaca Aliversquos holiday event raising funds to benefit the kids of Arivaca will be held December 8th We will be looking for donations of handmade crafts and candy for an old-fashioned holiday bazaar This will be a great time to pick up some low cost gifts and decorations for Christmas

Arivacarsquos Grande Dame Mary Jane

Broadhurst will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Sunday November 11 2012 I am hoping you have some room in the November issue to announce this milestone and to add that everyone is invited to her birthday celebration on Sunday November 11th at an Open House 300 pm - 500 pm at the Old Schoolhouse to come by and wish her a most happy And of course there will be cake

Describes plants growing in our area of the desert Includes 204 flowering plants with over 400 full color photographs

Designed for amateur wildflower enthusiasts the descriptions are written to easily aid identification

Index of Spanish common names

Available at Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee and La Gitana Cantina in ArivacaTubac Center of the Arts Tubac Presidio State Park in TubacBuenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge SasabeMariposa Books PatagoniaOrder at monicathebookstoreladycom or AdobeAlbatrossaolcom or call Maggie at 520-398-2379

Wildflowers a f i e l d g u i d e

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

Proceeds will go towards buying something great for the children of Arivaca Last year we bought an airplane teeter-totter for the community center playgroundPlease bring your donations of candy and crafts after Dec 1st to the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Co-op or the La Gitana Cantina For information call 398-9859

Kids enjoying the Teeter-Totter airplane at Arivaca Community Center playground purchased with funds from last years Arivaca Alives Candy Shack proceeds

Candy Shack and Holiday Gift Bazaar

Happy Birthday Mary Jane

be getting our licensing inspection visit at the end of October from the Arizona Department of Health Services Many of us have worked very hard to create a beautiful quality learning center for our youngest community members birth to 5 years old Glo Williams and Kathy Sheldon are overseeing this center and Rachel Barry is stepping up as Center Director We could use some help and donations getting the inside and outside of the building painted before the Artist Studio Tour in January The Arivaca Action Center will be hosting this event and several artists will be displaying their art at the Center If you are ready for little gardening we could also use help with our crop circle plot and invite all to stop by and join in the fun

Arivaca Action Center on the Move

RELAxING THERAPEUTIC massage by Kathishealingmassagecom in Arivaca at the Arivaca Action Center corner of Universal Ranch and Mesquite Roads Call Kathi Abbott at 520-904-9442 to schedule for Wednesdays between 11 am and 6 pm or Thursday mornings

HORSES BOARDED - Full service care Lg pens w shelters or box stalls with turnouts Close to trails Arena and round pen Trailer storage $ 235Mo THE RIDING CENTER Amado 520 398-2392

FOR SALE OR RENT - BY OWNER 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

URANTIA BOOK -Classes Mondays amp COSMIC FAMILY VOL 1 Classes Wednesdays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori by Elders amp Ministers Call first (520) 603-9932

GENTLE TOUCH Colt starting amp training 35 yrs exp Certified The Horseman Jimmy 398-3031

FOR SALE BY OWNER 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $325000 Terms By appointment only -l 480-993-8272

COSMOSERVICE Sundays 10 am Discussion Format - URANTIA BOOK Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori ndash Gabriel of Urantia amp Niann Emerson Chase amp Elders The Bright amp Morning Star Choir - Organic lunch follows Tours available Donations appreciated Call first (520) 603-9932

IF YOU BELIEVE out-sourcing American jobs is good business - Vote for Romney-Ryan

DUE TO THE GRASSHOPPERS mosquitos and lack of local foods the Community Center is cancelling the Desert Harvest Festival and local foods buffet that was scheduled for November 10th Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving potluck on November 22nd at 100 and share the delicious desert bounty there

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK November 22nd 1pm at Arivaca Community Center Everyone Welcome 398-3010 for more info

WE HAVE ANONYMOUS DONORS who are matching funds for all donations and membership fees we receive right now We are in need of some costly repairs and maintenance for the Community Center and very much appreciate your support Please mail all donations to ACC PO Box 36 Thank you so much

THE VEGETABLES available in November at the Arivaca Gardens booth are turnips radishes peppers lettuce and spinach Organic dates are also available The garden will be planting garlic Contact the garden about the days We also need volunteers to sell vegies at Marianrsquos Market on Saturdays Contact Rex Tucker at 398-2000 Hope to see you at the market and at the garden

SAVE THE DATE for the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Studio Tour - Saturday January 26 2013 Featuring a diversity of talent that makes our tiny town proud More info in upcoming Arivaca Connection and Green Valley News Tickets available beginning of January

RENT SALE - The Honey House Country living close to Arivaca $650 per mo $189500 2400 feet of space slump block construction Spacious comfortable place to live Used to be a honey processing plant Has a great kitchen with stainless appliances Great views of surrounding hills Can be rented partially furnished Separate Studio space and storage workshop on 25 fenced acres ~2 miles from town Call 398-3915

Cost 25 Cents per word bull You count - I accept Payment must be made prior to publication For Free amp Non-profit ads ONLY - No Charge NO PHONE ORDERS PLEASE -

