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CONNECTIONPO Box 338 Arivaca AZ 85601

Ph 5203982379

email SoAZVoxaolcomwwwarivaca-newspapercom

Continued on Page 2

An open forum publication allowing all voices to be heard since 1983

January 2012Vol 29 No 1

ARIVACA YESTERDAYSby Mary Noon Kasulaitis

Therersquos no doubt that our town is old quirky earthy and alive This is a discussion of what our town

isnrsquot Arivaca is not the oldest town in the State Anyone who knows a little Arizona history knows that the Hopi Villages in northern Arizona can lay claim to a thousand years of documented habitation but not us We donrsquot really know how long people have inhabited our valley but other valleys everywhere in Southern Arizona would be just as likely to have had people living there Prehistoric Native Americans tended to move around as was necessary due to weather conditions As far as archaeology goes only a few surveys or digs have been done in this area especially when compared to Phoenix Tucson and the pueblo areas in northern Arizona Research in those areas was done in front of the bulldozers of development so perhaps we can be relieved that we havenrsquot

had much to threaten our existing archaeological resources However without research we donrsquot know what they would reveal eitherSo how old can Arivaca claim to actually be Arivaca (under its previous Orsquo0dham name of Aribac) is shown on a 1695 map drawn by Father Eusebio Francisco Kino along with San Xavier San Cosme amp San Agustin (Tucson) and San Cayetano (near Tumacacori) So those communities are known to be at least as old as Arivaca But in the scheme of things having a documented date of 1695 is not to be sneezed at Nor is our town ldquotoo tough to dierdquo because apparently it did die several times in its past Leaving us to conclude that Arivaca was not continuously inhabited either because after the Pima Revolt in 1751-52 it was noted at least twice by Spanish soldiers as they passed through to be uninhabited by anyone European or Indian At least once it was because there was

no water in the Cienaga Several decades went by after 1752 before anyone of European descent lived here until the Ortiz family received the Aribac Land Grant in about 1812 Even their life here was sporadic because the Apaches were such a danger to settlement and they had trouble proving their continuous use of the grant to the authorities But back to nowhellip where did we get this ideaIt was the sign on La Gitana Cantina which has become imbedded in our minds ldquoThe oldest bar in the oldest continuously inhabited townsite in Arizonardquo So how did we come to have those claims up on the walls of La Gitana (which according to Esquire Magazine is one of the best bars in the country--hyperbole ok in this case) Of course it goes back to a person before there was The Connection there was the Arivaca Briefs Behind the Briefs was Harvey Riggs For almost thirty years Harvey produced weekly a two-page mimeographed sheet with

Harveys Historic HyperboleArivaca news state and national news quotes and general gossip now invaluable to the historian It is a gold mine of information for anyone wanting to know what went on in Arivaca in the 1950s and 60smdashfrom Harveyrsquos point of view Harvey was a good talker and thus well suited to being the townrsquos reporter ldquoTherersquos an old saying that anything can happen in Arivaca and usually doesrdquo he declared He is also responsible for many of the names that have become attached to Arivaca over the years because he put them on paper and published them week after week for yearsHarvey Riggs came to Arivaca in the late 1940s ostensibly for his health and built the first building on the site of the Artemis Feed Store (former Tire Shop) which included a gas station It was then that he began the Arivaca Briefs the first issue appearing in September of 1948 and with it he became Arivacarsquos ldquoChamber of Commercerdquo

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The Arivaca Briefsrsquo first issue was twenty copies typewritten In 1954 Harvey looked back five years and remembered ldquoThe first regularly scheduled Arivaca Briefs to be mimeographed (in Tucson) was September 17 1948rdquo He went on ldquoAt the time the Arivaca Briefs came into being there hadnrsquot been a new building built in the old town since anyone could remember Since January 1 1949 the entire Townsite has been officially surveyed with a steel stake on every corner of every lot There has been an entirely new water system installed including new tank water mains (where there had never been mains before) and a line to every occupied house in the town There has been an addition added to the La Gitana dance hall which included a large patio for dancing during the warm weather There has been one new home built by Mr and Mrs Walter Christoffersen an old old house completely remodeled and rebuilt by Lester and Mrs Fernstrom Arivacarsquos old hotel has been completely remodeled first into a Club House by Melvin Hoefle who at that time was the owner and operator of the Arivaca Mercantile Company and later the building has been modernized by the present owners of the Arivaca Mercantile Company Mr And Mrs Fred McGinn into a modern home a Service Station was added to the town last year by Fred Carlson and Harvey Riggs which was sold to the Hack Townsends last November Now the Townsends

Arivaca Yesterdays Continued from Page 1

are completing a new building for the Service Station which incidentally will be formally opened this Saturday night beginning at 9 pm with a dance orchestra refreshments and winding up at midnight with a snack to go home on Too the Townsends since 1949 have modernized 3 apartments and one house all of which have been rented almost all of the time since they were remodeledrdquo (All that history in one short paragraph) Harvey packed a lot into that little paper including history current events births and obituaries election predictions and results and accounts of visitors coming and going (Too bad if you didnrsquot want your vacation plans published or your health issues aired publicly) Harvey built an adobe house on Arivaca Road (now the Library would be blocking his view) and from that vantage point could keep track of just about everyone and everything in town ldquoSeen and Heardrdquo could be almost anything including the observation of myself reading a book while riding my horse down Arivaca Road He had contributors like Fred Noon who wrote a history column called Arivacarsquos Yesterdays by ldquoA Nativerdquo John D Mitchell of lost mines fame also contributed a column aptly named ldquoSittin Bullrdquo Readers also contributed poems

Tribute to Arivaca by HO Forbes (Exclusive to the Arivaca Briefs There is a town in Arizona

Just off the beaten trackThey call it ArivacaIf you have to be exactTherersquos a guy that prints a paperCalled the ARIVACA BRIEFSItrsquos read by the minerAnd the lowly cattle thiefMy pals and I are strangersBut wersquove been around a lotAnd we find the folks here finerThan the weather they have gotWhen you meet with such good peopleWith their welcome mats spread outWersquoll not kick if it is cloudyOr the sunshine is in or out

The heading on the Arivaca Briefs weekly newspaper is revealing ldquoA Community in which the climate and the spirit are both warmrdquo Motto commune bonum translates as ldquoa common goodrdquo The townrsquos elevation 3643 feet Populationmdashvaried but in 1955 it was 60 Here it comes The Briefrsquos masthead for many years said

ARIVACA BRIEFS NEWEST PAPER

OLDEST TOWN (or VILLAGE)THE BABY STATE

It was Harvey who originated the idea that Arivaca is the oldest village in the state He admonished ldquoBelieve all you read in the BRIEFS but donrsquot repeat itrdquo Guess what You canrsquot always believe everything

you read in the BRIEFS It just takes one person with a printing press to create an image that canrsquot be undone Most of what Harvey said about Arivaca was complimentary or at least a fair description Irsquom sure he saw nothing wrong in claiming these things for Arivaca (In case you are too young to remember from Statehood in 1912 until 1959 when Alaska and Hawaii were admitted into the Union Arizona was nicknamed the ldquoBaby Staterdquo)Harveyrsquos last issue of the Arivaca Briefs was published in the 1970s The Arivaca Library has copies of many of the issues but not all so we send out a plea to anyone who has any issues to please allow us to copy themIn his later years Harvey was afflicted with Valley Fever but he always remained cheerful and friendly By the time he passed away in 1976 at the age of 78 itrsquos hard to say just how much influence Harvey had on our townrsquos imageTo make a long story short Arivaca needs to shed itself of those two Harveyesque claimsmdashldquooldest townrdquo and ldquocontinuously inhabitedrdquo We have plenty to be proud of we donrsquot need themBy the way La Gitana IS the oldest bar in Arivacamdashand at the moment itrsquos the ONLY baryes some of this article appeared in a previous issue of the Connection as did last monthrsquos Two Murders article for which I apologize--bad record keeping To read more detail about Harvey see the Connection October 2006

Nancy amp Mary Fricchione

Feature Writers Mary Kasulaitis Laurel Loew Judi Oyler Tarenta Baldeschi

COntributOrsGrant HildenGlo WilliamsOmar Roods chaffeeT A GoorianLoretta CarmickleJulie BealBarbara StockwellJohn KazlauskaJan GaylordAnn M Penton

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wwwArivaca-Connectioncom

staFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

CONNECTION

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bull All rights reserved

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COVer Sunny Clay photo by Maggie Milinovitch

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601

Walt AbbottJune ChristensenJerry BelenkerCharles Davis

Page 3

Congratulations Jenni

on the opening of your own restuarant

You did it

Love Dad and Val

by Maggie MilinovitchKaren Anderson came west with her husband Robert Kilgore They moved on acreage on the Arivaca Road and this is when Karenrsquos love for the town of Arivaca began Since their goal was to cattle ranch their second stop was the Helvetia Ranch in the Santa Rita Mountains where they ran cattle for 13 years The time to relax came and that ranch was sold Unfortunately Robert passed away shortly before stop three on the journey - the purchase of a small 10-acre ranch in Arivaca After moving onto her land Karen began remodeling and decorating the ldquometal sardine canrdquo home A lovely sunroom was added its walls are ldquorepurposedrdquo sliding glass doors Many items in her home are repurposed refinished or redecorated She has a strong sense of color and style so the eclectic deacutecor pulls together very well A local craftsman built new cabinetry the mobile home was stuccoed and landscaping is in the works Karen fixes and patches and hammers and mixes cement and hauls rocks - not shying away from hard work But she also enjoys gentler pursuits like crafts and decoratingKaren has had a great love of horses since when she was a child She has been involved in many different horse disciplines over the years and it was at a horse show that she met Robert she said of him ldquoHe was an excellent horse trainer a horse whisperer before there was such a thingrdquo This was written about Bob in a cowboy symposium brochure His humor and story-telling talent not to mention his remarkable speaking voice found an outlet in cowboy humor and poetry Bob has performed throughout the Western

United StatesThey were married for 22 years however now Karenrsquos companions on her little ranch are nine dogs ndash ranging from a very large Great Pyrenees to a tiny combo Chihuahua-Pug called a Chug Continuing with her love of horses she also has two driving ponies with which she enters completions One upcoming event is in Sonoita where the team performs in a three-phase test dressage an obstacle course and a maze all while pulling her in a carriageBesides Karens devotion to animals she is also active in the Arivaca Christian Center She said she enjoys doing the little things that make a difference in peoples lives

On the day of the Home Tour Karenrsquos friend and fellow pony driving competitor Helen Atwill has agreed to demonstrate hitching and driving ponies for competition Of the nine dogs - all will be suitably engaged elsewhere during the open house However another friend Linda Gonazlez a successful basset breeder exhibitor and trial competitor will give a demonstration and answer questions about getting your dog on the way to learning how to track For more information on the Home Tour see Page 7

Arivaca Home Tour 2012 The Kindred Spirit Ranch

Photo at top The sun room Photo above The Anderson home is filled with art artifacts antiques beautiful furniture

Karen Andersen with a few of her nine dogs The Great Pyrenees is called Merlin and he has designated himself the night patrol and keeps the world at bay In the background is Dog Town - some shelters built from recycled crate wood

A cow skull decorated by Karen Andersen hangs in her home

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January Special Events

Italian Dinner ldquoNite Outrdquo Friday Jan15 5 pm -8 pm

Sweet Peas Cafe is hosting UCHC Arivaca Clinic Fund Raiser Breakfast on Home Tour Day Saturday Jan 28 l 8 am - 11 am $600 per person l Special Menu

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By Grant HildenAn occasional foray into Mexico - that intriguing mysterious and sometimes quirky country to our south Come along and we will meet welcoming people and share new experiences

The New ToothThrough the turnstile and into Nogales - even after many crossings I still feel that buzz of uncertainty The charge of adrenalin and happy excitement was just enough to keep me slightly off balance But it felt good tooThis all began when my stateside dentist gave me the bad news the broken crown would require more than a quick fix and replacement at $950 got my full attention Hmmmm This was a case for Mexico A friend had recommended Dr S in Nogales so here I was parking in Edrsquos Border lot and heading southI was perched in the modern waiting room when Dr S arrived fashionably dressed in sporty riding togs and winded from

Old fashioned CommunicationA letter between two friends of 50+ years is shared here for its reminder of a time gone by Included with the letter was a clipping from the Associated Press The article asked the question ldquoWhen was the last time you got a personal letter in the mail If you live in a typical American household itrsquos been awhilerdquo The post office reports about one personal letter every seven weeks Dear MelYou are getting this letter in the mail lest either of us be considered typical ndash normal ndash average Email twitter texting has so bastardized the English language as to make it unreadable and incomprehensible ndash nothing multi-syllabic ndash another regression in my lifetime(Personal information follows on health friends weather memories)There ndash Irsquove written over two pagesLove Sib

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Personalized recommendations for great reads

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The Book Store Lady

biking down from his home in Rio RicoThe dental suite not as modern as back home held most of the bells and whistles A few interesting electrical cables snaked across the floor and the wall had one unexplained hole in the sheet rockDr S and his assistant Chela were soon removing the damaged crown while I relaxed eyes closed in the comfortable recliner My parched lips must have attracted Chelarsquos pity because she reached across and applied balm to my startled lips My eyes flew open and I actually jumped in the chair Now that was a first but a pleasant surprise none the less Old crown removed Dr S and Chela were soon holding small color swatches in my mouth to match the new with the neighboring teeth Each lobbied for a favored color before settling for something in the middle of the palette between dazzling white and cornA subsequent visit brought me

back for a fitting which went well and my new crown is now installed and working just fineThe whole experience was most satisfying While fun is not a word usually associated with dental work it fit very well here Just like my new toothAnd the bottom line cost of replacement about one-thirdSee you soon with more from Mexico

Heading South

Ellen Dursema after years of organizing the Thanksgiving

Dinner at the Community Center spent the day with her family and new grandchild There are not enough words of gratitude to express to this extraordinary woman Many many thanks Ellen

And now to Robin and John Warren and Joe Shook who took up the reins What a fine job they did They kept up the tradition that is so important to so many Kudos to them and many thanksJune Christensen

thanksgiving in Arivaca

Page 5

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HoppyNew Year

By Maggie Milinovitch

A wondrous thing has occured The Obama administrationrsquos new first-ever national

standards for coal and gas-fired power plants mandates that they control their toxic emissions For decades out-of-date power plants have polluted our air with mercury arsenic cyanide and other nasty stuff that causes everything from cancer to neurological damage Most of the offending plants are in the East and Mid-West but even if we donrsquot breathe it into our bodies directly it still gets into the food chain that we all depend upon These regulations are an advance on par with getting lead out of gasoline It will save tens of thousands of lives every year and prevent birth defects learning disabilities and respiratory diseases It will make America a more decent just and humane place to live Here are a few reasons why you should celebrate these regulationsPrevented bullUp to 11000 premature deaths bull4700 heart attacks and bull130000 cases of childhood asthmaUnregulated power plants are the largest remaining source of airborne toxic pollution They are responsible for half of the mercury and over 75 percent of the acid gas pollution in our country The last amendment to the Clean Air Act approved by Congress was in 1990 Some old power plants were exempted because they were old even then and the regulators thought they would soon be de-commissioned Not so the utilities have been milking these dinosaurs despite the damage to public health Other irresponsible operators have been able to just ignore the rules even though the technology has been available to solve the problemHowever their profit comes at a cost and children in particular

have paid the price More than 300000 are born every year after being exposed to unsafe levels of mercury while in the womb increasing their risk of having learning disabilities later on When Americans are healthier and more kids can grow up without developmental problems wersquore a stronger nation But also with the regulations new jobs will be created getting power plants up to speed with todayrsquos technology - an estimated 46000 short-term construction and 8000 long-term utility jobs in the next few years And the standards will help in cleaning mercury out of our nationrsquos lakes and streams - even fish and other wildlife applaud the change Yet RepublicanConservative leaders are saying that Obamarsquos new restrictions on power plant emissions are a bad thing For over 20 years they have fought to block new environmental protections like this saying that industry should regulate itself Well clearly they have had years to clean up their act and have done nothing The retro-fitting may be expensive but these polluting industries have made billions of dollars by not investing in cleaning up their own mess Itrsquos hard to understand the opposition considering these updated standards will literally save thousands of lives However itrsquos been my observation that RepublicanConservatives are caught in a cycle of circular thinking Premise Government is bad The Environmental Protection Agency is part of the government Conclusion Protecting the environment is bad No one seems to address the big question Isnrsquot saving thousands from death disease and disability a good thing for a government to do Especially when the offending polluters have failed to demonstrate any concern for humanity

The RepublicanConservatives leaders who ignore the good that government can do are a false authority on what is good for America They have repeatedly supported dollars earned over hearts beating Moreover a big problem is that many Americans will also say the regulations are wrong because their leaders claim that to be so In the process of self-identifying with RepublicanConservative leaders (and broadcasters) and their talking points on a few core issues they stop asking important questions Questions that may dent stubbornly held unexamined convictions I refer to those who truly oppose a few things ndash gay rights abortion ndash but then line up to swallow the whole enchilada With blind trust they accept what these leaders are saying without testing the logic Itrsquos dangerous to have so many people in this country abrogating their responsibility to question If enough people by benign passivity say ldquowe really donrsquot mind breathing mercury arsenic cadmium uranium thorium nitrogen oxides sulfur oxides and cyanide then their leaders will feel

they have a mandate to oppose clean air Without testing the logic people believe that all regulation of business is bad Then they hear that any thing President Obama is for - is doubly bad This unthinking passive assent could by the next administration have us breathing copious amounts of mercury arsenic cadmium uranium thorium nitrogen oxides sulfur oxides and cyanide This is not idle worry - not a concern without cause ndash it has happened before Almost every governmental agency assigned to protect the American people was dismantled or mishandled by the three previous administrations My point being anyone who cares about all Americans of every persuasion being able to breathe clean air should celebrate this step forward and let their leaders know it should be supported funded and maintained

A Forward Step

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New Years ResolutionRevolution

Peace bull Love bull PartyFirst Saturday in Arivaca

January 7th 9am - Noon - Marians Market Farmers market with organic veggies bull homemade breads bull hot tamales crafts amp more Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La Gitana Cantina Snack Luck and Band Jam

Page 6 January 2012 COnneCtiOn

Poetry Herersquos your Bible Lesson KiddiesThe Lord said to Abraham yoursquore my manrdquoAnd I know yoursquove been obeying me just as hard as you canBut some folks think that my existence is a fableSo now itrsquos time to do something real hard but I know yoursquoll be ableThe task Irsquom asking canrsquot exactly be called mildI want you to slaughter Isaac yoursquore one and only childNow this may strike you as awfully oddAnd not quite in keeping with what yoursquod expect from a loving GodMy problem is that I need more and more proof that you love meAnd that you truly believe there is nothing at all above meI know that all sounds a little absurdAnd will better understood many years from now after the birth of Sigmund FreudUntil then remember that Irsquom the source of every seasonAnd if you believe in me you can throw away all reasonI created the world but then I kind of blew itSometimes I think the devil made me do itby Jerry Belenker

The Good HikeJoin meandering pathways and hearty anticipationexhale routineinhale wildnessmountain streams flowing freelycougar tracks in the sandvulture shadows upon the landPhainopepla all shiny blackbarrel cactus blooming blazeRespect gravity and waters swift waters deepthunder clouds looming largecreatures that sting and bitebeasts with horns and hooves claws and canines speed and strengthheat and coldbearings lostProtect head and hidedrink lsquotil ye sloshsurroundings awarestep purposely this ainrsquot no city sidewalkdoesnrsquot feel right turn backAnd always always share thy whereaboutsTo hike another days chaffee

Am I aloneI watch The Band of Brothers and I cry

I watch Viet Nam in HD and I cryI watch the Army and Marines caught in the Chosen Reservoir in Korea and I cry

I watch the news of the atrocities in Iraq and Afghanistan And I cryI watch the inhumanities of man against man and I cry

I watch the destruction of the forests of the world and I cryI watch how we have robbed wildlife of their habitat and I cry

I watch the seas polluted and fished to extinction and I cryI watch the destruction of our environment and I cry

I watch the machinations of congress showing no respect for our people and I cryI watch the people being led to political slaughter and I cry

I watch the stupidities of our people and our leaders and I cryAm I alone Is there another in the world that cries

Will I leave this world the only one who criesIf I am alone the death of Planet Earth will soon follow

as it shouldCharles Davis Green Valley

Haiku Discipline Five seven and fiveTo achieve your artful goalWord picture writ smallT A Goorian

The Secret of the DovesThe doves with their modest gray plumage Their soft coo or mournful cryAre easy to overlook in the daily bird showFlashy cardinals and orioles shining black ravensHumming birds darting like tiny bright jewelsCapture our gazeWe smile at quail with their topknots And endearing toddling walk at the ever busy sparrowsHunting and pecking and the roadrunner dashing aboutAttention is paid to the fierce visaged hawk and the noisy flickersThe doves keep their own counselQuietly going about their daily businessIn the early morning the flock gathers on telephone wiresFacing west they settle all higgledy piggledyLike lumpy gray beads on a badly strung necklaceThe morning sun warms their backs untilSuddenly the whole flock lifts offAs they turn and wheel in lazy circlesTheir secret is revealed to the fortunate passerbyWhen they pass west to east the underside of every wingIs turned a soft warm gold gilded by the sunGlowing they pass overhead no longer a flockThey become a dazzle of dovesT A Goorian

soon the new year will be here urging us to be better to stop smoking use seat belts drink lowfat milk reduce credit card debt to signal before turning never to swim alone to eat more chicken to watch less tv lose weight to stay conscious what has been will be againmdashwhat has been done will be done againmdashthere is nothing new under the sun ndashEcclesiastes 19(NIV)john j kazlauskas

Sundialsaguaro shadowticks slowly by its neighborsmany decades pass Ann M Penton

A Day on the ShoreEmerging from the cosmic sea We play awhile on the sandy beachThen make our way bit by bitOver pebbles boulders and rocky cliffs We come at last at end of dayTo a level place that bids us stayWe rest awhile quietly And then slip back into the sea Loretta Carmickle

crescent moon reaches highest mountain peak keeps on climbing Ann M Penton

Re-Shaping LifeSummerwarm winter vacations southsaunaswhirlpools and hot tubs--all milder versionsof the blacksmithrsquos task

heat until fluid enoughto re-form in a new shapethen return it to the inevitable coolnesswith fresh new purpose and strength Ann M Penton

Her other faceMountains cloaked in ice and snow Peaks hidden by frozen clouds so lowNot fog from here hiding the sunbut harbingers of more to comeI see deer belly deep in snowFox wraps his tail around his toesAnd bear did to his lair go to sleepWhile rabbits hide in drifts so deepQuietly white sliding sides Of granite mountain snow does hide Tread careful here for death does stayAlong the swiftly changing weather waysSo beautiful So lovely I Do love to enter and abideA quietly white and peaceful placeWhere the Goddess shows Her other faceJan Gaylord

Motivating ForceIs there beauty in a stonewhich has been gracefully thrownas words in themselves may beput together gracefullyIs there beauty in a phraseor a role which syntax playsDo words or stones themselvesbecome motivating elvesDo we usually findthere are some spirits behindany motivating forceThere must be a God of courseMany agnostics may doubtwhat we are talking aboutWalt Abbott

PAGE 7

Celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial Birthday and learn the history of one of the oldest townsites in the State at the Arivaca Home Tour Saturday January 28 10 am - 4 pm Proceeds benefit Arivaca Family and Community Education Association (AFCE) a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Arivaca Old Schoolhouse the oldest standing schoolhouse in Arizona since 1960

Hightlights of the TourNine intriguing and historic places to view and explore a delightful medley of unique and notable places of historic significance including After 50 years of marriage and living in 17 different exotic locations a move to Arivaca to a Santa Fe-style retreat a charming home made from a metal sardine canrdquo with horses and dogs what started as a school and military buildings is a family home full of lovely antiques a charming abode where the owner can enjoy the wildlife a home filled with the artwork of an artist -born in Singapore lived in the Netherlands and then to Arivaca to live and play with grandchildren a 127 year-old school a pioneer cemetery with colorful stories of those residing and one of Esquire Magazinersquos best bars in AmericaYippeeTickets are $10 each and available in January at Green Valley Chamber of Commerce Lavonnersquos Hair Design amp Day Spa and Arivaca Library - also by mail Dotti Rees PO Box 652 Arivaca AZ 85601 For more information or to reserve tickets for Tour Day pick-up call Dotti at 398-3262 or email dottireesgmailcomLocal non-profit groups have organized activities to make the day even more pleasurable For Breakfast 8 to 11 am a delicious breakfast sponsored by Arivaca

Area Health Services served at Sweet Peas Cafe For Lunch 10 am to 4 pm the Arivaca Community Center Board will serve Sonoran stuffed chicken quiche salad rice pilaf dessert and drinks at the Center Local Girl Scout Troop 3098 will offer cookies for sale Look for their Cookie Wagon at the Community Center St Ferdinandrsquos Catholic Church 10 am to 4pm will serve home-made tamales beans desserts have religious items for sale and give tours of the historic church featuring stations of the cross by De Grazia Other points of interest during the day from 10 am to 4 pm Friends of the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge will be at the Cienaga to answer questions about the Refuge Arivaca Fire Department Auxillary will hold an open house and have t-shirts for sale Southwest Institute for Violence Free Learning (SWIVL) you can learn about their mission animal sanctuary and rescue at the Library Friends of the Arivaca Library will have used books book bags and t-shirts available for purchase Stop by Arivaca Human Resources and check out the bake sale rummage sale and visit the Quarter Store Arivaca Community Garden will offer fresh produce and other local delights at Marianrsquos Market All of these activities and the Tour locations will be easy to locate on the map that will accompany the Home Tour ticketLocal businesses have also made special plans Be sure and visit the Arivaca Mart Dollar Store amp More Arivaca Mercantile Co Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee Co Billrsquos Rock Shop Cinderella House Antiques amp Collectibles La Gitana Cantina Nature Scent Essential Oil Gift Shop Sweet Peas Cafe Virginiarsquos Mexican Food Stand ldquoLa Rancheritardquo Arivaca Ceramic Shop and Main Street Artistsrsquo Co-op

Public NoticeIn compliance with RUS Bulletin 1790-1 Section 6 31 b which in effect states that once each calendar year we shall furnish the statement on non-discrimination in news-papers which are in the circulation area in which we operate we are issuing the follow-ing statement for publication

Non-Discrimination StatementTrico Electric Cooperative Inc is the recipient of Federal fi nancial assistance from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) The USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race color national origin age disability and where applicable sex marital status familial status parental status religion sexual orientation genetic information political beliefs reprisal or because all or part of an individualrsquos income is derived from any public assistance program (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille large print audiotape etc) should contact USDArsquos TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD) To fi le a com-plaint of discrimination write to USDA Director Offi ce of Civil Rights 1400 Indepen-dence Avenue SW Washington DC 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866)377-8642 (relay voice users) Trico Electric Cooperative Inc is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Arivaca Home Tour amp Historic Places 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley

Border Issues Concert amp Fair

Friday amp SaturdayJanuary 13-14

The 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert and Fair will be held at The Good Shepherd United Church of Christ 17750 S La Cantildeada Sahuarita A concert by Holly Near accompanied by John Bucchino Friday at 7 pm will begin the weekend Holly is a unique combination of entertainer teacher and activist Tickets - $20 donation Border Issues Fair registration begins at 8 am Saturday January 14 with keynote presentations by Dr Jason De Leon Professor of Anthropology at the Univ of Michigan at 9 am followed by Margo Cowan Pima County Public Defender The fair will conclude at 1 pm Dr De Leon will speak about the Undocumented Migration Project a long-term study of the contemporary migration of people from Northern Sonora to Southern Arizona which he directs He argues that the artifacts left by undocumented migrants in the desert of Arizona are an important historical record of a violent social process created by institutionalized border enforcement practices He will also discuss what these artifacts can tell us about undocumented migration human suffering and the politics of desert conservation Margo Cowan well known for her 25 years as an outspoken defender of migrants will speak out of her keen awareness of and experience with border and immigration policy and law In addition to serving as Pima County Public Defender Cowan was a Sanctuary leader board member of Derechos Humanos and co-founder of the group No More Deaths Pablo Peregrina will provide music during the morning Peregrina grew up in Ambos Nogales plays a smooth mix of mariachi merengue and rock and roll mixed with a twist of social justice music Information displays and representatives from numerous humanitarian and action and advocacy groups involved with immigration issues and the lives of migrants will be present include including Borderlinks Just Coffee No More Deaths Humane Borders Samaritans Border Action Network Consul for Protection and Legal Affairs-Consulate General of Mexico Sahuarita Food Bank-Good Shepherd and the Sierra ClubA $10 donation per person will cover all expenses of the Fair including healthy snacks during the morning Attendees are asked to bring winter hats gloves belts and backpacks for those in the desert Advance tickets are available For more information call the Rev Randy Mayer 520-625-1375 or Shura Wallin 520- 399-1454

Economic Solutions amp Hope for the Future

Faced with a continuing recession that offers little

hope for job growth the loss of retirement savings homes that are worth less than their purchase price a European Union euro crisis threatening to bring down the world economy a financial regulatory system unable to regulate excesses of speculation that threaten even the concept of secure savings and an American political system paralyzed and unable to agree on basic measures to revive the economy with such items as daily news fare where does one find a way forward a hope for a future economy able to provide financial security for a rapidly growing and increasingly interdependent global populationThese issues and a dynamic and hopeful response to them will be the topic of a presentation and discussion sponsored by the Baharsquoi community of Santa Cruz County and will take place at

Nogales Hilltop Gallery 2 to 4 pm - January 15 2012

Admission is free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515The speaker and discussion leader will be Bob Phillips Mr Phillips holds degrees in government and international development from Dartmouth and Stanford universities He was the Stanford exchange scholar to the American University of Beirut and was the director of the National Baharsquoi office of Youth Affairs

Page 8 january 2012 ConneCtion

Stewart amp Laurel Loew

A gua L i n d a Fa rm Jou r n a l - Ja n u a r y

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SUNDAY SERVICES - 1000 AMRev William Haney

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

Jan 1 - Letting Go with a Grip -Rev HaneyJan 8 - Renewing Our Walking Together -Rev HaneyJan 15 - Mennonite amp UU but Mostly Mennonite- Dr Loretta WillemsJan 22 - What is it Worth to You - Rev HaneyJan 29 - Bringing Justice to Phoenix UU Assembly PSWD chair Carolyn Saunders

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Open 7 days - Lunch 11-2 Dinner at 5 (closed tues amp sun evenings)

625-0331

It seems that it has been many years since we have had consecutive days of rain like what

we experienced this December It was utterly glorious to see gray all around the thick fog hiding the Santa Ritas from view and cold icy puddles in the mornings (It is also glorious to be living in a part of the world where days like this are followed by sunshine and t-shirt afternoons) Not so glorious - the many leaks in the roofs of the farm ndash our house the main house and the horse barn - remind us that the

patchwork done after the monsoons was not effective and buckets were strategically placed in many rooms The driveway to the farm became slick and I got the pickup stuck in thick mud by the greenhouse My old appaloosa who is ldquowinteringrdquo close to the house where a rich senior diet is easier to dispense was dripping and his ears cold to the touch I kept asking Stewart if we should move Cody into the barn out of the rain and his repeated response was that Cody was a horse and that he was fine Finally I couldnrsquot stand it anymore and concluded that whether or not the horse would prefer to be dry was no longer the point ndash I would be more comfortable knowing he was warn and snug in a stall So I bundled up in the best wintery waterproof clothes I could muster (we Arizona folks donrsquot have this sort of attire readily on hand and this involved digging into the back of my closet

to unearth ski clothes that I havenrsquot seen in years) and with Stewart in tow went to the barn A few bales of sweet warm straw a fresh tub of water and a manger full of alfalfa awaited Cody when I walked the dripping old gelding into the stall I watched my horse for a few minutes my elbows leaning on the bottom half of the Dutch door while he munched lazily on his hay water still dripping from his flanks and his nostrils exhaling warm clouds in the frigid air as he chewed The opposite side of the stall was left open to the paddock behind to allow Cody more freedom of movement if he wanted so that his old legs would not stiffen up ldquoAre you happy babyrdquo Stewart asked putting his arm around me ldquoThanks Stewrdquo I replied contentedly and we trudged back through the mud and rain to the warmth of the house

A couple of hours later I drove the truck up to the bus stop to pick up my son The rain had not let up and it was dark out and very cold Patches my Australian Sheppard eagerly joined me on what is a daily trip down the driveway I am sure he canrsquot read the hands on the clock on the wall but non-the-less Patches knows when it is time to get his boy and is waiting for me at the door to hop into the cab of the truck (this night with muddy paws of course) The bus had evidently come early because we encountered Jesse halfway down the driveway soaking wet in the dark his tennis shoes covered in wet earth Cuddling up to Patches and thanking him for his warmth Jesse gratefully stayed in the truck while I drove to the barn to check on my pampered old horse The light was on in his stall but the large chocolate brown form with a polka-dotted rump was nowhere to be seen ldquoMust be laying down in the strawhelliprdquo I smiled at the thought of my horse enjoying the warm bed we had made for him but at closer inspection Cody was not there ldquoCodyrdquo I called and his head moved into the light from the paddock behind Cody was

standing in the rain ldquoYou moronrdquo I said Cody pricked his ears in my direction but was not interested in reentering the stall I added some more feed to his manger to bribe him in and drove back to the house ldquoHowrsquos Codyrdquo Stewart asked ldquoSoaking wetrdquo I said and Stewart smiled a knowing smile The next morning it was still drizzling but I put Cody back out into his large paddock He is a horse He is fine

The hens however are on strike I have about two dozen chickens - 16 Rhode Island Reds 4 Leghorns and a Barred Rock Most are older and donrsquot lay consistently anyway but seven of them are young and lay a nice big egg everyday For the past week though I have found at best three eggs a day A couple of weeks ago I was supplying our family and friends with a carton of eggs each week selling one or two and still had enough to cook at least one dinner of quiche or omelets At this rate I might need to buy some eggs I enter the hen house a few times a day (one of the hens likes to eat eggs so frequent visits are needed) and threaten my girls with the soup pot They look at me excited and clucking since I almost always come with a tidbit from the kitchen to share They ignore my scolding and greedily gobble up over-ripe grapes stale chips or whatever yummy treats I have As the afternoon turns to evening I return one last time to check the nests and make sure everyone is locked up for the night Often a lazy old Rhode Island will already have perched high in the coop for the night and I have to wave my hand over my head to keep her from using it as a step in her trip downward to look for scraps (I have suffered one black eye and an ugly long scratch down my cheek from my hens using my head in this way) No eggs ldquoLadiesrdquo I scold ldquoyoursquore headed for the soup pot Better get to workrdquo They cluck and fuss and step on my shoes but make no apologies for the lack of production Hopefully they will adjust to the temperatures and get busy soon

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Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site

January 5 1030amSpecial tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site south of the Park that preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site including residence foundations plaza area refuse area and partial irrigation ditch Meet at the Parkrsquos Visitor Center Tour involves a walk of about 1frac14 miles Bring walking shoes sunscreen and hat $5 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park Tour limited to 15 reservations encouraged

Spanish Colonial Living History January 20 12-3pm

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) 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 $4 adult $2 youth 7-13 children free

Walking Tour of Old Town January 20 amp 27 call for time

A guided tour of the Old Town section of Tubac with Alice Keene Explore the original adobe buildings and learn about Tubacrsquos rich history Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat $5

Tubac Historical Societyrsquos Annual Luncheon Meeting

ldquoHollywood and the Santa Cruz Valleyrdquo

January 26 12 noon

The Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual luncheon meeting features guest speakers Bob Shelton founder of Old Tucson Studios and Don Collier Western movie and television actor Shelton and Collier whose careers have spanned sixty years in the film industry will recount their experiences with Hollywood actors and movies filmed in the Santa Cruz ValleyAt the Tubac Golf Resort amp Spa 1 Avenue de Otero Road Tubac Admission $30 Advance reservations only Reservations 520-398-2020 or infoTHS-TubacorgONGOING

January Events at Tubac Presidio

Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park offers walks to the Santa

Cruz River on Wednesday mornings December 2011 through April 2012 The one-hour walks leave the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center at 1030 am following the level unpaved trail to the Santa Cruz River and back The distance is about frac12 mile Participants need comfortable shoes and water The forest along the river is an excellent example of the rare southwestern riparian environment and provides a critical habitat for wildlife that live in and migrate through the Santa Cruz Valley Discussions during the walks may include Orsquoodham people missions and settlement plant and animal identification the mesquite bosque (forest) and riparian environments and current issues related to the Santa Cruz River Part of the walk follows the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historical Trail Although the guided walk will return to the mission participants may continue on their own along the Anza Trail north for 45 miles to Tubac The trail closely follows the river crossing twice on narrow bridges The trail is level sandy and relatively easy

Because the area is rich in wildlife particularly birds binoculars are useful The entrance fee for Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is $300 per person with no additional charge for participation in the River Walk Interagency Senior Access and Annual Passes are accepted For information about the guided walks call Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park at 520-398-2341 ext 0

River walks at tumacaacutecori natl Historical Park

ldquoCavalcade of Historyrdquo Art Exhibit The Alan B Davis Gallery - 16 paintings from the Arizona Highways ldquoCavalcade of Historyrdquo collection by renowned Western artist William Ahrendt

ENCOUNTERS ndash A Native American Ethnic Costume Exhibit Now through February 26 2012 A glimpse into the lives of the Yaqui Seri Tohono Oodham and Yuma Indians Featuring apparel artifacts dolls and historic photographs Ongoing Exhibits included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children free

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My grandson Jim is here visiting for the holidays and has been

doing some riding One of the things that came up was cues I decided since I teach this all the time I should write a little about what a cue is and how it worksBetter commutation with our horse is always a high priority with riders When we are out on trail and find ourselves in a difficult situation we need to be able to establish direction To do this we use our rein and leg cues They better work or we may find ourselves on the ground and walking A cue is a signal Itrsquos kind of like a secret word something you and your horse understand Horses recognize patterns They learn that when one thing happens then certain other things always happen afterwards ―good or badHave you ever wondered why your horse always does the same thing in the same place For instance he slows down to a walk on the far side of the arena in the same place every time Horses have great memories and remember what happened just before they experienced something This is where the cue comes in It can be anything that is repeated to form a patternIf you always feed at 5 orsquoclock you will notice your horse waiting at the fence The horse recognizes a

pattern Yoursquore coming out of the house at the same time each day and feed forming a pattern Your coming out at 5 becomes the cue and the feed is the reward for being at the fence Try to remember your horse is always learning - whether right or wrong So when you are working in the arena and the horse slows down on the back side it is you established a pattern by allowing your horse to do this in the first place The reward of the slowing down is the walk A new cue is born not one you want but itrsquos there never the less Now you must fix the mistake and change the unintended cueThere are no set cues there is no magic in any cue we give our horse A cue will be what you make it so be careful If you want to whistle the Star Spangled Banner to get him to speed up you can do that Itrsquos not the cue itself getting the horse to respond correctly Instead itrsquos the time taken teaching the horse to follow the pattern you want Once he understands the cue he will get ready to respond correctly Cues we can count on are called a conditioned responseHorses like people sometimes do things to avoid a negative consequence But like us they will respond with a lot more energy and enthusiasm when a reward awaits A cue is a cue regardless of whether you are teaching your horse tricks or to hold a steady speed on the rail ldquoMake the right things easy and the wrong things difficult ~ Ray Hunt ~ Safe Trails and a HAPPY NEW YEAR

Confused about Cues

January 9 930 am American Assoc of University Women Green Valley Branch American Legion Post 66 1560 W Duval Mine Road Sahuarita Guest speaker Bob Phillips Exec Director of the Santa Cruz Community Foundation SCCF provides assistance to a variety of programs on both sides of the US-Mexico border Bob talks on ways to find solutions to the challenges of this border region Contact Elizabeth Beyrer 269-7701

Green Valley Meetings

Thurs Jan 19 ndash 1 to 3p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Dr GV Short Program Gordon Gray will present ldquoFamily Legends and Fablesrdquo Main Program ldquoCollateral and Allied Familiesrdquo by Edie Sly Feb 18 is the date for our Annual Genealogy Seminar featuring Dr Tom Jones Details and registration at wwwrootswebancestrycom~azgvgs

Tarenta Baldeschi

ins ea son

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d

Last January we shared with you what blessings had manifested at Avalon Organic Gardens amp EcoVillage In each of these answered prayers lies direction and inspiration in what you could do as well in your own gardens Many of these techniques were introduced in this ldquoIn Seasonrdquo column Here are some of our answered prayers which we are truly grateful formiddot Dreams come true We are finding earthworms in our soil (none were here for a long time) which has improved with an increase of organic compost and mulch as well as by not using chemicals pesticides and herbicides Drainage and water retention are getting in better balance each year The effective micro-organism (EM) applications have been a successmiddot Ask and they will come Invite your family friends neighbors and volunteers to join you and experience together the upliftment of your garden in many ways Here at Avalon Gardens we come together twice a week for a ldquoHands in the Soil dayrdquo With volunteers of up to 30-40 people at times we are able to harvest mulch weed plant build compost piles clean and order the gardens Some of the volunteers come from Tucson and we have visitors from out of state as well Thank you all middot Never give up trying Despite a permanence of Bermuda grass in all of our pastures we were able to increase our gardens this year and had the most abundant harvest to date By inter-planting alfalfa and allowing other native

weeds (purslane amaranth lambsquarter and mustard) to outgrow the grass it became less vigorousmiddot Some government programs help One National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program to convert flood irrigation to drip tape irrigation was approved and implemented on three acres This helped us to irrigate quicker and more precisely with less amount of water and energy When temperatures rose over 100 degrees we were able to keep the roots of our plants cool enoughmiddot Improved technology can assist small gardens and farms in big ways We improved the irrigation system by purchasing a raised bed plastic mulch layer that also lays the drip tape into the soil in one go with the tractor This held back the bermuda grass and kept the moisture as well as the warmth in the soil in the fall when it got cold This was a huge time-saving featuremiddot Another government program helps Another National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program helped us build a new unheated high tunnel (hoophouse) greenhouse (20rsquo x 108rsquo) This extended our harvest in all seasonsmiddot Better local CSA distribution In mid-June we decided to withdraw from our Tucson delivery and in September from Green Valley delivery Our CSA membership has stabilized locally and many come to pick up in Tubac or at our gardens Our Green Valley members pick up together with one driver We save time and resources and are able to keep the prices low If you have extra vegetables in your gardens ask your neighbors and friends to pick them up middot More education more gardeners We have hosted numerous workshops with university colleges and other organizations

We are also teaching twice a week the Mexicayotl Acadamy (4th and 5th grade) from Nogales They are planning their own school garden now Many individual and group tours have benefitted all year roundmiddot Alliances Formed Somos la SemillamdashldquoWe are the Seedrdquo a network of grassroots groups organizations funders farmers and clinics in Arizona-Sonora borderlands working together to grow our future through healthy food systems received another grant from WHY Hunger We are now distributing it through mini-grants to small farms gardeners and other neighborhood nonprofit organizations to increase a better local food systemmiddot Plant a Food Forest Our Food Forest Project (one acre) is getting stronger It was able to collect millions of gallons of rainwater and produced several vegetable crops already The alfalfa is coexisting with the Bermuda and our chickens are feasting on lots of greens and insects Many perennials and trees are getting established More will be planted this coming spring We have inspired many to start their own small or large ones

middot Turkeys and guinea hens are not just for eating The grasshoppers were on the run (or rather jump) when we let the turkeys and guineas roam the gardens Even if they canrsquot get them all they slowed down the impact and saved many cropsmiddot Write about and share your experiences I am truly thankful for the opportunity of being able to write for the Connection for another year Thank you all for supporting their cause and important community buildingmiddot There are of course many more answered prayers not mentioned here which many of them are very personal The highest gift to give and receive is the love of God and without all of your support and friendship this sanctuarymdashAvalon Organic Gardens Farm and Ranchmdashwould not have been able to bless and touch so many customers visitors and students Come to visit we give tours every week Call (520) 603-9932 and visit our updated website at wwwavalongardensorgThank you again and have a blessed year Tarenta Baldeschi (Change Agent)

Reflection and Answered Prayers for 2011

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

HOUrs MON- FrI 8 am - 5 pm - sAT 10 am - 5 pm ClOseD sUNDAYs amp HOlIDAYs - Call for Holiday schedule

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lovely patioOPEN 7 DAYS

Located at 14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

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

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

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

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca Clinic

submitted by Glo Williams

We who have jumped on board to get the Arivaca Action Center

rolling are excited to see things taking shape We want to share the news and invite you to participateHaving been given the opportunity to use the former Carivaca property in ways that would benefit Arivaca we began with the question of what our community needs Quick to emerge were an Early Learning Center adult education overnight accommodations for out-of-town visitors gardens workshops and retreats (in the areas of wellness the arts sustainability natural building primitive skills and birding) and office or studio space for local individuals Our mission statement purposely general can contain just about anything that we might undertake ldquoto provide a space offering opportunities which enhance rural livingrdquo We are in the process of becoming incorporated as a non-profitThe upcoming Home Tour on Saturday January 28th gives us a chance to share our visions show off the building and invite you to co-create with us Come see the facility and a display of artwork from local children and adults Enjoy sweet treats and tea while you take in the scene It is just a short saunter across the road from the Arivaca Community CenterThe Action Center is renting the property from its owner Project PPEP A growing membership is stepping up to cover basic monthly and small start-up expenses Funding for programs and infrastructure will be sourced elsewhere Each member or sponsor is pledging a monthly

amount comfortable to their budget Donations of any amount are also most welcome Join the supporters by contacting Carlota Wray at 398-9051 During the Home Tour and thereafter we will have DonorSponsor sign-up cards to facilitate this processFor the overnight accommodations we are looking for donations of another kind stuff We need to furnish the rooms with beds chairs linens curtains etc We also need kitchenware dishes utensils potspans etc We would love donations of items in good condition Please contact Kathy Sheldon at 398-2839 PPEP is providing us with some office and school type furnishings so we are already on our wayWhat do you want to learn What do you need The ball is rolling Physical therapy sessions will be taking place at the Action Center from 330-530 on Wednesday afternoons Effort is underway to create an English language class Contact Michelle Fornier at 429-4307 with your thoughtsAnd what skills would you like to share Our community is full of treasures both known and hidden ndash you know who you are We would like to fatten up our committees so if yoursquod like to help create spaces programs subscribers funding or do management administration upkeep repairslet us knowYou can contact the board via email at ArivacaActionCenterIncgmailcom Current phone contact is Glo Williams at 398-9735Our next general board meeting is Sunday January 8th at 4pm at the Action Center We welcome your curiosity and input

whatrsquos going on at the Arivaca Action center

submitted by Julie BealAs you make arrangements to attend or work at the Arivaca Home Tour this year on Saturday January 28 2012 Arivaca Area Health Services (AAHS) hopes that you will include a hearty breakfast in your plansAAHSArivaca Clinic Board will be serving a delicious breakfast at the Sweet Peas Cafe (corner of Universal Ranch Road and Arivaca Ranch Road) from 8 am to 11 am The menu features several choices pancakes and sausage pancakes and scrambled eggs scrambled eggs and sausage or biscuits and gravy Each choice will include fruit orange juice and coffee milk or tea Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and under

AAHS Arivaca Home tour Pancake Breakfast

A new feature this year designed to help those working on the Tour will be carryout service from 8 am to 9 am Individual and group orders may be placed before January 28th by calling Julie Beal at 398-2160 On the morning of the Tour please call Sweet Peas Cafe at 398-9200 to place ordersWe hope you will join us for a great breakfast before you begin your day at the Arivaca Home Tour Itrsquos a fun way to support our Arivaca Clinic and health-related programs in our communityWe would also like to thank Jenni Stern owner of Sweet Peas Cafe and Catering for giving us this opportunity to hold the breakfast at her beautiful little cafe

by Maggie MilinovitchThe group that is working on the First Saturday events and placing ads promoting tourism in Arivaca decided to loosely form an organization with an identifying name It is ldquoArivaca Alive ndash promoting Art Business amp Culturerdquo Another acronym AA-ABC We are not trying nor do we wish to be a chamber of commerce However we are raising some funds to help with the costs of events and advertising Another reason for a name is to perhaps get the Arizona Department of Tourism to put us on their map Every wide spot in the road is listed ndash but not Arivaca An official name might get their attention as individuals letters have so far been ignored They canrsquot come if they donrsquot know wersquore hereThe grouprsquos first major ad purchase was in Discover Southern Arizona a slick magazine for tourists put out by Green Valley News The full page ad is accompanied by photos and an article It is my fervent hope that prospective visitors will get passed the dismal photo layout and take time to read Karen Walengarsquos excellent article Many thanks Karen The concept of the group and First Saturdays is to assure visitors that Arivaca is not only a lovely place to visit with many attractions but that it

is perfectly safe and welcoming With the economic downturn that doesnrsquot look to be upturning anytime soon tourism is a way to keep Arivaca arts and businesses going which provides local jobs The First Saturday event in December featured a ldquoCandy Shackrdquo Many locals donated wonderful candies and ornaments for us to sell We made in excess of $500 The money was raised for the kids of Arivaca New playground equipment at the Community Center that they all could enjoy is be the best use of the funds Ellen Dursema is researching the purchase for usAs with all endeavors in Arivaca volunteers are most welcome Volunteering can be showing up on the First Saturdays with your crafts home-grown veggies etc or pitching in with one of the events So far most of the businesses and non-profit organizations in town are involved to some degree helping share the load Plus itrsquos kind of fun being creative in a new direction We do hold meetings but only on an as needed basis and they are informal For the most part we email ndash so if yoursquod like to be included on the email list send note to ArivacaAliveaolcom

Arivaca Alive

Page 13

Estate amp Moving Sales

Valenzuela Group bullGinny amp Buddy ValenzuelaHC65 Box 6256 Amado AZ 85645 (520) 398-9665

cougartrailwildbluenet bull wwwazseniorbuddiescom

senior Buddies is owned and operated by Ginny amp Buddy - working as a team to operate an honest reliable service Insured Call or email for free consultation We are a ldquocommission onlyrdquo company

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom isLocallyOwned ampOperated

261-2411

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

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

Wednesday Prayer Meeting amp Bible Study - 6 pm - Potluck at 500

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Sunday Praise amp Worship Service 600 pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor

17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Those who passed away in 2011Molly Membrila 11111

Muriel Noon 12011Manuel Gonzalez 21122Albert Dojaquez 21111

Bobby Keller 31711Yjinio Aguirre 32611

Kip Ripley 32611Donald Larkin 4711

Ernest Gisclair 41111Jerry Valenzuela 52011

Ralph Davis 53111Rusty Cummings 62311Monico Gonzales 7111

Carl Johnson 8411Mary Ann Daffron 8911

Anita Alvarez 82511Harry Free 92411

Sandra Cornwell 101211Tony Prevor 101811

DeYette Minard Johnson 101911Becky Sheets 102811

Brian Kiley 11711Dennis Pariso 111311

Angelina Jaurequi 111511Susie Cuestas Durbin 12511

James Johnson 122711

submitted by Mary Kasulaitis

Rebecca Lynn (Becky) was born to Tom and Carmela Kemper in Sacramento CA on June 17 1967 and passed from this life on October 28 2011 in Arivaca AZBecky who was very much a tomboy in her youth developed a tough direct no-nonsense exterior as she grew up (No doubt in part from the perpetual teasing and spoiling by her 4 older brothers) She also grew to have a very tender and generous heart along with a fearless spirit A direct result of the example set by her parents and older sisterBecky developed an affinity for horses early on and became an accomplished rider in both Western Saddle and Dressage Her early riding years were spent Barrel racing and pleasure riding in California with an opportunity to learn Dressage while living with her family in Germany Becky also herded cattle with her Dad and could often be seen riding the horses in and around ArivacaBecky also enjoyed reading music dancing children parties and traveling Becky was very social and took great pleasure in spending time with family and friends and her community She was always available to lend a hand Her most recent joy was found spending time with her granddaughter Brooke Another joy was watching wrestling with brother-in-law Paul Her joyful laughter could be heard all over the houseHer most significant work accomplishments came during her

tenure as Manager of the Arivaca Human Resources During Beckyrsquos 10 years there she met with elected government officials to retain or expand existing programs and services identify and propose new services and programs and secure adequate funding

to sustain them Beckyrsquos effective management ensured that many in need would receive vital life-sustaining services and financial aide Additionally Beckyrsquos guidance also helped many teens to stay on a healthy and productive pathBecky is survived by her two sons Anthony and Damien her granddaughter Brooke her mother Carmela Kemper her sister Linda Van Fossen her brothers Brian Tim and Michael Kemper 11 nieces and nephews and 4 great-nieces and nephews She is dearly loved and tremendously missed A community celebration of Beckyrsquos life was held at her parentrsquos home in Arivaca on November 19 2011 We are very thankful and grateful for the outpouring of love and generosity by the wonderful people of Arivaca during this time of sadness and lossSpecial thank you to Rebecca Gibson for helping us release Becky to Godrsquos careHer Loving Family

In Memory of Rebecca Lynn SheetsArivaca Fire District Report

Omar RoodAt the November reorganization Mark Dresang stated he did not want to continue as Chair I was elected to replace him Kathleen Wishnick was reelected as Treasurer and Terry Tompkins was reelected as ClerkAlso at the November meeting the application form for the Fire Chief position was finalized and posted If you are interested in the position you may access the application at our web site arivacafiredistrictorg The board intends to announce finalists for interviews at our January meeting If you have any questions you think we should ask the candidates please write them and give to one of the Board or to Patti Jent our Deputy Clerk We have also begun the process of outfitting one of our ambulances for Advanced Life Support services This service will only be available when a paramedic is on volunteer status but when that is the case the increased capability could be lifesavingAt the December meeting the Board reaffirmed our goal of applying for a Certificate of Need (CON) which if granted would allow the Fire District ambulance service to transport This would reduce the time to hospital for our citizens as the wait for Southwest Ambulance would be eliminated Since we do not have the resources to provide 247 coverage it is important to note that Southwest would keep their CON and provide backup service when our Fire District could not respond There will be costs associated with the CON but there is also increased revenue which should more than offset those costs Please feel free to speak to me or to any of our board members on your hopes or concerns for the Fire District

For a single subscription send $18 to

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Arivaca Meetings amp ActivitiessATUrDAYs every sat - 9am Marians Market - Downtown 1st sat - 9am - Human Resources rUMMAGe sAle 3rd sat - 1pm - AFCe Old School (or at Library--call first) 3pm Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting MONDAYs - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse 2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire District Auxilary - at the Fire House

TUesDAYs 2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-5239 3rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 398-0022last Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHUrsDAYs 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call 398-9859 3rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg - Fire HousesUNDAYs - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for seasonally changing times - 398-2839 1st sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop -Town water yard last sun - 530pm - Arivaca local Monthly Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home

FOr KIDs Tues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 pm Creative Play recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Community Center) Call Ellen 398-3010TeeN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WeDs - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIrl sCOUTs for all ages Contact Patti Hanson - 398- 9411FOr seNIOrsTeATIMe FOr seNIOrs (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmseNIOr OUTINGs One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771 seNIOr HIKING ClUB - Mondays at 8 am Call Ellen at the Arivaca Community Center for more information 398-3010

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patio

bull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use Microsoft Word Excel Publisher or Power Point

bull Homework help available

bullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch library hours are Closed sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and sat 9-5

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

Septic SyStemS Licensed Bonded amp insured

bull Free estimates bull References

bull 30 yrs experience

RD Ayers bull Arivaca cell 820-2947 bull 520-398-9654 rdsbackhoeservicegmailcom

RDrsquos BAcKHOe SeRVice

middot Perk tests middot GradinG middot trenchinG

middot certiFied insPector and desiGner

cOmplete inStAllAtiOn amp RepAiR

By Mary KasulaitisMark your calendars for two Arizona Humanities Council Speakers Bureau programs historian Jay Van Orden will present Warriors and Beyond A Closer Look at the Clothing Equipment and Lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache featuring the 1886 photos of C S Fly as well as other photos and his own extensive research This yearrsquos program by Jay promises to be as fascinating as last yearrsquos Friday January 20 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School 17180 W 4th Street ArivacaHistorian Tom Sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old School during the Arivaca Home Tour on Saturday January 28 from 10 am to 1 pm Tomrsquos Arizona History book is a standard in the field and the revised edition is being published in January

To celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial cowboy folk musician Greg Scott will present a program The (Sometimes) Rocky Road to Statehood in Poetry and Song illustrating the path from Territory to Statehood for Arizona-- a decade-long struggle on Saturday February 11 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School The Book Club meets on the Second Tuesday of the Month at 2 pm This month we are reading Still Alice by Lisa Genova Come and join us for some eclectic reading Call the Arivaca Library for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Mary or Coey for more information at 594-5239

library news

4-H christmas cookie Day

submitted by Barbara StockwellNine of the older 4-H members leaders Barbara Hogg and Barbara Stockwell and parents Lindle Hamilton Chris Stockwell and Bryan Hayes with the 4-H Clubrsquos best friend and supporter Dotti Rees came together after a short 4-H business meeting (also attended by project leaders Tony Arvizu and Jack Rees) to put together 24 cookie plates for Arivaca seniors and some of the supportive entities in our town An amazing amount of delicious cookies were brought by everyone and the plates were piled high All took part in the

Above COOkIE DAy work crew front JT and Jakie Hogg back l to r Paul Arvizu Jacob Ignacio Josiah Hamilton Andie Lynn Stockwell Geno Johnson Elora Arvizu and Sienna Wallen

Right Melva Robin gets a hug from Dotti Rees along with her plate of cookies

fun which was followed by pizza cooked by Chris A few extra cookies were eaten for dessert Then Lindle Dotti and Bryan loaded up their vehicles and drove us all over the townsite hills and valleys of Arivaca We sang carols at the stops and fun was had by all One of the last stops was at Mary Scottrsquos home It was an oasis in the desert as everyone was tired and thirsty by that time Mother ldquoMrdquo graciously received her cookies and Mary filled cups of water for the crowd There were treats too We were so thankful for the rest break Kids performing at the annual Winterfest held at the Arivaca Community

Center in December The evening was filled with a delicious dessert buffet performances people playing music good conversations and a raffle that netted some lucky folks wonderful prizes This event is a fund raiser to help support the Center

GrAss-FeD BeeF available at the Amado Mini Market Locally grown on irrigated pasture

FOr reNT-rV hookup Amado private ranch corrals available pool includes water $300 520-248-3333

COsMOserVICes Revelatory Teachings and discussions from The URANTIA Book at Avalon Gardens EcoVillage Tumacacori---Spiritual Leaders Gabriel of Urantia and Niaacutenn Emerson Chase Sundays 1000 am Hear the CosmoWorship Bright amp Morning Star Choir Organic lunch follows Tours Available Donations appreciated We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

40 ACres ndash Moyza Ranch Road $149900-Rolling hills amp flat area for pasturegarden located just frac34 from paved Arivaca road 12 miles from I-19 Owner FinancingCall Donna Schenek REALTOR 520-403-5032 Coldwell Banker (Donnaschenekazmovescom)

FOr sAle BY OWNer 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $295000 Terms Call 480-993-8272

MAssAGe IN ArIVACA or Green Valley by Kathi Abbott I will come to your home Make appointments at your convenience 520-904-9442

DeBBIe Thompson is celebrating her birthday on January 21st ndash she will be 58 years old She invites everyone to a potluck party at La Gitana Cantina from 4 to 6 pm Karoake or bring your instruments and play ndash she loves music

JANrsquos TlC amp KIsses - Pet Grooming 398-2603

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

FOr sAle Or reNT - BY OWNer 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

ArT IN AMADO Buffalo Son Studio - Open Draw every Saturday morning 9am - 12pm Bring your drawing materials and join others in the practice of drawing from observation Coming in February Buffalo Son Studio a satellite location for The Drawing Studio Drawing Fundamentals Level 1 An eight week course designed for the beginner as well as those with some background to learndeepen their understanding of drawing principals towards a more effective drawing practice and the core of what it is to draw which is how to observe Starts Sunday Feb 12th thru April 1st 1pm - 4pm Call The Drawing Studio (520) 629-0947 or visit wwwthedrawingstudioorg to register Buffalo Son Studio is located 9 Amado-Montosa Rd off the East Frontage Rd between I-19 Exits 42 amp 48 call 398-9144 for more information Happy New Year to All

CONCerT 2PM sAT JAN7 rOsTADT GeNerATIONs CONCerT Southwest amp Mexican music at the UU Church at Amado TerritoryI-19Exit 48 E Call Marla 520-0890 for tickets

ArIVACA QIGONG will meet at the Community Center on second Saturdays 114 211 and 310 from 10 am lsquotil noon Two complete programs beginners from 10-11 cleansing from11-12 Qigong is not strenuous and can be done seated Suggested donation $5 Call Mary at 398-0022 with questions

rV $20day $100Week $300Month Full Hookup Electric incld Tent$10 wwwuniversalranchrvcom 760-608-3386

2+ ACres Arivaca Ranch Rd near Arivaca all paved Roads Property fenced with well workshop storage and studio apartment Double-wide needs work $68500 OWC trade possible Discount for cash 520- 760-1981

Page 19 COst 25 CEnts PEr wOrD bullYoucount-Iaccept

PaymentmustbemadepriortopublicationForFreeampNon-profitadsONLY-NoCharge

NOPHONEORDERSPLEASE-OnlywrittenadsacceptedbullDeadline 26th of each month

to Place an Un-Classified Ad Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email soAZVoxaolcom

Un-Classifieds

UrANTIA Book Fellowship Meeting and Classes---Mondays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon Organic Gardens EcoVillage facilitated by Elders and Ministers of Global Community Communications Alliance We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

rDrsquos BACKHOe serVICe Septic Systems Perk Tests Trenching amp Grading Free estimates 30 yrs exp Federally certified Licensed amp Insured RD Ayers 520-398-9654

May you have a happy amp prosperous New Year

Page 15

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HAVe A DrUG PrOBleM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAl-ANON FAMIlY GrOUPs Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon 11am Beginner Mtg Mon 12pm Thurs 7pm Fri 11am Info 520-323-2229 or www al-anon-az org

TUBAC Al-ANON AA MTGs Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ArIVACA AA MeeTINGs Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONers-AA mtg Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

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m Places to Go m People to See m Things to Do

In Arivaca In Tubac In Amado In Green Val

In Nogales

In Patagonia

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

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

Index of Spanish common names

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

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

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

sat Jan7 -2 PM ronstadt Generations Michael Ronstadt and sons will sing and play music from the Southwest and Mexico This Tucson group has played to packed houses across the US At UU Church at Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48E Call Marla for tickets 520-0890

Thursdays starting Jan 12 4-6 PM 8 week course on EMERSONrsquoS ESSAYS $140 plus text facilitated by Rev Donna Maurer Call Sonoran Desert Center 625-6100

sat January 28 ndash 1030 ndash Noon - starts a monthly series of presentations featuring roy Purcellrsquos original portfolios including readings and artwork The Overview with readings from ldquoThe Wayfarerrdquo and original artwork Free Next on February 18 ldquoVoices from the Dustrdquo - $15 Conact 625-6100 or Visit wwwtheinsidejourneycom at The Sonoran Desert Center East Amado

First Saturday January 7th New Yearrsquos ResolutionRevolution Peace Love Party - Farmersrsquo MarketCraft Fair - Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La GitanA Cantina Snack Luck and Band JamFriday January 20 - 1 pm at the Old School Historian Jay Van Orden on Warriors and Beyond a closer look at the clothing equipment and lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache Sat Jan 28 - 10 am - 4 pm - Arivaca Home Tour See page 7 for full detailsSaturday Jan 21 - 7pm Music at La Gitana Cantina - Josh Ciccis band The Good Little Thievessat Jan 28 - 10 am to 1 pm Historian Tom sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old school during the Arivaca Home Tour sat Feb 4 - 10 am - 4 pm - First Saturday event - The rockin Mineral show

Jan 28 530 pm - Social hour and silent auction followed by dinner and entertainment by Reverie a Tucson-based band performing music from several decades CeleBrATION OF HOPe - Diamond Center Desert Diamond Casino on Pima Mine Road A fund-raiser for Casa Community Services Casa serves the greater Green Valley community with Adult Day Health Care Los Nintildeos del Valle Preschool and Child Care Behavioral Health Services and the Casa Community Center Tickets $100person or tables of 8 $720 Contact Joanne at 625-2273 ext 39 For information about any of Casarsquos services please visit their web site at wwwcasagvorg

TUCsONJan 21 - Aug 20 -HOPI QUIlTs eXHIBIT - Arizona State Museum on the U of A campus just inside the Main Gate at Park Ave and University Blvd Tucson wwwstatemuseumarizonaedu

sonoita Creek state Natural AreaPatagonia lake state Park Sat Jan 7 7pm ndash Clovis Cultures in the San Pedro Valley

Mon Jan 9 430pm ndash Moonlight Hike see Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake by moonlight Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 14 7pm ndash Sonoita Creek State Natural Area lecture

Sat Jan 21 7pm - Ghost Towns amp Mining Camps of Santa Cruz County

Tues Jan 24 9am ndash Guided hike Blackhawk TrailVista Loop in the Sonoita Creek Natural Area Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 28 700 PM ndash Discover Patagonia Lake amp Sonoita Creek ndash Past amp Present lecture

Visitor Center Park Entrance $10 per Vehicle (4 Persons)

WILLCOx

Jan 12-15 - Wings Over Willcox one of southeastern Arizonarsquos favorite events for the past 18 years The 19th annual WOW Birding and Nature Festival has been honored with selection as an official Arizona Centennial event The WOW committee and volunteers have planned a spectacular festival with a Centennial theme and invite everyone to come join them on Complete information is available online at wwwwingsoverwillcoxcom where registration can be completed or by calling 1-800-200-2272

sunday Jan 22 - 4 pm - Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts concert - lobby Sunrise Bank of Tucson on Grande Ave in Nogales AZ The Crsquoest si Bon Quintet will transport you to a French cafe on the Left Bank Angela Rossi leader of Crsquoest Si Bon has an amazing repertoire that traverses traditional classical and jazz genres and explores over five centuries of music Tickets available online at wwwscfpapresentsorg or by calling 520-394-9495 Tickets $25 for SCFPA members $30 for non-members Champagne reception immediately following the concert

January 5 1030am - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological site See Page 9 for detailsJan 8 Noon-4pm amp Jan 19 930am-1230pm - Frontier Printing Press Demo - Tubac Presidio Fee included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children freeThursday Jan 12 ndash 7 pm ndash Lecture ldquoHistoric Bridges in Arizona and Their engineersrdquo Santa Cruz Valley Chapter Arizona Archaeological Society 50 Bridge Road Tubac Engineer Jerry Cannon and planner Patricia Morris trace Arizonarsquos historic bridges Free Contact Alan Sorkowitz 520-207-7151Jan 14 - 7 TO 9 pm - 2nd saturdayrdquo Tubac Barn Dance with live American amp Celtic fiddle music by ldquoContra Swingsrdquo Dance Calling by Becky Nankivell (No experience necessary) Wear comfortable clean shoes for the maple dance floor $5 per person Evolution Studio Circulo amp Avenida Goya behind Mariarsquos Grill Tubac httpwwwmeetupcomTubac-2nd-Saturday-Barn-Dance Additional dances scheduled for Feb 11 Mar 10 amp Apr 14Jan 20 12-3pm-spanish Colonial living History - Tubac Presidio See page 9 for detailsJan 20 amp 27 Walking Tour of Old Town Tubac - See page 9 for detailsThur Jan 26 - Noon ldquoHollywood and the santa Cruz Valleyrdquo Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual

Jan 15 2 to 4 pm - economic solutions amp Hope for the Future Nogales Hilltop Gallery - Free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515 See Page 7 for details

sAHUArITAFri amp sat - Jan 13-14 - 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert amp Fair - See page 7 for details

Other Places

sat Feb 4th -10 am to 9 pm amp sun Feb 5th -9 am to 7pm - Festival de los Caballeros de Coloacuten In celebration of our Patron Saint Childrenrsquos Activities Car Show on Saturday At San Felipe de Jesuacutes Parish 1901 North Joseacute Gallego Dr Nogales Sfjkofcorg - sfjknightsofcolumbusgmailcom

Page 2 January 2012 COnneCtiOn

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Cactus RoseJewelry

Paintings

Photography

Pottery

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next to

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Arivacas Newest ShopOpen Wed- Sun 10-4

Quilts

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Garanimals

Fountains

The Arivaca Briefsrsquo first issue was twenty copies typewritten In 1954 Harvey looked back five years and remembered ldquoThe first regularly scheduled Arivaca Briefs to be mimeographed (in Tucson) was September 17 1948rdquo He went on ldquoAt the time the Arivaca Briefs came into being there hadnrsquot been a new building built in the old town since anyone could remember Since January 1 1949 the entire Townsite has been officially surveyed with a steel stake on every corner of every lot There has been an entirely new water system installed including new tank water mains (where there had never been mains before) and a line to every occupied house in the town There has been an addition added to the La Gitana dance hall which included a large patio for dancing during the warm weather There has been one new home built by Mr and Mrs Walter Christoffersen an old old house completely remodeled and rebuilt by Lester and Mrs Fernstrom Arivacarsquos old hotel has been completely remodeled first into a Club House by Melvin Hoefle who at that time was the owner and operator of the Arivaca Mercantile Company and later the building has been modernized by the present owners of the Arivaca Mercantile Company Mr And Mrs Fred McGinn into a modern home a Service Station was added to the town last year by Fred Carlson and Harvey Riggs which was sold to the Hack Townsends last November Now the Townsends

Arivaca Yesterdays Continued from Page 1

are completing a new building for the Service Station which incidentally will be formally opened this Saturday night beginning at 9 pm with a dance orchestra refreshments and winding up at midnight with a snack to go home on Too the Townsends since 1949 have modernized 3 apartments and one house all of which have been rented almost all of the time since they were remodeledrdquo (All that history in one short paragraph) Harvey packed a lot into that little paper including history current events births and obituaries election predictions and results and accounts of visitors coming and going (Too bad if you didnrsquot want your vacation plans published or your health issues aired publicly) Harvey built an adobe house on Arivaca Road (now the Library would be blocking his view) and from that vantage point could keep track of just about everyone and everything in town ldquoSeen and Heardrdquo could be almost anything including the observation of myself reading a book while riding my horse down Arivaca Road He had contributors like Fred Noon who wrote a history column called Arivacarsquos Yesterdays by ldquoA Nativerdquo John D Mitchell of lost mines fame also contributed a column aptly named ldquoSittin Bullrdquo Readers also contributed poems

Tribute to Arivaca by HO Forbes (Exclusive to the Arivaca Briefs There is a town in Arizona

Just off the beaten trackThey call it ArivacaIf you have to be exactTherersquos a guy that prints a paperCalled the ARIVACA BRIEFSItrsquos read by the minerAnd the lowly cattle thiefMy pals and I are strangersBut wersquove been around a lotAnd we find the folks here finerThan the weather they have gotWhen you meet with such good peopleWith their welcome mats spread outWersquoll not kick if it is cloudyOr the sunshine is in or out

The heading on the Arivaca Briefs weekly newspaper is revealing ldquoA Community in which the climate and the spirit are both warmrdquo Motto commune bonum translates as ldquoa common goodrdquo The townrsquos elevation 3643 feet Populationmdashvaried but in 1955 it was 60 Here it comes The Briefrsquos masthead for many years said

ARIVACA BRIEFS NEWEST PAPER

OLDEST TOWN (or VILLAGE)THE BABY STATE

It was Harvey who originated the idea that Arivaca is the oldest village in the state He admonished ldquoBelieve all you read in the BRIEFS but donrsquot repeat itrdquo Guess what You canrsquot always believe everything

you read in the BRIEFS It just takes one person with a printing press to create an image that canrsquot be undone Most of what Harvey said about Arivaca was complimentary or at least a fair description Irsquom sure he saw nothing wrong in claiming these things for Arivaca (In case you are too young to remember from Statehood in 1912 until 1959 when Alaska and Hawaii were admitted into the Union Arizona was nicknamed the ldquoBaby Staterdquo)Harveyrsquos last issue of the Arivaca Briefs was published in the 1970s The Arivaca Library has copies of many of the issues but not all so we send out a plea to anyone who has any issues to please allow us to copy themIn his later years Harvey was afflicted with Valley Fever but he always remained cheerful and friendly By the time he passed away in 1976 at the age of 78 itrsquos hard to say just how much influence Harvey had on our townrsquos imageTo make a long story short Arivaca needs to shed itself of those two Harveyesque claimsmdashldquooldest townrdquo and ldquocontinuously inhabitedrdquo We have plenty to be proud of we donrsquot need themBy the way La Gitana IS the oldest bar in Arivacamdashand at the moment itrsquos the ONLY baryes some of this article appeared in a previous issue of the Connection as did last monthrsquos Two Murders article for which I apologize--bad record keeping To read more detail about Harvey see the Connection October 2006

Nancy amp Mary Fricchione

Feature Writers Mary Kasulaitis Laurel Loew Judi Oyler Tarenta Baldeschi

COntributOrsGrant HildenGlo WilliamsOmar Roods chaffeeT A GoorianLoretta CarmickleJulie BealBarbara StockwellJohn KazlauskaJan GaylordAnn M Penton

520-398-2379email SoAZVoxaolcom

wwwArivaca-Connectioncom

staFF Publisher - Maggie Milinovitch Proofreader amp Distribution - Monica Tilley

CONNECTION

The open forum format is for ideas opinions experiences whatever you want to share with the world but not an ad to sell product disguised as an articleYour submission must not use libelous profane or vulgar language

bull All rights reserved

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

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COVer Sunny Clay photo by Maggie Milinovitch

