February 2013 Tubac Villager

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On the CoverDetail of Tubac triptych paintingby Jean Wilson on display at the

Tubac Center of the Arts.

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Volume VIII Number 4 printed February 5, 2013

Master Artist Gallery a new gem Until recently, it’s been diffi cult to fi nd examples of important art work done in Tubac in the past because there was no central location which showcased those.Th at’s changed with the Master Artist Gallery at the non-profi t Tubac Center of the Arts which debuted in October 2012. Th e gallery features art work by talented and acclaimed artists who lived and worked in Tubac or in the Santa Cruz Valley. For the inaugural year, the artists are Hugh Cabot, Hal Empie, Dale Nichols, Ross Stefan and Jean Wilson. Each year, new master artists will be chosen and pieces of their art work will be displayed.In addition, it’s hoped that a collection will be formed through the donation by collectors or family members of some of their creations to the art center. Dave Bouchein, treasurer of the board of directors, said the board began discussing the Master Artist Gallery about two and a half years ago and put thoughts into words when they rewrote the art center’s mission statement. In addition to “celebrating and promoting the arts” the statement was expanded to include “the collection and presentation of art that honors the artistic and historic heritage of Tubac and the Santa Cruz Valley.”

Th at fi t perfectly with the plans to expand the art center. Th e Master Artist Gallery is an attractive new room on the center’s east side which is solely dedicated to the impressive creations.“It’s a place for visitors, but equally important, I think, it’s a place for our members and the people who live in

this area. And it doesn’t cost anything; it’s free. It gives another reason for people to come to the art center,” Bouchein said.Pam Parkinson, co-chair of the capital campaign, pointed out that the master artist gallery won’t be limited to only Tubac painters. “It’s important that it’s not just Tubac but it’s the Santa Cruz Valley. Th ere are a number of artists who have painted in the Santa Cruz Valley but not necessarily in Tubac.”

Art Center Director Karin Topping said Tubac draws people from around the country. “We found out last year that we had visitors from every state except Mississippi. Th ey like to see who the artists are, and what kind of art they produce.”Topping explained that the gallery “will grow.” Th ere are plaques with a summary of the artist’s background on the wall of the gallery. “Th ose plaques will stay there and new people will come into the gallery and the plaques will always be there.”

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Bouchein, who was co-chair of the capital campaign with Parkinson, said an advisory committee set up by the board of directors will put together a proposed list of next year’s Master Artists. For the second year, they intend to move up the schedule and have the board approve new additions at the August board of directors meeting.

Strong connectionsParkinson pointed out that the fi rst group, all of whom have died, had strong connections to Tubac’s development as an artists’ community. Dale Nichols established an art school in Tubac in 1948. Jean Wilson was a founder of the Santa Cruz Valley Art Association in 1961. Hal Empie was born in Southeast

Arizona and photographed and painted scenes in the early part of the 20th century.Ross Stefan lived and worked in Tubac from 1955 to 1959 and was involved with the development of the fi rst Tubac Festival of the Arts and with helping as historic parts of Tubac were set aside for a future state park. Hugh Cabot lived in Tubac for 34 years and his striking art work is in collections all over the world.When asked if the art center has advanced in prestige, Parkinson said, “I think it has to, because it shows our interest and concern in what is unique about this area, and about the people who lived and worked here (in the past) and who live and work here now.”Bouchein said, “Th e fi rst fi ve are well known, not just in Tubac but throughout the country. I think this does create a real reason for people to come here. It really helps the art center, for us to show artists that lived and worked here, who they are and what they can do.”

Boosting local businessTh e Master Artist Gallery could also have a positive eff ect for Tubac businesses. “I think more people will come to town,” Parkinson said. “It will bring people from Tucson, particularly.”Bouchein added that it will be “more people interested in art. So for the art galleries here, it’s got to help them. Visitors will come see our art work, and at the same time, they can go to the other galleries in town, and probably end up buying something.”Th e offi cers of the Santa Cruz Valley Art Association, which operates the Tubac Center of the Arts, are President Mike Jacoby, Vice President Nanette Miranda, Secretary Terry Voss and Treasurer Dave Bouchein. Directors are Dennis Eshleman, Meg Flanders, Heinz

Hohendorf, Laurel Loew, Tom Potter, Kim Roseman and Diana Warren.Anyone interested in donating art work to the center’s permanent collection, either art by a master artist or other fi ne pieces, should call Karin Topping at (520) 398-2371. She said there is a board policy guiding how art works will be acquired by the art center.Refl ecting on the art center expansion, Bouchein said, “We feel it benefi ts the art center, the community and the Santa Cruz Valley. Th e things we talked about from the very beginning all came to fruition, including the library, workshop area, the storage areas, the Master Gallery. What we have here is something that’s going to make the art center a better place.”Parkinson agreed: “Considering we talked about expanding the art center (for the fi rst time) in January 2007, it’s pretty exciting that it has been as successful as it has, and we’ve gotten tremendous support. We can always, of course, use more fi nancial support. My excitement is that so many people have come forward.”

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Upheaval

for historical groupThe Tubac Historical Society for decades was a quiet group of folks who held annual picnics and whose dues supported a historical research library. In years gone by, they gave out annual awards to elementary-aged children who wrote about local history topics.But recently there was confusion about leadership and about the annual election of the board of directors.The group’s profile grew when the board of directors agreed to help manage the state-owned Tubac Presidio Historic Park in May 2010 to avoid its closure. Later, there was friction between the park manager, Shaw Kinsley, and some board members, including Sam Chilcote, who has been acting society president for about six months.In December the THS board voted to discontinue the park management effective March 12. Then, when it came time for the annual membership meeting on Jan. 24 at which board members are elected each year, the situation turned strange.After mailing letters to all THS members, about 170 strong, the meeting was either cancelled or postponed shortly before it was due to start. Chilcote, who wasn’t there at the 2 p.m. start time, was said to have asked three others to tell the members who arrived that there would be no meeting. Several there said they were told the meeting was cancelled.About 15 people decided to hold the members’ meeting anyway, as the THS bylaws seem to allow. After discussion, they decided to continue that meeting to Jan. 31 and announced it to the community through fliers and in newspaper articles. On Jan. 31, 42 members arrived, but none of the current board members were there.The active members passed a motion to propose a slate of eight individuals for election to the board of directors and to continue the meeting and election to Feb. 21 when all members would be invited.In a brief telephone interview with the Tubac Villager on Jan. 31, Chilcote would only say the Jan. 24 meeting “was postponed for circumstances beyond our control. We did it for many reasons.” But he wouldn’t provide any of those reasons.He said the annual meeting will still be held “and we will give ample notice of the meeting to the members.”

fire board hears about conference

Four representatives from the Tubac Fire District attended the annual Arizona Fire District Association conference in Laughlin, Nev., Jan. 17-19 and the five-member governing board heard a report at the Jan. 30 meeting.Battalion Chief Genaro Rivera, Chief Financial Officer Brenda Holbrook, Office Administrator Nancy Lindsey and new member of the board Randy Williams said they all learned a great deal through the workshops and general sessions.Prior to the conference, Rivera, Holbrook and Lindsey attended the Arizona Ambulance Association conference Jan. 15-17 at the same location.The governing board elected its officers for two-year terms. They are Chairman Dick Lockwood, Clerk Herb Wisdom and Treasurer Dottie Berman. In addition to Williams, the other board member is Bill Kirkpatrick.

A report on last year’s wildland firefighting operations was given by Capt. Al Kingsley. He said the Tubac district has billed other agencies $350,000 for its work, but has only collected about $196,000. That’s due to a change in federal agency computer systems last fall, he said. He expects the district will receive the rest soon. He said the upcoming wildland firefighting season would probably being in early or mid-March.The next meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 9 a.m. and is open to the public. Meetings are usually held at Fire Station No. 1 at 2227 E. Frontage Rd.

town hall airs local concerns

At a recent community meeting, Tubac resident Bruce Pheneger said “it’s time” for Santa Cruz County offices to return to being open five days a week, rather than the current four-day, 10 hour a day schedule. He said the original reason was to reduce energy use in buildings but that doesn’t seem to be happening. Santa Cruz County Supervisor John Maynard, who represents Tubac, Amado and Tumacacori, among other areas, held a town hall in Tubac on Jan. 8 and invited residents to tell him about their concerns and about their expectations from county government.He promised to put together a “consensus” of comments from four town hall meetings – others were held in Rio Rico, Patagonia and Sonoita – email them to those who attended, and also present them to the other two county supervisors.Steve Smith said he has concerns about the fire suppression in the community and reminded people about a house fire in the Tubac Valley Vistas in January 2012 in which the house was a total loss, although there were no injuries. Maynard invited a response from an audience member, Ray Sayre, who worked for years for another fire department outside of Tubac. He spoke about state regulations.Patty Todd asked for more county investment in Tubac, since the community brings in significant sales tax revenue. She suggested that a tourism marketing plan would be helpful, as well as improving signs, code enforcement and road maintenance.The discussion moved toward economic development in general. Maynard said, “I think the private sector is better equipped to deal with that, but the county can be involved in some way.”Jim Patterson told Maynard he would like to see the Board of Supervisors become more involved in the work by some in Tubac who want to see the interim Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 19 removed. “What can you do to help us?” Patterson asked.Maynard responded that he plans to talk it over with County Manager Carlos Rivera and an option is to speak with the area’s Congressional delegation. “Federal issues are hard to work through,” Maynard said.

historic Zone vacancies filled

Three vacancies were filled on the six-member Tubac Historic Zone Advisory Board at a Jan. 30 Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors meeting.Those named to a new two-year term are Scott Pottinger, Judith Noyes and Karen Clark Taylor.The members who have one more year left on their terms are Marilynn Lowder, Brent Land and Mesia Hachadorian.