Only written ads accepted bull Deadline 22th of each month

Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon For info amp times 520-323-2229 or wwwal-anon-azorg

TUBAC AL-ANON AA MTGS Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ARIVACA AA MEETINGS Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONERS-AA mtg - Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

aR e a SuppoR t Meet iNgS

Feature WriterS Mary Kasulaitis Tarenta Baldeschi Roxi Hardesty Judi Oyler Laurel Loew

ContributorSMartin LevowitzJ WilsonCeth JohnsonJaycee JohnsonAbe ParisHal MansfieldBarbara StockwellGlo WilliamsEllen DursemaBecky Meade

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 5203982379

email SoAZVoxaolcom wwwarivaca-connectioncom

StaFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

CONNECTION

The open forum format is for ideas opinions experiences whatever you want to share with the worldYour submission must not use libelous profane or vulgar language

bull All rights reserved

bull Articles are solely the property of the named contributor reprint or use without their permission is prohibited

bull Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or the advertisers

bull Published monthly as an open forum journal

bull All contributions are welcome but should be less than 1000 words for general interest or 250 words for public notice articles

bull DEADLINE 10 days prior to the end of the month

Scott Van Boerums chaffeeJohn KazlauskaJan GaylordCal LambertAnn M PentonMark DresangPeg RockDaniel Chitwood

COVER Birds amp Bidens - by Maggie Milinovitch and PhotoShop

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

pAGE 19

CEDAR CREEK Services

Dan Haughtbull Licensedbull Bondedbull Insured

In business in Arizona 30 years

Located In Arivaca

520-398-3326Cell 520-975-1127

bull WELL DRILLING ∙ PLuMBING REPAIRS

bull PuMP INSTALLATION amp REPAIRSbull WATER STORAGE TANKS bull SEPTIC TANKS- NEW amp REPAIRbull uNDERGROuND uTILITIES bull EXCAVATION amp GRADING

bull BACKHOE amp DuMP TRuCK SERVICE

bullbullbull FREE ESTIMATES bullbullbull

Un-Classifieds

RDs BACKHOE SERVICE - Septic perks trenching amp grading Licensed amp Insured 30 yrs exp 398-9654

NOVEMBER 6TH - Your vote counts - go out and do it

20 ACRES FOR SALE 14050 W Jalisco Rd Well electric small septic horse corral sheds small structure and fully fenced Asking $79000 520-396-0865 or jferris94yahoocom

Johnnie Lakersquos

520-399-1302

Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake680 W Camino Casa Verde

Green Valley AZ 85614wwwgasolinealleygvcom

Selected Pima Countyrsquos SbC

Small business of the year award

in Amado

in patagonia

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

places to Go m people to see m things to Dotumacacori Nogalesin tubac in Arivaca

Green valley

Antiques amp CollectiblesReopening November 1st To welcome you during our reopening -with the

purchase of a semi-precious stone necklace youll receive a free matching bracelet

Our gems are all natural stones - no synthetics

HoursThursdays Fridays amp Saturdays 10 to 4 and by appointment 520-398-3033

Bill amp Connie Sparks

BIlls GEms amp mINEralsamp

Sat Nov 3 ndash 9 to 4 ndash Farmersrsquo Market Celebration of Dia de los Muertos ndash see ad page 3

Thurs Nov 22 ndash Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Arivaca Community Center

Sat Nov 24 ndash 7 ndash 11 ndash Dance to Al Foul ndash La Gitana Cantina

Oct11- 10a Talk- Facing the Climate Change Challenges Derek Lemione PhDThe challenges arise from complex social and natural systems interacting UU Congregation Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48 Turn EastSat Nov 17 - 9a 3rd Annual Amado Chili Cook Off - Amado Territory Classic Car Show Youth Talent Show amp lots of Chili Music by Beau Renfro amp Clear Country Maxima 99 Radio and Uncion Nortena Parking $2 or two cans of food - chili is $5 for all the tasting you can eat The Cook Off features CASI as well as a local cooks and fire departments Amado Territory exit 48 off I-19 Visit wwwamadoazcom Proceeds benefit Amado Food Bank Elephant Head Vol Fire Dept amp Amado Youth Alliance

Sat Nov 3 amp Sun Nov 4 - 10am to 5pm - Tubac An Art Experience - Historic Tubac Village Sponsored by Tubac Chamber of Commerce Info 520-398-2704 wwwtubacazcom

Sun Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River - Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001 Details on Page 16

Fri Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo - Tubac State Historic Park 1 Burruel St Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg Details on Page 16

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra - Tubac Plaza Main Stage wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542 Details on Page 16

Sat Nov 10 430-730 pm ndash St Andrewrsquos 60th Annual Barbecue St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Church 969 W Coungry Club Dr Nogales Pit-roasted beef barbecue tortillas beans cole slaw dessert beverage for $10 (adults) $6 (children) Take-out available $8 for lb barbecue Gift shop and bookstore open raffle of theme baskets Tickets available from Church members and at the door

Sunday Nov 18 at 4 pm - The Merling Trio in concert - Presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts at Americas Trade amp Commerce (formerly Sunrise Bank building) 825 N Grand Ave Nogales Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or Janice Pulliam at 706-614-6959