POBox 338 Arivaca AZ 85601

Walt AbbottJune ChristensenJerry BelenkerCharles Davis

Page 3

Congratulations Jenni

on the opening of your own restuarant

You did it

Love Dad and Val

by Maggie MilinovitchKaren Anderson came west with her husband Robert Kilgore They moved on acreage on the Arivaca Road and this is when Karenrsquos love for the town of Arivaca began Since their goal was to cattle ranch their second stop was the Helvetia Ranch in the Santa Rita Mountains where they ran cattle for 13 years The time to relax came and that ranch was sold Unfortunately Robert passed away shortly before stop three on the journey - the purchase of a small 10-acre ranch in Arivaca After moving onto her land Karen began remodeling and decorating the ldquometal sardine canrdquo home A lovely sunroom was added its walls are ldquorepurposedrdquo sliding glass doors Many items in her home are repurposed refinished or redecorated She has a strong sense of color and style so the eclectic deacutecor pulls together very well A local craftsman built new cabinetry the mobile home was stuccoed and landscaping is in the works Karen fixes and patches and hammers and mixes cement and hauls rocks - not shying away from hard work But she also enjoys gentler pursuits like crafts and decoratingKaren has had a great love of horses since when she was a child She has been involved in many different horse disciplines over the years and it was at a horse show that she met Robert she said of him ldquoHe was an excellent horse trainer a horse whisperer before there was such a thingrdquo This was written about Bob in a cowboy symposium brochure His humor and story-telling talent not to mention his remarkable speaking voice found an outlet in cowboy humor and poetry Bob has performed throughout the Western

United StatesThey were married for 22 years however now Karenrsquos companions on her little ranch are nine dogs ndash ranging from a very large Great Pyrenees to a tiny combo Chihuahua-Pug called a Chug Continuing with her love of horses she also has two driving ponies with which she enters completions One upcoming event is in Sonoita where the team performs in a three-phase test dressage an obstacle course and a maze all while pulling her in a carriageBesides Karens devotion to animals she is also active in the Arivaca Christian Center She said she enjoys doing the little things that make a difference in peoples lives

On the day of the Home Tour Karenrsquos friend and fellow pony driving competitor Helen Atwill has agreed to demonstrate hitching and driving ponies for competition Of the nine dogs - all will be suitably engaged elsewhere during the open house However another friend Linda Gonazlez a successful basset breeder exhibitor and trial competitor will give a demonstration and answer questions about getting your dog on the way to learning how to track For more information on the Home Tour see Page 7

Arivaca Home Tour 2012 The Kindred Spirit Ranch

Photo at top The sun room Photo above The Anderson home is filled with art artifacts antiques beautiful furniture

Karen Andersen with a few of her nine dogs The Great Pyrenees is called Merlin and he has designated himself the night patrol and keeps the world at bay In the background is Dog Town - some shelters built from recycled crate wood

A cow skull decorated by Karen Andersen hangs in her home

La Gitana Cantina398-0810

L o c a t e d i n t h e h e a r t o f a r i v a c a Full Bar bull Pool Table

WiFi Patio

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

Carry-Out Beer Wine amp Spirits

Sat Jan 7th Noon til 5 First Saturday Patio Party

Snack Luck - Jam Session

Sat Jan 21st -7pmJosh Ciccis band

The Good Little Thieves

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Stockwell Honey co Since 1943

unPrOCessed granulated hOney (just like dad and granddad sold)

available in

bullWide-mouthedpintjarsat$6000percase(fifteenpoundsnet)

bullGallonbuckets$3000pergallon(12poundsnet)

Pluswegenerallyhaveasupplyof minimally PrOCessed liquid hOney

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hiVe PrOduCts-handdippedbeeswaxcandlesandothersizesofcontainersareperiodicallyavailablebypriorrequest

Smaller quantities and individual jars are available at the arivaca mercantile year around

By appointment only P O Box 366 Arivaca Az 85601 520-398-2366

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January Special Events

Italian Dinner ldquoNite Outrdquo Friday Jan15 5 pm -8 pm

Sweet Peas Cafe is hosting UCHC Arivaca Clinic Fund Raiser Breakfast on Home Tour Day Saturday Jan 28 l 8 am - 11 am $600 per person l Special Menu

Only $1250 BYOB Reservations only

Choice of 4 entrees - includes salad bread and dessert

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Grassfed Beef middot Pastured Poultry amp Pork Organically Grown Produce middot CSA Shares

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By Grant HildenAn occasional foray into Mexico - that intriguing mysterious and sometimes quirky country to our south Come along and we will meet welcoming people and share new experiences

The New ToothThrough the turnstile and into Nogales - even after many crossings I still feel that buzz of uncertainty The charge of adrenalin and happy excitement was just enough to keep me slightly off balance But it felt good tooThis all began when my stateside dentist gave me the bad news the broken crown would require more than a quick fix and replacement at $950 got my full attention Hmmmm This was a case for Mexico A friend had recommended Dr S in Nogales so here I was parking in Edrsquos Border lot and heading southI was perched in the modern waiting room when Dr S arrived fashionably dressed in sporty riding togs and winded from

Old fashioned CommunicationA letter between two friends of 50+ years is shared here for its reminder of a time gone by Included with the letter was a clipping from the Associated Press The article asked the question ldquoWhen was the last time you got a personal letter in the mail If you live in a typical American household itrsquos been awhilerdquo The post office reports about one personal letter every seven weeks Dear MelYou are getting this letter in the mail lest either of us be considered typical ndash normal ndash average Email twitter texting has so bastardized the English language as to make it unreadable and incomprehensible ndash nothing multi-syllabic ndash another regression in my lifetime(Personal information follows on health friends weather memories)There ndash Irsquove written over two pagesLove Sib

The Bahaacutersquoiacute Community of south Pima CountyBook Club 430 PM mdash Potluck Dinner 600 PM

Open Discussion from 700 to 830 PM TuesdaysmdashGreen Valley

Call or email for directions 663 - 5944 pwegener coxnet

Bahaacutersquoiacute Faith800-22-UNITE wwwbahaius

ldquoThe Promised One of all the worldrsquos peoples hath now been made manifest For each and every people and every religion await a Promised One and Bahaacuteullaacuteh is that One Who is awaited by allrdquo - lsquoAbdul-Bahaacute

ldquoThe religion of God and His divine law are the most potent instruments and the surest of all means for the dawning of the light of unity amongst menrdquo - Bahaacutersquoursquollaacuteh

New bull Used amp Hard-to-Find

Personalized recommendations for great reads

All available online or with a quick phone call

Monica Tilley - 398-9650wwwthebookstoreladycom monicathebookstoreladycom

The Book Store Lady

biking down from his home in Rio RicoThe dental suite not as modern as back home held most of the bells and whistles A few interesting electrical cables snaked across the floor and the wall had one unexplained hole in the sheet rockDr S and his assistant Chela were soon removing the damaged crown while I relaxed eyes closed in the comfortable recliner My parched lips must have attracted Chelarsquos pity because she reached across and applied balm to my startled lips My eyes flew open and I actually jumped in the chair Now that was a first but a pleasant surprise none the less Old crown removed Dr S and Chela were soon holding small color swatches in my mouth to match the new with the neighboring teeth Each lobbied for a favored color before settling for something in the middle of the palette between dazzling white and cornA subsequent visit brought me

back for a fitting which went well and my new crown is now installed and working just fineThe whole experience was most satisfying While fun is not a word usually associated with dental work it fit very well here Just like my new toothAnd the bottom line cost of replacement about one-thirdSee you soon with more from Mexico

Heading South

Ellen Dursema after years of organizing the Thanksgiving

Dinner at the Community Center spent the day with her family and new grandchild There are not enough words of gratitude to express to this extraordinary woman Many many thanks Ellen

And now to Robin and John Warren and Joe Shook who took up the reins What a fine job they did They kept up the tradition that is so important to so many Kudos to them and many thanksJune Christensen

thanksgiving in Arivaca

Page 5

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WINTER HOURS Tues - Sun - 830 - 4 pmClosed Mondays

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co-op hoursthurs-Sun 11-4(First Sat - 939 -4)

Mesquite Table Raffle $200

tickets available at the co-op

Drawing March 17th

Main Street Arivaca398-9488 wwwarivacaartistscom

HoppyNew Year

By Maggie Milinovitch

A wondrous thing has occured The Obama administrationrsquos new first-ever national

standards for coal and gas-fired power plants mandates that they control their toxic emissions For decades out-of-date power plants have polluted our air with mercury arsenic cyanide and other nasty stuff that causes everything from cancer to neurological damage Most of the offending plants are in the East and Mid-West but even if we donrsquot breathe it into our bodies directly it still gets into the food chain that we all depend upon These regulations are an advance on par with getting lead out of gasoline It will save tens of thousands of lives every year and prevent birth defects learning disabilities and respiratory diseases It will make America a more decent just and humane place to live Here are a few reasons why you should celebrate these regulationsPrevented bullUp to 11000 premature deaths bull4700 heart attacks and bull130000 cases of childhood asthmaUnregulated power plants are the largest remaining source of airborne toxic pollution They are responsible for half of the mercury and over 75 percent of the acid gas pollution in our country The last amendment to the Clean Air Act approved by Congress was in 1990 Some old power plants were exempted because they were old even then and the regulators thought they would soon be de-commissioned Not so the utilities have been milking these dinosaurs despite the damage to public health Other irresponsible operators have been able to just ignore the rules even though the technology has been available to solve the problemHowever their profit comes at a cost and children in particular

have paid the price More than 300000 are born every year after being exposed to unsafe levels of mercury while in the womb increasing their risk of having learning disabilities later on When Americans are healthier and more kids can grow up without developmental problems wersquore a stronger nation But also with the regulations new jobs will be created getting power plants up to speed with todayrsquos technology - an estimated 46000 short-term construction and 8000 long-term utility jobs in the next few years And the standards will help in cleaning mercury out of our nationrsquos lakes and streams - even fish and other wildlife applaud the change Yet RepublicanConservative leaders are saying that Obamarsquos new restrictions on power plant emissions are a bad thing For over 20 years they have fought to block new environmental protections like this saying that industry should regulate itself Well clearly they have had years to clean up their act and have done nothing The retro-fitting may be expensive but these polluting industries have made billions of dollars by not investing in cleaning up their own mess Itrsquos hard to understand the opposition considering these updated standards will literally save thousands of lives However itrsquos been my observation that RepublicanConservatives are caught in a cycle of circular thinking Premise Government is bad The Environmental Protection Agency is part of the government Conclusion Protecting the environment is bad No one seems to address the big question Isnrsquot saving thousands from death disease and disability a good thing for a government to do Especially when the offending polluters have failed to demonstrate any concern for humanity

The RepublicanConservatives leaders who ignore the good that government can do are a false authority on what is good for America They have repeatedly supported dollars earned over hearts beating Moreover a big problem is that many Americans will also say the regulations are wrong because their leaders claim that to be so In the process of self-identifying with RepublicanConservative leaders (and broadcasters) and their talking points on a few core issues they stop asking important questions Questions that may dent stubbornly held unexamined convictions I refer to those who truly oppose a few things ndash gay rights abortion ndash but then line up to swallow the whole enchilada With blind trust they accept what these leaders are saying without testing the logic Itrsquos dangerous to have so many people in this country abrogating their responsibility to question If enough people by benign passivity say ldquowe really donrsquot mind breathing mercury arsenic cadmium uranium thorium nitrogen oxides sulfur oxides and cyanide then their leaders will feel

they have a mandate to oppose clean air Without testing the logic people believe that all regulation of business is bad Then they hear that any thing President Obama is for - is doubly bad This unthinking passive assent could by the next administration have us breathing copious amounts of mercury arsenic cadmium uranium thorium nitrogen oxides sulfur oxides and cyanide This is not idle worry - not a concern without cause ndash it has happened before Almost every governmental agency assigned to protect the American people was dismantled or mishandled by the three previous administrations My point being anyone who cares about all Americans of every persuasion being able to breathe clean air should celebrate this step forward and let their leaders know it should be supported funded and maintained

A Forward Step

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1451 S La Canada Suite 3 Green Valley AZ 85622

(520) 398-1300

Wednesday - Saturday 11-5

got gold Turn broken chains and

worn out rings into cash

New Years ResolutionRevolution

Peace bull Love bull PartyFirst Saturday in Arivaca

January 7th 9am - Noon - Marians Market Farmers market with organic veggies bull homemade breads bull hot tamales crafts amp more Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La Gitana Cantina Snack Luck and Band Jam

Page 6 January 2012 COnneCtiOn

Poetry Herersquos your Bible Lesson KiddiesThe Lord said to Abraham yoursquore my manrdquoAnd I know yoursquove been obeying me just as hard as you canBut some folks think that my existence is a fableSo now itrsquos time to do something real hard but I know yoursquoll be ableThe task Irsquom asking canrsquot exactly be called mildI want you to slaughter Isaac yoursquore one and only childNow this may strike you as awfully oddAnd not quite in keeping with what yoursquod expect from a loving GodMy problem is that I need more and more proof that you love meAnd that you truly believe there is nothing at all above meI know that all sounds a little absurdAnd will better understood many years from now after the birth of Sigmund FreudUntil then remember that Irsquom the source of every seasonAnd if you believe in me you can throw away all reasonI created the world but then I kind of blew itSometimes I think the devil made me do itby Jerry Belenker

The Good HikeJoin meandering pathways and hearty anticipationexhale routineinhale wildnessmountain streams flowing freelycougar tracks in the sandvulture shadows upon the landPhainopepla all shiny blackbarrel cactus blooming blazeRespect gravity and waters swift waters deepthunder clouds looming largecreatures that sting and bitebeasts with horns and hooves claws and canines speed and strengthheat and coldbearings lostProtect head and hidedrink lsquotil ye sloshsurroundings awarestep purposely this ainrsquot no city sidewalkdoesnrsquot feel right turn backAnd always always share thy whereaboutsTo hike another days chaffee

Am I aloneI watch The Band of Brothers and I cry

I watch Viet Nam in HD and I cryI watch the Army and Marines caught in the Chosen Reservoir in Korea and I cry

I watch the news of the atrocities in Iraq and Afghanistan And I cryI watch the inhumanities of man against man and I cry

I watch the destruction of the forests of the world and I cryI watch how we have robbed wildlife of their habitat and I cry

I watch the seas polluted and fished to extinction and I cryI watch the destruction of our environment and I cry

I watch the machinations of congress showing no respect for our people and I cryI watch the people being led to political slaughter and I cry

I watch the stupidities of our people and our leaders and I cryAm I alone Is there another in the world that cries

Will I leave this world the only one who criesIf I am alone the death of Planet Earth will soon follow

as it shouldCharles Davis Green Valley

Haiku Discipline Five seven and fiveTo achieve your artful goalWord picture writ smallT A Goorian

The Secret of the DovesThe doves with their modest gray plumage Their soft coo or mournful cryAre easy to overlook in the daily bird showFlashy cardinals and orioles shining black ravensHumming birds darting like tiny bright jewelsCapture our gazeWe smile at quail with their topknots And endearing toddling walk at the ever busy sparrowsHunting and pecking and the roadrunner dashing aboutAttention is paid to the fierce visaged hawk and the noisy flickersThe doves keep their own counselQuietly going about their daily businessIn the early morning the flock gathers on telephone wiresFacing west they settle all higgledy piggledyLike lumpy gray beads on a badly strung necklaceThe morning sun warms their backs untilSuddenly the whole flock lifts offAs they turn and wheel in lazy circlesTheir secret is revealed to the fortunate passerbyWhen they pass west to east the underside of every wingIs turned a soft warm gold gilded by the sunGlowing they pass overhead no longer a flockThey become a dazzle of dovesT A Goorian

soon the new year will be here urging us to be better to stop smoking use seat belts drink lowfat milk reduce credit card debt to signal before turning never to swim alone to eat more chicken to watch less tv lose weight to stay conscious what has been will be againmdashwhat has been done will be done againmdashthere is nothing new under the sun ndashEcclesiastes 19(NIV)john j kazlauskas

Sundialsaguaro shadowticks slowly by its neighborsmany decades pass Ann M Penton

A Day on the ShoreEmerging from the cosmic sea We play awhile on the sandy beachThen make our way bit by bitOver pebbles boulders and rocky cliffs We come at last at end of dayTo a level place that bids us stayWe rest awhile quietly And then slip back into the sea Loretta Carmickle

crescent moon reaches highest mountain peak keeps on climbing Ann M Penton

Re-Shaping LifeSummerwarm winter vacations southsaunaswhirlpools and hot tubs--all milder versionsof the blacksmithrsquos task

heat until fluid enoughto re-form in a new shapethen return it to the inevitable coolnesswith fresh new purpose and strength Ann M Penton

Her other faceMountains cloaked in ice and snow Peaks hidden by frozen clouds so lowNot fog from here hiding the sunbut harbingers of more to comeI see deer belly deep in snowFox wraps his tail around his toesAnd bear did to his lair go to sleepWhile rabbits hide in drifts so deepQuietly white sliding sides Of granite mountain snow does hide Tread careful here for death does stayAlong the swiftly changing weather waysSo beautiful So lovely I Do love to enter and abideA quietly white and peaceful placeWhere the Goddess shows Her other faceJan Gaylord

Motivating ForceIs there beauty in a stonewhich has been gracefully thrownas words in themselves may beput together gracefullyIs there beauty in a phraseor a role which syntax playsDo words or stones themselvesbecome motivating elvesDo we usually findthere are some spirits behindany motivating forceThere must be a God of courseMany agnostics may doubtwhat we are talking aboutWalt Abbott

PAGE 7

Celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial Birthday and learn the history of one of the oldest townsites in the State at the Arivaca Home Tour Saturday January 28 10 am - 4 pm Proceeds benefit Arivaca Family and Community Education Association (AFCE) a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Arivaca Old Schoolhouse the oldest standing schoolhouse in Arizona since 1960

Hightlights of the TourNine intriguing and historic places to view and explore a delightful medley of unique and notable places of historic significance including After 50 years of marriage and living in 17 different exotic locations a move to Arivaca to a Santa Fe-style retreat a charming home made from a metal sardine canrdquo with horses and dogs what started as a school and military buildings is a family home full of lovely antiques a charming abode where the owner can enjoy the wildlife a home filled with the artwork of an artist -born in Singapore lived in the Netherlands and then to Arivaca to live and play with grandchildren a 127 year-old school a pioneer cemetery with colorful stories of those residing and one of Esquire Magazinersquos best bars in AmericaYippeeTickets are $10 each and available in January at Green Valley Chamber of Commerce Lavonnersquos Hair Design amp Day Spa and Arivaca Library - also by mail Dotti Rees PO Box 652 Arivaca AZ 85601 For more information or to reserve tickets for Tour Day pick-up call Dotti at 398-3262 or email dottireesgmailcomLocal non-profit groups have organized activities to make the day even more pleasurable For Breakfast 8 to 11 am a delicious breakfast sponsored by Arivaca

Area Health Services served at Sweet Peas Cafe For Lunch 10 am to 4 pm the Arivaca Community Center Board will serve Sonoran stuffed chicken quiche salad rice pilaf dessert and drinks at the Center Local Girl Scout Troop 3098 will offer cookies for sale Look for their Cookie Wagon at the Community Center St Ferdinandrsquos Catholic Church 10 am to 4pm will serve home-made tamales beans desserts have religious items for sale and give tours of the historic church featuring stations of the cross by De Grazia Other points of interest during the day from 10 am to 4 pm Friends of the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge will be at the Cienaga to answer questions about the Refuge Arivaca Fire Department Auxillary will hold an open house and have t-shirts for sale Southwest Institute for Violence Free Learning (SWIVL) you can learn about their mission animal sanctuary and rescue at the Library Friends of the Arivaca Library will have used books book bags and t-shirts available for purchase Stop by Arivaca Human Resources and check out the bake sale rummage sale and visit the Quarter Store Arivaca Community Garden will offer fresh produce and other local delights at Marianrsquos Market All of these activities and the Tour locations will be easy to locate on the map that will accompany the Home Tour ticketLocal businesses have also made special plans Be sure and visit the Arivaca Mart Dollar Store amp More Arivaca Mercantile Co Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee Co Billrsquos Rock Shop Cinderella House Antiques amp Collectibles La Gitana Cantina Nature Scent Essential Oil Gift Shop Sweet Peas Cafe Virginiarsquos Mexican Food Stand ldquoLa Rancheritardquo Arivaca Ceramic Shop and Main Street Artistsrsquo Co-op

Public NoticeIn compliance with RUS Bulletin 1790-1 Section 6 31 b which in effect states that once each calendar year we shall furnish the statement on non-discrimination in news-papers which are in the circulation area in which we operate we are issuing the follow-ing statement for publication

Non-Discrimination StatementTrico Electric Cooperative Inc is the recipient of Federal fi nancial assistance from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) The USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race color national origin age disability and where applicable sex marital status familial status parental status religion sexual orientation genetic information political beliefs reprisal or because all or part of an individualrsquos income is derived from any public assistance program (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille large print audiotape etc) should contact USDArsquos TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD) To fi le a com-plaint of discrimination write to USDA Director Offi ce of Civil Rights 1400 Indepen-dence Avenue SW Washington DC 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866)377-8642 (relay voice users) Trico Electric Cooperative Inc is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Arivaca Home Tour amp Historic Places 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley

Border Issues Concert amp Fair

Friday amp SaturdayJanuary 13-14

The 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert and Fair will be held at The Good Shepherd United Church of Christ 17750 S La Cantildeada Sahuarita A concert by Holly Near accompanied by John Bucchino Friday at 7 pm will begin the weekend Holly is a unique combination of entertainer teacher and activist Tickets - $20 donation Border Issues Fair registration begins at 8 am Saturday January 14 with keynote presentations by Dr Jason De Leon Professor of Anthropology at the Univ of Michigan at 9 am followed by Margo Cowan Pima County Public Defender The fair will conclude at 1 pm Dr De Leon will speak about the Undocumented Migration Project a long-term study of the contemporary migration of people from Northern Sonora to Southern Arizona which he directs He argues that the artifacts left by undocumented migrants in the desert of Arizona are an important historical record of a violent social process created by institutionalized border enforcement practices He will also discuss what these artifacts can tell us about undocumented migration human suffering and the politics of desert conservation Margo Cowan well known for her 25 years as an outspoken defender of migrants will speak out of her keen awareness of and experience with border and immigration policy and law In addition to serving as Pima County Public Defender Cowan was a Sanctuary leader board member of Derechos Humanos and co-founder of the group No More Deaths Pablo Peregrina will provide music during the morning Peregrina grew up in Ambos Nogales plays a smooth mix of mariachi merengue and rock and roll mixed with a twist of social justice music Information displays and representatives from numerous humanitarian and action and advocacy groups involved with immigration issues and the lives of migrants will be present include including Borderlinks Just Coffee No More Deaths Humane Borders Samaritans Border Action Network Consul for Protection and Legal Affairs-Consulate General of Mexico Sahuarita Food Bank-Good Shepherd and the Sierra ClubA $10 donation per person will cover all expenses of the Fair including healthy snacks during the morning Attendees are asked to bring winter hats gloves belts and backpacks for those in the desert Advance tickets are available For more information call the Rev Randy Mayer 520-625-1375 or Shura Wallin 520- 399-1454

Economic Solutions amp Hope for the Future

Faced with a continuing recession that offers little

hope for job growth the loss of retirement savings homes that are worth less than their purchase price a European Union euro crisis threatening to bring down the world economy a financial regulatory system unable to regulate excesses of speculation that threaten even the concept of secure savings and an American political system paralyzed and unable to agree on basic measures to revive the economy with such items as daily news fare where does one find a way forward a hope for a future economy able to provide financial security for a rapidly growing and increasingly interdependent global populationThese issues and a dynamic and hopeful response to them will be the topic of a presentation and discussion sponsored by the Baharsquoi community of Santa Cruz County and will take place at

Nogales Hilltop Gallery 2 to 4 pm - January 15 2012

Admission is free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515The speaker and discussion leader will be Bob Phillips Mr Phillips holds degrees in government and international development from Dartmouth and Stanford universities He was the Stanford exchange scholar to the American University of Beirut and was the director of the National Baharsquoi office of Youth Affairs

Page 8 january 2012 ConneCtion

Stewart amp Laurel Loew

A gua L i n d a Fa rm Jou r n a l - Ja n u a r y

Unitarian UniversalistCongregation

SUNDAY SERVICES - 1000 AMRev William Haney

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

Jan 1 - Letting Go with a Grip -Rev HaneyJan 8 - Renewing Our Walking Together -Rev HaneyJan 15 - Mennonite amp UU but Mostly Mennonite- Dr Loretta WillemsJan 22 - What is it Worth to You - Rev HaneyJan 29 - Bringing Justice to Phoenix UU Assembly PSWD chair Carolyn Saunders

Kristofers Catering amp Bistro

WEEKLY Wild Walleye Fridays wlive music Saturday After Hours - Food music amp entertainmen in Carlitos Cantina

Catering - Culinary Classes Located in Placita del Sol bullAmado Territory Ranch north bull I-19 exit 48 East

Open 7 days - Lunch 11-2 Dinner at 5 (closed tues amp sun evenings)

625-0331

It seems that it has been many years since we have had consecutive days of rain like what

we experienced this December It was utterly glorious to see gray all around the thick fog hiding the Santa Ritas from view and cold icy puddles in the mornings (It is also glorious to be living in a part of the world where days like this are followed by sunshine and t-shirt afternoons) Not so glorious - the many leaks in the roofs of the farm ndash our house the main house and the horse barn - remind us that the

patchwork done after the monsoons was not effective and buckets were strategically placed in many rooms The driveway to the farm became slick and I got the pickup stuck in thick mud by the greenhouse My old appaloosa who is ldquowinteringrdquo close to the house where a rich senior diet is easier to dispense was dripping and his ears cold to the touch I kept asking Stewart if we should move Cody into the barn out of the rain and his repeated response was that Cody was a horse and that he was fine Finally I couldnrsquot stand it anymore and concluded that whether or not the horse would prefer to be dry was no longer the point ndash I would be more comfortable knowing he was warn and snug in a stall So I bundled up in the best wintery waterproof clothes I could muster (we Arizona folks donrsquot have this sort of attire readily on hand and this involved digging into the back of my closet

to unearth ski clothes that I havenrsquot seen in years) and with Stewart in tow went to the barn A few bales of sweet warm straw a fresh tub of water and a manger full of alfalfa awaited Cody when I walked the dripping old gelding into the stall I watched my horse for a few minutes my elbows leaning on the bottom half of the Dutch door while he munched lazily on his hay water still dripping from his flanks and his nostrils exhaling warm clouds in the frigid air as he chewed The opposite side of the stall was left open to the paddock behind to allow Cody more freedom of movement if he wanted so that his old legs would not stiffen up ldquoAre you happy babyrdquo Stewart asked putting his arm around me ldquoThanks Stewrdquo I replied contentedly and we trudged back through the mud and rain to the warmth of the house

A couple of hours later I drove the truck up to the bus stop to pick up my son The rain had not let up and it was dark out and very cold Patches my Australian Sheppard eagerly joined me on what is a daily trip down the driveway I am sure he canrsquot read the hands on the clock on the wall but non-the-less Patches knows when it is time to get his boy and is waiting for me at the door to hop into the cab of the truck (this night with muddy paws of course) The bus had evidently come early because we encountered Jesse halfway down the driveway soaking wet in the dark his tennis shoes covered in wet earth Cuddling up to Patches and thanking him for his warmth Jesse gratefully stayed in the truck while I drove to the barn to check on my pampered old horse The light was on in his stall but the large chocolate brown form with a polka-dotted rump was nowhere to be seen ldquoMust be laying down in the strawhelliprdquo I smiled at the thought of my horse enjoying the warm bed we had made for him but at closer inspection Cody was not there ldquoCodyrdquo I called and his head moved into the light from the paddock behind Cody was

standing in the rain ldquoYou moronrdquo I said Cody pricked his ears in my direction but was not interested in reentering the stall I added some more feed to his manger to bribe him in and drove back to the house ldquoHowrsquos Codyrdquo Stewart asked ldquoSoaking wetrdquo I said and Stewart smiled a knowing smile The next morning it was still drizzling but I put Cody back out into his large paddock He is a horse He is fine

The hens however are on strike I have about two dozen chickens - 16 Rhode Island Reds 4 Leghorns and a Barred Rock Most are older and donrsquot lay consistently anyway but seven of them are young and lay a nice big egg everyday For the past week though I have found at best three eggs a day A couple of weeks ago I was supplying our family and friends with a carton of eggs each week selling one or two and still had enough to cook at least one dinner of quiche or omelets At this rate I might need to buy some eggs I enter the hen house a few times a day (one of the hens likes to eat eggs so frequent visits are needed) and threaten my girls with the soup pot They look at me excited and clucking since I almost always come with a tidbit from the kitchen to share They ignore my scolding and greedily gobble up over-ripe grapes stale chips or whatever yummy treats I have As the afternoon turns to evening I return one last time to check the nests and make sure everyone is locked up for the night Often a lazy old Rhode Island will already have perched high in the coop for the night and I have to wave my hand over my head to keep her from using it as a step in her trip downward to look for scraps (I have suffered one black eye and an ugly long scratch down my cheek from my hens using my head in this way) No eggs ldquoLadiesrdquo I scold ldquoyoursquore headed for the soup pot Better get to workrdquo They cluck and fuss and step on my shoes but make no apologies for the lack of production Hopefully they will adjust to the temperatures and get busy soon

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Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site

January 5 1030amSpecial tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site south of the Park that preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site including residence foundations plaza area refuse area and partial irrigation ditch Meet at the Parkrsquos Visitor Center Tour involves a walk of about 1frac14 miles Bring walking shoes sunscreen and hat $5 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park Tour limited to 15 reservations encouraged

Spanish Colonial Living History January 20 12-3pm

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) 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 $4 adult $2 youth 7-13 children free

Walking Tour of Old Town January 20 amp 27 call for time

A guided tour of the Old Town section of Tubac with Alice Keene Explore the original adobe buildings and learn about Tubacrsquos rich history Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat $5

Tubac Historical Societyrsquos Annual Luncheon Meeting

ldquoHollywood and the Santa Cruz Valleyrdquo

January 26 12 noon

The Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual luncheon meeting features guest speakers Bob Shelton founder of Old Tucson Studios and Don Collier Western movie and television actor Shelton and Collier whose careers have spanned sixty years in the film industry will recount their experiences with Hollywood actors and movies filmed in the Santa Cruz ValleyAt the Tubac Golf Resort amp Spa 1 Avenue de Otero Road Tubac Admission $30 Advance reservations only Reservations 520-398-2020 or infoTHS-TubacorgONGOING

January Events at Tubac Presidio

Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park offers walks to the Santa

Cruz River on Wednesday mornings December 2011 through April 2012 The one-hour walks leave the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center at 1030 am following the level unpaved trail to the Santa Cruz River and back The distance is about frac12 mile Participants need comfortable shoes and water The forest along the river is an excellent example of the rare southwestern riparian environment and provides a critical habitat for wildlife that live in and migrate through the Santa Cruz Valley Discussions during the walks may include Orsquoodham people missions and settlement plant and animal identification the mesquite bosque (forest) and riparian environments and current issues related to the Santa Cruz River Part of the walk follows the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historical Trail Although the guided walk will return to the mission participants may continue on their own along the Anza Trail north for 45 miles to Tubac The trail closely follows the river crossing twice on narrow bridges The trail is level sandy and relatively easy

Because the area is rich in wildlife particularly birds binoculars are useful The entrance fee for Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is $300 per person with no additional charge for participation in the River Walk Interagency Senior Access and Annual Passes are accepted For information about the guided walks call Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park at 520-398-2341 ext 0

River walks at tumacaacutecori natl Historical Park

ldquoCavalcade of Historyrdquo Art Exhibit The Alan B Davis Gallery - 16 paintings from the Arizona Highways ldquoCavalcade of Historyrdquo collection by renowned Western artist William Ahrendt

ENCOUNTERS ndash A Native American Ethnic Costume Exhibit Now through February 26 2012 A glimpse into the lives of the Yaqui Seri Tohono Oodham and Yuma Indians Featuring apparel artifacts dolls and historic photographs Ongoing Exhibits included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children free

Page 10 january 2012 ConneCtion

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My grandson Jim is here visiting for the holidays and has been

doing some riding One of the things that came up was cues I decided since I teach this all the time I should write a little about what a cue is and how it worksBetter commutation with our horse is always a high priority with riders When we are out on trail and find ourselves in a difficult situation we need to be able to establish direction To do this we use our rein and leg cues They better work or we may find ourselves on the ground and walking A cue is a signal Itrsquos kind of like a secret word something you and your horse understand Horses recognize patterns They learn that when one thing happens then certain other things always happen afterwards ―good or badHave you ever wondered why your horse always does the same thing in the same place For instance he slows down to a walk on the far side of the arena in the same place every time Horses have great memories and remember what happened just before they experienced something This is where the cue comes in It can be anything that is repeated to form a patternIf you always feed at 5 orsquoclock you will notice your horse waiting at the fence The horse recognizes a

pattern Yoursquore coming out of the house at the same time each day and feed forming a pattern Your coming out at 5 becomes the cue and the feed is the reward for being at the fence Try to remember your horse is always learning - whether right or wrong So when you are working in the arena and the horse slows down on the back side it is you established a pattern by allowing your horse to do this in the first place The reward of the slowing down is the walk A new cue is born not one you want but itrsquos there never the less Now you must fix the mistake and change the unintended cueThere are no set cues there is no magic in any cue we give our horse A cue will be what you make it so be careful If you want to whistle the Star Spangled Banner to get him to speed up you can do that Itrsquos not the cue itself getting the horse to respond correctly Instead itrsquos the time taken teaching the horse to follow the pattern you want Once he understands the cue he will get ready to respond correctly Cues we can count on are called a conditioned responseHorses like people sometimes do things to avoid a negative consequence But like us they will respond with a lot more energy and enthusiasm when a reward awaits A cue is a cue regardless of whether you are teaching your horse tricks or to hold a steady speed on the rail ldquoMake the right things easy and the wrong things difficult ~ Ray Hunt ~ Safe Trails and a HAPPY NEW YEAR

Confused about Cues

January 9 930 am American Assoc of University Women Green Valley Branch American Legion Post 66 1560 W Duval Mine Road Sahuarita Guest speaker Bob Phillips Exec Director of the Santa Cruz Community Foundation SCCF provides assistance to a variety of programs on both sides of the US-Mexico border Bob talks on ways to find solutions to the challenges of this border region Contact Elizabeth Beyrer 269-7701

Green Valley Meetings

Thurs Jan 19 ndash 1 to 3p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Dr GV Short Program Gordon Gray will present ldquoFamily Legends and Fablesrdquo Main Program ldquoCollateral and Allied Familiesrdquo by Edie Sly Feb 18 is the date for our Annual Genealogy Seminar featuring Dr Tom Jones Details and registration at wwwrootswebancestrycom~azgvgs

Tarenta Baldeschi

ins ea son

PAGE 11

d

Last January we shared with you what blessings had manifested at Avalon Organic Gardens amp EcoVillage In each of these answered prayers lies direction and inspiration in what you could do as well in your own gardens Many of these techniques were introduced in this ldquoIn Seasonrdquo column Here are some of our answered prayers which we are truly grateful formiddot Dreams come true We are finding earthworms in our soil (none were here for a long time) which has improved with an increase of organic compost and mulch as well as by not using chemicals pesticides and herbicides Drainage and water retention are getting in better balance each year The effective micro-organism (EM) applications have been a successmiddot Ask and they will come Invite your family friends neighbors and volunteers to join you and experience together the upliftment of your garden in many ways Here at Avalon Gardens we come together twice a week for a ldquoHands in the Soil dayrdquo With volunteers of up to 30-40 people at times we are able to harvest mulch weed plant build compost piles clean and order the gardens Some of the volunteers come from Tucson and we have visitors from out of state as well Thank you all middot Never give up trying Despite a permanence of Bermuda grass in all of our pastures we were able to increase our gardens this year and had the most abundant harvest to date By inter-planting alfalfa and allowing other native

weeds (purslane amaranth lambsquarter and mustard) to outgrow the grass it became less vigorousmiddot Some government programs help One National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program to convert flood irrigation to drip tape irrigation was approved and implemented on three acres This helped us to irrigate quicker and more precisely with less amount of water and energy When temperatures rose over 100 degrees we were able to keep the roots of our plants cool enoughmiddot Improved technology can assist small gardens and farms in big ways We improved the irrigation system by purchasing a raised bed plastic mulch layer that also lays the drip tape into the soil in one go with the tractor This held back the bermuda grass and kept the moisture as well as the warmth in the soil in the fall when it got cold This was a huge time-saving featuremiddot Another government program helps Another National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program helped us build a new unheated high tunnel (hoophouse) greenhouse (20rsquo x 108rsquo) This extended our harvest in all seasonsmiddot Better local CSA distribution In mid-June we decided to withdraw from our Tucson delivery and in September from Green Valley delivery Our CSA membership has stabilized locally and many come to pick up in Tubac or at our gardens Our Green Valley members pick up together with one driver We save time and resources and are able to keep the prices low If you have extra vegetables in your gardens ask your neighbors and friends to pick them up middot More education more gardeners We have hosted numerous workshops with university colleges and other organizations

We are also teaching twice a week the Mexicayotl Acadamy (4th and 5th grade) from Nogales They are planning their own school garden now Many individual and group tours have benefitted all year roundmiddot Alliances Formed Somos la SemillamdashldquoWe are the Seedrdquo a network of grassroots groups organizations funders farmers and clinics in Arizona-Sonora borderlands working together to grow our future through healthy food systems received another grant from WHY Hunger We are now distributing it through mini-grants to small farms gardeners and other neighborhood nonprofit organizations to increase a better local food systemmiddot Plant a Food Forest Our Food Forest Project (one acre) is getting stronger It was able to collect millions of gallons of rainwater and produced several vegetable crops already The alfalfa is coexisting with the Bermuda and our chickens are feasting on lots of greens and insects Many perennials and trees are getting established More will be planted this coming spring We have inspired many to start their own small or large ones

middot Turkeys and guinea hens are not just for eating The grasshoppers were on the run (or rather jump) when we let the turkeys and guineas roam the gardens Even if they canrsquot get them all they slowed down the impact and saved many cropsmiddot Write about and share your experiences I am truly thankful for the opportunity of being able to write for the Connection for another year Thank you all for supporting their cause and important community buildingmiddot There are of course many more answered prayers not mentioned here which many of them are very personal The highest gift to give and receive is the love of God and without all of your support and friendship this sanctuarymdashAvalon Organic Gardens Farm and Ranchmdashwould not have been able to bless and touch so many customers visitors and students Come to visit we give tours every week Call (520) 603-9932 and visit our updated website at wwwavalongardensorgThank you again and have a blessed year Tarenta Baldeschi (Change Agent)

Reflection and Answered Prayers for 2011

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

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

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Arivaca Clinic

submitted by Glo Williams

We who have jumped on board to get the Arivaca Action Center

rolling are excited to see things taking shape We want to share the news and invite you to participateHaving been given the opportunity to use the former Carivaca property in ways that would benefit Arivaca we began with the question of what our community needs Quick to emerge were an Early Learning Center adult education overnight accommodations for out-of-town visitors gardens workshops and retreats (in the areas of wellness the arts sustainability natural building primitive skills and birding) and office or studio space for local individuals Our mission statement purposely general can contain just about anything that we might undertake ldquoto provide a space offering opportunities which enhance rural livingrdquo We are in the process of becoming incorporated as a non-profitThe upcoming Home Tour on Saturday January 28th gives us a chance to share our visions show off the building and invite you to co-create with us Come see the facility and a display of artwork from local children and adults Enjoy sweet treats and tea while you take in the scene It is just a short saunter across the road from the Arivaca Community CenterThe Action Center is renting the property from its owner Project PPEP A growing membership is stepping up to cover basic monthly and small start-up expenses Funding for programs and infrastructure will be sourced elsewhere Each member or sponsor is pledging a monthly

amount comfortable to their budget Donations of any amount are also most welcome Join the supporters by contacting Carlota Wray at 398-9051 During the Home Tour and thereafter we will have DonorSponsor sign-up cards to facilitate this processFor the overnight accommodations we are looking for donations of another kind stuff We need to furnish the rooms with beds chairs linens curtains etc We also need kitchenware dishes utensils potspans etc We would love donations of items in good condition Please contact Kathy Sheldon at 398-2839 PPEP is providing us with some office and school type furnishings so we are already on our wayWhat do you want to learn What do you need The ball is rolling Physical therapy sessions will be taking place at the Action Center from 330-530 on Wednesday afternoons Effort is underway to create an English language class Contact Michelle Fornier at 429-4307 with your thoughtsAnd what skills would you like to share Our community is full of treasures both known and hidden ndash you know who you are We would like to fatten up our committees so if yoursquod like to help create spaces programs subscribers funding or do management administration upkeep repairslet us knowYou can contact the board via email at ArivacaActionCenterIncgmailcom Current phone contact is Glo Williams at 398-9735Our next general board meeting is Sunday January 8th at 4pm at the Action Center We welcome your curiosity and input

whatrsquos going on at the Arivaca Action center

submitted by Julie BealAs you make arrangements to attend or work at the Arivaca Home Tour this year on Saturday January 28 2012 Arivaca Area Health Services (AAHS) hopes that you will include a hearty breakfast in your plansAAHSArivaca Clinic Board will be serving a delicious breakfast at the Sweet Peas Cafe (corner of Universal Ranch Road and Arivaca Ranch Road) from 8 am to 11 am The menu features several choices pancakes and sausage pancakes and scrambled eggs scrambled eggs and sausage or biscuits and gravy Each choice will include fruit orange juice and coffee milk or tea Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and under

AAHS Arivaca Home tour Pancake Breakfast

A new feature this year designed to help those working on the Tour will be carryout service from 8 am to 9 am Individual and group orders may be placed before January 28th by calling Julie Beal at 398-2160 On the morning of the Tour please call Sweet Peas Cafe at 398-9200 to place ordersWe hope you will join us for a great breakfast before you begin your day at the Arivaca Home Tour Itrsquos a fun way to support our Arivaca Clinic and health-related programs in our communityWe would also like to thank Jenni Stern owner of Sweet Peas Cafe and Catering for giving us this opportunity to hold the breakfast at her beautiful little cafe

by Maggie MilinovitchThe group that is working on the First Saturday events and placing ads promoting tourism in Arivaca decided to loosely form an organization with an identifying name It is ldquoArivaca Alive ndash promoting Art Business amp Culturerdquo Another acronym AA-ABC We are not trying nor do we wish to be a chamber of commerce However we are raising some funds to help with the costs of events and advertising Another reason for a name is to perhaps get the Arizona Department of Tourism to put us on their map Every wide spot in the road is listed ndash but not Arivaca An official name might get their attention as individuals letters have so far been ignored They canrsquot come if they donrsquot know wersquore hereThe grouprsquos first major ad purchase was in Discover Southern Arizona a slick magazine for tourists put out by Green Valley News The full page ad is accompanied by photos and an article It is my fervent hope that prospective visitors will get passed the dismal photo layout and take time to read Karen Walengarsquos excellent article Many thanks Karen The concept of the group and First Saturdays is to assure visitors that Arivaca is not only a lovely place to visit with many attractions but that it

is perfectly safe and welcoming With the economic downturn that doesnrsquot look to be upturning anytime soon tourism is a way to keep Arivaca arts and businesses going which provides local jobs The First Saturday event in December featured a ldquoCandy Shackrdquo Many locals donated wonderful candies and ornaments for us to sell We made in excess of $500 The money was raised for the kids of Arivaca New playground equipment at the Community Center that they all could enjoy is be the best use of the funds Ellen Dursema is researching the purchase for usAs with all endeavors in Arivaca volunteers are most welcome Volunteering can be showing up on the First Saturdays with your crafts home-grown veggies etc or pitching in with one of the events So far most of the businesses and non-profit organizations in town are involved to some degree helping share the load Plus itrsquos kind of fun being creative in a new direction We do hold meetings but only on an as needed basis and they are informal For the most part we email ndash so if yoursquod like to be included on the email list send note to ArivacaAliveaolcom

Arivaca Alive

Page 13

Estate amp Moving Sales

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Arivacacom isLocallyOwned ampOperated

261-2411

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

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

Wednesday Prayer Meeting amp Bible Study - 6 pm - Potluck at 500

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Sunday Praise amp Worship Service 600 pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor

17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Those who passed away in 2011Molly Membrila 11111

Muriel Noon 12011Manuel Gonzalez 21122Albert Dojaquez 21111

Bobby Keller 31711Yjinio Aguirre 32611

Kip Ripley 32611Donald Larkin 4711

Ernest Gisclair 41111Jerry Valenzuela 52011

Ralph Davis 53111Rusty Cummings 62311Monico Gonzales 7111

Carl Johnson 8411Mary Ann Daffron 8911

Anita Alvarez 82511Harry Free 92411

Sandra Cornwell 101211Tony Prevor 101811

DeYette Minard Johnson 101911Becky Sheets 102811

Brian Kiley 11711Dennis Pariso 111311

Angelina Jaurequi 111511Susie Cuestas Durbin 12511

James Johnson 122711

submitted by Mary Kasulaitis

Rebecca Lynn (Becky) was born to Tom and Carmela Kemper in Sacramento CA on June 17 1967 and passed from this life on October 28 2011 in Arivaca AZBecky who was very much a tomboy in her youth developed a tough direct no-nonsense exterior as she grew up (No doubt in part from the perpetual teasing and spoiling by her 4 older brothers) She also grew to have a very tender and generous heart along with a fearless spirit A direct result of the example set by her parents and older sisterBecky developed an affinity for horses early on and became an accomplished rider in both Western Saddle and Dressage Her early riding years were spent Barrel racing and pleasure riding in California with an opportunity to learn Dressage while living with her family in Germany Becky also herded cattle with her Dad and could often be seen riding the horses in and around ArivacaBecky also enjoyed reading music dancing children parties and traveling Becky was very social and took great pleasure in spending time with family and friends and her community She was always available to lend a hand Her most recent joy was found spending time with her granddaughter Brooke Another joy was watching wrestling with brother-in-law Paul Her joyful laughter could be heard all over the houseHer most significant work accomplishments came during her

tenure as Manager of the Arivaca Human Resources During Beckyrsquos 10 years there she met with elected government officials to retain or expand existing programs and services identify and propose new services and programs and secure adequate funding

to sustain them Beckyrsquos effective management ensured that many in need would receive vital life-sustaining services and financial aide Additionally Beckyrsquos guidance also helped many teens to stay on a healthy and productive pathBecky is survived by her two sons Anthony and Damien her granddaughter Brooke her mother Carmela Kemper her sister Linda Van Fossen her brothers Brian Tim and Michael Kemper 11 nieces and nephews and 4 great-nieces and nephews She is dearly loved and tremendously missed A community celebration of Beckyrsquos life was held at her parentrsquos home in Arivaca on November 19 2011 We are very thankful and grateful for the outpouring of love and generosity by the wonderful people of Arivaca during this time of sadness and lossSpecial thank you to Rebecca Gibson for helping us release Becky to Godrsquos careHer Loving Family

In Memory of Rebecca Lynn SheetsArivaca Fire District Report

Omar RoodAt the November reorganization Mark Dresang stated he did not want to continue as Chair I was elected to replace him Kathleen Wishnick was reelected as Treasurer and Terry Tompkins was reelected as ClerkAlso at the November meeting the application form for the Fire Chief position was finalized and posted If you are interested in the position you may access the application at our web site arivacafiredistrictorg The board intends to announce finalists for interviews at our January meeting If you have any questions you think we should ask the candidates please write them and give to one of the Board or to Patti Jent our Deputy Clerk We have also begun the process of outfitting one of our ambulances for Advanced Life Support services This service will only be available when a paramedic is on volunteer status but when that is the case the increased capability could be lifesavingAt the December meeting the Board reaffirmed our goal of applying for a Certificate of Need (CON) which if granted would allow the Fire District ambulance service to transport This would reduce the time to hospital for our citizens as the wait for Southwest Ambulance would be eliminated Since we do not have the resources to provide 247 coverage it is important to note that Southwest would keep their CON and provide backup service when our Fire District could not respond There will be costs associated with the CON but there is also increased revenue which should more than offset those costs Please feel free to speak to me or to any of our board members on your hopes or concerns for the Fire District

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Arivaca Meetings amp ActivitiessATUrDAYs every sat - 9am Marians Market - Downtown 1st sat - 9am - Human Resources rUMMAGe sAle 3rd sat - 1pm - AFCe Old School (or at Library--call first) 3pm Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting MONDAYs - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse 2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire District Auxilary - at the Fire House

TUesDAYs 2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-5239 3rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 398-0022last Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHUrsDAYs 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call 398-9859 3rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg - Fire HousesUNDAYs - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for seasonally changing times - 398-2839 1st sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop -Town water yard last sun - 530pm - Arivaca local Monthly Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home

FOr KIDs Tues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 pm Creative Play recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Community Center) Call Ellen 398-3010TeeN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WeDs - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIrl sCOUTs for all ages Contact Patti Hanson - 398- 9411FOr seNIOrsTeATIMe FOr seNIOrs (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmseNIOr OUTINGs One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771 seNIOr HIKING ClUB - Mondays at 8 am Call Ellen at the Arivaca Community Center for more information 398-3010

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patio

bull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use Microsoft Word Excel Publisher or Power Point

bull Homework help available

bullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch library hours are Closed sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and sat 9-5

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

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bull Free estimates bull References

bull 30 yrs experience

RD Ayers bull Arivaca cell 820-2947 bull 520-398-9654 rdsbackhoeservicegmailcom

RDrsquos BAcKHOe SeRVice

middot Perk tests middot GradinG middot trenchinG

middot certiFied insPector and desiGner

cOmplete inStAllAtiOn amp RepAiR

By Mary KasulaitisMark your calendars for two Arizona Humanities Council Speakers Bureau programs historian Jay Van Orden will present Warriors and Beyond A Closer Look at the Clothing Equipment and Lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache featuring the 1886 photos of C S Fly as well as other photos and his own extensive research This yearrsquos program by Jay promises to be as fascinating as last yearrsquos Friday January 20 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School 17180 W 4th Street ArivacaHistorian Tom Sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old School during the Arivaca Home Tour on Saturday January 28 from 10 am to 1 pm Tomrsquos Arizona History book is a standard in the field and the revised edition is being published in January

To celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial cowboy folk musician Greg Scott will present a program The (Sometimes) Rocky Road to Statehood in Poetry and Song illustrating the path from Territory to Statehood for Arizona-- a decade-long struggle on Saturday February 11 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School The Book Club meets on the Second Tuesday of the Month at 2 pm This month we are reading Still Alice by Lisa Genova Come and join us for some eclectic reading Call the Arivaca Library for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Mary or Coey for more information at 594-5239

library news

4-H christmas cookie Day

submitted by Barbara StockwellNine of the older 4-H members leaders Barbara Hogg and Barbara Stockwell and parents Lindle Hamilton Chris Stockwell and Bryan Hayes with the 4-H Clubrsquos best friend and supporter Dotti Rees came together after a short 4-H business meeting (also attended by project leaders Tony Arvizu and Jack Rees) to put together 24 cookie plates for Arivaca seniors and some of the supportive entities in our town An amazing amount of delicious cookies were brought by everyone and the plates were piled high All took part in the

Above COOkIE DAy work crew front JT and Jakie Hogg back l to r Paul Arvizu Jacob Ignacio Josiah Hamilton Andie Lynn Stockwell Geno Johnson Elora Arvizu and Sienna Wallen

Right Melva Robin gets a hug from Dotti Rees along with her plate of cookies

fun which was followed by pizza cooked by Chris A few extra cookies were eaten for dessert Then Lindle Dotti and Bryan loaded up their vehicles and drove us all over the townsite hills and valleys of Arivaca We sang carols at the stops and fun was had by all One of the last stops was at Mary Scottrsquos home It was an oasis in the desert as everyone was tired and thirsty by that time Mother ldquoMrdquo graciously received her cookies and Mary filled cups of water for the crowd There were treats too We were so thankful for the rest break Kids performing at the annual Winterfest held at the Arivaca Community

Center in December The evening was filled with a delicious dessert buffet performances people playing music good conversations and a raffle that netted some lucky folks wonderful prizes This event is a fund raiser to help support the Center

GrAss-FeD BeeF available at the Amado Mini Market Locally grown on irrigated pasture

FOr reNT-rV hookup Amado private ranch corrals available pool includes water $300 520-248-3333

COsMOserVICes Revelatory Teachings and discussions from The URANTIA Book at Avalon Gardens EcoVillage Tumacacori---Spiritual Leaders Gabriel of Urantia and Niaacutenn Emerson Chase Sundays 1000 am Hear the CosmoWorship Bright amp Morning Star Choir Organic lunch follows Tours Available Donations appreciated We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

40 ACres ndash Moyza Ranch Road $149900-Rolling hills amp flat area for pasturegarden located just frac34 from paved Arivaca road 12 miles from I-19 Owner FinancingCall Donna Schenek REALTOR 520-403-5032 Coldwell Banker (Donnaschenekazmovescom)

FOr sAle BY OWNer 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $295000 Terms Call 480-993-8272

MAssAGe IN ArIVACA or Green Valley by Kathi Abbott I will come to your home Make appointments at your convenience 520-904-9442

DeBBIe Thompson is celebrating her birthday on January 21st ndash she will be 58 years old She invites everyone to a potluck party at La Gitana Cantina from 4 to 6 pm Karoake or bring your instruments and play ndash she loves music

JANrsquos TlC amp KIsses - Pet Grooming 398-2603

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

FOr sAle Or reNT - BY OWNer 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

ArT IN AMADO Buffalo Son Studio - Open Draw every Saturday morning 9am - 12pm Bring your drawing materials and join others in the practice of drawing from observation Coming in February Buffalo Son Studio a satellite location for The Drawing Studio Drawing Fundamentals Level 1 An eight week course designed for the beginner as well as those with some background to learndeepen their understanding of drawing principals towards a more effective drawing practice and the core of what it is to draw which is how to observe Starts Sunday Feb 12th thru April 1st 1pm - 4pm Call The Drawing Studio (520) 629-0947 or visit wwwthedrawingstudioorg to register Buffalo Son Studio is located 9 Amado-Montosa Rd off the East Frontage Rd between I-19 Exits 42 amp 48 call 398-9144 for more information Happy New Year to All

CONCerT 2PM sAT JAN7 rOsTADT GeNerATIONs CONCerT Southwest amp Mexican music at the UU Church at Amado TerritoryI-19Exit 48 E Call Marla 520-0890 for tickets

ArIVACA QIGONG will meet at the Community Center on second Saturdays 114 211 and 310 from 10 am lsquotil noon Two complete programs beginners from 10-11 cleansing from11-12 Qigong is not strenuous and can be done seated Suggested donation $5 Call Mary at 398-0022 with questions

rV $20day $100Week $300Month Full Hookup Electric incld Tent$10 wwwuniversalranchrvcom 760-608-3386

2+ ACres Arivaca Ranch Rd near Arivaca all paved Roads Property fenced with well workshop storage and studio apartment Double-wide needs work $68500 OWC trade possible Discount for cash 520- 760-1981

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PaymentmustbemadepriortopublicationForFreeampNon-profitadsONLY-NoCharge

NOPHONEORDERSPLEASE-OnlywrittenadsacceptedbullDeadline 26th of each month

to Place an Un-Classified Ad Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email soAZVoxaolcom

Un-Classifieds

UrANTIA Book Fellowship Meeting and Classes---Mondays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon Organic Gardens EcoVillage facilitated by Elders and Ministers of Global Community Communications Alliance We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

rDrsquos BACKHOe serVICe Septic Systems Perk Tests Trenching amp Grading Free estimates 30 yrs exp Federally certified Licensed amp Insured RD Ayers 520-398-9654

May you have a happy amp prosperous New Year

Page 15

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TUBAC Al-ANON AA MTGs Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ArIVACA AA MeeTINGs Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONers-AA mtg Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

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Page 16 january 2012 ConneCtion

m Places to Go m People to See m Things to Do

In Arivaca In Tubac In Amado In Green Val

In Nogales

In Patagonia

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

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

Index of Spanish common names

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

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

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

sat Jan7 -2 PM ronstadt Generations Michael Ronstadt and sons will sing and play music from the Southwest and Mexico This Tucson group has played to packed houses across the US At UU Church at Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48E Call Marla for tickets 520-0890

Thursdays starting Jan 12 4-6 PM 8 week course on EMERSONrsquoS ESSAYS $140 plus text facilitated by Rev Donna Maurer Call Sonoran Desert Center 625-6100

sat January 28 ndash 1030 ndash Noon - starts a monthly series of presentations featuring roy Purcellrsquos original portfolios including readings and artwork The Overview with readings from ldquoThe Wayfarerrdquo and original artwork Free Next on February 18 ldquoVoices from the Dustrdquo - $15 Conact 625-6100 or Visit wwwtheinsidejourneycom at The Sonoran Desert Center East Amado

First Saturday January 7th New Yearrsquos ResolutionRevolution Peace Love Party - Farmersrsquo MarketCraft Fair - Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La GitanA Cantina Snack Luck and Band JamFriday January 20 - 1 pm at the Old School Historian Jay Van Orden on Warriors and Beyond a closer look at the clothing equipment and lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache Sat Jan 28 - 10 am - 4 pm - Arivaca Home Tour See page 7 for full detailsSaturday Jan 21 - 7pm Music at La Gitana Cantina - Josh Ciccis band The Good Little Thievessat Jan 28 - 10 am to 1 pm Historian Tom sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old school during the Arivaca Home Tour sat Feb 4 - 10 am - 4 pm - First Saturday event - The rockin Mineral show

Jan 28 530 pm - Social hour and silent auction followed by dinner and entertainment by Reverie a Tucson-based band performing music from several decades CeleBrATION OF HOPe - Diamond Center Desert Diamond Casino on Pima Mine Road A fund-raiser for Casa Community Services Casa serves the greater Green Valley community with Adult Day Health Care Los Nintildeos del Valle Preschool and Child Care Behavioral Health Services and the Casa Community Center Tickets $100person or tables of 8 $720 Contact Joanne at 625-2273 ext 39 For information about any of Casarsquos services please visit their web site at wwwcasagvorg

TUCsONJan 21 - Aug 20 -HOPI QUIlTs eXHIBIT - Arizona State Museum on the U of A campus just inside the Main Gate at Park Ave and University Blvd Tucson wwwstatemuseumarizonaedu

sonoita Creek state Natural AreaPatagonia lake state Park Sat Jan 7 7pm ndash Clovis Cultures in the San Pedro Valley

Mon Jan 9 430pm ndash Moonlight Hike see Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake by moonlight Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 14 7pm ndash Sonoita Creek State Natural Area lecture

Sat Jan 21 7pm - Ghost Towns amp Mining Camps of Santa Cruz County

Tues Jan 24 9am ndash Guided hike Blackhawk TrailVista Loop in the Sonoita Creek Natural Area Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 28 700 PM ndash Discover Patagonia Lake amp Sonoita Creek ndash Past amp Present lecture

Visitor Center Park Entrance $10 per Vehicle (4 Persons)

WILLCOx

Jan 12-15 - Wings Over Willcox one of southeastern Arizonarsquos favorite events for the past 18 years The 19th annual WOW Birding and Nature Festival has been honored with selection as an official Arizona Centennial event The WOW committee and volunteers have planned a spectacular festival with a Centennial theme and invite everyone to come join them on Complete information is available online at wwwwingsoverwillcoxcom where registration can be completed or by calling 1-800-200-2272

sunday Jan 22 - 4 pm - Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts concert - lobby Sunrise Bank of Tucson on Grande Ave in Nogales AZ The Crsquoest si Bon Quintet will transport you to a French cafe on the Left Bank Angela Rossi leader of Crsquoest Si Bon has an amazing repertoire that traverses traditional classical and jazz genres and explores over five centuries of music Tickets available online at wwwscfpapresentsorg or by calling 520-394-9495 Tickets $25 for SCFPA members $30 for non-members Champagne reception immediately following the concert

January 5 1030am - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological site See Page 9 for detailsJan 8 Noon-4pm amp Jan 19 930am-1230pm - Frontier Printing Press Demo - Tubac Presidio Fee included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children freeThursday Jan 12 ndash 7 pm ndash Lecture ldquoHistoric Bridges in Arizona and Their engineersrdquo Santa Cruz Valley Chapter Arizona Archaeological Society 50 Bridge Road Tubac Engineer Jerry Cannon and planner Patricia Morris trace Arizonarsquos historic bridges Free Contact Alan Sorkowitz 520-207-7151Jan 14 - 7 TO 9 pm - 2nd saturdayrdquo Tubac Barn Dance with live American amp Celtic fiddle music by ldquoContra Swingsrdquo Dance Calling by Becky Nankivell (No experience necessary) Wear comfortable clean shoes for the maple dance floor $5 per person Evolution Studio Circulo amp Avenida Goya behind Mariarsquos Grill Tubac httpwwwmeetupcomTubac-2nd-Saturday-Barn-Dance Additional dances scheduled for Feb 11 Mar 10 amp Apr 14Jan 20 12-3pm-spanish Colonial living History - Tubac Presidio See page 9 for detailsJan 20 amp 27 Walking Tour of Old Town Tubac - See page 9 for detailsThur Jan 26 - Noon ldquoHollywood and the santa Cruz Valleyrdquo Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual

Jan 15 2 to 4 pm - economic solutions amp Hope for the Future Nogales Hilltop Gallery - Free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515 See Page 7 for details

sAHUArITAFri amp sat - Jan 13-14 - 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert amp Fair - See page 7 for details

Other Places

sat Feb 4th -10 am to 9 pm amp sun Feb 5th -9 am to 7pm - Festival de los Caballeros de Coloacuten In celebration of our Patron Saint Childrenrsquos Activities Car Show on Saturday At San Felipe de Jesuacutes Parish 1901 North Joseacute Gallego Dr Nogales Sfjkofcorg - sfjknightsofcolumbusgmailcom

Page 3

Congratulations Jenni

on the opening of your own restuarant

You did it

Love Dad and Val

by Maggie MilinovitchKaren Anderson came west with her husband Robert Kilgore They moved on acreage on the Arivaca Road and this is when Karenrsquos love for the town of Arivaca began Since their goal was to cattle ranch their second stop was the Helvetia Ranch in the Santa Rita Mountains where they ran cattle for 13 years The time to relax came and that ranch was sold Unfortunately Robert passed away shortly before stop three on the journey - the purchase of a small 10-acre ranch in Arivaca After moving onto her land Karen began remodeling and decorating the ldquometal sardine canrdquo home A lovely sunroom was added its walls are ldquorepurposedrdquo sliding glass doors Many items in her home are repurposed refinished or redecorated She has a strong sense of color and style so the eclectic deacutecor pulls together very well A local craftsman built new cabinetry the mobile home was stuccoed and landscaping is in the works Karen fixes and patches and hammers and mixes cement and hauls rocks - not shying away from hard work But she also enjoys gentler pursuits like crafts and decoratingKaren has had a great love of horses since when she was a child She has been involved in many different horse disciplines over the years and it was at a horse show that she met Robert she said of him ldquoHe was an excellent horse trainer a horse whisperer before there was such a thingrdquo This was written about Bob in a cowboy symposium brochure His humor and story-telling talent not to mention his remarkable speaking voice found an outlet in cowboy humor and poetry Bob has performed throughout the Western

United StatesThey were married for 22 years however now Karenrsquos companions on her little ranch are nine dogs ndash ranging from a very large Great Pyrenees to a tiny combo Chihuahua-Pug called a Chug Continuing with her love of horses she also has two driving ponies with which she enters completions One upcoming event is in Sonoita where the team performs in a three-phase test dressage an obstacle course and a maze all while pulling her in a carriageBesides Karens devotion to animals she is also active in the Arivaca Christian Center She said she enjoys doing the little things that make a difference in peoples lives

On the day of the Home Tour Karenrsquos friend and fellow pony driving competitor Helen Atwill has agreed to demonstrate hitching and driving ponies for competition Of the nine dogs - all will be suitably engaged elsewhere during the open house However another friend Linda Gonazlez a successful basset breeder exhibitor and trial competitor will give a demonstration and answer questions about getting your dog on the way to learning how to track For more information on the Home Tour see Page 7

Arivaca Home Tour 2012 The Kindred Spirit Ranch

Photo at top The sun room Photo above The Anderson home is filled with art artifacts antiques beautiful furniture

Karen Andersen with a few of her nine dogs The Great Pyrenees is called Merlin and he has designated himself the night patrol and keeps the world at bay In the background is Dog Town - some shelters built from recycled crate wood

A cow skull decorated by Karen Andersen hangs in her home

La Gitana Cantina398-0810

L o c a t e d i n t h e h e a r t o f a r i v a c a Full Bar bull Pool Table

WiFi Patio

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

Carry-Out Beer Wine amp Spirits

Sat Jan 7th Noon til 5 First Saturday Patio Party

Snack Luck - Jam Session

Sat Jan 21st -7pmJosh Ciccis band

The Good Little Thieves

Page 4 January 2012 COnneCtiOn

Stockwell Honey co Since 1943

unPrOCessed granulated hOney (just like dad and granddad sold)

available in

bullWide-mouthedpintjarsat$6000percase(fifteenpoundsnet)

bullGallonbuckets$3000pergallon(12poundsnet)

Pluswegenerallyhaveasupplyof minimally PrOCessed liquid hOney

bullCaselotsofhalfpintspintsquartsoronegallonbuckets

hiVe PrOduCts-handdippedbeeswaxcandlesandothersizesofcontainersareperiodicallyavailablebypriorrequest

Smaller quantities and individual jars are available at the arivaca mercantile year around

By appointment only P O Box 366 Arivaca Az 85601 520-398-2366

A 3rd Generation Southern Arizona

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InteriorExteriorRepairs

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January Special Events

Italian Dinner ldquoNite Outrdquo Friday Jan15 5 pm -8 pm

Sweet Peas Cafe is hosting UCHC Arivaca Clinic Fund Raiser Breakfast on Home Tour Day Saturday Jan 28 l 8 am - 11 am $600 per person l Special Menu

Only $1250 BYOB Reservations only

Choice of 4 entrees - includes salad bread and dessert

WALKING J FARM

Grassfed Beef middot Pastured Poultry amp Pork Organically Grown Produce middot CSA Shares

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By Grant HildenAn occasional foray into Mexico - that intriguing mysterious and sometimes quirky country to our south Come along and we will meet welcoming people and share new experiences

The New ToothThrough the turnstile and into Nogales - even after many crossings I still feel that buzz of uncertainty The charge of adrenalin and happy excitement was just enough to keep me slightly off balance But it felt good tooThis all began when my stateside dentist gave me the bad news the broken crown would require more than a quick fix and replacement at $950 got my full attention Hmmmm This was a case for Mexico A friend had recommended Dr S in Nogales so here I was parking in Edrsquos Border lot and heading southI was perched in the modern waiting room when Dr S arrived fashionably dressed in sporty riding togs and winded from

Old fashioned CommunicationA letter between two friends of 50+ years is shared here for its reminder of a time gone by Included with the letter was a clipping from the Associated Press The article asked the question ldquoWhen was the last time you got a personal letter in the mail If you live in a typical American household itrsquos been awhilerdquo The post office reports about one personal letter every seven weeks Dear MelYou are getting this letter in the mail lest either of us be considered typical ndash normal ndash average Email twitter texting has so bastardized the English language as to make it unreadable and incomprehensible ndash nothing multi-syllabic ndash another regression in my lifetime(Personal information follows on health friends weather memories)There ndash Irsquove written over two pagesLove Sib

The Bahaacutersquoiacute Community of south Pima CountyBook Club 430 PM mdash Potluck Dinner 600 PM

Open Discussion from 700 to 830 PM TuesdaysmdashGreen Valley

Call or email for directions 663 - 5944 pwegener coxnet

Bahaacutersquoiacute Faith800-22-UNITE wwwbahaius

ldquoThe Promised One of all the worldrsquos peoples hath now been made manifest For each and every people and every religion await a Promised One and Bahaacuteullaacuteh is that One Who is awaited by allrdquo - lsquoAbdul-Bahaacute

ldquoThe religion of God and His divine law are the most potent instruments and the surest of all means for the dawning of the light of unity amongst menrdquo - Bahaacutersquoursquollaacuteh

New bull Used amp Hard-to-Find

Personalized recommendations for great reads

All available online or with a quick phone call

Monica Tilley - 398-9650wwwthebookstoreladycom monicathebookstoreladycom

The Book Store Lady

biking down from his home in Rio RicoThe dental suite not as modern as back home held most of the bells and whistles A few interesting electrical cables snaked across the floor and the wall had one unexplained hole in the sheet rockDr S and his assistant Chela were soon removing the damaged crown while I relaxed eyes closed in the comfortable recliner My parched lips must have attracted Chelarsquos pity because she reached across and applied balm to my startled lips My eyes flew open and I actually jumped in the chair Now that was a first but a pleasant surprise none the less Old crown removed Dr S and Chela were soon holding small color swatches in my mouth to match the new with the neighboring teeth Each lobbied for a favored color before settling for something in the middle of the palette between dazzling white and cornA subsequent visit brought me

back for a fitting which went well and my new crown is now installed and working just fineThe whole experience was most satisfying While fun is not a word usually associated with dental work it fit very well here Just like my new toothAnd the bottom line cost of replacement about one-thirdSee you soon with more from Mexico

Heading South

Ellen Dursema after years of organizing the Thanksgiving

Dinner at the Community Center spent the day with her family and new grandchild There are not enough words of gratitude to express to this extraordinary woman Many many thanks Ellen

And now to Robin and John Warren and Joe Shook who took up the reins What a fine job they did They kept up the tradition that is so important to so many Kudos to them and many thanksJune Christensen

thanksgiving in Arivaca

Page 5

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WINTER HOURS Tues - Sun - 830 - 4 pmClosed Mondays

Located northeast of Arivaca on Arivaca Road - top of the hillOPEN FRI SAT SUN amp MON 9a - 3p (reopen 6p on Fridays)

co-op hoursthurs-Sun 11-4(First Sat - 939 -4)

Mesquite Table Raffle $200

tickets available at the co-op

Drawing March 17th

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HoppyNew Year

By Maggie Milinovitch

A wondrous thing has occured The Obama administrationrsquos new first-ever national

standards for coal and gas-fired power plants mandates that they control their toxic emissions For decades out-of-date power plants have polluted our air with mercury arsenic cyanide and other nasty stuff that causes everything from cancer to neurological damage Most of the offending plants are in the East and Mid-West but even if we donrsquot breathe it into our bodies directly it still gets into the food chain that we all depend upon These regulations are an advance on par with getting lead out of gasoline It will save tens of thousands of lives every year and prevent birth defects learning disabilities and respiratory diseases It will make America a more decent just and humane place to live Here are a few reasons why you should celebrate these regulationsPrevented bullUp to 11000 premature deaths bull4700 heart attacks and bull130000 cases of childhood asthmaUnregulated power plants are the largest remaining source of airborne toxic pollution They are responsible for half of the mercury and over 75 percent of the acid gas pollution in our country The last amendment to the Clean Air Act approved by Congress was in 1990 Some old power plants were exempted because they were old even then and the regulators thought they would soon be de-commissioned Not so the utilities have been milking these dinosaurs despite the damage to public health Other irresponsible operators have been able to just ignore the rules even though the technology has been available to solve the problemHowever their profit comes at a cost and children in particular

have paid the price More than 300000 are born every year after being exposed to unsafe levels of mercury while in the womb increasing their risk of having learning disabilities later on When Americans are healthier and more kids can grow up without developmental problems wersquore a stronger nation But also with the regulations new jobs will be created getting power plants up to speed with todayrsquos technology - an estimated 46000 short-term construction and 8000 long-term utility jobs in the next few years And the standards will help in cleaning mercury out of our nationrsquos lakes and streams - even fish and other wildlife applaud the change Yet RepublicanConservative leaders are saying that Obamarsquos new restrictions on power plant emissions are a bad thing For over 20 years they have fought to block new environmental protections like this saying that industry should regulate itself Well clearly they have had years to clean up their act and have done nothing The retro-fitting may be expensive but these polluting industries have made billions of dollars by not investing in cleaning up their own mess Itrsquos hard to understand the opposition considering these updated standards will literally save thousands of lives However itrsquos been my observation that RepublicanConservatives are caught in a cycle of circular thinking Premise Government is bad The Environmental Protection Agency is part of the government Conclusion Protecting the environment is bad No one seems to address the big question Isnrsquot saving thousands from death disease and disability a good thing for a government to do Especially when the offending polluters have failed to demonstrate any concern for humanity

The RepublicanConservatives leaders who ignore the good that government can do are a false authority on what is good for America They have repeatedly supported dollars earned over hearts beating Moreover a big problem is that many Americans will also say the regulations are wrong because their leaders claim that to be so In the process of self-identifying with RepublicanConservative leaders (and broadcasters) and their talking points on a few core issues they stop asking important questions Questions that may dent stubbornly held unexamined convictions I refer to those who truly oppose a few things ndash gay rights abortion ndash but then line up to swallow the whole enchilada With blind trust they accept what these leaders are saying without testing the logic Itrsquos dangerous to have so many people in this country abrogating their responsibility to question If enough people by benign passivity say ldquowe really donrsquot mind breathing mercury arsenic cadmium uranium thorium nitrogen oxides sulfur oxides and cyanide then their leaders will feel

they have a mandate to oppose clean air Without testing the logic people believe that all regulation of business is bad Then they hear that any thing President Obama is for - is doubly bad This unthinking passive assent could by the next administration have us breathing copious amounts of mercury arsenic cadmium uranium thorium nitrogen oxides sulfur oxides and cyanide This is not idle worry - not a concern without cause ndash it has happened before Almost every governmental agency assigned to protect the American people was dismantled or mishandled by the three previous administrations My point being anyone who cares about all Americans of every persuasion being able to breathe clean air should celebrate this step forward and let their leaders know it should be supported funded and maintained

A Forward Step

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Wednesday - Saturday 11-5

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New Years ResolutionRevolution

Peace bull Love bull PartyFirst Saturday in Arivaca

January 7th 9am - Noon - Marians Market Farmers market with organic veggies bull homemade breads bull hot tamales crafts amp more Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La Gitana Cantina Snack Luck and Band Jam

Page 6 January 2012 COnneCtiOn

Poetry Herersquos your Bible Lesson KiddiesThe Lord said to Abraham yoursquore my manrdquoAnd I know yoursquove been obeying me just as hard as you canBut some folks think that my existence is a fableSo now itrsquos time to do something real hard but I know yoursquoll be ableThe task Irsquom asking canrsquot exactly be called mildI want you to slaughter Isaac yoursquore one and only childNow this may strike you as awfully oddAnd not quite in keeping with what yoursquod expect from a loving GodMy problem is that I need more and more proof that you love meAnd that you truly believe there is nothing at all above meI know that all sounds a little absurdAnd will better understood many years from now after the birth of Sigmund FreudUntil then remember that Irsquom the source of every seasonAnd if you believe in me you can throw away all reasonI created the world but then I kind of blew itSometimes I think the devil made me do itby Jerry Belenker