The board reviews development and design plans involving the erection or construction of new buildings, structures or signs in the zone. Also the modification, addition, alteration, moving or demolition of existing structures or signs located within the zone. All meetings of the advisory board are public but meetings have not been held on a specific schedule. For information, call Mary Dahl, the county’s community development director, at (520) 375-7930.

citiZens council history told

The Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Council was formed nearly 30 years ago in 1984. It’s a membership group based in Tubac. President Rich Bohman gave a history of the organization at the Jan. 28 meeting. He said the main purpose is to “keep bad development from happening” in the area, but that the organization isn’t opposed to growth.It was formed to oppose the construction of apartments on the west side of Tubac just north of the Palo Parado residential area, Bohman said. The first leaders were Dick Bosse, Arthur Loew and Mike Shipione. Then in 1986-87, the group fought against the development of a gravel pit on the west side of Tubac just south of Exit 34.Several massive residential developments were opposed over the years, as was the effort by two power companies to erect 165-foot-tall towers to carry 345 kV electricity lines. The group has been against a permanent Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 19 in Tubac in recent years, and Bohman said the first time it was brought up was in 1993, surprising some at the meeting.The idea of incorporating Tubac as a town was brought up in 1988 and again in 2006, Bohman said. The SCVCC helped fund studies and hosted town halls for community members to ask questions and give their opinion. The proposal never advanced because local support wasn’t sufficient.The group was successful in 2007-2008 in having two county-wide referendums approved that overturned a vote by two members of the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors which would have potentially meant 12,000 to 14,000 new homes in Tubac and Amado, Bohman said.

officers chosen for scvcc

Officers for the Tubac-based Santa Cruz Valley Citizens Council were elected at the Jan. 28 meeting. President is Rich Bohman; first vice president is Harry Peck; second vice president is Jim Patterson; secretary is Dierdre Eshelman; treasurer is Larry McCarty; and executive board members are Earl Wilson and Susan Maurer.The monthly meetings are open to the public and are held at the Tubac Community Center at 9 a.m. Meetings are usually the third Monday of each month, but the February meeting will be on Feb. 25 due to the Presidents Day holiday, Bohman said.

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Traveling to Mexico is an experience we can all easily have when living in Arizona. A

little bit of preparation, a good disposition and common sense are all one needs to transcend any fear and have a wonderful experience .

Two popular destinations are San Carlos and Guaymas, both towns located by the Sea of Cortez. Getting there takes approximately fi ve or six hours driving time from Tubac.

Th ere is one mandatory stop in Mexico at kilometer 21, to obtain a visa, but if the stay is less than seven days there is no fee for visas, while if you plan to stay longer, the fee is $295 pesos (US$23.24, the exchange rate at the moment is $12.69 pesos per dollar), which grants a stay for up to 180 days. Other than auto insurance, no vehicle permit is necessary when visiting the state of Sonora so the process is fairly simple and it should take less than 30 minutes depending on the lines and the number of agents serving at the desk.

A large part of the trip can be taken via toll roads, which is a little more expeditious and safer. Th e fi rst toll bypasses the city of Nogales and it costs $47 pesos (US $3.70), the second bypasses the town of Magdalena and it costs $25 pesos (US$1.97) and the last is approximately a 15 mile stretch that will put us into the large city of Hermosillo for $65 pesos (US$5.12).

We normally stop in Santa Ana for carne asadas, but there are several towns in between and they all seem to off er great choices for a quick bite to eat- Cibuta, Imuris or Magdalena.

Once we get to Hermosillo we are about an hour away from our destination. San Carlos is mostly a tourist town; plenty of hotels, resorts and outdoor activities are available while Guaymas is more industrial, a very alive town where tourists can get more of a cultural feel.

Regardless of where I go, there is one place I suggest not to miss: “Perlas del Mar de Cortez,” a pearl farm in Bahia Bacochibampo in Guaymas.

I consider myself very lucky to be so close to a true gem of a site, the Sea of Cortez. I refer to it as a gem for the feelings of amazement it evokes in me when I see the color of its water, the fauna, fl ora and the little towns around it. Now I have one more reason to refer to it as a gem or literally a gem producer, the black pearls of the Sea of Cortez.

A couple of years ago when I had opportunity to visit the farm, I was so intrigued with the operation, fascinated with the history of this business and impressed by the beauty of the process and its result, that I told myself I would come back and share my experience with my readers.

According to the stories provided in the pearl farm’s website, the pearl business is ancient, and pearls are gems that don't need any treatment to be beautiful, no cutting, no polishing, so they are ready to be shown from the moment of extraction. Findings of pearls in America go

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as far back as 750 BC when black pearls were found in the tomb of a Zapotec ruler. When Spaniards arrived in the New World they saw the potential of the pearls and began exploring oyster beds in different parts of the Pacific coast.

It was in the Sea of Cortez where the darkest and largest pearls were found. Spanish adventurers, merchant and pirate boats from Holland, England and Russia would come to the Sea to trade their valuables for the black pearls. The value of the pearls exported from Mexico to Spain exceeded the value of all the other exports combined, the stories said. The Mexican pearls were considered the “Queen of the gems, the gems for the queens” since they were an important ornament among the royal’s accessories.

There was so much demand for the pearls that in 1893 the first pearl culture was established on Espiritu Santo island near La Paz, by Dr. Gaston Vives. It was very successful and it employed approximately 1,000 people, but in 1914 the installations were destroyed by the Mexican constitutionalists during the Mexican Revolution and were never rebuilt.

The extraction of natural pearls continued until they were depleted. One more attempt to culture the pearls was done, but due to political disagreements the farm was shut down and the pearls confiscated, according to the stories on their site.

Approximately 80 years later a trio of marine biologists, Enrique Arizmendi, Manuel Nava and Douglas McLaurin, from the ITESM (Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey) also known as Tec.of Monterrey, initiated research on the pearl culture technologies. They were determined to bring back to life an industry that was so successful in the past. The group got outstanding results, and by the year 2000 the first commercial harvest took place.

Images: Facing page: A view from the top of the Palapa dock, where the cleaning of the oysters takes place, the lines in the water and the beautiful Bay of Bacochibambo.Above, left: Enrique Arizmendi, one of the three partners in the business guided the tour.Above, center: The cleaning process must be repeated five times a year, otherwise the oyster's ability to grow a pearl is affected.Above, right: Veronica Machado Esparza at the gallery were visitors can see and purchase beautiful designer pieces, these are made with a mabe pearl (half pearl)Below, left: The shell of the rainbow lip oyster. The colors of the nacre, also known as mother pearl, explain the colors of the pearls they produce, pictured bottom right.

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In 2005 the ITESM closed its campus in Guaymas and the group bought the facility to continue with the business of pearl culture. Today, they claim to be the only place in Latin America with 16 years of experience producing pearl oysters, cultured pearls and pearl jewelry.

Th e oyster pearl grown for commercial purpose is the “rainbow-lipped pearl oyster” (pteria sterna). It is the only place in the world that uses this kind of oyster for the production of pearls, and the only one that can obtain the unique colors on their pearls that vary among black, rainbow, blue, pistachio, purple, grey, green and lavender.

To learn more about the operation of the farm I scheduled a tour with one of the owners, Enrique Arizmendi.

It was a Monday when my family, some friends and I arrived. First we were greeted at the gallery, where we had our fi rst encounter with the beautiful pearls. A very informative video was played for us with some history, technical aspects of the cultivating process and a description of the procedures. After we fi nished the video we were taking down to the “palapa dock,” next to the water where the oysters are grown.

At the palapa, Arizmendi was waiting for us. Behind him there were several men with small machete knives cleaning the oysters’ shells. Arizmendi explained that growing the pearl oysters is a very simple process in the Sea of Cortez, but very labor intensive. Th e sea is so rich in nutrients that the feeding is done naturally, but at the same time, the rich sea helps other organisms grow and attach to the oysters like barnacles, algae, sponges etc. Th erefore, it requires much labor to keep the shells clean as well as the lantern baskets that contain the oysters. Each oyster is cleaned fi ve times a year.

Th e fi rst step of the cultivating process is the collection of baby oysters. During spring or fall, billions of eggs are fertilized and fl oat until ready to live their life as an oyster. Once they are ready they will attach themselves to rocks or coral. Th e growers use plastic mesh bags which makes the oysters believe they are attaching to a fan coral in a great reef.

Th en, they are relocated to lantern baskets where they will be protected from predators. Th ey will spend the next two years just growing. At the age of two, they are ready for surgery. Th e oysters will be cleaned and

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taken to the lab. In the lab, they will have one of two possible surgeries depending on what kind of pearl they want to produce: a mabe pearl (half-pearl) or a fully cultured loose pearl.

To better understand the procedure, we were taken to see the pearl lab where the other two partners, Nava and McLaurin, were performing the operations.

For the production of either pearl, the oysters have to be opened. In the case of a mabe pearl they glue a plastic piece inside, over the shell and under what is called the mantle, and then the oyster is returned to the water. Th inking that a parasite is inside, the oyster will slowly cover the intruder with layers of nacre, the colorful and shiny side of the shell.

In the case of loose pearls, the process is a little more complicated. A bead or “nucleus” made of a shell known as the Mississippi mussel shell is inserted into what they call the “pearl sac,” a tissue that serves no other particular purpose. Th e only part of an oyster able to produce the nacre is the mantle, therefore an extra step needs to be taken, a mantle implant must also be inserted into the sac. Now when the oyster is back in the water the same thinking process will occur and the layering will begin.

After 18 or 24 months the pearls have been in the water long enough to have the desirable amount of coating. If they don’t meet the minimum requirements, the pearls are dumped back to the sea, while the oysters on the other hand are fully utilized. Th e meat is eaten and the shells are typically used for souvenirs or the creation of buttons, for example.