Sun Dec 2 2-6 pm Wine and Cheese Among the Trees 781 N Linda Vista Dr Nogales 23rd annual event will benefit St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees (mostly different each year) and numerous nativity scenes as well as a portion of the largest private collection of the late Hugh Cabotrsquos art work Sample 4 varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates For tickets call ClapperDeLong at (520) 287-5929 or St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic (520) 648-3242 75 Calle de las Tiendas Ste 129B Green Valley Tickets $25 (adults) and $5 (children) are available at the door

9am ndash Noon ndash Nov 3 ndash Visit the Desert Museum as the guest of Trico Electric Cooperative For members only ndash bring you Trico bill ndash meet the board learn about Tricorsquos programs and then learn about the animals Contact 520-744-2944 or wwwtricocoop

in tucsonFri amp Sat Nov 23 amp 24 - 11a - 4p - Patagonias 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk Contact Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060 See ad page 7

in sasabeSat Nov 17 - 10a - 330 - Grassland Fair - Buenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge See artice on page 11 for details

weds Nov 14 ndash 2 to 4 pm - Video showing of ldquoWhat they Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIrdquo Joyner-Green Valley Library Contact person Dr Daniel Wegener 520-663-5944 See article page 5 for details

Dec 1 amp 2 - 10a - 4p - 42nd annual La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori at the National Historical Park Tumacacori A celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley Free Contact Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0 See article on Page 14 for details

Thrus Nov 8 - 6pm - Arivaca Clinic Annual mtg amp dinner at Sweet Peas Cafe - call Julie Beal for reservations 398-2160 $$12Sunday Nov 18 - 1-4pm - Desert Aid Medical Training amp DialogueArivaca Community Center Free amp open to the publicSATURDAYS Every Sat - 9am Marians Market 1st Sat - 9am - Human Resources RUMMAGE SALE 3rd Sat - 1pm - Arivaca Family and Community Education Assn At the Old School (or at Library--call 594-5235 first) 3pm - Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting SUNDAYS - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for times - 398-28391st Sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop Assn meet at town water yard2nd Sun 4pm Arivaca Action Center - Board Mtgs 15925 W Universal Ranch Rd arivacaactioncenterinc gmailcomLast Sun - 530pm - Arivaca Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home MONDAYS - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - Silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire Dist Auxilary - at the Fire HouseTUESDAYS 1st Tues - 530pm Arivaca Alive promoting Arivaca - La Gitana Cantina - all welcome

1st Tues - 6pm - People Helping People - - Border Issues Community Chat - Providing hospitality and community support in the borderlands Arivaca Library2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-52393rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 333-8311 or 576-4466WEDNESDAYS 2nd Weds -4pm - Arivaca Coordinating Council ndash Human Resources Group mtg - Human Resource Office Public InvitedLast Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHURSDAYS 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy Fricchione for more info 398-98593rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg Fire House wwwarivacafiredistrictorg

FOR KIDSTues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 Creative Play Recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Comm Center) Call Ellen- 398-3010TEEN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WEDS - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIRL SCOUTS for all ages Contact Nathalie Dresang - 398- 3009FOR SENIORSTEATIME FOR SENIORS (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmSENIOR OUTINGS One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771

Send your notices to Connection POB 338 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

Meetings ampActivities

Around ArivacaPage 18 november 2012 connection

submitted by Glo WilliamsGreetings The Arivaca Action Center Inc is pleased to report that we received our 501(c)(3) exemption determination from the IRS as a public charity so gifts and contributions are deductible through the IRS We can also pursue additional possibilities that align with our mission of providing space for opportunities that enhance rural life Bring your ideas forward at the next board meeting on Sunday November 11th at 400 Free open computer hours and one-on-one classes are ongoing thanks to instructor Michele Fournier Thursdays from 5 - 8 pm Stop by and walk through the Art Gallery while you are there Featured artist Mark Dresangrsquos work is on display this month The Early Learning Center will

submitted by Nancy FricchioneArivaca Aliversquos holiday event raising funds to benefit the kids of Arivaca will be held December 8th We will be looking for donations of handmade crafts and candy for an old-fashioned holiday bazaar This will be a great time to pick up some low cost gifts and decorations for Christmas

Arivacarsquos Grande Dame Mary Jane

Broadhurst will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Sunday November 11 2012 I am hoping you have some room in the November issue to announce this milestone and to add that everyone is invited to her birthday celebration on Sunday November 11th at an Open House 300 pm - 500 pm at the Old Schoolhouse to come by and wish her a most happy And of course there will be cake

Describes plants growing in our area of the desert Includes 204 flowering plants with over 400 full color photographs

Designed for amateur wildflower enthusiasts the descriptions are written to easily aid identification

Index of Spanish common names

Available at Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee and La Gitana Cantina in ArivacaTubac Center of the Arts Tubac Presidio State Park in TubacBuenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge SasabeMariposa Books PatagoniaOrder at monicathebookstoreladycom or AdobeAlbatrossaolcom or call Maggie at 520-398-2379