The Good HikeJoin meandering pathways and hearty anticipationexhale routineinhale wildnessmountain streams flowing freelycougar tracks in the sandvulture shadows upon the landPhainopepla all shiny blackbarrel cactus blooming blazeRespect gravity and waters swift waters deepthunder clouds looming largecreatures that sting and bitebeasts with horns and hooves claws and canines speed and strengthheat and coldbearings lostProtect head and hidedrink lsquotil ye sloshsurroundings awarestep purposely this ainrsquot no city sidewalkdoesnrsquot feel right turn backAnd always always share thy whereaboutsTo hike another days chaffee

Am I aloneI watch The Band of Brothers and I cry

I watch Viet Nam in HD and I cryI watch the Army and Marines caught in the Chosen Reservoir in Korea and I cry

I watch the news of the atrocities in Iraq and Afghanistan And I cryI watch the inhumanities of man against man and I cry

I watch the destruction of the forests of the world and I cryI watch how we have robbed wildlife of their habitat and I cry

I watch the seas polluted and fished to extinction and I cryI watch the destruction of our environment and I cry

I watch the machinations of congress showing no respect for our people and I cryI watch the people being led to political slaughter and I cry

I watch the stupidities of our people and our leaders and I cryAm I alone Is there another in the world that cries

Will I leave this world the only one who criesIf I am alone the death of Planet Earth will soon follow

as it shouldCharles Davis Green Valley

Haiku Discipline Five seven and fiveTo achieve your artful goalWord picture writ smallT A Goorian

The Secret of the DovesThe doves with their modest gray plumage Their soft coo or mournful cryAre easy to overlook in the daily bird showFlashy cardinals and orioles shining black ravensHumming birds darting like tiny bright jewelsCapture our gazeWe smile at quail with their topknots And endearing toddling walk at the ever busy sparrowsHunting and pecking and the roadrunner dashing aboutAttention is paid to the fierce visaged hawk and the noisy flickersThe doves keep their own counselQuietly going about their daily businessIn the early morning the flock gathers on telephone wiresFacing west they settle all higgledy piggledyLike lumpy gray beads on a badly strung necklaceThe morning sun warms their backs untilSuddenly the whole flock lifts offAs they turn and wheel in lazy circlesTheir secret is revealed to the fortunate passerbyWhen they pass west to east the underside of every wingIs turned a soft warm gold gilded by the sunGlowing they pass overhead no longer a flockThey become a dazzle of dovesT A Goorian

soon the new year will be here urging us to be better to stop smoking use seat belts drink lowfat milk reduce credit card debt to signal before turning never to swim alone to eat more chicken to watch less tv lose weight to stay conscious what has been will be againmdashwhat has been done will be done againmdashthere is nothing new under the sun ndashEcclesiastes 19(NIV)john j kazlauskas

Sundialsaguaro shadowticks slowly by its neighborsmany decades pass Ann M Penton

A Day on the ShoreEmerging from the cosmic sea We play awhile on the sandy beachThen make our way bit by bitOver pebbles boulders and rocky cliffs We come at last at end of dayTo a level place that bids us stayWe rest awhile quietly And then slip back into the sea Loretta Carmickle

crescent moon reaches highest mountain peak keeps on climbing Ann M Penton

Re-Shaping LifeSummerwarm winter vacations southsaunaswhirlpools and hot tubs--all milder versionsof the blacksmithrsquos task

heat until fluid enoughto re-form in a new shapethen return it to the inevitable coolnesswith fresh new purpose and strength Ann M Penton

Her other faceMountains cloaked in ice and snow Peaks hidden by frozen clouds so lowNot fog from here hiding the sunbut harbingers of more to comeI see deer belly deep in snowFox wraps his tail around his toesAnd bear did to his lair go to sleepWhile rabbits hide in drifts so deepQuietly white sliding sides Of granite mountain snow does hide Tread careful here for death does stayAlong the swiftly changing weather waysSo beautiful So lovely I Do love to enter and abideA quietly white and peaceful placeWhere the Goddess shows Her other faceJan Gaylord

Motivating ForceIs there beauty in a stonewhich has been gracefully thrownas words in themselves may beput together gracefullyIs there beauty in a phraseor a role which syntax playsDo words or stones themselvesbecome motivating elvesDo we usually findthere are some spirits behindany motivating forceThere must be a God of courseMany agnostics may doubtwhat we are talking aboutWalt Abbott

PAGE 7

Celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial Birthday and learn the history of one of the oldest townsites in the State at the Arivaca Home Tour Saturday January 28 10 am - 4 pm Proceeds benefit Arivaca Family and Community Education Association (AFCE) a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Arivaca Old Schoolhouse the oldest standing schoolhouse in Arizona since 1960

Hightlights of the TourNine intriguing and historic places to view and explore a delightful medley of unique and notable places of historic significance including After 50 years of marriage and living in 17 different exotic locations a move to Arivaca to a Santa Fe-style retreat a charming home made from a metal sardine canrdquo with horses and dogs what started as a school and military buildings is a family home full of lovely antiques a charming abode where the owner can enjoy the wildlife a home filled with the artwork of an artist -born in Singapore lived in the Netherlands and then to Arivaca to live and play with grandchildren a 127 year-old school a pioneer cemetery with colorful stories of those residing and one of Esquire Magazinersquos best bars in AmericaYippeeTickets are $10 each and available in January at Green Valley Chamber of Commerce Lavonnersquos Hair Design amp Day Spa and Arivaca Library - also by mail Dotti Rees PO Box 652 Arivaca AZ 85601 For more information or to reserve tickets for Tour Day pick-up call Dotti at 398-3262 or email dottireesgmailcomLocal non-profit groups have organized activities to make the day even more pleasurable For Breakfast 8 to 11 am a delicious breakfast sponsored by Arivaca

Area Health Services served at Sweet Peas Cafe For Lunch 10 am to 4 pm the Arivaca Community Center Board will serve Sonoran stuffed chicken quiche salad rice pilaf dessert and drinks at the Center Local Girl Scout Troop 3098 will offer cookies for sale Look for their Cookie Wagon at the Community Center St Ferdinandrsquos Catholic Church 10 am to 4pm will serve home-made tamales beans desserts have religious items for sale and give tours of the historic church featuring stations of the cross by De Grazia Other points of interest during the day from 10 am to 4 pm Friends of the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge will be at the Cienaga to answer questions about the Refuge Arivaca Fire Department Auxillary will hold an open house and have t-shirts for sale Southwest Institute for Violence Free Learning (SWIVL) you can learn about their mission animal sanctuary and rescue at the Library Friends of the Arivaca Library will have used books book bags and t-shirts available for purchase Stop by Arivaca Human Resources and check out the bake sale rummage sale and visit the Quarter Store Arivaca Community Garden will offer fresh produce and other local delights at Marianrsquos Market All of these activities and the Tour locations will be easy to locate on the map that will accompany the Home Tour ticketLocal businesses have also made special plans Be sure and visit the Arivaca Mart Dollar Store amp More Arivaca Mercantile Co Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee Co Billrsquos Rock Shop Cinderella House Antiques amp Collectibles La Gitana Cantina Nature Scent Essential Oil Gift Shop Sweet Peas Cafe Virginiarsquos Mexican Food Stand ldquoLa Rancheritardquo Arivaca Ceramic Shop and Main Street Artistsrsquo Co-op

Public NoticeIn compliance with RUS Bulletin 1790-1 Section 6 31 b which in effect states that once each calendar year we shall furnish the statement on non-discrimination in news-papers which are in the circulation area in which we operate we are issuing the follow-ing statement for publication

Non-Discrimination StatementTrico Electric Cooperative Inc is the recipient of Federal fi nancial assistance from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) The USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race color national origin age disability and where applicable sex marital status familial status parental status religion sexual orientation genetic information political beliefs reprisal or because all or part of an individualrsquos income is derived from any public assistance program (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille large print audiotape etc) should contact USDArsquos TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD) To fi le a com-plaint of discrimination write to USDA Director Offi ce of Civil Rights 1400 Indepen-dence Avenue SW Washington DC 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866)377-8642 (relay voice users) Trico Electric Cooperative Inc is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Arivaca Home Tour amp Historic Places 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley

Border Issues Concert amp Fair

Friday amp SaturdayJanuary 13-14

The 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert and Fair will be held at The Good Shepherd United Church of Christ 17750 S La Cantildeada Sahuarita A concert by Holly Near accompanied by John Bucchino Friday at 7 pm will begin the weekend Holly is a unique combination of entertainer teacher and activist Tickets - $20 donation Border Issues Fair registration begins at 8 am Saturday January 14 with keynote presentations by Dr Jason De Leon Professor of Anthropology at the Univ of Michigan at 9 am followed by Margo Cowan Pima County Public Defender The fair will conclude at 1 pm Dr De Leon will speak about the Undocumented Migration Project a long-term study of the contemporary migration of people from Northern Sonora to Southern Arizona which he directs He argues that the artifacts left by undocumented migrants in the desert of Arizona are an important historical record of a violent social process created by institutionalized border enforcement practices He will also discuss what these artifacts can tell us about undocumented migration human suffering and the politics of desert conservation Margo Cowan well known for her 25 years as an outspoken defender of migrants will speak out of her keen awareness of and experience with border and immigration policy and law In addition to serving as Pima County Public Defender Cowan was a Sanctuary leader board member of Derechos Humanos and co-founder of the group No More Deaths Pablo Peregrina will provide music during the morning Peregrina grew up in Ambos Nogales plays a smooth mix of mariachi merengue and rock and roll mixed with a twist of social justice music Information displays and representatives from numerous humanitarian and action and advocacy groups involved with immigration issues and the lives of migrants will be present include including Borderlinks Just Coffee No More Deaths Humane Borders Samaritans Border Action Network Consul for Protection and Legal Affairs-Consulate General of Mexico Sahuarita Food Bank-Good Shepherd and the Sierra ClubA $10 donation per person will cover all expenses of the Fair including healthy snacks during the morning Attendees are asked to bring winter hats gloves belts and backpacks for those in the desert Advance tickets are available For more information call the Rev Randy Mayer 520-625-1375 or Shura Wallin 520- 399-1454

Economic Solutions amp Hope for the Future

Faced with a continuing recession that offers little

hope for job growth the loss of retirement savings homes that are worth less than their purchase price a European Union euro crisis threatening to bring down the world economy a financial regulatory system unable to regulate excesses of speculation that threaten even the concept of secure savings and an American political system paralyzed and unable to agree on basic measures to revive the economy with such items as daily news fare where does one find a way forward a hope for a future economy able to provide financial security for a rapidly growing and increasingly interdependent global populationThese issues and a dynamic and hopeful response to them will be the topic of a presentation and discussion sponsored by the Baharsquoi community of Santa Cruz County and will take place at

Nogales Hilltop Gallery 2 to 4 pm - January 15 2012

Admission is free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515The speaker and discussion leader will be Bob Phillips Mr Phillips holds degrees in government and international development from Dartmouth and Stanford universities He was the Stanford exchange scholar to the American University of Beirut and was the director of the National Baharsquoi office of Youth Affairs

Page 8 january 2012 ConneCtion

Stewart amp Laurel Loew

A gua L i n d a Fa rm Jou r n a l - Ja n u a r y

Unitarian UniversalistCongregation

SUNDAY SERVICES - 1000 AMRev William Haney

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Jan 1 - Letting Go with a Grip -Rev HaneyJan 8 - Renewing Our Walking Together -Rev HaneyJan 15 - Mennonite amp UU but Mostly Mennonite- Dr Loretta WillemsJan 22 - What is it Worth to You - Rev HaneyJan 29 - Bringing Justice to Phoenix UU Assembly PSWD chair Carolyn Saunders

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Open 7 days - Lunch 11-2 Dinner at 5 (closed tues amp sun evenings)

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It seems that it has been many years since we have had consecutive days of rain like what

we experienced this December It was utterly glorious to see gray all around the thick fog hiding the Santa Ritas from view and cold icy puddles in the mornings (It is also glorious to be living in a part of the world where days like this are followed by sunshine and t-shirt afternoons) Not so glorious - the many leaks in the roofs of the farm ndash our house the main house and the horse barn - remind us that the

patchwork done after the monsoons was not effective and buckets were strategically placed in many rooms The driveway to the farm became slick and I got the pickup stuck in thick mud by the greenhouse My old appaloosa who is ldquowinteringrdquo close to the house where a rich senior diet is easier to dispense was dripping and his ears cold to the touch I kept asking Stewart if we should move Cody into the barn out of the rain and his repeated response was that Cody was a horse and that he was fine Finally I couldnrsquot stand it anymore and concluded that whether or not the horse would prefer to be dry was no longer the point ndash I would be more comfortable knowing he was warn and snug in a stall So I bundled up in the best wintery waterproof clothes I could muster (we Arizona folks donrsquot have this sort of attire readily on hand and this involved digging into the back of my closet

to unearth ski clothes that I havenrsquot seen in years) and with Stewart in tow went to the barn A few bales of sweet warm straw a fresh tub of water and a manger full of alfalfa awaited Cody when I walked the dripping old gelding into the stall I watched my horse for a few minutes my elbows leaning on the bottom half of the Dutch door while he munched lazily on his hay water still dripping from his flanks and his nostrils exhaling warm clouds in the frigid air as he chewed The opposite side of the stall was left open to the paddock behind to allow Cody more freedom of movement if he wanted so that his old legs would not stiffen up ldquoAre you happy babyrdquo Stewart asked putting his arm around me ldquoThanks Stewrdquo I replied contentedly and we trudged back through the mud and rain to the warmth of the house

A couple of hours later I drove the truck up to the bus stop to pick up my son The rain had not let up and it was dark out and very cold Patches my Australian Sheppard eagerly joined me on what is a daily trip down the driveway I am sure he canrsquot read the hands on the clock on the wall but non-the-less Patches knows when it is time to get his boy and is waiting for me at the door to hop into the cab of the truck (this night with muddy paws of course) The bus had evidently come early because we encountered Jesse halfway down the driveway soaking wet in the dark his tennis shoes covered in wet earth Cuddling up to Patches and thanking him for his warmth Jesse gratefully stayed in the truck while I drove to the barn to check on my pampered old horse The light was on in his stall but the large chocolate brown form with a polka-dotted rump was nowhere to be seen ldquoMust be laying down in the strawhelliprdquo I smiled at the thought of my horse enjoying the warm bed we had made for him but at closer inspection Cody was not there ldquoCodyrdquo I called and his head moved into the light from the paddock behind Cody was

standing in the rain ldquoYou moronrdquo I said Cody pricked his ears in my direction but was not interested in reentering the stall I added some more feed to his manger to bribe him in and drove back to the house ldquoHowrsquos Codyrdquo Stewart asked ldquoSoaking wetrdquo I said and Stewart smiled a knowing smile The next morning it was still drizzling but I put Cody back out into his large paddock He is a horse He is fine

The hens however are on strike I have about two dozen chickens - 16 Rhode Island Reds 4 Leghorns and a Barred Rock Most are older and donrsquot lay consistently anyway but seven of them are young and lay a nice big egg everyday For the past week though I have found at best three eggs a day A couple of weeks ago I was supplying our family and friends with a carton of eggs each week selling one or two and still had enough to cook at least one dinner of quiche or omelets At this rate I might need to buy some eggs I enter the hen house a few times a day (one of the hens likes to eat eggs so frequent visits are needed) and threaten my girls with the soup pot They look at me excited and clucking since I almost always come with a tidbit from the kitchen to share They ignore my scolding and greedily gobble up over-ripe grapes stale chips or whatever yummy treats I have As the afternoon turns to evening I return one last time to check the nests and make sure everyone is locked up for the night Often a lazy old Rhode Island will already have perched high in the coop for the night and I have to wave my hand over my head to keep her from using it as a step in her trip downward to look for scraps (I have suffered one black eye and an ugly long scratch down my cheek from my hens using my head in this way) No eggs ldquoLadiesrdquo I scold ldquoyoursquore headed for the soup pot Better get to workrdquo They cluck and fuss and step on my shoes but make no apologies for the lack of production Hopefully they will adjust to the temperatures and get busy soon

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Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site

January 5 1030amSpecial tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site south of the Park that preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site including residence foundations plaza area refuse area and partial irrigation ditch Meet at the Parkrsquos Visitor Center Tour involves a walk of about 1frac14 miles Bring walking shoes sunscreen and hat $5 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park Tour limited to 15 reservations encouraged

Spanish Colonial Living History January 20 12-3pm

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) 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 $4 adult $2 youth 7-13 children free

Walking Tour of Old Town January 20 amp 27 call for time

A guided tour of the Old Town section of Tubac with Alice Keene Explore the original adobe buildings and learn about Tubacrsquos rich history Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat $5

Tubac Historical Societyrsquos Annual Luncheon Meeting

ldquoHollywood and the Santa Cruz Valleyrdquo

January 26 12 noon

The Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual luncheon meeting features guest speakers Bob Shelton founder of Old Tucson Studios and Don Collier Western movie and television actor Shelton and Collier whose careers have spanned sixty years in the film industry will recount their experiences with Hollywood actors and movies filmed in the Santa Cruz ValleyAt the Tubac Golf Resort amp Spa 1 Avenue de Otero Road Tubac Admission $30 Advance reservations only Reservations 520-398-2020 or infoTHS-TubacorgONGOING

January Events at Tubac Presidio

Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park offers walks to the Santa

Cruz River on Wednesday mornings December 2011 through April 2012 The one-hour walks leave the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center at 1030 am following the level unpaved trail to the Santa Cruz River and back The distance is about frac12 mile Participants need comfortable shoes and water The forest along the river is an excellent example of the rare southwestern riparian environment and provides a critical habitat for wildlife that live in and migrate through the Santa Cruz Valley Discussions during the walks may include Orsquoodham people missions and settlement plant and animal identification the mesquite bosque (forest) and riparian environments and current issues related to the Santa Cruz River Part of the walk follows the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historical Trail Although the guided walk will return to the mission participants may continue on their own along the Anza Trail north for 45 miles to Tubac The trail closely follows the river crossing twice on narrow bridges The trail is level sandy and relatively easy

Because the area is rich in wildlife particularly birds binoculars are useful The entrance fee for Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is $300 per person with no additional charge for participation in the River Walk Interagency Senior Access and Annual Passes are accepted For information about the guided walks call Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park at 520-398-2341 ext 0

River walks at tumacaacutecori natl Historical Park

ldquoCavalcade of Historyrdquo Art Exhibit The Alan B Davis Gallery - 16 paintings from the Arizona Highways ldquoCavalcade of Historyrdquo collection by renowned Western artist William Ahrendt

ENCOUNTERS ndash A Native American Ethnic Costume Exhibit Now through February 26 2012 A glimpse into the lives of the Yaqui Seri Tohono Oodham and Yuma Indians Featuring apparel artifacts dolls and historic photographs Ongoing Exhibits included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children free

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My grandson Jim is here visiting for the holidays and has been

doing some riding One of the things that came up was cues I decided since I teach this all the time I should write a little about what a cue is and how it worksBetter commutation with our horse is always a high priority with riders When we are out on trail and find ourselves in a difficult situation we need to be able to establish direction To do this we use our rein and leg cues They better work or we may find ourselves on the ground and walking A cue is a signal Itrsquos kind of like a secret word something you and your horse understand Horses recognize patterns They learn that when one thing happens then certain other things always happen afterwards ―good or badHave you ever wondered why your horse always does the same thing in the same place For instance he slows down to a walk on the far side of the arena in the same place every time Horses have great memories and remember what happened just before they experienced something This is where the cue comes in It can be anything that is repeated to form a patternIf you always feed at 5 orsquoclock you will notice your horse waiting at the fence The horse recognizes a

pattern Yoursquore coming out of the house at the same time each day and feed forming a pattern Your coming out at 5 becomes the cue and the feed is the reward for being at the fence Try to remember your horse is always learning - whether right or wrong So when you are working in the arena and the horse slows down on the back side it is you established a pattern by allowing your horse to do this in the first place The reward of the slowing down is the walk A new cue is born not one you want but itrsquos there never the less Now you must fix the mistake and change the unintended cueThere are no set cues there is no magic in any cue we give our horse A cue will be what you make it so be careful If you want to whistle the Star Spangled Banner to get him to speed up you can do that Itrsquos not the cue itself getting the horse to respond correctly Instead itrsquos the time taken teaching the horse to follow the pattern you want Once he understands the cue he will get ready to respond correctly Cues we can count on are called a conditioned responseHorses like people sometimes do things to avoid a negative consequence But like us they will respond with a lot more energy and enthusiasm when a reward awaits A cue is a cue regardless of whether you are teaching your horse tricks or to hold a steady speed on the rail ldquoMake the right things easy and the wrong things difficult ~ Ray Hunt ~ Safe Trails and a HAPPY NEW YEAR

Confused about Cues

January 9 930 am American Assoc of University Women Green Valley Branch American Legion Post 66 1560 W Duval Mine Road Sahuarita Guest speaker Bob Phillips Exec Director of the Santa Cruz Community Foundation SCCF provides assistance to a variety of programs on both sides of the US-Mexico border Bob talks on ways to find solutions to the challenges of this border region Contact Elizabeth Beyrer 269-7701

Green Valley Meetings

Thurs Jan 19 ndash 1 to 3p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Dr GV Short Program Gordon Gray will present ldquoFamily Legends and Fablesrdquo Main Program ldquoCollateral and Allied Familiesrdquo by Edie Sly Feb 18 is the date for our Annual Genealogy Seminar featuring Dr Tom Jones Details and registration at wwwrootswebancestrycom~azgvgs

Tarenta Baldeschi

ins ea son

PAGE 11

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Last January we shared with you what blessings had manifested at Avalon Organic Gardens amp EcoVillage In each of these answered prayers lies direction and inspiration in what you could do as well in your own gardens Many of these techniques were introduced in this ldquoIn Seasonrdquo column Here are some of our answered prayers which we are truly grateful formiddot Dreams come true We are finding earthworms in our soil (none were here for a long time) which has improved with an increase of organic compost and mulch as well as by not using chemicals pesticides and herbicides Drainage and water retention are getting in better balance each year The effective micro-organism (EM) applications have been a successmiddot Ask and they will come Invite your family friends neighbors and volunteers to join you and experience together the upliftment of your garden in many ways Here at Avalon Gardens we come together twice a week for a ldquoHands in the Soil dayrdquo With volunteers of up to 30-40 people at times we are able to harvest mulch weed plant build compost piles clean and order the gardens Some of the volunteers come from Tucson and we have visitors from out of state as well Thank you all middot Never give up trying Despite a permanence of Bermuda grass in all of our pastures we were able to increase our gardens this year and had the most abundant harvest to date By inter-planting alfalfa and allowing other native

weeds (purslane amaranth lambsquarter and mustard) to outgrow the grass it became less vigorousmiddot Some government programs help One National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program to convert flood irrigation to drip tape irrigation was approved and implemented on three acres This helped us to irrigate quicker and more precisely with less amount of water and energy When temperatures rose over 100 degrees we were able to keep the roots of our plants cool enoughmiddot Improved technology can assist small gardens and farms in big ways We improved the irrigation system by purchasing a raised bed plastic mulch layer that also lays the drip tape into the soil in one go with the tractor This held back the bermuda grass and kept the moisture as well as the warmth in the soil in the fall when it got cold This was a huge time-saving featuremiddot Another government program helps Another National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program helped us build a new unheated high tunnel (hoophouse) greenhouse (20rsquo x 108rsquo) This extended our harvest in all seasonsmiddot Better local CSA distribution In mid-June we decided to withdraw from our Tucson delivery and in September from Green Valley delivery Our CSA membership has stabilized locally and many come to pick up in Tubac or at our gardens Our Green Valley members pick up together with one driver We save time and resources and are able to keep the prices low If you have extra vegetables in your gardens ask your neighbors and friends to pick them up middot More education more gardeners We have hosted numerous workshops with university colleges and other organizations

We are also teaching twice a week the Mexicayotl Acadamy (4th and 5th grade) from Nogales They are planning their own school garden now Many individual and group tours have benefitted all year roundmiddot Alliances Formed Somos la SemillamdashldquoWe are the Seedrdquo a network of grassroots groups organizations funders farmers and clinics in Arizona-Sonora borderlands working together to grow our future through healthy food systems received another grant from WHY Hunger We are now distributing it through mini-grants to small farms gardeners and other neighborhood nonprofit organizations to increase a better local food systemmiddot Plant a Food Forest Our Food Forest Project (one acre) is getting stronger It was able to collect millions of gallons of rainwater and produced several vegetable crops already The alfalfa is coexisting with the Bermuda and our chickens are feasting on lots of greens and insects Many perennials and trees are getting established More will be planted this coming spring We have inspired many to start their own small or large ones

middot Turkeys and guinea hens are not just for eating The grasshoppers were on the run (or rather jump) when we let the turkeys and guineas roam the gardens Even if they canrsquot get them all they slowed down the impact and saved many cropsmiddot Write about and share your experiences I am truly thankful for the opportunity of being able to write for the Connection for another year Thank you all for supporting their cause and important community buildingmiddot There are of course many more answered prayers not mentioned here which many of them are very personal The highest gift to give and receive is the love of God and without all of your support and friendship this sanctuarymdashAvalon Organic Gardens Farm and Ranchmdashwould not have been able to bless and touch so many customers visitors and students Come to visit we give tours every week Call (520) 603-9932 and visit our updated website at wwwavalongardensorgThank you again and have a blessed year Tarenta Baldeschi (Change Agent)

Reflection and Answered Prayers for 2011

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

HOUrs MON- FrI 8 am - 5 pm - sAT 10 am - 5 pm ClOseD sUNDAYs amp HOlIDAYs - Call for Holiday schedule

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Located at 14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

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

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

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

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca Clinic

submitted by Glo Williams

We who have jumped on board to get the Arivaca Action Center

rolling are excited to see things taking shape We want to share the news and invite you to participateHaving been given the opportunity to use the former Carivaca property in ways that would benefit Arivaca we began with the question of what our community needs Quick to emerge were an Early Learning Center adult education overnight accommodations for out-of-town visitors gardens workshops and retreats (in the areas of wellness the arts sustainability natural building primitive skills and birding) and office or studio space for local individuals Our mission statement purposely general can contain just about anything that we might undertake ldquoto provide a space offering opportunities which enhance rural livingrdquo We are in the process of becoming incorporated as a non-profitThe upcoming Home Tour on Saturday January 28th gives us a chance to share our visions show off the building and invite you to co-create with us Come see the facility and a display of artwork from local children and adults Enjoy sweet treats and tea while you take in the scene It is just a short saunter across the road from the Arivaca Community CenterThe Action Center is renting the property from its owner Project PPEP A growing membership is stepping up to cover basic monthly and small start-up expenses Funding for programs and infrastructure will be sourced elsewhere Each member or sponsor is pledging a monthly

amount comfortable to their budget Donations of any amount are also most welcome Join the supporters by contacting Carlota Wray at 398-9051 During the Home Tour and thereafter we will have DonorSponsor sign-up cards to facilitate this processFor the overnight accommodations we are looking for donations of another kind stuff We need to furnish the rooms with beds chairs linens curtains etc We also need kitchenware dishes utensils potspans etc We would love donations of items in good condition Please contact Kathy Sheldon at 398-2839 PPEP is providing us with some office and school type furnishings so we are already on our wayWhat do you want to learn What do you need The ball is rolling Physical therapy sessions will be taking place at the Action Center from 330-530 on Wednesday afternoons Effort is underway to create an English language class Contact Michelle Fornier at 429-4307 with your thoughtsAnd what skills would you like to share Our community is full of treasures both known and hidden ndash you know who you are We would like to fatten up our committees so if yoursquod like to help create spaces programs subscribers funding or do management administration upkeep repairslet us knowYou can contact the board via email at ArivacaActionCenterIncgmailcom Current phone contact is Glo Williams at 398-9735Our next general board meeting is Sunday January 8th at 4pm at the Action Center We welcome your curiosity and input

whatrsquos going on at the Arivaca Action center

submitted by Julie BealAs you make arrangements to attend or work at the Arivaca Home Tour this year on Saturday January 28 2012 Arivaca Area Health Services (AAHS) hopes that you will include a hearty breakfast in your plansAAHSArivaca Clinic Board will be serving a delicious breakfast at the Sweet Peas Cafe (corner of Universal Ranch Road and Arivaca Ranch Road) from 8 am to 11 am The menu features several choices pancakes and sausage pancakes and scrambled eggs scrambled eggs and sausage or biscuits and gravy Each choice will include fruit orange juice and coffee milk or tea Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and under

AAHS Arivaca Home tour Pancake Breakfast

A new feature this year designed to help those working on the Tour will be carryout service from 8 am to 9 am Individual and group orders may be placed before January 28th by calling Julie Beal at 398-2160 On the morning of the Tour please call Sweet Peas Cafe at 398-9200 to place ordersWe hope you will join us for a great breakfast before you begin your day at the Arivaca Home Tour Itrsquos a fun way to support our Arivaca Clinic and health-related programs in our communityWe would also like to thank Jenni Stern owner of Sweet Peas Cafe and Catering for giving us this opportunity to hold the breakfast at her beautiful little cafe

by Maggie MilinovitchThe group that is working on the First Saturday events and placing ads promoting tourism in Arivaca decided to loosely form an organization with an identifying name It is ldquoArivaca Alive ndash promoting Art Business amp Culturerdquo Another acronym AA-ABC We are not trying nor do we wish to be a chamber of commerce However we are raising some funds to help with the costs of events and advertising Another reason for a name is to perhaps get the Arizona Department of Tourism to put us on their map Every wide spot in the road is listed ndash but not Arivaca An official name might get their attention as individuals letters have so far been ignored They canrsquot come if they donrsquot know wersquore hereThe grouprsquos first major ad purchase was in Discover Southern Arizona a slick magazine for tourists put out by Green Valley News The full page ad is accompanied by photos and an article It is my fervent hope that prospective visitors will get passed the dismal photo layout and take time to read Karen Walengarsquos excellent article Many thanks Karen The concept of the group and First Saturdays is to assure visitors that Arivaca is not only a lovely place to visit with many attractions but that it

is perfectly safe and welcoming With the economic downturn that doesnrsquot look to be upturning anytime soon tourism is a way to keep Arivaca arts and businesses going which provides local jobs The First Saturday event in December featured a ldquoCandy Shackrdquo Many locals donated wonderful candies and ornaments for us to sell We made in excess of $500 The money was raised for the kids of Arivaca New playground equipment at the Community Center that they all could enjoy is be the best use of the funds Ellen Dursema is researching the purchase for usAs with all endeavors in Arivaca volunteers are most welcome Volunteering can be showing up on the First Saturdays with your crafts home-grown veggies etc or pitching in with one of the events So far most of the businesses and non-profit organizations in town are involved to some degree helping share the load Plus itrsquos kind of fun being creative in a new direction We do hold meetings but only on an as needed basis and they are informal For the most part we email ndash so if yoursquod like to be included on the email list send note to ArivacaAliveaolcom

Arivaca Alive

Page 13

Estate amp Moving Sales

Valenzuela Group bullGinny amp Buddy ValenzuelaHC65 Box 6256 Amado AZ 85645 (520) 398-9665

cougartrailwildbluenet bull wwwazseniorbuddiescom

senior Buddies is owned and operated by Ginny amp Buddy - working as a team to operate an honest reliable service Insured Call or email for free consultation We are a ldquocommission onlyrdquo company

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom isLocallyOwned ampOperated

261-2411

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

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

Wednesday Prayer Meeting amp Bible Study - 6 pm - Potluck at 500

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Sunday Praise amp Worship Service 600 pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor

17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Those who passed away in 2011Molly Membrila 11111

Muriel Noon 12011Manuel Gonzalez 21122Albert Dojaquez 21111

Bobby Keller 31711Yjinio Aguirre 32611

Kip Ripley 32611Donald Larkin 4711

Ernest Gisclair 41111Jerry Valenzuela 52011

Ralph Davis 53111Rusty Cummings 62311Monico Gonzales 7111

Carl Johnson 8411Mary Ann Daffron 8911

Anita Alvarez 82511Harry Free 92411

Sandra Cornwell 101211Tony Prevor 101811

DeYette Minard Johnson 101911Becky Sheets 102811

Brian Kiley 11711Dennis Pariso 111311

Angelina Jaurequi 111511Susie Cuestas Durbin 12511

James Johnson 122711

submitted by Mary Kasulaitis

Rebecca Lynn (Becky) was born to Tom and Carmela Kemper in Sacramento CA on June 17 1967 and passed from this life on October 28 2011 in Arivaca AZBecky who was very much a tomboy in her youth developed a tough direct no-nonsense exterior as she grew up (No doubt in part from the perpetual teasing and spoiling by her 4 older brothers) She also grew to have a very tender and generous heart along with a fearless spirit A direct result of the example set by her parents and older sisterBecky developed an affinity for horses early on and became an accomplished rider in both Western Saddle and Dressage Her early riding years were spent Barrel racing and pleasure riding in California with an opportunity to learn Dressage while living with her family in Germany Becky also herded cattle with her Dad and could often be seen riding the horses in and around ArivacaBecky also enjoyed reading music dancing children parties and traveling Becky was very social and took great pleasure in spending time with family and friends and her community She was always available to lend a hand Her most recent joy was found spending time with her granddaughter Brooke Another joy was watching wrestling with brother-in-law Paul Her joyful laughter could be heard all over the houseHer most significant work accomplishments came during her

tenure as Manager of the Arivaca Human Resources During Beckyrsquos 10 years there she met with elected government officials to retain or expand existing programs and services identify and propose new services and programs and secure adequate funding

to sustain them Beckyrsquos effective management ensured that many in need would receive vital life-sustaining services and financial aide Additionally Beckyrsquos guidance also helped many teens to stay on a healthy and productive pathBecky is survived by her two sons Anthony and Damien her granddaughter Brooke her mother Carmela Kemper her sister Linda Van Fossen her brothers Brian Tim and Michael Kemper 11 nieces and nephews and 4 great-nieces and nephews She is dearly loved and tremendously missed A community celebration of Beckyrsquos life was held at her parentrsquos home in Arivaca on November 19 2011 We are very thankful and grateful for the outpouring of love and generosity by the wonderful people of Arivaca during this time of sadness and lossSpecial thank you to Rebecca Gibson for helping us release Becky to Godrsquos careHer Loving Family

In Memory of Rebecca Lynn SheetsArivaca Fire District Report

Omar RoodAt the November reorganization Mark Dresang stated he did not want to continue as Chair I was elected to replace him Kathleen Wishnick was reelected as Treasurer and Terry Tompkins was reelected as ClerkAlso at the November meeting the application form for the Fire Chief position was finalized and posted If you are interested in the position you may access the application at our web site arivacafiredistrictorg The board intends to announce finalists for interviews at our January meeting If you have any questions you think we should ask the candidates please write them and give to one of the Board or to Patti Jent our Deputy Clerk We have also begun the process of outfitting one of our ambulances for Advanced Life Support services This service will only be available when a paramedic is on volunteer status but when that is the case the increased capability could be lifesavingAt the December meeting the Board reaffirmed our goal of applying for a Certificate of Need (CON) which if granted would allow the Fire District ambulance service to transport This would reduce the time to hospital for our citizens as the wait for Southwest Ambulance would be eliminated Since we do not have the resources to provide 247 coverage it is important to note that Southwest would keep their CON and provide backup service when our Fire District could not respond There will be costs associated with the CON but there is also increased revenue which should more than offset those costs Please feel free to speak to me or to any of our board members on your hopes or concerns for the Fire District

For a single subscription send $18 to

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Arivaca Meetings amp ActivitiessATUrDAYs every sat - 9am Marians Market - Downtown 1st sat - 9am - Human Resources rUMMAGe sAle 3rd sat - 1pm - AFCe Old School (or at Library--call first) 3pm Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting MONDAYs - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse 2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire District Auxilary - at the Fire House

TUesDAYs 2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-5239 3rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 398-0022last Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHUrsDAYs 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call 398-9859 3rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg - Fire HousesUNDAYs - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for seasonally changing times - 398-2839 1st sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop -Town water yard last sun - 530pm - Arivaca local Monthly Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home

FOr KIDs Tues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 pm Creative Play recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Community Center) Call Ellen 398-3010TeeN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WeDs - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIrl sCOUTs for all ages Contact Patti Hanson - 398- 9411FOr seNIOrsTeATIMe FOr seNIOrs (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmseNIOr OUTINGs One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771 seNIOr HIKING ClUB - Mondays at 8 am Call Ellen at the Arivaca Community Center for more information 398-3010

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patio

bull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use Microsoft Word Excel Publisher or Power Point

bull Homework help available

bullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch library hours are Closed sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and sat 9-5

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

Septic SyStemS Licensed Bonded amp insured

bull Free estimates bull References

bull 30 yrs experience

RD Ayers bull Arivaca cell 820-2947 bull 520-398-9654 rdsbackhoeservicegmailcom

RDrsquos BAcKHOe SeRVice

middot Perk tests middot GradinG middot trenchinG

middot certiFied insPector and desiGner

cOmplete inStAllAtiOn amp RepAiR

By Mary KasulaitisMark your calendars for two Arizona Humanities Council Speakers Bureau programs historian Jay Van Orden will present Warriors and Beyond A Closer Look at the Clothing Equipment and Lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache featuring the 1886 photos of C S Fly as well as other photos and his own extensive research This yearrsquos program by Jay promises to be as fascinating as last yearrsquos Friday January 20 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School 17180 W 4th Street ArivacaHistorian Tom Sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old School during the Arivaca Home Tour on Saturday January 28 from 10 am to 1 pm Tomrsquos Arizona History book is a standard in the field and the revised edition is being published in January

To celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial cowboy folk musician Greg Scott will present a program The (Sometimes) Rocky Road to Statehood in Poetry and Song illustrating the path from Territory to Statehood for Arizona-- a decade-long struggle on Saturday February 11 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School The Book Club meets on the Second Tuesday of the Month at 2 pm This month we are reading Still Alice by Lisa Genova Come and join us for some eclectic reading Call the Arivaca Library for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Mary or Coey for more information at 594-5239

library news

4-H christmas cookie Day

submitted by Barbara StockwellNine of the older 4-H members leaders Barbara Hogg and Barbara Stockwell and parents Lindle Hamilton Chris Stockwell and Bryan Hayes with the 4-H Clubrsquos best friend and supporter Dotti Rees came together after a short 4-H business meeting (also attended by project leaders Tony Arvizu and Jack Rees) to put together 24 cookie plates for Arivaca seniors and some of the supportive entities in our town An amazing amount of delicious cookies were brought by everyone and the plates were piled high All took part in the

Above COOkIE DAy work crew front JT and Jakie Hogg back l to r Paul Arvizu Jacob Ignacio Josiah Hamilton Andie Lynn Stockwell Geno Johnson Elora Arvizu and Sienna Wallen

Right Melva Robin gets a hug from Dotti Rees along with her plate of cookies

fun which was followed by pizza cooked by Chris A few extra cookies were eaten for dessert Then Lindle Dotti and Bryan loaded up their vehicles and drove us all over the townsite hills and valleys of Arivaca We sang carols at the stops and fun was had by all One of the last stops was at Mary Scottrsquos home It was an oasis in the desert as everyone was tired and thirsty by that time Mother ldquoMrdquo graciously received her cookies and Mary filled cups of water for the crowd There were treats too We were so thankful for the rest break Kids performing at the annual Winterfest held at the Arivaca Community

Center in December The evening was filled with a delicious dessert buffet performances people playing music good conversations and a raffle that netted some lucky folks wonderful prizes This event is a fund raiser to help support the Center

GrAss-FeD BeeF available at the Amado Mini Market Locally grown on irrigated pasture

FOr reNT-rV hookup Amado private ranch corrals available pool includes water $300 520-248-3333

COsMOserVICes Revelatory Teachings and discussions from The URANTIA Book at Avalon Gardens EcoVillage Tumacacori---Spiritual Leaders Gabriel of Urantia and Niaacutenn Emerson Chase Sundays 1000 am Hear the CosmoWorship Bright amp Morning Star Choir Organic lunch follows Tours Available Donations appreciated We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

40 ACres ndash Moyza Ranch Road $149900-Rolling hills amp flat area for pasturegarden located just frac34 from paved Arivaca road 12 miles from I-19 Owner FinancingCall Donna Schenek REALTOR 520-403-5032 Coldwell Banker (Donnaschenekazmovescom)

FOr sAle BY OWNer 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $295000 Terms Call 480-993-8272

MAssAGe IN ArIVACA or Green Valley by Kathi Abbott I will come to your home Make appointments at your convenience 520-904-9442

DeBBIe Thompson is celebrating her birthday on January 21st ndash she will be 58 years old She invites everyone to a potluck party at La Gitana Cantina from 4 to 6 pm Karoake or bring your instruments and play ndash she loves music

JANrsquos TlC amp KIsses - Pet Grooming 398-2603

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

FOr sAle Or reNT - BY OWNer 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

ArT IN AMADO Buffalo Son Studio - Open Draw every Saturday morning 9am - 12pm Bring your drawing materials and join others in the practice of drawing from observation Coming in February Buffalo Son Studio a satellite location for The Drawing Studio Drawing Fundamentals Level 1 An eight week course designed for the beginner as well as those with some background to learndeepen their understanding of drawing principals towards a more effective drawing practice and the core of what it is to draw which is how to observe Starts Sunday Feb 12th thru April 1st 1pm - 4pm Call The Drawing Studio (520) 629-0947 or visit wwwthedrawingstudioorg to register Buffalo Son Studio is located 9 Amado-Montosa Rd off the East Frontage Rd between I-19 Exits 42 amp 48 call 398-9144 for more information Happy New Year to All

CONCerT 2PM sAT JAN7 rOsTADT GeNerATIONs CONCerT Southwest amp Mexican music at the UU Church at Amado TerritoryI-19Exit 48 E Call Marla 520-0890 for tickets

ArIVACA QIGONG will meet at the Community Center on second Saturdays 114 211 and 310 from 10 am lsquotil noon Two complete programs beginners from 10-11 cleansing from11-12 Qigong is not strenuous and can be done seated Suggested donation $5 Call Mary at 398-0022 with questions

rV $20day $100Week $300Month Full Hookup Electric incld Tent$10 wwwuniversalranchrvcom 760-608-3386

2+ ACres Arivaca Ranch Rd near Arivaca all paved Roads Property fenced with well workshop storage and studio apartment Double-wide needs work $68500 OWC trade possible Discount for cash 520- 760-1981

Page 19 COst 25 CEnts PEr wOrD bullYoucount-Iaccept

PaymentmustbemadepriortopublicationForFreeampNon-profitadsONLY-NoCharge

NOPHONEORDERSPLEASE-OnlywrittenadsacceptedbullDeadline 26th of each month

to Place an Un-Classified Ad Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email soAZVoxaolcom

Un-Classifieds

UrANTIA Book Fellowship Meeting and Classes---Mondays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon Organic Gardens EcoVillage facilitated by Elders and Ministers of Global Community Communications Alliance We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

rDrsquos BACKHOe serVICe Septic Systems Perk Tests Trenching amp Grading Free estimates 30 yrs exp Federally certified Licensed amp Insured RD Ayers 520-398-9654

May you have a happy amp prosperous New Year

Page 15

Robertos Electric bullResidential amp Commercial

cell 305-0729 English 398-3044

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

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520-399-1302

Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake

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Tradesmen

HAVe A DrUG PrOBleM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAl-ANON FAMIlY GrOUPs Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon 11am Beginner Mtg Mon 12pm Thurs 7pm Fri 11am Info 520-323-2229 or www al-anon-az org

TUBAC Al-ANON AA MTGs Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ArIVACA AA MeeTINGs Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONers-AA mtg Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

Ar e A suppor T meeT ings

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In business in Arizona 30 years

Located In Arivaca

520-398-3326Cell 520-975-1127

bull WELL DRILLING ∙ PLumbING REPAIRs

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Dan Haughtbull Licensedbull bondedbull Insured

Amado Space CorralFor all your storage needs

Located next to Amado Post Office

398-9431

We price match

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m Places to Go m People to See m Things to Do

In Arivaca In Tubac In Amado In Green Val

In Nogales

In Patagonia

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

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

Index of Spanish common names

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

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

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

sat Jan7 -2 PM ronstadt Generations Michael Ronstadt and sons will sing and play music from the Southwest and Mexico This Tucson group has played to packed houses across the US At UU Church at Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48E Call Marla for tickets 520-0890

Thursdays starting Jan 12 4-6 PM 8 week course on EMERSONrsquoS ESSAYS $140 plus text facilitated by Rev Donna Maurer Call Sonoran Desert Center 625-6100

sat January 28 ndash 1030 ndash Noon - starts a monthly series of presentations featuring roy Purcellrsquos original portfolios including readings and artwork The Overview with readings from ldquoThe Wayfarerrdquo and original artwork Free Next on February 18 ldquoVoices from the Dustrdquo - $15 Conact 625-6100 or Visit wwwtheinsidejourneycom at The Sonoran Desert Center East Amado

First Saturday January 7th New Yearrsquos ResolutionRevolution Peace Love Party - Farmersrsquo MarketCraft Fair - Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La GitanA Cantina Snack Luck and Band JamFriday January 20 - 1 pm at the Old School Historian Jay Van Orden on Warriors and Beyond a closer look at the clothing equipment and lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache Sat Jan 28 - 10 am - 4 pm - Arivaca Home Tour See page 7 for full detailsSaturday Jan 21 - 7pm Music at La Gitana Cantina - Josh Ciccis band The Good Little Thievessat Jan 28 - 10 am to 1 pm Historian Tom sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old school during the Arivaca Home Tour sat Feb 4 - 10 am - 4 pm - First Saturday event - The rockin Mineral show

Jan 28 530 pm - Social hour and silent auction followed by dinner and entertainment by Reverie a Tucson-based band performing music from several decades CeleBrATION OF HOPe - Diamond Center Desert Diamond Casino on Pima Mine Road A fund-raiser for Casa Community Services Casa serves the greater Green Valley community with Adult Day Health Care Los Nintildeos del Valle Preschool and Child Care Behavioral Health Services and the Casa Community Center Tickets $100person or tables of 8 $720 Contact Joanne at 625-2273 ext 39 For information about any of Casarsquos services please visit their web site at wwwcasagvorg

TUCsONJan 21 - Aug 20 -HOPI QUIlTs eXHIBIT - Arizona State Museum on the U of A campus just inside the Main Gate at Park Ave and University Blvd Tucson wwwstatemuseumarizonaedu

sonoita Creek state Natural AreaPatagonia lake state Park Sat Jan 7 7pm ndash Clovis Cultures in the San Pedro Valley

Mon Jan 9 430pm ndash Moonlight Hike see Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake by moonlight Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 14 7pm ndash Sonoita Creek State Natural Area lecture

Sat Jan 21 7pm - Ghost Towns amp Mining Camps of Santa Cruz County

Tues Jan 24 9am ndash Guided hike Blackhawk TrailVista Loop in the Sonoita Creek Natural Area Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 28 700 PM ndash Discover Patagonia Lake amp Sonoita Creek ndash Past amp Present lecture

Visitor Center Park Entrance $10 per Vehicle (4 Persons)

WILLCOx

Jan 12-15 - Wings Over Willcox one of southeastern Arizonarsquos favorite events for the past 18 years The 19th annual WOW Birding and Nature Festival has been honored with selection as an official Arizona Centennial event The WOW committee and volunteers have planned a spectacular festival with a Centennial theme and invite everyone to come join them on Complete information is available online at wwwwingsoverwillcoxcom where registration can be completed or by calling 1-800-200-2272

sunday Jan 22 - 4 pm - Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts concert - lobby Sunrise Bank of Tucson on Grande Ave in Nogales AZ The Crsquoest si Bon Quintet will transport you to a French cafe on the Left Bank Angela Rossi leader of Crsquoest Si Bon has an amazing repertoire that traverses traditional classical and jazz genres and explores over five centuries of music Tickets available online at wwwscfpapresentsorg or by calling 520-394-9495 Tickets $25 for SCFPA members $30 for non-members Champagne reception immediately following the concert

January 5 1030am - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological site See Page 9 for detailsJan 8 Noon-4pm amp Jan 19 930am-1230pm - Frontier Printing Press Demo - Tubac Presidio Fee included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children freeThursday Jan 12 ndash 7 pm ndash Lecture ldquoHistoric Bridges in Arizona and Their engineersrdquo Santa Cruz Valley Chapter Arizona Archaeological Society 50 Bridge Road Tubac Engineer Jerry Cannon and planner Patricia Morris trace Arizonarsquos historic bridges Free Contact Alan Sorkowitz 520-207-7151Jan 14 - 7 TO 9 pm - 2nd saturdayrdquo Tubac Barn Dance with live American amp Celtic fiddle music by ldquoContra Swingsrdquo Dance Calling by Becky Nankivell (No experience necessary) Wear comfortable clean shoes for the maple dance floor $5 per person Evolution Studio Circulo amp Avenida Goya behind Mariarsquos Grill Tubac httpwwwmeetupcomTubac-2nd-Saturday-Barn-Dance Additional dances scheduled for Feb 11 Mar 10 amp Apr 14Jan 20 12-3pm-spanish Colonial living History - Tubac Presidio See page 9 for detailsJan 20 amp 27 Walking Tour of Old Town Tubac - See page 9 for detailsThur Jan 26 - Noon ldquoHollywood and the santa Cruz Valleyrdquo Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual

Jan 15 2 to 4 pm - economic solutions amp Hope for the Future Nogales Hilltop Gallery - Free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515 See Page 7 for details

sAHUArITAFri amp sat - Jan 13-14 - 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert amp Fair - See page 7 for details

Other Places

sat Feb 4th -10 am to 9 pm amp sun Feb 5th -9 am to 7pm - Festival de los Caballeros de Coloacuten In celebration of our Patron Saint Childrenrsquos Activities Car Show on Saturday At San Felipe de Jesuacutes Parish 1901 North Joseacute Gallego Dr Nogales Sfjkofcorg - sfjknightsofcolumbusgmailcom

Page 4 January 2012 COnneCtiOn

Stockwell Honey co Since 1943

unPrOCessed granulated hOney (just like dad and granddad sold)

available in

bullWide-mouthedpintjarsat$6000percase(fifteenpoundsnet)

bullGallonbuckets$3000pergallon(12poundsnet)

Pluswegenerallyhaveasupplyof minimally PrOCessed liquid hOney

bullCaselotsofhalfpintspintsquartsoronegallonbuckets

hiVe PrOduCts-handdippedbeeswaxcandlesandothersizesofcontainersareperiodicallyavailablebypriorrequest

Smaller quantities and individual jars are available at the arivaca mercantile year around

By appointment only P O Box 366 Arivaca Az 85601 520-398-2366

A 3rd Generation Southern Arizona

Painting Contractor

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InteriorExteriorRepairs

RestorationsRoof Coatings

Adobe amp Stucco RepairEpoxy Coatings

FauxDecks

Arivaca Green Valley Tubac Amado amp Tucson

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

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January Special Events

Italian Dinner ldquoNite Outrdquo Friday Jan15 5 pm -8 pm

Sweet Peas Cafe is hosting UCHC Arivaca Clinic Fund Raiser Breakfast on Home Tour Day Saturday Jan 28 l 8 am - 11 am $600 per person l Special Menu

Only $1250 BYOB Reservations only

Choice of 4 entrees - includes salad bread and dessert

WALKING J FARM

Grassfed Beef middot Pastured Poultry amp Pork Organically Grown Produce middot CSA Shares

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By Grant HildenAn occasional foray into Mexico - that intriguing mysterious and sometimes quirky country to our south Come along and we will meet welcoming people and share new experiences

The New ToothThrough the turnstile and into Nogales - even after many crossings I still feel that buzz of uncertainty The charge of adrenalin and happy excitement was just enough to keep me slightly off balance But it felt good tooThis all began when my stateside dentist gave me the bad news the broken crown would require more than a quick fix and replacement at $950 got my full attention Hmmmm This was a case for Mexico A friend had recommended Dr S in Nogales so here I was parking in Edrsquos Border lot and heading southI was perched in the modern waiting room when Dr S arrived fashionably dressed in sporty riding togs and winded from

Old fashioned CommunicationA letter between two friends of 50+ years is shared here for its reminder of a time gone by Included with the letter was a clipping from the Associated Press The article asked the question ldquoWhen was the last time you got a personal letter in the mail If you live in a typical American household itrsquos been awhilerdquo The post office reports about one personal letter every seven weeks Dear MelYou are getting this letter in the mail lest either of us be considered typical ndash normal ndash average Email twitter texting has so bastardized the English language as to make it unreadable and incomprehensible ndash nothing multi-syllabic ndash another regression in my lifetime(Personal information follows on health friends weather memories)There ndash Irsquove written over two pagesLove Sib

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ldquoThe religion of God and His divine law are the most potent instruments and the surest of all means for the dawning of the light of unity amongst menrdquo - Bahaacutersquoursquollaacuteh

New bull Used amp Hard-to-Find

Personalized recommendations for great reads

All available online or with a quick phone call

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The Book Store Lady

biking down from his home in Rio RicoThe dental suite not as modern as back home held most of the bells and whistles A few interesting electrical cables snaked across the floor and the wall had one unexplained hole in the sheet rockDr S and his assistant Chela were soon removing the damaged crown while I relaxed eyes closed in the comfortable recliner My parched lips must have attracted Chelarsquos pity because she reached across and applied balm to my startled lips My eyes flew open and I actually jumped in the chair Now that was a first but a pleasant surprise none the less Old crown removed Dr S and Chela were soon holding small color swatches in my mouth to match the new with the neighboring teeth Each lobbied for a favored color before settling for something in the middle of the palette between dazzling white and cornA subsequent visit brought me

back for a fitting which went well and my new crown is now installed and working just fineThe whole experience was most satisfying While fun is not a word usually associated with dental work it fit very well here Just like my new toothAnd the bottom line cost of replacement about one-thirdSee you soon with more from Mexico

Heading South

Ellen Dursema after years of organizing the Thanksgiving

Dinner at the Community Center spent the day with her family and new grandchild There are not enough words of gratitude to express to this extraordinary woman Many many thanks Ellen

And now to Robin and John Warren and Joe Shook who took up the reins What a fine job they did They kept up the tradition that is so important to so many Kudos to them and many thanksJune Christensen

thanksgiving in Arivaca

Page 5

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HoppyNew Year

By Maggie Milinovitch

A wondrous thing has occured The Obama administrationrsquos new first-ever national

standards for coal and gas-fired power plants mandates that they control their toxic emissions For decades out-of-date power plants have polluted our air with mercury arsenic cyanide and other nasty stuff that causes everything from cancer to neurological damage Most of the offending plants are in the East and Mid-West but even if we donrsquot breathe it into our bodies directly it still gets into the food chain that we all depend upon These regulations are an advance on par with getting lead out of gasoline It will save tens of thousands of lives every year and prevent birth defects learning disabilities and respiratory diseases It will make America a more decent just and humane place to live Here are a few reasons why you should celebrate these regulationsPrevented bullUp to 11000 premature deaths bull4700 heart attacks and bull130000 cases of childhood asthmaUnregulated power plants are the largest remaining source of airborne toxic pollution They are responsible for half of the mercury and over 75 percent of the acid gas pollution in our country The last amendment to the Clean Air Act approved by Congress was in 1990 Some old power plants were exempted because they were old even then and the regulators thought they would soon be de-commissioned Not so the utilities have been milking these dinosaurs despite the damage to public health Other irresponsible operators have been able to just ignore the rules even though the technology has been available to solve the problemHowever their profit comes at a cost and children in particular

have paid the price More than 300000 are born every year after being exposed to unsafe levels of mercury while in the womb increasing their risk of having learning disabilities later on When Americans are healthier and more kids can grow up without developmental problems wersquore a stronger nation But also with the regulations new jobs will be created getting power plants up to speed with todayrsquos technology - an estimated 46000 short-term construction and 8000 long-term utility jobs in the next few years And the standards will help in cleaning mercury out of our nationrsquos lakes and streams - even fish and other wildlife applaud the change Yet RepublicanConservative leaders are saying that Obamarsquos new restrictions on power plant emissions are a bad thing For over 20 years they have fought to block new environmental protections like this saying that industry should regulate itself Well clearly they have had years to clean up their act and have done nothing The retro-fitting may be expensive but these polluting industries have made billions of dollars by not investing in cleaning up their own mess Itrsquos hard to understand the opposition considering these updated standards will literally save thousands of lives However itrsquos been my observation that RepublicanConservatives are caught in a cycle of circular thinking Premise Government is bad The Environmental Protection Agency is part of the government Conclusion Protecting the environment is bad No one seems to address the big question Isnrsquot saving thousands from death disease and disability a good thing for a government to do Especially when the offending polluters have failed to demonstrate any concern for humanity

The RepublicanConservatives leaders who ignore the good that government can do are a false authority on what is good for America They have repeatedly supported dollars earned over hearts beating Moreover a big problem is that many Americans will also say the regulations are wrong because their leaders claim that to be so In the process of self-identifying with RepublicanConservative leaders (and broadcasters) and their talking points on a few core issues they stop asking important questions Questions that may dent stubbornly held unexamined convictions I refer to those who truly oppose a few things ndash gay rights abortion ndash but then line up to swallow the whole enchilada With blind trust they accept what these leaders are saying without testing the logic Itrsquos dangerous to have so many people in this country abrogating their responsibility to question If enough people by benign passivity say ldquowe really donrsquot mind breathing mercury arsenic cadmium uranium thorium nitrogen oxides sulfur oxides and cyanide then their leaders will feel

they have a mandate to oppose clean air Without testing the logic people believe that all regulation of business is bad Then they hear that any thing President Obama is for - is doubly bad This unthinking passive assent could by the next administration have us breathing copious amounts of mercury arsenic cadmium uranium thorium nitrogen oxides sulfur oxides and cyanide This is not idle worry - not a concern without cause ndash it has happened before Almost every governmental agency assigned to protect the American people was dismantled or mishandled by the three previous administrations My point being anyone who cares about all Americans of every persuasion being able to breathe clean air should celebrate this step forward and let their leaders know it should be supported funded and maintained

A Forward Step

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Peace bull Love bull PartyFirst Saturday in Arivaca

January 7th 9am - Noon - Marians Market Farmers market with organic veggies bull homemade breads bull hot tamales crafts amp more Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La Gitana Cantina Snack Luck and Band Jam

Page 6 January 2012 COnneCtiOn

Poetry Herersquos your Bible Lesson KiddiesThe Lord said to Abraham yoursquore my manrdquoAnd I know yoursquove been obeying me just as hard as you canBut some folks think that my existence is a fableSo now itrsquos time to do something real hard but I know yoursquoll be ableThe task Irsquom asking canrsquot exactly be called mildI want you to slaughter Isaac yoursquore one and only childNow this may strike you as awfully oddAnd not quite in keeping with what yoursquod expect from a loving GodMy problem is that I need more and more proof that you love meAnd that you truly believe there is nothing at all above meI know that all sounds a little absurdAnd will better understood many years from now after the birth of Sigmund FreudUntil then remember that Irsquom the source of every seasonAnd if you believe in me you can throw away all reasonI created the world but then I kind of blew itSometimes I think the devil made me do itby Jerry Belenker

The Good HikeJoin meandering pathways and hearty anticipationexhale routineinhale wildnessmountain streams flowing freelycougar tracks in the sandvulture shadows upon the landPhainopepla all shiny blackbarrel cactus blooming blazeRespect gravity and waters swift waters deepthunder clouds looming largecreatures that sting and bitebeasts with horns and hooves claws and canines speed and strengthheat and coldbearings lostProtect head and hidedrink lsquotil ye sloshsurroundings awarestep purposely this ainrsquot no city sidewalkdoesnrsquot feel right turn backAnd always always share thy whereaboutsTo hike another days chaffee

Am I aloneI watch The Band of Brothers and I cry

I watch Viet Nam in HD and I cryI watch the Army and Marines caught in the Chosen Reservoir in Korea and I cry

I watch the news of the atrocities in Iraq and Afghanistan And I cryI watch the inhumanities of man against man and I cry

I watch the destruction of the forests of the world and I cryI watch how we have robbed wildlife of their habitat and I cry

I watch the seas polluted and fished to extinction and I cryI watch the destruction of our environment and I cry

I watch the machinations of congress showing no respect for our people and I cryI watch the people being led to political slaughter and I cry

I watch the stupidities of our people and our leaders and I cryAm I alone Is there another in the world that cries

Will I leave this world the only one who criesIf I am alone the death of Planet Earth will soon follow

as it shouldCharles Davis Green Valley

Haiku Discipline Five seven and fiveTo achieve your artful goalWord picture writ smallT A Goorian

The Secret of the DovesThe doves with their modest gray plumage Their soft coo or mournful cryAre easy to overlook in the daily bird showFlashy cardinals and orioles shining black ravensHumming birds darting like tiny bright jewelsCapture our gazeWe smile at quail with their topknots And endearing toddling walk at the ever busy sparrowsHunting and pecking and the roadrunner dashing aboutAttention is paid to the fierce visaged hawk and the noisy flickersThe doves keep their own counselQuietly going about their daily businessIn the early morning the flock gathers on telephone wiresFacing west they settle all higgledy piggledyLike lumpy gray beads on a badly strung necklaceThe morning sun warms their backs untilSuddenly the whole flock lifts offAs they turn and wheel in lazy circlesTheir secret is revealed to the fortunate passerbyWhen they pass west to east the underside of every wingIs turned a soft warm gold gilded by the sunGlowing they pass overhead no longer a flockThey become a dazzle of dovesT A Goorian

soon the new year will be here urging us to be better to stop smoking use seat belts drink lowfat milk reduce credit card debt to signal before turning never to swim alone to eat more chicken to watch less tv lose weight to stay conscious what has been will be againmdashwhat has been done will be done againmdashthere is nothing new under the sun ndashEcclesiastes 19(NIV)john j kazlauskas

Sundialsaguaro shadowticks slowly by its neighborsmany decades pass Ann M Penton

A Day on the ShoreEmerging from the cosmic sea We play awhile on the sandy beachThen make our way bit by bitOver pebbles boulders and rocky cliffs We come at last at end of dayTo a level place that bids us stayWe rest awhile quietly And then slip back into the sea Loretta Carmickle

crescent moon reaches highest mountain peak keeps on climbing Ann M Penton

Re-Shaping LifeSummerwarm winter vacations southsaunaswhirlpools and hot tubs--all milder versionsof the blacksmithrsquos task

heat until fluid enoughto re-form in a new shapethen return it to the inevitable coolnesswith fresh new purpose and strength Ann M Penton

Her other faceMountains cloaked in ice and snow Peaks hidden by frozen clouds so lowNot fog from here hiding the sunbut harbingers of more to comeI see deer belly deep in snowFox wraps his tail around his toesAnd bear did to his lair go to sleepWhile rabbits hide in drifts so deepQuietly white sliding sides Of granite mountain snow does hide Tread careful here for death does stayAlong the swiftly changing weather waysSo beautiful So lovely I Do love to enter and abideA quietly white and peaceful placeWhere the Goddess shows Her other faceJan Gaylord

Motivating ForceIs there beauty in a stonewhich has been gracefully thrownas words in themselves may beput together gracefullyIs there beauty in a phraseor a role which syntax playsDo words or stones themselvesbecome motivating elvesDo we usually findthere are some spirits behindany motivating forceThere must be a God of courseMany agnostics may doubtwhat we are talking aboutWalt Abbott

PAGE 7

Celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial Birthday and learn the history of one of the oldest townsites in the State at the Arivaca Home Tour Saturday January 28 10 am - 4 pm Proceeds benefit Arivaca Family and Community Education Association (AFCE) a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Arivaca Old Schoolhouse the oldest standing schoolhouse in Arizona since 1960

Hightlights of the TourNine intriguing and historic places to view and explore a delightful medley of unique and notable places of historic significance including After 50 years of marriage and living in 17 different exotic locations a move to Arivaca to a Santa Fe-style retreat a charming home made from a metal sardine canrdquo with horses and dogs what started as a school and military buildings is a family home full of lovely antiques a charming abode where the owner can enjoy the wildlife a home filled with the artwork of an artist -born in Singapore lived in the Netherlands and then to Arivaca to live and play with grandchildren a 127 year-old school a pioneer cemetery with colorful stories of those residing and one of Esquire Magazinersquos best bars in AmericaYippeeTickets are $10 each and available in January at Green Valley Chamber of Commerce Lavonnersquos Hair Design amp Day Spa and Arivaca Library - also by mail Dotti Rees PO Box 652 Arivaca AZ 85601 For more information or to reserve tickets for Tour Day pick-up call Dotti at 398-3262 or email dottireesgmailcomLocal non-profit groups have organized activities to make the day even more pleasurable For Breakfast 8 to 11 am a delicious breakfast sponsored by Arivaca

Area Health Services served at Sweet Peas Cafe For Lunch 10 am to 4 pm the Arivaca Community Center Board will serve Sonoran stuffed chicken quiche salad rice pilaf dessert and drinks at the Center Local Girl Scout Troop 3098 will offer cookies for sale Look for their Cookie Wagon at the Community Center St Ferdinandrsquos Catholic Church 10 am to 4pm will serve home-made tamales beans desserts have religious items for sale and give tours of the historic church featuring stations of the cross by De Grazia Other points of interest during the day from 10 am to 4 pm Friends of the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge will be at the Cienaga to answer questions about the Refuge Arivaca Fire Department Auxillary will hold an open house and have t-shirts for sale Southwest Institute for Violence Free Learning (SWIVL) you can learn about their mission animal sanctuary and rescue at the Library Friends of the Arivaca Library will have used books book bags and t-shirts available for purchase Stop by Arivaca Human Resources and check out the bake sale rummage sale and visit the Quarter Store Arivaca Community Garden will offer fresh produce and other local delights at Marianrsquos Market All of these activities and the Tour locations will be easy to locate on the map that will accompany the Home Tour ticketLocal businesses have also made special plans Be sure and visit the Arivaca Mart Dollar Store amp More Arivaca Mercantile Co Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee Co Billrsquos Rock Shop Cinderella House Antiques amp Collectibles La Gitana Cantina Nature Scent Essential Oil Gift Shop Sweet Peas Cafe Virginiarsquos Mexican Food Stand ldquoLa Rancheritardquo Arivaca Ceramic Shop and Main Street Artistsrsquo Co-op

Public NoticeIn compliance with RUS Bulletin 1790-1 Section 6 31 b which in effect states that once each calendar year we shall furnish the statement on non-discrimination in news-papers which are in the circulation area in which we operate we are issuing the follow-ing statement for publication

Non-Discrimination StatementTrico Electric Cooperative Inc is the recipient of Federal fi nancial assistance from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) The USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race color national origin age disability and where applicable sex marital status familial status parental status religion sexual orientation genetic information political beliefs reprisal or because all or part of an individualrsquos income is derived from any public assistance program (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille large print audiotape etc) should contact USDArsquos TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD) To fi le a com-plaint of discrimination write to USDA Director Offi ce of Civil Rights 1400 Indepen-dence Avenue SW Washington DC 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866)377-8642 (relay voice users) Trico Electric Cooperative Inc is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Arivaca Home Tour amp Historic Places 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley

Border Issues Concert amp Fair

Friday amp SaturdayJanuary 13-14

The 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert and Fair will be held at The Good Shepherd United Church of Christ 17750 S La Cantildeada Sahuarita A concert by Holly Near accompanied by John Bucchino Friday at 7 pm will begin the weekend Holly is a unique combination of entertainer teacher and activist Tickets - $20 donation Border Issues Fair registration begins at 8 am Saturday January 14 with keynote presentations by Dr Jason De Leon Professor of Anthropology at the Univ of Michigan at 9 am followed by Margo Cowan Pima County Public Defender The fair will conclude at 1 pm Dr De Leon will speak about the Undocumented Migration Project a long-term study of the contemporary migration of people from Northern Sonora to Southern Arizona which he directs He argues that the artifacts left by undocumented migrants in the desert of Arizona are an important historical record of a violent social process created by institutionalized border enforcement practices He will also discuss what these artifacts can tell us about undocumented migration human suffering and the politics of desert conservation Margo Cowan well known for her 25 years as an outspoken defender of migrants will speak out of her keen awareness of and experience with border and immigration policy and law In addition to serving as Pima County Public Defender Cowan was a Sanctuary leader board member of Derechos Humanos and co-founder of the group No More Deaths Pablo Peregrina will provide music during the morning Peregrina grew up in Ambos Nogales plays a smooth mix of mariachi merengue and rock and roll mixed with a twist of social justice music Information displays and representatives from numerous humanitarian and action and advocacy groups involved with immigration issues and the lives of migrants will be present include including Borderlinks Just Coffee No More Deaths Humane Borders Samaritans Border Action Network Consul for Protection and Legal Affairs-Consulate General of Mexico Sahuarita Food Bank-Good Shepherd and the Sierra ClubA $10 donation per person will cover all expenses of the Fair including healthy snacks during the morning Attendees are asked to bring winter hats gloves belts and backpacks for those in the desert Advance tickets are available For more information call the Rev Randy Mayer 520-625-1375 or Shura Wallin 520- 399-1454

Economic Solutions amp Hope for the Future

Faced with a continuing recession that offers little

hope for job growth the loss of retirement savings homes that are worth less than their purchase price a European Union euro crisis threatening to bring down the world economy a financial regulatory system unable to regulate excesses of speculation that threaten even the concept of secure savings and an American political system paralyzed and unable to agree on basic measures to revive the economy with such items as daily news fare where does one find a way forward a hope for a future economy able to provide financial security for a rapidly growing and increasingly interdependent global populationThese issues and a dynamic and hopeful response to them will be the topic of a presentation and discussion sponsored by the Baharsquoi community of Santa Cruz County and will take place at

Nogales Hilltop Gallery 2 to 4 pm - January 15 2012

Admission is free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515The speaker and discussion leader will be Bob Phillips Mr Phillips holds degrees in government and international development from Dartmouth and Stanford universities He was the Stanford exchange scholar to the American University of Beirut and was the director of the National Baharsquoi office of Youth Affairs

Page 8 january 2012 ConneCtion

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It seems that it has been many years since we have had consecutive days of rain like what

we experienced this December It was utterly glorious to see gray all around the thick fog hiding the Santa Ritas from view and cold icy puddles in the mornings (It is also glorious to be living in a part of the world where days like this are followed by sunshine and t-shirt afternoons) Not so glorious - the many leaks in the roofs of the farm ndash our house the main house and the horse barn - remind us that the

patchwork done after the monsoons was not effective and buckets were strategically placed in many rooms The driveway to the farm became slick and I got the pickup stuck in thick mud by the greenhouse My old appaloosa who is ldquowinteringrdquo close to the house where a rich senior diet is easier to dispense was dripping and his ears cold to the touch I kept asking Stewart if we should move Cody into the barn out of the rain and his repeated response was that Cody was a horse and that he was fine Finally I couldnrsquot stand it anymore and concluded that whether or not the horse would prefer to be dry was no longer the point ndash I would be more comfortable knowing he was warn and snug in a stall So I bundled up in the best wintery waterproof clothes I could muster (we Arizona folks donrsquot have this sort of attire readily on hand and this involved digging into the back of my closet

to unearth ski clothes that I havenrsquot seen in years) and with Stewart in tow went to the barn A few bales of sweet warm straw a fresh tub of water and a manger full of alfalfa awaited Cody when I walked the dripping old gelding into the stall I watched my horse for a few minutes my elbows leaning on the bottom half of the Dutch door while he munched lazily on his hay water still dripping from his flanks and his nostrils exhaling warm clouds in the frigid air as he chewed The opposite side of the stall was left open to the paddock behind to allow Cody more freedom of movement if he wanted so that his old legs would not stiffen up ldquoAre you happy babyrdquo Stewart asked putting his arm around me ldquoThanks Stewrdquo I replied contentedly and we trudged back through the mud and rain to the warmth of the house

A couple of hours later I drove the truck up to the bus stop to pick up my son The rain had not let up and it was dark out and very cold Patches my Australian Sheppard eagerly joined me on what is a daily trip down the driveway I am sure he canrsquot read the hands on the clock on the wall but non-the-less Patches knows when it is time to get his boy and is waiting for me at the door to hop into the cab of the truck (this night with muddy paws of course) The bus had evidently come early because we encountered Jesse halfway down the driveway soaking wet in the dark his tennis shoes covered in wet earth Cuddling up to Patches and thanking him for his warmth Jesse gratefully stayed in the truck while I drove to the barn to check on my pampered old horse The light was on in his stall but the large chocolate brown form with a polka-dotted rump was nowhere to be seen ldquoMust be laying down in the strawhelliprdquo I smiled at the thought of my horse enjoying the warm bed we had made for him but at closer inspection Cody was not there ldquoCodyrdquo I called and his head moved into the light from the paddock behind Cody was

standing in the rain ldquoYou moronrdquo I said Cody pricked his ears in my direction but was not interested in reentering the stall I added some more feed to his manger to bribe him in and drove back to the house ldquoHowrsquos Codyrdquo Stewart asked ldquoSoaking wetrdquo I said and Stewart smiled a knowing smile The next morning it was still drizzling but I put Cody back out into his large paddock He is a horse He is fine

The hens however are on strike I have about two dozen chickens - 16 Rhode Island Reds 4 Leghorns and a Barred Rock Most are older and donrsquot lay consistently anyway but seven of them are young and lay a nice big egg everyday For the past week though I have found at best three eggs a day A couple of weeks ago I was supplying our family and friends with a carton of eggs each week selling one or two and still had enough to cook at least one dinner of quiche or omelets At this rate I might need to buy some eggs I enter the hen house a few times a day (one of the hens likes to eat eggs so frequent visits are needed) and threaten my girls with the soup pot They look at me excited and clucking since I almost always come with a tidbit from the kitchen to share They ignore my scolding and greedily gobble up over-ripe grapes stale chips or whatever yummy treats I have As the afternoon turns to evening I return one last time to check the nests and make sure everyone is locked up for the night Often a lazy old Rhode Island will already have perched high in the coop for the night and I have to wave my hand over my head to keep her from using it as a step in her trip downward to look for scraps (I have suffered one black eye and an ugly long scratch down my cheek from my hens using my head in this way) No eggs ldquoLadiesrdquo I scold ldquoyoursquore headed for the soup pot Better get to workrdquo They cluck and fuss and step on my shoes but make no apologies for the lack of production Hopefully they will adjust to the temperatures and get busy soon

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Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site