Th e tour ends back into the gallery where Arizmendi showed us the diff erent kind of pearls from around the world, the diff erence between fake and real and the reasons why the pearls of the sea are so special. It is their uniqueness and that no two pearls are the same in shape or color, and their limited production. While other pearl producers have an output of tons of pearls a year, these pearls total just four kilos a year.

Th e pearls are sold all over the world, wholesale and retail, through distributors, retail stores and online. Th ey are also on display each year at the Tucson Gem and -Mineral Show. Th e businessmen work with a group of four designers that combine the pearls with silver or gold and that you can choose to work on your gem.

Th e tour was an educational experience good for the whole family. Th ey are open to the public -Mondays through Fridays on the hour from 9 a.m. to noon - and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at a cost of $4.

If you have been planning a trip to Mexico, whether it is to San Carlos or Guaymas, make sure you schedule one of the tours. It is worth every minute, it is another opportunity to be surprised by the way nature works and the perseverance of a group of students. Th e two combined delight us with this magnifi cent gem.

If a visit to Mexico is not in your plans you can still visit their farm virtually at http://www.perlas.com.mx.

For more information or to schedule a tour you can contact the company directly by dialing 011-52-622-22-10136. Th ey speak English.


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

February 6-10 - 54th Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts, 10am-5pm daily Arizona’s longest running art festival, features 175 juried artists from around the country, on hand exhibiting their works. Festival booths will line Tubac’s streets as they are juxtaposed

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February 6-10 - at Old Presidio Traders in Tubac.- Glass sculpture artist, Robert Sanders and Demonstrations by Navajo Silversmiths Monroe & Lillie Ashley Feb. 4 - 10. Located at 27 Tubac Road, call 398-9333 for more information.

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February 6, 11am - Tubac Center of the Art's Lecture Series: "Celebrating Collections: A History of the Social Role of Museums" - Traci Quinn. $5 non-member. Members free. 398-2371.

February 6 - Creative Writing/Songwriting combined Workshop and Concert, presented by Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts (SCFPA) Who: Kerry Grombacher, songwriter, musician, storyteller, and educator. At the workshop in SCFPA offi ce on Naugle Ave., Patagonia. Concert at Cady Hall in the Patagonia Public Library. Contact Christina Wilhelm at 520-394-9495 for more information and to reserve your place in this inspiring workshop. The workshop, 4:30 to 6pm, will be followed by a concert at 7 pm. Workshop $15, Workshop & Concert $20. Concert only $10.

February 7, 9:30am Green Valley Gardeners Seminar Series Is there a cactiphile in the house? A southern Arizona homeowner walks into a bar. He says to the bartender, “I’ve got a thorny problem and I don’t know how to solve it.” The bartender replies, “Do you cherish the cactus in your yard?” “Yes!” replied the homeowner. “But I’m not from these parts. I don’t understand why I love these plants so much.” “That makes you a cactophile”, replied the bartender. “You should go to the Green Valley Gardeners seminar on February 7. Mark Sitter, owner of B&B Cactus in east Tucson, has cactophilia too. He can answer all your questions.” Sitter will share his landscape design and horticulture experiences. His talk will feature care of cacti and succulents, especially if you are gone for the summer. The seminar is at Desert Hills Recreation Center in Green Valley on Thursday February 7. The doors open at 9 a.m. for coff ee and socializing. Pima County master gardeners are always on hand to answer questions, identify plants, and off er solutions to your gardening problems. Seminars begin at 9:30 and last approximately an hour. All seminars are open to the public and free of charge.

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

February 9, 7pm Discover Patagonia Lake & Sonoita Creek - Past & Present. Join Tom & Adrian Flynn for an insider’s view of Patagonia Lake and Sonoita Creek. At the Visitor Center at Patagonia Lake State Park

February 10, 3pm at the Desert Hills Lutheran Church, Green Valley - Rossini Petite Messe Solennelle for Two Pianos and Harmonium. Works by Argento conducted by Philip Brunelle of VocalEssence. 520-401-2651.

February 10, 3pm - Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing arts presents Richter/Uzur Duo, Cello and Guitar Concert at Rancho Milagro in Elgin. The Richter/Uzur Duo is a cello and guitar duo that combines classical, rock, and folk music in their original compositions. Since October of 2008, they have appeared regularly on NPR broadcasts of Performance Today. The Arizona Daily Star praised them, saying, “Like a sleekly glittering scatter of sonic delight straddling the divide of pop and classical music in a way that seems so natural you wonder why someone had never thought of it before.” For reservations and directions, call 520-394-9495 or visit www.scfpapresents.org. The cost is $25 for SCFPA members and $30 for non-members. A champagne reception follows the performance.

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February 12, 9am-1pm; Thursday, February 14, 9am-1pm; Sunday, February 17, 11am-3pm; Tuesday, February 26, 9am-1pm; and Thursday, February 28, 9am-1pm - Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the Washington Press used to print Arizona’s fi rst newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

February 12 thru March 3, at the Invisible Theatre 1400 N First Ave, Tucson - A "Picture Perfect" Valentine's Day at First Kisses. Tickets $28. On Feb 14th - 2 tickets for $50 - A special Valentine’s Day ticket price! To charge tickets by phone, call our box offi ce at (520) 882-9721 To purchase tickets on-line, go to OvationTix at www.invisibletheatre.com Discounts are available for groups of ten or more. DIRECTOR: Gail Fitzhugh. CAST: Harold Dixon and Maedell Dixon. RUNNING TIME: 2 hours with one intermission. Bring your sweetheart to FIRST KISSES on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2013, and get your photo taken on stage with stars, Harold and Maedell Dixon! This charming multi prizewinning play explores the lifelong relationship between John and Mary. They were born on the same day and grew up in the same town. A classic love story, FIRST KISSES follows this very special couple as they grow up and grow old together from the age of eleven to seventy-two … a span which includes love, marriage, birth, death, grandparenthood and of course, a fi rst kiss.

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February 14, 10am - Change Is Happening!, a group of Green Valley/Sahuarita citizen activists who believe that democracy requires participation, will join with activists around the world for ONE BILLION RISING, the largest day of action in the history of V-Day, the global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. V-Day's 15th Anniversary, we are inviting ONE BILLION women and those who love them to WALK OUT, DANCE, RISE UP, and DEMAND an end to this violence. ONE BILLION RISING will move the earth, activating women and men to dance across every country. V-Day wants the world to see our collective strength, our numbers and our solidarity across borders. The Green Valley/Sahuarita rally will begin at 10AM at the corner of Esperanza and La Canada. We will listen, learn, walk, talk, and

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February 15, from 9 AM to 12 PM , The Green Valley Genealogical Society Workshop and Seminar featuring Jay Fonkert. Jay is a researcher, writer, and educator. His interests extend from American Midwest to the Netherlands,

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February 15, and 22, 10:30am-12 noon Walking Tours of Old Town Tubac – Guided tours of the “Old Town”

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February 15, 12:30-3:30pm - Living History: Foods of the Spanish Colonial Period - Volunteers dressed in period clothing reenact the daily lives of Spanish soldiers and civilians who lived in Tubac during the Spanish Colonial period (1752-1776). Featuring a special display of the bounty of foods from the Old World, New World and surrounding desert used by Tubac cooks, plus cooking demos with samples. $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

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Forest National Monument, with its strikingly diff erent landscape, seems like it’s on a whole other continent.But the monument is actually quite close, just to the northwest of Tucson, out past the Desert Museum in the valley below.Friends groups, the subject of these latest six articles of mine, are comprised of volunteers who work to preserve our natural, rural, and cultural heritage, often in tandem with government agencies administering the properties.I spoke recently with the folks who work together to oversee and preserve the Ironwood Forest. Claire Crow, the monument’s manager, works in the Tucson Field Offi ce of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and Lahsha Brown, Executive Director of the Friends of Ironwood Forest (FIF) works in Tucson’s Historic Y. Both of these professionals are committed to “the Ironwood,” as the cognescenti and hipsters call this meandering patch of southern Arizona. Claire is brand new to her role and Lahsha, not so new, but both are veterans of the struggle to preserve wild spaces.Ironwood Forest National Monument is part of the National Landscape Conservation System (NCLS), a collection of the crown jewels of BLM lands in the great American West. Th e non-profi t Conservation Lands Foundation, dedicated to protecting these lands, has a national Friends Network of which FIF is a proud member (see FIF’s website www.IronwoodForest.org).Claire describes Friends groups as especially useful for NLCS units, since many of these lands are so undeveloped, they don’t have a visitor center. Claire looks to FIF for interpretation & outreach: “there is a groundswell of Friends groups throughout the west” accomplishing these goals. “Th ere is a real symbiosis” with FIF, she says; “between the two of us, we’ll come up with ideas and decide what our priorities are, what overlap there is.”Years ago, I myself was part of the origins of FIF, when the group worked with the BLM in an early “scoping” process for the monument’s Resource Management Plan. I had gained some minor recognition for one of my images composed there, and it was obvious to me that the Ironwood’s proximity to civilization created big challenges.Most of the pressure from encroachment is on the monument’s north and east borders, where construction creep is inexorable. However, pressure from the south from undocumented visitors also was starting at the time I was involved.