Wildflowers a f i e l d g u i d e

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

Proceeds will go towards buying something great for the children of Arivaca Last year we bought an airplane teeter-totter for the community center playgroundPlease bring your donations of candy and crafts after Dec 1st to the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Co-op or the La Gitana Cantina For information call 398-9859

Kids enjoying the Teeter-Totter airplane at Arivaca Community Center playground purchased with funds from last years Arivaca Alives Candy Shack proceeds

Candy Shack and Holiday Gift Bazaar

Happy Birthday Mary Jane

be getting our licensing inspection visit at the end of October from the Arizona Department of Health Services Many of us have worked very hard to create a beautiful quality learning center for our youngest community members birth to 5 years old Glo Williams and Kathy Sheldon are overseeing this center and Rachel Barry is stepping up as Center Director We could use some help and donations getting the inside and outside of the building painted before the Artist Studio Tour in January The Arivaca Action Center will be hosting this event and several artists will be displaying their art at the Center If you are ready for little gardening we could also use help with our crop circle plot and invite all to stop by and join in the fun

Arivaca Action Center on the Move

RELAxING THERAPEUTIC massage by Kathishealingmassagecom in Arivaca at the Arivaca Action Center corner of Universal Ranch and Mesquite Roads Call Kathi Abbott at 520-904-9442 to schedule for Wednesdays between 11 am and 6 pm or Thursday mornings

HORSES BOARDED - Full service care Lg pens w shelters or box stalls with turnouts Close to trails Arena and round pen Trailer storage $ 235Mo THE RIDING CENTER Amado 520 398-2392

FOR SALE OR RENT - BY OWNER 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

URANTIA BOOK -Classes Mondays amp COSMIC FAMILY VOL 1 Classes Wednesdays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori by Elders amp Ministers Call first (520) 603-9932

GENTLE TOUCH Colt starting amp training 35 yrs exp Certified The Horseman Jimmy 398-3031

FOR SALE BY OWNER 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $325000 Terms By appointment only -l 480-993-8272

COSMOSERVICE Sundays 10 am Discussion Format - URANTIA BOOK Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori ndash Gabriel of Urantia amp Niann Emerson Chase amp Elders The Bright amp Morning Star Choir - Organic lunch follows Tours available Donations appreciated Call first (520) 603-9932

IF YOU BELIEVE out-sourcing American jobs is good business - Vote for Romney-Ryan

DUE TO THE GRASSHOPPERS mosquitos and lack of local foods the Community Center is cancelling the Desert Harvest Festival and local foods buffet that was scheduled for November 10th Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving potluck on November 22nd at 100 and share the delicious desert bounty there

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK November 22nd 1pm at Arivaca Community Center Everyone Welcome 398-3010 for more info

WE HAVE ANONYMOUS DONORS who are matching funds for all donations and membership fees we receive right now We are in need of some costly repairs and maintenance for the Community Center and very much appreciate your support Please mail all donations to ACC PO Box 36 Thank you so much

THE VEGETABLES available in November at the Arivaca Gardens booth are turnips radishes peppers lettuce and spinach Organic dates are also available The garden will be planting garlic Contact the garden about the days We also need volunteers to sell vegies at Marianrsquos Market on Saturdays Contact Rex Tucker at 398-2000 Hope to see you at the market and at the garden

SAVE THE DATE for the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Studio Tour - Saturday January 26 2013 Featuring a diversity of talent that makes our tiny town proud More info in upcoming Arivaca Connection and Green Valley News Tickets available beginning of January

RENT SALE - The Honey House Country living close to Arivaca $650 per mo $189500 2400 feet of space slump block construction Spacious comfortable place to live Used to be a honey processing plant Has a great kitchen with stainless appliances Great views of surrounding hills Can be rented partially furnished Separate Studio space and storage workshop on 25 fenced acres ~2 miles from town Call 398-3915

Cost 25 Cents per word bull You count - I accept Payment must be made prior to publication For Free amp Non-profit ads ONLY - No Charge NO PHONE ORDERS PLEASE -

Only written ads accepted bull Deadline 22th of each month

Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon For info amp times 520-323-2229 or wwwal-anon-azorg

TUBAC AL-ANON AA MTGS Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ARIVACA AA MEETINGS Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONERS-AA mtg - Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

aR e a SuppoR t Meet iNgS

Feature WriterS Mary Kasulaitis Tarenta Baldeschi Roxi Hardesty Judi Oyler Laurel Loew

ContributorSMartin LevowitzJ WilsonCeth JohnsonJaycee JohnsonAbe ParisHal MansfieldBarbara StockwellGlo WilliamsEllen DursemaBecky Meade

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 5203982379

email SoAZVoxaolcom wwwarivaca-connectioncom

StaFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

CONNECTION

The open forum format is for ideas opinions experiences whatever you want to share with the worldYour submission must not use libelous profane or vulgar language

bull All rights reserved

bull Articles are solely the property of the named contributor reprint or use without their permission is prohibited

bull Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or the advertisers

bull Published monthly as an open forum journal

bull All contributions are welcome but should be less than 1000 words for general interest or 250 words for public notice articles

bull DEADLINE 10 days prior to the end of the month

Scott Van Boerums chaffeeJohn KazlauskaJan GaylordCal LambertAnn M PentonMark DresangPeg RockDaniel Chitwood