January 5 1030amSpecial tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site south of the Park that preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site including residence foundations plaza area refuse area and partial irrigation ditch Meet at the Parkrsquos Visitor Center Tour involves a walk of about 1frac14 miles Bring walking shoes sunscreen and hat $5 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park Tour limited to 15 reservations encouraged

Spanish Colonial Living History January 20 12-3pm

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) 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 $4 adult $2 youth 7-13 children free

Walking Tour of Old Town January 20 amp 27 call for time

A guided tour of the Old Town section of Tubac with Alice Keene Explore the original adobe buildings and learn about Tubacrsquos rich history Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat $5

Tubac Historical Societyrsquos Annual Luncheon Meeting

ldquoHollywood and the Santa Cruz Valleyrdquo

January 26 12 noon

The Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual luncheon meeting features guest speakers Bob Shelton founder of Old Tucson Studios and Don Collier Western movie and television actor Shelton and Collier whose careers have spanned sixty years in the film industry will recount their experiences with Hollywood actors and movies filmed in the Santa Cruz ValleyAt the Tubac Golf Resort amp Spa 1 Avenue de Otero Road Tubac Admission $30 Advance reservations only Reservations 520-398-2020 or infoTHS-TubacorgONGOING

January Events at Tubac Presidio

Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park offers walks to the Santa

Cruz River on Wednesday mornings December 2011 through April 2012 The one-hour walks leave the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center at 1030 am following the level unpaved trail to the Santa Cruz River and back The distance is about frac12 mile Participants need comfortable shoes and water The forest along the river is an excellent example of the rare southwestern riparian environment and provides a critical habitat for wildlife that live in and migrate through the Santa Cruz Valley Discussions during the walks may include Orsquoodham people missions and settlement plant and animal identification the mesquite bosque (forest) and riparian environments and current issues related to the Santa Cruz River Part of the walk follows the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historical Trail Although the guided walk will return to the mission participants may continue on their own along the Anza Trail north for 45 miles to Tubac The trail closely follows the river crossing twice on narrow bridges The trail is level sandy and relatively easy

Because the area is rich in wildlife particularly birds binoculars are useful The entrance fee for Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is $300 per person with no additional charge for participation in the River Walk Interagency Senior Access and Annual Passes are accepted For information about the guided walks call Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park at 520-398-2341 ext 0

River walks at tumacaacutecori natl Historical Park

ldquoCavalcade of Historyrdquo Art Exhibit The Alan B Davis Gallery - 16 paintings from the Arizona Highways ldquoCavalcade of Historyrdquo collection by renowned Western artist William Ahrendt

ENCOUNTERS ndash A Native American Ethnic Costume Exhibit Now through February 26 2012 A glimpse into the lives of the Yaqui Seri Tohono Oodham and Yuma Indians Featuring apparel artifacts dolls and historic photographs Ongoing Exhibits included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children free

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My grandson Jim is here visiting for the holidays and has been

doing some riding One of the things that came up was cues I decided since I teach this all the time I should write a little about what a cue is and how it worksBetter commutation with our horse is always a high priority with riders When we are out on trail and find ourselves in a difficult situation we need to be able to establish direction To do this we use our rein and leg cues They better work or we may find ourselves on the ground and walking A cue is a signal Itrsquos kind of like a secret word something you and your horse understand Horses recognize patterns They learn that when one thing happens then certain other things always happen afterwards ―good or badHave you ever wondered why your horse always does the same thing in the same place For instance he slows down to a walk on the far side of the arena in the same place every time Horses have great memories and remember what happened just before they experienced something This is where the cue comes in It can be anything that is repeated to form a patternIf you always feed at 5 orsquoclock you will notice your horse waiting at the fence The horse recognizes a

pattern Yoursquore coming out of the house at the same time each day and feed forming a pattern Your coming out at 5 becomes the cue and the feed is the reward for being at the fence Try to remember your horse is always learning - whether right or wrong So when you are working in the arena and the horse slows down on the back side it is you established a pattern by allowing your horse to do this in the first place The reward of the slowing down is the walk A new cue is born not one you want but itrsquos there never the less Now you must fix the mistake and change the unintended cueThere are no set cues there is no magic in any cue we give our horse A cue will be what you make it so be careful If you want to whistle the Star Spangled Banner to get him to speed up you can do that Itrsquos not the cue itself getting the horse to respond correctly Instead itrsquos the time taken teaching the horse to follow the pattern you want Once he understands the cue he will get ready to respond correctly Cues we can count on are called a conditioned responseHorses like people sometimes do things to avoid a negative consequence But like us they will respond with a lot more energy and enthusiasm when a reward awaits A cue is a cue regardless of whether you are teaching your horse tricks or to hold a steady speed on the rail ldquoMake the right things easy and the wrong things difficult ~ Ray Hunt ~ Safe Trails and a HAPPY NEW YEAR

Confused about Cues

January 9 930 am American Assoc of University Women Green Valley Branch American Legion Post 66 1560 W Duval Mine Road Sahuarita Guest speaker Bob Phillips Exec Director of the Santa Cruz Community Foundation SCCF provides assistance to a variety of programs on both sides of the US-Mexico border Bob talks on ways to find solutions to the challenges of this border region Contact Elizabeth Beyrer 269-7701

Green Valley Meetings

Thurs Jan 19 ndash 1 to 3p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Dr GV Short Program Gordon Gray will present ldquoFamily Legends and Fablesrdquo Main Program ldquoCollateral and Allied Familiesrdquo by Edie Sly Feb 18 is the date for our Annual Genealogy Seminar featuring Dr Tom Jones Details and registration at wwwrootswebancestrycom~azgvgs

Tarenta Baldeschi

ins ea son

PAGE 11

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Last January we shared with you what blessings had manifested at Avalon Organic Gardens amp EcoVillage In each of these answered prayers lies direction and inspiration in what you could do as well in your own gardens Many of these techniques were introduced in this ldquoIn Seasonrdquo column Here are some of our answered prayers which we are truly grateful formiddot Dreams come true We are finding earthworms in our soil (none were here for a long time) which has improved with an increase of organic compost and mulch as well as by not using chemicals pesticides and herbicides Drainage and water retention are getting in better balance each year The effective micro-organism (EM) applications have been a successmiddot Ask and they will come Invite your family friends neighbors and volunteers to join you and experience together the upliftment of your garden in many ways Here at Avalon Gardens we come together twice a week for a ldquoHands in the Soil dayrdquo With volunteers of up to 30-40 people at times we are able to harvest mulch weed plant build compost piles clean and order the gardens Some of the volunteers come from Tucson and we have visitors from out of state as well Thank you all middot Never give up trying Despite a permanence of Bermuda grass in all of our pastures we were able to increase our gardens this year and had the most abundant harvest to date By inter-planting alfalfa and allowing other native

weeds (purslane amaranth lambsquarter and mustard) to outgrow the grass it became less vigorousmiddot Some government programs help One National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program to convert flood irrigation to drip tape irrigation was approved and implemented on three acres This helped us to irrigate quicker and more precisely with less amount of water and energy When temperatures rose over 100 degrees we were able to keep the roots of our plants cool enoughmiddot Improved technology can assist small gardens and farms in big ways We improved the irrigation system by purchasing a raised bed plastic mulch layer that also lays the drip tape into the soil in one go with the tractor This held back the bermuda grass and kept the moisture as well as the warmth in the soil in the fall when it got cold This was a huge time-saving featuremiddot Another government program helps Another National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program helped us build a new unheated high tunnel (hoophouse) greenhouse (20rsquo x 108rsquo) This extended our harvest in all seasonsmiddot Better local CSA distribution In mid-June we decided to withdraw from our Tucson delivery and in September from Green Valley delivery Our CSA membership has stabilized locally and many come to pick up in Tubac or at our gardens Our Green Valley members pick up together with one driver We save time and resources and are able to keep the prices low If you have extra vegetables in your gardens ask your neighbors and friends to pick them up middot More education more gardeners We have hosted numerous workshops with university colleges and other organizations

We are also teaching twice a week the Mexicayotl Acadamy (4th and 5th grade) from Nogales They are planning their own school garden now Many individual and group tours have benefitted all year roundmiddot Alliances Formed Somos la SemillamdashldquoWe are the Seedrdquo a network of grassroots groups organizations funders farmers and clinics in Arizona-Sonora borderlands working together to grow our future through healthy food systems received another grant from WHY Hunger We are now distributing it through mini-grants to small farms gardeners and other neighborhood nonprofit organizations to increase a better local food systemmiddot Plant a Food Forest Our Food Forest Project (one acre) is getting stronger It was able to collect millions of gallons of rainwater and produced several vegetable crops already The alfalfa is coexisting with the Bermuda and our chickens are feasting on lots of greens and insects Many perennials and trees are getting established More will be planted this coming spring We have inspired many to start their own small or large ones

middot Turkeys and guinea hens are not just for eating The grasshoppers were on the run (or rather jump) when we let the turkeys and guineas roam the gardens Even if they canrsquot get them all they slowed down the impact and saved many cropsmiddot Write about and share your experiences I am truly thankful for the opportunity of being able to write for the Connection for another year Thank you all for supporting their cause and important community buildingmiddot There are of course many more answered prayers not mentioned here which many of them are very personal The highest gift to give and receive is the love of God and without all of your support and friendship this sanctuarymdashAvalon Organic Gardens Farm and Ranchmdashwould not have been able to bless and touch so many customers visitors and students Come to visit we give tours every week Call (520) 603-9932 and visit our updated website at wwwavalongardensorgThank you again and have a blessed year Tarenta Baldeschi (Change Agent)

Reflection and Answered Prayers for 2011

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

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

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

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca Clinic

submitted by Glo Williams

We who have jumped on board to get the Arivaca Action Center

rolling are excited to see things taking shape We want to share the news and invite you to participateHaving been given the opportunity to use the former Carivaca property in ways that would benefit Arivaca we began with the question of what our community needs Quick to emerge were an Early Learning Center adult education overnight accommodations for out-of-town visitors gardens workshops and retreats (in the areas of wellness the arts sustainability natural building primitive skills and birding) and office or studio space for local individuals Our mission statement purposely general can contain just about anything that we might undertake ldquoto provide a space offering opportunities which enhance rural livingrdquo We are in the process of becoming incorporated as a non-profitThe upcoming Home Tour on Saturday January 28th gives us a chance to share our visions show off the building and invite you to co-create with us Come see the facility and a display of artwork from local children and adults Enjoy sweet treats and tea while you take in the scene It is just a short saunter across the road from the Arivaca Community CenterThe Action Center is renting the property from its owner Project PPEP A growing membership is stepping up to cover basic monthly and small start-up expenses Funding for programs and infrastructure will be sourced elsewhere Each member or sponsor is pledging a monthly

amount comfortable to their budget Donations of any amount are also most welcome Join the supporters by contacting Carlota Wray at 398-9051 During the Home Tour and thereafter we will have DonorSponsor sign-up cards to facilitate this processFor the overnight accommodations we are looking for donations of another kind stuff We need to furnish the rooms with beds chairs linens curtains etc We also need kitchenware dishes utensils potspans etc We would love donations of items in good condition Please contact Kathy Sheldon at 398-2839 PPEP is providing us with some office and school type furnishings so we are already on our wayWhat do you want to learn What do you need The ball is rolling Physical therapy sessions will be taking place at the Action Center from 330-530 on Wednesday afternoons Effort is underway to create an English language class Contact Michelle Fornier at 429-4307 with your thoughtsAnd what skills would you like to share Our community is full of treasures both known and hidden ndash you know who you are We would like to fatten up our committees so if yoursquod like to help create spaces programs subscribers funding or do management administration upkeep repairslet us knowYou can contact the board via email at ArivacaActionCenterIncgmailcom Current phone contact is Glo Williams at 398-9735Our next general board meeting is Sunday January 8th at 4pm at the Action Center We welcome your curiosity and input

whatrsquos going on at the Arivaca Action center

submitted by Julie BealAs you make arrangements to attend or work at the Arivaca Home Tour this year on Saturday January 28 2012 Arivaca Area Health Services (AAHS) hopes that you will include a hearty breakfast in your plansAAHSArivaca Clinic Board will be serving a delicious breakfast at the Sweet Peas Cafe (corner of Universal Ranch Road and Arivaca Ranch Road) from 8 am to 11 am The menu features several choices pancakes and sausage pancakes and scrambled eggs scrambled eggs and sausage or biscuits and gravy Each choice will include fruit orange juice and coffee milk or tea Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and under

AAHS Arivaca Home tour Pancake Breakfast

A new feature this year designed to help those working on the Tour will be carryout service from 8 am to 9 am Individual and group orders may be placed before January 28th by calling Julie Beal at 398-2160 On the morning of the Tour please call Sweet Peas Cafe at 398-9200 to place ordersWe hope you will join us for a great breakfast before you begin your day at the Arivaca Home Tour Itrsquos a fun way to support our Arivaca Clinic and health-related programs in our communityWe would also like to thank Jenni Stern owner of Sweet Peas Cafe and Catering for giving us this opportunity to hold the breakfast at her beautiful little cafe

by Maggie MilinovitchThe group that is working on the First Saturday events and placing ads promoting tourism in Arivaca decided to loosely form an organization with an identifying name It is ldquoArivaca Alive ndash promoting Art Business amp Culturerdquo Another acronym AA-ABC We are not trying nor do we wish to be a chamber of commerce However we are raising some funds to help with the costs of events and advertising Another reason for a name is to perhaps get the Arizona Department of Tourism to put us on their map Every wide spot in the road is listed ndash but not Arivaca An official name might get their attention as individuals letters have so far been ignored They canrsquot come if they donrsquot know wersquore hereThe grouprsquos first major ad purchase was in Discover Southern Arizona a slick magazine for tourists put out by Green Valley News The full page ad is accompanied by photos and an article It is my fervent hope that prospective visitors will get passed the dismal photo layout and take time to read Karen Walengarsquos excellent article Many thanks Karen The concept of the group and First Saturdays is to assure visitors that Arivaca is not only a lovely place to visit with many attractions but that it

is perfectly safe and welcoming With the economic downturn that doesnrsquot look to be upturning anytime soon tourism is a way to keep Arivaca arts and businesses going which provides local jobs The First Saturday event in December featured a ldquoCandy Shackrdquo Many locals donated wonderful candies and ornaments for us to sell We made in excess of $500 The money was raised for the kids of Arivaca New playground equipment at the Community Center that they all could enjoy is be the best use of the funds Ellen Dursema is researching the purchase for usAs with all endeavors in Arivaca volunteers are most welcome Volunteering can be showing up on the First Saturdays with your crafts home-grown veggies etc or pitching in with one of the events So far most of the businesses and non-profit organizations in town are involved to some degree helping share the load Plus itrsquos kind of fun being creative in a new direction We do hold meetings but only on an as needed basis and they are informal For the most part we email ndash so if yoursquod like to be included on the email list send note to ArivacaAliveaolcom

Arivaca Alive

Page 13

Estate amp Moving Sales

Valenzuela Group bullGinny amp Buddy ValenzuelaHC65 Box 6256 Amado AZ 85645 (520) 398-9665

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senior Buddies is owned and operated by Ginny amp Buddy - working as a team to operate an honest reliable service Insured Call or email for free consultation We are a ldquocommission onlyrdquo company

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom isLocallyOwned ampOperated

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Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

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

Wednesday Prayer Meeting amp Bible Study - 6 pm - Potluck at 500

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Sunday Praise amp Worship Service 600 pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor

17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Those who passed away in 2011Molly Membrila 11111

Muriel Noon 12011Manuel Gonzalez 21122Albert Dojaquez 21111

Bobby Keller 31711Yjinio Aguirre 32611

Kip Ripley 32611Donald Larkin 4711

Ernest Gisclair 41111Jerry Valenzuela 52011

Ralph Davis 53111Rusty Cummings 62311Monico Gonzales 7111

Carl Johnson 8411Mary Ann Daffron 8911

Anita Alvarez 82511Harry Free 92411

Sandra Cornwell 101211Tony Prevor 101811

DeYette Minard Johnson 101911Becky Sheets 102811

Brian Kiley 11711Dennis Pariso 111311

Angelina Jaurequi 111511Susie Cuestas Durbin 12511

James Johnson 122711

submitted by Mary Kasulaitis

Rebecca Lynn (Becky) was born to Tom and Carmela Kemper in Sacramento CA on June 17 1967 and passed from this life on October 28 2011 in Arivaca AZBecky who was very much a tomboy in her youth developed a tough direct no-nonsense exterior as she grew up (No doubt in part from the perpetual teasing and spoiling by her 4 older brothers) She also grew to have a very tender and generous heart along with a fearless spirit A direct result of the example set by her parents and older sisterBecky developed an affinity for horses early on and became an accomplished rider in both Western Saddle and Dressage Her early riding years were spent Barrel racing and pleasure riding in California with an opportunity to learn Dressage while living with her family in Germany Becky also herded cattle with her Dad and could often be seen riding the horses in and around ArivacaBecky also enjoyed reading music dancing children parties and traveling Becky was very social and took great pleasure in spending time with family and friends and her community She was always available to lend a hand Her most recent joy was found spending time with her granddaughter Brooke Another joy was watching wrestling with brother-in-law Paul Her joyful laughter could be heard all over the houseHer most significant work accomplishments came during her

tenure as Manager of the Arivaca Human Resources During Beckyrsquos 10 years there she met with elected government officials to retain or expand existing programs and services identify and propose new services and programs and secure adequate funding

to sustain them Beckyrsquos effective management ensured that many in need would receive vital life-sustaining services and financial aide Additionally Beckyrsquos guidance also helped many teens to stay on a healthy and productive pathBecky is survived by her two sons Anthony and Damien her granddaughter Brooke her mother Carmela Kemper her sister Linda Van Fossen her brothers Brian Tim and Michael Kemper 11 nieces and nephews and 4 great-nieces and nephews She is dearly loved and tremendously missed A community celebration of Beckyrsquos life was held at her parentrsquos home in Arivaca on November 19 2011 We are very thankful and grateful for the outpouring of love and generosity by the wonderful people of Arivaca during this time of sadness and lossSpecial thank you to Rebecca Gibson for helping us release Becky to Godrsquos careHer Loving Family

In Memory of Rebecca Lynn SheetsArivaca Fire District Report

Omar RoodAt the November reorganization Mark Dresang stated he did not want to continue as Chair I was elected to replace him Kathleen Wishnick was reelected as Treasurer and Terry Tompkins was reelected as ClerkAlso at the November meeting the application form for the Fire Chief position was finalized and posted If you are interested in the position you may access the application at our web site arivacafiredistrictorg The board intends to announce finalists for interviews at our January meeting If you have any questions you think we should ask the candidates please write them and give to one of the Board or to Patti Jent our Deputy Clerk We have also begun the process of outfitting one of our ambulances for Advanced Life Support services This service will only be available when a paramedic is on volunteer status but when that is the case the increased capability could be lifesavingAt the December meeting the Board reaffirmed our goal of applying for a Certificate of Need (CON) which if granted would allow the Fire District ambulance service to transport This would reduce the time to hospital for our citizens as the wait for Southwest Ambulance would be eliminated Since we do not have the resources to provide 247 coverage it is important to note that Southwest would keep their CON and provide backup service when our Fire District could not respond There will be costs associated with the CON but there is also increased revenue which should more than offset those costs Please feel free to speak to me or to any of our board members on your hopes or concerns for the Fire District

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Arivaca Meetings amp ActivitiessATUrDAYs every sat - 9am Marians Market - Downtown 1st sat - 9am - Human Resources rUMMAGe sAle 3rd sat - 1pm - AFCe Old School (or at Library--call first) 3pm Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting MONDAYs - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse 2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire District Auxilary - at the Fire House

TUesDAYs 2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-5239 3rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 398-0022last Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHUrsDAYs 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call 398-9859 3rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg - Fire HousesUNDAYs - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for seasonally changing times - 398-2839 1st sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop -Town water yard last sun - 530pm - Arivaca local Monthly Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home

FOr KIDs Tues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 pm Creative Play recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Community Center) Call Ellen 398-3010TeeN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WeDs - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIrl sCOUTs for all ages Contact Patti Hanson - 398- 9411FOr seNIOrsTeATIMe FOr seNIOrs (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmseNIOr OUTINGs One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771 seNIOr HIKING ClUB - Mondays at 8 am Call Ellen at the Arivaca Community Center for more information 398-3010

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patio

bull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use Microsoft Word Excel Publisher or Power Point

bull Homework help available

bullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch library hours are Closed sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and sat 9-5

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

Septic SyStemS Licensed Bonded amp insured

bull Free estimates bull References

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RD Ayers bull Arivaca cell 820-2947 bull 520-398-9654 rdsbackhoeservicegmailcom

RDrsquos BAcKHOe SeRVice

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cOmplete inStAllAtiOn amp RepAiR

By Mary KasulaitisMark your calendars for two Arizona Humanities Council Speakers Bureau programs historian Jay Van Orden will present Warriors and Beyond A Closer Look at the Clothing Equipment and Lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache featuring the 1886 photos of C S Fly as well as other photos and his own extensive research This yearrsquos program by Jay promises to be as fascinating as last yearrsquos Friday January 20 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School 17180 W 4th Street ArivacaHistorian Tom Sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old School during the Arivaca Home Tour on Saturday January 28 from 10 am to 1 pm Tomrsquos Arizona History book is a standard in the field and the revised edition is being published in January

To celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial cowboy folk musician Greg Scott will present a program The (Sometimes) Rocky Road to Statehood in Poetry and Song illustrating the path from Territory to Statehood for Arizona-- a decade-long struggle on Saturday February 11 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School The Book Club meets on the Second Tuesday of the Month at 2 pm This month we are reading Still Alice by Lisa Genova Come and join us for some eclectic reading Call the Arivaca Library for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Mary or Coey for more information at 594-5239

library news

4-H christmas cookie Day

submitted by Barbara StockwellNine of the older 4-H members leaders Barbara Hogg and Barbara Stockwell and parents Lindle Hamilton Chris Stockwell and Bryan Hayes with the 4-H Clubrsquos best friend and supporter Dotti Rees came together after a short 4-H business meeting (also attended by project leaders Tony Arvizu and Jack Rees) to put together 24 cookie plates for Arivaca seniors and some of the supportive entities in our town An amazing amount of delicious cookies were brought by everyone and the plates were piled high All took part in the

Above COOkIE DAy work crew front JT and Jakie Hogg back l to r Paul Arvizu Jacob Ignacio Josiah Hamilton Andie Lynn Stockwell Geno Johnson Elora Arvizu and Sienna Wallen

Right Melva Robin gets a hug from Dotti Rees along with her plate of cookies

fun which was followed by pizza cooked by Chris A few extra cookies were eaten for dessert Then Lindle Dotti and Bryan loaded up their vehicles and drove us all over the townsite hills and valleys of Arivaca We sang carols at the stops and fun was had by all One of the last stops was at Mary Scottrsquos home It was an oasis in the desert as everyone was tired and thirsty by that time Mother ldquoMrdquo graciously received her cookies and Mary filled cups of water for the crowd There were treats too We were so thankful for the rest break Kids performing at the annual Winterfest held at the Arivaca Community

Center in December The evening was filled with a delicious dessert buffet performances people playing music good conversations and a raffle that netted some lucky folks wonderful prizes This event is a fund raiser to help support the Center

GrAss-FeD BeeF available at the Amado Mini Market Locally grown on irrigated pasture

FOr reNT-rV hookup Amado private ranch corrals available pool includes water $300 520-248-3333

COsMOserVICes Revelatory Teachings and discussions from The URANTIA Book at Avalon Gardens EcoVillage Tumacacori---Spiritual Leaders Gabriel of Urantia and Niaacutenn Emerson Chase Sundays 1000 am Hear the CosmoWorship Bright amp Morning Star Choir Organic lunch follows Tours Available Donations appreciated We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

40 ACres ndash Moyza Ranch Road $149900-Rolling hills amp flat area for pasturegarden located just frac34 from paved Arivaca road 12 miles from I-19 Owner FinancingCall Donna Schenek REALTOR 520-403-5032 Coldwell Banker (Donnaschenekazmovescom)

FOr sAle BY OWNer 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $295000 Terms Call 480-993-8272

MAssAGe IN ArIVACA or Green Valley by Kathi Abbott I will come to your home Make appointments at your convenience 520-904-9442

DeBBIe Thompson is celebrating her birthday on January 21st ndash she will be 58 years old She invites everyone to a potluck party at La Gitana Cantina from 4 to 6 pm Karoake or bring your instruments and play ndash she loves music

JANrsquos TlC amp KIsses - Pet Grooming 398-2603

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

FOr sAle Or reNT - BY OWNer 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

ArT IN AMADO Buffalo Son Studio - Open Draw every Saturday morning 9am - 12pm Bring your drawing materials and join others in the practice of drawing from observation Coming in February Buffalo Son Studio a satellite location for The Drawing Studio Drawing Fundamentals Level 1 An eight week course designed for the beginner as well as those with some background to learndeepen their understanding of drawing principals towards a more effective drawing practice and the core of what it is to draw which is how to observe Starts Sunday Feb 12th thru April 1st 1pm - 4pm Call The Drawing Studio (520) 629-0947 or visit wwwthedrawingstudioorg to register Buffalo Son Studio is located 9 Amado-Montosa Rd off the East Frontage Rd between I-19 Exits 42 amp 48 call 398-9144 for more information Happy New Year to All

CONCerT 2PM sAT JAN7 rOsTADT GeNerATIONs CONCerT Southwest amp Mexican music at the UU Church at Amado TerritoryI-19Exit 48 E Call Marla 520-0890 for tickets

ArIVACA QIGONG will meet at the Community Center on second Saturdays 114 211 and 310 from 10 am lsquotil noon Two complete programs beginners from 10-11 cleansing from11-12 Qigong is not strenuous and can be done seated Suggested donation $5 Call Mary at 398-0022 with questions

rV $20day $100Week $300Month Full Hookup Electric incld Tent$10 wwwuniversalranchrvcom 760-608-3386

2+ ACres Arivaca Ranch Rd near Arivaca all paved Roads Property fenced with well workshop storage and studio apartment Double-wide needs work $68500 OWC trade possible Discount for cash 520- 760-1981

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NOPHONEORDERSPLEASE-OnlywrittenadsacceptedbullDeadline 26th of each month

to Place an Un-Classified Ad Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email soAZVoxaolcom

Un-Classifieds

UrANTIA Book Fellowship Meeting and Classes---Mondays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon Organic Gardens EcoVillage facilitated by Elders and Ministers of Global Community Communications Alliance We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

rDrsquos BACKHOe serVICe Septic Systems Perk Tests Trenching amp Grading Free estimates 30 yrs exp Federally certified Licensed amp Insured RD Ayers 520-398-9654

May you have a happy amp prosperous New Year

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TUBAC Al-ANON AA MTGs Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ArIVACA AA MeeTINGs Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONers-AA mtg Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

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m Places to Go m People to See m Things to Do

In Arivaca In Tubac In Amado In Green Val

In Nogales

In Patagonia

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

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

Index of Spanish common names

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

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

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

sat Jan7 -2 PM ronstadt Generations Michael Ronstadt and sons will sing and play music from the Southwest and Mexico This Tucson group has played to packed houses across the US At UU Church at Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48E Call Marla for tickets 520-0890

Thursdays starting Jan 12 4-6 PM 8 week course on EMERSONrsquoS ESSAYS $140 plus text facilitated by Rev Donna Maurer Call Sonoran Desert Center 625-6100

sat January 28 ndash 1030 ndash Noon - starts a monthly series of presentations featuring roy Purcellrsquos original portfolios including readings and artwork The Overview with readings from ldquoThe Wayfarerrdquo and original artwork Free Next on February 18 ldquoVoices from the Dustrdquo - $15 Conact 625-6100 or Visit wwwtheinsidejourneycom at The Sonoran Desert Center East Amado

First Saturday January 7th New Yearrsquos ResolutionRevolution Peace Love Party - Farmersrsquo MarketCraft Fair - Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La GitanA Cantina Snack Luck and Band JamFriday January 20 - 1 pm at the Old School Historian Jay Van Orden on Warriors and Beyond a closer look at the clothing equipment and lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache Sat Jan 28 - 10 am - 4 pm - Arivaca Home Tour See page 7 for full detailsSaturday Jan 21 - 7pm Music at La Gitana Cantina - Josh Ciccis band The Good Little Thievessat Jan 28 - 10 am to 1 pm Historian Tom sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old school during the Arivaca Home Tour sat Feb 4 - 10 am - 4 pm - First Saturday event - The rockin Mineral show

Jan 28 530 pm - Social hour and silent auction followed by dinner and entertainment by Reverie a Tucson-based band performing music from several decades CeleBrATION OF HOPe - Diamond Center Desert Diamond Casino on Pima Mine Road A fund-raiser for Casa Community Services Casa serves the greater Green Valley community with Adult Day Health Care Los Nintildeos del Valle Preschool and Child Care Behavioral Health Services and the Casa Community Center Tickets $100person or tables of 8 $720 Contact Joanne at 625-2273 ext 39 For information about any of Casarsquos services please visit their web site at wwwcasagvorg

TUCsONJan 21 - Aug 20 -HOPI QUIlTs eXHIBIT - Arizona State Museum on the U of A campus just inside the Main Gate at Park Ave and University Blvd Tucson wwwstatemuseumarizonaedu

sonoita Creek state Natural AreaPatagonia lake state Park Sat Jan 7 7pm ndash Clovis Cultures in the San Pedro Valley

Mon Jan 9 430pm ndash Moonlight Hike see Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake by moonlight Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 14 7pm ndash Sonoita Creek State Natural Area lecture

Sat Jan 21 7pm - Ghost Towns amp Mining Camps of Santa Cruz County

Tues Jan 24 9am ndash Guided hike Blackhawk TrailVista Loop in the Sonoita Creek Natural Area Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 28 700 PM ndash Discover Patagonia Lake amp Sonoita Creek ndash Past amp Present lecture

Visitor Center Park Entrance $10 per Vehicle (4 Persons)

WILLCOx

Jan 12-15 - Wings Over Willcox one of southeastern Arizonarsquos favorite events for the past 18 years The 19th annual WOW Birding and Nature Festival has been honored with selection as an official Arizona Centennial event The WOW committee and volunteers have planned a spectacular festival with a Centennial theme and invite everyone to come join them on Complete information is available online at wwwwingsoverwillcoxcom where registration can be completed or by calling 1-800-200-2272

sunday Jan 22 - 4 pm - Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts concert - lobby Sunrise Bank of Tucson on Grande Ave in Nogales AZ The Crsquoest si Bon Quintet will transport you to a French cafe on the Left Bank Angela Rossi leader of Crsquoest Si Bon has an amazing repertoire that traverses traditional classical and jazz genres and explores over five centuries of music Tickets available online at wwwscfpapresentsorg or by calling 520-394-9495 Tickets $25 for SCFPA members $30 for non-members Champagne reception immediately following the concert

January 5 1030am - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological site See Page 9 for detailsJan 8 Noon-4pm amp Jan 19 930am-1230pm - Frontier Printing Press Demo - Tubac Presidio Fee included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children freeThursday Jan 12 ndash 7 pm ndash Lecture ldquoHistoric Bridges in Arizona and Their engineersrdquo Santa Cruz Valley Chapter Arizona Archaeological Society 50 Bridge Road Tubac Engineer Jerry Cannon and planner Patricia Morris trace Arizonarsquos historic bridges Free Contact Alan Sorkowitz 520-207-7151Jan 14 - 7 TO 9 pm - 2nd saturdayrdquo Tubac Barn Dance with live American amp Celtic fiddle music by ldquoContra Swingsrdquo Dance Calling by Becky Nankivell (No experience necessary) Wear comfortable clean shoes for the maple dance floor $5 per person Evolution Studio Circulo amp Avenida Goya behind Mariarsquos Grill Tubac httpwwwmeetupcomTubac-2nd-Saturday-Barn-Dance Additional dances scheduled for Feb 11 Mar 10 amp Apr 14Jan 20 12-3pm-spanish Colonial living History - Tubac Presidio See page 9 for detailsJan 20 amp 27 Walking Tour of Old Town Tubac - See page 9 for detailsThur Jan 26 - Noon ldquoHollywood and the santa Cruz Valleyrdquo Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual

Jan 15 2 to 4 pm - economic solutions amp Hope for the Future Nogales Hilltop Gallery - Free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515 See Page 7 for details

sAHUArITAFri amp sat - Jan 13-14 - 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert amp Fair - See page 7 for details

Other Places

sat Feb 4th -10 am to 9 pm amp sun Feb 5th -9 am to 7pm - Festival de los Caballeros de Coloacuten In celebration of our Patron Saint Childrenrsquos Activities Car Show on Saturday At San Felipe de Jesuacutes Parish 1901 North Joseacute Gallego Dr Nogales Sfjkofcorg - sfjknightsofcolumbusgmailcom

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WINTER HOURS Tues - Sun - 830 - 4 pmClosed Mondays

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Drawing March 17th

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HoppyNew Year

By Maggie Milinovitch

A wondrous thing has occured The Obama administrationrsquos new first-ever national

standards for coal and gas-fired power plants mandates that they control their toxic emissions For decades out-of-date power plants have polluted our air with mercury arsenic cyanide and other nasty stuff that causes everything from cancer to neurological damage Most of the offending plants are in the East and Mid-West but even if we donrsquot breathe it into our bodies directly it still gets into the food chain that we all depend upon These regulations are an advance on par with getting lead out of gasoline It will save tens of thousands of lives every year and prevent birth defects learning disabilities and respiratory diseases It will make America a more decent just and humane place to live Here are a few reasons why you should celebrate these regulationsPrevented bullUp to 11000 premature deaths bull4700 heart attacks and bull130000 cases of childhood asthmaUnregulated power plants are the largest remaining source of airborne toxic pollution They are responsible for half of the mercury and over 75 percent of the acid gas pollution in our country The last amendment to the Clean Air Act approved by Congress was in 1990 Some old power plants were exempted because they were old even then and the regulators thought they would soon be de-commissioned Not so the utilities have been milking these dinosaurs despite the damage to public health Other irresponsible operators have been able to just ignore the rules even though the technology has been available to solve the problemHowever their profit comes at a cost and children in particular

have paid the price More than 300000 are born every year after being exposed to unsafe levels of mercury while in the womb increasing their risk of having learning disabilities later on When Americans are healthier and more kids can grow up without developmental problems wersquore a stronger nation But also with the regulations new jobs will be created getting power plants up to speed with todayrsquos technology - an estimated 46000 short-term construction and 8000 long-term utility jobs in the next few years And the standards will help in cleaning mercury out of our nationrsquos lakes and streams - even fish and other wildlife applaud the change Yet RepublicanConservative leaders are saying that Obamarsquos new restrictions on power plant emissions are a bad thing For over 20 years they have fought to block new environmental protections like this saying that industry should regulate itself Well clearly they have had years to clean up their act and have done nothing The retro-fitting may be expensive but these polluting industries have made billions of dollars by not investing in cleaning up their own mess Itrsquos hard to understand the opposition considering these updated standards will literally save thousands of lives However itrsquos been my observation that RepublicanConservatives are caught in a cycle of circular thinking Premise Government is bad The Environmental Protection Agency is part of the government Conclusion Protecting the environment is bad No one seems to address the big question Isnrsquot saving thousands from death disease and disability a good thing for a government to do Especially when the offending polluters have failed to demonstrate any concern for humanity

The RepublicanConservatives leaders who ignore the good that government can do are a false authority on what is good for America They have repeatedly supported dollars earned over hearts beating Moreover a big problem is that many Americans will also say the regulations are wrong because their leaders claim that to be so In the process of self-identifying with RepublicanConservative leaders (and broadcasters) and their talking points on a few core issues they stop asking important questions Questions that may dent stubbornly held unexamined convictions I refer to those who truly oppose a few things ndash gay rights abortion ndash but then line up to swallow the whole enchilada With blind trust they accept what these leaders are saying without testing the logic Itrsquos dangerous to have so many people in this country abrogating their responsibility to question If enough people by benign passivity say ldquowe really donrsquot mind breathing mercury arsenic cadmium uranium thorium nitrogen oxides sulfur oxides and cyanide then their leaders will feel

they have a mandate to oppose clean air Without testing the logic people believe that all regulation of business is bad Then they hear that any thing President Obama is for - is doubly bad This unthinking passive assent could by the next administration have us breathing copious amounts of mercury arsenic cadmium uranium thorium nitrogen oxides sulfur oxides and cyanide This is not idle worry - not a concern without cause ndash it has happened before Almost every governmental agency assigned to protect the American people was dismantled or mishandled by the three previous administrations My point being anyone who cares about all Americans of every persuasion being able to breathe clean air should celebrate this step forward and let their leaders know it should be supported funded and maintained

A Forward Step

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Peace bull Love bull PartyFirst Saturday in Arivaca

January 7th 9am - Noon - Marians Market Farmers market with organic veggies bull homemade breads bull hot tamales crafts amp more Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La Gitana Cantina Snack Luck and Band Jam

Page 6 January 2012 COnneCtiOn

Poetry Herersquos your Bible Lesson KiddiesThe Lord said to Abraham yoursquore my manrdquoAnd I know yoursquove been obeying me just as hard as you canBut some folks think that my existence is a fableSo now itrsquos time to do something real hard but I know yoursquoll be ableThe task Irsquom asking canrsquot exactly be called mildI want you to slaughter Isaac yoursquore one and only childNow this may strike you as awfully oddAnd not quite in keeping with what yoursquod expect from a loving GodMy problem is that I need more and more proof that you love meAnd that you truly believe there is nothing at all above meI know that all sounds a little absurdAnd will better understood many years from now after the birth of Sigmund FreudUntil then remember that Irsquom the source of every seasonAnd if you believe in me you can throw away all reasonI created the world but then I kind of blew itSometimes I think the devil made me do itby Jerry Belenker

The Good HikeJoin meandering pathways and hearty anticipationexhale routineinhale wildnessmountain streams flowing freelycougar tracks in the sandvulture shadows upon the landPhainopepla all shiny blackbarrel cactus blooming blazeRespect gravity and waters swift waters deepthunder clouds looming largecreatures that sting and bitebeasts with horns and hooves claws and canines speed and strengthheat and coldbearings lostProtect head and hidedrink lsquotil ye sloshsurroundings awarestep purposely this ainrsquot no city sidewalkdoesnrsquot feel right turn backAnd always always share thy whereaboutsTo hike another days chaffee

Am I aloneI watch The Band of Brothers and I cry

I watch Viet Nam in HD and I cryI watch the Army and Marines caught in the Chosen Reservoir in Korea and I cry

I watch the news of the atrocities in Iraq and Afghanistan And I cryI watch the inhumanities of man against man and I cry

I watch the destruction of the forests of the world and I cryI watch how we have robbed wildlife of their habitat and I cry

I watch the seas polluted and fished to extinction and I cryI watch the destruction of our environment and I cry

I watch the machinations of congress showing no respect for our people and I cryI watch the people being led to political slaughter and I cry

I watch the stupidities of our people and our leaders and I cryAm I alone Is there another in the world that cries

Will I leave this world the only one who criesIf I am alone the death of Planet Earth will soon follow

as it shouldCharles Davis Green Valley

Haiku Discipline Five seven and fiveTo achieve your artful goalWord picture writ smallT A Goorian

The Secret of the DovesThe doves with their modest gray plumage Their soft coo or mournful cryAre easy to overlook in the daily bird showFlashy cardinals and orioles shining black ravensHumming birds darting like tiny bright jewelsCapture our gazeWe smile at quail with their topknots And endearing toddling walk at the ever busy sparrowsHunting and pecking and the roadrunner dashing aboutAttention is paid to the fierce visaged hawk and the noisy flickersThe doves keep their own counselQuietly going about their daily businessIn the early morning the flock gathers on telephone wiresFacing west they settle all higgledy piggledyLike lumpy gray beads on a badly strung necklaceThe morning sun warms their backs untilSuddenly the whole flock lifts offAs they turn and wheel in lazy circlesTheir secret is revealed to the fortunate passerbyWhen they pass west to east the underside of every wingIs turned a soft warm gold gilded by the sunGlowing they pass overhead no longer a flockThey become a dazzle of dovesT A Goorian

soon the new year will be here urging us to be better to stop smoking use seat belts drink lowfat milk reduce credit card debt to signal before turning never to swim alone to eat more chicken to watch less tv lose weight to stay conscious what has been will be againmdashwhat has been done will be done againmdashthere is nothing new under the sun ndashEcclesiastes 19(NIV)john j kazlauskas

Sundialsaguaro shadowticks slowly by its neighborsmany decades pass Ann M Penton

A Day on the ShoreEmerging from the cosmic sea We play awhile on the sandy beachThen make our way bit by bitOver pebbles boulders and rocky cliffs We come at last at end of dayTo a level place that bids us stayWe rest awhile quietly And then slip back into the sea Loretta Carmickle

crescent moon reaches highest mountain peak keeps on climbing Ann M Penton

Re-Shaping LifeSummerwarm winter vacations southsaunaswhirlpools and hot tubs--all milder versionsof the blacksmithrsquos task

heat until fluid enoughto re-form in a new shapethen return it to the inevitable coolnesswith fresh new purpose and strength Ann M Penton

Her other faceMountains cloaked in ice and snow Peaks hidden by frozen clouds so lowNot fog from here hiding the sunbut harbingers of more to comeI see deer belly deep in snowFox wraps his tail around his toesAnd bear did to his lair go to sleepWhile rabbits hide in drifts so deepQuietly white sliding sides Of granite mountain snow does hide Tread careful here for death does stayAlong the swiftly changing weather waysSo beautiful So lovely I Do love to enter and abideA quietly white and peaceful placeWhere the Goddess shows Her other faceJan Gaylord

Motivating ForceIs there beauty in a stonewhich has been gracefully thrownas words in themselves may beput together gracefullyIs there beauty in a phraseor a role which syntax playsDo words or stones themselvesbecome motivating elvesDo we usually findthere are some spirits behindany motivating forceThere must be a God of courseMany agnostics may doubtwhat we are talking aboutWalt Abbott

PAGE 7

Celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial Birthday and learn the history of one of the oldest townsites in the State at the Arivaca Home Tour Saturday January 28 10 am - 4 pm Proceeds benefit Arivaca Family and Community Education Association (AFCE) a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Arivaca Old Schoolhouse the oldest standing schoolhouse in Arizona since 1960

Hightlights of the TourNine intriguing and historic places to view and explore a delightful medley of unique and notable places of historic significance including After 50 years of marriage and living in 17 different exotic locations a move to Arivaca to a Santa Fe-style retreat a charming home made from a metal sardine canrdquo with horses and dogs what started as a school and military buildings is a family home full of lovely antiques a charming abode where the owner can enjoy the wildlife a home filled with the artwork of an artist -born in Singapore lived in the Netherlands and then to Arivaca to live and play with grandchildren a 127 year-old school a pioneer cemetery with colorful stories of those residing and one of Esquire Magazinersquos best bars in AmericaYippeeTickets are $10 each and available in January at Green Valley Chamber of Commerce Lavonnersquos Hair Design amp Day Spa and Arivaca Library - also by mail Dotti Rees PO Box 652 Arivaca AZ 85601 For more information or to reserve tickets for Tour Day pick-up call Dotti at 398-3262 or email dottireesgmailcomLocal non-profit groups have organized activities to make the day even more pleasurable For Breakfast 8 to 11 am a delicious breakfast sponsored by Arivaca

Area Health Services served at Sweet Peas Cafe For Lunch 10 am to 4 pm the Arivaca Community Center Board will serve Sonoran stuffed chicken quiche salad rice pilaf dessert and drinks at the Center Local Girl Scout Troop 3098 will offer cookies for sale Look for their Cookie Wagon at the Community Center St Ferdinandrsquos Catholic Church 10 am to 4pm will serve home-made tamales beans desserts have religious items for sale and give tours of the historic church featuring stations of the cross by De Grazia Other points of interest during the day from 10 am to 4 pm Friends of the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge will be at the Cienaga to answer questions about the Refuge Arivaca Fire Department Auxillary will hold an open house and have t-shirts for sale Southwest Institute for Violence Free Learning (SWIVL) you can learn about their mission animal sanctuary and rescue at the Library Friends of the Arivaca Library will have used books book bags and t-shirts available for purchase Stop by Arivaca Human Resources and check out the bake sale rummage sale and visit the Quarter Store Arivaca Community Garden will offer fresh produce and other local delights at Marianrsquos Market All of these activities and the Tour locations will be easy to locate on the map that will accompany the Home Tour ticketLocal businesses have also made special plans Be sure and visit the Arivaca Mart Dollar Store amp More Arivaca Mercantile Co Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee Co Billrsquos Rock Shop Cinderella House Antiques amp Collectibles La Gitana Cantina Nature Scent Essential Oil Gift Shop Sweet Peas Cafe Virginiarsquos Mexican Food Stand ldquoLa Rancheritardquo Arivaca Ceramic Shop and Main Street Artistsrsquo Co-op

Public NoticeIn compliance with RUS Bulletin 1790-1 Section 6 31 b which in effect states that once each calendar year we shall furnish the statement on non-discrimination in news-papers which are in the circulation area in which we operate we are issuing the follow-ing statement for publication

Non-Discrimination StatementTrico Electric Cooperative Inc is the recipient of Federal fi nancial assistance from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) The USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race color national origin age disability and where applicable sex marital status familial status parental status religion sexual orientation genetic information political beliefs reprisal or because all or part of an individualrsquos income is derived from any public assistance program (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille large print audiotape etc) should contact USDArsquos TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD) To fi le a com-plaint of discrimination write to USDA Director Offi ce of Civil Rights 1400 Indepen-dence Avenue SW Washington DC 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866)377-8642 (relay voice users) Trico Electric Cooperative Inc is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Arivaca Home Tour amp Historic Places 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley

Border Issues Concert amp Fair

Friday amp SaturdayJanuary 13-14

The 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert and Fair will be held at The Good Shepherd United Church of Christ 17750 S La Cantildeada Sahuarita A concert by Holly Near accompanied by John Bucchino Friday at 7 pm will begin the weekend Holly is a unique combination of entertainer teacher and activist Tickets - $20 donation Border Issues Fair registration begins at 8 am Saturday January 14 with keynote presentations by Dr Jason De Leon Professor of Anthropology at the Univ of Michigan at 9 am followed by Margo Cowan Pima County Public Defender The fair will conclude at 1 pm Dr De Leon will speak about the Undocumented Migration Project a long-term study of the contemporary migration of people from Northern Sonora to Southern Arizona which he directs He argues that the artifacts left by undocumented migrants in the desert of Arizona are an important historical record of a violent social process created by institutionalized border enforcement practices He will also discuss what these artifacts can tell us about undocumented migration human suffering and the politics of desert conservation Margo Cowan well known for her 25 years as an outspoken defender of migrants will speak out of her keen awareness of and experience with border and immigration policy and law In addition to serving as Pima County Public Defender Cowan was a Sanctuary leader board member of Derechos Humanos and co-founder of the group No More Deaths Pablo Peregrina will provide music during the morning Peregrina grew up in Ambos Nogales plays a smooth mix of mariachi merengue and rock and roll mixed with a twist of social justice music Information displays and representatives from numerous humanitarian and action and advocacy groups involved with immigration issues and the lives of migrants will be present include including Borderlinks Just Coffee No More Deaths Humane Borders Samaritans Border Action Network Consul for Protection and Legal Affairs-Consulate General of Mexico Sahuarita Food Bank-Good Shepherd and the Sierra ClubA $10 donation per person will cover all expenses of the Fair including healthy snacks during the morning Attendees are asked to bring winter hats gloves belts and backpacks for those in the desert Advance tickets are available For more information call the Rev Randy Mayer 520-625-1375 or Shura Wallin 520- 399-1454

Economic Solutions amp Hope for the Future

Faced with a continuing recession that offers little

hope for job growth the loss of retirement savings homes that are worth less than their purchase price a European Union euro crisis threatening to bring down the world economy a financial regulatory system unable to regulate excesses of speculation that threaten even the concept of secure savings and an American political system paralyzed and unable to agree on basic measures to revive the economy with such items as daily news fare where does one find a way forward a hope for a future economy able to provide financial security for a rapidly growing and increasingly interdependent global populationThese issues and a dynamic and hopeful response to them will be the topic of a presentation and discussion sponsored by the Baharsquoi community of Santa Cruz County and will take place at

Nogales Hilltop Gallery 2 to 4 pm - January 15 2012

Admission is free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515The speaker and discussion leader will be Bob Phillips Mr Phillips holds degrees in government and international development from Dartmouth and Stanford universities He was the Stanford exchange scholar to the American University of Beirut and was the director of the National Baharsquoi office of Youth Affairs

Page 8 january 2012 ConneCtion

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Jan 1 - Letting Go with a Grip -Rev HaneyJan 8 - Renewing Our Walking Together -Rev HaneyJan 15 - Mennonite amp UU but Mostly Mennonite- Dr Loretta WillemsJan 22 - What is it Worth to You - Rev HaneyJan 29 - Bringing Justice to Phoenix UU Assembly PSWD chair Carolyn Saunders

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It seems that it has been many years since we have had consecutive days of rain like what

we experienced this December It was utterly glorious to see gray all around the thick fog hiding the Santa Ritas from view and cold icy puddles in the mornings (It is also glorious to be living in a part of the world where days like this are followed by sunshine and t-shirt afternoons) Not so glorious - the many leaks in the roofs of the farm ndash our house the main house and the horse barn - remind us that the

patchwork done after the monsoons was not effective and buckets were strategically placed in many rooms The driveway to the farm became slick and I got the pickup stuck in thick mud by the greenhouse My old appaloosa who is ldquowinteringrdquo close to the house where a rich senior diet is easier to dispense was dripping and his ears cold to the touch I kept asking Stewart if we should move Cody into the barn out of the rain and his repeated response was that Cody was a horse and that he was fine Finally I couldnrsquot stand it anymore and concluded that whether or not the horse would prefer to be dry was no longer the point ndash I would be more comfortable knowing he was warn and snug in a stall So I bundled up in the best wintery waterproof clothes I could muster (we Arizona folks donrsquot have this sort of attire readily on hand and this involved digging into the back of my closet

to unearth ski clothes that I havenrsquot seen in years) and with Stewart in tow went to the barn A few bales of sweet warm straw a fresh tub of water and a manger full of alfalfa awaited Cody when I walked the dripping old gelding into the stall I watched my horse for a few minutes my elbows leaning on the bottom half of the Dutch door while he munched lazily on his hay water still dripping from his flanks and his nostrils exhaling warm clouds in the frigid air as he chewed The opposite side of the stall was left open to the paddock behind to allow Cody more freedom of movement if he wanted so that his old legs would not stiffen up ldquoAre you happy babyrdquo Stewart asked putting his arm around me ldquoThanks Stewrdquo I replied contentedly and we trudged back through the mud and rain to the warmth of the house

A couple of hours later I drove the truck up to the bus stop to pick up my son The rain had not let up and it was dark out and very cold Patches my Australian Sheppard eagerly joined me on what is a daily trip down the driveway I am sure he canrsquot read the hands on the clock on the wall but non-the-less Patches knows when it is time to get his boy and is waiting for me at the door to hop into the cab of the truck (this night with muddy paws of course) The bus had evidently come early because we encountered Jesse halfway down the driveway soaking wet in the dark his tennis shoes covered in wet earth Cuddling up to Patches and thanking him for his warmth Jesse gratefully stayed in the truck while I drove to the barn to check on my pampered old horse The light was on in his stall but the large chocolate brown form with a polka-dotted rump was nowhere to be seen ldquoMust be laying down in the strawhelliprdquo I smiled at the thought of my horse enjoying the warm bed we had made for him but at closer inspection Cody was not there ldquoCodyrdquo I called and his head moved into the light from the paddock behind Cody was

standing in the rain ldquoYou moronrdquo I said Cody pricked his ears in my direction but was not interested in reentering the stall I added some more feed to his manger to bribe him in and drove back to the house ldquoHowrsquos Codyrdquo Stewart asked ldquoSoaking wetrdquo I said and Stewart smiled a knowing smile The next morning it was still drizzling but I put Cody back out into his large paddock He is a horse He is fine

The hens however are on strike I have about two dozen chickens - 16 Rhode Island Reds 4 Leghorns and a Barred Rock Most are older and donrsquot lay consistently anyway but seven of them are young and lay a nice big egg everyday For the past week though I have found at best three eggs a day A couple of weeks ago I was supplying our family and friends with a carton of eggs each week selling one or two and still had enough to cook at least one dinner of quiche or omelets At this rate I might need to buy some eggs I enter the hen house a few times a day (one of the hens likes to eat eggs so frequent visits are needed) and threaten my girls with the soup pot They look at me excited and clucking since I almost always come with a tidbit from the kitchen to share They ignore my scolding and greedily gobble up over-ripe grapes stale chips or whatever yummy treats I have As the afternoon turns to evening I return one last time to check the nests and make sure everyone is locked up for the night Often a lazy old Rhode Island will already have perched high in the coop for the night and I have to wave my hand over my head to keep her from using it as a step in her trip downward to look for scraps (I have suffered one black eye and an ugly long scratch down my cheek from my hens using my head in this way) No eggs ldquoLadiesrdquo I scold ldquoyoursquore headed for the soup pot Better get to workrdquo They cluck and fuss and step on my shoes but make no apologies for the lack of production Hopefully they will adjust to the temperatures and get busy soon

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Where Art amp History Meetest 1752

Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site

January 5 1030amSpecial tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site south of the Park that preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site including residence foundations plaza area refuse area and partial irrigation ditch Meet at the Parkrsquos Visitor Center Tour involves a walk of about 1frac14 miles Bring walking shoes sunscreen and hat $5 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park Tour limited to 15 reservations encouraged

Spanish Colonial Living History January 20 12-3pm

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) 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 $4 adult $2 youth 7-13 children free

Walking Tour of Old Town January 20 amp 27 call for time

A guided tour of the Old Town section of Tubac with Alice Keene Explore the original adobe buildings and learn about Tubacrsquos rich history Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat $5

Tubac Historical Societyrsquos Annual Luncheon Meeting

ldquoHollywood and the Santa Cruz Valleyrdquo

January 26 12 noon

The Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual luncheon meeting features guest speakers Bob Shelton founder of Old Tucson Studios and Don Collier Western movie and television actor Shelton and Collier whose careers have spanned sixty years in the film industry will recount their experiences with Hollywood actors and movies filmed in the Santa Cruz ValleyAt the Tubac Golf Resort amp Spa 1 Avenue de Otero Road Tubac Admission $30 Advance reservations only Reservations 520-398-2020 or infoTHS-TubacorgONGOING

January Events at Tubac Presidio

Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park offers walks to the Santa

Cruz River on Wednesday mornings December 2011 through April 2012 The one-hour walks leave the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center at 1030 am following the level unpaved trail to the Santa Cruz River and back The distance is about frac12 mile Participants need comfortable shoes and water The forest along the river is an excellent example of the rare southwestern riparian environment and provides a critical habitat for wildlife that live in and migrate through the Santa Cruz Valley Discussions during the walks may include Orsquoodham people missions and settlement plant and animal identification the mesquite bosque (forest) and riparian environments and current issues related to the Santa Cruz River Part of the walk follows the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historical Trail Although the guided walk will return to the mission participants may continue on their own along the Anza Trail north for 45 miles to Tubac The trail closely follows the river crossing twice on narrow bridges The trail is level sandy and relatively easy

Because the area is rich in wildlife particularly birds binoculars are useful The entrance fee for Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is $300 per person with no additional charge for participation in the River Walk Interagency Senior Access and Annual Passes are accepted For information about the guided walks call Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park at 520-398-2341 ext 0

River walks at tumacaacutecori natl Historical Park

ldquoCavalcade of Historyrdquo Art Exhibit The Alan B Davis Gallery - 16 paintings from the Arizona Highways ldquoCavalcade of Historyrdquo collection by renowned Western artist William Ahrendt

ENCOUNTERS ndash A Native American Ethnic Costume Exhibit Now through February 26 2012 A glimpse into the lives of the Yaqui Seri Tohono Oodham and Yuma Indians Featuring apparel artifacts dolls and historic photographs Ongoing Exhibits included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children free

Page 10 january 2012 ConneCtion

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My grandson Jim is here visiting for the holidays and has been

doing some riding One of the things that came up was cues I decided since I teach this all the time I should write a little about what a cue is and how it worksBetter commutation with our horse is always a high priority with riders When we are out on trail and find ourselves in a difficult situation we need to be able to establish direction To do this we use our rein and leg cues They better work or we may find ourselves on the ground and walking A cue is a signal Itrsquos kind of like a secret word something you and your horse understand Horses recognize patterns They learn that when one thing happens then certain other things always happen afterwards ―good or badHave you ever wondered why your horse always does the same thing in the same place For instance he slows down to a walk on the far side of the arena in the same place every time Horses have great memories and remember what happened just before they experienced something This is where the cue comes in It can be anything that is repeated to form a patternIf you always feed at 5 orsquoclock you will notice your horse waiting at the fence The horse recognizes a

pattern Yoursquore coming out of the house at the same time each day and feed forming a pattern Your coming out at 5 becomes the cue and the feed is the reward for being at the fence Try to remember your horse is always learning - whether right or wrong So when you are working in the arena and the horse slows down on the back side it is you established a pattern by allowing your horse to do this in the first place The reward of the slowing down is the walk A new cue is born not one you want but itrsquos there never the less Now you must fix the mistake and change the unintended cueThere are no set cues there is no magic in any cue we give our horse A cue will be what you make it so be careful If you want to whistle the Star Spangled Banner to get him to speed up you can do that Itrsquos not the cue itself getting the horse to respond correctly Instead itrsquos the time taken teaching the horse to follow the pattern you want Once he understands the cue he will get ready to respond correctly Cues we can count on are called a conditioned responseHorses like people sometimes do things to avoid a negative consequence But like us they will respond with a lot more energy and enthusiasm when a reward awaits A cue is a cue regardless of whether you are teaching your horse tricks or to hold a steady speed on the rail ldquoMake the right things easy and the wrong things difficult ~ Ray Hunt ~ Safe Trails and a HAPPY NEW YEAR

Confused about Cues

January 9 930 am American Assoc of University Women Green Valley Branch American Legion Post 66 1560 W Duval Mine Road Sahuarita Guest speaker Bob Phillips Exec Director of the Santa Cruz Community Foundation SCCF provides assistance to a variety of programs on both sides of the US-Mexico border Bob talks on ways to find solutions to the challenges of this border region Contact Elizabeth Beyrer 269-7701

Green Valley Meetings

Thurs Jan 19 ndash 1 to 3p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Dr GV Short Program Gordon Gray will present ldquoFamily Legends and Fablesrdquo Main Program ldquoCollateral and Allied Familiesrdquo by Edie Sly Feb 18 is the date for our Annual Genealogy Seminar featuring Dr Tom Jones Details and registration at wwwrootswebancestrycom~azgvgs

Tarenta Baldeschi

ins ea son

PAGE 11

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Last January we shared with you what blessings had manifested at Avalon Organic Gardens amp EcoVillage In each of these answered prayers lies direction and inspiration in what you could do as well in your own gardens Many of these techniques were introduced in this ldquoIn Seasonrdquo column Here are some of our answered prayers which we are truly grateful formiddot Dreams come true We are finding earthworms in our soil (none were here for a long time) which has improved with an increase of organic compost and mulch as well as by not using chemicals pesticides and herbicides Drainage and water retention are getting in better balance each year The effective micro-organism (EM) applications have been a successmiddot Ask and they will come Invite your family friends neighbors and volunteers to join you and experience together the upliftment of your garden in many ways Here at Avalon Gardens we come together twice a week for a ldquoHands in the Soil dayrdquo With volunteers of up to 30-40 people at times we are able to harvest mulch weed plant build compost piles clean and order the gardens Some of the volunteers come from Tucson and we have visitors from out of state as well Thank you all middot Never give up trying Despite a permanence of Bermuda grass in all of our pastures we were able to increase our gardens this year and had the most abundant harvest to date By inter-planting alfalfa and allowing other native

weeds (purslane amaranth lambsquarter and mustard) to outgrow the grass it became less vigorousmiddot Some government programs help One National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program to convert flood irrigation to drip tape irrigation was approved and implemented on three acres This helped us to irrigate quicker and more precisely with less amount of water and energy When temperatures rose over 100 degrees we were able to keep the roots of our plants cool enoughmiddot Improved technology can assist small gardens and farms in big ways We improved the irrigation system by purchasing a raised bed plastic mulch layer that also lays the drip tape into the soil in one go with the tractor This held back the bermuda grass and kept the moisture as well as the warmth in the soil in the fall when it got cold This was a huge time-saving featuremiddot Another government program helps Another National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program helped us build a new unheated high tunnel (hoophouse) greenhouse (20rsquo x 108rsquo) This extended our harvest in all seasonsmiddot Better local CSA distribution In mid-June we decided to withdraw from our Tucson delivery and in September from Green Valley delivery Our CSA membership has stabilized locally and many come to pick up in Tubac or at our gardens Our Green Valley members pick up together with one driver We save time and resources and are able to keep the prices low If you have extra vegetables in your gardens ask your neighbors and friends to pick them up middot More education more gardeners We have hosted numerous workshops with university colleges and other organizations

We are also teaching twice a week the Mexicayotl Acadamy (4th and 5th grade) from Nogales They are planning their own school garden now Many individual and group tours have benefitted all year roundmiddot Alliances Formed Somos la SemillamdashldquoWe are the Seedrdquo a network of grassroots groups organizations funders farmers and clinics in Arizona-Sonora borderlands working together to grow our future through healthy food systems received another grant from WHY Hunger We are now distributing it through mini-grants to small farms gardeners and other neighborhood nonprofit organizations to increase a better local food systemmiddot Plant a Food Forest Our Food Forest Project (one acre) is getting stronger It was able to collect millions of gallons of rainwater and produced several vegetable crops already The alfalfa is coexisting with the Bermuda and our chickens are feasting on lots of greens and insects Many perennials and trees are getting established More will be planted this coming spring We have inspired many to start their own small or large ones

middot Turkeys and guinea hens are not just for eating The grasshoppers were on the run (or rather jump) when we let the turkeys and guineas roam the gardens Even if they canrsquot get them all they slowed down the impact and saved many cropsmiddot Write about and share your experiences I am truly thankful for the opportunity of being able to write for the Connection for another year Thank you all for supporting their cause and important community buildingmiddot There are of course many more answered prayers not mentioned here which many of them are very personal The highest gift to give and receive is the love of God and without all of your support and friendship this sanctuarymdashAvalon Organic Gardens Farm and Ranchmdashwould not have been able to bless and touch so many customers visitors and students Come to visit we give tours every week Call (520) 603-9932 and visit our updated website at wwwavalongardensorgThank you again and have a blessed year Tarenta Baldeschi (Change Agent)

Reflection and Answered Prayers for 2011

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

HOUrs MON- FrI 8 am - 5 pm - sAT 10 am - 5 pm ClOseD sUNDAYs amp HOlIDAYs - Call for Holiday schedule

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lovely patioOPEN 7 DAYS

Located at 14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

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

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

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

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca Clinic

submitted by Glo Williams

We who have jumped on board to get the Arivaca Action Center

rolling are excited to see things taking shape We want to share the news and invite you to participateHaving been given the opportunity to use the former Carivaca property in ways that would benefit Arivaca we began with the question of what our community needs Quick to emerge were an Early Learning Center adult education overnight accommodations for out-of-town visitors gardens workshops and retreats (in the areas of wellness the arts sustainability natural building primitive skills and birding) and office or studio space for local individuals Our mission statement purposely general can contain just about anything that we might undertake ldquoto provide a space offering opportunities which enhance rural livingrdquo We are in the process of becoming incorporated as a non-profitThe upcoming Home Tour on Saturday January 28th gives us a chance to share our visions show off the building and invite you to co-create with us Come see the facility and a display of artwork from local children and adults Enjoy sweet treats and tea while you take in the scene It is just a short saunter across the road from the Arivaca Community CenterThe Action Center is renting the property from its owner Project PPEP A growing membership is stepping up to cover basic monthly and small start-up expenses Funding for programs and infrastructure will be sourced elsewhere Each member or sponsor is pledging a monthly

amount comfortable to their budget Donations of any amount are also most welcome Join the supporters by contacting Carlota Wray at 398-9051 During the Home Tour and thereafter we will have DonorSponsor sign-up cards to facilitate this processFor the overnight accommodations we are looking for donations of another kind stuff We need to furnish the rooms with beds chairs linens curtains etc We also need kitchenware dishes utensils potspans etc We would love donations of items in good condition Please contact Kathy Sheldon at 398-2839 PPEP is providing us with some office and school type furnishings so we are already on our wayWhat do you want to learn What do you need The ball is rolling Physical therapy sessions will be taking place at the Action Center from 330-530 on Wednesday afternoons Effort is underway to create an English language class Contact Michelle Fornier at 429-4307 with your thoughtsAnd what skills would you like to share Our community is full of treasures both known and hidden ndash you know who you are We would like to fatten up our committees so if yoursquod like to help create spaces programs subscribers funding or do management administration upkeep repairslet us knowYou can contact the board via email at ArivacaActionCenterIncgmailcom Current phone contact is Glo Williams at 398-9735Our next general board meeting is Sunday January 8th at 4pm at the Action Center We welcome your curiosity and input

whatrsquos going on at the Arivaca Action center

submitted by Julie BealAs you make arrangements to attend or work at the Arivaca Home Tour this year on Saturday January 28 2012 Arivaca Area Health Services (AAHS) hopes that you will include a hearty breakfast in your plansAAHSArivaca Clinic Board will be serving a delicious breakfast at the Sweet Peas Cafe (corner of Universal Ranch Road and Arivaca Ranch Road) from 8 am to 11 am The menu features several choices pancakes and sausage pancakes and scrambled eggs scrambled eggs and sausage or biscuits and gravy Each choice will include fruit orange juice and coffee milk or tea Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and under

AAHS Arivaca Home tour Pancake Breakfast

A new feature this year designed to help those working on the Tour will be carryout service from 8 am to 9 am Individual and group orders may be placed before January 28th by calling Julie Beal at 398-2160 On the morning of the Tour please call Sweet Peas Cafe at 398-9200 to place ordersWe hope you will join us for a great breakfast before you begin your day at the Arivaca Home Tour Itrsquos a fun way to support our Arivaca Clinic and health-related programs in our communityWe would also like to thank Jenni Stern owner of Sweet Peas Cafe and Catering for giving us this opportunity to hold the breakfast at her beautiful little cafe

by Maggie MilinovitchThe group that is working on the First Saturday events and placing ads promoting tourism in Arivaca decided to loosely form an organization with an identifying name It is ldquoArivaca Alive ndash promoting Art Business amp Culturerdquo Another acronym AA-ABC We are not trying nor do we wish to be a chamber of commerce However we are raising some funds to help with the costs of events and advertising Another reason for a name is to perhaps get the Arizona Department of Tourism to put us on their map Every wide spot in the road is listed ndash but not Arivaca An official name might get their attention as individuals letters have so far been ignored They canrsquot come if they donrsquot know wersquore hereThe grouprsquos first major ad purchase was in Discover Southern Arizona a slick magazine for tourists put out by Green Valley News The full page ad is accompanied by photos and an article It is my fervent hope that prospective visitors will get passed the dismal photo layout and take time to read Karen Walengarsquos excellent article Many thanks Karen The concept of the group and First Saturdays is to assure visitors that Arivaca is not only a lovely place to visit with many attractions but that it

is perfectly safe and welcoming With the economic downturn that doesnrsquot look to be upturning anytime soon tourism is a way to keep Arivaca arts and businesses going which provides local jobs The First Saturday event in December featured a ldquoCandy Shackrdquo Many locals donated wonderful candies and ornaments for us to sell We made in excess of $500 The money was raised for the kids of Arivaca New playground equipment at the Community Center that they all could enjoy is be the best use of the funds Ellen Dursema is researching the purchase for usAs with all endeavors in Arivaca volunteers are most welcome Volunteering can be showing up on the First Saturdays with your crafts home-grown veggies etc or pitching in with one of the events So far most of the businesses and non-profit organizations in town are involved to some degree helping share the load Plus itrsquos kind of fun being creative in a new direction We do hold meetings but only on an as needed basis and they are informal For the most part we email ndash so if yoursquod like to be included on the email list send note to ArivacaAliveaolcom

Arivaca Alive

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Valenzuela Group bullGinny amp Buddy ValenzuelaHC65 Box 6256 Amado AZ 85645 (520) 398-9665

cougartrailwildbluenet bull wwwazseniorbuddiescom

senior Buddies is owned and operated by Ginny amp Buddy - working as a team to operate an honest reliable service Insured Call or email for free consultation We are a ldquocommission onlyrdquo company

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom isLocallyOwned ampOperated

261-2411

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

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

Wednesday Prayer Meeting amp Bible Study - 6 pm - Potluck at 500

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Sunday Praise amp Worship Service 600 pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor

17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Those who passed away in 2011Molly Membrila 11111

Muriel Noon 12011Manuel Gonzalez 21122Albert Dojaquez 21111

Bobby Keller 31711Yjinio Aguirre 32611

Kip Ripley 32611Donald Larkin 4711

Ernest Gisclair 41111Jerry Valenzuela 52011

Ralph Davis 53111Rusty Cummings 62311Monico Gonzales 7111

Carl Johnson 8411Mary Ann Daffron 8911

Anita Alvarez 82511Harry Free 92411

Sandra Cornwell 101211Tony Prevor 101811

DeYette Minard Johnson 101911Becky Sheets 102811

Brian Kiley 11711Dennis Pariso 111311

Angelina Jaurequi 111511Susie Cuestas Durbin 12511

James Johnson 122711

submitted by Mary Kasulaitis

Rebecca Lynn (Becky) was born to Tom and Carmela Kemper in Sacramento CA on June 17 1967 and passed from this life on October 28 2011 in Arivaca AZBecky who was very much a tomboy in her youth developed a tough direct no-nonsense exterior as she grew up (No doubt in part from the perpetual teasing and spoiling by her 4 older brothers) She also grew to have a very tender and generous heart along with a fearless spirit A direct result of the example set by her parents and older sisterBecky developed an affinity for horses early on and became an accomplished rider in both Western Saddle and Dressage Her early riding years were spent Barrel racing and pleasure riding in California with an opportunity to learn Dressage while living with her family in Germany Becky also herded cattle with her Dad and could often be seen riding the horses in and around ArivacaBecky also enjoyed reading music dancing children parties and traveling Becky was very social and took great pleasure in spending time with family and friends and her community She was always available to lend a hand Her most recent joy was found spending time with her granddaughter Brooke Another joy was watching wrestling with brother-in-law Paul Her joyful laughter could be heard all over the houseHer most significant work accomplishments came during her

tenure as Manager of the Arivaca Human Resources During Beckyrsquos 10 years there she met with elected government officials to retain or expand existing programs and services identify and propose new services and programs and secure adequate funding

to sustain them Beckyrsquos effective management ensured that many in need would receive vital life-sustaining services and financial aide Additionally Beckyrsquos guidance also helped many teens to stay on a healthy and productive pathBecky is survived by her two sons Anthony and Damien her granddaughter Brooke her mother Carmela Kemper her sister Linda Van Fossen her brothers Brian Tim and Michael Kemper 11 nieces and nephews and 4 great-nieces and nephews She is dearly loved and tremendously missed A community celebration of Beckyrsquos life was held at her parentrsquos home in Arivaca on November 19 2011 We are very thankful and grateful for the outpouring of love and generosity by the wonderful people of Arivaca during this time of sadness and lossSpecial thank you to Rebecca Gibson for helping us release Becky to Godrsquos careHer Loving Family

In Memory of Rebecca Lynn SheetsArivaca Fire District Report

Omar RoodAt the November reorganization Mark Dresang stated he did not want to continue as Chair I was elected to replace him Kathleen Wishnick was reelected as Treasurer and Terry Tompkins was reelected as ClerkAlso at the November meeting the application form for the Fire Chief position was finalized and posted If you are interested in the position you may access the application at our web site arivacafiredistrictorg The board intends to announce finalists for interviews at our January meeting If you have any questions you think we should ask the candidates please write them and give to one of the Board or to Patti Jent our Deputy Clerk We have also begun the process of outfitting one of our ambulances for Advanced Life Support services This service will only be available when a paramedic is on volunteer status but when that is the case the increased capability could be lifesavingAt the December meeting the Board reaffirmed our goal of applying for a Certificate of Need (CON) which if granted would allow the Fire District ambulance service to transport This would reduce the time to hospital for our citizens as the wait for Southwest Ambulance would be eliminated Since we do not have the resources to provide 247 coverage it is important to note that Southwest would keep their CON and provide backup service when our Fire District could not respond There will be costs associated with the CON but there is also increased revenue which should more than offset those costs Please feel free to speak to me or to any of our board members on your hopes or concerns for the Fire District

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Arivaca Meetings amp ActivitiessATUrDAYs every sat - 9am Marians Market - Downtown 1st sat - 9am - Human Resources rUMMAGe sAle 3rd sat - 1pm - AFCe Old School (or at Library--call first) 3pm Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting MONDAYs - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse 2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire District Auxilary - at the Fire House

TUesDAYs 2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-5239 3rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 398-0022last Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHUrsDAYs 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call 398-9859 3rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg - Fire HousesUNDAYs - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for seasonally changing times - 398-2839 1st sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop -Town water yard last sun - 530pm - Arivaca local Monthly Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home

FOr KIDs Tues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 pm Creative Play recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Community Center) Call Ellen 398-3010TeeN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WeDs - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIrl sCOUTs for all ages Contact Patti Hanson - 398- 9411FOr seNIOrsTeATIMe FOr seNIOrs (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmseNIOr OUTINGs One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771 seNIOr HIKING ClUB - Mondays at 8 am Call Ellen at the Arivaca Community Center for more information 398-3010

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patio

bull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use Microsoft Word Excel Publisher or Power Point

bull Homework help available

bullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch library hours are Closed sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and sat 9-5

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

Septic SyStemS Licensed Bonded amp insured

bull Free estimates bull References

bull 30 yrs experience

RD Ayers bull Arivaca cell 820-2947 bull 520-398-9654 rdsbackhoeservicegmailcom

RDrsquos BAcKHOe SeRVice

middot Perk tests middot GradinG middot trenchinG

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cOmplete inStAllAtiOn amp RepAiR