Further, many local folks regarded the monument area to be the Wild West with complete freedom to use weapons of rash destruction. Precious things, such as saguaro cacti and native rock art, were targeted by shooters, and lots of garbage was left behind. Th is was recreational shooting, now intended for abolishment. But not so with hunting, which still will be allowed.Brian Bellew, BLM Tucson Field Manager, told me that the BLM’s job is not directly to provide alternative locations for recreational shooting but to work actively with gateway communities on issues of this sort. Brian says this “gateway approach” facilitates citizen involvement with topics impacting those living near BLM properties like the Ironwood. Many new monuments still are sprouting from BLM lands throughout the West, resulting in stricter land use rules.Th e Ironwood, a long sliver of the local Sonoran Desert, protects so many things I love about Arizona: the hard-as-rock Ironwood tree, so precious for carving that folks chainsaw it and steal it; the region’s last herd of native bighorn sheep; living ranch history; remnants of Butterfi eld stagecoach roads; the remote site of a Spanish mission; and millennia of native

American cultural treasures above the ground or just below it.Stretched over 129,000 patchwork acres of federal and state public lands, and some private inholdings too, this monument begs to be cherished and protected.Lahsha says the top achievements of her group so far include building a strong relationship with the BLM; the 10th anniversary of the monument’s founding in 2000 including a tour, a dinner, and a volunteer day; and the yearly “Meet the Monument” day in the fi eld featuring guest speakers, kids activities, and native American cultural talks and dances.In the future, Lahsha says the group wants to achieve more complete interpretation of the monument’s resources, and develop a map and guide which will educate the public but won’t jeopardize the monument’s vulnerable places. Her goal is to publish the map and guide in 2013, highlighting the ways in which the monument is such a unique treasure.Th ere has been an important common theme in this series of Friends articles I’ve written: the urgent need to educate children, in particular, about wild nature and remote places, pure and wholesome. Activists hope to slow the loss of connection with the outdoors, with all its softening eff ects on the mind and body.Th at disconnect from nature has been long in coming, but lately has been widened, I think, by the phenomenon of... handheld devices. Paradoxically, low visitation doesn’t help these wild places: diminished political advocacy for

the environment follows the scarcity of folks treading lightly into wilderness.Yes, global climate disruption and obesity are in fact connected insidiously - but that’s another series!Murray Bolesta is an art and heritage photographer, and has written this column since 2007. Murray supports the preservation of our natural, rural, and cultural heritage. His work can be found at www.CactusHuggers.com.Images:Facing page, top: My award-winning rock art picture can be seen in the Western National Parks Association’s new book “Petroglyphs of the Southwest, A Puebloan Perspective.” Facing page, bottom, left: A Great horned owl disdainfully watching me from a distance.Facing page, bottom, right: Friends director Lahsha Brown.Above: Th e point of it all (or one of them): the pale lavender May blossoms of the Ironwood tree, here highlighted against the spring blue sky. Th e tree itself is often unremarkable in appearance and sometimes is mistaken for a mesquite.

The Borderlands PhotographerFriends of Our Heritage Part 6

Text and Photos by Murray Bolesta


Often when I am guiding a group of adventurers through some sublime stretch of our

Sky Islands I pause to point out the prints (= tracks) and other signs left by the passage of various wildlife. Th ough the majority of people express a fair interest in looking at and learning about these telltale indicators, nearly all are substantially more excited to see the animals themselves. Th is is only understandable. After all, what can exceed the adrenaline rush subsequent to sighting a fl eeing Bobcat, a herd of Whitetails snorting as they run away, or a Great Blue Heron rousted from its fi shing spot beside a creek.Notice the common denominator in these examples. Namely, wildlife quickly exiting an area after being frightened by humans! All too often those who seek solace and communion with Nature unwittingly disturb the very wildlife they so desperately wish to encounter. How, then, to get close to wildlife without stressing animals? What can we do to signal to wildlife that we are not truly a threat? My own, two-part, solution to this eternal dilemma has proven itself time and again over the course of many years.Part one is to be sensible when you are out in Nature. I do not mean avoiding foolish behavior, though that too is a fi ne idea. I mean be “senseible.” Use your senses at levels that you rarely or heretofore have not when interfacing with the natural world. As predominantly visual creatures there is much we can accomplish with our eyes in attempting to get close to and seeing wildlife. Zoom in and out, looking fi rst at the horizons and then to habitat nearer to yourself. Wildlife lurking in the distance will be the fi rst to magically disappear, so it only makes sense to look far away and then closer.Also, expand your vision to include not just the narrow

tunnel of path before you. Lift your head, thus freeing the eyes to search for those elusive creatures. Further, expand your vision to include about 180 degrees of peripheral viewing and a correspondingly greater vertical fi eld - the latter less than 180 degrees owing to the anatomy of our faces. Th is means less focusing, instead keying into movement. Now the fl ight of a small bird, the fl ick of a deer's tail, or the pushups of a Tree Lizard are much more likely to catch your eye. Th ere are many more nonconventional visual “tricks” beyond these two, but they give you an idea of the altered way of seeing the world that I'm alluding to.Of course expanding all of your senses is the best possible approach to getting close to wildlife. Th is means smelling more things, tasting wild edible plants, touching the soil, immersing yourself into the cool embrace of a mountain stream, listening to both the profound and subtle sounds that fi ll the air.... When is

the last time, if ever, that you so engaged all of your senses in concert?My part two, then, in attempting to break the alarm codes of various wildlife species and get close to them is tracking - the art and science of fi nding, interpreting, and following the tracks and signs left by the passage of an animal or other forces of Nature. All sorts of things leave tracks and signs. Few would disagree that a tornado leaves clear evidence of its passage. So to does all manner of other weather, extinct animals in the form of fossils, fl oods, fi re, meteorites, etc... For now, however, we'll confi ne ourselves to animal tracks and signs.Simply put, I know of no better way of seeing a wide spectrum of species than to fi nd, identify, interpret, and follow their tracks. Th e most obvious and tangible benefi t at fi rst is that it slows you down. Why is it that so many people virtually run through wild areas? While

we all have our own agendas when in Nature and we all should be fi t enough to travel quickly when we desire or it's necessary, going slower simply means seeing more wild animals. Better still, tracking often arrests your movement in an eff ort to understand the tracks you're deciphering.Going out into Nature is akin to tossing a rock into a pond. It creates a rippling eff ect of disturbance. Travel quickly, while talking, and decked out in gaudily colored clothing whose artifi cial fabrics scream “warning, approaching human” and you are throwing a boulder into the would-be pond. Naturally wildlife will be fl eeing in all directions! If, instead, you go slowly, silently, devoid of most human scents, and garbed in colors similar to the habitat you're prowling, then the boulder transforms into a small pebble. Move


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Th e author identifi es big horn sheep tracks. By close inspection uch can be ascertained about the passing animal. Image courtesy Ravens-way Wild Journeys.

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incredibly slow or sit for many minutes-to-hours, and the pond once again becomes still. Now it's only a matter of time and patience until you are gazing at some animal - large or small - that either had no idea you were there or simply did not care.How, then to track? First, place yourself in the best possible circumstances to encounter and see an abundance of tracks and signs. In the case of the latter, this translates to getting out at dusk and dawn when the low-angled sun casts deep shadows in tracks, rendering them quite obvious. Of course it's ideal to become a good tracker at any time of day or night, but this provides a starting point at least. As to where to track, I recommend riparian or stream-side areas, arroyos, ridge tops, saddles, trail junctions, and ecotones (where 2 or more plant communities meet). These places funnel wildlife into relatively narrow areas where they can find the food, water, shelter, and travel routes that they require.Now comes the art of finding tracks! Start with what amounts to the minority of tracks - clear and well-defined ones. This means tracking in areas with excellent substrates, such as mud, fine sand, or snow. Here, you may be fortunate and skilled enough to locate a handful or even an abundance of excellent

prints. Armed with a field guide or two you can now look at and carefully measure the print's dimensions and overall shape. Much as a human fingerprint can easily separate us as individuals, most completely clear wildlife tracks will be diagnostic down to species level. How many toes does each print show? Do claws register? Is each print more or less symmetrical? Is the front foot larger than the hind foot? What is the animal's average stride? Straddle? These and

other such tracking terminology will become second nature as you delve increasingly deeper into the tracking world.Also look at the track pattern or arrangement of 2 or 4 impressions (i.e. bipedal vs quadrupedal) left by a complete set of prints. While this can vary widely depending upon the exact gait(s) employed by an animal, most species tend to one or two track patterns for the majority of their travels. A series of track patterns - say the 2 large hind feet of a Jackrabbit followed by the 2 smaller front feet that they bounded by - is a trail. Each trail, of course, has an animal waiting at its terminus!Finally, look for corroborating evidence in the form of the signs left by wildlife. I define signs as any non-print evidence left by the passage of an

animal. This clearly means scat, but also fur, feathers, pecked bark, regurgitated bird pellets, urine stains, buck rubs, shed antlers, diggings, burrows..... you get the idea. Recently I saw what I construed to be rather large deer tracks. Thinking it might be a buck, I soon found support for this in the form of a freshly rubbed mesquite sapling.It is always best to gather more information before

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.....Coming full circle, having slowed down, stopped, shut up (if you were talking), gotten down and dirty - all in an eff ort to understand some tracks you've found - you hear and/or see a subtle movement nearby. Here, then is the Antelope Jackrabbit you've been tracking! Even more likely, a blizzard of birds fl ies in and lands all around you. Th ey begin to forage, treating you as a non-threatening presence. Encouraged, you sit down by your tracks and let things develop. After

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Late winter and early spring are the busiest times of the year at the resort, and owners Bob and Amy Solfi sburg have a wide range of activities.

Th e property with its 130 RV and trailer spaces was originally the Amado Greyhound Park where greyhound racing was held from 1963 to 1983. Because of that, the main buildings are unusually spacious and the clubhouse encompasses 38,000 square feet.

“Most of the bands that have performed here love the fact that we have a large seating capacity and a large dance fl oor,” Bob Solfi sburg said.

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“We’re trying to make it into a destination – park and stay. With fuel prices the way they are, a lot of people are attracted to go somewhere and be entertained,” Solfi sburg said.

“Tubac is the one year-round attraction we have here. We will entertain people who come for weekend visits from Scottsdale, or places that are a three- to fi ve-hour drive. If they do that, it’s usually for Tubac or for birding.”