COVER Birds amp Bidens - by Maggie Milinovitch and PhotoShop

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

pAGE 19

CEDAR CREEK Services

Dan Haughtbull Licensedbull Bondedbull Insured

In business in Arizona 30 years

Located In Arivaca

520-398-3326Cell 520-975-1127

bull WELL DRILLING ∙ PLuMBING REPAIRS

bull PuMP INSTALLATION amp REPAIRSbull WATER STORAGE TANKS bull SEPTIC TANKS- NEW amp REPAIRbull uNDERGROuND uTILITIES bull EXCAVATION amp GRADING

bull BACKHOE amp DuMP TRuCK SERVICE

bullbullbull FREE ESTIMATES bullbullbull

Un-Classifieds

RDs BACKHOE SERVICE - Septic perks trenching amp grading Licensed amp Insured 30 yrs exp 398-9654

NOVEMBER 6TH - Your vote counts - go out and do it

20 ACRES FOR SALE 14050 W Jalisco Rd Well electric small septic horse corral sheds small structure and fully fenced Asking $79000 520-396-0865 or jferris94yahoocom

Johnnie Lakersquos

520-399-1302

Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake680 W Camino Casa Verde

Green Valley AZ 85614wwwgasolinealleygvcom

Selected Pima Countyrsquos SbC

Small business of the year award

in Amado

in patagonia

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

places to Go m people to see m things to Dotumacacori Nogalesin tubac in Arivaca

Green valley

Antiques amp CollectiblesReopening November 1st To welcome you during our reopening -with the

purchase of a semi-precious stone necklace youll receive a free matching bracelet

Our gems are all natural stones - no synthetics

HoursThursdays Fridays amp Saturdays 10 to 4 and by appointment 520-398-3033

Bill amp Connie Sparks

BIlls GEms amp mINEralsamp

Sat Nov 3 ndash 9 to 4 ndash Farmersrsquo Market Celebration of Dia de los Muertos ndash see ad page 3

Thurs Nov 22 ndash Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Arivaca Community Center

Sat Nov 24 ndash 7 ndash 11 ndash Dance to Al Foul ndash La Gitana Cantina

Oct11- 10a Talk- Facing the Climate Change Challenges Derek Lemione PhDThe challenges arise from complex social and natural systems interacting UU Congregation Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48 Turn EastSat Nov 17 - 9a 3rd Annual Amado Chili Cook Off - Amado Territory Classic Car Show Youth Talent Show amp lots of Chili Music by Beau Renfro amp Clear Country Maxima 99 Radio and Uncion Nortena Parking $2 or two cans of food - chili is $5 for all the tasting you can eat The Cook Off features CASI as well as a local cooks and fire departments Amado Territory exit 48 off I-19 Visit wwwamadoazcom Proceeds benefit Amado Food Bank Elephant Head Vol Fire Dept amp Amado Youth Alliance

Sat Nov 3 amp Sun Nov 4 - 10am to 5pm - Tubac An Art Experience - Historic Tubac Village Sponsored by Tubac Chamber of Commerce Info 520-398-2704 wwwtubacazcom

Sun Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River - Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001 Details on Page 16

Fri Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo - Tubac State Historic Park 1 Burruel St Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg Details on Page 16

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra - Tubac Plaza Main Stage wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542 Details on Page 16

Sat Nov 10 430-730 pm ndash St Andrewrsquos 60th Annual Barbecue St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Church 969 W Coungry Club Dr Nogales Pit-roasted beef barbecue tortillas beans cole slaw dessert beverage for $10 (adults) $6 (children) Take-out available $8 for lb barbecue Gift shop and bookstore open raffle of theme baskets Tickets available from Church members and at the door

Sunday Nov 18 at 4 pm - The Merling Trio in concert - Presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts at Americas Trade amp Commerce (formerly Sunrise Bank building) 825 N Grand Ave Nogales Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or Janice Pulliam at 706-614-6959

Sun Dec 2 2-6 pm Wine and Cheese Among the Trees 781 N Linda Vista Dr Nogales 23rd annual event will benefit St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees (mostly different each year) and numerous nativity scenes as well as a portion of the largest private collection of the late Hugh Cabotrsquos art work Sample 4 varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates For tickets call ClapperDeLong at (520) 287-5929 or St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic (520) 648-3242 75 Calle de las Tiendas Ste 129B Green Valley Tickets $25 (adults) and $5 (children) are available at the door

9am ndash Noon ndash Nov 3 ndash Visit the Desert Museum as the guest of Trico Electric Cooperative For members only ndash bring you Trico bill ndash meet the board learn about Tricorsquos programs and then learn about the animals Contact 520-744-2944 or wwwtricocoop

in tucsonFri amp Sat Nov 23 amp 24 - 11a - 4p - Patagonias 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk Contact Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060 See ad page 7

in sasabeSat Nov 17 - 10a - 330 - Grassland Fair - Buenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge See artice on page 11 for details

weds Nov 14 ndash 2 to 4 pm - Video showing of ldquoWhat they Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIrdquo Joyner-Green Valley Library Contact person Dr Daniel Wegener 520-663-5944 See article page 5 for details