By Mary KasulaitisMark your calendars for two Arizona Humanities Council Speakers Bureau programs historian Jay Van Orden will present Warriors and Beyond A Closer Look at the Clothing Equipment and Lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache featuring the 1886 photos of C S Fly as well as other photos and his own extensive research This yearrsquos program by Jay promises to be as fascinating as last yearrsquos Friday January 20 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School 17180 W 4th Street ArivacaHistorian Tom Sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old School during the Arivaca Home Tour on Saturday January 28 from 10 am to 1 pm Tomrsquos Arizona History book is a standard in the field and the revised edition is being published in January

To celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial cowboy folk musician Greg Scott will present a program The (Sometimes) Rocky Road to Statehood in Poetry and Song illustrating the path from Territory to Statehood for Arizona-- a decade-long struggle on Saturday February 11 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School The Book Club meets on the Second Tuesday of the Month at 2 pm This month we are reading Still Alice by Lisa Genova Come and join us for some eclectic reading Call the Arivaca Library for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Mary or Coey for more information at 594-5239

library news

4-H christmas cookie Day

submitted by Barbara StockwellNine of the older 4-H members leaders Barbara Hogg and Barbara Stockwell and parents Lindle Hamilton Chris Stockwell and Bryan Hayes with the 4-H Clubrsquos best friend and supporter Dotti Rees came together after a short 4-H business meeting (also attended by project leaders Tony Arvizu and Jack Rees) to put together 24 cookie plates for Arivaca seniors and some of the supportive entities in our town An amazing amount of delicious cookies were brought by everyone and the plates were piled high All took part in the

Above COOkIE DAy work crew front JT and Jakie Hogg back l to r Paul Arvizu Jacob Ignacio Josiah Hamilton Andie Lynn Stockwell Geno Johnson Elora Arvizu and Sienna Wallen

Right Melva Robin gets a hug from Dotti Rees along with her plate of cookies

fun which was followed by pizza cooked by Chris A few extra cookies were eaten for dessert Then Lindle Dotti and Bryan loaded up their vehicles and drove us all over the townsite hills and valleys of Arivaca We sang carols at the stops and fun was had by all One of the last stops was at Mary Scottrsquos home It was an oasis in the desert as everyone was tired and thirsty by that time Mother ldquoMrdquo graciously received her cookies and Mary filled cups of water for the crowd There were treats too We were so thankful for the rest break Kids performing at the annual Winterfest held at the Arivaca Community

Center in December The evening was filled with a delicious dessert buffet performances people playing music good conversations and a raffle that netted some lucky folks wonderful prizes This event is a fund raiser to help support the Center

GrAss-FeD BeeF available at the Amado Mini Market Locally grown on irrigated pasture

FOr reNT-rV hookup Amado private ranch corrals available pool includes water $300 520-248-3333

COsMOserVICes Revelatory Teachings and discussions from The URANTIA Book at Avalon Gardens EcoVillage Tumacacori---Spiritual Leaders Gabriel of Urantia and Niaacutenn Emerson Chase Sundays 1000 am Hear the CosmoWorship Bright amp Morning Star Choir Organic lunch follows Tours Available Donations appreciated We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

40 ACres ndash Moyza Ranch Road $149900-Rolling hills amp flat area for pasturegarden located just frac34 from paved Arivaca road 12 miles from I-19 Owner FinancingCall Donna Schenek REALTOR 520-403-5032 Coldwell Banker (Donnaschenekazmovescom)

FOr sAle BY OWNer 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $295000 Terms Call 480-993-8272

MAssAGe IN ArIVACA or Green Valley by Kathi Abbott I will come to your home Make appointments at your convenience 520-904-9442

DeBBIe Thompson is celebrating her birthday on January 21st ndash she will be 58 years old She invites everyone to a potluck party at La Gitana Cantina from 4 to 6 pm Karoake or bring your instruments and play ndash she loves music

JANrsquos TlC amp KIsses - Pet Grooming 398-2603

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

FOr sAle Or reNT - BY OWNer 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

ArT IN AMADO Buffalo Son Studio - Open Draw every Saturday morning 9am - 12pm Bring your drawing materials and join others in the practice of drawing from observation Coming in February Buffalo Son Studio a satellite location for The Drawing Studio Drawing Fundamentals Level 1 An eight week course designed for the beginner as well as those with some background to learndeepen their understanding of drawing principals towards a more effective drawing practice and the core of what it is to draw which is how to observe Starts Sunday Feb 12th thru April 1st 1pm - 4pm Call The Drawing Studio (520) 629-0947 or visit wwwthedrawingstudioorg to register Buffalo Son Studio is located 9 Amado-Montosa Rd off the East Frontage Rd between I-19 Exits 42 amp 48 call 398-9144 for more information Happy New Year to All

CONCerT 2PM sAT JAN7 rOsTADT GeNerATIONs CONCerT Southwest amp Mexican music at the UU Church at Amado TerritoryI-19Exit 48 E Call Marla 520-0890 for tickets

ArIVACA QIGONG will meet at the Community Center on second Saturdays 114 211 and 310 from 10 am lsquotil noon Two complete programs beginners from 10-11 cleansing from11-12 Qigong is not strenuous and can be done seated Suggested donation $5 Call Mary at 398-0022 with questions

rV $20day $100Week $300Month Full Hookup Electric incld Tent$10 wwwuniversalranchrvcom 760-608-3386

2+ ACres Arivaca Ranch Rd near Arivaca all paved Roads Property fenced with well workshop storage and studio apartment Double-wide needs work $68500 OWC trade possible Discount for cash 520- 760-1981

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PaymentmustbemadepriortopublicationForFreeampNon-profitadsONLY-NoCharge

NOPHONEORDERSPLEASE-OnlywrittenadsacceptedbullDeadline 26th of each month

to Place an Un-Classified Ad Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email soAZVoxaolcom

Un-Classifieds

UrANTIA Book Fellowship Meeting and Classes---Mondays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon Organic Gardens EcoVillage facilitated by Elders and Ministers of Global Community Communications Alliance We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

rDrsquos BACKHOe serVICe Septic Systems Perk Tests Trenching amp Grading Free estimates 30 yrs exp Federally certified Licensed amp Insured RD Ayers 520-398-9654

May you have a happy amp prosperous New Year

Page 15

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Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

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Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

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Small Business of the Year Award

Tradesmen

HAVe A DrUG PrOBleM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAl-ANON FAMIlY GrOUPs Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon 11am Beginner Mtg Mon 12pm Thurs 7pm Fri 11am Info 520-323-2229 or www al-anon-az org

TUBAC Al-ANON AA MTGs Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ArIVACA AA MeeTINGs Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONers-AA mtg Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

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Located In Arivaca

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Page 16 january 2012 ConneCtion

m Places to Go m People to See m Things to Do

In Arivaca In Tubac In Amado In Green Val

In Nogales

In Patagonia

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

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

Index of Spanish common names

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

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

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

sat Jan7 -2 PM ronstadt Generations Michael Ronstadt and sons will sing and play music from the Southwest and Mexico This Tucson group has played to packed houses across the US At UU Church at Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48E Call Marla for tickets 520-0890

Thursdays starting Jan 12 4-6 PM 8 week course on EMERSONrsquoS ESSAYS $140 plus text facilitated by Rev Donna Maurer Call Sonoran Desert Center 625-6100

sat January 28 ndash 1030 ndash Noon - starts a monthly series of presentations featuring roy Purcellrsquos original portfolios including readings and artwork The Overview with readings from ldquoThe Wayfarerrdquo and original artwork Free Next on February 18 ldquoVoices from the Dustrdquo - $15 Conact 625-6100 or Visit wwwtheinsidejourneycom at The Sonoran Desert Center East Amado

First Saturday January 7th New Yearrsquos ResolutionRevolution Peace Love Party - Farmersrsquo MarketCraft Fair - Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La GitanA Cantina Snack Luck and Band JamFriday January 20 - 1 pm at the Old School Historian Jay Van Orden on Warriors and Beyond a closer look at the clothing equipment and lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache Sat Jan 28 - 10 am - 4 pm - Arivaca Home Tour See page 7 for full detailsSaturday Jan 21 - 7pm Music at La Gitana Cantina - Josh Ciccis band The Good Little Thievessat Jan 28 - 10 am to 1 pm Historian Tom sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old school during the Arivaca Home Tour sat Feb 4 - 10 am - 4 pm - First Saturday event - The rockin Mineral show

Jan 28 530 pm - Social hour and silent auction followed by dinner and entertainment by Reverie a Tucson-based band performing music from several decades CeleBrATION OF HOPe - Diamond Center Desert Diamond Casino on Pima Mine Road A fund-raiser for Casa Community Services Casa serves the greater Green Valley community with Adult Day Health Care Los Nintildeos del Valle Preschool and Child Care Behavioral Health Services and the Casa Community Center Tickets $100person or tables of 8 $720 Contact Joanne at 625-2273 ext 39 For information about any of Casarsquos services please visit their web site at wwwcasagvorg

TUCsONJan 21 - Aug 20 -HOPI QUIlTs eXHIBIT - Arizona State Museum on the U of A campus just inside the Main Gate at Park Ave and University Blvd Tucson wwwstatemuseumarizonaedu

sonoita Creek state Natural AreaPatagonia lake state Park Sat Jan 7 7pm ndash Clovis Cultures in the San Pedro Valley

Mon Jan 9 430pm ndash Moonlight Hike see Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake by moonlight Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 14 7pm ndash Sonoita Creek State Natural Area lecture

Sat Jan 21 7pm - Ghost Towns amp Mining Camps of Santa Cruz County

Tues Jan 24 9am ndash Guided hike Blackhawk TrailVista Loop in the Sonoita Creek Natural Area Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 28 700 PM ndash Discover Patagonia Lake amp Sonoita Creek ndash Past amp Present lecture

Visitor Center Park Entrance $10 per Vehicle (4 Persons)

WILLCOx

Jan 12-15 - Wings Over Willcox one of southeastern Arizonarsquos favorite events for the past 18 years The 19th annual WOW Birding and Nature Festival has been honored with selection as an official Arizona Centennial event The WOW committee and volunteers have planned a spectacular festival with a Centennial theme and invite everyone to come join them on Complete information is available online at wwwwingsoverwillcoxcom where registration can be completed or by calling 1-800-200-2272

sunday Jan 22 - 4 pm - Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts concert - lobby Sunrise Bank of Tucson on Grande Ave in Nogales AZ The Crsquoest si Bon Quintet will transport you to a French cafe on the Left Bank Angela Rossi leader of Crsquoest Si Bon has an amazing repertoire that traverses traditional classical and jazz genres and explores over five centuries of music Tickets available online at wwwscfpapresentsorg or by calling 520-394-9495 Tickets $25 for SCFPA members $30 for non-members Champagne reception immediately following the concert

January 5 1030am - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological site See Page 9 for detailsJan 8 Noon-4pm amp Jan 19 930am-1230pm - Frontier Printing Press Demo - Tubac Presidio Fee included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children freeThursday Jan 12 ndash 7 pm ndash Lecture ldquoHistoric Bridges in Arizona and Their engineersrdquo Santa Cruz Valley Chapter Arizona Archaeological Society 50 Bridge Road Tubac Engineer Jerry Cannon and planner Patricia Morris trace Arizonarsquos historic bridges Free Contact Alan Sorkowitz 520-207-7151Jan 14 - 7 TO 9 pm - 2nd saturdayrdquo Tubac Barn Dance with live American amp Celtic fiddle music by ldquoContra Swingsrdquo Dance Calling by Becky Nankivell (No experience necessary) Wear comfortable clean shoes for the maple dance floor $5 per person Evolution Studio Circulo amp Avenida Goya behind Mariarsquos Grill Tubac httpwwwmeetupcomTubac-2nd-Saturday-Barn-Dance Additional dances scheduled for Feb 11 Mar 10 amp Apr 14Jan 20 12-3pm-spanish Colonial living History - Tubac Presidio See page 9 for detailsJan 20 amp 27 Walking Tour of Old Town Tubac - See page 9 for detailsThur Jan 26 - Noon ldquoHollywood and the santa Cruz Valleyrdquo Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual

Jan 15 2 to 4 pm - economic solutions amp Hope for the Future Nogales Hilltop Gallery - Free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515 See Page 7 for details

sAHUArITAFri amp sat - Jan 13-14 - 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert amp Fair - See page 7 for details

Other Places

sat Feb 4th -10 am to 9 pm amp sun Feb 5th -9 am to 7pm - Festival de los Caballeros de Coloacuten In celebration of our Patron Saint Childrenrsquos Activities Car Show on Saturday At San Felipe de Jesuacutes Parish 1901 North Joseacute Gallego Dr Nogales Sfjkofcorg - sfjknightsofcolumbusgmailcom

Page 6 January 2012 COnneCtiOn

Poetry Herersquos your Bible Lesson KiddiesThe Lord said to Abraham yoursquore my manrdquoAnd I know yoursquove been obeying me just as hard as you canBut some folks think that my existence is a fableSo now itrsquos time to do something real hard but I know yoursquoll be ableThe task Irsquom asking canrsquot exactly be called mildI want you to slaughter Isaac yoursquore one and only childNow this may strike you as awfully oddAnd not quite in keeping with what yoursquod expect from a loving GodMy problem is that I need more and more proof that you love meAnd that you truly believe there is nothing at all above meI know that all sounds a little absurdAnd will better understood many years from now after the birth of Sigmund FreudUntil then remember that Irsquom the source of every seasonAnd if you believe in me you can throw away all reasonI created the world but then I kind of blew itSometimes I think the devil made me do itby Jerry Belenker

The Good HikeJoin meandering pathways and hearty anticipationexhale routineinhale wildnessmountain streams flowing freelycougar tracks in the sandvulture shadows upon the landPhainopepla all shiny blackbarrel cactus blooming blazeRespect gravity and waters swift waters deepthunder clouds looming largecreatures that sting and bitebeasts with horns and hooves claws and canines speed and strengthheat and coldbearings lostProtect head and hidedrink lsquotil ye sloshsurroundings awarestep purposely this ainrsquot no city sidewalkdoesnrsquot feel right turn backAnd always always share thy whereaboutsTo hike another days chaffee

Am I aloneI watch The Band of Brothers and I cry

I watch Viet Nam in HD and I cryI watch the Army and Marines caught in the Chosen Reservoir in Korea and I cry

I watch the news of the atrocities in Iraq and Afghanistan And I cryI watch the inhumanities of man against man and I cry

I watch the destruction of the forests of the world and I cryI watch how we have robbed wildlife of their habitat and I cry

I watch the seas polluted and fished to extinction and I cryI watch the destruction of our environment and I cry

I watch the machinations of congress showing no respect for our people and I cryI watch the people being led to political slaughter and I cry

I watch the stupidities of our people and our leaders and I cryAm I alone Is there another in the world that cries

Will I leave this world the only one who criesIf I am alone the death of Planet Earth will soon follow

as it shouldCharles Davis Green Valley

Haiku Discipline Five seven and fiveTo achieve your artful goalWord picture writ smallT A Goorian

The Secret of the DovesThe doves with their modest gray plumage Their soft coo or mournful cryAre easy to overlook in the daily bird showFlashy cardinals and orioles shining black ravensHumming birds darting like tiny bright jewelsCapture our gazeWe smile at quail with their topknots And endearing toddling walk at the ever busy sparrowsHunting and pecking and the roadrunner dashing aboutAttention is paid to the fierce visaged hawk and the noisy flickersThe doves keep their own counselQuietly going about their daily businessIn the early morning the flock gathers on telephone wiresFacing west they settle all higgledy piggledyLike lumpy gray beads on a badly strung necklaceThe morning sun warms their backs untilSuddenly the whole flock lifts offAs they turn and wheel in lazy circlesTheir secret is revealed to the fortunate passerbyWhen they pass west to east the underside of every wingIs turned a soft warm gold gilded by the sunGlowing they pass overhead no longer a flockThey become a dazzle of dovesT A Goorian

soon the new year will be here urging us to be better to stop smoking use seat belts drink lowfat milk reduce credit card debt to signal before turning never to swim alone to eat more chicken to watch less tv lose weight to stay conscious what has been will be againmdashwhat has been done will be done againmdashthere is nothing new under the sun ndashEcclesiastes 19(NIV)john j kazlauskas

Sundialsaguaro shadowticks slowly by its neighborsmany decades pass Ann M Penton

A Day on the ShoreEmerging from the cosmic sea We play awhile on the sandy beachThen make our way bit by bitOver pebbles boulders and rocky cliffs We come at last at end of dayTo a level place that bids us stayWe rest awhile quietly And then slip back into the sea Loretta Carmickle

crescent moon reaches highest mountain peak keeps on climbing Ann M Penton

Re-Shaping LifeSummerwarm winter vacations southsaunaswhirlpools and hot tubs--all milder versionsof the blacksmithrsquos task

heat until fluid enoughto re-form in a new shapethen return it to the inevitable coolnesswith fresh new purpose and strength Ann M Penton

Her other faceMountains cloaked in ice and snow Peaks hidden by frozen clouds so lowNot fog from here hiding the sunbut harbingers of more to comeI see deer belly deep in snowFox wraps his tail around his toesAnd bear did to his lair go to sleepWhile rabbits hide in drifts so deepQuietly white sliding sides Of granite mountain snow does hide Tread careful here for death does stayAlong the swiftly changing weather waysSo beautiful So lovely I Do love to enter and abideA quietly white and peaceful placeWhere the Goddess shows Her other faceJan Gaylord

Motivating ForceIs there beauty in a stonewhich has been gracefully thrownas words in themselves may beput together gracefullyIs there beauty in a phraseor a role which syntax playsDo words or stones themselvesbecome motivating elvesDo we usually findthere are some spirits behindany motivating forceThere must be a God of courseMany agnostics may doubtwhat we are talking aboutWalt Abbott

PAGE 7

Celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial Birthday and learn the history of one of the oldest townsites in the State at the Arivaca Home Tour Saturday January 28 10 am - 4 pm Proceeds benefit Arivaca Family and Community Education Association (AFCE) a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Arivaca Old Schoolhouse the oldest standing schoolhouse in Arizona since 1960

Hightlights of the TourNine intriguing and historic places to view and explore a delightful medley of unique and notable places of historic significance including After 50 years of marriage and living in 17 different exotic locations a move to Arivaca to a Santa Fe-style retreat a charming home made from a metal sardine canrdquo with horses and dogs what started as a school and military buildings is a family home full of lovely antiques a charming abode where the owner can enjoy the wildlife a home filled with the artwork of an artist -born in Singapore lived in the Netherlands and then to Arivaca to live and play with grandchildren a 127 year-old school a pioneer cemetery with colorful stories of those residing and one of Esquire Magazinersquos best bars in AmericaYippeeTickets are $10 each and available in January at Green Valley Chamber of Commerce Lavonnersquos Hair Design amp Day Spa and Arivaca Library - also by mail Dotti Rees PO Box 652 Arivaca AZ 85601 For more information or to reserve tickets for Tour Day pick-up call Dotti at 398-3262 or email dottireesgmailcomLocal non-profit groups have organized activities to make the day even more pleasurable For Breakfast 8 to 11 am a delicious breakfast sponsored by Arivaca

Area Health Services served at Sweet Peas Cafe For Lunch 10 am to 4 pm the Arivaca Community Center Board will serve Sonoran stuffed chicken quiche salad rice pilaf dessert and drinks at the Center Local Girl Scout Troop 3098 will offer cookies for sale Look for their Cookie Wagon at the Community Center St Ferdinandrsquos Catholic Church 10 am to 4pm will serve home-made tamales beans desserts have religious items for sale and give tours of the historic church featuring stations of the cross by De Grazia Other points of interest during the day from 10 am to 4 pm Friends of the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge will be at the Cienaga to answer questions about the Refuge Arivaca Fire Department Auxillary will hold an open house and have t-shirts for sale Southwest Institute for Violence Free Learning (SWIVL) you can learn about their mission animal sanctuary and rescue at the Library Friends of the Arivaca Library will have used books book bags and t-shirts available for purchase Stop by Arivaca Human Resources and check out the bake sale rummage sale and visit the Quarter Store Arivaca Community Garden will offer fresh produce and other local delights at Marianrsquos Market All of these activities and the Tour locations will be easy to locate on the map that will accompany the Home Tour ticketLocal businesses have also made special plans Be sure and visit the Arivaca Mart Dollar Store amp More Arivaca Mercantile Co Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee Co Billrsquos Rock Shop Cinderella House Antiques amp Collectibles La Gitana Cantina Nature Scent Essential Oil Gift Shop Sweet Peas Cafe Virginiarsquos Mexican Food Stand ldquoLa Rancheritardquo Arivaca Ceramic Shop and Main Street Artistsrsquo Co-op

Public NoticeIn compliance with RUS Bulletin 1790-1 Section 6 31 b which in effect states that once each calendar year we shall furnish the statement on non-discrimination in news-papers which are in the circulation area in which we operate we are issuing the follow-ing statement for publication

Non-Discrimination StatementTrico Electric Cooperative Inc is the recipient of Federal fi nancial assistance from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) The USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race color national origin age disability and where applicable sex marital status familial status parental status religion sexual orientation genetic information political beliefs reprisal or because all or part of an individualrsquos income is derived from any public assistance program (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille large print audiotape etc) should contact USDArsquos TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD) To fi le a com-plaint of discrimination write to USDA Director Offi ce of Civil Rights 1400 Indepen-dence Avenue SW Washington DC 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866)377-8642 (relay voice users) Trico Electric Cooperative Inc is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Arivaca Home Tour amp Historic Places 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley

Border Issues Concert amp Fair

Friday amp SaturdayJanuary 13-14

The 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert and Fair will be held at The Good Shepherd United Church of Christ 17750 S La Cantildeada Sahuarita A concert by Holly Near accompanied by John Bucchino Friday at 7 pm will begin the weekend Holly is a unique combination of entertainer teacher and activist Tickets - $20 donation Border Issues Fair registration begins at 8 am Saturday January 14 with keynote presentations by Dr Jason De Leon Professor of Anthropology at the Univ of Michigan at 9 am followed by Margo Cowan Pima County Public Defender The fair will conclude at 1 pm Dr De Leon will speak about the Undocumented Migration Project a long-term study of the contemporary migration of people from Northern Sonora to Southern Arizona which he directs He argues that the artifacts left by undocumented migrants in the desert of Arizona are an important historical record of a violent social process created by institutionalized border enforcement practices He will also discuss what these artifacts can tell us about undocumented migration human suffering and the politics of desert conservation Margo Cowan well known for her 25 years as an outspoken defender of migrants will speak out of her keen awareness of and experience with border and immigration policy and law In addition to serving as Pima County Public Defender Cowan was a Sanctuary leader board member of Derechos Humanos and co-founder of the group No More Deaths Pablo Peregrina will provide music during the morning Peregrina grew up in Ambos Nogales plays a smooth mix of mariachi merengue and rock and roll mixed with a twist of social justice music Information displays and representatives from numerous humanitarian and action and advocacy groups involved with immigration issues and the lives of migrants will be present include including Borderlinks Just Coffee No More Deaths Humane Borders Samaritans Border Action Network Consul for Protection and Legal Affairs-Consulate General of Mexico Sahuarita Food Bank-Good Shepherd and the Sierra ClubA $10 donation per person will cover all expenses of the Fair including healthy snacks during the morning Attendees are asked to bring winter hats gloves belts and backpacks for those in the desert Advance tickets are available For more information call the Rev Randy Mayer 520-625-1375 or Shura Wallin 520- 399-1454

Economic Solutions amp Hope for the Future

Faced with a continuing recession that offers little

hope for job growth the loss of retirement savings homes that are worth less than their purchase price a European Union euro crisis threatening to bring down the world economy a financial regulatory system unable to regulate excesses of speculation that threaten even the concept of secure savings and an American political system paralyzed and unable to agree on basic measures to revive the economy with such items as daily news fare where does one find a way forward a hope for a future economy able to provide financial security for a rapidly growing and increasingly interdependent global populationThese issues and a dynamic and hopeful response to them will be the topic of a presentation and discussion sponsored by the Baharsquoi community of Santa Cruz County and will take place at

Nogales Hilltop Gallery 2 to 4 pm - January 15 2012

Admission is free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515The speaker and discussion leader will be Bob Phillips Mr Phillips holds degrees in government and international development from Dartmouth and Stanford universities He was the Stanford exchange scholar to the American University of Beirut and was the director of the National Baharsquoi office of Youth Affairs

Page 8 january 2012 ConneCtion

Stewart amp Laurel Loew

A gua L i n d a Fa rm Jou r n a l - Ja n u a r y

Unitarian UniversalistCongregation

SUNDAY SERVICES - 1000 AMRev William Haney

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

Jan 1 - Letting Go with a Grip -Rev HaneyJan 8 - Renewing Our Walking Together -Rev HaneyJan 15 - Mennonite amp UU but Mostly Mennonite- Dr Loretta WillemsJan 22 - What is it Worth to You - Rev HaneyJan 29 - Bringing Justice to Phoenix UU Assembly PSWD chair Carolyn Saunders

Kristofers Catering amp Bistro

WEEKLY Wild Walleye Fridays wlive music Saturday After Hours - Food music amp entertainmen in Carlitos Cantina

Catering - Culinary Classes Located in Placita del Sol bullAmado Territory Ranch north bull I-19 exit 48 East

Open 7 days - Lunch 11-2 Dinner at 5 (closed tues amp sun evenings)

625-0331

It seems that it has been many years since we have had consecutive days of rain like what

we experienced this December It was utterly glorious to see gray all around the thick fog hiding the Santa Ritas from view and cold icy puddles in the mornings (It is also glorious to be living in a part of the world where days like this are followed by sunshine and t-shirt afternoons) Not so glorious - the many leaks in the roofs of the farm ndash our house the main house and the horse barn - remind us that the

patchwork done after the monsoons was not effective and buckets were strategically placed in many rooms The driveway to the farm became slick and I got the pickup stuck in thick mud by the greenhouse My old appaloosa who is ldquowinteringrdquo close to the house where a rich senior diet is easier to dispense was dripping and his ears cold to the touch I kept asking Stewart if we should move Cody into the barn out of the rain and his repeated response was that Cody was a horse and that he was fine Finally I couldnrsquot stand it anymore and concluded that whether or not the horse would prefer to be dry was no longer the point ndash I would be more comfortable knowing he was warn and snug in a stall So I bundled up in the best wintery waterproof clothes I could muster (we Arizona folks donrsquot have this sort of attire readily on hand and this involved digging into the back of my closet

to unearth ski clothes that I havenrsquot seen in years) and with Stewart in tow went to the barn A few bales of sweet warm straw a fresh tub of water and a manger full of alfalfa awaited Cody when I walked the dripping old gelding into the stall I watched my horse for a few minutes my elbows leaning on the bottom half of the Dutch door while he munched lazily on his hay water still dripping from his flanks and his nostrils exhaling warm clouds in the frigid air as he chewed The opposite side of the stall was left open to the paddock behind to allow Cody more freedom of movement if he wanted so that his old legs would not stiffen up ldquoAre you happy babyrdquo Stewart asked putting his arm around me ldquoThanks Stewrdquo I replied contentedly and we trudged back through the mud and rain to the warmth of the house

A couple of hours later I drove the truck up to the bus stop to pick up my son The rain had not let up and it was dark out and very cold Patches my Australian Sheppard eagerly joined me on what is a daily trip down the driveway I am sure he canrsquot read the hands on the clock on the wall but non-the-less Patches knows when it is time to get his boy and is waiting for me at the door to hop into the cab of the truck (this night with muddy paws of course) The bus had evidently come early because we encountered Jesse halfway down the driveway soaking wet in the dark his tennis shoes covered in wet earth Cuddling up to Patches and thanking him for his warmth Jesse gratefully stayed in the truck while I drove to the barn to check on my pampered old horse The light was on in his stall but the large chocolate brown form with a polka-dotted rump was nowhere to be seen ldquoMust be laying down in the strawhelliprdquo I smiled at the thought of my horse enjoying the warm bed we had made for him but at closer inspection Cody was not there ldquoCodyrdquo I called and his head moved into the light from the paddock behind Cody was

standing in the rain ldquoYou moronrdquo I said Cody pricked his ears in my direction but was not interested in reentering the stall I added some more feed to his manger to bribe him in and drove back to the house ldquoHowrsquos Codyrdquo Stewart asked ldquoSoaking wetrdquo I said and Stewart smiled a knowing smile The next morning it was still drizzling but I put Cody back out into his large paddock He is a horse He is fine

The hens however are on strike I have about two dozen chickens - 16 Rhode Island Reds 4 Leghorns and a Barred Rock Most are older and donrsquot lay consistently anyway but seven of them are young and lay a nice big egg everyday For the past week though I have found at best three eggs a day A couple of weeks ago I was supplying our family and friends with a carton of eggs each week selling one or two and still had enough to cook at least one dinner of quiche or omelets At this rate I might need to buy some eggs I enter the hen house a few times a day (one of the hens likes to eat eggs so frequent visits are needed) and threaten my girls with the soup pot They look at me excited and clucking since I almost always come with a tidbit from the kitchen to share They ignore my scolding and greedily gobble up over-ripe grapes stale chips or whatever yummy treats I have As the afternoon turns to evening I return one last time to check the nests and make sure everyone is locked up for the night Often a lazy old Rhode Island will already have perched high in the coop for the night and I have to wave my hand over my head to keep her from using it as a step in her trip downward to look for scraps (I have suffered one black eye and an ugly long scratch down my cheek from my hens using my head in this way) No eggs ldquoLadiesrdquo I scold ldquoyoursquore headed for the soup pot Better get to workrdquo They cluck and fuss and step on my shoes but make no apologies for the lack of production Hopefully they will adjust to the temperatures and get busy soon

at Amado PlazaSpecializing in GREAT BBQbull Smoked Brisketbull Smoked Porkbull Baby Back Ribsbull Smoked Chickenalso bull Brauts amp Italian Sausage bull Hamburgers amp Hot Dogs

Why cook tonightFamily Feasts - to eat in or to go includes Choice of Main Dish 2 Sides amp Bread

PARTy Ask us about catering

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February 8 - 12 201210 AM to 5 PM Daily

Juried Show170 Artists

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS53rd Annual

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For information call 520 398 2704

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Where Art amp History Meet

175 Juried ArtistsFine FoodsEntertainment

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For information call 520 398 2704wwwtubacazcom

Where Art amp History Meetest 1752

Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site

January 5 1030amSpecial tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site south of the Park that preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site including residence foundations plaza area refuse area and partial irrigation ditch Meet at the Parkrsquos Visitor Center Tour involves a walk of about 1frac14 miles Bring walking shoes sunscreen and hat $5 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park Tour limited to 15 reservations encouraged

Spanish Colonial Living History January 20 12-3pm

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) 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 $4 adult $2 youth 7-13 children free

Walking Tour of Old Town January 20 amp 27 call for time

A guided tour of the Old Town section of Tubac with Alice Keene Explore the original adobe buildings and learn about Tubacrsquos rich history Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat $5

Tubac Historical Societyrsquos Annual Luncheon Meeting

ldquoHollywood and the Santa Cruz Valleyrdquo

January 26 12 noon

The Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual luncheon meeting features guest speakers Bob Shelton founder of Old Tucson Studios and Don Collier Western movie and television actor Shelton and Collier whose careers have spanned sixty years in the film industry will recount their experiences with Hollywood actors and movies filmed in the Santa Cruz ValleyAt the Tubac Golf Resort amp Spa 1 Avenue de Otero Road Tubac Admission $30 Advance reservations only Reservations 520-398-2020 or infoTHS-TubacorgONGOING

January Events at Tubac Presidio

Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park offers walks to the Santa

Cruz River on Wednesday mornings December 2011 through April 2012 The one-hour walks leave the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center at 1030 am following the level unpaved trail to the Santa Cruz River and back The distance is about frac12 mile Participants need comfortable shoes and water The forest along the river is an excellent example of the rare southwestern riparian environment and provides a critical habitat for wildlife that live in and migrate through the Santa Cruz Valley Discussions during the walks may include Orsquoodham people missions and settlement plant and animal identification the mesquite bosque (forest) and riparian environments and current issues related to the Santa Cruz River Part of the walk follows the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historical Trail Although the guided walk will return to the mission participants may continue on their own along the Anza Trail north for 45 miles to Tubac The trail closely follows the river crossing twice on narrow bridges The trail is level sandy and relatively easy

Because the area is rich in wildlife particularly birds binoculars are useful The entrance fee for Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is $300 per person with no additional charge for participation in the River Walk Interagency Senior Access and Annual Passes are accepted For information about the guided walks call Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park at 520-398-2341 ext 0

River walks at tumacaacutecori natl Historical Park

ldquoCavalcade of Historyrdquo Art Exhibit The Alan B Davis Gallery - 16 paintings from the Arizona Highways ldquoCavalcade of Historyrdquo collection by renowned Western artist William Ahrendt

ENCOUNTERS ndash A Native American Ethnic Costume Exhibit Now through February 26 2012 A glimpse into the lives of the Yaqui Seri Tohono Oodham and Yuma Indians Featuring apparel artifacts dolls and historic photographs Ongoing Exhibits included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children free

Page 10 january 2012 ConneCtion

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My grandson Jim is here visiting for the holidays and has been

doing some riding One of the things that came up was cues I decided since I teach this all the time I should write a little about what a cue is and how it worksBetter commutation with our horse is always a high priority with riders When we are out on trail and find ourselves in a difficult situation we need to be able to establish direction To do this we use our rein and leg cues They better work or we may find ourselves on the ground and walking A cue is a signal Itrsquos kind of like a secret word something you and your horse understand Horses recognize patterns They learn that when one thing happens then certain other things always happen afterwards ―good or badHave you ever wondered why your horse always does the same thing in the same place For instance he slows down to a walk on the far side of the arena in the same place every time Horses have great memories and remember what happened just before they experienced something This is where the cue comes in It can be anything that is repeated to form a patternIf you always feed at 5 orsquoclock you will notice your horse waiting at the fence The horse recognizes a

pattern Yoursquore coming out of the house at the same time each day and feed forming a pattern Your coming out at 5 becomes the cue and the feed is the reward for being at the fence Try to remember your horse is always learning - whether right or wrong So when you are working in the arena and the horse slows down on the back side it is you established a pattern by allowing your horse to do this in the first place The reward of the slowing down is the walk A new cue is born not one you want but itrsquos there never the less Now you must fix the mistake and change the unintended cueThere are no set cues there is no magic in any cue we give our horse A cue will be what you make it so be careful If you want to whistle the Star Spangled Banner to get him to speed up you can do that Itrsquos not the cue itself getting the horse to respond correctly Instead itrsquos the time taken teaching the horse to follow the pattern you want Once he understands the cue he will get ready to respond correctly Cues we can count on are called a conditioned responseHorses like people sometimes do things to avoid a negative consequence But like us they will respond with a lot more energy and enthusiasm when a reward awaits A cue is a cue regardless of whether you are teaching your horse tricks or to hold a steady speed on the rail ldquoMake the right things easy and the wrong things difficult ~ Ray Hunt ~ Safe Trails and a HAPPY NEW YEAR

Confused about Cues

January 9 930 am American Assoc of University Women Green Valley Branch American Legion Post 66 1560 W Duval Mine Road Sahuarita Guest speaker Bob Phillips Exec Director of the Santa Cruz Community Foundation SCCF provides assistance to a variety of programs on both sides of the US-Mexico border Bob talks on ways to find solutions to the challenges of this border region Contact Elizabeth Beyrer 269-7701

Green Valley Meetings

Thurs Jan 19 ndash 1 to 3p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Dr GV Short Program Gordon Gray will present ldquoFamily Legends and Fablesrdquo Main Program ldquoCollateral and Allied Familiesrdquo by Edie Sly Feb 18 is the date for our Annual Genealogy Seminar featuring Dr Tom Jones Details and registration at wwwrootswebancestrycom~azgvgs

Tarenta Baldeschi

ins ea son

PAGE 11

d

Last January we shared with you what blessings had manifested at Avalon Organic Gardens amp EcoVillage In each of these answered prayers lies direction and inspiration in what you could do as well in your own gardens Many of these techniques were introduced in this ldquoIn Seasonrdquo column Here are some of our answered prayers which we are truly grateful formiddot Dreams come true We are finding earthworms in our soil (none were here for a long time) which has improved with an increase of organic compost and mulch as well as by not using chemicals pesticides and herbicides Drainage and water retention are getting in better balance each year The effective micro-organism (EM) applications have been a successmiddot Ask and they will come Invite your family friends neighbors and volunteers to join you and experience together the upliftment of your garden in many ways Here at Avalon Gardens we come together twice a week for a ldquoHands in the Soil dayrdquo With volunteers of up to 30-40 people at times we are able to harvest mulch weed plant build compost piles clean and order the gardens Some of the volunteers come from Tucson and we have visitors from out of state as well Thank you all middot Never give up trying Despite a permanence of Bermuda grass in all of our pastures we were able to increase our gardens this year and had the most abundant harvest to date By inter-planting alfalfa and allowing other native

weeds (purslane amaranth lambsquarter and mustard) to outgrow the grass it became less vigorousmiddot Some government programs help One National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program to convert flood irrigation to drip tape irrigation was approved and implemented on three acres This helped us to irrigate quicker and more precisely with less amount of water and energy When temperatures rose over 100 degrees we were able to keep the roots of our plants cool enoughmiddot Improved technology can assist small gardens and farms in big ways We improved the irrigation system by purchasing a raised bed plastic mulch layer that also lays the drip tape into the soil in one go with the tractor This held back the bermuda grass and kept the moisture as well as the warmth in the soil in the fall when it got cold This was a huge time-saving featuremiddot Another government program helps Another National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program helped us build a new unheated high tunnel (hoophouse) greenhouse (20rsquo x 108rsquo) This extended our harvest in all seasonsmiddot Better local CSA distribution In mid-June we decided to withdraw from our Tucson delivery and in September from Green Valley delivery Our CSA membership has stabilized locally and many come to pick up in Tubac or at our gardens Our Green Valley members pick up together with one driver We save time and resources and are able to keep the prices low If you have extra vegetables in your gardens ask your neighbors and friends to pick them up middot More education more gardeners We have hosted numerous workshops with university colleges and other organizations

We are also teaching twice a week the Mexicayotl Acadamy (4th and 5th grade) from Nogales They are planning their own school garden now Many individual and group tours have benefitted all year roundmiddot Alliances Formed Somos la SemillamdashldquoWe are the Seedrdquo a network of grassroots groups organizations funders farmers and clinics in Arizona-Sonora borderlands working together to grow our future through healthy food systems received another grant from WHY Hunger We are now distributing it through mini-grants to small farms gardeners and other neighborhood nonprofit organizations to increase a better local food systemmiddot Plant a Food Forest Our Food Forest Project (one acre) is getting stronger It was able to collect millions of gallons of rainwater and produced several vegetable crops already The alfalfa is coexisting with the Bermuda and our chickens are feasting on lots of greens and insects Many perennials and trees are getting established More will be planted this coming spring We have inspired many to start their own small or large ones

middot Turkeys and guinea hens are not just for eating The grasshoppers were on the run (or rather jump) when we let the turkeys and guineas roam the gardens Even if they canrsquot get them all they slowed down the impact and saved many cropsmiddot Write about and share your experiences I am truly thankful for the opportunity of being able to write for the Connection for another year Thank you all for supporting their cause and important community buildingmiddot There are of course many more answered prayers not mentioned here which many of them are very personal The highest gift to give and receive is the love of God and without all of your support and friendship this sanctuarymdashAvalon Organic Gardens Farm and Ranchmdashwould not have been able to bless and touch so many customers visitors and students Come to visit we give tours every week Call (520) 603-9932 and visit our updated website at wwwavalongardensorgThank you again and have a blessed year Tarenta Baldeschi (Change Agent)

Reflection and Answered Prayers for 2011

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

HOUrs MON- FrI 8 am - 5 pm - sAT 10 am - 5 pm ClOseD sUNDAYs amp HOlIDAYs - Call for Holiday schedule

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520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

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

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

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

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca Clinic

submitted by Glo Williams

We who have jumped on board to get the Arivaca Action Center

rolling are excited to see things taking shape We want to share the news and invite you to participateHaving been given the opportunity to use the former Carivaca property in ways that would benefit Arivaca we began with the question of what our community needs Quick to emerge were an Early Learning Center adult education overnight accommodations for out-of-town visitors gardens workshops and retreats (in the areas of wellness the arts sustainability natural building primitive skills and birding) and office or studio space for local individuals Our mission statement purposely general can contain just about anything that we might undertake ldquoto provide a space offering opportunities which enhance rural livingrdquo We are in the process of becoming incorporated as a non-profitThe upcoming Home Tour on Saturday January 28th gives us a chance to share our visions show off the building and invite you to co-create with us Come see the facility and a display of artwork from local children and adults Enjoy sweet treats and tea while you take in the scene It is just a short saunter across the road from the Arivaca Community CenterThe Action Center is renting the property from its owner Project PPEP A growing membership is stepping up to cover basic monthly and small start-up expenses Funding for programs and infrastructure will be sourced elsewhere Each member or sponsor is pledging a monthly

amount comfortable to their budget Donations of any amount are also most welcome Join the supporters by contacting Carlota Wray at 398-9051 During the Home Tour and thereafter we will have DonorSponsor sign-up cards to facilitate this processFor the overnight accommodations we are looking for donations of another kind stuff We need to furnish the rooms with beds chairs linens curtains etc We also need kitchenware dishes utensils potspans etc We would love donations of items in good condition Please contact Kathy Sheldon at 398-2839 PPEP is providing us with some office and school type furnishings so we are already on our wayWhat do you want to learn What do you need The ball is rolling Physical therapy sessions will be taking place at the Action Center from 330-530 on Wednesday afternoons Effort is underway to create an English language class Contact Michelle Fornier at 429-4307 with your thoughtsAnd what skills would you like to share Our community is full of treasures both known and hidden ndash you know who you are We would like to fatten up our committees so if yoursquod like to help create spaces programs subscribers funding or do management administration upkeep repairslet us knowYou can contact the board via email at ArivacaActionCenterIncgmailcom Current phone contact is Glo Williams at 398-9735Our next general board meeting is Sunday January 8th at 4pm at the Action Center We welcome your curiosity and input

whatrsquos going on at the Arivaca Action center

submitted by Julie BealAs you make arrangements to attend or work at the Arivaca Home Tour this year on Saturday January 28 2012 Arivaca Area Health Services (AAHS) hopes that you will include a hearty breakfast in your plansAAHSArivaca Clinic Board will be serving a delicious breakfast at the Sweet Peas Cafe (corner of Universal Ranch Road and Arivaca Ranch Road) from 8 am to 11 am The menu features several choices pancakes and sausage pancakes and scrambled eggs scrambled eggs and sausage or biscuits and gravy Each choice will include fruit orange juice and coffee milk or tea Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and under

AAHS Arivaca Home tour Pancake Breakfast

A new feature this year designed to help those working on the Tour will be carryout service from 8 am to 9 am Individual and group orders may be placed before January 28th by calling Julie Beal at 398-2160 On the morning of the Tour please call Sweet Peas Cafe at 398-9200 to place ordersWe hope you will join us for a great breakfast before you begin your day at the Arivaca Home Tour Itrsquos a fun way to support our Arivaca Clinic and health-related programs in our communityWe would also like to thank Jenni Stern owner of Sweet Peas Cafe and Catering for giving us this opportunity to hold the breakfast at her beautiful little cafe

by Maggie MilinovitchThe group that is working on the First Saturday events and placing ads promoting tourism in Arivaca decided to loosely form an organization with an identifying name It is ldquoArivaca Alive ndash promoting Art Business amp Culturerdquo Another acronym AA-ABC We are not trying nor do we wish to be a chamber of commerce However we are raising some funds to help with the costs of events and advertising Another reason for a name is to perhaps get the Arizona Department of Tourism to put us on their map Every wide spot in the road is listed ndash but not Arivaca An official name might get their attention as individuals letters have so far been ignored They canrsquot come if they donrsquot know wersquore hereThe grouprsquos first major ad purchase was in Discover Southern Arizona a slick magazine for tourists put out by Green Valley News The full page ad is accompanied by photos and an article It is my fervent hope that prospective visitors will get passed the dismal photo layout and take time to read Karen Walengarsquos excellent article Many thanks Karen The concept of the group and First Saturdays is to assure visitors that Arivaca is not only a lovely place to visit with many attractions but that it

is perfectly safe and welcoming With the economic downturn that doesnrsquot look to be upturning anytime soon tourism is a way to keep Arivaca arts and businesses going which provides local jobs The First Saturday event in December featured a ldquoCandy Shackrdquo Many locals donated wonderful candies and ornaments for us to sell We made in excess of $500 The money was raised for the kids of Arivaca New playground equipment at the Community Center that they all could enjoy is be the best use of the funds Ellen Dursema is researching the purchase for usAs with all endeavors in Arivaca volunteers are most welcome Volunteering can be showing up on the First Saturdays with your crafts home-grown veggies etc or pitching in with one of the events So far most of the businesses and non-profit organizations in town are involved to some degree helping share the load Plus itrsquos kind of fun being creative in a new direction We do hold meetings but only on an as needed basis and they are informal For the most part we email ndash so if yoursquod like to be included on the email list send note to ArivacaAliveaolcom

Arivaca Alive

Page 13

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Valenzuela Group bullGinny amp Buddy ValenzuelaHC65 Box 6256 Amado AZ 85645 (520) 398-9665

cougartrailwildbluenet bull wwwazseniorbuddiescom

senior Buddies is owned and operated by Ginny amp Buddy - working as a team to operate an honest reliable service Insured Call or email for free consultation We are a ldquocommission onlyrdquo company

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom isLocallyOwned ampOperated

261-2411

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

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

Wednesday Prayer Meeting amp Bible Study - 6 pm - Potluck at 500

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Sunday Praise amp Worship Service 600 pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor

17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Those who passed away in 2011Molly Membrila 11111

Muriel Noon 12011Manuel Gonzalez 21122Albert Dojaquez 21111

Bobby Keller 31711Yjinio Aguirre 32611

Kip Ripley 32611Donald Larkin 4711

Ernest Gisclair 41111Jerry Valenzuela 52011

Ralph Davis 53111Rusty Cummings 62311Monico Gonzales 7111

Carl Johnson 8411Mary Ann Daffron 8911

Anita Alvarez 82511Harry Free 92411

Sandra Cornwell 101211Tony Prevor 101811

DeYette Minard Johnson 101911Becky Sheets 102811

Brian Kiley 11711Dennis Pariso 111311

Angelina Jaurequi 111511Susie Cuestas Durbin 12511

James Johnson 122711

submitted by Mary Kasulaitis

Rebecca Lynn (Becky) was born to Tom and Carmela Kemper in Sacramento CA on June 17 1967 and passed from this life on October 28 2011 in Arivaca AZBecky who was very much a tomboy in her youth developed a tough direct no-nonsense exterior as she grew up (No doubt in part from the perpetual teasing and spoiling by her 4 older brothers) She also grew to have a very tender and generous heart along with a fearless spirit A direct result of the example set by her parents and older sisterBecky developed an affinity for horses early on and became an accomplished rider in both Western Saddle and Dressage Her early riding years were spent Barrel racing and pleasure riding in California with an opportunity to learn Dressage while living with her family in Germany Becky also herded cattle with her Dad and could often be seen riding the horses in and around ArivacaBecky also enjoyed reading music dancing children parties and traveling Becky was very social and took great pleasure in spending time with family and friends and her community She was always available to lend a hand Her most recent joy was found spending time with her granddaughter Brooke Another joy was watching wrestling with brother-in-law Paul Her joyful laughter could be heard all over the houseHer most significant work accomplishments came during her

tenure as Manager of the Arivaca Human Resources During Beckyrsquos 10 years there she met with elected government officials to retain or expand existing programs and services identify and propose new services and programs and secure adequate funding

to sustain them Beckyrsquos effective management ensured that many in need would receive vital life-sustaining services and financial aide Additionally Beckyrsquos guidance also helped many teens to stay on a healthy and productive pathBecky is survived by her two sons Anthony and Damien her granddaughter Brooke her mother Carmela Kemper her sister Linda Van Fossen her brothers Brian Tim and Michael Kemper 11 nieces and nephews and 4 great-nieces and nephews She is dearly loved and tremendously missed A community celebration of Beckyrsquos life was held at her parentrsquos home in Arivaca on November 19 2011 We are very thankful and grateful for the outpouring of love and generosity by the wonderful people of Arivaca during this time of sadness and lossSpecial thank you to Rebecca Gibson for helping us release Becky to Godrsquos careHer Loving Family

In Memory of Rebecca Lynn SheetsArivaca Fire District Report

Omar RoodAt the November reorganization Mark Dresang stated he did not want to continue as Chair I was elected to replace him Kathleen Wishnick was reelected as Treasurer and Terry Tompkins was reelected as ClerkAlso at the November meeting the application form for the Fire Chief position was finalized and posted If you are interested in the position you may access the application at our web site arivacafiredistrictorg The board intends to announce finalists for interviews at our January meeting If you have any questions you think we should ask the candidates please write them and give to one of the Board or to Patti Jent our Deputy Clerk We have also begun the process of outfitting one of our ambulances for Advanced Life Support services This service will only be available when a paramedic is on volunteer status but when that is the case the increased capability could be lifesavingAt the December meeting the Board reaffirmed our goal of applying for a Certificate of Need (CON) which if granted would allow the Fire District ambulance service to transport This would reduce the time to hospital for our citizens as the wait for Southwest Ambulance would be eliminated Since we do not have the resources to provide 247 coverage it is important to note that Southwest would keep their CON and provide backup service when our Fire District could not respond There will be costs associated with the CON but there is also increased revenue which should more than offset those costs Please feel free to speak to me or to any of our board members on your hopes or concerns for the Fire District

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Arivaca Meetings amp ActivitiessATUrDAYs every sat - 9am Marians Market - Downtown 1st sat - 9am - Human Resources rUMMAGe sAle 3rd sat - 1pm - AFCe Old School (or at Library--call first) 3pm Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting MONDAYs - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse 2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire District Auxilary - at the Fire House

TUesDAYs 2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-5239 3rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 398-0022last Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHUrsDAYs 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call 398-9859 3rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg - Fire HousesUNDAYs - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for seasonally changing times - 398-2839 1st sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop -Town water yard last sun - 530pm - Arivaca local Monthly Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home

FOr KIDs Tues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 pm Creative Play recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Community Center) Call Ellen 398-3010TeeN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WeDs - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIrl sCOUTs for all ages Contact Patti Hanson - 398- 9411FOr seNIOrsTeATIMe FOr seNIOrs (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmseNIOr OUTINGs One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771 seNIOr HIKING ClUB - Mondays at 8 am Call Ellen at the Arivaca Community Center for more information 398-3010

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patio

bull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use Microsoft Word Excel Publisher or Power Point

bull Homework help available

bullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch library hours are Closed sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and sat 9-5

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

Septic SyStemS Licensed Bonded amp insured

bull Free estimates bull References

bull 30 yrs experience

RD Ayers bull Arivaca cell 820-2947 bull 520-398-9654 rdsbackhoeservicegmailcom

RDrsquos BAcKHOe SeRVice

middot Perk tests middot GradinG middot trenchinG

middot certiFied insPector and desiGner

cOmplete inStAllAtiOn amp RepAiR

By Mary KasulaitisMark your calendars for two Arizona Humanities Council Speakers Bureau programs historian Jay Van Orden will present Warriors and Beyond A Closer Look at the Clothing Equipment and Lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache featuring the 1886 photos of C S Fly as well as other photos and his own extensive research This yearrsquos program by Jay promises to be as fascinating as last yearrsquos Friday January 20 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School 17180 W 4th Street ArivacaHistorian Tom Sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old School during the Arivaca Home Tour on Saturday January 28 from 10 am to 1 pm Tomrsquos Arizona History book is a standard in the field and the revised edition is being published in January

To celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial cowboy folk musician Greg Scott will present a program The (Sometimes) Rocky Road to Statehood in Poetry and Song illustrating the path from Territory to Statehood for Arizona-- a decade-long struggle on Saturday February 11 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School The Book Club meets on the Second Tuesday of the Month at 2 pm This month we are reading Still Alice by Lisa Genova Come and join us for some eclectic reading Call the Arivaca Library for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Mary or Coey for more information at 594-5239

library news

4-H christmas cookie Day

submitted by Barbara StockwellNine of the older 4-H members leaders Barbara Hogg and Barbara Stockwell and parents Lindle Hamilton Chris Stockwell and Bryan Hayes with the 4-H Clubrsquos best friend and supporter Dotti Rees came together after a short 4-H business meeting (also attended by project leaders Tony Arvizu and Jack Rees) to put together 24 cookie plates for Arivaca seniors and some of the supportive entities in our town An amazing amount of delicious cookies were brought by everyone and the plates were piled high All took part in the

Above COOkIE DAy work crew front JT and Jakie Hogg back l to r Paul Arvizu Jacob Ignacio Josiah Hamilton Andie Lynn Stockwell Geno Johnson Elora Arvizu and Sienna Wallen

Right Melva Robin gets a hug from Dotti Rees along with her plate of cookies

fun which was followed by pizza cooked by Chris A few extra cookies were eaten for dessert Then Lindle Dotti and Bryan loaded up their vehicles and drove us all over the townsite hills and valleys of Arivaca We sang carols at the stops and fun was had by all One of the last stops was at Mary Scottrsquos home It was an oasis in the desert as everyone was tired and thirsty by that time Mother ldquoMrdquo graciously received her cookies and Mary filled cups of water for the crowd There were treats too We were so thankful for the rest break Kids performing at the annual Winterfest held at the Arivaca Community

Center in December The evening was filled with a delicious dessert buffet performances people playing music good conversations and a raffle that netted some lucky folks wonderful prizes This event is a fund raiser to help support the Center

GrAss-FeD BeeF available at the Amado Mini Market Locally grown on irrigated pasture

FOr reNT-rV hookup Amado private ranch corrals available pool includes water $300 520-248-3333

COsMOserVICes Revelatory Teachings and discussions from The URANTIA Book at Avalon Gardens EcoVillage Tumacacori---Spiritual Leaders Gabriel of Urantia and Niaacutenn Emerson Chase Sundays 1000 am Hear the CosmoWorship Bright amp Morning Star Choir Organic lunch follows Tours Available Donations appreciated We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

40 ACres ndash Moyza Ranch Road $149900-Rolling hills amp flat area for pasturegarden located just frac34 from paved Arivaca road 12 miles from I-19 Owner FinancingCall Donna Schenek REALTOR 520-403-5032 Coldwell Banker (Donnaschenekazmovescom)

FOr sAle BY OWNer 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $295000 Terms Call 480-993-8272

MAssAGe IN ArIVACA or Green Valley by Kathi Abbott I will come to your home Make appointments at your convenience 520-904-9442

DeBBIe Thompson is celebrating her birthday on January 21st ndash she will be 58 years old She invites everyone to a potluck party at La Gitana Cantina from 4 to 6 pm Karoake or bring your instruments and play ndash she loves music

JANrsquos TlC amp KIsses - Pet Grooming 398-2603

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

FOr sAle Or reNT - BY OWNer 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

ArT IN AMADO Buffalo Son Studio - Open Draw every Saturday morning 9am - 12pm Bring your drawing materials and join others in the practice of drawing from observation Coming in February Buffalo Son Studio a satellite location for The Drawing Studio Drawing Fundamentals Level 1 An eight week course designed for the beginner as well as those with some background to learndeepen their understanding of drawing principals towards a more effective drawing practice and the core of what it is to draw which is how to observe Starts Sunday Feb 12th thru April 1st 1pm - 4pm Call The Drawing Studio (520) 629-0947 or visit wwwthedrawingstudioorg to register Buffalo Son Studio is located 9 Amado-Montosa Rd off the East Frontage Rd between I-19 Exits 42 amp 48 call 398-9144 for more information Happy New Year to All

CONCerT 2PM sAT JAN7 rOsTADT GeNerATIONs CONCerT Southwest amp Mexican music at the UU Church at Amado TerritoryI-19Exit 48 E Call Marla 520-0890 for tickets

ArIVACA QIGONG will meet at the Community Center on second Saturdays 114 211 and 310 from 10 am lsquotil noon Two complete programs beginners from 10-11 cleansing from11-12 Qigong is not strenuous and can be done seated Suggested donation $5 Call Mary at 398-0022 with questions

rV $20day $100Week $300Month Full Hookup Electric incld Tent$10 wwwuniversalranchrvcom 760-608-3386

2+ ACres Arivaca Ranch Rd near Arivaca all paved Roads Property fenced with well workshop storage and studio apartment Double-wide needs work $68500 OWC trade possible Discount for cash 520- 760-1981

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NOPHONEORDERSPLEASE-OnlywrittenadsacceptedbullDeadline 26th of each month

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UrANTIA Book Fellowship Meeting and Classes---Mondays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon Organic Gardens EcoVillage facilitated by Elders and Ministers of Global Community Communications Alliance We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

rDrsquos BACKHOe serVICe Septic Systems Perk Tests Trenching amp Grading Free estimates 30 yrs exp Federally certified Licensed amp Insured RD Ayers 520-398-9654

May you have a happy amp prosperous New Year

Page 15

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HAVe A DrUG PrOBleM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAl-ANON FAMIlY GrOUPs Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon 11am Beginner Mtg Mon 12pm Thurs 7pm Fri 11am Info 520-323-2229 or www al-anon-az org

TUBAC Al-ANON AA MTGs Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ArIVACA AA MeeTINGs Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONers-AA mtg Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

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m Places to Go m People to See m Things to Do

In Arivaca In Tubac In Amado In Green Val

In Nogales

In Patagonia

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

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

Index of Spanish common names

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

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

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

sat Jan7 -2 PM ronstadt Generations Michael Ronstadt and sons will sing and play music from the Southwest and Mexico This Tucson group has played to packed houses across the US At UU Church at Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48E Call Marla for tickets 520-0890

Thursdays starting Jan 12 4-6 PM 8 week course on EMERSONrsquoS ESSAYS $140 plus text facilitated by Rev Donna Maurer Call Sonoran Desert Center 625-6100

sat January 28 ndash 1030 ndash Noon - starts a monthly series of presentations featuring roy Purcellrsquos original portfolios including readings and artwork The Overview with readings from ldquoThe Wayfarerrdquo and original artwork Free Next on February 18 ldquoVoices from the Dustrdquo - $15 Conact 625-6100 or Visit wwwtheinsidejourneycom at The Sonoran Desert Center East Amado

First Saturday January 7th New Yearrsquos ResolutionRevolution Peace Love Party - Farmersrsquo MarketCraft Fair - Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La GitanA Cantina Snack Luck and Band JamFriday January 20 - 1 pm at the Old School Historian Jay Van Orden on Warriors and Beyond a closer look at the clothing equipment and lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache Sat Jan 28 - 10 am - 4 pm - Arivaca Home Tour See page 7 for full detailsSaturday Jan 21 - 7pm Music at La Gitana Cantina - Josh Ciccis band The Good Little Thievessat Jan 28 - 10 am to 1 pm Historian Tom sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old school during the Arivaca Home Tour sat Feb 4 - 10 am - 4 pm - First Saturday event - The rockin Mineral show

Jan 28 530 pm - Social hour and silent auction followed by dinner and entertainment by Reverie a Tucson-based band performing music from several decades CeleBrATION OF HOPe - Diamond Center Desert Diamond Casino on Pima Mine Road A fund-raiser for Casa Community Services Casa serves the greater Green Valley community with Adult Day Health Care Los Nintildeos del Valle Preschool and Child Care Behavioral Health Services and the Casa Community Center Tickets $100person or tables of 8 $720 Contact Joanne at 625-2273 ext 39 For information about any of Casarsquos services please visit their web site at wwwcasagvorg

TUCsONJan 21 - Aug 20 -HOPI QUIlTs eXHIBIT - Arizona State Museum on the U of A campus just inside the Main Gate at Park Ave and University Blvd Tucson wwwstatemuseumarizonaedu

sonoita Creek state Natural AreaPatagonia lake state Park Sat Jan 7 7pm ndash Clovis Cultures in the San Pedro Valley

Mon Jan 9 430pm ndash Moonlight Hike see Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake by moonlight Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 14 7pm ndash Sonoita Creek State Natural Area lecture

Sat Jan 21 7pm - Ghost Towns amp Mining Camps of Santa Cruz County

Tues Jan 24 9am ndash Guided hike Blackhawk TrailVista Loop in the Sonoita Creek Natural Area Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 28 700 PM ndash Discover Patagonia Lake amp Sonoita Creek ndash Past amp Present lecture

Visitor Center Park Entrance $10 per Vehicle (4 Persons)

WILLCOx

Jan 12-15 - Wings Over Willcox one of southeastern Arizonarsquos favorite events for the past 18 years The 19th annual WOW Birding and Nature Festival has been honored with selection as an official Arizona Centennial event The WOW committee and volunteers have planned a spectacular festival with a Centennial theme and invite everyone to come join them on Complete information is available online at wwwwingsoverwillcoxcom where registration can be completed or by calling 1-800-200-2272

sunday Jan 22 - 4 pm - Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts concert - lobby Sunrise Bank of Tucson on Grande Ave in Nogales AZ The Crsquoest si Bon Quintet will transport you to a French cafe on the Left Bank Angela Rossi leader of Crsquoest Si Bon has an amazing repertoire that traverses traditional classical and jazz genres and explores over five centuries of music Tickets available online at wwwscfpapresentsorg or by calling 520-394-9495 Tickets $25 for SCFPA members $30 for non-members Champagne reception immediately following the concert

January 5 1030am - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological site See Page 9 for detailsJan 8 Noon-4pm amp Jan 19 930am-1230pm - Frontier Printing Press Demo - Tubac Presidio Fee included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children freeThursday Jan 12 ndash 7 pm ndash Lecture ldquoHistoric Bridges in Arizona and Their engineersrdquo Santa Cruz Valley Chapter Arizona Archaeological Society 50 Bridge Road Tubac Engineer Jerry Cannon and planner Patricia Morris trace Arizonarsquos historic bridges Free Contact Alan Sorkowitz 520-207-7151Jan 14 - 7 TO 9 pm - 2nd saturdayrdquo Tubac Barn Dance with live American amp Celtic fiddle music by ldquoContra Swingsrdquo Dance Calling by Becky Nankivell (No experience necessary) Wear comfortable clean shoes for the maple dance floor $5 per person Evolution Studio Circulo amp Avenida Goya behind Mariarsquos Grill Tubac httpwwwmeetupcomTubac-2nd-Saturday-Barn-Dance Additional dances scheduled for Feb 11 Mar 10 amp Apr 14Jan 20 12-3pm-spanish Colonial living History - Tubac Presidio See page 9 for detailsJan 20 amp 27 Walking Tour of Old Town Tubac - See page 9 for detailsThur Jan 26 - Noon ldquoHollywood and the santa Cruz Valleyrdquo Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual

Jan 15 2 to 4 pm - economic solutions amp Hope for the Future Nogales Hilltop Gallery - Free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515 See Page 7 for details

sAHUArITAFri amp sat - Jan 13-14 - 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert amp Fair - See page 7 for details

Other Places

sat Feb 4th -10 am to 9 pm amp sun Feb 5th -9 am to 7pm - Festival de los Caballeros de Coloacuten In celebration of our Patron Saint Childrenrsquos Activities Car Show on Saturday At San Felipe de Jesuacutes Parish 1901 North Joseacute Gallego Dr Nogales Sfjkofcorg - sfjknightsofcolumbusgmailcom

PAGE 7

Celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial Birthday and learn the history of one of the oldest townsites in the State at the Arivaca Home Tour Saturday January 28 10 am - 4 pm Proceeds benefit Arivaca Family and Community Education Association (AFCE) a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the Arivaca Old Schoolhouse the oldest standing schoolhouse in Arizona since 1960

Hightlights of the TourNine intriguing and historic places to view and explore a delightful medley of unique and notable places of historic significance including After 50 years of marriage and living in 17 different exotic locations a move to Arivaca to a Santa Fe-style retreat a charming home made from a metal sardine canrdquo with horses and dogs what started as a school and military buildings is a family home full of lovely antiques a charming abode where the owner can enjoy the wildlife a home filled with the artwork of an artist -born in Singapore lived in the Netherlands and then to Arivaca to live and play with grandchildren a 127 year-old school a pioneer cemetery with colorful stories of those residing and one of Esquire Magazinersquos best bars in AmericaYippeeTickets are $10 each and available in January at Green Valley Chamber of Commerce Lavonnersquos Hair Design amp Day Spa and Arivaca Library - also by mail Dotti Rees PO Box 652 Arivaca AZ 85601 For more information or to reserve tickets for Tour Day pick-up call Dotti at 398-3262 or email dottireesgmailcomLocal non-profit groups have organized activities to make the day even more pleasurable For Breakfast 8 to 11 am a delicious breakfast sponsored by Arivaca

Area Health Services served at Sweet Peas Cafe For Lunch 10 am to 4 pm the Arivaca Community Center Board will serve Sonoran stuffed chicken quiche salad rice pilaf dessert and drinks at the Center Local Girl Scout Troop 3098 will offer cookies for sale Look for their Cookie Wagon at the Community Center St Ferdinandrsquos Catholic Church 10 am to 4pm will serve home-made tamales beans desserts have religious items for sale and give tours of the historic church featuring stations of the cross by De Grazia Other points of interest during the day from 10 am to 4 pm Friends of the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge will be at the Cienaga to answer questions about the Refuge Arivaca Fire Department Auxillary will hold an open house and have t-shirts for sale Southwest Institute for Violence Free Learning (SWIVL) you can learn about their mission animal sanctuary and rescue at the Library Friends of the Arivaca Library will have used books book bags and t-shirts available for purchase Stop by Arivaca Human Resources and check out the bake sale rummage sale and visit the Quarter Store Arivaca Community Garden will offer fresh produce and other local delights at Marianrsquos Market All of these activities and the Tour locations will be easy to locate on the map that will accompany the Home Tour ticketLocal businesses have also made special plans Be sure and visit the Arivaca Mart Dollar Store amp More Arivaca Mercantile Co Cactus Rose Gallery Gadsden Coffee Co Billrsquos Rock Shop Cinderella House Antiques amp Collectibles La Gitana Cantina Nature Scent Essential Oil Gift Shop Sweet Peas Cafe Virginiarsquos Mexican Food Stand ldquoLa Rancheritardquo Arivaca Ceramic Shop and Main Street Artistsrsquo Co-op

Public NoticeIn compliance with RUS Bulletin 1790-1 Section 6 31 b which in effect states that once each calendar year we shall furnish the statement on non-discrimination in news-papers which are in the circulation area in which we operate we are issuing the follow-ing statement for publication

Non-Discrimination StatementTrico Electric Cooperative Inc is the recipient of Federal fi nancial assistance from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) The USDA prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race color national origin age disability and where applicable sex marital status familial status parental status religion sexual orientation genetic information political beliefs reprisal or because all or part of an individualrsquos income is derived from any public assistance program (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille large print audiotape etc) should contact USDArsquos TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD) To fi le a com-plaint of discrimination write to USDA Director Offi ce of Civil Rights 1400 Indepen-dence Avenue SW Washington DC 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866)377-8642 (relay voice users) Trico Electric Cooperative Inc is an equal opportunity provider and employer

Arivaca Home Tour amp Historic Places 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley

Border Issues Concert amp Fair

Friday amp SaturdayJanuary 13-14

The 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert and Fair will be held at The Good Shepherd United Church of Christ 17750 S La Cantildeada Sahuarita A concert by Holly Near accompanied by John Bucchino Friday at 7 pm will begin the weekend Holly is a unique combination of entertainer teacher and activist Tickets - $20 donation Border Issues Fair registration begins at 8 am Saturday January 14 with keynote presentations by Dr Jason De Leon Professor of Anthropology at the Univ of Michigan at 9 am followed by Margo Cowan Pima County Public Defender The fair will conclude at 1 pm Dr De Leon will speak about the Undocumented Migration Project a long-term study of the contemporary migration of people from Northern Sonora to Southern Arizona which he directs He argues that the artifacts left by undocumented migrants in the desert of Arizona are an important historical record of a violent social process created by institutionalized border enforcement practices He will also discuss what these artifacts can tell us about undocumented migration human suffering and the politics of desert conservation Margo Cowan well known for her 25 years as an outspoken defender of migrants will speak out of her keen awareness of and experience with border and immigration policy and law In addition to serving as Pima County Public Defender Cowan was a Sanctuary leader board member of Derechos Humanos and co-founder of the group No More Deaths Pablo Peregrina will provide music during the morning Peregrina grew up in Ambos Nogales plays a smooth mix of mariachi merengue and rock and roll mixed with a twist of social justice music Information displays and representatives from numerous humanitarian and action and advocacy groups involved with immigration issues and the lives of migrants will be present include including Borderlinks Just Coffee No More Deaths Humane Borders Samaritans Border Action Network Consul for Protection and Legal Affairs-Consulate General of Mexico Sahuarita Food Bank-Good Shepherd and the Sierra ClubA $10 donation per person will cover all expenses of the Fair including healthy snacks during the morning Attendees are asked to bring winter hats gloves belts and backpacks for those in the desert Advance tickets are available For more information call the Rev Randy Mayer 520-625-1375 or Shura Wallin 520- 399-1454

Economic Solutions amp Hope for the Future

Faced with a continuing recession that offers little

hope for job growth the loss of retirement savings homes that are worth less than their purchase price a European Union euro crisis threatening to bring down the world economy a financial regulatory system unable to regulate excesses of speculation that threaten even the concept of secure savings and an American political system paralyzed and unable to agree on basic measures to revive the economy with such items as daily news fare where does one find a way forward a hope for a future economy able to provide financial security for a rapidly growing and increasingly interdependent global populationThese issues and a dynamic and hopeful response to them will be the topic of a presentation and discussion sponsored by the Baharsquoi community of Santa Cruz County and will take place at

Nogales Hilltop Gallery 2 to 4 pm - January 15 2012

Admission is free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515The speaker and discussion leader will be Bob Phillips Mr Phillips holds degrees in government and international development from Dartmouth and Stanford universities He was the Stanford exchange scholar to the American University of Beirut and was the director of the National Baharsquoi office of Youth Affairs

Page 8 january 2012 ConneCtion

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It seems that it has been many years since we have had consecutive days of rain like what

we experienced this December It was utterly glorious to see gray all around the thick fog hiding the Santa Ritas from view and cold icy puddles in the mornings (It is also glorious to be living in a part of the world where days like this are followed by sunshine and t-shirt afternoons) Not so glorious - the many leaks in the roofs of the farm ndash our house the main house and the horse barn - remind us that the

patchwork done after the monsoons was not effective and buckets were strategically placed in many rooms The driveway to the farm became slick and I got the pickup stuck in thick mud by the greenhouse My old appaloosa who is ldquowinteringrdquo close to the house where a rich senior diet is easier to dispense was dripping and his ears cold to the touch I kept asking Stewart if we should move Cody into the barn out of the rain and his repeated response was that Cody was a horse and that he was fine Finally I couldnrsquot stand it anymore and concluded that whether or not the horse would prefer to be dry was no longer the point ndash I would be more comfortable knowing he was warn and snug in a stall So I bundled up in the best wintery waterproof clothes I could muster (we Arizona folks donrsquot have this sort of attire readily on hand and this involved digging into the back of my closet

to unearth ski clothes that I havenrsquot seen in years) and with Stewart in tow went to the barn A few bales of sweet warm straw a fresh tub of water and a manger full of alfalfa awaited Cody when I walked the dripping old gelding into the stall I watched my horse for a few minutes my elbows leaning on the bottom half of the Dutch door while he munched lazily on his hay water still dripping from his flanks and his nostrils exhaling warm clouds in the frigid air as he chewed The opposite side of the stall was left open to the paddock behind to allow Cody more freedom of movement if he wanted so that his old legs would not stiffen up ldquoAre you happy babyrdquo Stewart asked putting his arm around me ldquoThanks Stewrdquo I replied contentedly and we trudged back through the mud and rain to the warmth of the house

A couple of hours later I drove the truck up to the bus stop to pick up my son The rain had not let up and it was dark out and very cold Patches my Australian Sheppard eagerly joined me on what is a daily trip down the driveway I am sure he canrsquot read the hands on the clock on the wall but non-the-less Patches knows when it is time to get his boy and is waiting for me at the door to hop into the cab of the truck (this night with muddy paws of course) The bus had evidently come early because we encountered Jesse halfway down the driveway soaking wet in the dark his tennis shoes covered in wet earth Cuddling up to Patches and thanking him for his warmth Jesse gratefully stayed in the truck while I drove to the barn to check on my pampered old horse The light was on in his stall but the large chocolate brown form with a polka-dotted rump was nowhere to be seen ldquoMust be laying down in the strawhelliprdquo I smiled at the thought of my horse enjoying the warm bed we had made for him but at closer inspection Cody was not there ldquoCodyrdquo I called and his head moved into the light from the paddock behind Cody was

standing in the rain ldquoYou moronrdquo I said Cody pricked his ears in my direction but was not interested in reentering the stall I added some more feed to his manger to bribe him in and drove back to the house ldquoHowrsquos Codyrdquo Stewart asked ldquoSoaking wetrdquo I said and Stewart smiled a knowing smile The next morning it was still drizzling but I put Cody back out into his large paddock He is a horse He is fine

The hens however are on strike I have about two dozen chickens - 16 Rhode Island Reds 4 Leghorns and a Barred Rock Most are older and donrsquot lay consistently anyway but seven of them are young and lay a nice big egg everyday For the past week though I have found at best three eggs a day A couple of weeks ago I was supplying our family and friends with a carton of eggs each week selling one or two and still had enough to cook at least one dinner of quiche or omelets At this rate I might need to buy some eggs I enter the hen house a few times a day (one of the hens likes to eat eggs so frequent visits are needed) and threaten my girls with the soup pot They look at me excited and clucking since I almost always come with a tidbit from the kitchen to share They ignore my scolding and greedily gobble up over-ripe grapes stale chips or whatever yummy treats I have As the afternoon turns to evening I return one last time to check the nests and make sure everyone is locked up for the night Often a lazy old Rhode Island will already have perched high in the coop for the night and I have to wave my hand over my head to keep her from using it as a step in her trip downward to look for scraps (I have suffered one black eye and an ugly long scratch down my cheek from my hens using my head in this way) No eggs ldquoLadiesrdquo I scold ldquoyoursquore headed for the soup pot Better get to workrdquo They cluck and fuss and step on my shoes but make no apologies for the lack of production Hopefully they will adjust to the temperatures and get busy soon

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Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site