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The last four years have seen satisfying progress at the resort. Solfisburg said that as the Baby Boomers age, they have an impact on many aspects. For recreation, he said, “This huge boomer population (is) moving forward in the coming years and not ready to settle in at the bridge table and be a little more active.

“You’re getting into the Mick Jagger group. These people motorcycle more, they ATV more, they’re much more adventuresome. They’re not really ready to sit home.

“We think from that standpoint, RV-ing is back on its feet. The only thing holding back the growth now is the general economy.”

So Solfisburg is enthusiastic about the future. “The best part of this property is its geographical location on an international corridor between Tubac and Green Valley, not too far from an international airport.

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that’s part of a long-range plan. “Although the project is performing well, I still want to pursue a conservative line with the economy. I’d much rather time that capital investment when I’m sure things are on a more solid footing,” he said.

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Facing page, left: The De Anza RV Resort was first constructed in 1963 as the Amado Greyhound Park, here it is pictured from the East Frontage Road with the Santa Rita Mountains in the background. Facing page, right: The park accommodates 130 RV and trailer spaces. Facing page, inset: Amy and Bob Solfisburg have owned and managed the De Anza RV Resort in Amado for more than four years. Above, right: The clubhouse encompasses 38,000 square feet and features large, open spaces. Images courtesy of De Anza RV Resort. Above, left: The patio features a beautiful mural of Anza's expedition by Tubac artist, David Simons.

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Facing page, left: Inside Pajolo Alpacas store, a variety of yarn and many examples of alpaca products are displayed.

Facing page, rght: Pajolo Alpacas' proprietor, Linda Peter explains the properties of alpaca fi ber.

Facing page, inset: Alpaca toy and bear toys: hand made toys made with alpaca fi ber

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February 15, 7:30pm - Tubac Center of the Arts Performing Arts Series presents Walter Belcher. Hearing Walter Belcher in concert is like getting a jolt of caff eine. What a voice! He sings blues, jazz, a little gospel, and can croon a ballad that brings tears to your eyes. He's charming, engaging, funny, and clearly loves his audience. He is a total package and you will come away with a light step and a song in your heart! Walter has appeared all over the world, including an annual European tour singing blues, jazz, and gospel. He has appeared with the Phoenix Symphony, at Radio City Music Hall, sung with Tucson's great jazz star, Lisa Otey, and has appeared in a number of theatre productions. He performed at the Fox Theatre in Tucson late last year with a tribute to Otis Redding, along with American Idol fi nalist, Crystal Stark. Walter will sing at the Tubac Center of the Arts on Friday, February 15, at 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale now for $20. Seating is limited so you are encouraged to call the Center at 398-2371 to assure a seat.

February 16 - Hal Empie Gallery will host The First Families of Arizona. The club is from Phoenix and will visit Tubac for the fi rst time at the invitation of Ann Groves, member of the First Families. They will meet at the Hal Empie Gallery for lunch & Ann's talk "Arizona's Hal Empie". Guests will them explire the area before departing Sunday. For more information about The First Families fo Arizona, please contact Ann Groves, 398-2811.

February 16, 2:00-3:30pm -“Outlaws on the Arizona Frontier” – A presentation by Jack Lasseter. Popular speaker Jack Lasseter will speak about the outlaws who shaped the history of the Arizona frontier. You will hear about both Range Wars, the Earps, the Gunfi ght at the O.K. Corral, Curly Bill Brocius, Johnny Ringo, Texas John Slaughter, Burt Alvord, the Arizona Rangers, the daring capture of Augustino Chacon, and much more. Fourth in a series of Arizona history talks by Mr. Lasseter, inspired by the “Cavalcade of History” art exhibit currently on display which features 16 paintings of scenes from Arizona’s history by renowned Western artist William Ahrendt. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. $15 per lecture. A major portion of the proceeds will benefi t the community eff ort to “Save the Presidio.” A full house is expected; please call for reservations, 520-398-2252. The last talk in the series will be “Women on the Arizona Frontier” on March 16.

February 16, 7pm - Beginning Birding. Steve & Nancy Zalewski will show you everything you need to enjoy the wonderful pastime of birding from adjusting binoculars to identifying birds At the Visitor Center at Patagonia Lake State Park

February 17 - Paws Patrol’s Cat Adoption Fair is the second Sunday of each month from 1pm to 4pm at Green Valley Canine, 750 W Camino Casa Verde. All cats and kittens are raised in our foster homes. For more information, call 520-207-4024 or see our website, greenvalleypawspatrol.org.

February 17, 2pm - Trade Beads of the North American Fur Trade A hands-on presentation by Steve Ellis about the historical signifi cance of beads with an emphasis on trade beads of the North American fur trade. Attendees will be able to examine beads traded during the 1500s to 1800s. A Green Valley resident, Ellis has studied and collected trade beads for over 25 years, and provides expertise and beads to collectors, museums and jewelers. $7.50, includes admission to tour the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. Reservations encouraged. 398-2252.

February 20 & 27th. (Wednesdays) From 2 pm to 5 pm, welcome fi ber artist get together. Demonstrate skills or ask questions. Bring a project or a problem and meet other enthusiats in the fi ber arts. Pajolo Alpacas 8 Burruel Street. Email if questions: [email protected].

February 21, 9:30am Green Valley Gardeners Seminar Series - 125 Years of Heritage on 400 Acres Southern Arizona is fortunate that Tanya Quist is addicted to science and loves working with students of all ages.She’ll share her knowledge of horticulture, the University of Arizona’s 125-year old, nearly 400 acre Campus Arboretum, and more at the Green Valley Gardeners’ seminar on February 21, 2013. The seminar is at Green Valley Recreation’s West Center. The doors open at 9 a.m. for coff ee and socializing. Several Pima County master gardeners are always on hand to answer questions, identify plants, and off er solutions to your gardening problems. Seminars begin at 9:30 a.m. and last approximately an hour. All seminars are open to the public and free of charge.

February 19, 9:30am - The American Association of University Women (AAUW) monthly meeting will be held at Desert Hills Social Center, 2980 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley. The program will be about Emerge! Center Against Domestic Violence, a non-profi t organization that provides emergency services, outreach and advocacy, children’s services, housing and community education. The public is invited. Information: 393-0578.

February 21, 5:30pm - Comedy Night at the American Legion Post, 1560 Duval Mine Rd., Sahuarita. Hosted by the American Association of University Women (AAUW). $25 ticket includes performance by Laff ’s Comedy Club of Tucson, hearty appetizers and a $10 tax-deductible donation

to the scholarship fund. Cash bar available. Tickets: 838-0653.

February 22, from 9am-12pm at Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, Escape Winter with Wonderful Colors-Watercolor Class. Hosted by Professional Artist, Roberta Rogers. $75 members, $85 non. $20 materials fee if needed. For more information call, Tubac Center of the Arts 520.398.2371.

February 22, 12 noon-3pm - Living History: Medicine of the Spanish Colonial Period. When the Spanish soldiers and their families settled Tubac in 1752, there was no doctor or surgeon among them. It was the responsibility of the women to treat their family’s physical complaints and wounds. Medicine was basic and dependent on herbs and plants known for their healing properties. This living history program features a display of medicinal herbs and plants, and knowledgeable commentary by an herbalist who will tell visitors how these plants were used by “curanderas” (healers) to treat illness and injuries. $5 adult, February 23, 8:30am to 4:30pm - $2 youth 7-13, children free.

Trade Beads of the North American Fur TradeSunday, February 17, 2013 at 2pmThe Tubac Presidio State Historic Park will host a hands-on presentation by local expert Steve Ellis on the historical signifi cance of beads with an emphasis on trade beads of the North American fur trade. Topics of discussion will include the early colonial fur trade, Hudson's Bay Company, the mountain man era, and the results of two excavations at Fort Union Trading Post National Historic site. Attendees will have an opportunity to closely examine the types of trade beads used during the 1600’s to 1800’s. The talk will take place on Sunday, February 17 at 2pm.A Green Valley resident, Ellis has studied and collected trade beads for over 25 years. He is the owner of Johnny Big Rock Ventures, providing expertise and trade beads for collectors, museums, jewelers and bead enthusiasts. Ellis has given numerous presentations on various aspects of beads, both locally and throughout the western United States.Ellis was instrumental in establishing Beads of Courage, a Tucson based international charity, dedicated to providing innovative arts-in-medicine, supportive care programs for children coping with serious illness.The Tubac Presidio State Historic Park is located at 1 Burruel Street in Tubac. The fee for the presentation is $7.50 and includes admission to tour the Park. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. For information and reservations, please call 520- 398-2252 or visit www.TubacPresidioPark.com.

Living History: Medicine of the Spanish Colonial Period – Fri., February 22, 12 noon-3pm / Fridays, March 8 & 22, 10am-3pm at the Tubac Presidio.


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29February 23, 8:30am to 4:30pm - The Balancing Me3 Workshop will be at the Unity in the Valley Church. At the Balancing Me3 Workshop, learn how to tap into your mind, body and spirit to align with abundance, well-being and joy. Gather eff ective techniques and experience shifts in awareness. Discover how to better utilize innate energy and greatly enhance your life experience from Certifi ed Life Coaches Carol Pilch and June Van Valkenburg. Enlighten your mind! Gain a new understanding of how your mind works and learn techniques to become aware of your default thought patterns and substitute more eff ective ones. Recent discoveries in cellular biology and neuroscience off er the promise of creating more positive outcomes. Empower your body! Encounter revolutionary mind/body methods for quickly and easily draining stress from your body and lowering your blood pressure in any setting at any time. Discover a physiological breakthrough for self-triggering the major mood-elevation mechanism in the brain that eases negative emotions, worry, hurt, anger and fear. Awaken your spirit! Learn how to design and co-create the course of your future life. Be introduced to an amazing energy healing process, which addresses issues of the heart that are said to be the source of all problems in life. For more information or to register, please contact Susan Pace at 648-6444 or [email protected].