Dec 1 amp 2 - 10a - 4p - 42nd annual La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori at the National Historical Park Tumacacori A celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley Free Contact Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0 See article on Page 14 for details

RELAxING THERAPEUTIC massage by Kathishealingmassagecom in Arivaca at the Arivaca Action Center corner of Universal Ranch and Mesquite Roads Call Kathi Abbott at 520-904-9442 to schedule for Wednesdays between 11 am and 6 pm or Thursday mornings

HORSES BOARDED - Full service care Lg pens w shelters or box stalls with turnouts Close to trails Arena and round pen Trailer storage $ 235Mo THE RIDING CENTER Amado 520 398-2392

FOR SALE OR RENT - BY OWNER 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

URANTIA BOOK -Classes Mondays amp COSMIC FAMILY VOL 1 Classes Wednesdays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori by Elders amp Ministers Call first (520) 603-9932

GENTLE TOUCH Colt starting amp training 35 yrs exp Certified The Horseman Jimmy 398-3031

FOR SALE BY OWNER 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $325000 Terms By appointment only -l 480-993-8272

COSMOSERVICE Sundays 10 am Discussion Format - URANTIA BOOK Avalon EcoVillage Tumacacori ndash Gabriel of Urantia amp Niann Emerson Chase amp Elders The Bright amp Morning Star Choir - Organic lunch follows Tours available Donations appreciated Call first (520) 603-9932

IF YOU BELIEVE out-sourcing American jobs is good business - Vote for Romney-Ryan

DUE TO THE GRASSHOPPERS mosquitos and lack of local foods the Community Center is cancelling the Desert Harvest Festival and local foods buffet that was scheduled for November 10th Please join us for our annual Thanksgiving potluck on November 22nd at 100 and share the delicious desert bounty there

THANKSGIVING POTLUCK November 22nd 1pm at Arivaca Community Center Everyone Welcome 398-3010 for more info

WE HAVE ANONYMOUS DONORS who are matching funds for all donations and membership fees we receive right now We are in need of some costly repairs and maintenance for the Community Center and very much appreciate your support Please mail all donations to ACC PO Box 36 Thank you so much

THE VEGETABLES available in November at the Arivaca Gardens booth are turnips radishes peppers lettuce and spinach Organic dates are also available The garden will be planting garlic Contact the garden about the days We also need volunteers to sell vegies at Marianrsquos Market on Saturdays Contact Rex Tucker at 398-2000 Hope to see you at the market and at the garden

SAVE THE DATE for the Arivaca Artistsrsquo Studio Tour - Saturday January 26 2013 Featuring a diversity of talent that makes our tiny town proud More info in upcoming Arivaca Connection and Green Valley News Tickets available beginning of January

RENT SALE - The Honey House Country living close to Arivaca $650 per mo $189500 2400 feet of space slump block construction Spacious comfortable place to live Used to be a honey processing plant Has a great kitchen with stainless appliances Great views of surrounding hills Can be rented partially furnished Separate Studio space and storage workshop on 25 fenced acres ~2 miles from town Call 398-3915

Cost 25 Cents per word bull You count - I accept Payment must be made prior to publication For Free amp Non-profit ads ONLY - No Charge NO PHONE ORDERS PLEASE -

Only written ads accepted bull Deadline 22th of each month

Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email SoAZVoxaolcom

HAVE A DRUG PROBLEM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon For info amp times 520-323-2229 or wwwal-anon-azorg

TUBAC AL-ANON AA MTGS Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ARIVACA AA MEETINGS Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONERS-AA mtg - Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

aR e a SuppoR t Meet iNgS

Feature WriterS Mary Kasulaitis Tarenta Baldeschi Roxi Hardesty Judi Oyler Laurel Loew

ContributorSMartin LevowitzJ WilsonCeth JohnsonJaycee JohnsonAbe ParisHal MansfieldBarbara StockwellGlo WilliamsEllen DursemaBecky Meade

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 5203982379

email SoAZVoxaolcom wwwarivaca-connectioncom

StaFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

CONNECTION

The open forum format is for ideas opinions experiences whatever you want to share with the worldYour submission must not use libelous profane or vulgar language

bull All rights reserved

bull Articles are solely the property of the named contributor reprint or use without their permission is prohibited

bull Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher or the advertisers

bull Published monthly as an open forum journal

bull All contributions are welcome but should be less than 1000 words for general interest or 250 words for public notice articles

bull DEADLINE 10 days prior to the end of the month

Scott Van Boerums chaffeeJohn KazlauskaJan GaylordCal LambertAnn M PentonMark DresangPeg RockDaniel Chitwood