January 5 1030amSpecial tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site south of the Park that preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site including residence foundations plaza area refuse area and partial irrigation ditch Meet at the Parkrsquos Visitor Center Tour involves a walk of about 1frac14 miles Bring walking shoes sunscreen and hat $5 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park Tour limited to 15 reservations encouraged

Spanish Colonial Living History January 20 12-3pm

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) 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 $4 adult $2 youth 7-13 children free

Walking Tour of Old Town January 20 amp 27 call for time

A guided tour of the Old Town section of Tubac with Alice Keene Explore the original adobe buildings and learn about Tubacrsquos rich history Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat $5

Tubac Historical Societyrsquos Annual Luncheon Meeting

ldquoHollywood and the Santa Cruz Valleyrdquo

January 26 12 noon

The Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual luncheon meeting features guest speakers Bob Shelton founder of Old Tucson Studios and Don Collier Western movie and television actor Shelton and Collier whose careers have spanned sixty years in the film industry will recount their experiences with Hollywood actors and movies filmed in the Santa Cruz ValleyAt the Tubac Golf Resort amp Spa 1 Avenue de Otero Road Tubac Admission $30 Advance reservations only Reservations 520-398-2020 or infoTHS-TubacorgONGOING

January Events at Tubac Presidio

Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park offers walks to the Santa

Cruz River on Wednesday mornings December 2011 through April 2012 The one-hour walks leave the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center at 1030 am following the level unpaved trail to the Santa Cruz River and back The distance is about frac12 mile Participants need comfortable shoes and water The forest along the river is an excellent example of the rare southwestern riparian environment and provides a critical habitat for wildlife that live in and migrate through the Santa Cruz Valley Discussions during the walks may include Orsquoodham people missions and settlement plant and animal identification the mesquite bosque (forest) and riparian environments and current issues related to the Santa Cruz River Part of the walk follows the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historical Trail Although the guided walk will return to the mission participants may continue on their own along the Anza Trail north for 45 miles to Tubac The trail closely follows the river crossing twice on narrow bridges The trail is level sandy and relatively easy

Because the area is rich in wildlife particularly birds binoculars are useful The entrance fee for Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is $300 per person with no additional charge for participation in the River Walk Interagency Senior Access and Annual Passes are accepted For information about the guided walks call Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park at 520-398-2341 ext 0

River walks at tumacaacutecori natl Historical Park

ldquoCavalcade of Historyrdquo Art Exhibit The Alan B Davis Gallery - 16 paintings from the Arizona Highways ldquoCavalcade of Historyrdquo collection by renowned Western artist William Ahrendt

ENCOUNTERS ndash A Native American Ethnic Costume Exhibit Now through February 26 2012 A glimpse into the lives of the Yaqui Seri Tohono Oodham and Yuma Indians Featuring apparel artifacts dolls and historic photographs Ongoing Exhibits included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children free

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My grandson Jim is here visiting for the holidays and has been

doing some riding One of the things that came up was cues I decided since I teach this all the time I should write a little about what a cue is and how it worksBetter commutation with our horse is always a high priority with riders When we are out on trail and find ourselves in a difficult situation we need to be able to establish direction To do this we use our rein and leg cues They better work or we may find ourselves on the ground and walking A cue is a signal Itrsquos kind of like a secret word something you and your horse understand Horses recognize patterns They learn that when one thing happens then certain other things always happen afterwards ―good or badHave you ever wondered why your horse always does the same thing in the same place For instance he slows down to a walk on the far side of the arena in the same place every time Horses have great memories and remember what happened just before they experienced something This is where the cue comes in It can be anything that is repeated to form a patternIf you always feed at 5 orsquoclock you will notice your horse waiting at the fence The horse recognizes a

pattern Yoursquore coming out of the house at the same time each day and feed forming a pattern Your coming out at 5 becomes the cue and the feed is the reward for being at the fence Try to remember your horse is always learning - whether right or wrong So when you are working in the arena and the horse slows down on the back side it is you established a pattern by allowing your horse to do this in the first place The reward of the slowing down is the walk A new cue is born not one you want but itrsquos there never the less Now you must fix the mistake and change the unintended cueThere are no set cues there is no magic in any cue we give our horse A cue will be what you make it so be careful If you want to whistle the Star Spangled Banner to get him to speed up you can do that Itrsquos not the cue itself getting the horse to respond correctly Instead itrsquos the time taken teaching the horse to follow the pattern you want Once he understands the cue he will get ready to respond correctly Cues we can count on are called a conditioned responseHorses like people sometimes do things to avoid a negative consequence But like us they will respond with a lot more energy and enthusiasm when a reward awaits A cue is a cue regardless of whether you are teaching your horse tricks or to hold a steady speed on the rail ldquoMake the right things easy and the wrong things difficult ~ Ray Hunt ~ Safe Trails and a HAPPY NEW YEAR

Confused about Cues

January 9 930 am American Assoc of University Women Green Valley Branch American Legion Post 66 1560 W Duval Mine Road Sahuarita Guest speaker Bob Phillips Exec Director of the Santa Cruz Community Foundation SCCF provides assistance to a variety of programs on both sides of the US-Mexico border Bob talks on ways to find solutions to the challenges of this border region Contact Elizabeth Beyrer 269-7701

Green Valley Meetings

Thurs Jan 19 ndash 1 to 3p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Dr GV Short Program Gordon Gray will present ldquoFamily Legends and Fablesrdquo Main Program ldquoCollateral and Allied Familiesrdquo by Edie Sly Feb 18 is the date for our Annual Genealogy Seminar featuring Dr Tom Jones Details and registration at wwwrootswebancestrycom~azgvgs

Tarenta Baldeschi

ins ea son

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Last January we shared with you what blessings had manifested at Avalon Organic Gardens amp EcoVillage In each of these answered prayers lies direction and inspiration in what you could do as well in your own gardens Many of these techniques were introduced in this ldquoIn Seasonrdquo column Here are some of our answered prayers which we are truly grateful formiddot Dreams come true We are finding earthworms in our soil (none were here for a long time) which has improved with an increase of organic compost and mulch as well as by not using chemicals pesticides and herbicides Drainage and water retention are getting in better balance each year The effective micro-organism (EM) applications have been a successmiddot Ask and they will come Invite your family friends neighbors and volunteers to join you and experience together the upliftment of your garden in many ways Here at Avalon Gardens we come together twice a week for a ldquoHands in the Soil dayrdquo With volunteers of up to 30-40 people at times we are able to harvest mulch weed plant build compost piles clean and order the gardens Some of the volunteers come from Tucson and we have visitors from out of state as well Thank you all middot Never give up trying Despite a permanence of Bermuda grass in all of our pastures we were able to increase our gardens this year and had the most abundant harvest to date By inter-planting alfalfa and allowing other native

weeds (purslane amaranth lambsquarter and mustard) to outgrow the grass it became less vigorousmiddot Some government programs help One National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program to convert flood irrigation to drip tape irrigation was approved and implemented on three acres This helped us to irrigate quicker and more precisely with less amount of water and energy When temperatures rose over 100 degrees we were able to keep the roots of our plants cool enoughmiddot Improved technology can assist small gardens and farms in big ways We improved the irrigation system by purchasing a raised bed plastic mulch layer that also lays the drip tape into the soil in one go with the tractor This held back the bermuda grass and kept the moisture as well as the warmth in the soil in the fall when it got cold This was a huge time-saving featuremiddot Another government program helps Another National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program helped us build a new unheated high tunnel (hoophouse) greenhouse (20rsquo x 108rsquo) This extended our harvest in all seasonsmiddot Better local CSA distribution In mid-June we decided to withdraw from our Tucson delivery and in September from Green Valley delivery Our CSA membership has stabilized locally and many come to pick up in Tubac or at our gardens Our Green Valley members pick up together with one driver We save time and resources and are able to keep the prices low If you have extra vegetables in your gardens ask your neighbors and friends to pick them up middot More education more gardeners We have hosted numerous workshops with university colleges and other organizations

We are also teaching twice a week the Mexicayotl Acadamy (4th and 5th grade) from Nogales They are planning their own school garden now Many individual and group tours have benefitted all year roundmiddot Alliances Formed Somos la SemillamdashldquoWe are the Seedrdquo a network of grassroots groups organizations funders farmers and clinics in Arizona-Sonora borderlands working together to grow our future through healthy food systems received another grant from WHY Hunger We are now distributing it through mini-grants to small farms gardeners and other neighborhood nonprofit organizations to increase a better local food systemmiddot Plant a Food Forest Our Food Forest Project (one acre) is getting stronger It was able to collect millions of gallons of rainwater and produced several vegetable crops already The alfalfa is coexisting with the Bermuda and our chickens are feasting on lots of greens and insects Many perennials and trees are getting established More will be planted this coming spring We have inspired many to start their own small or large ones

middot Turkeys and guinea hens are not just for eating The grasshoppers were on the run (or rather jump) when we let the turkeys and guineas roam the gardens Even if they canrsquot get them all they slowed down the impact and saved many cropsmiddot Write about and share your experiences I am truly thankful for the opportunity of being able to write for the Connection for another year Thank you all for supporting their cause and important community buildingmiddot There are of course many more answered prayers not mentioned here which many of them are very personal The highest gift to give and receive is the love of God and without all of your support and friendship this sanctuarymdashAvalon Organic Gardens Farm and Ranchmdashwould not have been able to bless and touch so many customers visitors and students Come to visit we give tours every week Call (520) 603-9932 and visit our updated website at wwwavalongardensorgThank you again and have a blessed year Tarenta Baldeschi (Change Agent)

Reflection and Answered Prayers for 2011

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

HOUrs MON- FrI 8 am - 5 pm - sAT 10 am - 5 pm ClOseD sUNDAYs amp HOlIDAYs - Call for Holiday schedule

DeAnza Restaurante Presenting a menu of Sonoran amp Southwest-ern Cuisine Dine in the relaxing atmosphere of our dining rooms or in the open air on our

lovely patioOPEN 7 DAYS

Located at 14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

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

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

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

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca Clinic

submitted by Glo Williams

We who have jumped on board to get the Arivaca Action Center

rolling are excited to see things taking shape We want to share the news and invite you to participateHaving been given the opportunity to use the former Carivaca property in ways that would benefit Arivaca we began with the question of what our community needs Quick to emerge were an Early Learning Center adult education overnight accommodations for out-of-town visitors gardens workshops and retreats (in the areas of wellness the arts sustainability natural building primitive skills and birding) and office or studio space for local individuals Our mission statement purposely general can contain just about anything that we might undertake ldquoto provide a space offering opportunities which enhance rural livingrdquo We are in the process of becoming incorporated as a non-profitThe upcoming Home Tour on Saturday January 28th gives us a chance to share our visions show off the building and invite you to co-create with us Come see the facility and a display of artwork from local children and adults Enjoy sweet treats and tea while you take in the scene It is just a short saunter across the road from the Arivaca Community CenterThe Action Center is renting the property from its owner Project PPEP A growing membership is stepping up to cover basic monthly and small start-up expenses Funding for programs and infrastructure will be sourced elsewhere Each member or sponsor is pledging a monthly

amount comfortable to their budget Donations of any amount are also most welcome Join the supporters by contacting Carlota Wray at 398-9051 During the Home Tour and thereafter we will have DonorSponsor sign-up cards to facilitate this processFor the overnight accommodations we are looking for donations of another kind stuff We need to furnish the rooms with beds chairs linens curtains etc We also need kitchenware dishes utensils potspans etc We would love donations of items in good condition Please contact Kathy Sheldon at 398-2839 PPEP is providing us with some office and school type furnishings so we are already on our wayWhat do you want to learn What do you need The ball is rolling Physical therapy sessions will be taking place at the Action Center from 330-530 on Wednesday afternoons Effort is underway to create an English language class Contact Michelle Fornier at 429-4307 with your thoughtsAnd what skills would you like to share Our community is full of treasures both known and hidden ndash you know who you are We would like to fatten up our committees so if yoursquod like to help create spaces programs subscribers funding or do management administration upkeep repairslet us knowYou can contact the board via email at ArivacaActionCenterIncgmailcom Current phone contact is Glo Williams at 398-9735Our next general board meeting is Sunday January 8th at 4pm at the Action Center We welcome your curiosity and input

whatrsquos going on at the Arivaca Action center

submitted by Julie BealAs you make arrangements to attend or work at the Arivaca Home Tour this year on Saturday January 28 2012 Arivaca Area Health Services (AAHS) hopes that you will include a hearty breakfast in your plansAAHSArivaca Clinic Board will be serving a delicious breakfast at the Sweet Peas Cafe (corner of Universal Ranch Road and Arivaca Ranch Road) from 8 am to 11 am The menu features several choices pancakes and sausage pancakes and scrambled eggs scrambled eggs and sausage or biscuits and gravy Each choice will include fruit orange juice and coffee milk or tea Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and under

AAHS Arivaca Home tour Pancake Breakfast

A new feature this year designed to help those working on the Tour will be carryout service from 8 am to 9 am Individual and group orders may be placed before January 28th by calling Julie Beal at 398-2160 On the morning of the Tour please call Sweet Peas Cafe at 398-9200 to place ordersWe hope you will join us for a great breakfast before you begin your day at the Arivaca Home Tour Itrsquos a fun way to support our Arivaca Clinic and health-related programs in our communityWe would also like to thank Jenni Stern owner of Sweet Peas Cafe and Catering for giving us this opportunity to hold the breakfast at her beautiful little cafe

by Maggie MilinovitchThe group that is working on the First Saturday events and placing ads promoting tourism in Arivaca decided to loosely form an organization with an identifying name It is ldquoArivaca Alive ndash promoting Art Business amp Culturerdquo Another acronym AA-ABC We are not trying nor do we wish to be a chamber of commerce However we are raising some funds to help with the costs of events and advertising Another reason for a name is to perhaps get the Arizona Department of Tourism to put us on their map Every wide spot in the road is listed ndash but not Arivaca An official name might get their attention as individuals letters have so far been ignored They canrsquot come if they donrsquot know wersquore hereThe grouprsquos first major ad purchase was in Discover Southern Arizona a slick magazine for tourists put out by Green Valley News The full page ad is accompanied by photos and an article It is my fervent hope that prospective visitors will get passed the dismal photo layout and take time to read Karen Walengarsquos excellent article Many thanks Karen The concept of the group and First Saturdays is to assure visitors that Arivaca is not only a lovely place to visit with many attractions but that it

is perfectly safe and welcoming With the economic downturn that doesnrsquot look to be upturning anytime soon tourism is a way to keep Arivaca arts and businesses going which provides local jobs The First Saturday event in December featured a ldquoCandy Shackrdquo Many locals donated wonderful candies and ornaments for us to sell We made in excess of $500 The money was raised for the kids of Arivaca New playground equipment at the Community Center that they all could enjoy is be the best use of the funds Ellen Dursema is researching the purchase for usAs with all endeavors in Arivaca volunteers are most welcome Volunteering can be showing up on the First Saturdays with your crafts home-grown veggies etc or pitching in with one of the events So far most of the businesses and non-profit organizations in town are involved to some degree helping share the load Plus itrsquos kind of fun being creative in a new direction We do hold meetings but only on an as needed basis and they are informal For the most part we email ndash so if yoursquod like to be included on the email list send note to ArivacaAliveaolcom

Arivaca Alive

Page 13

Estate amp Moving Sales

Valenzuela Group bullGinny amp Buddy ValenzuelaHC65 Box 6256 Amado AZ 85645 (520) 398-9665

cougartrailwildbluenet bull wwwazseniorbuddiescom

senior Buddies is owned and operated by Ginny amp Buddy - working as a team to operate an honest reliable service Insured Call or email for free consultation We are a ldquocommission onlyrdquo company

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom isLocallyOwned ampOperated

261-2411

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

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

Wednesday Prayer Meeting amp Bible Study - 6 pm - Potluck at 500

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Sunday Praise amp Worship Service 600 pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor

17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Those who passed away in 2011Molly Membrila 11111

Muriel Noon 12011Manuel Gonzalez 21122Albert Dojaquez 21111

Bobby Keller 31711Yjinio Aguirre 32611

Kip Ripley 32611Donald Larkin 4711

Ernest Gisclair 41111Jerry Valenzuela 52011

Ralph Davis 53111Rusty Cummings 62311Monico Gonzales 7111

Carl Johnson 8411Mary Ann Daffron 8911

Anita Alvarez 82511Harry Free 92411

Sandra Cornwell 101211Tony Prevor 101811

DeYette Minard Johnson 101911Becky Sheets 102811

Brian Kiley 11711Dennis Pariso 111311

Angelina Jaurequi 111511Susie Cuestas Durbin 12511

James Johnson 122711

submitted by Mary Kasulaitis

Rebecca Lynn (Becky) was born to Tom and Carmela Kemper in Sacramento CA on June 17 1967 and passed from this life on October 28 2011 in Arivaca AZBecky who was very much a tomboy in her youth developed a tough direct no-nonsense exterior as she grew up (No doubt in part from the perpetual teasing and spoiling by her 4 older brothers) She also grew to have a very tender and generous heart along with a fearless spirit A direct result of the example set by her parents and older sisterBecky developed an affinity for horses early on and became an accomplished rider in both Western Saddle and Dressage Her early riding years were spent Barrel racing and pleasure riding in California with an opportunity to learn Dressage while living with her family in Germany Becky also herded cattle with her Dad and could often be seen riding the horses in and around ArivacaBecky also enjoyed reading music dancing children parties and traveling Becky was very social and took great pleasure in spending time with family and friends and her community She was always available to lend a hand Her most recent joy was found spending time with her granddaughter Brooke Another joy was watching wrestling with brother-in-law Paul Her joyful laughter could be heard all over the houseHer most significant work accomplishments came during her

tenure as Manager of the Arivaca Human Resources During Beckyrsquos 10 years there she met with elected government officials to retain or expand existing programs and services identify and propose new services and programs and secure adequate funding

to sustain them Beckyrsquos effective management ensured that many in need would receive vital life-sustaining services and financial aide Additionally Beckyrsquos guidance also helped many teens to stay on a healthy and productive pathBecky is survived by her two sons Anthony and Damien her granddaughter Brooke her mother Carmela Kemper her sister Linda Van Fossen her brothers Brian Tim and Michael Kemper 11 nieces and nephews and 4 great-nieces and nephews She is dearly loved and tremendously missed A community celebration of Beckyrsquos life was held at her parentrsquos home in Arivaca on November 19 2011 We are very thankful and grateful for the outpouring of love and generosity by the wonderful people of Arivaca during this time of sadness and lossSpecial thank you to Rebecca Gibson for helping us release Becky to Godrsquos careHer Loving Family

In Memory of Rebecca Lynn SheetsArivaca Fire District Report

Omar RoodAt the November reorganization Mark Dresang stated he did not want to continue as Chair I was elected to replace him Kathleen Wishnick was reelected as Treasurer and Terry Tompkins was reelected as ClerkAlso at the November meeting the application form for the Fire Chief position was finalized and posted If you are interested in the position you may access the application at our web site arivacafiredistrictorg The board intends to announce finalists for interviews at our January meeting If you have any questions you think we should ask the candidates please write them and give to one of the Board or to Patti Jent our Deputy Clerk We have also begun the process of outfitting one of our ambulances for Advanced Life Support services This service will only be available when a paramedic is on volunteer status but when that is the case the increased capability could be lifesavingAt the December meeting the Board reaffirmed our goal of applying for a Certificate of Need (CON) which if granted would allow the Fire District ambulance service to transport This would reduce the time to hospital for our citizens as the wait for Southwest Ambulance would be eliminated Since we do not have the resources to provide 247 coverage it is important to note that Southwest would keep their CON and provide backup service when our Fire District could not respond There will be costs associated with the CON but there is also increased revenue which should more than offset those costs Please feel free to speak to me or to any of our board members on your hopes or concerns for the Fire District

For a single subscription send $18 to

CONNECTIONPOB 338 middot Arivaca middot AZ 85601

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Arivaca Meetings amp ActivitiessATUrDAYs every sat - 9am Marians Market - Downtown 1st sat - 9am - Human Resources rUMMAGe sAle 3rd sat - 1pm - AFCe Old School (or at Library--call first) 3pm Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting MONDAYs - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse 2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire District Auxilary - at the Fire House

TUesDAYs 2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-5239 3rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 398-0022last Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHUrsDAYs 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call 398-9859 3rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg - Fire HousesUNDAYs - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for seasonally changing times - 398-2839 1st sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop -Town water yard last sun - 530pm - Arivaca local Monthly Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home

FOr KIDs Tues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 pm Creative Play recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Community Center) Call Ellen 398-3010TeeN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WeDs - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIrl sCOUTs for all ages Contact Patti Hanson - 398- 9411FOr seNIOrsTeATIMe FOr seNIOrs (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmseNIOr OUTINGs One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771 seNIOr HIKING ClUB - Mondays at 8 am Call Ellen at the Arivaca Community Center for more information 398-3010

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patio

bull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use Microsoft Word Excel Publisher or Power Point

bull Homework help available

bullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch library hours are Closed sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and sat 9-5

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

Septic SyStemS Licensed Bonded amp insured

bull Free estimates bull References

bull 30 yrs experience

RD Ayers bull Arivaca cell 820-2947 bull 520-398-9654 rdsbackhoeservicegmailcom

RDrsquos BAcKHOe SeRVice

middot Perk tests middot GradinG middot trenchinG

middot certiFied insPector and desiGner

cOmplete inStAllAtiOn amp RepAiR

By Mary KasulaitisMark your calendars for two Arizona Humanities Council Speakers Bureau programs historian Jay Van Orden will present Warriors and Beyond A Closer Look at the Clothing Equipment and Lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache featuring the 1886 photos of C S Fly as well as other photos and his own extensive research This yearrsquos program by Jay promises to be as fascinating as last yearrsquos Friday January 20 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School 17180 W 4th Street ArivacaHistorian Tom Sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old School during the Arivaca Home Tour on Saturday January 28 from 10 am to 1 pm Tomrsquos Arizona History book is a standard in the field and the revised edition is being published in January

To celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial cowboy folk musician Greg Scott will present a program The (Sometimes) Rocky Road to Statehood in Poetry and Song illustrating the path from Territory to Statehood for Arizona-- a decade-long struggle on Saturday February 11 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School The Book Club meets on the Second Tuesday of the Month at 2 pm This month we are reading Still Alice by Lisa Genova Come and join us for some eclectic reading Call the Arivaca Library for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Mary or Coey for more information at 594-5239

library news

4-H christmas cookie Day

submitted by Barbara StockwellNine of the older 4-H members leaders Barbara Hogg and Barbara Stockwell and parents Lindle Hamilton Chris Stockwell and Bryan Hayes with the 4-H Clubrsquos best friend and supporter Dotti Rees came together after a short 4-H business meeting (also attended by project leaders Tony Arvizu and Jack Rees) to put together 24 cookie plates for Arivaca seniors and some of the supportive entities in our town An amazing amount of delicious cookies were brought by everyone and the plates were piled high All took part in the

Above COOkIE DAy work crew front JT and Jakie Hogg back l to r Paul Arvizu Jacob Ignacio Josiah Hamilton Andie Lynn Stockwell Geno Johnson Elora Arvizu and Sienna Wallen

Right Melva Robin gets a hug from Dotti Rees along with her plate of cookies

fun which was followed by pizza cooked by Chris A few extra cookies were eaten for dessert Then Lindle Dotti and Bryan loaded up their vehicles and drove us all over the townsite hills and valleys of Arivaca We sang carols at the stops and fun was had by all One of the last stops was at Mary Scottrsquos home It was an oasis in the desert as everyone was tired and thirsty by that time Mother ldquoMrdquo graciously received her cookies and Mary filled cups of water for the crowd There were treats too We were so thankful for the rest break Kids performing at the annual Winterfest held at the Arivaca Community

Center in December The evening was filled with a delicious dessert buffet performances people playing music good conversations and a raffle that netted some lucky folks wonderful prizes This event is a fund raiser to help support the Center

GrAss-FeD BeeF available at the Amado Mini Market Locally grown on irrigated pasture

FOr reNT-rV hookup Amado private ranch corrals available pool includes water $300 520-248-3333

COsMOserVICes Revelatory Teachings and discussions from The URANTIA Book at Avalon Gardens EcoVillage Tumacacori---Spiritual Leaders Gabriel of Urantia and Niaacutenn Emerson Chase Sundays 1000 am Hear the CosmoWorship Bright amp Morning Star Choir Organic lunch follows Tours Available Donations appreciated We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

40 ACres ndash Moyza Ranch Road $149900-Rolling hills amp flat area for pasturegarden located just frac34 from paved Arivaca road 12 miles from I-19 Owner FinancingCall Donna Schenek REALTOR 520-403-5032 Coldwell Banker (Donnaschenekazmovescom)

FOr sAle BY OWNer 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $295000 Terms Call 480-993-8272

MAssAGe IN ArIVACA or Green Valley by Kathi Abbott I will come to your home Make appointments at your convenience 520-904-9442

DeBBIe Thompson is celebrating her birthday on January 21st ndash she will be 58 years old She invites everyone to a potluck party at La Gitana Cantina from 4 to 6 pm Karoake or bring your instruments and play ndash she loves music

JANrsquos TlC amp KIsses - Pet Grooming 398-2603

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

FOr sAle Or reNT - BY OWNer 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

ArT IN AMADO Buffalo Son Studio - Open Draw every Saturday morning 9am - 12pm Bring your drawing materials and join others in the practice of drawing from observation Coming in February Buffalo Son Studio a satellite location for The Drawing Studio Drawing Fundamentals Level 1 An eight week course designed for the beginner as well as those with some background to learndeepen their understanding of drawing principals towards a more effective drawing practice and the core of what it is to draw which is how to observe Starts Sunday Feb 12th thru April 1st 1pm - 4pm Call The Drawing Studio (520) 629-0947 or visit wwwthedrawingstudioorg to register Buffalo Son Studio is located 9 Amado-Montosa Rd off the East Frontage Rd between I-19 Exits 42 amp 48 call 398-9144 for more information Happy New Year to All

CONCerT 2PM sAT JAN7 rOsTADT GeNerATIONs CONCerT Southwest amp Mexican music at the UU Church at Amado TerritoryI-19Exit 48 E Call Marla 520-0890 for tickets

ArIVACA QIGONG will meet at the Community Center on second Saturdays 114 211 and 310 from 10 am lsquotil noon Two complete programs beginners from 10-11 cleansing from11-12 Qigong is not strenuous and can be done seated Suggested donation $5 Call Mary at 398-0022 with questions

rV $20day $100Week $300Month Full Hookup Electric incld Tent$10 wwwuniversalranchrvcom 760-608-3386

2+ ACres Arivaca Ranch Rd near Arivaca all paved Roads Property fenced with well workshop storage and studio apartment Double-wide needs work $68500 OWC trade possible Discount for cash 520- 760-1981

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PaymentmustbemadepriortopublicationForFreeampNon-profitadsONLY-NoCharge

NOPHONEORDERSPLEASE-OnlywrittenadsacceptedbullDeadline 26th of each month

to Place an Un-Classified Ad Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email soAZVoxaolcom

Un-Classifieds

UrANTIA Book Fellowship Meeting and Classes---Mondays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon Organic Gardens EcoVillage facilitated by Elders and Ministers of Global Community Communications Alliance We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

rDrsquos BACKHOe serVICe Septic Systems Perk Tests Trenching amp Grading Free estimates 30 yrs exp Federally certified Licensed amp Insured RD Ayers 520-398-9654

May you have a happy amp prosperous New Year

Page 15

Robertos Electric bullResidential amp Commercial

cell 305-0729 English 398-3044

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

Johnnie lakersquos

520-399-1302

Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake

680 W Camino Casa VerdeGreen Valley AZ 85614

selected for

Pima Countyrsquos SBC

Small Business of the Year Award

Tradesmen

HAVe A DrUG PrOBleM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAl-ANON FAMIlY GrOUPs Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon 11am Beginner Mtg Mon 12pm Thurs 7pm Fri 11am Info 520-323-2229 or www al-anon-az org

TUBAC Al-ANON AA MTGs Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ArIVACA AA MeeTINGs Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONers-AA mtg Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

Ar e A suppor T meeT ings

CEDAR CREEK Services

In business in Arizona 30 years

Located In Arivaca

520-398-3326Cell 520-975-1127

bull WELL DRILLING ∙ PLumbING REPAIRs

bull PumP INsTALLATION amp REPAIRsbull WATER sTORAGE TANKs bull sEPTIC TANKs- NEW amp REPAIRbull uNDERGROuND uTILITIEs bull EXCAVATION amp GRADING

bull bACKHOE amp DumP TRuCK sERVICE

bullbullbull FREE ESTIMATES bullbullbull

Dan Haughtbull Licensedbull bondedbull Insured

Amado Space CorralFor all your storage needs

Located next to Amado Post Office

398-9431

We price match

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m Places to Go m People to See m Things to Do

In Arivaca In Tubac In Amado In Green Val

In Nogales

In Patagonia

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

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

Index of Spanish common names

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

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

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

sat Jan7 -2 PM ronstadt Generations Michael Ronstadt and sons will sing and play music from the Southwest and Mexico This Tucson group has played to packed houses across the US At UU Church at Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48E Call Marla for tickets 520-0890

Thursdays starting Jan 12 4-6 PM 8 week course on EMERSONrsquoS ESSAYS $140 plus text facilitated by Rev Donna Maurer Call Sonoran Desert Center 625-6100

sat January 28 ndash 1030 ndash Noon - starts a monthly series of presentations featuring roy Purcellrsquos original portfolios including readings and artwork The Overview with readings from ldquoThe Wayfarerrdquo and original artwork Free Next on February 18 ldquoVoices from the Dustrdquo - $15 Conact 625-6100 or Visit wwwtheinsidejourneycom at The Sonoran Desert Center East Amado

First Saturday January 7th New Yearrsquos ResolutionRevolution Peace Love Party - Farmersrsquo MarketCraft Fair - Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La GitanA Cantina Snack Luck and Band JamFriday January 20 - 1 pm at the Old School Historian Jay Van Orden on Warriors and Beyond a closer look at the clothing equipment and lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache Sat Jan 28 - 10 am - 4 pm - Arivaca Home Tour See page 7 for full detailsSaturday Jan 21 - 7pm Music at La Gitana Cantina - Josh Ciccis band The Good Little Thievessat Jan 28 - 10 am to 1 pm Historian Tom sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old school during the Arivaca Home Tour sat Feb 4 - 10 am - 4 pm - First Saturday event - The rockin Mineral show

Jan 28 530 pm - Social hour and silent auction followed by dinner and entertainment by Reverie a Tucson-based band performing music from several decades CeleBrATION OF HOPe - Diamond Center Desert Diamond Casino on Pima Mine Road A fund-raiser for Casa Community Services Casa serves the greater Green Valley community with Adult Day Health Care Los Nintildeos del Valle Preschool and Child Care Behavioral Health Services and the Casa Community Center Tickets $100person or tables of 8 $720 Contact Joanne at 625-2273 ext 39 For information about any of Casarsquos services please visit their web site at wwwcasagvorg

TUCsONJan 21 - Aug 20 -HOPI QUIlTs eXHIBIT - Arizona State Museum on the U of A campus just inside the Main Gate at Park Ave and University Blvd Tucson wwwstatemuseumarizonaedu

sonoita Creek state Natural AreaPatagonia lake state Park Sat Jan 7 7pm ndash Clovis Cultures in the San Pedro Valley

Mon Jan 9 430pm ndash Moonlight Hike see Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake by moonlight Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 14 7pm ndash Sonoita Creek State Natural Area lecture

Sat Jan 21 7pm - Ghost Towns amp Mining Camps of Santa Cruz County

Tues Jan 24 9am ndash Guided hike Blackhawk TrailVista Loop in the Sonoita Creek Natural Area Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 28 700 PM ndash Discover Patagonia Lake amp Sonoita Creek ndash Past amp Present lecture

Visitor Center Park Entrance $10 per Vehicle (4 Persons)

WILLCOx

Jan 12-15 - Wings Over Willcox one of southeastern Arizonarsquos favorite events for the past 18 years The 19th annual WOW Birding and Nature Festival has been honored with selection as an official Arizona Centennial event The WOW committee and volunteers have planned a spectacular festival with a Centennial theme and invite everyone to come join them on Complete information is available online at wwwwingsoverwillcoxcom where registration can be completed or by calling 1-800-200-2272

sunday Jan 22 - 4 pm - Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts concert - lobby Sunrise Bank of Tucson on Grande Ave in Nogales AZ The Crsquoest si Bon Quintet will transport you to a French cafe on the Left Bank Angela Rossi leader of Crsquoest Si Bon has an amazing repertoire that traverses traditional classical and jazz genres and explores over five centuries of music Tickets available online at wwwscfpapresentsorg or by calling 520-394-9495 Tickets $25 for SCFPA members $30 for non-members Champagne reception immediately following the concert

January 5 1030am - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological site See Page 9 for detailsJan 8 Noon-4pm amp Jan 19 930am-1230pm - Frontier Printing Press Demo - Tubac Presidio Fee included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children freeThursday Jan 12 ndash 7 pm ndash Lecture ldquoHistoric Bridges in Arizona and Their engineersrdquo Santa Cruz Valley Chapter Arizona Archaeological Society 50 Bridge Road Tubac Engineer Jerry Cannon and planner Patricia Morris trace Arizonarsquos historic bridges Free Contact Alan Sorkowitz 520-207-7151Jan 14 - 7 TO 9 pm - 2nd saturdayrdquo Tubac Barn Dance with live American amp Celtic fiddle music by ldquoContra Swingsrdquo Dance Calling by Becky Nankivell (No experience necessary) Wear comfortable clean shoes for the maple dance floor $5 per person Evolution Studio Circulo amp Avenida Goya behind Mariarsquos Grill Tubac httpwwwmeetupcomTubac-2nd-Saturday-Barn-Dance Additional dances scheduled for Feb 11 Mar 10 amp Apr 14Jan 20 12-3pm-spanish Colonial living History - Tubac Presidio See page 9 for detailsJan 20 amp 27 Walking Tour of Old Town Tubac - See page 9 for detailsThur Jan 26 - Noon ldquoHollywood and the santa Cruz Valleyrdquo Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual

Jan 15 2 to 4 pm - economic solutions amp Hope for the Future Nogales Hilltop Gallery - Free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515 See Page 7 for details

sAHUArITAFri amp sat - Jan 13-14 - 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert amp Fair - See page 7 for details

Other Places

sat Feb 4th -10 am to 9 pm amp sun Feb 5th -9 am to 7pm - Festival de los Caballeros de Coloacuten In celebration of our Patron Saint Childrenrsquos Activities Car Show on Saturday At San Felipe de Jesuacutes Parish 1901 North Joseacute Gallego Dr Nogales Sfjkofcorg - sfjknightsofcolumbusgmailcom

Page 8 january 2012 ConneCtion

Stewart amp Laurel Loew

A gua L i n d a Fa rm Jou r n a l - Ja n u a r y

Unitarian UniversalistCongregation

SUNDAY SERVICES - 1000 AMRev William Haney

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

Jan 1 - Letting Go with a Grip -Rev HaneyJan 8 - Renewing Our Walking Together -Rev HaneyJan 15 - Mennonite amp UU but Mostly Mennonite- Dr Loretta WillemsJan 22 - What is it Worth to You - Rev HaneyJan 29 - Bringing Justice to Phoenix UU Assembly PSWD chair Carolyn Saunders

Kristofers Catering amp Bistro

WEEKLY Wild Walleye Fridays wlive music Saturday After Hours - Food music amp entertainmen in Carlitos Cantina

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Open 7 days - Lunch 11-2 Dinner at 5 (closed tues amp sun evenings)

625-0331

It seems that it has been many years since we have had consecutive days of rain like what

we experienced this December It was utterly glorious to see gray all around the thick fog hiding the Santa Ritas from view and cold icy puddles in the mornings (It is also glorious to be living in a part of the world where days like this are followed by sunshine and t-shirt afternoons) Not so glorious - the many leaks in the roofs of the farm ndash our house the main house and the horse barn - remind us that the

patchwork done after the monsoons was not effective and buckets were strategically placed in many rooms The driveway to the farm became slick and I got the pickup stuck in thick mud by the greenhouse My old appaloosa who is ldquowinteringrdquo close to the house where a rich senior diet is easier to dispense was dripping and his ears cold to the touch I kept asking Stewart if we should move Cody into the barn out of the rain and his repeated response was that Cody was a horse and that he was fine Finally I couldnrsquot stand it anymore and concluded that whether or not the horse would prefer to be dry was no longer the point ndash I would be more comfortable knowing he was warn and snug in a stall So I bundled up in the best wintery waterproof clothes I could muster (we Arizona folks donrsquot have this sort of attire readily on hand and this involved digging into the back of my closet

to unearth ski clothes that I havenrsquot seen in years) and with Stewart in tow went to the barn A few bales of sweet warm straw a fresh tub of water and a manger full of alfalfa awaited Cody when I walked the dripping old gelding into the stall I watched my horse for a few minutes my elbows leaning on the bottom half of the Dutch door while he munched lazily on his hay water still dripping from his flanks and his nostrils exhaling warm clouds in the frigid air as he chewed The opposite side of the stall was left open to the paddock behind to allow Cody more freedom of movement if he wanted so that his old legs would not stiffen up ldquoAre you happy babyrdquo Stewart asked putting his arm around me ldquoThanks Stewrdquo I replied contentedly and we trudged back through the mud and rain to the warmth of the house

A couple of hours later I drove the truck up to the bus stop to pick up my son The rain had not let up and it was dark out and very cold Patches my Australian Sheppard eagerly joined me on what is a daily trip down the driveway I am sure he canrsquot read the hands on the clock on the wall but non-the-less Patches knows when it is time to get his boy and is waiting for me at the door to hop into the cab of the truck (this night with muddy paws of course) The bus had evidently come early because we encountered Jesse halfway down the driveway soaking wet in the dark his tennis shoes covered in wet earth Cuddling up to Patches and thanking him for his warmth Jesse gratefully stayed in the truck while I drove to the barn to check on my pampered old horse The light was on in his stall but the large chocolate brown form with a polka-dotted rump was nowhere to be seen ldquoMust be laying down in the strawhelliprdquo I smiled at the thought of my horse enjoying the warm bed we had made for him but at closer inspection Cody was not there ldquoCodyrdquo I called and his head moved into the light from the paddock behind Cody was

standing in the rain ldquoYou moronrdquo I said Cody pricked his ears in my direction but was not interested in reentering the stall I added some more feed to his manger to bribe him in and drove back to the house ldquoHowrsquos Codyrdquo Stewart asked ldquoSoaking wetrdquo I said and Stewart smiled a knowing smile The next morning it was still drizzling but I put Cody back out into his large paddock He is a horse He is fine

The hens however are on strike I have about two dozen chickens - 16 Rhode Island Reds 4 Leghorns and a Barred Rock Most are older and donrsquot lay consistently anyway but seven of them are young and lay a nice big egg everyday For the past week though I have found at best three eggs a day A couple of weeks ago I was supplying our family and friends with a carton of eggs each week selling one or two and still had enough to cook at least one dinner of quiche or omelets At this rate I might need to buy some eggs I enter the hen house a few times a day (one of the hens likes to eat eggs so frequent visits are needed) and threaten my girls with the soup pot They look at me excited and clucking since I almost always come with a tidbit from the kitchen to share They ignore my scolding and greedily gobble up over-ripe grapes stale chips or whatever yummy treats I have As the afternoon turns to evening I return one last time to check the nests and make sure everyone is locked up for the night Often a lazy old Rhode Island will already have perched high in the coop for the night and I have to wave my hand over my head to keep her from using it as a step in her trip downward to look for scraps (I have suffered one black eye and an ugly long scratch down my cheek from my hens using my head in this way) No eggs ldquoLadiesrdquo I scold ldquoyoursquore headed for the soup pot Better get to workrdquo They cluck and fuss and step on my shoes but make no apologies for the lack of production Hopefully they will adjust to the temperatures and get busy soon

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Juried Show170 Artists

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Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site

January 5 1030amSpecial tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site south of the Park that preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site including residence foundations plaza area refuse area and partial irrigation ditch Meet at the Parkrsquos Visitor Center Tour involves a walk of about 1frac14 miles Bring walking shoes sunscreen and hat $5 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park Tour limited to 15 reservations encouraged

Spanish Colonial Living History January 20 12-3pm

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) 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 $4 adult $2 youth 7-13 children free

Walking Tour of Old Town January 20 amp 27 call for time

A guided tour of the Old Town section of Tubac with Alice Keene Explore the original adobe buildings and learn about Tubacrsquos rich history Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat $5

Tubac Historical Societyrsquos Annual Luncheon Meeting

ldquoHollywood and the Santa Cruz Valleyrdquo

January 26 12 noon

The Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual luncheon meeting features guest speakers Bob Shelton founder of Old Tucson Studios and Don Collier Western movie and television actor Shelton and Collier whose careers have spanned sixty years in the film industry will recount their experiences with Hollywood actors and movies filmed in the Santa Cruz ValleyAt the Tubac Golf Resort amp Spa 1 Avenue de Otero Road Tubac Admission $30 Advance reservations only Reservations 520-398-2020 or infoTHS-TubacorgONGOING

January Events at Tubac Presidio

Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park offers walks to the Santa

Cruz River on Wednesday mornings December 2011 through April 2012 The one-hour walks leave the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center at 1030 am following the level unpaved trail to the Santa Cruz River and back The distance is about frac12 mile Participants need comfortable shoes and water The forest along the river is an excellent example of the rare southwestern riparian environment and provides a critical habitat for wildlife that live in and migrate through the Santa Cruz Valley Discussions during the walks may include Orsquoodham people missions and settlement plant and animal identification the mesquite bosque (forest) and riparian environments and current issues related to the Santa Cruz River Part of the walk follows the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historical Trail Although the guided walk will return to the mission participants may continue on their own along the Anza Trail north for 45 miles to Tubac The trail closely follows the river crossing twice on narrow bridges The trail is level sandy and relatively easy

Because the area is rich in wildlife particularly birds binoculars are useful The entrance fee for Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is $300 per person with no additional charge for participation in the River Walk Interagency Senior Access and Annual Passes are accepted For information about the guided walks call Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park at 520-398-2341 ext 0

River walks at tumacaacutecori natl Historical Park

ldquoCavalcade of Historyrdquo Art Exhibit The Alan B Davis Gallery - 16 paintings from the Arizona Highways ldquoCavalcade of Historyrdquo collection by renowned Western artist William Ahrendt

ENCOUNTERS ndash A Native American Ethnic Costume Exhibit Now through February 26 2012 A glimpse into the lives of the Yaqui Seri Tohono Oodham and Yuma Indians Featuring apparel artifacts dolls and historic photographs Ongoing Exhibits included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children free

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My grandson Jim is here visiting for the holidays and has been

doing some riding One of the things that came up was cues I decided since I teach this all the time I should write a little about what a cue is and how it worksBetter commutation with our horse is always a high priority with riders When we are out on trail and find ourselves in a difficult situation we need to be able to establish direction To do this we use our rein and leg cues They better work or we may find ourselves on the ground and walking A cue is a signal Itrsquos kind of like a secret word something you and your horse understand Horses recognize patterns They learn that when one thing happens then certain other things always happen afterwards ―good or badHave you ever wondered why your horse always does the same thing in the same place For instance he slows down to a walk on the far side of the arena in the same place every time Horses have great memories and remember what happened just before they experienced something This is where the cue comes in It can be anything that is repeated to form a patternIf you always feed at 5 orsquoclock you will notice your horse waiting at the fence The horse recognizes a

pattern Yoursquore coming out of the house at the same time each day and feed forming a pattern Your coming out at 5 becomes the cue and the feed is the reward for being at the fence Try to remember your horse is always learning - whether right or wrong So when you are working in the arena and the horse slows down on the back side it is you established a pattern by allowing your horse to do this in the first place The reward of the slowing down is the walk A new cue is born not one you want but itrsquos there never the less Now you must fix the mistake and change the unintended cueThere are no set cues there is no magic in any cue we give our horse A cue will be what you make it so be careful If you want to whistle the Star Spangled Banner to get him to speed up you can do that Itrsquos not the cue itself getting the horse to respond correctly Instead itrsquos the time taken teaching the horse to follow the pattern you want Once he understands the cue he will get ready to respond correctly Cues we can count on are called a conditioned responseHorses like people sometimes do things to avoid a negative consequence But like us they will respond with a lot more energy and enthusiasm when a reward awaits A cue is a cue regardless of whether you are teaching your horse tricks or to hold a steady speed on the rail ldquoMake the right things easy and the wrong things difficult ~ Ray Hunt ~ Safe Trails and a HAPPY NEW YEAR

Confused about Cues

January 9 930 am American Assoc of University Women Green Valley Branch American Legion Post 66 1560 W Duval Mine Road Sahuarita Guest speaker Bob Phillips Exec Director of the Santa Cruz Community Foundation SCCF provides assistance to a variety of programs on both sides of the US-Mexico border Bob talks on ways to find solutions to the challenges of this border region Contact Elizabeth Beyrer 269-7701

Green Valley Meetings

Thurs Jan 19 ndash 1 to 3p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Dr GV Short Program Gordon Gray will present ldquoFamily Legends and Fablesrdquo Main Program ldquoCollateral and Allied Familiesrdquo by Edie Sly Feb 18 is the date for our Annual Genealogy Seminar featuring Dr Tom Jones Details and registration at wwwrootswebancestrycom~azgvgs

Tarenta Baldeschi

ins ea son

PAGE 11

d

Last January we shared with you what blessings had manifested at Avalon Organic Gardens amp EcoVillage In each of these answered prayers lies direction and inspiration in what you could do as well in your own gardens Many of these techniques were introduced in this ldquoIn Seasonrdquo column Here are some of our answered prayers which we are truly grateful formiddot Dreams come true We are finding earthworms in our soil (none were here for a long time) which has improved with an increase of organic compost and mulch as well as by not using chemicals pesticides and herbicides Drainage and water retention are getting in better balance each year The effective micro-organism (EM) applications have been a successmiddot Ask and they will come Invite your family friends neighbors and volunteers to join you and experience together the upliftment of your garden in many ways Here at Avalon Gardens we come together twice a week for a ldquoHands in the Soil dayrdquo With volunteers of up to 30-40 people at times we are able to harvest mulch weed plant build compost piles clean and order the gardens Some of the volunteers come from Tucson and we have visitors from out of state as well Thank you all middot Never give up trying Despite a permanence of Bermuda grass in all of our pastures we were able to increase our gardens this year and had the most abundant harvest to date By inter-planting alfalfa and allowing other native

weeds (purslane amaranth lambsquarter and mustard) to outgrow the grass it became less vigorousmiddot Some government programs help One National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program to convert flood irrigation to drip tape irrigation was approved and implemented on three acres This helped us to irrigate quicker and more precisely with less amount of water and energy When temperatures rose over 100 degrees we were able to keep the roots of our plants cool enoughmiddot Improved technology can assist small gardens and farms in big ways We improved the irrigation system by purchasing a raised bed plastic mulch layer that also lays the drip tape into the soil in one go with the tractor This held back the bermuda grass and kept the moisture as well as the warmth in the soil in the fall when it got cold This was a huge time-saving featuremiddot Another government program helps Another National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program helped us build a new unheated high tunnel (hoophouse) greenhouse (20rsquo x 108rsquo) This extended our harvest in all seasonsmiddot Better local CSA distribution In mid-June we decided to withdraw from our Tucson delivery and in September from Green Valley delivery Our CSA membership has stabilized locally and many come to pick up in Tubac or at our gardens Our Green Valley members pick up together with one driver We save time and resources and are able to keep the prices low If you have extra vegetables in your gardens ask your neighbors and friends to pick them up middot More education more gardeners We have hosted numerous workshops with university colleges and other organizations

We are also teaching twice a week the Mexicayotl Acadamy (4th and 5th grade) from Nogales They are planning their own school garden now Many individual and group tours have benefitted all year roundmiddot Alliances Formed Somos la SemillamdashldquoWe are the Seedrdquo a network of grassroots groups organizations funders farmers and clinics in Arizona-Sonora borderlands working together to grow our future through healthy food systems received another grant from WHY Hunger We are now distributing it through mini-grants to small farms gardeners and other neighborhood nonprofit organizations to increase a better local food systemmiddot Plant a Food Forest Our Food Forest Project (one acre) is getting stronger It was able to collect millions of gallons of rainwater and produced several vegetable crops already The alfalfa is coexisting with the Bermuda and our chickens are feasting on lots of greens and insects Many perennials and trees are getting established More will be planted this coming spring We have inspired many to start their own small or large ones

middot Turkeys and guinea hens are not just for eating The grasshoppers were on the run (or rather jump) when we let the turkeys and guineas roam the gardens Even if they canrsquot get them all they slowed down the impact and saved many cropsmiddot Write about and share your experiences I am truly thankful for the opportunity of being able to write for the Connection for another year Thank you all for supporting their cause and important community buildingmiddot There are of course many more answered prayers not mentioned here which many of them are very personal The highest gift to give and receive is the love of God and without all of your support and friendship this sanctuarymdashAvalon Organic Gardens Farm and Ranchmdashwould not have been able to bless and touch so many customers visitors and students Come to visit we give tours every week Call (520) 603-9932 and visit our updated website at wwwavalongardensorgThank you again and have a blessed year Tarenta Baldeschi (Change Agent)

Reflection and Answered Prayers for 2011

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

HOUrs MON- FrI 8 am - 5 pm - sAT 10 am - 5 pm ClOseD sUNDAYs amp HOlIDAYs - Call for Holiday schedule

DeAnza Restaurante Presenting a menu of Sonoran amp Southwest-ern Cuisine Dine in the relaxing atmosphere of our dining rooms or in the open air on our

lovely patioOPEN 7 DAYS

Located at 14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

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

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

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

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca Clinic

submitted by Glo Williams

We who have jumped on board to get the Arivaca Action Center

rolling are excited to see things taking shape We want to share the news and invite you to participateHaving been given the opportunity to use the former Carivaca property in ways that would benefit Arivaca we began with the question of what our community needs Quick to emerge were an Early Learning Center adult education overnight accommodations for out-of-town visitors gardens workshops and retreats (in the areas of wellness the arts sustainability natural building primitive skills and birding) and office or studio space for local individuals Our mission statement purposely general can contain just about anything that we might undertake ldquoto provide a space offering opportunities which enhance rural livingrdquo We are in the process of becoming incorporated as a non-profitThe upcoming Home Tour on Saturday January 28th gives us a chance to share our visions show off the building and invite you to co-create with us Come see the facility and a display of artwork from local children and adults Enjoy sweet treats and tea while you take in the scene It is just a short saunter across the road from the Arivaca Community CenterThe Action Center is renting the property from its owner Project PPEP A growing membership is stepping up to cover basic monthly and small start-up expenses Funding for programs and infrastructure will be sourced elsewhere Each member or sponsor is pledging a monthly

amount comfortable to their budget Donations of any amount are also most welcome Join the supporters by contacting Carlota Wray at 398-9051 During the Home Tour and thereafter we will have DonorSponsor sign-up cards to facilitate this processFor the overnight accommodations we are looking for donations of another kind stuff We need to furnish the rooms with beds chairs linens curtains etc We also need kitchenware dishes utensils potspans etc We would love donations of items in good condition Please contact Kathy Sheldon at 398-2839 PPEP is providing us with some office and school type furnishings so we are already on our wayWhat do you want to learn What do you need The ball is rolling Physical therapy sessions will be taking place at the Action Center from 330-530 on Wednesday afternoons Effort is underway to create an English language class Contact Michelle Fornier at 429-4307 with your thoughtsAnd what skills would you like to share Our community is full of treasures both known and hidden ndash you know who you are We would like to fatten up our committees so if yoursquod like to help create spaces programs subscribers funding or do management administration upkeep repairslet us knowYou can contact the board via email at ArivacaActionCenterIncgmailcom Current phone contact is Glo Williams at 398-9735Our next general board meeting is Sunday January 8th at 4pm at the Action Center We welcome your curiosity and input

whatrsquos going on at the Arivaca Action center

submitted by Julie BealAs you make arrangements to attend or work at the Arivaca Home Tour this year on Saturday January 28 2012 Arivaca Area Health Services (AAHS) hopes that you will include a hearty breakfast in your plansAAHSArivaca Clinic Board will be serving a delicious breakfast at the Sweet Peas Cafe (corner of Universal Ranch Road and Arivaca Ranch Road) from 8 am to 11 am The menu features several choices pancakes and sausage pancakes and scrambled eggs scrambled eggs and sausage or biscuits and gravy Each choice will include fruit orange juice and coffee milk or tea Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and under

AAHS Arivaca Home tour Pancake Breakfast

A new feature this year designed to help those working on the Tour will be carryout service from 8 am to 9 am Individual and group orders may be placed before January 28th by calling Julie Beal at 398-2160 On the morning of the Tour please call Sweet Peas Cafe at 398-9200 to place ordersWe hope you will join us for a great breakfast before you begin your day at the Arivaca Home Tour Itrsquos a fun way to support our Arivaca Clinic and health-related programs in our communityWe would also like to thank Jenni Stern owner of Sweet Peas Cafe and Catering for giving us this opportunity to hold the breakfast at her beautiful little cafe

by Maggie MilinovitchThe group that is working on the First Saturday events and placing ads promoting tourism in Arivaca decided to loosely form an organization with an identifying name It is ldquoArivaca Alive ndash promoting Art Business amp Culturerdquo Another acronym AA-ABC We are not trying nor do we wish to be a chamber of commerce However we are raising some funds to help with the costs of events and advertising Another reason for a name is to perhaps get the Arizona Department of Tourism to put us on their map Every wide spot in the road is listed ndash but not Arivaca An official name might get their attention as individuals letters have so far been ignored They canrsquot come if they donrsquot know wersquore hereThe grouprsquos first major ad purchase was in Discover Southern Arizona a slick magazine for tourists put out by Green Valley News The full page ad is accompanied by photos and an article It is my fervent hope that prospective visitors will get passed the dismal photo layout and take time to read Karen Walengarsquos excellent article Many thanks Karen The concept of the group and First Saturdays is to assure visitors that Arivaca is not only a lovely place to visit with many attractions but that it

is perfectly safe and welcoming With the economic downturn that doesnrsquot look to be upturning anytime soon tourism is a way to keep Arivaca arts and businesses going which provides local jobs The First Saturday event in December featured a ldquoCandy Shackrdquo Many locals donated wonderful candies and ornaments for us to sell We made in excess of $500 The money was raised for the kids of Arivaca New playground equipment at the Community Center that they all could enjoy is be the best use of the funds Ellen Dursema is researching the purchase for usAs with all endeavors in Arivaca volunteers are most welcome Volunteering can be showing up on the First Saturdays with your crafts home-grown veggies etc or pitching in with one of the events So far most of the businesses and non-profit organizations in town are involved to some degree helping share the load Plus itrsquos kind of fun being creative in a new direction We do hold meetings but only on an as needed basis and they are informal For the most part we email ndash so if yoursquod like to be included on the email list send note to ArivacaAliveaolcom

Arivaca Alive

Page 13

Estate amp Moving Sales

Valenzuela Group bullGinny amp Buddy ValenzuelaHC65 Box 6256 Amado AZ 85645 (520) 398-9665

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Arivacacom isLocallyOwned ampOperated

261-2411

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

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

Wednesday Prayer Meeting amp Bible Study - 6 pm - Potluck at 500

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Sunday Praise amp Worship Service 600 pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor

17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Those who passed away in 2011Molly Membrila 11111

Muriel Noon 12011Manuel Gonzalez 21122Albert Dojaquez 21111

Bobby Keller 31711Yjinio Aguirre 32611

Kip Ripley 32611Donald Larkin 4711

Ernest Gisclair 41111Jerry Valenzuela 52011

Ralph Davis 53111Rusty Cummings 62311Monico Gonzales 7111

Carl Johnson 8411Mary Ann Daffron 8911

Anita Alvarez 82511Harry Free 92411

Sandra Cornwell 101211Tony Prevor 101811

DeYette Minard Johnson 101911Becky Sheets 102811

Brian Kiley 11711Dennis Pariso 111311

Angelina Jaurequi 111511Susie Cuestas Durbin 12511

James Johnson 122711

submitted by Mary Kasulaitis

Rebecca Lynn (Becky) was born to Tom and Carmela Kemper in Sacramento CA on June 17 1967 and passed from this life on October 28 2011 in Arivaca AZBecky who was very much a tomboy in her youth developed a tough direct no-nonsense exterior as she grew up (No doubt in part from the perpetual teasing and spoiling by her 4 older brothers) She also grew to have a very tender and generous heart along with a fearless spirit A direct result of the example set by her parents and older sisterBecky developed an affinity for horses early on and became an accomplished rider in both Western Saddle and Dressage Her early riding years were spent Barrel racing and pleasure riding in California with an opportunity to learn Dressage while living with her family in Germany Becky also herded cattle with her Dad and could often be seen riding the horses in and around ArivacaBecky also enjoyed reading music dancing children parties and traveling Becky was very social and took great pleasure in spending time with family and friends and her community She was always available to lend a hand Her most recent joy was found spending time with her granddaughter Brooke Another joy was watching wrestling with brother-in-law Paul Her joyful laughter could be heard all over the houseHer most significant work accomplishments came during her

tenure as Manager of the Arivaca Human Resources During Beckyrsquos 10 years there she met with elected government officials to retain or expand existing programs and services identify and propose new services and programs and secure adequate funding

to sustain them Beckyrsquos effective management ensured that many in need would receive vital life-sustaining services and financial aide Additionally Beckyrsquos guidance also helped many teens to stay on a healthy and productive pathBecky is survived by her two sons Anthony and Damien her granddaughter Brooke her mother Carmela Kemper her sister Linda Van Fossen her brothers Brian Tim and Michael Kemper 11 nieces and nephews and 4 great-nieces and nephews She is dearly loved and tremendously missed A community celebration of Beckyrsquos life was held at her parentrsquos home in Arivaca on November 19 2011 We are very thankful and grateful for the outpouring of love and generosity by the wonderful people of Arivaca during this time of sadness and lossSpecial thank you to Rebecca Gibson for helping us release Becky to Godrsquos careHer Loving Family

In Memory of Rebecca Lynn SheetsArivaca Fire District Report

Omar RoodAt the November reorganization Mark Dresang stated he did not want to continue as Chair I was elected to replace him Kathleen Wishnick was reelected as Treasurer and Terry Tompkins was reelected as ClerkAlso at the November meeting the application form for the Fire Chief position was finalized and posted If you are interested in the position you may access the application at our web site arivacafiredistrictorg The board intends to announce finalists for interviews at our January meeting If you have any questions you think we should ask the candidates please write them and give to one of the Board or to Patti Jent our Deputy Clerk We have also begun the process of outfitting one of our ambulances for Advanced Life Support services This service will only be available when a paramedic is on volunteer status but when that is the case the increased capability could be lifesavingAt the December meeting the Board reaffirmed our goal of applying for a Certificate of Need (CON) which if granted would allow the Fire District ambulance service to transport This would reduce the time to hospital for our citizens as the wait for Southwest Ambulance would be eliminated Since we do not have the resources to provide 247 coverage it is important to note that Southwest would keep their CON and provide backup service when our Fire District could not respond There will be costs associated with the CON but there is also increased revenue which should more than offset those costs Please feel free to speak to me or to any of our board members on your hopes or concerns for the Fire District

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Arivaca Meetings amp ActivitiessATUrDAYs every sat - 9am Marians Market - Downtown 1st sat - 9am - Human Resources rUMMAGe sAle 3rd sat - 1pm - AFCe Old School (or at Library--call first) 3pm Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting MONDAYs - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse 2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire District Auxilary - at the Fire House

TUesDAYs 2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-5239 3rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 398-0022last Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHUrsDAYs 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call 398-9859 3rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg - Fire HousesUNDAYs - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for seasonally changing times - 398-2839 1st sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop -Town water yard last sun - 530pm - Arivaca local Monthly Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home

FOr KIDs Tues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 pm Creative Play recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Community Center) Call Ellen 398-3010TeeN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WeDs - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIrl sCOUTs for all ages Contact Patti Hanson - 398- 9411FOr seNIOrsTeATIMe FOr seNIOrs (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmseNIOr OUTINGs One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771 seNIOr HIKING ClUB - Mondays at 8 am Call Ellen at the Arivaca Community Center for more information 398-3010

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patio

bull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use Microsoft Word Excel Publisher or Power Point

bull Homework help available

bullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch library hours are Closed sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and sat 9-5

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

Septic SyStemS Licensed Bonded amp insured

bull Free estimates bull References

bull 30 yrs experience

RD Ayers bull Arivaca cell 820-2947 bull 520-398-9654 rdsbackhoeservicegmailcom

RDrsquos BAcKHOe SeRVice

middot Perk tests middot GradinG middot trenchinG

middot certiFied insPector and desiGner

cOmplete inStAllAtiOn amp RepAiR

By Mary KasulaitisMark your calendars for two Arizona Humanities Council Speakers Bureau programs historian Jay Van Orden will present Warriors and Beyond A Closer Look at the Clothing Equipment and Lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache featuring the 1886 photos of C S Fly as well as other photos and his own extensive research This yearrsquos program by Jay promises to be as fascinating as last yearrsquos Friday January 20 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School 17180 W 4th Street ArivacaHistorian Tom Sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old School during the Arivaca Home Tour on Saturday January 28 from 10 am to 1 pm Tomrsquos Arizona History book is a standard in the field and the revised edition is being published in January

To celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial cowboy folk musician Greg Scott will present a program The (Sometimes) Rocky Road to Statehood in Poetry and Song illustrating the path from Territory to Statehood for Arizona-- a decade-long struggle on Saturday February 11 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School The Book Club meets on the Second Tuesday of the Month at 2 pm This month we are reading Still Alice by Lisa Genova Come and join us for some eclectic reading Call the Arivaca Library for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Mary or Coey for more information at 594-5239

library news

4-H christmas cookie Day

submitted by Barbara StockwellNine of the older 4-H members leaders Barbara Hogg and Barbara Stockwell and parents Lindle Hamilton Chris Stockwell and Bryan Hayes with the 4-H Clubrsquos best friend and supporter Dotti Rees came together after a short 4-H business meeting (also attended by project leaders Tony Arvizu and Jack Rees) to put together 24 cookie plates for Arivaca seniors and some of the supportive entities in our town An amazing amount of delicious cookies were brought by everyone and the plates were piled high All took part in the

Above COOkIE DAy work crew front JT and Jakie Hogg back l to r Paul Arvizu Jacob Ignacio Josiah Hamilton Andie Lynn Stockwell Geno Johnson Elora Arvizu and Sienna Wallen

Right Melva Robin gets a hug from Dotti Rees along with her plate of cookies

fun which was followed by pizza cooked by Chris A few extra cookies were eaten for dessert Then Lindle Dotti and Bryan loaded up their vehicles and drove us all over the townsite hills and valleys of Arivaca We sang carols at the stops and fun was had by all One of the last stops was at Mary Scottrsquos home It was an oasis in the desert as everyone was tired and thirsty by that time Mother ldquoMrdquo graciously received her cookies and Mary filled cups of water for the crowd There were treats too We were so thankful for the rest break Kids performing at the annual Winterfest held at the Arivaca Community

Center in December The evening was filled with a delicious dessert buffet performances people playing music good conversations and a raffle that netted some lucky folks wonderful prizes This event is a fund raiser to help support the Center

GrAss-FeD BeeF available at the Amado Mini Market Locally grown on irrigated pasture

FOr reNT-rV hookup Amado private ranch corrals available pool includes water $300 520-248-3333

COsMOserVICes Revelatory Teachings and discussions from The URANTIA Book at Avalon Gardens EcoVillage Tumacacori---Spiritual Leaders Gabriel of Urantia and Niaacutenn Emerson Chase Sundays 1000 am Hear the CosmoWorship Bright amp Morning Star Choir Organic lunch follows Tours Available Donations appreciated We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

40 ACres ndash Moyza Ranch Road $149900-Rolling hills amp flat area for pasturegarden located just frac34 from paved Arivaca road 12 miles from I-19 Owner FinancingCall Donna Schenek REALTOR 520-403-5032 Coldwell Banker (Donnaschenekazmovescom)

FOr sAle BY OWNer 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $295000 Terms Call 480-993-8272

MAssAGe IN ArIVACA or Green Valley by Kathi Abbott I will come to your home Make appointments at your convenience 520-904-9442

DeBBIe Thompson is celebrating her birthday on January 21st ndash she will be 58 years old She invites everyone to a potluck party at La Gitana Cantina from 4 to 6 pm Karoake or bring your instruments and play ndash she loves music

JANrsquos TlC amp KIsses - Pet Grooming 398-2603

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

FOr sAle Or reNT - BY OWNer 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

ArT IN AMADO Buffalo Son Studio - Open Draw every Saturday morning 9am - 12pm Bring your drawing materials and join others in the practice of drawing from observation Coming in February Buffalo Son Studio a satellite location for The Drawing Studio Drawing Fundamentals Level 1 An eight week course designed for the beginner as well as those with some background to learndeepen their understanding of drawing principals towards a more effective drawing practice and the core of what it is to draw which is how to observe Starts Sunday Feb 12th thru April 1st 1pm - 4pm Call The Drawing Studio (520) 629-0947 or visit wwwthedrawingstudioorg to register Buffalo Son Studio is located 9 Amado-Montosa Rd off the East Frontage Rd between I-19 Exits 42 amp 48 call 398-9144 for more information Happy New Year to All

CONCerT 2PM sAT JAN7 rOsTADT GeNerATIONs CONCerT Southwest amp Mexican music at the UU Church at Amado TerritoryI-19Exit 48 E Call Marla 520-0890 for tickets

ArIVACA QIGONG will meet at the Community Center on second Saturdays 114 211 and 310 from 10 am lsquotil noon Two complete programs beginners from 10-11 cleansing from11-12 Qigong is not strenuous and can be done seated Suggested donation $5 Call Mary at 398-0022 with questions

rV $20day $100Week $300Month Full Hookup Electric incld Tent$10 wwwuniversalranchrvcom 760-608-3386

2+ ACres Arivaca Ranch Rd near Arivaca all paved Roads Property fenced with well workshop storage and studio apartment Double-wide needs work $68500 OWC trade possible Discount for cash 520- 760-1981

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PaymentmustbemadepriortopublicationForFreeampNon-profitadsONLY-NoCharge

NOPHONEORDERSPLEASE-OnlywrittenadsacceptedbullDeadline 26th of each month

to Place an Un-Classified Ad Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email soAZVoxaolcom

Un-Classifieds

UrANTIA Book Fellowship Meeting and Classes---Mondays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon Organic Gardens EcoVillage facilitated by Elders and Ministers of Global Community Communications Alliance We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

rDrsquos BACKHOe serVICe Septic Systems Perk Tests Trenching amp Grading Free estimates 30 yrs exp Federally certified Licensed amp Insured RD Ayers 520-398-9654

May you have a happy amp prosperous New Year

Page 15

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HAVe A DrUG PrOBleM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAl-ANON FAMIlY GrOUPs Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon 11am Beginner Mtg Mon 12pm Thurs 7pm Fri 11am Info 520-323-2229 or www al-anon-az org

TUBAC Al-ANON AA MTGs Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ArIVACA AA MeeTINGs Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONers-AA mtg Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

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In business in Arizona 30 years

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m Places to Go m People to See m Things to Do

In Arivaca In Tubac In Amado In Green Val

In Nogales

In Patagonia

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

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

Index of Spanish common names

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

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

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

sat Jan7 -2 PM ronstadt Generations Michael Ronstadt and sons will sing and play music from the Southwest and Mexico This Tucson group has played to packed houses across the US At UU Church at Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48E Call Marla for tickets 520-0890

Thursdays starting Jan 12 4-6 PM 8 week course on EMERSONrsquoS ESSAYS $140 plus text facilitated by Rev Donna Maurer Call Sonoran Desert Center 625-6100

sat January 28 ndash 1030 ndash Noon - starts a monthly series of presentations featuring roy Purcellrsquos original portfolios including readings and artwork The Overview with readings from ldquoThe Wayfarerrdquo and original artwork Free Next on February 18 ldquoVoices from the Dustrdquo - $15 Conact 625-6100 or Visit wwwtheinsidejourneycom at The Sonoran Desert Center East Amado

First Saturday January 7th New Yearrsquos ResolutionRevolution Peace Love Party - Farmersrsquo MarketCraft Fair - Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La GitanA Cantina Snack Luck and Band JamFriday January 20 - 1 pm at the Old School Historian Jay Van Orden on Warriors and Beyond a closer look at the clothing equipment and lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache Sat Jan 28 - 10 am - 4 pm - Arivaca Home Tour See page 7 for full detailsSaturday Jan 21 - 7pm Music at La Gitana Cantina - Josh Ciccis band The Good Little Thievessat Jan 28 - 10 am to 1 pm Historian Tom sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old school during the Arivaca Home Tour sat Feb 4 - 10 am - 4 pm - First Saturday event - The rockin Mineral show

Jan 28 530 pm - Social hour and silent auction followed by dinner and entertainment by Reverie a Tucson-based band performing music from several decades CeleBrATION OF HOPe - Diamond Center Desert Diamond Casino on Pima Mine Road A fund-raiser for Casa Community Services Casa serves the greater Green Valley community with Adult Day Health Care Los Nintildeos del Valle Preschool and Child Care Behavioral Health Services and the Casa Community Center Tickets $100person or tables of 8 $720 Contact Joanne at 625-2273 ext 39 For information about any of Casarsquos services please visit their web site at wwwcasagvorg

TUCsONJan 21 - Aug 20 -HOPI QUIlTs eXHIBIT - Arizona State Museum on the U of A campus just inside the Main Gate at Park Ave and University Blvd Tucson wwwstatemuseumarizonaedu

sonoita Creek state Natural AreaPatagonia lake state Park Sat Jan 7 7pm ndash Clovis Cultures in the San Pedro Valley

Mon Jan 9 430pm ndash Moonlight Hike see Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake by moonlight Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 14 7pm ndash Sonoita Creek State Natural Area lecture

Sat Jan 21 7pm - Ghost Towns amp Mining Camps of Santa Cruz County

Tues Jan 24 9am ndash Guided hike Blackhawk TrailVista Loop in the Sonoita Creek Natural Area Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 28 700 PM ndash Discover Patagonia Lake amp Sonoita Creek ndash Past amp Present lecture

Visitor Center Park Entrance $10 per Vehicle (4 Persons)

WILLCOx

Jan 12-15 - Wings Over Willcox one of southeastern Arizonarsquos favorite events for the past 18 years The 19th annual WOW Birding and Nature Festival has been honored with selection as an official Arizona Centennial event The WOW committee and volunteers have planned a spectacular festival with a Centennial theme and invite everyone to come join them on Complete information is available online at wwwwingsoverwillcoxcom where registration can be completed or by calling 1-800-200-2272

sunday Jan 22 - 4 pm - Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts concert - lobby Sunrise Bank of Tucson on Grande Ave in Nogales AZ The Crsquoest si Bon Quintet will transport you to a French cafe on the Left Bank Angela Rossi leader of Crsquoest Si Bon has an amazing repertoire that traverses traditional classical and jazz genres and explores over five centuries of music Tickets available online at wwwscfpapresentsorg or by calling 520-394-9495 Tickets $25 for SCFPA members $30 for non-members Champagne reception immediately following the concert

January 5 1030am - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological site See Page 9 for detailsJan 8 Noon-4pm amp Jan 19 930am-1230pm - Frontier Printing Press Demo - Tubac Presidio Fee included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children freeThursday Jan 12 ndash 7 pm ndash Lecture ldquoHistoric Bridges in Arizona and Their engineersrdquo Santa Cruz Valley Chapter Arizona Archaeological Society 50 Bridge Road Tubac Engineer Jerry Cannon and planner Patricia Morris trace Arizonarsquos historic bridges Free Contact Alan Sorkowitz 520-207-7151Jan 14 - 7 TO 9 pm - 2nd saturdayrdquo Tubac Barn Dance with live American amp Celtic fiddle music by ldquoContra Swingsrdquo Dance Calling by Becky Nankivell (No experience necessary) Wear comfortable clean shoes for the maple dance floor $5 per person Evolution Studio Circulo amp Avenida Goya behind Mariarsquos Grill Tubac httpwwwmeetupcomTubac-2nd-Saturday-Barn-Dance Additional dances scheduled for Feb 11 Mar 10 amp Apr 14Jan 20 12-3pm-spanish Colonial living History - Tubac Presidio See page 9 for detailsJan 20 amp 27 Walking Tour of Old Town Tubac - See page 9 for detailsThur Jan 26 - Noon ldquoHollywood and the santa Cruz Valleyrdquo Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual

Jan 15 2 to 4 pm - economic solutions amp Hope for the Future Nogales Hilltop Gallery - Free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515 See Page 7 for details

sAHUArITAFri amp sat - Jan 13-14 - 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert amp Fair - See page 7 for details

Other Places

sat Feb 4th -10 am to 9 pm amp sun Feb 5th -9 am to 7pm - Festival de los Caballeros de Coloacuten In celebration of our Patron Saint Childrenrsquos Activities Car Show on Saturday At San Felipe de Jesuacutes Parish 1901 North Joseacute Gallego Dr Nogales Sfjkofcorg - sfjknightsofcolumbusgmailcom

pAGE 9

February 8 - 12 201210 AM to 5 PM Daily

Juried Show170 Artists

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS53rd Annual

Where Art amp History MeetEst 1752

For information call 520 398 2704

wwwtubacazcom

Where Art amp History Meet

175 Juried ArtistsFine FoodsEntertainment

TUBAC

For information call 520 398 2704wwwtubacazcom

Where Art amp History Meetest 1752

Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological Site

January 5 1030amSpecial tour by local experts of the Spanish colonial archaeological site south of the Park that preserves the remains of the original Tubac town site including residence foundations plaza area refuse area and partial irrigation ditch Meet at the Parkrsquos Visitor Center Tour involves a walk of about 1frac14 miles Bring walking shoes sunscreen and hat $5 fee includes admission to tour the Presidio Park Tour limited to 15 reservations encouraged

Spanish Colonial Living History January 20 12-3pm

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) 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 $4 adult $2 youth 7-13 children free

Walking Tour of Old Town January 20 amp 27 call for time

A guided tour of the Old Town section of Tubac with Alice Keene Explore the original adobe buildings and learn about Tubacrsquos rich history Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat $5