February 23, 2pm - Desert Trader: The Life and Quilts of Goldie Tracy Richmond . A presentation and book signing by author and quilt historian Carolyn O’Bagy Davis, a fourth-generation descendant of Utah pioneers, has written ten books on the history of archaeology, quilting, and Western history. Davis will share stories of her 40 years of running a trading post on the Tohono O’odham Reservation. At the Tubac Presidio. $7.50 adult, $4.50 youth 7-13, children free. Reservations encouraged.

February 23, 7pm - Birds of Patagonia Lake & Sonoita Creek. Get up-to-date information on local birds with great pictures. Jim Lockwood will provide tips on how to improve & enjoy your birding experience. At the Visitor Center at Patagonia Lake State Park

February 23 & 24, 20th annual Southwest Indian Art Fair held outdoors at the Arizona State Museum in Tucson. Visitors have the opportunity to meet and chat with more than 200 Native artists and to purchase top-quality, handmade, authentic artwork such as Acoma pottery, Apache sculpture, Hopi katsina dolls, Navajo textiles, Tohono O’odham baskets, Yaqui carvings, Zuni jewelry, and much, much more. Visitors also enjoy watching artist demonstrations and hearing fi rst-person stories about the cultural traditions that imbue the individual creations. Traditional music and dance performances, storytelling, and Native foods further create memorable experiences. $10 adults, Children & students free. Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4. www.statemuseum.arizona.edu.

February 24. -150th Anniversary of the Arizona Territory A celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the “Arizona Organic Act,” which was signed by President Lincoln on February 24,1863 to create the Territory of Arizona. The Tubac Presidio will host a fundraising event to support the “Save the Presidio” eff ort to keep Arizona’s fi rst state park open. Please call for more details, 520-398-2252, or visit www.TubacPresidioPark.com.

February 24, 11am to 3pm - The Pimeria Alta Historical Society Home tour - highlighting the Old Patagonia Road area of Nogales. The tour will feature the home of Bennie Gonzales, a nationally recognized architect, and several public buildings he designed. Other homes on the tour refl ect the unique cultural history of Nogales and off er an insider’s view of the border city. The tour begins at the Historical Society Museum and can be self guided, with maps available at the museum on the day of the tour, or participants can join a guided bus tour. The fi rst bus will depart the museum at 11am and the second bus will leave at noon. The museum will also holding a silent auction and serving refreshments to tour participants. Tickets are $30 and available for purchase at the Historical Society Museum (520) 287-4621 or by contacting Terry Rodriquez at (520) 287-5902.

February 25, meet at 4:45pm - Moonlight Hike - Experience the wonderful view of Patagonia Lake by moonlight. Wear sturdy shoes; bring water, a fl ashlight, and walking stick. Call to register 287-2791. Meet at the Visitor Center at Patagonia Lake State Park.

February 27, from 2 pm to 5 pm, welcome fi ber artist get together. Demonstrate skills or ask questions. Bring a project or a problem and meet other enthusiats in the fi ber arts. Pajolo Alpacas 8 Burruel Street. Email if questions: [email protected].

February 28 Green Valley Gardeners Seminar Series - “Too tough to die.”In a 2011 Desert Survivors article, Karen Wilson Director of Program Services for Desert Survivors wrote “This is my 26th year with Desert Survivors, and there is no place I would rather be. I am so proud of everything we do here and all the wonderful people that make it so. Come to our sale, visit us regularly, and be a part of this wonderful place that is simply “too tough to die.” Jim Verrier, Nursery Director for Desert Survivors, will be telling us about the very special native plant nursery that he manages. You may be asking yourself “what’s so special about a native plant nursery in Tucson?” If you aren’t familiar with Desert Survivors, you should be. He will be sharing Desert Survivors narrative at the Green Valley Gardeners’ seminar on February 28, 2013. The seminar is at Green Valley Recreation’s West Center. The doors open at 9 a.m. for coff ee and socializing. Several Pima County master gardeners are always on hand to answer questions, identify plants, and off er solutions to your gardening problems. Seminars begin at 9:30 a.m. and last approximately an hour. All seminars are open to the public and free of charge.

March 1, 9am to 12pm at the Tubac Golf Resort Workshops - Watercolor for Everyone: Painting Where Art and History Meet - Roberta Rogers. $75 members, $85 non. 398-2371.

March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 10:30am-12 noon - Walking Tours of Old Town Tubac . Guided tours of the “Old Town” section of Tubac with Alice Keene. Explore the original adobe buildings and discover the rich heritage of Arizona’s fi rst European settlement. Learn about early Native American inhabitants, Spanish explorers, mining booms, Apache attacks, kidnappings, duels and other episodes in Tubac’s colorful past. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Allow 1-1/2 hours for the tour and bring walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 20 people; reservations encouraged.

March 2, 2pm., Archaeology of the Presidio of Santa Crus de Terrenate In 1776, the government of New Spain created a series of frontier presidios along its northern frontier—three are in Arizona. Archaeologist Deni Seymour, Ph.D. has spent years doing fi eld research at what remains of one of these sites at Santa Cruz de Terrenate, located on the San Pedro River near Sierra Vista. This is the best preserved of all the Spanish period presidios in the Southwest. Join Dr. Seymour for a discussion of the history of this adobe fortress and information about recent archaeological investigations. At the Tubac Presidio. $7.50 adult, $4.50 youth 7-13, children free.

March 2, 5pm Tubac Center of the Arts Auction: Spring into Art. Auction: Doors Open at 5pm. Preview: March 1st 4pm - 6pm. Tickets $30, Call TCA at 520-398-2371. Food, Drink, Live and Silent Auction -WIN CASH PRIZES -$50 Raffl e Tickets available. Limited to 200 Tickets Sold. First Prize: $2,500 Cash. Second Prize: $1,500 Cash. Third Prize: $1,000 Cash. To donate to the auction, please contact one of our Treasure Hunters: Linda Wagner: 398-9858. BC Jacoby: 398-2830. Mary Clausen: 398-3166

March 3, 10am-4pm, Anniversary of “The Weekly Arizonian” – A celebration of the anniversary of Arizona’s fi rst newspaper, which was printed in Tubac on March 3, 1859. The original 1858 Washington Hand Press that printed the newspaper is still in operation at the Tubac Presidio. Professional printer James Pagels and his wife Elizabeth will demonstrate the hand press in operation, talk about the history of the press, and print a commemorative edition of the fi rst issue of the Arizonian. Western history writer Jane Eppinga will give a presentation on the history of the two printing presses in Tubac and Tombstone at 2pm in the 1885 Schoolhouse.

March 6, 11am - Tubac Center of the Arts Lecture - Celebrating the Master's Gallery: The Art and History of Hal Empie, by Ann Groves. Free members, $5 non. 398-2371.

March 7, Thursday, March 21; and Friday, March 22, 9am-1pm Frontier Printing Press Demonstrations Professional printer and teacher James Pagels demonstrates the Washington Press used to print Arizona’s fi rst newspaper in 1859 and answers questions about hand press printing, type setting, and other aspects of this marvel of industrial engineering. Included with park admission $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

March 8 & Fri, March 22, 10am-3pm Living History: Medicine of the Spanish Colonial Period When the Spanish soldiers and their families settled Tubac in 1752, there was no doctor or surgeon among them. It was the responsibility of the women to treat their family’s physical complaints and wounds. Medicine was basic and dependent on herbs and plants known for their healing properties. This living history program features a display of medicinal herbs and plants, and knowledgeable commentary by an herbalist who will tell visitors how these plants were used by “curanderas” (healers) to treat illness and injuries. At the Tubac Presidio. $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

March 8, 10am to 4pm - St. Francis in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, 600 S. La Canada, Green Valley, presents its 43nd annual Tour of Homes. Shuttles are available to the sites. Refreshments will be served in the parish hall all day. There is a raffl e and a gourmet dessert table. Tickets are $20.00 and are available at the church on Sundays and Wednesdays, and at Hallmark Gift Shop. Call: 625-1370 for more information.

March 8, 7:30pm Tubac Center of the Arts Performing Arts Series presents Dorian Michael. Finger style acoustic guitarist, Dorian Michael, has been playing guitar "long enough to know better," Dorian describes his music as "contemporary traditional," music that refl ects his interest in a number of styles. He is at ease with blues, jazz, rock and roll, and folk. He is a droll, entertaining, and wonderfully talented performer. Tickets for this performance are also on sale now for $20. 398-2371.

March 9 - 2:00 p.m. Santa Cruz County Cowbelles is hosting their annual fundraiser at the Sonoita County Fairgrounds. They are proud to present a theatrical performance by Wyatt and Terry Earp. The play begins promptly at 2 pm lasting 95 minutes followed by a fabulous “High Tea” of assorted scones, savories and delectable desserts. There will be exciting raffl e prizes and a wonderful door prize! A wine & beer cash bar will be available. Tickets are $50 (checks only). To get your tickets contact R.Glennie 520-377-0140 [email protected], 1511 Via San Cayetano, Rio Rico, AZ 85648. Or you can pick up your tickets at the Green Valley Chamber of Commerce, 275 W. Continental, Suite 123. The Chamber requests exact change - Checks preferred please! The funds raised by this event go to scholarships, education and beef promotion programs.

March 9 & 10, 10am to 4pm - Tubac Center of the Arts Workshop - How to Make an Artist's Book, by Beata Wehr. $170 members, $185 non. 398-2371.

March 10, 2pm -The Saga of Pete Kitchen - History comes alive as Pete Kitchen (played by Van Fowers) tells colorful tales of his decades defending his home and family against Apache raids in Santa Cruz County. Seating is limited, please call for more information and reservations. At the Tubac Presidio.