COVER Birds amp Bidens - by Maggie Milinovitch and PhotoShop

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

pAGE 19

CEDAR CREEK Services

Dan Haughtbull Licensedbull Bondedbull Insured

In business in Arizona 30 years

Located In Arivaca

520-398-3326Cell 520-975-1127

bull WELL DRILLING ∙ PLuMBING REPAIRS

bull PuMP INSTALLATION amp REPAIRSbull WATER STORAGE TANKS bull SEPTIC TANKS- NEW amp REPAIRbull uNDERGROuND uTILITIES bull EXCAVATION amp GRADING

bull BACKHOE amp DuMP TRuCK SERVICE

bullbullbull FREE ESTIMATES bullbullbull

Un-Classifieds

RDs BACKHOE SERVICE - Septic perks trenching amp grading Licensed amp Insured 30 yrs exp 398-9654

NOVEMBER 6TH - Your vote counts - go out and do it

20 ACRES FOR SALE 14050 W Jalisco Rd Well electric small septic horse corral sheds small structure and fully fenced Asking $79000 520-396-0865 or jferris94yahoocom

Johnnie Lakersquos

520-399-1302

Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake680 W Camino Casa Verde

Green Valley AZ 85614wwwgasolinealleygvcom

Selected Pima Countyrsquos SbC

Small business of the year award

in Amado

in patagonia

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

places to Go m people to see m things to Dotumacacori Nogalesin tubac in Arivaca

Green valley

Antiques amp CollectiblesReopening November 1st To welcome you during our reopening -with the

purchase of a semi-precious stone necklace youll receive a free matching bracelet

Our gems are all natural stones - no synthetics

HoursThursdays Fridays amp Saturdays 10 to 4 and by appointment 520-398-3033

Bill amp Connie Sparks

BIlls GEms amp mINEralsamp

Sat Nov 3 ndash 9 to 4 ndash Farmersrsquo Market Celebration of Dia de los Muertos ndash see ad page 3

Thurs Nov 22 ndash Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Arivaca Community Center

Sat Nov 24 ndash 7 ndash 11 ndash Dance to Al Foul ndash La Gitana Cantina

Oct11- 10a Talk- Facing the Climate Change Challenges Derek Lemione PhDThe challenges arise from complex social and natural systems interacting UU Congregation Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48 Turn EastSat Nov 17 - 9a 3rd Annual Amado Chili Cook Off - Amado Territory Classic Car Show Youth Talent Show amp lots of Chili Music by Beau Renfro amp Clear Country Maxima 99 Radio and Uncion Nortena Parking $2 or two cans of food - chili is $5 for all the tasting you can eat The Cook Off features CASI as well as a local cooks and fire departments Amado Territory exit 48 off I-19 Visit wwwamadoazcom Proceeds benefit Amado Food Bank Elephant Head Vol Fire Dept amp Amado Youth Alliance

Sat Nov 3 amp Sun Nov 4 - 10am to 5pm - Tubac An Art Experience - Historic Tubac Village Sponsored by Tubac Chamber of Commerce Info 520-398-2704 wwwtubacazcom

Sun Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River - Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001 Details on Page 16

Fri Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo - Tubac State Historic Park 1 Burruel St Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg Details on Page 16

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra - Tubac Plaza Main Stage wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542 Details on Page 16

Sat Nov 10 430-730 pm ndash St Andrewrsquos 60th Annual Barbecue St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Church 969 W Coungry Club Dr Nogales Pit-roasted beef barbecue tortillas beans cole slaw dessert beverage for $10 (adults) $6 (children) Take-out available $8 for lb barbecue Gift shop and bookstore open raffle of theme baskets Tickets available from Church members and at the door

Sunday Nov 18 at 4 pm - The Merling Trio in concert - Presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts at Americas Trade amp Commerce (formerly Sunrise Bank building) 825 N Grand Ave Nogales Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or Janice Pulliam at 706-614-6959

Sun Dec 2 2-6 pm Wine and Cheese Among the Trees 781 N Linda Vista Dr Nogales 23rd annual event will benefit St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees (mostly different each year) and numerous nativity scenes as well as a portion of the largest private collection of the late Hugh Cabotrsquos art work Sample 4 varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates For tickets call ClapperDeLong at (520) 287-5929 or St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic (520) 648-3242 75 Calle de las Tiendas Ste 129B Green Valley Tickets $25 (adults) and $5 (children) are available at the door

9am ndash Noon ndash Nov 3 ndash Visit the Desert Museum as the guest of Trico Electric Cooperative For members only ndash bring you Trico bill ndash meet the board learn about Tricorsquos programs and then learn about the animals Contact 520-744-2944 or wwwtricocoop

in tucsonFri amp Sat Nov 23 amp 24 - 11a - 4p - Patagonias 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk Contact Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060 See ad page 7

in sasabeSat Nov 17 - 10a - 330 - Grassland Fair - Buenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge See artice on page 11 for details

weds Nov 14 ndash 2 to 4 pm - Video showing of ldquoWhat they Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIrdquo Joyner-Green Valley Library Contact person Dr Daniel Wegener 520-663-5944 See article page 5 for details