Tubac Historical Societyrsquos Annual Luncheon Meeting

ldquoHollywood and the Santa Cruz Valleyrdquo

January 26 12 noon

The Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual luncheon meeting features guest speakers Bob Shelton founder of Old Tucson Studios and Don Collier Western movie and television actor Shelton and Collier whose careers have spanned sixty years in the film industry will recount their experiences with Hollywood actors and movies filmed in the Santa Cruz ValleyAt the Tubac Golf Resort amp Spa 1 Avenue de Otero Road Tubac Admission $30 Advance reservations only Reservations 520-398-2020 or infoTHS-TubacorgONGOING

January Events at Tubac Presidio

Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park offers walks to the Santa

Cruz River on Wednesday mornings December 2011 through April 2012 The one-hour walks leave the Tumacaacutecori Visitor Center at 1030 am following the level unpaved trail to the Santa Cruz River and back The distance is about frac12 mile Participants need comfortable shoes and water The forest along the river is an excellent example of the rare southwestern riparian environment and provides a critical habitat for wildlife that live in and migrate through the Santa Cruz Valley Discussions during the walks may include Orsquoodham people missions and settlement plant and animal identification the mesquite bosque (forest) and riparian environments and current issues related to the Santa Cruz River Part of the walk follows the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historical Trail Although the guided walk will return to the mission participants may continue on their own along the Anza Trail north for 45 miles to Tubac The trail closely follows the river crossing twice on narrow bridges The trail is level sandy and relatively easy

Because the area is rich in wildlife particularly birds binoculars are useful The entrance fee for Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park is $300 per person with no additional charge for participation in the River Walk Interagency Senior Access and Annual Passes are accepted For information about the guided walks call Tumacaacutecori National Historical Park at 520-398-2341 ext 0

River walks at tumacaacutecori natl Historical Park

ldquoCavalcade of Historyrdquo Art Exhibit The Alan B Davis Gallery - 16 paintings from the Arizona Highways ldquoCavalcade of Historyrdquo collection by renowned Western artist William Ahrendt

ENCOUNTERS ndash A Native American Ethnic Costume Exhibit Now through February 26 2012 A glimpse into the lives of the Yaqui Seri Tohono Oodham and Yuma Indians Featuring apparel artifacts dolls and historic photographs Ongoing Exhibits included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children free

Page 10 january 2012 ConneCtion

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My grandson Jim is here visiting for the holidays and has been

doing some riding One of the things that came up was cues I decided since I teach this all the time I should write a little about what a cue is and how it worksBetter commutation with our horse is always a high priority with riders When we are out on trail and find ourselves in a difficult situation we need to be able to establish direction To do this we use our rein and leg cues They better work or we may find ourselves on the ground and walking A cue is a signal Itrsquos kind of like a secret word something you and your horse understand Horses recognize patterns They learn that when one thing happens then certain other things always happen afterwards ―good or badHave you ever wondered why your horse always does the same thing in the same place For instance he slows down to a walk on the far side of the arena in the same place every time Horses have great memories and remember what happened just before they experienced something This is where the cue comes in It can be anything that is repeated to form a patternIf you always feed at 5 orsquoclock you will notice your horse waiting at the fence The horse recognizes a

pattern Yoursquore coming out of the house at the same time each day and feed forming a pattern Your coming out at 5 becomes the cue and the feed is the reward for being at the fence Try to remember your horse is always learning - whether right or wrong So when you are working in the arena and the horse slows down on the back side it is you established a pattern by allowing your horse to do this in the first place The reward of the slowing down is the walk A new cue is born not one you want but itrsquos there never the less Now you must fix the mistake and change the unintended cueThere are no set cues there is no magic in any cue we give our horse A cue will be what you make it so be careful If you want to whistle the Star Spangled Banner to get him to speed up you can do that Itrsquos not the cue itself getting the horse to respond correctly Instead itrsquos the time taken teaching the horse to follow the pattern you want Once he understands the cue he will get ready to respond correctly Cues we can count on are called a conditioned responseHorses like people sometimes do things to avoid a negative consequence But like us they will respond with a lot more energy and enthusiasm when a reward awaits A cue is a cue regardless of whether you are teaching your horse tricks or to hold a steady speed on the rail ldquoMake the right things easy and the wrong things difficult ~ Ray Hunt ~ Safe Trails and a HAPPY NEW YEAR

Confused about Cues

January 9 930 am American Assoc of University Women Green Valley Branch American Legion Post 66 1560 W Duval Mine Road Sahuarita Guest speaker Bob Phillips Exec Director of the Santa Cruz Community Foundation SCCF provides assistance to a variety of programs on both sides of the US-Mexico border Bob talks on ways to find solutions to the challenges of this border region Contact Elizabeth Beyrer 269-7701

Green Valley Meetings

Thurs Jan 19 ndash 1 to 3p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Dr GV Short Program Gordon Gray will present ldquoFamily Legends and Fablesrdquo Main Program ldquoCollateral and Allied Familiesrdquo by Edie Sly Feb 18 is the date for our Annual Genealogy Seminar featuring Dr Tom Jones Details and registration at wwwrootswebancestrycom~azgvgs

Tarenta Baldeschi

ins ea son

PAGE 11

d

Last January we shared with you what blessings had manifested at Avalon Organic Gardens amp EcoVillage In each of these answered prayers lies direction and inspiration in what you could do as well in your own gardens Many of these techniques were introduced in this ldquoIn Seasonrdquo column Here are some of our answered prayers which we are truly grateful formiddot Dreams come true We are finding earthworms in our soil (none were here for a long time) which has improved with an increase of organic compost and mulch as well as by not using chemicals pesticides and herbicides Drainage and water retention are getting in better balance each year The effective micro-organism (EM) applications have been a successmiddot Ask and they will come Invite your family friends neighbors and volunteers to join you and experience together the upliftment of your garden in many ways Here at Avalon Gardens we come together twice a week for a ldquoHands in the Soil dayrdquo With volunteers of up to 30-40 people at times we are able to harvest mulch weed plant build compost piles clean and order the gardens Some of the volunteers come from Tucson and we have visitors from out of state as well Thank you all middot Never give up trying Despite a permanence of Bermuda grass in all of our pastures we were able to increase our gardens this year and had the most abundant harvest to date By inter-planting alfalfa and allowing other native

weeds (purslane amaranth lambsquarter and mustard) to outgrow the grass it became less vigorousmiddot Some government programs help One National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program to convert flood irrigation to drip tape irrigation was approved and implemented on three acres This helped us to irrigate quicker and more precisely with less amount of water and energy When temperatures rose over 100 degrees we were able to keep the roots of our plants cool enoughmiddot Improved technology can assist small gardens and farms in big ways We improved the irrigation system by purchasing a raised bed plastic mulch layer that also lays the drip tape into the soil in one go with the tractor This held back the bermuda grass and kept the moisture as well as the warmth in the soil in the fall when it got cold This was a huge time-saving featuremiddot Another government program helps Another National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program helped us build a new unheated high tunnel (hoophouse) greenhouse (20rsquo x 108rsquo) This extended our harvest in all seasonsmiddot Better local CSA distribution In mid-June we decided to withdraw from our Tucson delivery and in September from Green Valley delivery Our CSA membership has stabilized locally and many come to pick up in Tubac or at our gardens Our Green Valley members pick up together with one driver We save time and resources and are able to keep the prices low If you have extra vegetables in your gardens ask your neighbors and friends to pick them up middot More education more gardeners We have hosted numerous workshops with university colleges and other organizations

We are also teaching twice a week the Mexicayotl Acadamy (4th and 5th grade) from Nogales They are planning their own school garden now Many individual and group tours have benefitted all year roundmiddot Alliances Formed Somos la SemillamdashldquoWe are the Seedrdquo a network of grassroots groups organizations funders farmers and clinics in Arizona-Sonora borderlands working together to grow our future through healthy food systems received another grant from WHY Hunger We are now distributing it through mini-grants to small farms gardeners and other neighborhood nonprofit organizations to increase a better local food systemmiddot Plant a Food Forest Our Food Forest Project (one acre) is getting stronger It was able to collect millions of gallons of rainwater and produced several vegetable crops already The alfalfa is coexisting with the Bermuda and our chickens are feasting on lots of greens and insects Many perennials and trees are getting established More will be planted this coming spring We have inspired many to start their own small or large ones

middot Turkeys and guinea hens are not just for eating The grasshoppers were on the run (or rather jump) when we let the turkeys and guineas roam the gardens Even if they canrsquot get them all they slowed down the impact and saved many cropsmiddot Write about and share your experiences I am truly thankful for the opportunity of being able to write for the Connection for another year Thank you all for supporting their cause and important community buildingmiddot There are of course many more answered prayers not mentioned here which many of them are very personal The highest gift to give and receive is the love of God and without all of your support and friendship this sanctuarymdashAvalon Organic Gardens Farm and Ranchmdashwould not have been able to bless and touch so many customers visitors and students Come to visit we give tours every week Call (520) 603-9932 and visit our updated website at wwwavalongardensorgThank you again and have a blessed year Tarenta Baldeschi (Change Agent)

Reflection and Answered Prayers for 2011

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

HOUrs MON- FrI 8 am - 5 pm - sAT 10 am - 5 pm ClOseD sUNDAYs amp HOlIDAYs - Call for Holiday schedule

DeAnza Restaurante Presenting a menu of Sonoran amp Southwest-ern Cuisine Dine in the relaxing atmosphere of our dining rooms or in the open air on our

lovely patioOPEN 7 DAYS

Located at 14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

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

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

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

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca Clinic

submitted by Glo Williams

We who have jumped on board to get the Arivaca Action Center

rolling are excited to see things taking shape We want to share the news and invite you to participateHaving been given the opportunity to use the former Carivaca property in ways that would benefit Arivaca we began with the question of what our community needs Quick to emerge were an Early Learning Center adult education overnight accommodations for out-of-town visitors gardens workshops and retreats (in the areas of wellness the arts sustainability natural building primitive skills and birding) and office or studio space for local individuals Our mission statement purposely general can contain just about anything that we might undertake ldquoto provide a space offering opportunities which enhance rural livingrdquo We are in the process of becoming incorporated as a non-profitThe upcoming Home Tour on Saturday January 28th gives us a chance to share our visions show off the building and invite you to co-create with us Come see the facility and a display of artwork from local children and adults Enjoy sweet treats and tea while you take in the scene It is just a short saunter across the road from the Arivaca Community CenterThe Action Center is renting the property from its owner Project PPEP A growing membership is stepping up to cover basic monthly and small start-up expenses Funding for programs and infrastructure will be sourced elsewhere Each member or sponsor is pledging a monthly

amount comfortable to their budget Donations of any amount are also most welcome Join the supporters by contacting Carlota Wray at 398-9051 During the Home Tour and thereafter we will have DonorSponsor sign-up cards to facilitate this processFor the overnight accommodations we are looking for donations of another kind stuff We need to furnish the rooms with beds chairs linens curtains etc We also need kitchenware dishes utensils potspans etc We would love donations of items in good condition Please contact Kathy Sheldon at 398-2839 PPEP is providing us with some office and school type furnishings so we are already on our wayWhat do you want to learn What do you need The ball is rolling Physical therapy sessions will be taking place at the Action Center from 330-530 on Wednesday afternoons Effort is underway to create an English language class Contact Michelle Fornier at 429-4307 with your thoughtsAnd what skills would you like to share Our community is full of treasures both known and hidden ndash you know who you are We would like to fatten up our committees so if yoursquod like to help create spaces programs subscribers funding or do management administration upkeep repairslet us knowYou can contact the board via email at ArivacaActionCenterIncgmailcom Current phone contact is Glo Williams at 398-9735Our next general board meeting is Sunday January 8th at 4pm at the Action Center We welcome your curiosity and input

whatrsquos going on at the Arivaca Action center

submitted by Julie BealAs you make arrangements to attend or work at the Arivaca Home Tour this year on Saturday January 28 2012 Arivaca Area Health Services (AAHS) hopes that you will include a hearty breakfast in your plansAAHSArivaca Clinic Board will be serving a delicious breakfast at the Sweet Peas Cafe (corner of Universal Ranch Road and Arivaca Ranch Road) from 8 am to 11 am The menu features several choices pancakes and sausage pancakes and scrambled eggs scrambled eggs and sausage or biscuits and gravy Each choice will include fruit orange juice and coffee milk or tea Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and under

AAHS Arivaca Home tour Pancake Breakfast

A new feature this year designed to help those working on the Tour will be carryout service from 8 am to 9 am Individual and group orders may be placed before January 28th by calling Julie Beal at 398-2160 On the morning of the Tour please call Sweet Peas Cafe at 398-9200 to place ordersWe hope you will join us for a great breakfast before you begin your day at the Arivaca Home Tour Itrsquos a fun way to support our Arivaca Clinic and health-related programs in our communityWe would also like to thank Jenni Stern owner of Sweet Peas Cafe and Catering for giving us this opportunity to hold the breakfast at her beautiful little cafe

by Maggie MilinovitchThe group that is working on the First Saturday events and placing ads promoting tourism in Arivaca decided to loosely form an organization with an identifying name It is ldquoArivaca Alive ndash promoting Art Business amp Culturerdquo Another acronym AA-ABC We are not trying nor do we wish to be a chamber of commerce However we are raising some funds to help with the costs of events and advertising Another reason for a name is to perhaps get the Arizona Department of Tourism to put us on their map Every wide spot in the road is listed ndash but not Arivaca An official name might get their attention as individuals letters have so far been ignored They canrsquot come if they donrsquot know wersquore hereThe grouprsquos first major ad purchase was in Discover Southern Arizona a slick magazine for tourists put out by Green Valley News The full page ad is accompanied by photos and an article It is my fervent hope that prospective visitors will get passed the dismal photo layout and take time to read Karen Walengarsquos excellent article Many thanks Karen The concept of the group and First Saturdays is to assure visitors that Arivaca is not only a lovely place to visit with many attractions but that it

is perfectly safe and welcoming With the economic downturn that doesnrsquot look to be upturning anytime soon tourism is a way to keep Arivaca arts and businesses going which provides local jobs The First Saturday event in December featured a ldquoCandy Shackrdquo Many locals donated wonderful candies and ornaments for us to sell We made in excess of $500 The money was raised for the kids of Arivaca New playground equipment at the Community Center that they all could enjoy is be the best use of the funds Ellen Dursema is researching the purchase for usAs with all endeavors in Arivaca volunteers are most welcome Volunteering can be showing up on the First Saturdays with your crafts home-grown veggies etc or pitching in with one of the events So far most of the businesses and non-profit organizations in town are involved to some degree helping share the load Plus itrsquos kind of fun being creative in a new direction We do hold meetings but only on an as needed basis and they are informal For the most part we email ndash so if yoursquod like to be included on the email list send note to ArivacaAliveaolcom

Arivaca Alive

Page 13

Estate amp Moving Sales

Valenzuela Group bullGinny amp Buddy ValenzuelaHC65 Box 6256 Amado AZ 85645 (520) 398-9665

cougartrailwildbluenet bull wwwazseniorbuddiescom

senior Buddies is owned and operated by Ginny amp Buddy - working as a team to operate an honest reliable service Insured Call or email for free consultation We are a ldquocommission onlyrdquo company

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom isLocallyOwned ampOperated

261-2411

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

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

Wednesday Prayer Meeting amp Bible Study - 6 pm - Potluck at 500

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Sunday Praise amp Worship Service 600 pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor

17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Those who passed away in 2011Molly Membrila 11111

Muriel Noon 12011Manuel Gonzalez 21122Albert Dojaquez 21111

Bobby Keller 31711Yjinio Aguirre 32611

Kip Ripley 32611Donald Larkin 4711

Ernest Gisclair 41111Jerry Valenzuela 52011

Ralph Davis 53111Rusty Cummings 62311Monico Gonzales 7111

Carl Johnson 8411Mary Ann Daffron 8911

Anita Alvarez 82511Harry Free 92411

Sandra Cornwell 101211Tony Prevor 101811

DeYette Minard Johnson 101911Becky Sheets 102811

Brian Kiley 11711Dennis Pariso 111311

Angelina Jaurequi 111511Susie Cuestas Durbin 12511

James Johnson 122711

submitted by Mary Kasulaitis

Rebecca Lynn (Becky) was born to Tom and Carmela Kemper in Sacramento CA on June 17 1967 and passed from this life on October 28 2011 in Arivaca AZBecky who was very much a tomboy in her youth developed a tough direct no-nonsense exterior as she grew up (No doubt in part from the perpetual teasing and spoiling by her 4 older brothers) She also grew to have a very tender and generous heart along with a fearless spirit A direct result of the example set by her parents and older sisterBecky developed an affinity for horses early on and became an accomplished rider in both Western Saddle and Dressage Her early riding years were spent Barrel racing and pleasure riding in California with an opportunity to learn Dressage while living with her family in Germany Becky also herded cattle with her Dad and could often be seen riding the horses in and around ArivacaBecky also enjoyed reading music dancing children parties and traveling Becky was very social and took great pleasure in spending time with family and friends and her community She was always available to lend a hand Her most recent joy was found spending time with her granddaughter Brooke Another joy was watching wrestling with brother-in-law Paul Her joyful laughter could be heard all over the houseHer most significant work accomplishments came during her

tenure as Manager of the Arivaca Human Resources During Beckyrsquos 10 years there she met with elected government officials to retain or expand existing programs and services identify and propose new services and programs and secure adequate funding

to sustain them Beckyrsquos effective management ensured that many in need would receive vital life-sustaining services and financial aide Additionally Beckyrsquos guidance also helped many teens to stay on a healthy and productive pathBecky is survived by her two sons Anthony and Damien her granddaughter Brooke her mother Carmela Kemper her sister Linda Van Fossen her brothers Brian Tim and Michael Kemper 11 nieces and nephews and 4 great-nieces and nephews She is dearly loved and tremendously missed A community celebration of Beckyrsquos life was held at her parentrsquos home in Arivaca on November 19 2011 We are very thankful and grateful for the outpouring of love and generosity by the wonderful people of Arivaca during this time of sadness and lossSpecial thank you to Rebecca Gibson for helping us release Becky to Godrsquos careHer Loving Family

In Memory of Rebecca Lynn SheetsArivaca Fire District Report

Omar RoodAt the November reorganization Mark Dresang stated he did not want to continue as Chair I was elected to replace him Kathleen Wishnick was reelected as Treasurer and Terry Tompkins was reelected as ClerkAlso at the November meeting the application form for the Fire Chief position was finalized and posted If you are interested in the position you may access the application at our web site arivacafiredistrictorg The board intends to announce finalists for interviews at our January meeting If you have any questions you think we should ask the candidates please write them and give to one of the Board or to Patti Jent our Deputy Clerk We have also begun the process of outfitting one of our ambulances for Advanced Life Support services This service will only be available when a paramedic is on volunteer status but when that is the case the increased capability could be lifesavingAt the December meeting the Board reaffirmed our goal of applying for a Certificate of Need (CON) which if granted would allow the Fire District ambulance service to transport This would reduce the time to hospital for our citizens as the wait for Southwest Ambulance would be eliminated Since we do not have the resources to provide 247 coverage it is important to note that Southwest would keep their CON and provide backup service when our Fire District could not respond There will be costs associated with the CON but there is also increased revenue which should more than offset those costs Please feel free to speak to me or to any of our board members on your hopes or concerns for the Fire District

For a single subscription send $18 to

CONNECTIONPOB 338 middot Arivaca middot AZ 85601

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Arivaca Meetings amp ActivitiessATUrDAYs every sat - 9am Marians Market - Downtown 1st sat - 9am - Human Resources rUMMAGe sAle 3rd sat - 1pm - AFCe Old School (or at Library--call first) 3pm Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting MONDAYs - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse 2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire District Auxilary - at the Fire House

TUesDAYs 2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-5239 3rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 398-0022last Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHUrsDAYs 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call 398-9859 3rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg - Fire HousesUNDAYs - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for seasonally changing times - 398-2839 1st sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop -Town water yard last sun - 530pm - Arivaca local Monthly Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home

FOr KIDs Tues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 pm Creative Play recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Community Center) Call Ellen 398-3010TeeN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WeDs - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIrl sCOUTs for all ages Contact Patti Hanson - 398- 9411FOr seNIOrsTeATIMe FOr seNIOrs (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmseNIOr OUTINGs One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771 seNIOr HIKING ClUB - Mondays at 8 am Call Ellen at the Arivaca Community Center for more information 398-3010

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patio

bull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use Microsoft Word Excel Publisher or Power Point

bull Homework help available

bullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch library hours are Closed sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and sat 9-5

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

Septic SyStemS Licensed Bonded amp insured

bull Free estimates bull References

bull 30 yrs experience

RD Ayers bull Arivaca cell 820-2947 bull 520-398-9654 rdsbackhoeservicegmailcom

RDrsquos BAcKHOe SeRVice

middot Perk tests middot GradinG middot trenchinG

middot certiFied insPector and desiGner

cOmplete inStAllAtiOn amp RepAiR

By Mary KasulaitisMark your calendars for two Arizona Humanities Council Speakers Bureau programs historian Jay Van Orden will present Warriors and Beyond A Closer Look at the Clothing Equipment and Lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache featuring the 1886 photos of C S Fly as well as other photos and his own extensive research This yearrsquos program by Jay promises to be as fascinating as last yearrsquos Friday January 20 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School 17180 W 4th Street ArivacaHistorian Tom Sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old School during the Arivaca Home Tour on Saturday January 28 from 10 am to 1 pm Tomrsquos Arizona History book is a standard in the field and the revised edition is being published in January

To celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial cowboy folk musician Greg Scott will present a program The (Sometimes) Rocky Road to Statehood in Poetry and Song illustrating the path from Territory to Statehood for Arizona-- a decade-long struggle on Saturday February 11 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School The Book Club meets on the Second Tuesday of the Month at 2 pm This month we are reading Still Alice by Lisa Genova Come and join us for some eclectic reading Call the Arivaca Library for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Mary or Coey for more information at 594-5239

library news

4-H christmas cookie Day

submitted by Barbara StockwellNine of the older 4-H members leaders Barbara Hogg and Barbara Stockwell and parents Lindle Hamilton Chris Stockwell and Bryan Hayes with the 4-H Clubrsquos best friend and supporter Dotti Rees came together after a short 4-H business meeting (also attended by project leaders Tony Arvizu and Jack Rees) to put together 24 cookie plates for Arivaca seniors and some of the supportive entities in our town An amazing amount of delicious cookies were brought by everyone and the plates were piled high All took part in the

Above COOkIE DAy work crew front JT and Jakie Hogg back l to r Paul Arvizu Jacob Ignacio Josiah Hamilton Andie Lynn Stockwell Geno Johnson Elora Arvizu and Sienna Wallen

Right Melva Robin gets a hug from Dotti Rees along with her plate of cookies

fun which was followed by pizza cooked by Chris A few extra cookies were eaten for dessert Then Lindle Dotti and Bryan loaded up their vehicles and drove us all over the townsite hills and valleys of Arivaca We sang carols at the stops and fun was had by all One of the last stops was at Mary Scottrsquos home It was an oasis in the desert as everyone was tired and thirsty by that time Mother ldquoMrdquo graciously received her cookies and Mary filled cups of water for the crowd There were treats too We were so thankful for the rest break Kids performing at the annual Winterfest held at the Arivaca Community

Center in December The evening was filled with a delicious dessert buffet performances people playing music good conversations and a raffle that netted some lucky folks wonderful prizes This event is a fund raiser to help support the Center

GrAss-FeD BeeF available at the Amado Mini Market Locally grown on irrigated pasture

FOr reNT-rV hookup Amado private ranch corrals available pool includes water $300 520-248-3333

COsMOserVICes Revelatory Teachings and discussions from The URANTIA Book at Avalon Gardens EcoVillage Tumacacori---Spiritual Leaders Gabriel of Urantia and Niaacutenn Emerson Chase Sundays 1000 am Hear the CosmoWorship Bright amp Morning Star Choir Organic lunch follows Tours Available Donations appreciated We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

40 ACres ndash Moyza Ranch Road $149900-Rolling hills amp flat area for pasturegarden located just frac34 from paved Arivaca road 12 miles from I-19 Owner FinancingCall Donna Schenek REALTOR 520-403-5032 Coldwell Banker (Donnaschenekazmovescom)

FOr sAle BY OWNer 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $295000 Terms Call 480-993-8272

MAssAGe IN ArIVACA or Green Valley by Kathi Abbott I will come to your home Make appointments at your convenience 520-904-9442

DeBBIe Thompson is celebrating her birthday on January 21st ndash she will be 58 years old She invites everyone to a potluck party at La Gitana Cantina from 4 to 6 pm Karoake or bring your instruments and play ndash she loves music

JANrsquos TlC amp KIsses - Pet Grooming 398-2603

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

FOr sAle Or reNT - BY OWNer 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

ArT IN AMADO Buffalo Son Studio - Open Draw every Saturday morning 9am - 12pm Bring your drawing materials and join others in the practice of drawing from observation Coming in February Buffalo Son Studio a satellite location for The Drawing Studio Drawing Fundamentals Level 1 An eight week course designed for the beginner as well as those with some background to learndeepen their understanding of drawing principals towards a more effective drawing practice and the core of what it is to draw which is how to observe Starts Sunday Feb 12th thru April 1st 1pm - 4pm Call The Drawing Studio (520) 629-0947 or visit wwwthedrawingstudioorg to register Buffalo Son Studio is located 9 Amado-Montosa Rd off the East Frontage Rd between I-19 Exits 42 amp 48 call 398-9144 for more information Happy New Year to All

CONCerT 2PM sAT JAN7 rOsTADT GeNerATIONs CONCerT Southwest amp Mexican music at the UU Church at Amado TerritoryI-19Exit 48 E Call Marla 520-0890 for tickets

ArIVACA QIGONG will meet at the Community Center on second Saturdays 114 211 and 310 from 10 am lsquotil noon Two complete programs beginners from 10-11 cleansing from11-12 Qigong is not strenuous and can be done seated Suggested donation $5 Call Mary at 398-0022 with questions

rV $20day $100Week $300Month Full Hookup Electric incld Tent$10 wwwuniversalranchrvcom 760-608-3386

2+ ACres Arivaca Ranch Rd near Arivaca all paved Roads Property fenced with well workshop storage and studio apartment Double-wide needs work $68500 OWC trade possible Discount for cash 520- 760-1981

Page 19 COst 25 CEnts PEr wOrD bullYoucount-Iaccept

PaymentmustbemadepriortopublicationForFreeampNon-profitadsONLY-NoCharge

NOPHONEORDERSPLEASE-OnlywrittenadsacceptedbullDeadline 26th of each month

to Place an Un-Classified Ad Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email soAZVoxaolcom

Un-Classifieds

UrANTIA Book Fellowship Meeting and Classes---Mondays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon Organic Gardens EcoVillage facilitated by Elders and Ministers of Global Community Communications Alliance We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

rDrsquos BACKHOe serVICe Septic Systems Perk Tests Trenching amp Grading Free estimates 30 yrs exp Federally certified Licensed amp Insured RD Ayers 520-398-9654

May you have a happy amp prosperous New Year

Page 15

Robertos Electric bullResidential amp Commercial

cell 305-0729 English 398-3044

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

Johnnie lakersquos

520-399-1302

Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake

680 W Camino Casa VerdeGreen Valley AZ 85614

selected for

Pima Countyrsquos SBC

Small Business of the Year Award

Tradesmen

HAVe A DrUG PrOBleM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAl-ANON FAMIlY GrOUPs Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon 11am Beginner Mtg Mon 12pm Thurs 7pm Fri 11am Info 520-323-2229 or www al-anon-az org

TUBAC Al-ANON AA MTGs Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ArIVACA AA MeeTINGs Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONers-AA mtg Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

Ar e A suppor T meeT ings

CEDAR CREEK Services

In business in Arizona 30 years

Located In Arivaca

520-398-3326Cell 520-975-1127

bull WELL DRILLING ∙ PLumbING REPAIRs

bull PumP INsTALLATION amp REPAIRsbull WATER sTORAGE TANKs bull sEPTIC TANKs- NEW amp REPAIRbull uNDERGROuND uTILITIEs bull EXCAVATION amp GRADING

bull bACKHOE amp DumP TRuCK sERVICE

bullbullbull FREE ESTIMATES bullbullbull

Dan Haughtbull Licensedbull bondedbull Insured

Amado Space CorralFor all your storage needs

Located next to Amado Post Office

398-9431

We price match

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m Places to Go m People to See m Things to Do

In Arivaca In Tubac In Amado In Green Val

In Nogales

In Patagonia

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

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

Index of Spanish common names

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

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

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

sat Jan7 -2 PM ronstadt Generations Michael Ronstadt and sons will sing and play music from the Southwest and Mexico This Tucson group has played to packed houses across the US At UU Church at Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48E Call Marla for tickets 520-0890

Thursdays starting Jan 12 4-6 PM 8 week course on EMERSONrsquoS ESSAYS $140 plus text facilitated by Rev Donna Maurer Call Sonoran Desert Center 625-6100

sat January 28 ndash 1030 ndash Noon - starts a monthly series of presentations featuring roy Purcellrsquos original portfolios including readings and artwork The Overview with readings from ldquoThe Wayfarerrdquo and original artwork Free Next on February 18 ldquoVoices from the Dustrdquo - $15 Conact 625-6100 or Visit wwwtheinsidejourneycom at The Sonoran Desert Center East Amado

First Saturday January 7th New Yearrsquos ResolutionRevolution Peace Love Party - Farmersrsquo MarketCraft Fair - Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La GitanA Cantina Snack Luck and Band JamFriday January 20 - 1 pm at the Old School Historian Jay Van Orden on Warriors and Beyond a closer look at the clothing equipment and lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache Sat Jan 28 - 10 am - 4 pm - Arivaca Home Tour See page 7 for full detailsSaturday Jan 21 - 7pm Music at La Gitana Cantina - Josh Ciccis band The Good Little Thievessat Jan 28 - 10 am to 1 pm Historian Tom sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old school during the Arivaca Home Tour sat Feb 4 - 10 am - 4 pm - First Saturday event - The rockin Mineral show

Jan 28 530 pm - Social hour and silent auction followed by dinner and entertainment by Reverie a Tucson-based band performing music from several decades CeleBrATION OF HOPe - Diamond Center Desert Diamond Casino on Pima Mine Road A fund-raiser for Casa Community Services Casa serves the greater Green Valley community with Adult Day Health Care Los Nintildeos del Valle Preschool and Child Care Behavioral Health Services and the Casa Community Center Tickets $100person or tables of 8 $720 Contact Joanne at 625-2273 ext 39 For information about any of Casarsquos services please visit their web site at wwwcasagvorg

TUCsONJan 21 - Aug 20 -HOPI QUIlTs eXHIBIT - Arizona State Museum on the U of A campus just inside the Main Gate at Park Ave and University Blvd Tucson wwwstatemuseumarizonaedu

sonoita Creek state Natural AreaPatagonia lake state Park Sat Jan 7 7pm ndash Clovis Cultures in the San Pedro Valley

Mon Jan 9 430pm ndash Moonlight Hike see Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake by moonlight Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 14 7pm ndash Sonoita Creek State Natural Area lecture

Sat Jan 21 7pm - Ghost Towns amp Mining Camps of Santa Cruz County

Tues Jan 24 9am ndash Guided hike Blackhawk TrailVista Loop in the Sonoita Creek Natural Area Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 28 700 PM ndash Discover Patagonia Lake amp Sonoita Creek ndash Past amp Present lecture

Visitor Center Park Entrance $10 per Vehicle (4 Persons)

WILLCOx

Jan 12-15 - Wings Over Willcox one of southeastern Arizonarsquos favorite events for the past 18 years The 19th annual WOW Birding and Nature Festival has been honored with selection as an official Arizona Centennial event The WOW committee and volunteers have planned a spectacular festival with a Centennial theme and invite everyone to come join them on Complete information is available online at wwwwingsoverwillcoxcom where registration can be completed or by calling 1-800-200-2272

sunday Jan 22 - 4 pm - Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts concert - lobby Sunrise Bank of Tucson on Grande Ave in Nogales AZ The Crsquoest si Bon Quintet will transport you to a French cafe on the Left Bank Angela Rossi leader of Crsquoest Si Bon has an amazing repertoire that traverses traditional classical and jazz genres and explores over five centuries of music Tickets available online at wwwscfpapresentsorg or by calling 520-394-9495 Tickets $25 for SCFPA members $30 for non-members Champagne reception immediately following the concert

January 5 1030am - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological site See Page 9 for detailsJan 8 Noon-4pm amp Jan 19 930am-1230pm - Frontier Printing Press Demo - Tubac Presidio Fee included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children freeThursday Jan 12 ndash 7 pm ndash Lecture ldquoHistoric Bridges in Arizona and Their engineersrdquo Santa Cruz Valley Chapter Arizona Archaeological Society 50 Bridge Road Tubac Engineer Jerry Cannon and planner Patricia Morris trace Arizonarsquos historic bridges Free Contact Alan Sorkowitz 520-207-7151Jan 14 - 7 TO 9 pm - 2nd saturdayrdquo Tubac Barn Dance with live American amp Celtic fiddle music by ldquoContra Swingsrdquo Dance Calling by Becky Nankivell (No experience necessary) Wear comfortable clean shoes for the maple dance floor $5 per person Evolution Studio Circulo amp Avenida Goya behind Mariarsquos Grill Tubac httpwwwmeetupcomTubac-2nd-Saturday-Barn-Dance Additional dances scheduled for Feb 11 Mar 10 amp Apr 14Jan 20 12-3pm-spanish Colonial living History - Tubac Presidio See page 9 for detailsJan 20 amp 27 Walking Tour of Old Town Tubac - See page 9 for detailsThur Jan 26 - Noon ldquoHollywood and the santa Cruz Valleyrdquo Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual

Jan 15 2 to 4 pm - economic solutions amp Hope for the Future Nogales Hilltop Gallery - Free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515 See Page 7 for details

sAHUArITAFri amp sat - Jan 13-14 - 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert amp Fair - See page 7 for details

Other Places

sat Feb 4th -10 am to 9 pm amp sun Feb 5th -9 am to 7pm - Festival de los Caballeros de Coloacuten In celebration of our Patron Saint Childrenrsquos Activities Car Show on Saturday At San Felipe de Jesuacutes Parish 1901 North Joseacute Gallego Dr Nogales Sfjkofcorg - sfjknightsofcolumbusgmailcom

Page 10 january 2012 ConneCtion

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Judi Oyler amp Mo

My grandson Jim is here visiting for the holidays and has been

doing some riding One of the things that came up was cues I decided since I teach this all the time I should write a little about what a cue is and how it worksBetter commutation with our horse is always a high priority with riders When we are out on trail and find ourselves in a difficult situation we need to be able to establish direction To do this we use our rein and leg cues They better work or we may find ourselves on the ground and walking A cue is a signal Itrsquos kind of like a secret word something you and your horse understand Horses recognize patterns They learn that when one thing happens then certain other things always happen afterwards ―good or badHave you ever wondered why your horse always does the same thing in the same place For instance he slows down to a walk on the far side of the arena in the same place every time Horses have great memories and remember what happened just before they experienced something This is where the cue comes in It can be anything that is repeated to form a patternIf you always feed at 5 orsquoclock you will notice your horse waiting at the fence The horse recognizes a

pattern Yoursquore coming out of the house at the same time each day and feed forming a pattern Your coming out at 5 becomes the cue and the feed is the reward for being at the fence Try to remember your horse is always learning - whether right or wrong So when you are working in the arena and the horse slows down on the back side it is you established a pattern by allowing your horse to do this in the first place The reward of the slowing down is the walk A new cue is born not one you want but itrsquos there never the less Now you must fix the mistake and change the unintended cueThere are no set cues there is no magic in any cue we give our horse A cue will be what you make it so be careful If you want to whistle the Star Spangled Banner to get him to speed up you can do that Itrsquos not the cue itself getting the horse to respond correctly Instead itrsquos the time taken teaching the horse to follow the pattern you want Once he understands the cue he will get ready to respond correctly Cues we can count on are called a conditioned responseHorses like people sometimes do things to avoid a negative consequence But like us they will respond with a lot more energy and enthusiasm when a reward awaits A cue is a cue regardless of whether you are teaching your horse tricks or to hold a steady speed on the rail ldquoMake the right things easy and the wrong things difficult ~ Ray Hunt ~ Safe Trails and a HAPPY NEW YEAR

Confused about Cues

January 9 930 am American Assoc of University Women Green Valley Branch American Legion Post 66 1560 W Duval Mine Road Sahuarita Guest speaker Bob Phillips Exec Director of the Santa Cruz Community Foundation SCCF provides assistance to a variety of programs on both sides of the US-Mexico border Bob talks on ways to find solutions to the challenges of this border region Contact Elizabeth Beyrer 269-7701

Green Valley Meetings

Thurs Jan 19 ndash 1 to 3p Green Valley Genealogical Society St Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church 600 S La Cantildeada Dr GV Short Program Gordon Gray will present ldquoFamily Legends and Fablesrdquo Main Program ldquoCollateral and Allied Familiesrdquo by Edie Sly Feb 18 is the date for our Annual Genealogy Seminar featuring Dr Tom Jones Details and registration at wwwrootswebancestrycom~azgvgs

Tarenta Baldeschi

ins ea son

PAGE 11

d

Last January we shared with you what blessings had manifested at Avalon Organic Gardens amp EcoVillage In each of these answered prayers lies direction and inspiration in what you could do as well in your own gardens Many of these techniques were introduced in this ldquoIn Seasonrdquo column Here are some of our answered prayers which we are truly grateful formiddot Dreams come true We are finding earthworms in our soil (none were here for a long time) which has improved with an increase of organic compost and mulch as well as by not using chemicals pesticides and herbicides Drainage and water retention are getting in better balance each year The effective micro-organism (EM) applications have been a successmiddot Ask and they will come Invite your family friends neighbors and volunteers to join you and experience together the upliftment of your garden in many ways Here at Avalon Gardens we come together twice a week for a ldquoHands in the Soil dayrdquo With volunteers of up to 30-40 people at times we are able to harvest mulch weed plant build compost piles clean and order the gardens Some of the volunteers come from Tucson and we have visitors from out of state as well Thank you all middot Never give up trying Despite a permanence of Bermuda grass in all of our pastures we were able to increase our gardens this year and had the most abundant harvest to date By inter-planting alfalfa and allowing other native

weeds (purslane amaranth lambsquarter and mustard) to outgrow the grass it became less vigorousmiddot Some government programs help One National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program to convert flood irrigation to drip tape irrigation was approved and implemented on three acres This helped us to irrigate quicker and more precisely with less amount of water and energy When temperatures rose over 100 degrees we were able to keep the roots of our plants cool enoughmiddot Improved technology can assist small gardens and farms in big ways We improved the irrigation system by purchasing a raised bed plastic mulch layer that also lays the drip tape into the soil in one go with the tractor This held back the bermuda grass and kept the moisture as well as the warmth in the soil in the fall when it got cold This was a huge time-saving featuremiddot Another government program helps Another National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program helped us build a new unheated high tunnel (hoophouse) greenhouse (20rsquo x 108rsquo) This extended our harvest in all seasonsmiddot Better local CSA distribution In mid-June we decided to withdraw from our Tucson delivery and in September from Green Valley delivery Our CSA membership has stabilized locally and many come to pick up in Tubac or at our gardens Our Green Valley members pick up together with one driver We save time and resources and are able to keep the prices low If you have extra vegetables in your gardens ask your neighbors and friends to pick them up middot More education more gardeners We have hosted numerous workshops with university colleges and other organizations

We are also teaching twice a week the Mexicayotl Acadamy (4th and 5th grade) from Nogales They are planning their own school garden now Many individual and group tours have benefitted all year roundmiddot Alliances Formed Somos la SemillamdashldquoWe are the Seedrdquo a network of grassroots groups organizations funders farmers and clinics in Arizona-Sonora borderlands working together to grow our future through healthy food systems received another grant from WHY Hunger We are now distributing it through mini-grants to small farms gardeners and other neighborhood nonprofit organizations to increase a better local food systemmiddot Plant a Food Forest Our Food Forest Project (one acre) is getting stronger It was able to collect millions of gallons of rainwater and produced several vegetable crops already The alfalfa is coexisting with the Bermuda and our chickens are feasting on lots of greens and insects Many perennials and trees are getting established More will be planted this coming spring We have inspired many to start their own small or large ones

middot Turkeys and guinea hens are not just for eating The grasshoppers were on the run (or rather jump) when we let the turkeys and guineas roam the gardens Even if they canrsquot get them all they slowed down the impact and saved many cropsmiddot Write about and share your experiences I am truly thankful for the opportunity of being able to write for the Connection for another year Thank you all for supporting their cause and important community buildingmiddot There are of course many more answered prayers not mentioned here which many of them are very personal The highest gift to give and receive is the love of God and without all of your support and friendship this sanctuarymdashAvalon Organic Gardens Farm and Ranchmdashwould not have been able to bless and touch so many customers visitors and students Come to visit we give tours every week Call (520) 603-9932 and visit our updated website at wwwavalongardensorgThank you again and have a blessed year Tarenta Baldeschi (Change Agent)

Reflection and Answered Prayers for 2011

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

HOUrs MON- FrI 8 am - 5 pm - sAT 10 am - 5 pm ClOseD sUNDAYs amp HOlIDAYs - Call for Holiday schedule

DeAnza Restaurante Presenting a menu of Sonoran amp Southwest-ern Cuisine Dine in the relaxing atmosphere of our dining rooms or in the open air on our

lovely patioOPEN 7 DAYS

Located at 14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

Page 12 january 2012 connection

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

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

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

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca Clinic

submitted by Glo Williams

We who have jumped on board to get the Arivaca Action Center

rolling are excited to see things taking shape We want to share the news and invite you to participateHaving been given the opportunity to use the former Carivaca property in ways that would benefit Arivaca we began with the question of what our community needs Quick to emerge were an Early Learning Center adult education overnight accommodations for out-of-town visitors gardens workshops and retreats (in the areas of wellness the arts sustainability natural building primitive skills and birding) and office or studio space for local individuals Our mission statement purposely general can contain just about anything that we might undertake ldquoto provide a space offering opportunities which enhance rural livingrdquo We are in the process of becoming incorporated as a non-profitThe upcoming Home Tour on Saturday January 28th gives us a chance to share our visions show off the building and invite you to co-create with us Come see the facility and a display of artwork from local children and adults Enjoy sweet treats and tea while you take in the scene It is just a short saunter across the road from the Arivaca Community CenterThe Action Center is renting the property from its owner Project PPEP A growing membership is stepping up to cover basic monthly and small start-up expenses Funding for programs and infrastructure will be sourced elsewhere Each member or sponsor is pledging a monthly

amount comfortable to their budget Donations of any amount are also most welcome Join the supporters by contacting Carlota Wray at 398-9051 During the Home Tour and thereafter we will have DonorSponsor sign-up cards to facilitate this processFor the overnight accommodations we are looking for donations of another kind stuff We need to furnish the rooms with beds chairs linens curtains etc We also need kitchenware dishes utensils potspans etc We would love donations of items in good condition Please contact Kathy Sheldon at 398-2839 PPEP is providing us with some office and school type furnishings so we are already on our wayWhat do you want to learn What do you need The ball is rolling Physical therapy sessions will be taking place at the Action Center from 330-530 on Wednesday afternoons Effort is underway to create an English language class Contact Michelle Fornier at 429-4307 with your thoughtsAnd what skills would you like to share Our community is full of treasures both known and hidden ndash you know who you are We would like to fatten up our committees so if yoursquod like to help create spaces programs subscribers funding or do management administration upkeep repairslet us knowYou can contact the board via email at ArivacaActionCenterIncgmailcom Current phone contact is Glo Williams at 398-9735Our next general board meeting is Sunday January 8th at 4pm at the Action Center We welcome your curiosity and input

whatrsquos going on at the Arivaca Action center

submitted by Julie BealAs you make arrangements to attend or work at the Arivaca Home Tour this year on Saturday January 28 2012 Arivaca Area Health Services (AAHS) hopes that you will include a hearty breakfast in your plansAAHSArivaca Clinic Board will be serving a delicious breakfast at the Sweet Peas Cafe (corner of Universal Ranch Road and Arivaca Ranch Road) from 8 am to 11 am The menu features several choices pancakes and sausage pancakes and scrambled eggs scrambled eggs and sausage or biscuits and gravy Each choice will include fruit orange juice and coffee milk or tea Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and under

AAHS Arivaca Home tour Pancake Breakfast

A new feature this year designed to help those working on the Tour will be carryout service from 8 am to 9 am Individual and group orders may be placed before January 28th by calling Julie Beal at 398-2160 On the morning of the Tour please call Sweet Peas Cafe at 398-9200 to place ordersWe hope you will join us for a great breakfast before you begin your day at the Arivaca Home Tour Itrsquos a fun way to support our Arivaca Clinic and health-related programs in our communityWe would also like to thank Jenni Stern owner of Sweet Peas Cafe and Catering for giving us this opportunity to hold the breakfast at her beautiful little cafe

by Maggie MilinovitchThe group that is working on the First Saturday events and placing ads promoting tourism in Arivaca decided to loosely form an organization with an identifying name It is ldquoArivaca Alive ndash promoting Art Business amp Culturerdquo Another acronym AA-ABC We are not trying nor do we wish to be a chamber of commerce However we are raising some funds to help with the costs of events and advertising Another reason for a name is to perhaps get the Arizona Department of Tourism to put us on their map Every wide spot in the road is listed ndash but not Arivaca An official name might get their attention as individuals letters have so far been ignored They canrsquot come if they donrsquot know wersquore hereThe grouprsquos first major ad purchase was in Discover Southern Arizona a slick magazine for tourists put out by Green Valley News The full page ad is accompanied by photos and an article It is my fervent hope that prospective visitors will get passed the dismal photo layout and take time to read Karen Walengarsquos excellent article Many thanks Karen The concept of the group and First Saturdays is to assure visitors that Arivaca is not only a lovely place to visit with many attractions but that it

is perfectly safe and welcoming With the economic downturn that doesnrsquot look to be upturning anytime soon tourism is a way to keep Arivaca arts and businesses going which provides local jobs The First Saturday event in December featured a ldquoCandy Shackrdquo Many locals donated wonderful candies and ornaments for us to sell We made in excess of $500 The money was raised for the kids of Arivaca New playground equipment at the Community Center that they all could enjoy is be the best use of the funds Ellen Dursema is researching the purchase for usAs with all endeavors in Arivaca volunteers are most welcome Volunteering can be showing up on the First Saturdays with your crafts home-grown veggies etc or pitching in with one of the events So far most of the businesses and non-profit organizations in town are involved to some degree helping share the load Plus itrsquos kind of fun being creative in a new direction We do hold meetings but only on an as needed basis and they are informal For the most part we email ndash so if yoursquod like to be included on the email list send note to ArivacaAliveaolcom

Arivaca Alive

Page 13

Estate amp Moving Sales

Valenzuela Group bullGinny amp Buddy ValenzuelaHC65 Box 6256 Amado AZ 85645 (520) 398-9665

cougartrailwildbluenet bull wwwazseniorbuddiescom

senior Buddies is owned and operated by Ginny amp Buddy - working as a team to operate an honest reliable service Insured Call or email for free consultation We are a ldquocommission onlyrdquo company

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom isLocallyOwned ampOperated

261-2411

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

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

Wednesday Prayer Meeting amp Bible Study - 6 pm - Potluck at 500

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Sunday Praise amp Worship Service 600 pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor

17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Those who passed away in 2011Molly Membrila 11111

Muriel Noon 12011Manuel Gonzalez 21122Albert Dojaquez 21111

Bobby Keller 31711Yjinio Aguirre 32611

Kip Ripley 32611Donald Larkin 4711

Ernest Gisclair 41111Jerry Valenzuela 52011

Ralph Davis 53111Rusty Cummings 62311Monico Gonzales 7111

Carl Johnson 8411Mary Ann Daffron 8911

Anita Alvarez 82511Harry Free 92411

Sandra Cornwell 101211Tony Prevor 101811

DeYette Minard Johnson 101911Becky Sheets 102811

Brian Kiley 11711Dennis Pariso 111311

Angelina Jaurequi 111511Susie Cuestas Durbin 12511

James Johnson 122711

submitted by Mary Kasulaitis

Rebecca Lynn (Becky) was born to Tom and Carmela Kemper in Sacramento CA on June 17 1967 and passed from this life on October 28 2011 in Arivaca AZBecky who was very much a tomboy in her youth developed a tough direct no-nonsense exterior as she grew up (No doubt in part from the perpetual teasing and spoiling by her 4 older brothers) She also grew to have a very tender and generous heart along with a fearless spirit A direct result of the example set by her parents and older sisterBecky developed an affinity for horses early on and became an accomplished rider in both Western Saddle and Dressage Her early riding years were spent Barrel racing and pleasure riding in California with an opportunity to learn Dressage while living with her family in Germany Becky also herded cattle with her Dad and could often be seen riding the horses in and around ArivacaBecky also enjoyed reading music dancing children parties and traveling Becky was very social and took great pleasure in spending time with family and friends and her community She was always available to lend a hand Her most recent joy was found spending time with her granddaughter Brooke Another joy was watching wrestling with brother-in-law Paul Her joyful laughter could be heard all over the houseHer most significant work accomplishments came during her

tenure as Manager of the Arivaca Human Resources During Beckyrsquos 10 years there she met with elected government officials to retain or expand existing programs and services identify and propose new services and programs and secure adequate funding

to sustain them Beckyrsquos effective management ensured that many in need would receive vital life-sustaining services and financial aide Additionally Beckyrsquos guidance also helped many teens to stay on a healthy and productive pathBecky is survived by her two sons Anthony and Damien her granddaughter Brooke her mother Carmela Kemper her sister Linda Van Fossen her brothers Brian Tim and Michael Kemper 11 nieces and nephews and 4 great-nieces and nephews She is dearly loved and tremendously missed A community celebration of Beckyrsquos life was held at her parentrsquos home in Arivaca on November 19 2011 We are very thankful and grateful for the outpouring of love and generosity by the wonderful people of Arivaca during this time of sadness and lossSpecial thank you to Rebecca Gibson for helping us release Becky to Godrsquos careHer Loving Family

In Memory of Rebecca Lynn SheetsArivaca Fire District Report

Omar RoodAt the November reorganization Mark Dresang stated he did not want to continue as Chair I was elected to replace him Kathleen Wishnick was reelected as Treasurer and Terry Tompkins was reelected as ClerkAlso at the November meeting the application form for the Fire Chief position was finalized and posted If you are interested in the position you may access the application at our web site arivacafiredistrictorg The board intends to announce finalists for interviews at our January meeting If you have any questions you think we should ask the candidates please write them and give to one of the Board or to Patti Jent our Deputy Clerk We have also begun the process of outfitting one of our ambulances for Advanced Life Support services This service will only be available when a paramedic is on volunteer status but when that is the case the increased capability could be lifesavingAt the December meeting the Board reaffirmed our goal of applying for a Certificate of Need (CON) which if granted would allow the Fire District ambulance service to transport This would reduce the time to hospital for our citizens as the wait for Southwest Ambulance would be eliminated Since we do not have the resources to provide 247 coverage it is important to note that Southwest would keep their CON and provide backup service when our Fire District could not respond There will be costs associated with the CON but there is also increased revenue which should more than offset those costs Please feel free to speak to me or to any of our board members on your hopes or concerns for the Fire District

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Arivaca Meetings amp ActivitiessATUrDAYs every sat - 9am Marians Market - Downtown 1st sat - 9am - Human Resources rUMMAGe sAle 3rd sat - 1pm - AFCe Old School (or at Library--call first) 3pm Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting MONDAYs - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse 2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire District Auxilary - at the Fire House

TUesDAYs 2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-5239 3rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 398-0022last Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHUrsDAYs 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call 398-9859 3rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg - Fire HousesUNDAYs - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for seasonally changing times - 398-2839 1st sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop -Town water yard last sun - 530pm - Arivaca local Monthly Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home

FOr KIDs Tues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 pm Creative Play recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Community Center) Call Ellen 398-3010TeeN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WeDs - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIrl sCOUTs for all ages Contact Patti Hanson - 398- 9411FOr seNIOrsTeATIMe FOr seNIOrs (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmseNIOr OUTINGs One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771 seNIOr HIKING ClUB - Mondays at 8 am Call Ellen at the Arivaca Community Center for more information 398-3010

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patio

bull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use Microsoft Word Excel Publisher or Power Point

bull Homework help available

bullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch library hours are Closed sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and sat 9-5

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

Septic SyStemS Licensed Bonded amp insured

bull Free estimates bull References

bull 30 yrs experience

RD Ayers bull Arivaca cell 820-2947 bull 520-398-9654 rdsbackhoeservicegmailcom

RDrsquos BAcKHOe SeRVice

middot Perk tests middot GradinG middot trenchinG

middot certiFied insPector and desiGner

cOmplete inStAllAtiOn amp RepAiR

By Mary KasulaitisMark your calendars for two Arizona Humanities Council Speakers Bureau programs historian Jay Van Orden will present Warriors and Beyond A Closer Look at the Clothing Equipment and Lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache featuring the 1886 photos of C S Fly as well as other photos and his own extensive research This yearrsquos program by Jay promises to be as fascinating as last yearrsquos Friday January 20 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School 17180 W 4th Street ArivacaHistorian Tom Sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old School during the Arivaca Home Tour on Saturday January 28 from 10 am to 1 pm Tomrsquos Arizona History book is a standard in the field and the revised edition is being published in January

To celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial cowboy folk musician Greg Scott will present a program The (Sometimes) Rocky Road to Statehood in Poetry and Song illustrating the path from Territory to Statehood for Arizona-- a decade-long struggle on Saturday February 11 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School The Book Club meets on the Second Tuesday of the Month at 2 pm This month we are reading Still Alice by Lisa Genova Come and join us for some eclectic reading Call the Arivaca Library for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Mary or Coey for more information at 594-5239

library news

4-H christmas cookie Day

submitted by Barbara StockwellNine of the older 4-H members leaders Barbara Hogg and Barbara Stockwell and parents Lindle Hamilton Chris Stockwell and Bryan Hayes with the 4-H Clubrsquos best friend and supporter Dotti Rees came together after a short 4-H business meeting (also attended by project leaders Tony Arvizu and Jack Rees) to put together 24 cookie plates for Arivaca seniors and some of the supportive entities in our town An amazing amount of delicious cookies were brought by everyone and the plates were piled high All took part in the

Above COOkIE DAy work crew front JT and Jakie Hogg back l to r Paul Arvizu Jacob Ignacio Josiah Hamilton Andie Lynn Stockwell Geno Johnson Elora Arvizu and Sienna Wallen

Right Melva Robin gets a hug from Dotti Rees along with her plate of cookies

fun which was followed by pizza cooked by Chris A few extra cookies were eaten for dessert Then Lindle Dotti and Bryan loaded up their vehicles and drove us all over the townsite hills and valleys of Arivaca We sang carols at the stops and fun was had by all One of the last stops was at Mary Scottrsquos home It was an oasis in the desert as everyone was tired and thirsty by that time Mother ldquoMrdquo graciously received her cookies and Mary filled cups of water for the crowd There were treats too We were so thankful for the rest break Kids performing at the annual Winterfest held at the Arivaca Community

Center in December The evening was filled with a delicious dessert buffet performances people playing music good conversations and a raffle that netted some lucky folks wonderful prizes This event is a fund raiser to help support the Center

GrAss-FeD BeeF available at the Amado Mini Market Locally grown on irrigated pasture

FOr reNT-rV hookup Amado private ranch corrals available pool includes water $300 520-248-3333

COsMOserVICes Revelatory Teachings and discussions from The URANTIA Book at Avalon Gardens EcoVillage Tumacacori---Spiritual Leaders Gabriel of Urantia and Niaacutenn Emerson Chase Sundays 1000 am Hear the CosmoWorship Bright amp Morning Star Choir Organic lunch follows Tours Available Donations appreciated We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

40 ACres ndash Moyza Ranch Road $149900-Rolling hills amp flat area for pasturegarden located just frac34 from paved Arivaca road 12 miles from I-19 Owner FinancingCall Donna Schenek REALTOR 520-403-5032 Coldwell Banker (Donnaschenekazmovescom)

FOr sAle BY OWNer 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $295000 Terms Call 480-993-8272

MAssAGe IN ArIVACA or Green Valley by Kathi Abbott I will come to your home Make appointments at your convenience 520-904-9442

DeBBIe Thompson is celebrating her birthday on January 21st ndash she will be 58 years old She invites everyone to a potluck party at La Gitana Cantina from 4 to 6 pm Karoake or bring your instruments and play ndash she loves music

JANrsquos TlC amp KIsses - Pet Grooming 398-2603

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

FOr sAle Or reNT - BY OWNer 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

ArT IN AMADO Buffalo Son Studio - Open Draw every Saturday morning 9am - 12pm Bring your drawing materials and join others in the practice of drawing from observation Coming in February Buffalo Son Studio a satellite location for The Drawing Studio Drawing Fundamentals Level 1 An eight week course designed for the beginner as well as those with some background to learndeepen their understanding of drawing principals towards a more effective drawing practice and the core of what it is to draw which is how to observe Starts Sunday Feb 12th thru April 1st 1pm - 4pm Call The Drawing Studio (520) 629-0947 or visit wwwthedrawingstudioorg to register Buffalo Son Studio is located 9 Amado-Montosa Rd off the East Frontage Rd between I-19 Exits 42 amp 48 call 398-9144 for more information Happy New Year to All

CONCerT 2PM sAT JAN7 rOsTADT GeNerATIONs CONCerT Southwest amp Mexican music at the UU Church at Amado TerritoryI-19Exit 48 E Call Marla 520-0890 for tickets

ArIVACA QIGONG will meet at the Community Center on second Saturdays 114 211 and 310 from 10 am lsquotil noon Two complete programs beginners from 10-11 cleansing from11-12 Qigong is not strenuous and can be done seated Suggested donation $5 Call Mary at 398-0022 with questions

rV $20day $100Week $300Month Full Hookup Electric incld Tent$10 wwwuniversalranchrvcom 760-608-3386

2+ ACres Arivaca Ranch Rd near Arivaca all paved Roads Property fenced with well workshop storage and studio apartment Double-wide needs work $68500 OWC trade possible Discount for cash 520- 760-1981

Page 19 COst 25 CEnts PEr wOrD bullYoucount-Iaccept

PaymentmustbemadepriortopublicationForFreeampNon-profitadsONLY-NoCharge

NOPHONEORDERSPLEASE-OnlywrittenadsacceptedbullDeadline 26th of each month

to Place an Un-Classified Ad Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email soAZVoxaolcom

Un-Classifieds

UrANTIA Book Fellowship Meeting and Classes---Mondays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon Organic Gardens EcoVillage facilitated by Elders and Ministers of Global Community Communications Alliance We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

rDrsquos BACKHOe serVICe Septic Systems Perk Tests Trenching amp Grading Free estimates 30 yrs exp Federally certified Licensed amp Insured RD Ayers 520-398-9654

May you have a happy amp prosperous New Year

Page 15

Robertos Electric bullResidential amp Commercial

cell 305-0729 English 398-3044

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

Johnnie lakersquos

520-399-1302

Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake

680 W Camino Casa VerdeGreen Valley AZ 85614

selected for

Pima Countyrsquos SBC

Small Business of the Year Award

Tradesmen

HAVe A DrUG PrOBleM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAl-ANON FAMIlY GrOUPs Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon 11am Beginner Mtg Mon 12pm Thurs 7pm Fri 11am Info 520-323-2229 or www al-anon-az org

TUBAC Al-ANON AA MTGs Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ArIVACA AA MeeTINGs Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONers-AA mtg Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

Ar e A suppor T meeT ings

CEDAR CREEK Services

In business in Arizona 30 years

Located In Arivaca

520-398-3326Cell 520-975-1127

bull WELL DRILLING ∙ PLumbING REPAIRs

bull PumP INsTALLATION amp REPAIRsbull WATER sTORAGE TANKs bull sEPTIC TANKs- NEW amp REPAIRbull uNDERGROuND uTILITIEs bull EXCAVATION amp GRADING

bull bACKHOE amp DumP TRuCK sERVICE

bullbullbull FREE ESTIMATES bullbullbull

Dan Haughtbull Licensedbull bondedbull Insured

Amado Space CorralFor all your storage needs

Located next to Amado Post Office

398-9431

We price match

Page 16 january 2012 ConneCtion

m Places to Go m People to See m Things to Do

In Arivaca In Tubac In Amado In Green Val

In Nogales

In Patagonia

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

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

Index of Spanish common names

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

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

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

sat Jan7 -2 PM ronstadt Generations Michael Ronstadt and sons will sing and play music from the Southwest and Mexico This Tucson group has played to packed houses across the US At UU Church at Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48E Call Marla for tickets 520-0890

Thursdays starting Jan 12 4-6 PM 8 week course on EMERSONrsquoS ESSAYS $140 plus text facilitated by Rev Donna Maurer Call Sonoran Desert Center 625-6100

sat January 28 ndash 1030 ndash Noon - starts a monthly series of presentations featuring roy Purcellrsquos original portfolios including readings and artwork The Overview with readings from ldquoThe Wayfarerrdquo and original artwork Free Next on February 18 ldquoVoices from the Dustrdquo - $15 Conact 625-6100 or Visit wwwtheinsidejourneycom at The Sonoran Desert Center East Amado

First Saturday January 7th New Yearrsquos ResolutionRevolution Peace Love Party - Farmersrsquo MarketCraft Fair - Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La GitanA Cantina Snack Luck and Band JamFriday January 20 - 1 pm at the Old School Historian Jay Van Orden on Warriors and Beyond a closer look at the clothing equipment and lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache Sat Jan 28 - 10 am - 4 pm - Arivaca Home Tour See page 7 for full detailsSaturday Jan 21 - 7pm Music at La Gitana Cantina - Josh Ciccis band The Good Little Thievessat Jan 28 - 10 am to 1 pm Historian Tom sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old school during the Arivaca Home Tour sat Feb 4 - 10 am - 4 pm - First Saturday event - The rockin Mineral show

Jan 28 530 pm - Social hour and silent auction followed by dinner and entertainment by Reverie a Tucson-based band performing music from several decades CeleBrATION OF HOPe - Diamond Center Desert Diamond Casino on Pima Mine Road A fund-raiser for Casa Community Services Casa serves the greater Green Valley community with Adult Day Health Care Los Nintildeos del Valle Preschool and Child Care Behavioral Health Services and the Casa Community Center Tickets $100person or tables of 8 $720 Contact Joanne at 625-2273 ext 39 For information about any of Casarsquos services please visit their web site at wwwcasagvorg

TUCsONJan 21 - Aug 20 -HOPI QUIlTs eXHIBIT - Arizona State Museum on the U of A campus just inside the Main Gate at Park Ave and University Blvd Tucson wwwstatemuseumarizonaedu

sonoita Creek state Natural AreaPatagonia lake state Park Sat Jan 7 7pm ndash Clovis Cultures in the San Pedro Valley

Mon Jan 9 430pm ndash Moonlight Hike see Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake by moonlight Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 14 7pm ndash Sonoita Creek State Natural Area lecture

Sat Jan 21 7pm - Ghost Towns amp Mining Camps of Santa Cruz County

Tues Jan 24 9am ndash Guided hike Blackhawk TrailVista Loop in the Sonoita Creek Natural Area Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 28 700 PM ndash Discover Patagonia Lake amp Sonoita Creek ndash Past amp Present lecture

Visitor Center Park Entrance $10 per Vehicle (4 Persons)

WILLCOx

Jan 12-15 - Wings Over Willcox one of southeastern Arizonarsquos favorite events for the past 18 years The 19th annual WOW Birding and Nature Festival has been honored with selection as an official Arizona Centennial event The WOW committee and volunteers have planned a spectacular festival with a Centennial theme and invite everyone to come join them on Complete information is available online at wwwwingsoverwillcoxcom where registration can be completed or by calling 1-800-200-2272

sunday Jan 22 - 4 pm - Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts concert - lobby Sunrise Bank of Tucson on Grande Ave in Nogales AZ The Crsquoest si Bon Quintet will transport you to a French cafe on the Left Bank Angela Rossi leader of Crsquoest Si Bon has an amazing repertoire that traverses traditional classical and jazz genres and explores over five centuries of music Tickets available online at wwwscfpapresentsorg or by calling 520-394-9495 Tickets $25 for SCFPA members $30 for non-members Champagne reception immediately following the concert

January 5 1030am - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological site See Page 9 for detailsJan 8 Noon-4pm amp Jan 19 930am-1230pm - Frontier Printing Press Demo - Tubac Presidio Fee included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children freeThursday Jan 12 ndash 7 pm ndash Lecture ldquoHistoric Bridges in Arizona and Their engineersrdquo Santa Cruz Valley Chapter Arizona Archaeological Society 50 Bridge Road Tubac Engineer Jerry Cannon and planner Patricia Morris trace Arizonarsquos historic bridges Free Contact Alan Sorkowitz 520-207-7151Jan 14 - 7 TO 9 pm - 2nd saturdayrdquo Tubac Barn Dance with live American amp Celtic fiddle music by ldquoContra Swingsrdquo Dance Calling by Becky Nankivell (No experience necessary) Wear comfortable clean shoes for the maple dance floor $5 per person Evolution Studio Circulo amp Avenida Goya behind Mariarsquos Grill Tubac httpwwwmeetupcomTubac-2nd-Saturday-Barn-Dance Additional dances scheduled for Feb 11 Mar 10 amp Apr 14Jan 20 12-3pm-spanish Colonial living History - Tubac Presidio See page 9 for detailsJan 20 amp 27 Walking Tour of Old Town Tubac - See page 9 for detailsThur Jan 26 - Noon ldquoHollywood and the santa Cruz Valleyrdquo Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual

Jan 15 2 to 4 pm - economic solutions amp Hope for the Future Nogales Hilltop Gallery - Free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515 See Page 7 for details

sAHUArITAFri amp sat - Jan 13-14 - 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert amp Fair - See page 7 for details

Other Places

sat Feb 4th -10 am to 9 pm amp sun Feb 5th -9 am to 7pm - Festival de los Caballeros de Coloacuten In celebration of our Patron Saint Childrenrsquos Activities Car Show on Saturday At San Felipe de Jesuacutes Parish 1901 North Joseacute Gallego Dr Nogales Sfjkofcorg - sfjknightsofcolumbusgmailcom

Tarenta Baldeschi

ins ea son

PAGE 11

d

Last January we shared with you what blessings had manifested at Avalon Organic Gardens amp EcoVillage In each of these answered prayers lies direction and inspiration in what you could do as well in your own gardens Many of these techniques were introduced in this ldquoIn Seasonrdquo column Here are some of our answered prayers which we are truly grateful formiddot Dreams come true We are finding earthworms in our soil (none were here for a long time) which has improved with an increase of organic compost and mulch as well as by not using chemicals pesticides and herbicides Drainage and water retention are getting in better balance each year The effective micro-organism (EM) applications have been a successmiddot Ask and they will come Invite your family friends neighbors and volunteers to join you and experience together the upliftment of your garden in many ways Here at Avalon Gardens we come together twice a week for a ldquoHands in the Soil dayrdquo With volunteers of up to 30-40 people at times we are able to harvest mulch weed plant build compost piles clean and order the gardens Some of the volunteers come from Tucson and we have visitors from out of state as well Thank you all middot Never give up trying Despite a permanence of Bermuda grass in all of our pastures we were able to increase our gardens this year and had the most abundant harvest to date By inter-planting alfalfa and allowing other native

weeds (purslane amaranth lambsquarter and mustard) to outgrow the grass it became less vigorousmiddot Some government programs help One National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program to convert flood irrigation to drip tape irrigation was approved and implemented on three acres This helped us to irrigate quicker and more precisely with less amount of water and energy When temperatures rose over 100 degrees we were able to keep the roots of our plants cool enoughmiddot Improved technology can assist small gardens and farms in big ways We improved the irrigation system by purchasing a raised bed plastic mulch layer that also lays the drip tape into the soil in one go with the tractor This held back the bermuda grass and kept the moisture as well as the warmth in the soil in the fall when it got cold This was a huge time-saving featuremiddot Another government program helps Another National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cost share program helped us build a new unheated high tunnel (hoophouse) greenhouse (20rsquo x 108rsquo) This extended our harvest in all seasonsmiddot Better local CSA distribution In mid-June we decided to withdraw from our Tucson delivery and in September from Green Valley delivery Our CSA membership has stabilized locally and many come to pick up in Tubac or at our gardens Our Green Valley members pick up together with one driver We save time and resources and are able to keep the prices low If you have extra vegetables in your gardens ask your neighbors and friends to pick them up middot More education more gardeners We have hosted numerous workshops with university colleges and other organizations

We are also teaching twice a week the Mexicayotl Acadamy (4th and 5th grade) from Nogales They are planning their own school garden now Many individual and group tours have benefitted all year roundmiddot Alliances Formed Somos la SemillamdashldquoWe are the Seedrdquo a network of grassroots groups organizations funders farmers and clinics in Arizona-Sonora borderlands working together to grow our future through healthy food systems received another grant from WHY Hunger We are now distributing it through mini-grants to small farms gardeners and other neighborhood nonprofit organizations to increase a better local food systemmiddot Plant a Food Forest Our Food Forest Project (one acre) is getting stronger It was able to collect millions of gallons of rainwater and produced several vegetable crops already The alfalfa is coexisting with the Bermuda and our chickens are feasting on lots of greens and insects Many perennials and trees are getting established More will be planted this coming spring We have inspired many to start their own small or large ones

middot Turkeys and guinea hens are not just for eating The grasshoppers were on the run (or rather jump) when we let the turkeys and guineas roam the gardens Even if they canrsquot get them all they slowed down the impact and saved many cropsmiddot Write about and share your experiences I am truly thankful for the opportunity of being able to write for the Connection for another year Thank you all for supporting their cause and important community buildingmiddot There are of course many more answered prayers not mentioned here which many of them are very personal The highest gift to give and receive is the love of God and without all of your support and friendship this sanctuarymdashAvalon Organic Gardens Farm and Ranchmdashwould not have been able to bless and touch so many customers visitors and students Come to visit we give tours every week Call (520) 603-9932 and visit our updated website at wwwavalongardensorgThank you again and have a blessed year Tarenta Baldeschi (Change Agent)

Reflection and Answered Prayers for 2011

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

HOUrs MON- FrI 8 am - 5 pm - sAT 10 am - 5 pm ClOseD sUNDAYs amp HOlIDAYs - Call for Holiday schedule

DeAnza Restaurante Presenting a menu of Sonoran amp Southwest-ern Cuisine Dine in the relaxing atmosphere of our dining rooms or in the open air on our

lovely patioOPEN 7 DAYS

Located at 14 Camino Otero in historic Tubac

520-398-0300 Reservations suggested

Page 12 january 2012 connection

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

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

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

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca Clinic

submitted by Glo Williams

We who have jumped on board to get the Arivaca Action Center

rolling are excited to see things taking shape We want to share the news and invite you to participateHaving been given the opportunity to use the former Carivaca property in ways that would benefit Arivaca we began with the question of what our community needs Quick to emerge were an Early Learning Center adult education overnight accommodations for out-of-town visitors gardens workshops and retreats (in the areas of wellness the arts sustainability natural building primitive skills and birding) and office or studio space for local individuals Our mission statement purposely general can contain just about anything that we might undertake ldquoto provide a space offering opportunities which enhance rural livingrdquo We are in the process of becoming incorporated as a non-profitThe upcoming Home Tour on Saturday January 28th gives us a chance to share our visions show off the building and invite you to co-create with us Come see the facility and a display of artwork from local children and adults Enjoy sweet treats and tea while you take in the scene It is just a short saunter across the road from the Arivaca Community CenterThe Action Center is renting the property from its owner Project PPEP A growing membership is stepping up to cover basic monthly and small start-up expenses Funding for programs and infrastructure will be sourced elsewhere Each member or sponsor is pledging a monthly

amount comfortable to their budget Donations of any amount are also most welcome Join the supporters by contacting Carlota Wray at 398-9051 During the Home Tour and thereafter we will have DonorSponsor sign-up cards to facilitate this processFor the overnight accommodations we are looking for donations of another kind stuff We need to furnish the rooms with beds chairs linens curtains etc We also need kitchenware dishes utensils potspans etc We would love donations of items in good condition Please contact Kathy Sheldon at 398-2839 PPEP is providing us with some office and school type furnishings so we are already on our wayWhat do you want to learn What do you need The ball is rolling Physical therapy sessions will be taking place at the Action Center from 330-530 on Wednesday afternoons Effort is underway to create an English language class Contact Michelle Fornier at 429-4307 with your thoughtsAnd what skills would you like to share Our community is full of treasures both known and hidden ndash you know who you are We would like to fatten up our committees so if yoursquod like to help create spaces programs subscribers funding or do management administration upkeep repairslet us knowYou can contact the board via email at ArivacaActionCenterIncgmailcom Current phone contact is Glo Williams at 398-9735Our next general board meeting is Sunday January 8th at 4pm at the Action Center We welcome your curiosity and input

whatrsquos going on at the Arivaca Action center

submitted by Julie BealAs you make arrangements to attend or work at the Arivaca Home Tour this year on Saturday January 28 2012 Arivaca Area Health Services (AAHS) hopes that you will include a hearty breakfast in your plansAAHSArivaca Clinic Board will be serving a delicious breakfast at the Sweet Peas Cafe (corner of Universal Ranch Road and Arivaca Ranch Road) from 8 am to 11 am The menu features several choices pancakes and sausage pancakes and scrambled eggs scrambled eggs and sausage or biscuits and gravy Each choice will include fruit orange juice and coffee milk or tea Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and under