March 12 - Arizona Trail south from Harshaw Road south of Patagonia. Walk through canyons and varied topography in the foothills of the Patagonia Mountains on this segment of the Arizona Trail. Distance between 6 and 8 miles with a medium level of diffi culty. Meet at the Patagonia Post Offi ce at 8:00 to carpool to the trailhead. Preregistration required to limit the size of the group. Leaders, Chris and Mary Strohm. Call 520-394-0280.

March 14, 10:30am - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site Special tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site just south of the Park which preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site, including residence foundations, plaza area, refuse area and partial irrigation ditch. Meet at the Park’s Visitor Center. Tour involves a walk of about 1-1/4 miles. Bring walking shoes, sunscreen and hat. $7.50 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park. Tour limited to 15; call for reservations, 520-398-2252.

March 15 - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.and March 16, 2013 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Valley Quilters Guild presents their quilt show, “Splendor in the Desert,” at the Community Performing Arts Center, 1250 W. Continental Road, Green Valley. There will be over 100 quilts on display, as well as a boutique, mini raffl e, vendors, quilt appraiser and chance to own the Opportunity Quilt. For more information, visit www.vqgaz.com or [email protected].

March 15, 12:30-3:30pm - Living History: Foods of the Spanish Colonial Period Volunteers dressed in period clothing reenact the daily lives of Spanish soldiers and civilians who lived in Tubac during the Spanish Colonial period (1752-1776). Featuring a special display of the bounty of foods from the Old World, New World and surrounding desert used by Tubac cooks, plus cooking demos with samples. At the Tubac Presidio. $5 adult, $2 youth 7-13, children free.

March 15, 5pm to 7pm Tubac Center of the Arts "Border Celebrations", "Postcards for Peace" and Open Studio Tour Opening Reception. “Border Celebrations” is an exhibition that focuses on artists’ investigations, experiences and interpretations of life in and around border towns. Not only the U.S./Mexico border, a geographic area of much debate and contention but of all international border life. Imagery and subject with perspective on celebrating life in border areas, cross-cultural exchange, the physical beauty of the area, and historic and cultural iconography of the area are encouraged. Through the creation of art we have a voice that can share a positive view of border life while still addressing current social and ideological impacts. This exhibit is open to artists working

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Hi dear ones everywhere, it's that time of the year when we send a greeting of love to friends and family. Mine comes in the form of a heart, we all have one and we must use it every day, not just to live but to love.I don't care what color you are, nor do I care about your political persuasion or religious application or your outward appearance, it's what's inside. You are a part of my heart, so take it and spread it around. Not just the month of February, but every day, all year around. Remember Jesus said Love One Another. So be it!

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Montessori de Santa Cruz Public Charter School“HELP KEEP EDUCATION IN OUR COMMUNITY”We are reaching out to the area community to help us keep the FREE Montessori de Santa Cruz (MDSC) a Public Charter School started by local parents here in the Tubac area over 12 years ago!Charter Schools are designed to give alternative choices to area families and children. Th ey generally have strong curriculums that also include top notch programs in music, art, outdoor environment learning and communication skills that builds and creates a well rounded student that is a great benefi t to the community. Charter schools are not “Private Schools”, but are Public schools that follow all the same Public School Guidelines to Federal and State standards and rules. Th ey are audited throughout the year.Montessori de Santa Cruz Charter School (MDSC) is free to all the public and families in our area. It also off ers a Preschool and Kindergarten that is tuition based. Our Preschool and Kindergarten are considered to be one of the best programs in the education arena and the school Contributes over $100,000 in rents, utilities, permits and fees to the local community along with employing 15 people in the area.Arizona has cut the Schools budgets by 21.8 percent compounded by the fact that Charter schools do not receive critical funding for facilities, special education and extracurricular activities as public schools do. Th erefore, Charter schools are challenged to fi nd new ways to fi nancially meet their education budgets. Th e MDSC School has been able to survive the past couple years by donations from the MDSC Board and other small forms of fund-raising but it is not enough.

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In honor of Dental Month for dogs and cats this February I thought we should discuss some myths and misconceptions about taking care of the biting and chewing end of our four-legged buddies.So if I brush my dog’s teeth he won’t get any cavities, right?Right! But dogs very rarely get cavities anyway; it is their genetic predisposition to periodontal disease that is the big concern. About 75% of dogs over the age of 5 already have signifi cant periodontal infection. Accumulation of tartar under the gum-line starts the chain of events that leads to periodontal infection, bone loss, and most importantly, the seeding of the body by bacteria from the mouth which leads to geriatric diseases such as Chronic Kidney Failure and Chronic Valvular Heart Disease. So while having “pearly whites” and sweet smelling breath are nice side-eff ects, the real purpose of brushing is to prevent these geriatric diseases.My groomer is able to scrape off all that tartar from my dog’s teeth, so I don’t need a professional cleaning, right?Well, your groomer may be able to make your dog’s teeth look good, but even the best behaved dog on the planet is not going to hold still for cleaning up under the gum line. Th is is an issue that makes Veterinary Dental Specialists have high blood pressure, because they feel strongly that this kind of cosmetic dentistry is deceiving and dogs aren’t getting proper care. Th e teeth may look good, but the hidden infection under the gums is still there.If I brush once a week that’ll be enough to prevent tooth loss, right?Any brushing of your pet’s teeth is of benefi t, but unfortunately it only takes about 24 to 36 hours for the bacterial biofi lm called plaque to start to mineralize and harden into the tartar we can see cemented onto the teeth. Brushing disrupts this process, and therefore is best done daily. A very quick daily brushing habit is much more eff ective in the long run than more thorough cleaning done less frequently. Dogs and cats lived in the wild just fi ne without all this fancy dental care, so my pets should be able to as well, shouldn’t they?Actually most wild dogs and cats have longer life spans in captivity, similar to our pets’ life spans. Th is is mostly due to better nutrition, but also because of less wear on the teeth and slower onset of periodontal disease. Living

longer also means more opportunity for periodontal infection.

If I brush my dog’s teeth religiously she won’t need a professional cleaning, right?Most humans brush twice daily and are still

recommended to have professional cleaning done one to four times a year. It’s always best to

start with a clean slate when beginning a brushing program and the brushing will be much more eff ective

up under the gum where the action is, if that area is clean to start with. Once a regular brushing program is in place then the goal should be to minimize the number of times your pet is anesthetized for professional cleaning, recognizing that some pets that are rapid tartar accumulators will still need an annual cleaning.Th ere are tartar softening sprays available that can help break down tartar when brushing, but these are best used when professional cleaning must be delayed.I’m afraid my dog might die under anesthesia for a teeth cleaning – it’s just too dangerous to risk anesthesia just for the sake of the teeth, isn’t it?Anesthesia should never be undertaken lightly, but properly performed, modern anesthesia in a pet that has recent lab work documenting normal kidney and liver function is very safe. With careful monitoring anesthetic deaths are incredibly rare. In most cases it is a much bigger risk to leave the oral infection untreated. However, there is a hidden danger associated with anesthesia and that is the possibility that prolonged low blood pressure from anesthesia could adversely impact kidneys that are already compromised by aging and periodontal disease. Th ese eff ects might not show up for months to years. Since the primary goal of the dental procedure is to protect the heart valves and kidneys it is imperative that the pet receive intravenous fl uids while anesthetized as well as careful, continuous monitoring of blood pressure during the procedure.What about my cat? She’ll take my arm off if I try to brush her teeth!True enough, most cats won’t tolerate brushing unless trained into it as very young kittens. Th is is a shame because cats have all the periodontal issues that dogs do, plus some cats are plagued by actual cavities that occur

along the gum line. Th ese have been called Feline Caries and Feline Neck Lesions in the past, but are now most commonly referred to as Feline Resorptive lesions. Th ey are a particularly insidious problem because they are acutely painful (much more so than periodontal disease) and aff ected teeth are almost always beyond repair at the time of diagnosis. Extraction of aff ected teeth followed by oral rinses and increased chewing on hard food and treats is usually eff ective at controlling the problem.What about chewing dry food, won’t that be enough to keep the teeth clean?Crunching and chewing does help, but most dogs (especially the Toy Breeds) are genetically predisposed to accumulate tartar and are going to need more help. Of the many, many dental chewing items available to help keep dogs’ teeth clean, simple rawhide has been shown to be one of the most eff ective. You have to use rawhide chews with caution however as the rawhide is fairly indigestible and can act as a foreign body in the gut if a large piece is swallowed. Stick to the larger rolled rawhides without the knots to minimize the chance of breaking a piece off . If your dog is obsessive about chewing the rawhide then take it away and force him to take a break. Watch for fi ghts over the rawhides as well! Greenies brand chews and compressed rawhide pieces reformed into a fl at chew are safer than regular rawhides, but are quite a bit more expensive and maybe less eff ective. When it comes to real bones, stay away from marrow bones as they are so hard that dogs very commonly fracture their teeth on them. Knuckle bones are softer but carry all the same risks as rawhide as well as the potential for infection with Salmonella or E. Coli. Dental diets that scrub the tooth surface during chewing can be helpful as well in conjunction with other dental care. Well I hope that has stirred up some thinking about dental care in dogs and cats!

Feel free to contact us with any questions or comments at San Cayetano Veterinary Hospital at 761-8686.

Online at sancayetanovet.com, or by email at [email protected].

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In honor of Dental Month for dogs and cats

to periodontal disease that is the big concern.

longer also means more opportunity for periodontal infection.