Dec 1 amp 2 - 10a - 4p - 42nd annual La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori at the National Historical Park Tumacacori A celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley Free Contact Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0 See article on Page 14 for details

in Amado

in patagonia

Page 16 november 2012 ConneCtion

places to Go m people to see m things to Dotumacacori Nogalesin tubac in Arivaca

Green valley

Antiques amp CollectiblesReopening November 1st To welcome you during our reopening -with the

purchase of a semi-precious stone necklace youll receive a free matching bracelet

Our gems are all natural stones - no synthetics

HoursThursdays Fridays amp Saturdays 10 to 4 and by appointment 520-398-3033

Bill amp Connie Sparks

BIlls GEms amp mINEralsamp

Sat Nov 3 ndash 9 to 4 ndash Farmersrsquo Market Celebration of Dia de los Muertos ndash see ad page 3

Thurs Nov 22 ndash Community Thanksgiving Potluck at Arivaca Community Center

Sat Nov 24 ndash 7 ndash 11 ndash Dance to Al Foul ndash La Gitana Cantina

Oct11- 10a Talk- Facing the Climate Change Challenges Derek Lemione PhDThe challenges arise from complex social and natural systems interacting UU Congregation Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48 Turn EastSat Nov 17 - 9a 3rd Annual Amado Chili Cook Off - Amado Territory Classic Car Show Youth Talent Show amp lots of Chili Music by Beau Renfro amp Clear Country Maxima 99 Radio and Uncion Nortena Parking $2 or two cans of food - chili is $5 for all the tasting you can eat The Cook Off features CASI as well as a local cooks and fire departments Amado Territory exit 48 off I-19 Visit wwwamadoazcom Proceeds benefit Amado Food Bank Elephant Head Vol Fire Dept amp Amado Youth Alliance

Sat Nov 3 amp Sun Nov 4 - 10am to 5pm - Tubac An Art Experience - Historic Tubac Village Sponsored by Tubac Chamber of Commerce Info 520-398-2704 wwwtubacazcom

Sun Nov 11 - 12 ndash 5pm Celebrate the River Community Picnic - Friends of the Santa Cruz River - Contact Nanette at (520)761-4001 Details on Page 16

Fri Nov 16 1pm - ldquoThe History of Mineral Artrdquo - Tubac State Historic Park 1 Burruel St Admission $10 general public and $5 THS members Seating is limited and reservations are recommended Contact (520) 398-2020 or infoths-tubacorg Details on Page 16

Dec 7th amp 8th 6-9pm - TaliasVanrsquos Bright amp Morning Star Choir amp Orchestra - Tubac Plaza Main Stage wwwGlobalChangeMultiMediaorg (520) 398-2542 Details on Page 16

Sat Nov 10 430-730 pm ndash St Andrewrsquos 60th Annual Barbecue St Andrewrsquos Episcopal Church 969 W Coungry Club Dr Nogales Pit-roasted beef barbecue tortillas beans cole slaw dessert beverage for $10 (adults) $6 (children) Take-out available $8 for lb barbecue Gift shop and bookstore open raffle of theme baskets Tickets available from Church members and at the door

Sunday Nov 18 at 4 pm - The Merling Trio in concert - Presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts at Americas Trade amp Commerce (formerly Sunrise Bank building) 825 N Grand Ave Nogales Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 or Janice Pulliam at 706-614-6959

Sun Dec 2 2-6 pm Wine and Cheese Among the Trees 781 N Linda Vista Dr Nogales 23rd annual event will benefit St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic View 20-25 distinctly decorated trees (mostly different each year) and numerous nativity scenes as well as a portion of the largest private collection of the late Hugh Cabotrsquos art work Sample 4 varieties of wine and about 10 different cheeses and several pates For tickets call ClapperDeLong at (520) 287-5929 or St Andrewrsquos Childrenrsquos Clinic (520) 648-3242 75 Calle de las Tiendas Ste 129B Green Valley Tickets $25 (adults) and $5 (children) are available at the door

9am ndash Noon ndash Nov 3 ndash Visit the Desert Museum as the guest of Trico Electric Cooperative For members only ndash bring you Trico bill ndash meet the board learn about Tricorsquos programs and then learn about the animals Contact 520-744-2944 or wwwtricocoop

in tucsonFri amp Sat Nov 23 amp 24 - 11a - 4p - Patagonias 13th Annual Holiday Art Walk Contact Patagonia Visitor Center at 520-394-0060 or 1-888-794-0060 See ad page 7

in sasabeSat Nov 17 - 10a - 330 - Grassland Fair - Buenos Aires Natl Wildlife Refuge See artice on page 11 for details

weds Nov 14 ndash 2 to 4 pm - Video showing of ldquoWhat they Believe HINDUS ZOROASTRIANS BAHArsquoIrdquo Joyner-Green Valley Library Contact person Dr Daniel Wegener 520-663-5944 See article page 5 for details

Dec 1 amp 2 - 10a - 4p - 42nd annual La Fiesta de Tumacaacutecori at the National Historical Park Tumacacori A celebration of all the cultures which have lived in and influenced the historical Santa Cruz Valley Free Contact Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center (520) 398-2341 extension 0 See article on Page 14 for details