If I brush my dog’s teeth religiously she won’t need a professional cleaning, right?Most humans brush twice daily and are still

recommended to have professional cleaning done one to four times a year. It’s always best to

start with a clean slate when beginning a brushing

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This is my third article on why we fall apart when we age. Is it just inevitable? Must we resign ourselves to living our

last decades in weakness, pain and dependency?Recent medical research has unlocked some of the key factors that cause us to decline. These factors include (1) high insulin levels, (2) chronic inflammation, and (3) declining hormones. What? You say—aren't hormones evil, alien chemicals used to hit extra home runs? Don't they have horrible side effects? Weren't we advised to never take hormones?Let's clear up some misconceptions first:Hormones are not alien. In fact, they are a vital part of our bodies' functioning. We have made them all our lives: thyroid from the thyroid gland; estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone from the ovaries and testes; insulin from the pancreas; cortisol from the adrenal glands; and more. When we were young, we made these hormones in abundance, and they in turn kept us running in peak condition. But as we age, our glands wear out and produce less and less. And as our hormone levels decline, we decline!So why would something so critical to our health get such a bad reputation? Because you can't patent human hormones. So drug companies made the “next best thing”: either horse hormones (Premarin, which is horse estrogen) or lab-created molecules (Provera, a completely new chemical resembling human progesterone). These chemicals, Premarin and Provera, were patented by drug companies and prescribed by physicians worldwide for decades, until the huge Women's Health Initiative study proved the danger of using “almost-the-same” hormones to replace our real ones.This famous study, halted in 2002, shook the hormone replacement therapy (HRT) world. Menopausal women were warned to stop their HRT, or risk heart disease and cancer. No distinction was made (and often still isn't) between horse and human estrogen, or between made-up chemicals like Provera and human progesterone.But the difference is crucial. Hormones work by fitting into specific receptors built into the membranes (outer lining) of all our cells. When they fit—like a key into a lock—the cell activates specific genes. The genes then direct the cell to manufacture particular proteins for growth or repair. If the hormone doesn't fit into a receptor exactly (which is what happens if a non-human hormone is used), the cell gets a garbled message and does not function properly.

No wonder rates of cancer, heart disease and other problems rose when Provera and Premarin were used on human women!But when human (also called “bio-identical”) hormones are used to replace those that have declined, the results are dramatically different. In 2005, the 54,000-women EPIC study in Europe showed decreased risk of breast cancer using bio-identical hormones, compared to placebo (not using anything) or HRT with Provera. So what about men? “Steroids”, often used by body-builders, are not human hormones either. These chemicals have been altered, and can have very bad side effects. On the other hand, bio-identical (human) testosterone has dramatic benefits for men. In fact, since drug companies can patent “delivery systems” (like patches or roll-ons) for bio-identical hormones like testosterone, you now see lots of commercials on TV about curing “low T”. The big fear has been that testosterone causes prostate cancer. However, after many studies, the medical mainstream now accepts that this is not the case.Testosterone decreases fat, increases muscle, improves libido (your sex drive!), improves how well your insulin works, and even helps brighten the mood of those who often become “grumpy old men” with the loss of their healthier testosterone levels of youth.Women's health is greatly benefitted by replacing their sex hormones too. Estrogen decreases your risk of macular degeneration (which leads to blindness) and colon cancer, improves sexual function, and even helps make your skin more youthful. Optimal levels of progesterone protect against breast and uterine cancer, and have very strong benefits for the female brain: this hormone promotes restful sleep and has a calming, anti-anxiety effect. Other hormones that are important to bring back to more youthful levels include vitamin D (which is actually a hormone). Thyroid is another; it's the hormone that controls your metabolism. DHEA balances the stress hormone cortisol. Melatonin, besides helping sleep, is the strongest anti-oxidant your body makes. All of these decline as we age. The good news is that replacing these can have a dramatic effect on how we feel as well as how healthy we remain as the years go by.

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in all media including but not limited to painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, fi ber, encaustic and mixed media. Artists can apply online at http://www.callforentry.org through February 15, 2013. David Tineo, an award winning artist, teacher and political activist residing in Tucson, Arizona, will jury “Border Celebrations”. A globally recognized master muralist, Tineo has created more than 200 public art works in Southern Arizona and Sonora, Mexico. Tineo’s philosophy is simple, but expressed in everything he does: in his art, his work with the kids, his education, his dreams. “People. The main thing is people,” he says. “People working together, united, working as a group. You can’t get anything accomplished by yourself.” David is represented by Galleria Mistica in Tucson. http://www.galleriamistica.com. In support of the Border exhibit, TCA will also present a children’s postcard exhibit, a cross border exchange between 60 children at El Sasabe school in Sonora and 180 children from Rio Rico. Exhibits run thru April 28. 398-2371.

March 16, 2:00-3:30pm - “Women on the Arizona Frontier” A presentation by Jack Lasseter – Popular speaker Jack Lasseter will tell fascinating stories about the lives, accomplishments and hardships of the women who helped settle the Arizona frontier. He will focus on an Apache woman, a Spanish woman and a New England woman, but will also include anecdotes about Chinese, African-American, Jewish, Mormon, and ranch women. Last in a series of Arizona history talks by Mr. Lasseter, inspired by the “Cavalcade of History” art exhibit currently on display which features 16 paintings of scenes from Arizona’s history by renowned Western artist William Ahrendt. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. $15 per lecture. A major portion of the proceeds will benefi t the community eff ort to “Save the Presidio.” A full house is expected; please call for reservations, 520-398-2252.

March 16, 4pm - Tubac Center of the Arts Lecture Series: Talavera Throughout the Centuries, Isabella De Arte Ventosa. Suggested donation. 3982371.

March 17, 2pm - The “Batallón de San Patricio” in the Mexican American War. Historian and author Jim Turner presents an illustrated talk about the “Batallón de San Patricio” (Saint Patrick's Battalion), the largest group of U.S. soldiers to change sides and fi ght against the United States. Anti-Catholic and anti-Irish sentiment ran high in 1840s America during the Mexican American War. When Irish and Catholic soldiers stationed along the Rio Grande were off ered higher pay, offi cer status and land grants by the Mexican priests and offi cers, more than 250 left the U.S. Army to form the “Batallón de San Patricio” in the Mexican Army. At the Tubac Presidio. $7.50 adult, $4.50 youth 7-13, children free.

March 17, 7:30pm TCA's Performing Arts Series - The Original Wildcat Jass Band. Slap on a shamrock and enjoy all the energy and great music of The Original Wildcat Jass Band. These phenomenal musicians and delightful entertainers play the very best New Orleans/Chicago style jazz you’ll ever hear. From “Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives to Me” to “The St. James Infi rmary,” you’ll hear lots of your favorites and then some! 398-2371. Tickets $20.

March 21, – Green Valley Genealogical Society, 1 PM to 3 PM at the St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church, 600 S. La Cañada Drive, Green Valley. This is a special birthday celebration meeting with the entire program on a Legacy Family Tree Webinar, “Plan Your Way to Research Success”, by Marian Pierre-Louis. You may be getting good results in your genealogical research, but you could get even better results by using a research plan that will help you focus your time and energy and save you from researching something twice. Marian’s Webinar will show you how to create and use research plans to fi ne tune your research and get you back on track. A 15-page handout is available at www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~azgvgs/ to print and bring to the meeting. Programs are free and open to all interested in searching for their ancestors. Contact JoAnn Herbst (396-4630 or [email protected]) for more information.

March 22, 7:30pm - TCA's Performing Arts Series - The Tucson Symphony Orchestra's Percussion Ensemble. Exploring the diverse repertoire of jazz, pop, classics, and contemporary music, the TSO’s newest chamber group has bought thousands of people to their feet with electric and

mesmerizing performances. The Ensemble moves easily from the delicate passages of Debussy to the stomping grooves of African dances. Expect a variety of styles and traditional as well as non-traditional percussion instruments as the group moves from Vivaldi to Zappa and beyond! 398-2371. Tickets $20.

March 22, 23 & 24 , 10am to 4pm - Tubac Center of the Arts Open Studio Tour. 398.2371.

March 23 - Dedication of the Tubac Presidio as a National Historic Site in Journalism. The Society of Professional Journalists will dedicate the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park as a National Historic Site in Journalism. Since 1942, this national organization has honored the people and places that have played important roles in the history of journalism. The Tubac Presidio is being recognized as the home of Arizona’s fi rst newspaper, The Weekly Arizonian, published in Tubac on March 3, 1859. The Washington Hand Press on which the paper was printed is displayed at the Park and continues to be operated by volunteers who print copies of that fi rst paper for visitors. Please call for more details, 520-398-2252, or visit www.TubacPresidioPark.com.

March 28, 10am to 5pm - Tubac Center of the Arts Workshop - Marketing Pre-101 for Artists, by Kathy McClure. $70 members, $80 non. Bring a sack lunch. 398-2371.

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This event is another opportunity for photographers to experience a little bit of paradise as we portray the beautiful chrome and bright colorful bodies of these cars that show passion, care and devotion of the individuals who own them.

Once again, the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa was the ground for the annual car show, an event organized by the Santa Cruz Valley Car Nuts. The event this year had a bigger participation than last with 547 cars registered, according to Mary Ann Miller, secretary of the organization. The proceeds of this event go to fund scholarships for Sahuarita High school's students.

Well known in Tubac for his work at the Tubac Post Offi ce, Pat Peterson stands next to his and Terry O'Conells' car. For three years Peterson and O'Conells worked hard bringing this 1952 Willys back to life.

1928 Essex Coupe. Not only a beautiful car, but owner Toussant Black Creek from Vale, OR make sure visitors get a real feel of the era by dressing in the proper attire. This car is one of only three "100% original" in the nation, says Black Creek.

Car owner, Robert Doss from Green Valley, AZ standing by his car, a 1953 Buick Skylark.

After a long wait for visitors to clear the perimeter of this 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 belonging to Bill Urie, I was able to take a picture. The beautiful lines, paint and apparent care put this car into my top ten favorites.

GMC with airstreamer: "Travelling in style" is what I would say when looking at this 1955 GMC truck pulling a 1963 Airstream.

Shots from the Annual Car Show at the Tubac Golf Resortby Paula Beemer

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