AAHS Arivaca Home tour Pancake Breakfast

A new feature this year designed to help those working on the Tour will be carryout service from 8 am to 9 am Individual and group orders may be placed before January 28th by calling Julie Beal at 398-2160 On the morning of the Tour please call Sweet Peas Cafe at 398-9200 to place ordersWe hope you will join us for a great breakfast before you begin your day at the Arivaca Home Tour Itrsquos a fun way to support our Arivaca Clinic and health-related programs in our communityWe would also like to thank Jenni Stern owner of Sweet Peas Cafe and Catering for giving us this opportunity to hold the breakfast at her beautiful little cafe

by Maggie MilinovitchThe group that is working on the First Saturday events and placing ads promoting tourism in Arivaca decided to loosely form an organization with an identifying name It is ldquoArivaca Alive ndash promoting Art Business amp Culturerdquo Another acronym AA-ABC We are not trying nor do we wish to be a chamber of commerce However we are raising some funds to help with the costs of events and advertising Another reason for a name is to perhaps get the Arizona Department of Tourism to put us on their map Every wide spot in the road is listed ndash but not Arivaca An official name might get their attention as individuals letters have so far been ignored They canrsquot come if they donrsquot know wersquore hereThe grouprsquos first major ad purchase was in Discover Southern Arizona a slick magazine for tourists put out by Green Valley News The full page ad is accompanied by photos and an article It is my fervent hope that prospective visitors will get passed the dismal photo layout and take time to read Karen Walengarsquos excellent article Many thanks Karen The concept of the group and First Saturdays is to assure visitors that Arivaca is not only a lovely place to visit with many attractions but that it

is perfectly safe and welcoming With the economic downturn that doesnrsquot look to be upturning anytime soon tourism is a way to keep Arivaca arts and businesses going which provides local jobs The First Saturday event in December featured a ldquoCandy Shackrdquo Many locals donated wonderful candies and ornaments for us to sell We made in excess of $500 The money was raised for the kids of Arivaca New playground equipment at the Community Center that they all could enjoy is be the best use of the funds Ellen Dursema is researching the purchase for usAs with all endeavors in Arivaca volunteers are most welcome Volunteering can be showing up on the First Saturdays with your crafts home-grown veggies etc or pitching in with one of the events So far most of the businesses and non-profit organizations in town are involved to some degree helping share the load Plus itrsquos kind of fun being creative in a new direction We do hold meetings but only on an as needed basis and they are informal For the most part we email ndash so if yoursquod like to be included on the email list send note to ArivacaAliveaolcom

Arivaca Alive

Page 13

Estate amp Moving Sales

Valenzuela Group bullGinny amp Buddy ValenzuelaHC65 Box 6256 Amado AZ 85645 (520) 398-9665

cougartrailwildbluenet bull wwwazseniorbuddiescom

senior Buddies is owned and operated by Ginny amp Buddy - working as a team to operate an honest reliable service Insured Call or email for free consultation We are a ldquocommission onlyrdquo company

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom isLocallyOwned ampOperated

261-2411

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

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

Wednesday Prayer Meeting amp Bible Study - 6 pm - Potluck at 500

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Sunday Praise amp Worship Service 600 pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor

17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Those who passed away in 2011Molly Membrila 11111

Muriel Noon 12011Manuel Gonzalez 21122Albert Dojaquez 21111

Bobby Keller 31711Yjinio Aguirre 32611

Kip Ripley 32611Donald Larkin 4711

Ernest Gisclair 41111Jerry Valenzuela 52011

Ralph Davis 53111Rusty Cummings 62311Monico Gonzales 7111

Carl Johnson 8411Mary Ann Daffron 8911

Anita Alvarez 82511Harry Free 92411

Sandra Cornwell 101211Tony Prevor 101811

DeYette Minard Johnson 101911Becky Sheets 102811

Brian Kiley 11711Dennis Pariso 111311

Angelina Jaurequi 111511Susie Cuestas Durbin 12511

James Johnson 122711

submitted by Mary Kasulaitis

Rebecca Lynn (Becky) was born to Tom and Carmela Kemper in Sacramento CA on June 17 1967 and passed from this life on October 28 2011 in Arivaca AZBecky who was very much a tomboy in her youth developed a tough direct no-nonsense exterior as she grew up (No doubt in part from the perpetual teasing and spoiling by her 4 older brothers) She also grew to have a very tender and generous heart along with a fearless spirit A direct result of the example set by her parents and older sisterBecky developed an affinity for horses early on and became an accomplished rider in both Western Saddle and Dressage Her early riding years were spent Barrel racing and pleasure riding in California with an opportunity to learn Dressage while living with her family in Germany Becky also herded cattle with her Dad and could often be seen riding the horses in and around ArivacaBecky also enjoyed reading music dancing children parties and traveling Becky was very social and took great pleasure in spending time with family and friends and her community She was always available to lend a hand Her most recent joy was found spending time with her granddaughter Brooke Another joy was watching wrestling with brother-in-law Paul Her joyful laughter could be heard all over the houseHer most significant work accomplishments came during her

tenure as Manager of the Arivaca Human Resources During Beckyrsquos 10 years there she met with elected government officials to retain or expand existing programs and services identify and propose new services and programs and secure adequate funding

to sustain them Beckyrsquos effective management ensured that many in need would receive vital life-sustaining services and financial aide Additionally Beckyrsquos guidance also helped many teens to stay on a healthy and productive pathBecky is survived by her two sons Anthony and Damien her granddaughter Brooke her mother Carmela Kemper her sister Linda Van Fossen her brothers Brian Tim and Michael Kemper 11 nieces and nephews and 4 great-nieces and nephews She is dearly loved and tremendously missed A community celebration of Beckyrsquos life was held at her parentrsquos home in Arivaca on November 19 2011 We are very thankful and grateful for the outpouring of love and generosity by the wonderful people of Arivaca during this time of sadness and lossSpecial thank you to Rebecca Gibson for helping us release Becky to Godrsquos careHer Loving Family

In Memory of Rebecca Lynn SheetsArivaca Fire District Report

Omar RoodAt the November reorganization Mark Dresang stated he did not want to continue as Chair I was elected to replace him Kathleen Wishnick was reelected as Treasurer and Terry Tompkins was reelected as ClerkAlso at the November meeting the application form for the Fire Chief position was finalized and posted If you are interested in the position you may access the application at our web site arivacafiredistrictorg The board intends to announce finalists for interviews at our January meeting If you have any questions you think we should ask the candidates please write them and give to one of the Board or to Patti Jent our Deputy Clerk We have also begun the process of outfitting one of our ambulances for Advanced Life Support services This service will only be available when a paramedic is on volunteer status but when that is the case the increased capability could be lifesavingAt the December meeting the Board reaffirmed our goal of applying for a Certificate of Need (CON) which if granted would allow the Fire District ambulance service to transport This would reduce the time to hospital for our citizens as the wait for Southwest Ambulance would be eliminated Since we do not have the resources to provide 247 coverage it is important to note that Southwest would keep their CON and provide backup service when our Fire District could not respond There will be costs associated with the CON but there is also increased revenue which should more than offset those costs Please feel free to speak to me or to any of our board members on your hopes or concerns for the Fire District

For a single subscription send $18 to

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Arivaca Meetings amp ActivitiessATUrDAYs every sat - 9am Marians Market - Downtown 1st sat - 9am - Human Resources rUMMAGe sAle 3rd sat - 1pm - AFCe Old School (or at Library--call first) 3pm Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting MONDAYs - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse 2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire District Auxilary - at the Fire House

TUesDAYs 2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-5239 3rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 398-0022last Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHUrsDAYs 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call 398-9859 3rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg - Fire HousesUNDAYs - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for seasonally changing times - 398-2839 1st sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop -Town water yard last sun - 530pm - Arivaca local Monthly Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home

FOr KIDs Tues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 pm Creative Play recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Community Center) Call Ellen 398-3010TeeN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WeDs - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIrl sCOUTs for all ages Contact Patti Hanson - 398- 9411FOr seNIOrsTeATIMe FOr seNIOrs (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmseNIOr OUTINGs One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771 seNIOr HIKING ClUB - Mondays at 8 am Call Ellen at the Arivaca Community Center for more information 398-3010

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patio

bull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use Microsoft Word Excel Publisher or Power Point

bull Homework help available

bullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch library hours are Closed sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and sat 9-5

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

Septic SyStemS Licensed Bonded amp insured

bull Free estimates bull References

bull 30 yrs experience

RD Ayers bull Arivaca cell 820-2947 bull 520-398-9654 rdsbackhoeservicegmailcom

RDrsquos BAcKHOe SeRVice

middot Perk tests middot GradinG middot trenchinG

middot certiFied insPector and desiGner

cOmplete inStAllAtiOn amp RepAiR

By Mary KasulaitisMark your calendars for two Arizona Humanities Council Speakers Bureau programs historian Jay Van Orden will present Warriors and Beyond A Closer Look at the Clothing Equipment and Lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache featuring the 1886 photos of C S Fly as well as other photos and his own extensive research This yearrsquos program by Jay promises to be as fascinating as last yearrsquos Friday January 20 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School 17180 W 4th Street ArivacaHistorian Tom Sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old School during the Arivaca Home Tour on Saturday January 28 from 10 am to 1 pm Tomrsquos Arizona History book is a standard in the field and the revised edition is being published in January

To celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial cowboy folk musician Greg Scott will present a program The (Sometimes) Rocky Road to Statehood in Poetry and Song illustrating the path from Territory to Statehood for Arizona-- a decade-long struggle on Saturday February 11 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School The Book Club meets on the Second Tuesday of the Month at 2 pm This month we are reading Still Alice by Lisa Genova Come and join us for some eclectic reading Call the Arivaca Library for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Mary or Coey for more information at 594-5239

library news

4-H christmas cookie Day

submitted by Barbara StockwellNine of the older 4-H members leaders Barbara Hogg and Barbara Stockwell and parents Lindle Hamilton Chris Stockwell and Bryan Hayes with the 4-H Clubrsquos best friend and supporter Dotti Rees came together after a short 4-H business meeting (also attended by project leaders Tony Arvizu and Jack Rees) to put together 24 cookie plates for Arivaca seniors and some of the supportive entities in our town An amazing amount of delicious cookies were brought by everyone and the plates were piled high All took part in the

Above COOkIE DAy work crew front JT and Jakie Hogg back l to r Paul Arvizu Jacob Ignacio Josiah Hamilton Andie Lynn Stockwell Geno Johnson Elora Arvizu and Sienna Wallen

Right Melva Robin gets a hug from Dotti Rees along with her plate of cookies

fun which was followed by pizza cooked by Chris A few extra cookies were eaten for dessert Then Lindle Dotti and Bryan loaded up their vehicles and drove us all over the townsite hills and valleys of Arivaca We sang carols at the stops and fun was had by all One of the last stops was at Mary Scottrsquos home It was an oasis in the desert as everyone was tired and thirsty by that time Mother ldquoMrdquo graciously received her cookies and Mary filled cups of water for the crowd There were treats too We were so thankful for the rest break Kids performing at the annual Winterfest held at the Arivaca Community

Center in December The evening was filled with a delicious dessert buffet performances people playing music good conversations and a raffle that netted some lucky folks wonderful prizes This event is a fund raiser to help support the Center

GrAss-FeD BeeF available at the Amado Mini Market Locally grown on irrigated pasture

FOr reNT-rV hookup Amado private ranch corrals available pool includes water $300 520-248-3333

COsMOserVICes Revelatory Teachings and discussions from The URANTIA Book at Avalon Gardens EcoVillage Tumacacori---Spiritual Leaders Gabriel of Urantia and Niaacutenn Emerson Chase Sundays 1000 am Hear the CosmoWorship Bright amp Morning Star Choir Organic lunch follows Tours Available Donations appreciated We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

40 ACres ndash Moyza Ranch Road $149900-Rolling hills amp flat area for pasturegarden located just frac34 from paved Arivaca road 12 miles from I-19 Owner FinancingCall Donna Schenek REALTOR 520-403-5032 Coldwell Banker (Donnaschenekazmovescom)

FOr sAle BY OWNer 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $295000 Terms Call 480-993-8272

MAssAGe IN ArIVACA or Green Valley by Kathi Abbott I will come to your home Make appointments at your convenience 520-904-9442

DeBBIe Thompson is celebrating her birthday on January 21st ndash she will be 58 years old She invites everyone to a potluck party at La Gitana Cantina from 4 to 6 pm Karoake or bring your instruments and play ndash she loves music

JANrsquos TlC amp KIsses - Pet Grooming 398-2603

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

FOr sAle Or reNT - BY OWNer 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

ArT IN AMADO Buffalo Son Studio - Open Draw every Saturday morning 9am - 12pm Bring your drawing materials and join others in the practice of drawing from observation Coming in February Buffalo Son Studio a satellite location for The Drawing Studio Drawing Fundamentals Level 1 An eight week course designed for the beginner as well as those with some background to learndeepen their understanding of drawing principals towards a more effective drawing practice and the core of what it is to draw which is how to observe Starts Sunday Feb 12th thru April 1st 1pm - 4pm Call The Drawing Studio (520) 629-0947 or visit wwwthedrawingstudioorg to register Buffalo Son Studio is located 9 Amado-Montosa Rd off the East Frontage Rd between I-19 Exits 42 amp 48 call 398-9144 for more information Happy New Year to All

CONCerT 2PM sAT JAN7 rOsTADT GeNerATIONs CONCerT Southwest amp Mexican music at the UU Church at Amado TerritoryI-19Exit 48 E Call Marla 520-0890 for tickets

ArIVACA QIGONG will meet at the Community Center on second Saturdays 114 211 and 310 from 10 am lsquotil noon Two complete programs beginners from 10-11 cleansing from11-12 Qigong is not strenuous and can be done seated Suggested donation $5 Call Mary at 398-0022 with questions

rV $20day $100Week $300Month Full Hookup Electric incld Tent$10 wwwuniversalranchrvcom 760-608-3386

2+ ACres Arivaca Ranch Rd near Arivaca all paved Roads Property fenced with well workshop storage and studio apartment Double-wide needs work $68500 OWC trade possible Discount for cash 520- 760-1981

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UrANTIA Book Fellowship Meeting and Classes---Mondays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon Organic Gardens EcoVillage facilitated by Elders and Ministers of Global Community Communications Alliance We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

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Page 15

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TUBAC Al-ANON AA MTGs Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ArIVACA AA MeeTINGs Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONers-AA mtg Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

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m Places to Go m People to See m Things to Do

In Arivaca In Tubac In Amado In Green Val

In Nogales

In Patagonia

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

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

Index of Spanish common names

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

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

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

sat Jan7 -2 PM ronstadt Generations Michael Ronstadt and sons will sing and play music from the Southwest and Mexico This Tucson group has played to packed houses across the US At UU Church at Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48E Call Marla for tickets 520-0890

Thursdays starting Jan 12 4-6 PM 8 week course on EMERSONrsquoS ESSAYS $140 plus text facilitated by Rev Donna Maurer Call Sonoran Desert Center 625-6100

sat January 28 ndash 1030 ndash Noon - starts a monthly series of presentations featuring roy Purcellrsquos original portfolios including readings and artwork The Overview with readings from ldquoThe Wayfarerrdquo and original artwork Free Next on February 18 ldquoVoices from the Dustrdquo - $15 Conact 625-6100 or Visit wwwtheinsidejourneycom at The Sonoran Desert Center East Amado

First Saturday January 7th New Yearrsquos ResolutionRevolution Peace Love Party - Farmersrsquo MarketCraft Fair - Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La GitanA Cantina Snack Luck and Band JamFriday January 20 - 1 pm at the Old School Historian Jay Van Orden on Warriors and Beyond a closer look at the clothing equipment and lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache Sat Jan 28 - 10 am - 4 pm - Arivaca Home Tour See page 7 for full detailsSaturday Jan 21 - 7pm Music at La Gitana Cantina - Josh Ciccis band The Good Little Thievessat Jan 28 - 10 am to 1 pm Historian Tom sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old school during the Arivaca Home Tour sat Feb 4 - 10 am - 4 pm - First Saturday event - The rockin Mineral show

Jan 28 530 pm - Social hour and silent auction followed by dinner and entertainment by Reverie a Tucson-based band performing music from several decades CeleBrATION OF HOPe - Diamond Center Desert Diamond Casino on Pima Mine Road A fund-raiser for Casa Community Services Casa serves the greater Green Valley community with Adult Day Health Care Los Nintildeos del Valle Preschool and Child Care Behavioral Health Services and the Casa Community Center Tickets $100person or tables of 8 $720 Contact Joanne at 625-2273 ext 39 For information about any of Casarsquos services please visit their web site at wwwcasagvorg

TUCsONJan 21 - Aug 20 -HOPI QUIlTs eXHIBIT - Arizona State Museum on the U of A campus just inside the Main Gate at Park Ave and University Blvd Tucson wwwstatemuseumarizonaedu

sonoita Creek state Natural AreaPatagonia lake state Park Sat Jan 7 7pm ndash Clovis Cultures in the San Pedro Valley

Mon Jan 9 430pm ndash Moonlight Hike see Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake by moonlight Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 14 7pm ndash Sonoita Creek State Natural Area lecture

Sat Jan 21 7pm - Ghost Towns amp Mining Camps of Santa Cruz County

Tues Jan 24 9am ndash Guided hike Blackhawk TrailVista Loop in the Sonoita Creek Natural Area Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 28 700 PM ndash Discover Patagonia Lake amp Sonoita Creek ndash Past amp Present lecture

Visitor Center Park Entrance $10 per Vehicle (4 Persons)

WILLCOx

Jan 12-15 - Wings Over Willcox one of southeastern Arizonarsquos favorite events for the past 18 years The 19th annual WOW Birding and Nature Festival has been honored with selection as an official Arizona Centennial event The WOW committee and volunteers have planned a spectacular festival with a Centennial theme and invite everyone to come join them on Complete information is available online at wwwwingsoverwillcoxcom where registration can be completed or by calling 1-800-200-2272

sunday Jan 22 - 4 pm - Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts concert - lobby Sunrise Bank of Tucson on Grande Ave in Nogales AZ The Crsquoest si Bon Quintet will transport you to a French cafe on the Left Bank Angela Rossi leader of Crsquoest Si Bon has an amazing repertoire that traverses traditional classical and jazz genres and explores over five centuries of music Tickets available online at wwwscfpapresentsorg or by calling 520-394-9495 Tickets $25 for SCFPA members $30 for non-members Champagne reception immediately following the concert

January 5 1030am - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological site See Page 9 for detailsJan 8 Noon-4pm amp Jan 19 930am-1230pm - Frontier Printing Press Demo - Tubac Presidio Fee included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children freeThursday Jan 12 ndash 7 pm ndash Lecture ldquoHistoric Bridges in Arizona and Their engineersrdquo Santa Cruz Valley Chapter Arizona Archaeological Society 50 Bridge Road Tubac Engineer Jerry Cannon and planner Patricia Morris trace Arizonarsquos historic bridges Free Contact Alan Sorkowitz 520-207-7151Jan 14 - 7 TO 9 pm - 2nd saturdayrdquo Tubac Barn Dance with live American amp Celtic fiddle music by ldquoContra Swingsrdquo Dance Calling by Becky Nankivell (No experience necessary) Wear comfortable clean shoes for the maple dance floor $5 per person Evolution Studio Circulo amp Avenida Goya behind Mariarsquos Grill Tubac httpwwwmeetupcomTubac-2nd-Saturday-Barn-Dance Additional dances scheduled for Feb 11 Mar 10 amp Apr 14Jan 20 12-3pm-spanish Colonial living History - Tubac Presidio See page 9 for detailsJan 20 amp 27 Walking Tour of Old Town Tubac - See page 9 for detailsThur Jan 26 - Noon ldquoHollywood and the santa Cruz Valleyrdquo Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual

Jan 15 2 to 4 pm - economic solutions amp Hope for the Future Nogales Hilltop Gallery - Free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515 See Page 7 for details

sAHUArITAFri amp sat - Jan 13-14 - 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert amp Fair - See page 7 for details

Other Places

sat Feb 4th -10 am to 9 pm amp sun Feb 5th -9 am to 7pm - Festival de los Caballeros de Coloacuten In celebration of our Patron Saint Childrenrsquos Activities Car Show on Saturday At San Felipe de Jesuacutes Parish 1901 North Joseacute Gallego Dr Nogales Sfjkofcorg - sfjknightsofcolumbusgmailcom

Page 12 january 2012 connection

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

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

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

Don Smith MD bull Family PracticeJames Derickson MD bull Family Practice

Arivaca Clinic

submitted by Glo Williams

We who have jumped on board to get the Arivaca Action Center

rolling are excited to see things taking shape We want to share the news and invite you to participateHaving been given the opportunity to use the former Carivaca property in ways that would benefit Arivaca we began with the question of what our community needs Quick to emerge were an Early Learning Center adult education overnight accommodations for out-of-town visitors gardens workshops and retreats (in the areas of wellness the arts sustainability natural building primitive skills and birding) and office or studio space for local individuals Our mission statement purposely general can contain just about anything that we might undertake ldquoto provide a space offering opportunities which enhance rural livingrdquo We are in the process of becoming incorporated as a non-profitThe upcoming Home Tour on Saturday January 28th gives us a chance to share our visions show off the building and invite you to co-create with us Come see the facility and a display of artwork from local children and adults Enjoy sweet treats and tea while you take in the scene It is just a short saunter across the road from the Arivaca Community CenterThe Action Center is renting the property from its owner Project PPEP A growing membership is stepping up to cover basic monthly and small start-up expenses Funding for programs and infrastructure will be sourced elsewhere Each member or sponsor is pledging a monthly

amount comfortable to their budget Donations of any amount are also most welcome Join the supporters by contacting Carlota Wray at 398-9051 During the Home Tour and thereafter we will have DonorSponsor sign-up cards to facilitate this processFor the overnight accommodations we are looking for donations of another kind stuff We need to furnish the rooms with beds chairs linens curtains etc We also need kitchenware dishes utensils potspans etc We would love donations of items in good condition Please contact Kathy Sheldon at 398-2839 PPEP is providing us with some office and school type furnishings so we are already on our wayWhat do you want to learn What do you need The ball is rolling Physical therapy sessions will be taking place at the Action Center from 330-530 on Wednesday afternoons Effort is underway to create an English language class Contact Michelle Fornier at 429-4307 with your thoughtsAnd what skills would you like to share Our community is full of treasures both known and hidden ndash you know who you are We would like to fatten up our committees so if yoursquod like to help create spaces programs subscribers funding or do management administration upkeep repairslet us knowYou can contact the board via email at ArivacaActionCenterIncgmailcom Current phone contact is Glo Williams at 398-9735Our next general board meeting is Sunday January 8th at 4pm at the Action Center We welcome your curiosity and input

whatrsquos going on at the Arivaca Action center

submitted by Julie BealAs you make arrangements to attend or work at the Arivaca Home Tour this year on Saturday January 28 2012 Arivaca Area Health Services (AAHS) hopes that you will include a hearty breakfast in your plansAAHSArivaca Clinic Board will be serving a delicious breakfast at the Sweet Peas Cafe (corner of Universal Ranch Road and Arivaca Ranch Road) from 8 am to 11 am The menu features several choices pancakes and sausage pancakes and scrambled eggs scrambled eggs and sausage or biscuits and gravy Each choice will include fruit orange juice and coffee milk or tea Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 years and under

AAHS Arivaca Home tour Pancake Breakfast

A new feature this year designed to help those working on the Tour will be carryout service from 8 am to 9 am Individual and group orders may be placed before January 28th by calling Julie Beal at 398-2160 On the morning of the Tour please call Sweet Peas Cafe at 398-9200 to place ordersWe hope you will join us for a great breakfast before you begin your day at the Arivaca Home Tour Itrsquos a fun way to support our Arivaca Clinic and health-related programs in our communityWe would also like to thank Jenni Stern owner of Sweet Peas Cafe and Catering for giving us this opportunity to hold the breakfast at her beautiful little cafe

by Maggie MilinovitchThe group that is working on the First Saturday events and placing ads promoting tourism in Arivaca decided to loosely form an organization with an identifying name It is ldquoArivaca Alive ndash promoting Art Business amp Culturerdquo Another acronym AA-ABC We are not trying nor do we wish to be a chamber of commerce However we are raising some funds to help with the costs of events and advertising Another reason for a name is to perhaps get the Arizona Department of Tourism to put us on their map Every wide spot in the road is listed ndash but not Arivaca An official name might get their attention as individuals letters have so far been ignored They canrsquot come if they donrsquot know wersquore hereThe grouprsquos first major ad purchase was in Discover Southern Arizona a slick magazine for tourists put out by Green Valley News The full page ad is accompanied by photos and an article It is my fervent hope that prospective visitors will get passed the dismal photo layout and take time to read Karen Walengarsquos excellent article Many thanks Karen The concept of the group and First Saturdays is to assure visitors that Arivaca is not only a lovely place to visit with many attractions but that it

is perfectly safe and welcoming With the economic downturn that doesnrsquot look to be upturning anytime soon tourism is a way to keep Arivaca arts and businesses going which provides local jobs The First Saturday event in December featured a ldquoCandy Shackrdquo Many locals donated wonderful candies and ornaments for us to sell We made in excess of $500 The money was raised for the kids of Arivaca New playground equipment at the Community Center that they all could enjoy is be the best use of the funds Ellen Dursema is researching the purchase for usAs with all endeavors in Arivaca volunteers are most welcome Volunteering can be showing up on the First Saturdays with your crafts home-grown veggies etc or pitching in with one of the events So far most of the businesses and non-profit organizations in town are involved to some degree helping share the load Plus itrsquos kind of fun being creative in a new direction We do hold meetings but only on an as needed basis and they are informal For the most part we email ndash so if yoursquod like to be included on the email list send note to ArivacaAliveaolcom

Arivaca Alive

Page 13

Estate amp Moving Sales

Valenzuela Group bullGinny amp Buddy ValenzuelaHC65 Box 6256 Amado AZ 85645 (520) 398-9665

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senior Buddies is owned and operated by Ginny amp Buddy - working as a team to operate an honest reliable service Insured Call or email for free consultation We are a ldquocommission onlyrdquo company

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom isLocallyOwned ampOperated

261-2411

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

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

Wednesday Prayer Meeting amp Bible Study - 6 pm - Potluck at 500

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Sunday Praise amp Worship Service 600 pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor

17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Those who passed away in 2011Molly Membrila 11111

Muriel Noon 12011Manuel Gonzalez 21122Albert Dojaquez 21111

Bobby Keller 31711Yjinio Aguirre 32611

Kip Ripley 32611Donald Larkin 4711

Ernest Gisclair 41111Jerry Valenzuela 52011

Ralph Davis 53111Rusty Cummings 62311Monico Gonzales 7111

Carl Johnson 8411Mary Ann Daffron 8911

Anita Alvarez 82511Harry Free 92411

Sandra Cornwell 101211Tony Prevor 101811

DeYette Minard Johnson 101911Becky Sheets 102811

Brian Kiley 11711Dennis Pariso 111311

Angelina Jaurequi 111511Susie Cuestas Durbin 12511

James Johnson 122711

submitted by Mary Kasulaitis

Rebecca Lynn (Becky) was born to Tom and Carmela Kemper in Sacramento CA on June 17 1967 and passed from this life on October 28 2011 in Arivaca AZBecky who was very much a tomboy in her youth developed a tough direct no-nonsense exterior as she grew up (No doubt in part from the perpetual teasing and spoiling by her 4 older brothers) She also grew to have a very tender and generous heart along with a fearless spirit A direct result of the example set by her parents and older sisterBecky developed an affinity for horses early on and became an accomplished rider in both Western Saddle and Dressage Her early riding years were spent Barrel racing and pleasure riding in California with an opportunity to learn Dressage while living with her family in Germany Becky also herded cattle with her Dad and could often be seen riding the horses in and around ArivacaBecky also enjoyed reading music dancing children parties and traveling Becky was very social and took great pleasure in spending time with family and friends and her community She was always available to lend a hand Her most recent joy was found spending time with her granddaughter Brooke Another joy was watching wrestling with brother-in-law Paul Her joyful laughter could be heard all over the houseHer most significant work accomplishments came during her

tenure as Manager of the Arivaca Human Resources During Beckyrsquos 10 years there she met with elected government officials to retain or expand existing programs and services identify and propose new services and programs and secure adequate funding

to sustain them Beckyrsquos effective management ensured that many in need would receive vital life-sustaining services and financial aide Additionally Beckyrsquos guidance also helped many teens to stay on a healthy and productive pathBecky is survived by her two sons Anthony and Damien her granddaughter Brooke her mother Carmela Kemper her sister Linda Van Fossen her brothers Brian Tim and Michael Kemper 11 nieces and nephews and 4 great-nieces and nephews She is dearly loved and tremendously missed A community celebration of Beckyrsquos life was held at her parentrsquos home in Arivaca on November 19 2011 We are very thankful and grateful for the outpouring of love and generosity by the wonderful people of Arivaca during this time of sadness and lossSpecial thank you to Rebecca Gibson for helping us release Becky to Godrsquos careHer Loving Family

In Memory of Rebecca Lynn SheetsArivaca Fire District Report

Omar RoodAt the November reorganization Mark Dresang stated he did not want to continue as Chair I was elected to replace him Kathleen Wishnick was reelected as Treasurer and Terry Tompkins was reelected as ClerkAlso at the November meeting the application form for the Fire Chief position was finalized and posted If you are interested in the position you may access the application at our web site arivacafiredistrictorg The board intends to announce finalists for interviews at our January meeting If you have any questions you think we should ask the candidates please write them and give to one of the Board or to Patti Jent our Deputy Clerk We have also begun the process of outfitting one of our ambulances for Advanced Life Support services This service will only be available when a paramedic is on volunteer status but when that is the case the increased capability could be lifesavingAt the December meeting the Board reaffirmed our goal of applying for a Certificate of Need (CON) which if granted would allow the Fire District ambulance service to transport This would reduce the time to hospital for our citizens as the wait for Southwest Ambulance would be eliminated Since we do not have the resources to provide 247 coverage it is important to note that Southwest would keep their CON and provide backup service when our Fire District could not respond There will be costs associated with the CON but there is also increased revenue which should more than offset those costs Please feel free to speak to me or to any of our board members on your hopes or concerns for the Fire District

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Arivaca Meetings amp ActivitiessATUrDAYs every sat - 9am Marians Market - Downtown 1st sat - 9am - Human Resources rUMMAGe sAle 3rd sat - 1pm - AFCe Old School (or at Library--call first) 3pm Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting MONDAYs - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse 2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire District Auxilary - at the Fire House

TUesDAYs 2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-5239 3rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 398-0022last Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHUrsDAYs 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call 398-9859 3rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg - Fire HousesUNDAYs - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for seasonally changing times - 398-2839 1st sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop -Town water yard last sun - 530pm - Arivaca local Monthly Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home

FOr KIDs Tues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 pm Creative Play recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Community Center) Call Ellen 398-3010TeeN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WeDs - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIrl sCOUTs for all ages Contact Patti Hanson - 398- 9411FOr seNIOrsTeATIMe FOr seNIOrs (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmseNIOr OUTINGs One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771 seNIOr HIKING ClUB - Mondays at 8 am Call Ellen at the Arivaca Community Center for more information 398-3010

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patio

bull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use Microsoft Word Excel Publisher or Power Point

bull Homework help available

bullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch library hours are Closed sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and sat 9-5

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

Septic SyStemS Licensed Bonded amp insured

bull Free estimates bull References

bull 30 yrs experience

RD Ayers bull Arivaca cell 820-2947 bull 520-398-9654 rdsbackhoeservicegmailcom

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By Mary KasulaitisMark your calendars for two Arizona Humanities Council Speakers Bureau programs historian Jay Van Orden will present Warriors and Beyond A Closer Look at the Clothing Equipment and Lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache featuring the 1886 photos of C S Fly as well as other photos and his own extensive research This yearrsquos program by Jay promises to be as fascinating as last yearrsquos Friday January 20 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School 17180 W 4th Street ArivacaHistorian Tom Sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old School during the Arivaca Home Tour on Saturday January 28 from 10 am to 1 pm Tomrsquos Arizona History book is a standard in the field and the revised edition is being published in January

To celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial cowboy folk musician Greg Scott will present a program The (Sometimes) Rocky Road to Statehood in Poetry and Song illustrating the path from Territory to Statehood for Arizona-- a decade-long struggle on Saturday February 11 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School The Book Club meets on the Second Tuesday of the Month at 2 pm This month we are reading Still Alice by Lisa Genova Come and join us for some eclectic reading Call the Arivaca Library for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Mary or Coey for more information at 594-5239

library news

4-H christmas cookie Day

submitted by Barbara StockwellNine of the older 4-H members leaders Barbara Hogg and Barbara Stockwell and parents Lindle Hamilton Chris Stockwell and Bryan Hayes with the 4-H Clubrsquos best friend and supporter Dotti Rees came together after a short 4-H business meeting (also attended by project leaders Tony Arvizu and Jack Rees) to put together 24 cookie plates for Arivaca seniors and some of the supportive entities in our town An amazing amount of delicious cookies were brought by everyone and the plates were piled high All took part in the

Above COOkIE DAy work crew front JT and Jakie Hogg back l to r Paul Arvizu Jacob Ignacio Josiah Hamilton Andie Lynn Stockwell Geno Johnson Elora Arvizu and Sienna Wallen

Right Melva Robin gets a hug from Dotti Rees along with her plate of cookies

fun which was followed by pizza cooked by Chris A few extra cookies were eaten for dessert Then Lindle Dotti and Bryan loaded up their vehicles and drove us all over the townsite hills and valleys of Arivaca We sang carols at the stops and fun was had by all One of the last stops was at Mary Scottrsquos home It was an oasis in the desert as everyone was tired and thirsty by that time Mother ldquoMrdquo graciously received her cookies and Mary filled cups of water for the crowd There were treats too We were so thankful for the rest break Kids performing at the annual Winterfest held at the Arivaca Community

Center in December The evening was filled with a delicious dessert buffet performances people playing music good conversations and a raffle that netted some lucky folks wonderful prizes This event is a fund raiser to help support the Center

GrAss-FeD BeeF available at the Amado Mini Market Locally grown on irrigated pasture

FOr reNT-rV hookup Amado private ranch corrals available pool includes water $300 520-248-3333

COsMOserVICes Revelatory Teachings and discussions from The URANTIA Book at Avalon Gardens EcoVillage Tumacacori---Spiritual Leaders Gabriel of Urantia and Niaacutenn Emerson Chase Sundays 1000 am Hear the CosmoWorship Bright amp Morning Star Choir Organic lunch follows Tours Available Donations appreciated We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

40 ACres ndash Moyza Ranch Road $149900-Rolling hills amp flat area for pasturegarden located just frac34 from paved Arivaca road 12 miles from I-19 Owner FinancingCall Donna Schenek REALTOR 520-403-5032 Coldwell Banker (Donnaschenekazmovescom)

FOr sAle BY OWNer 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $295000 Terms Call 480-993-8272

MAssAGe IN ArIVACA or Green Valley by Kathi Abbott I will come to your home Make appointments at your convenience 520-904-9442

DeBBIe Thompson is celebrating her birthday on January 21st ndash she will be 58 years old She invites everyone to a potluck party at La Gitana Cantina from 4 to 6 pm Karoake or bring your instruments and play ndash she loves music

JANrsquos TlC amp KIsses - Pet Grooming 398-2603

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

FOr sAle Or reNT - BY OWNer 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

ArT IN AMADO Buffalo Son Studio - Open Draw every Saturday morning 9am - 12pm Bring your drawing materials and join others in the practice of drawing from observation Coming in February Buffalo Son Studio a satellite location for The Drawing Studio Drawing Fundamentals Level 1 An eight week course designed for the beginner as well as those with some background to learndeepen their understanding of drawing principals towards a more effective drawing practice and the core of what it is to draw which is how to observe Starts Sunday Feb 12th thru April 1st 1pm - 4pm Call The Drawing Studio (520) 629-0947 or visit wwwthedrawingstudioorg to register Buffalo Son Studio is located 9 Amado-Montosa Rd off the East Frontage Rd between I-19 Exits 42 amp 48 call 398-9144 for more information Happy New Year to All

CONCerT 2PM sAT JAN7 rOsTADT GeNerATIONs CONCerT Southwest amp Mexican music at the UU Church at Amado TerritoryI-19Exit 48 E Call Marla 520-0890 for tickets

ArIVACA QIGONG will meet at the Community Center on second Saturdays 114 211 and 310 from 10 am lsquotil noon Two complete programs beginners from 10-11 cleansing from11-12 Qigong is not strenuous and can be done seated Suggested donation $5 Call Mary at 398-0022 with questions

rV $20day $100Week $300Month Full Hookup Electric incld Tent$10 wwwuniversalranchrvcom 760-608-3386

2+ ACres Arivaca Ranch Rd near Arivaca all paved Roads Property fenced with well workshop storage and studio apartment Double-wide needs work $68500 OWC trade possible Discount for cash 520- 760-1981

Page 19 COst 25 CEnts PEr wOrD bullYoucount-Iaccept

PaymentmustbemadepriortopublicationForFreeampNon-profitadsONLY-NoCharge

NOPHONEORDERSPLEASE-OnlywrittenadsacceptedbullDeadline 26th of each month

to Place an Un-Classified Ad Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email soAZVoxaolcom

Un-Classifieds

UrANTIA Book Fellowship Meeting and Classes---Mondays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon Organic Gardens EcoVillage facilitated by Elders and Ministers of Global Community Communications Alliance We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

rDrsquos BACKHOe serVICe Septic Systems Perk Tests Trenching amp Grading Free estimates 30 yrs exp Federally certified Licensed amp Insured RD Ayers 520-398-9654

May you have a happy amp prosperous New Year

Page 15

Robertos Electric bullResidential amp Commercial

cell 305-0729 English 398-3044

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

Johnnie lakersquos

520-399-1302

Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake

680 W Camino Casa VerdeGreen Valley AZ 85614

selected for

Pima Countyrsquos SBC

Small Business of the Year Award

Tradesmen

HAVe A DrUG PrOBleM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAl-ANON FAMIlY GrOUPs Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon 11am Beginner Mtg Mon 12pm Thurs 7pm Fri 11am Info 520-323-2229 or www al-anon-az org

TUBAC Al-ANON AA MTGs Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ArIVACA AA MeeTINGs Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONers-AA mtg Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

Ar e A suppor T meeT ings

CEDAR CREEK Services

In business in Arizona 30 years

Located In Arivaca

520-398-3326Cell 520-975-1127

bull WELL DRILLING ∙ PLumbING REPAIRs

bull PumP INsTALLATION amp REPAIRsbull WATER sTORAGE TANKs bull sEPTIC TANKs- NEW amp REPAIRbull uNDERGROuND uTILITIEs bull EXCAVATION amp GRADING

bull bACKHOE amp DumP TRuCK sERVICE

bullbullbull FREE ESTIMATES bullbullbull

Dan Haughtbull Licensedbull bondedbull Insured

Amado Space CorralFor all your storage needs

Located next to Amado Post Office

398-9431

We price match

Page 16 january 2012 ConneCtion

m Places to Go m People to See m Things to Do

In Arivaca In Tubac In Amado In Green Val

In Nogales

In Patagonia

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

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

Index of Spanish common names

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

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

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

sat Jan7 -2 PM ronstadt Generations Michael Ronstadt and sons will sing and play music from the Southwest and Mexico This Tucson group has played to packed houses across the US At UU Church at Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48E Call Marla for tickets 520-0890

Thursdays starting Jan 12 4-6 PM 8 week course on EMERSONrsquoS ESSAYS $140 plus text facilitated by Rev Donna Maurer Call Sonoran Desert Center 625-6100

sat January 28 ndash 1030 ndash Noon - starts a monthly series of presentations featuring roy Purcellrsquos original portfolios including readings and artwork The Overview with readings from ldquoThe Wayfarerrdquo and original artwork Free Next on February 18 ldquoVoices from the Dustrdquo - $15 Conact 625-6100 or Visit wwwtheinsidejourneycom at The Sonoran Desert Center East Amado

First Saturday January 7th New Yearrsquos ResolutionRevolution Peace Love Party - Farmersrsquo MarketCraft Fair - Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La GitanA Cantina Snack Luck and Band JamFriday January 20 - 1 pm at the Old School Historian Jay Van Orden on Warriors and Beyond a closer look at the clothing equipment and lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache Sat Jan 28 - 10 am - 4 pm - Arivaca Home Tour See page 7 for full detailsSaturday Jan 21 - 7pm Music at La Gitana Cantina - Josh Ciccis band The Good Little Thievessat Jan 28 - 10 am to 1 pm Historian Tom sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old school during the Arivaca Home Tour sat Feb 4 - 10 am - 4 pm - First Saturday event - The rockin Mineral show

Jan 28 530 pm - Social hour and silent auction followed by dinner and entertainment by Reverie a Tucson-based band performing music from several decades CeleBrATION OF HOPe - Diamond Center Desert Diamond Casino on Pima Mine Road A fund-raiser for Casa Community Services Casa serves the greater Green Valley community with Adult Day Health Care Los Nintildeos del Valle Preschool and Child Care Behavioral Health Services and the Casa Community Center Tickets $100person or tables of 8 $720 Contact Joanne at 625-2273 ext 39 For information about any of Casarsquos services please visit their web site at wwwcasagvorg

TUCsONJan 21 - Aug 20 -HOPI QUIlTs eXHIBIT - Arizona State Museum on the U of A campus just inside the Main Gate at Park Ave and University Blvd Tucson wwwstatemuseumarizonaedu

sonoita Creek state Natural AreaPatagonia lake state Park Sat Jan 7 7pm ndash Clovis Cultures in the San Pedro Valley

Mon Jan 9 430pm ndash Moonlight Hike see Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake by moonlight Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 14 7pm ndash Sonoita Creek State Natural Area lecture

Sat Jan 21 7pm - Ghost Towns amp Mining Camps of Santa Cruz County

Tues Jan 24 9am ndash Guided hike Blackhawk TrailVista Loop in the Sonoita Creek Natural Area Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 28 700 PM ndash Discover Patagonia Lake amp Sonoita Creek ndash Past amp Present lecture

Visitor Center Park Entrance $10 per Vehicle (4 Persons)

WILLCOx

Jan 12-15 - Wings Over Willcox one of southeastern Arizonarsquos favorite events for the past 18 years The 19th annual WOW Birding and Nature Festival has been honored with selection as an official Arizona Centennial event The WOW committee and volunteers have planned a spectacular festival with a Centennial theme and invite everyone to come join them on Complete information is available online at wwwwingsoverwillcoxcom where registration can be completed or by calling 1-800-200-2272

sunday Jan 22 - 4 pm - Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts concert - lobby Sunrise Bank of Tucson on Grande Ave in Nogales AZ The Crsquoest si Bon Quintet will transport you to a French cafe on the Left Bank Angela Rossi leader of Crsquoest Si Bon has an amazing repertoire that traverses traditional classical and jazz genres and explores over five centuries of music Tickets available online at wwwscfpapresentsorg or by calling 520-394-9495 Tickets $25 for SCFPA members $30 for non-members Champagne reception immediately following the concert

January 5 1030am - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological site See Page 9 for detailsJan 8 Noon-4pm amp Jan 19 930am-1230pm - Frontier Printing Press Demo - Tubac Presidio Fee included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children freeThursday Jan 12 ndash 7 pm ndash Lecture ldquoHistoric Bridges in Arizona and Their engineersrdquo Santa Cruz Valley Chapter Arizona Archaeological Society 50 Bridge Road Tubac Engineer Jerry Cannon and planner Patricia Morris trace Arizonarsquos historic bridges Free Contact Alan Sorkowitz 520-207-7151Jan 14 - 7 TO 9 pm - 2nd saturdayrdquo Tubac Barn Dance with live American amp Celtic fiddle music by ldquoContra Swingsrdquo Dance Calling by Becky Nankivell (No experience necessary) Wear comfortable clean shoes for the maple dance floor $5 per person Evolution Studio Circulo amp Avenida Goya behind Mariarsquos Grill Tubac httpwwwmeetupcomTubac-2nd-Saturday-Barn-Dance Additional dances scheduled for Feb 11 Mar 10 amp Apr 14Jan 20 12-3pm-spanish Colonial living History - Tubac Presidio See page 9 for detailsJan 20 amp 27 Walking Tour of Old Town Tubac - See page 9 for detailsThur Jan 26 - Noon ldquoHollywood and the santa Cruz Valleyrdquo Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual

Jan 15 2 to 4 pm - economic solutions amp Hope for the Future Nogales Hilltop Gallery - Free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515 See Page 7 for details

sAHUArITAFri amp sat - Jan 13-14 - 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert amp Fair - See page 7 for details

Other Places

sat Feb 4th -10 am to 9 pm amp sun Feb 5th -9 am to 7pm - Festival de los Caballeros de Coloacuten In celebration of our Patron Saint Childrenrsquos Activities Car Show on Saturday At San Felipe de Jesuacutes Parish 1901 North Joseacute Gallego Dr Nogales Sfjkofcorg - sfjknightsofcolumbusgmailcom

Page 13

Estate amp Moving Sales

Valenzuela Group bullGinny amp Buddy ValenzuelaHC65 Box 6256 Amado AZ 85645 (520) 398-9665

cougartrailwildbluenet bull wwwazseniorbuddiescom

senior Buddies is owned and operated by Ginny amp Buddy - working as a team to operate an honest reliable service Insured Call or email for free consultation We are a ldquocommission onlyrdquo company

HigH Speed Fixed WireleSS Internet (not satellite)

Arivacacom isLocallyOwned ampOperated

261-2411

Arivaca Christian Center- non denominational -

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

Wednesday Prayer Meeting amp Bible Study - 6 pm - Potluck at 500

Childrenrsquos Church bull Song Sunday bull Prayer Chain bull Fellowship

Sunday Praise amp Worship Service 600 pm

Rev Rebecca Gibson Pastor

17085 W Third Street PO Box 134 Arivaca 398-2825

Those who passed away in 2011Molly Membrila 11111

Muriel Noon 12011Manuel Gonzalez 21122Albert Dojaquez 21111

Bobby Keller 31711Yjinio Aguirre 32611

Kip Ripley 32611Donald Larkin 4711

Ernest Gisclair 41111Jerry Valenzuela 52011

Ralph Davis 53111Rusty Cummings 62311Monico Gonzales 7111

Carl Johnson 8411Mary Ann Daffron 8911

Anita Alvarez 82511Harry Free 92411

Sandra Cornwell 101211Tony Prevor 101811

DeYette Minard Johnson 101911Becky Sheets 102811

Brian Kiley 11711Dennis Pariso 111311

Angelina Jaurequi 111511Susie Cuestas Durbin 12511

James Johnson 122711

submitted by Mary Kasulaitis

Rebecca Lynn (Becky) was born to Tom and Carmela Kemper in Sacramento CA on June 17 1967 and passed from this life on October 28 2011 in Arivaca AZBecky who was very much a tomboy in her youth developed a tough direct no-nonsense exterior as she grew up (No doubt in part from the perpetual teasing and spoiling by her 4 older brothers) She also grew to have a very tender and generous heart along with a fearless spirit A direct result of the example set by her parents and older sisterBecky developed an affinity for horses early on and became an accomplished rider in both Western Saddle and Dressage Her early riding years were spent Barrel racing and pleasure riding in California with an opportunity to learn Dressage while living with her family in Germany Becky also herded cattle with her Dad and could often be seen riding the horses in and around ArivacaBecky also enjoyed reading music dancing children parties and traveling Becky was very social and took great pleasure in spending time with family and friends and her community She was always available to lend a hand Her most recent joy was found spending time with her granddaughter Brooke Another joy was watching wrestling with brother-in-law Paul Her joyful laughter could be heard all over the houseHer most significant work accomplishments came during her

tenure as Manager of the Arivaca Human Resources During Beckyrsquos 10 years there she met with elected government officials to retain or expand existing programs and services identify and propose new services and programs and secure adequate funding

to sustain them Beckyrsquos effective management ensured that many in need would receive vital life-sustaining services and financial aide Additionally Beckyrsquos guidance also helped many teens to stay on a healthy and productive pathBecky is survived by her two sons Anthony and Damien her granddaughter Brooke her mother Carmela Kemper her sister Linda Van Fossen her brothers Brian Tim and Michael Kemper 11 nieces and nephews and 4 great-nieces and nephews She is dearly loved and tremendously missed A community celebration of Beckyrsquos life was held at her parentrsquos home in Arivaca on November 19 2011 We are very thankful and grateful for the outpouring of love and generosity by the wonderful people of Arivaca during this time of sadness and lossSpecial thank you to Rebecca Gibson for helping us release Becky to Godrsquos careHer Loving Family

In Memory of Rebecca Lynn SheetsArivaca Fire District Report

Omar RoodAt the November reorganization Mark Dresang stated he did not want to continue as Chair I was elected to replace him Kathleen Wishnick was reelected as Treasurer and Terry Tompkins was reelected as ClerkAlso at the November meeting the application form for the Fire Chief position was finalized and posted If you are interested in the position you may access the application at our web site arivacafiredistrictorg The board intends to announce finalists for interviews at our January meeting If you have any questions you think we should ask the candidates please write them and give to one of the Board or to Patti Jent our Deputy Clerk We have also begun the process of outfitting one of our ambulances for Advanced Life Support services This service will only be available when a paramedic is on volunteer status but when that is the case the increased capability could be lifesavingAt the December meeting the Board reaffirmed our goal of applying for a Certificate of Need (CON) which if granted would allow the Fire District ambulance service to transport This would reduce the time to hospital for our citizens as the wait for Southwest Ambulance would be eliminated Since we do not have the resources to provide 247 coverage it is important to note that Southwest would keep their CON and provide backup service when our Fire District could not respond There will be costs associated with the CON but there is also increased revenue which should more than offset those costs Please feel free to speak to me or to any of our board members on your hopes or concerns for the Fire District

For a single subscription send $18 to

CONNECTIONPOB 338 middot Arivaca middot AZ 85601

Add a gift subscription for just $16

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Arivaca Meetings amp ActivitiessATUrDAYs every sat - 9am Marians Market - Downtown 1st sat - 9am - Human Resources rUMMAGe sAle 3rd sat - 1pm - AFCe Old School (or at Library--call first) 3pm Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting MONDAYs - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse 2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire District Auxilary - at the Fire House

TUesDAYs 2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-5239 3rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 398-0022last Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHUrsDAYs 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call 398-9859 3rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg - Fire HousesUNDAYs - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for seasonally changing times - 398-2839 1st sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop -Town water yard last sun - 530pm - Arivaca local Monthly Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home

FOr KIDs Tues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 pm Creative Play recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Community Center) Call Ellen 398-3010TeeN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WeDs - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIrl sCOUTs for all ages Contact Patti Hanson - 398- 9411FOr seNIOrsTeATIMe FOr seNIOrs (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmseNIOr OUTINGs One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771 seNIOr HIKING ClUB - Mondays at 8 am Call Ellen at the Arivaca Community Center for more information 398-3010

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patio

bull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use Microsoft Word Excel Publisher or Power Point

bull Homework help available

bullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch library hours are Closed sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and sat 9-5

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

Septic SyStemS Licensed Bonded amp insured

bull Free estimates bull References

bull 30 yrs experience

RD Ayers bull Arivaca cell 820-2947 bull 520-398-9654 rdsbackhoeservicegmailcom

RDrsquos BAcKHOe SeRVice

middot Perk tests middot GradinG middot trenchinG

middot certiFied insPector and desiGner

cOmplete inStAllAtiOn amp RepAiR

By Mary KasulaitisMark your calendars for two Arizona Humanities Council Speakers Bureau programs historian Jay Van Orden will present Warriors and Beyond A Closer Look at the Clothing Equipment and Lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache featuring the 1886 photos of C S Fly as well as other photos and his own extensive research This yearrsquos program by Jay promises to be as fascinating as last yearrsquos Friday January 20 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School 17180 W 4th Street ArivacaHistorian Tom Sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old School during the Arivaca Home Tour on Saturday January 28 from 10 am to 1 pm Tomrsquos Arizona History book is a standard in the field and the revised edition is being published in January

To celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial cowboy folk musician Greg Scott will present a program The (Sometimes) Rocky Road to Statehood in Poetry and Song illustrating the path from Territory to Statehood for Arizona-- a decade-long struggle on Saturday February 11 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School The Book Club meets on the Second Tuesday of the Month at 2 pm This month we are reading Still Alice by Lisa Genova Come and join us for some eclectic reading Call the Arivaca Library for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Mary or Coey for more information at 594-5239

library news

4-H christmas cookie Day

submitted by Barbara StockwellNine of the older 4-H members leaders Barbara Hogg and Barbara Stockwell and parents Lindle Hamilton Chris Stockwell and Bryan Hayes with the 4-H Clubrsquos best friend and supporter Dotti Rees came together after a short 4-H business meeting (also attended by project leaders Tony Arvizu and Jack Rees) to put together 24 cookie plates for Arivaca seniors and some of the supportive entities in our town An amazing amount of delicious cookies were brought by everyone and the plates were piled high All took part in the

Above COOkIE DAy work crew front JT and Jakie Hogg back l to r Paul Arvizu Jacob Ignacio Josiah Hamilton Andie Lynn Stockwell Geno Johnson Elora Arvizu and Sienna Wallen

Right Melva Robin gets a hug from Dotti Rees along with her plate of cookies

fun which was followed by pizza cooked by Chris A few extra cookies were eaten for dessert Then Lindle Dotti and Bryan loaded up their vehicles and drove us all over the townsite hills and valleys of Arivaca We sang carols at the stops and fun was had by all One of the last stops was at Mary Scottrsquos home It was an oasis in the desert as everyone was tired and thirsty by that time Mother ldquoMrdquo graciously received her cookies and Mary filled cups of water for the crowd There were treats too We were so thankful for the rest break Kids performing at the annual Winterfest held at the Arivaca Community

Center in December The evening was filled with a delicious dessert buffet performances people playing music good conversations and a raffle that netted some lucky folks wonderful prizes This event is a fund raiser to help support the Center

GrAss-FeD BeeF available at the Amado Mini Market Locally grown on irrigated pasture

FOr reNT-rV hookup Amado private ranch corrals available pool includes water $300 520-248-3333

COsMOserVICes Revelatory Teachings and discussions from The URANTIA Book at Avalon Gardens EcoVillage Tumacacori---Spiritual Leaders Gabriel of Urantia and Niaacutenn Emerson Chase Sundays 1000 am Hear the CosmoWorship Bright amp Morning Star Choir Organic lunch follows Tours Available Donations appreciated We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

40 ACres ndash Moyza Ranch Road $149900-Rolling hills amp flat area for pasturegarden located just frac34 from paved Arivaca road 12 miles from I-19 Owner FinancingCall Donna Schenek REALTOR 520-403-5032 Coldwell Banker (Donnaschenekazmovescom)

FOr sAle BY OWNer 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $295000 Terms Call 480-993-8272

MAssAGe IN ArIVACA or Green Valley by Kathi Abbott I will come to your home Make appointments at your convenience 520-904-9442

DeBBIe Thompson is celebrating her birthday on January 21st ndash she will be 58 years old She invites everyone to a potluck party at La Gitana Cantina from 4 to 6 pm Karoake or bring your instruments and play ndash she loves music

JANrsquos TlC amp KIsses - Pet Grooming 398-2603

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

FOr sAle Or reNT - BY OWNer 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

ArT IN AMADO Buffalo Son Studio - Open Draw every Saturday morning 9am - 12pm Bring your drawing materials and join others in the practice of drawing from observation Coming in February Buffalo Son Studio a satellite location for The Drawing Studio Drawing Fundamentals Level 1 An eight week course designed for the beginner as well as those with some background to learndeepen their understanding of drawing principals towards a more effective drawing practice and the core of what it is to draw which is how to observe Starts Sunday Feb 12th thru April 1st 1pm - 4pm Call The Drawing Studio (520) 629-0947 or visit wwwthedrawingstudioorg to register Buffalo Son Studio is located 9 Amado-Montosa Rd off the East Frontage Rd between I-19 Exits 42 amp 48 call 398-9144 for more information Happy New Year to All

CONCerT 2PM sAT JAN7 rOsTADT GeNerATIONs CONCerT Southwest amp Mexican music at the UU Church at Amado TerritoryI-19Exit 48 E Call Marla 520-0890 for tickets

ArIVACA QIGONG will meet at the Community Center on second Saturdays 114 211 and 310 from 10 am lsquotil noon Two complete programs beginners from 10-11 cleansing from11-12 Qigong is not strenuous and can be done seated Suggested donation $5 Call Mary at 398-0022 with questions

rV $20day $100Week $300Month Full Hookup Electric incld Tent$10 wwwuniversalranchrvcom 760-608-3386

2+ ACres Arivaca Ranch Rd near Arivaca all paved Roads Property fenced with well workshop storage and studio apartment Double-wide needs work $68500 OWC trade possible Discount for cash 520- 760-1981

Page 19 COst 25 CEnts PEr wOrD bullYoucount-Iaccept

PaymentmustbemadepriortopublicationForFreeampNon-profitadsONLY-NoCharge

NOPHONEORDERSPLEASE-OnlywrittenadsacceptedbullDeadline 26th of each month

to Place an Un-Classified Ad Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email soAZVoxaolcom

Un-Classifieds

UrANTIA Book Fellowship Meeting and Classes---Mondays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon Organic Gardens EcoVillage facilitated by Elders and Ministers of Global Community Communications Alliance We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

rDrsquos BACKHOe serVICe Septic Systems Perk Tests Trenching amp Grading Free estimates 30 yrs exp Federally certified Licensed amp Insured RD Ayers 520-398-9654

May you have a happy amp prosperous New Year

Page 15

Robertos Electric bullResidential amp Commercial

cell 305-0729 English 398-3044

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

Johnnie lakersquos

520-399-1302

Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake

680 W Camino Casa VerdeGreen Valley AZ 85614

selected for

Pima Countyrsquos SBC

Small Business of the Year Award

Tradesmen

HAVe A DrUG PrOBleM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAl-ANON FAMIlY GrOUPs Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon 11am Beginner Mtg Mon 12pm Thurs 7pm Fri 11am Info 520-323-2229 or www al-anon-az org

TUBAC Al-ANON AA MTGs Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ArIVACA AA MeeTINGs Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONers-AA mtg Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

Ar e A suppor T meeT ings

CEDAR CREEK Services

In business in Arizona 30 years

Located In Arivaca

520-398-3326Cell 520-975-1127

bull WELL DRILLING ∙ PLumbING REPAIRs

bull PumP INsTALLATION amp REPAIRsbull WATER sTORAGE TANKs bull sEPTIC TANKs- NEW amp REPAIRbull uNDERGROuND uTILITIEs bull EXCAVATION amp GRADING

bull bACKHOE amp DumP TRuCK sERVICE

bullbullbull FREE ESTIMATES bullbullbull

Dan Haughtbull Licensedbull bondedbull Insured

Amado Space CorralFor all your storage needs

Located next to Amado Post Office

398-9431

We price match

Page 16 january 2012 ConneCtion

m Places to Go m People to See m Things to Do

In Arivaca In Tubac In Amado In Green Val

In Nogales

In Patagonia

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

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

Index of Spanish common names

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

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

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

sat Jan7 -2 PM ronstadt Generations Michael Ronstadt and sons will sing and play music from the Southwest and Mexico This Tucson group has played to packed houses across the US At UU Church at Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48E Call Marla for tickets 520-0890

Thursdays starting Jan 12 4-6 PM 8 week course on EMERSONrsquoS ESSAYS $140 plus text facilitated by Rev Donna Maurer Call Sonoran Desert Center 625-6100

sat January 28 ndash 1030 ndash Noon - starts a monthly series of presentations featuring roy Purcellrsquos original portfolios including readings and artwork The Overview with readings from ldquoThe Wayfarerrdquo and original artwork Free Next on February 18 ldquoVoices from the Dustrdquo - $15 Conact 625-6100 or Visit wwwtheinsidejourneycom at The Sonoran Desert Center East Amado

First Saturday January 7th New Yearrsquos ResolutionRevolution Peace Love Party - Farmersrsquo MarketCraft Fair - Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La GitanA Cantina Snack Luck and Band JamFriday January 20 - 1 pm at the Old School Historian Jay Van Orden on Warriors and Beyond a closer look at the clothing equipment and lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache Sat Jan 28 - 10 am - 4 pm - Arivaca Home Tour See page 7 for full detailsSaturday Jan 21 - 7pm Music at La Gitana Cantina - Josh Ciccis band The Good Little Thievessat Jan 28 - 10 am to 1 pm Historian Tom sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old school during the Arivaca Home Tour sat Feb 4 - 10 am - 4 pm - First Saturday event - The rockin Mineral show

Jan 28 530 pm - Social hour and silent auction followed by dinner and entertainment by Reverie a Tucson-based band performing music from several decades CeleBrATION OF HOPe - Diamond Center Desert Diamond Casino on Pima Mine Road A fund-raiser for Casa Community Services Casa serves the greater Green Valley community with Adult Day Health Care Los Nintildeos del Valle Preschool and Child Care Behavioral Health Services and the Casa Community Center Tickets $100person or tables of 8 $720 Contact Joanne at 625-2273 ext 39 For information about any of Casarsquos services please visit their web site at wwwcasagvorg

TUCsONJan 21 - Aug 20 -HOPI QUIlTs eXHIBIT - Arizona State Museum on the U of A campus just inside the Main Gate at Park Ave and University Blvd Tucson wwwstatemuseumarizonaedu

sonoita Creek state Natural AreaPatagonia lake state Park Sat Jan 7 7pm ndash Clovis Cultures in the San Pedro Valley

Mon Jan 9 430pm ndash Moonlight Hike see Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake by moonlight Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 14 7pm ndash Sonoita Creek State Natural Area lecture

Sat Jan 21 7pm - Ghost Towns amp Mining Camps of Santa Cruz County

Tues Jan 24 9am ndash Guided hike Blackhawk TrailVista Loop in the Sonoita Creek Natural Area Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 28 700 PM ndash Discover Patagonia Lake amp Sonoita Creek ndash Past amp Present lecture

Visitor Center Park Entrance $10 per Vehicle (4 Persons)

WILLCOx

Jan 12-15 - Wings Over Willcox one of southeastern Arizonarsquos favorite events for the past 18 years The 19th annual WOW Birding and Nature Festival has been honored with selection as an official Arizona Centennial event The WOW committee and volunteers have planned a spectacular festival with a Centennial theme and invite everyone to come join them on Complete information is available online at wwwwingsoverwillcoxcom where registration can be completed or by calling 1-800-200-2272

sunday Jan 22 - 4 pm - Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts concert - lobby Sunrise Bank of Tucson on Grande Ave in Nogales AZ The Crsquoest si Bon Quintet will transport you to a French cafe on the Left Bank Angela Rossi leader of Crsquoest Si Bon has an amazing repertoire that traverses traditional classical and jazz genres and explores over five centuries of music Tickets available online at wwwscfpapresentsorg or by calling 520-394-9495 Tickets $25 for SCFPA members $30 for non-members Champagne reception immediately following the concert

January 5 1030am - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological site See Page 9 for detailsJan 8 Noon-4pm amp Jan 19 930am-1230pm - Frontier Printing Press Demo - Tubac Presidio Fee included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children freeThursday Jan 12 ndash 7 pm ndash Lecture ldquoHistoric Bridges in Arizona and Their engineersrdquo Santa Cruz Valley Chapter Arizona Archaeological Society 50 Bridge Road Tubac Engineer Jerry Cannon and planner Patricia Morris trace Arizonarsquos historic bridges Free Contact Alan Sorkowitz 520-207-7151Jan 14 - 7 TO 9 pm - 2nd saturdayrdquo Tubac Barn Dance with live American amp Celtic fiddle music by ldquoContra Swingsrdquo Dance Calling by Becky Nankivell (No experience necessary) Wear comfortable clean shoes for the maple dance floor $5 per person Evolution Studio Circulo amp Avenida Goya behind Mariarsquos Grill Tubac httpwwwmeetupcomTubac-2nd-Saturday-Barn-Dance Additional dances scheduled for Feb 11 Mar 10 amp Apr 14Jan 20 12-3pm-spanish Colonial living History - Tubac Presidio See page 9 for detailsJan 20 amp 27 Walking Tour of Old Town Tubac - See page 9 for detailsThur Jan 26 - Noon ldquoHollywood and the santa Cruz Valleyrdquo Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual

Jan 15 2 to 4 pm - economic solutions amp Hope for the Future Nogales Hilltop Gallery - Free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515 See Page 7 for details

sAHUArITAFri amp sat - Jan 13-14 - 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert amp Fair - See page 7 for details

Other Places

sat Feb 4th -10 am to 9 pm amp sun Feb 5th -9 am to 7pm - Festival de los Caballeros de Coloacuten In celebration of our Patron Saint Childrenrsquos Activities Car Show on Saturday At San Felipe de Jesuacutes Parish 1901 North Joseacute Gallego Dr Nogales Sfjkofcorg - sfjknightsofcolumbusgmailcom

Page 14 january 2012 ConneCtion

Arivaca Meetings amp ActivitiessATUrDAYs every sat - 9am Marians Market - Downtown 1st sat - 9am - Human Resources rUMMAGe sAle 3rd sat - 1pm - AFCe Old School (or at Library--call first) 3pm Friends of the Arivaca Library - Board Meeting MONDAYs - 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call Nancy 398-9859 530- 630 pm - silent Meditation at Old Schoolhouse 2nd Mon - 630pm - Ariv Fire District Auxilary - at the Fire House

TUesDAYs 2nd Tues- 2pm Arivaca Library Book Club call 594-5239 3rd Tues - 7pm - Adyashanti Gathering Call for info 398-0022last Weds - 4pm - Arivaca Clinic meeting at the ClinicTHUrsDAYs 4pm - Gentle Yoga at Old Schoolhouse Call 398-9859 3rd Thurs - 7pm - Arivaca Fire District board mtg - Fire HousesUNDAYs - am - Heat Yoga (Comm Garden Yoga Greenhouse) Call for seasonally changing times - 398-2839 1st sun - 330pm - Arivaca Water Coop -Town water yard last sun - 530pm - Arivaca local Monthly Potluck at Obe Sweetwaterrsquos home

FOr KIDs Tues amp Thurs - 10 am to 12 pm Creative Play recreation (ages 5-12) amp KAPP (ages 3-5) (Community Center) Call Ellen 398-3010TeeN NIGHT - Call Ellen 398-3010 WeDs - 1130am Pre-school amp Toddler Story Hour Arivaca LibraryBabytime at 1130 am on FridaysGIrl sCOUTs for all ages Contact Patti Hanson - 398- 9411FOr seNIOrsTeATIMe FOr seNIOrs (Arivaca Christian Center) Fridays - 1 - 3 pmseNIOr OUTINGs One trip per month Call 398-3010 or 398-2771 seNIOr HIKING ClUB - Mondays at 8 am Call Ellen at the Arivaca Community Center for more information 398-3010

at the Library bull WiFi - access available on patio

bull Free Computer classes Individual help or tutoring - Internet use Microsoft Word Excel Publisher or Power Point

bull Homework help available

bullPima County Public Libraryrsquos Virtual Library at wwwlibrarypimagov

Caviglia-arivaca branch library hours are Closed sundays and mondays tues and Wed 11-8 thurs 10 ndash 6 Fri 11-5 and sat 9-5

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

Septic SyStemS Licensed Bonded amp insured

bull Free estimates bull References

bull 30 yrs experience

RD Ayers bull Arivaca cell 820-2947 bull 520-398-9654 rdsbackhoeservicegmailcom

RDrsquos BAcKHOe SeRVice

middot Perk tests middot GradinG middot trenchinG

middot certiFied insPector and desiGner

cOmplete inStAllAtiOn amp RepAiR

By Mary KasulaitisMark your calendars for two Arizona Humanities Council Speakers Bureau programs historian Jay Van Orden will present Warriors and Beyond A Closer Look at the Clothing Equipment and Lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache featuring the 1886 photos of C S Fly as well as other photos and his own extensive research This yearrsquos program by Jay promises to be as fascinating as last yearrsquos Friday January 20 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School 17180 W 4th Street ArivacaHistorian Tom Sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old School during the Arivaca Home Tour on Saturday January 28 from 10 am to 1 pm Tomrsquos Arizona History book is a standard in the field and the revised edition is being published in January

To celebrate Arizonarsquos Centennial cowboy folk musician Greg Scott will present a program The (Sometimes) Rocky Road to Statehood in Poetry and Song illustrating the path from Territory to Statehood for Arizona-- a decade-long struggle on Saturday February 11 at 1 pm at the Arivaca Old School The Book Club meets on the Second Tuesday of the Month at 2 pm This month we are reading Still Alice by Lisa Genova Come and join us for some eclectic reading Call the Arivaca Library for more informationRemember to sign up for individualized computer instruction any time Call Mary or Coey for more information at 594-5239

library news

4-H christmas cookie Day

submitted by Barbara StockwellNine of the older 4-H members leaders Barbara Hogg and Barbara Stockwell and parents Lindle Hamilton Chris Stockwell and Bryan Hayes with the 4-H Clubrsquos best friend and supporter Dotti Rees came together after a short 4-H business meeting (also attended by project leaders Tony Arvizu and Jack Rees) to put together 24 cookie plates for Arivaca seniors and some of the supportive entities in our town An amazing amount of delicious cookies were brought by everyone and the plates were piled high All took part in the

Above COOkIE DAy work crew front JT and Jakie Hogg back l to r Paul Arvizu Jacob Ignacio Josiah Hamilton Andie Lynn Stockwell Geno Johnson Elora Arvizu and Sienna Wallen

Right Melva Robin gets a hug from Dotti Rees along with her plate of cookies

fun which was followed by pizza cooked by Chris A few extra cookies were eaten for dessert Then Lindle Dotti and Bryan loaded up their vehicles and drove us all over the townsite hills and valleys of Arivaca We sang carols at the stops and fun was had by all One of the last stops was at Mary Scottrsquos home It was an oasis in the desert as everyone was tired and thirsty by that time Mother ldquoMrdquo graciously received her cookies and Mary filled cups of water for the crowd There were treats too We were so thankful for the rest break Kids performing at the annual Winterfest held at the Arivaca Community

Center in December The evening was filled with a delicious dessert buffet performances people playing music good conversations and a raffle that netted some lucky folks wonderful prizes This event is a fund raiser to help support the Center

GrAss-FeD BeeF available at the Amado Mini Market Locally grown on irrigated pasture

FOr reNT-rV hookup Amado private ranch corrals available pool includes water $300 520-248-3333

COsMOserVICes Revelatory Teachings and discussions from The URANTIA Book at Avalon Gardens EcoVillage Tumacacori---Spiritual Leaders Gabriel of Urantia and Niaacutenn Emerson Chase Sundays 1000 am Hear the CosmoWorship Bright amp Morning Star Choir Organic lunch follows Tours Available Donations appreciated We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

40 ACres ndash Moyza Ranch Road $149900-Rolling hills amp flat area for pasturegarden located just frac34 from paved Arivaca road 12 miles from I-19 Owner FinancingCall Donna Schenek REALTOR 520-403-5032 Coldwell Banker (Donnaschenekazmovescom)

FOr sAle BY OWNer 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $295000 Terms Call 480-993-8272

MAssAGe IN ArIVACA or Green Valley by Kathi Abbott I will come to your home Make appointments at your convenience 520-904-9442

DeBBIe Thompson is celebrating her birthday on January 21st ndash she will be 58 years old She invites everyone to a potluck party at La Gitana Cantina from 4 to 6 pm Karoake or bring your instruments and play ndash she loves music

JANrsquos TlC amp KIsses - Pet Grooming 398-2603

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

FOr sAle Or reNT - BY OWNer 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

ArT IN AMADO Buffalo Son Studio - Open Draw every Saturday morning 9am - 12pm Bring your drawing materials and join others in the practice of drawing from observation Coming in February Buffalo Son Studio a satellite location for The Drawing Studio Drawing Fundamentals Level 1 An eight week course designed for the beginner as well as those with some background to learndeepen their understanding of drawing principals towards a more effective drawing practice and the core of what it is to draw which is how to observe Starts Sunday Feb 12th thru April 1st 1pm - 4pm Call The Drawing Studio (520) 629-0947 or visit wwwthedrawingstudioorg to register Buffalo Son Studio is located 9 Amado-Montosa Rd off the East Frontage Rd between I-19 Exits 42 amp 48 call 398-9144 for more information Happy New Year to All

CONCerT 2PM sAT JAN7 rOsTADT GeNerATIONs CONCerT Southwest amp Mexican music at the UU Church at Amado TerritoryI-19Exit 48 E Call Marla 520-0890 for tickets

ArIVACA QIGONG will meet at the Community Center on second Saturdays 114 211 and 310 from 10 am lsquotil noon Two complete programs beginners from 10-11 cleansing from11-12 Qigong is not strenuous and can be done seated Suggested donation $5 Call Mary at 398-0022 with questions

rV $20day $100Week $300Month Full Hookup Electric incld Tent$10 wwwuniversalranchrvcom 760-608-3386

2+ ACres Arivaca Ranch Rd near Arivaca all paved Roads Property fenced with well workshop storage and studio apartment Double-wide needs work $68500 OWC trade possible Discount for cash 520- 760-1981

Page 19 COst 25 CEnts PEr wOrD bullYoucount-Iaccept

PaymentmustbemadepriortopublicationForFreeampNon-profitadsONLY-NoCharge

NOPHONEORDERSPLEASE-OnlywrittenadsacceptedbullDeadline 26th of each month

to Place an Un-Classified Ad Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email soAZVoxaolcom

Un-Classifieds

UrANTIA Book Fellowship Meeting and Classes---Mondays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon Organic Gardens EcoVillage facilitated by Elders and Ministers of Global Community Communications Alliance We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

rDrsquos BACKHOe serVICe Septic Systems Perk Tests Trenching amp Grading Free estimates 30 yrs exp Federally certified Licensed amp Insured RD Ayers 520-398-9654

May you have a happy amp prosperous New Year

Page 15

Robertos Electric bullResidential amp Commercial

cell 305-0729 English 398-3044

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

Johnnie lakersquos

520-399-1302

Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake

680 W Camino Casa VerdeGreen Valley AZ 85614

selected for

Pima Countyrsquos SBC

Small Business of the Year Award

Tradesmen

HAVe A DrUG PrOBleM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAl-ANON FAMIlY GrOUPs Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon 11am Beginner Mtg Mon 12pm Thurs 7pm Fri 11am Info 520-323-2229 or www al-anon-az org

TUBAC Al-ANON AA MTGs Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ArIVACA AA MeeTINGs Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONers-AA mtg Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

Ar e A suppor T meeT ings

CEDAR CREEK Services

In business in Arizona 30 years

Located In Arivaca

520-398-3326Cell 520-975-1127

bull WELL DRILLING ∙ PLumbING REPAIRs

bull PumP INsTALLATION amp REPAIRsbull WATER sTORAGE TANKs bull sEPTIC TANKs- NEW amp REPAIRbull uNDERGROuND uTILITIEs bull EXCAVATION amp GRADING

bull bACKHOE amp DumP TRuCK sERVICE

bullbullbull FREE ESTIMATES bullbullbull

Dan Haughtbull Licensedbull bondedbull Insured

Amado Space CorralFor all your storage needs

Located next to Amado Post Office

398-9431

We price match

Page 16 january 2012 ConneCtion

m Places to Go m People to See m Things to Do

In Arivaca In Tubac In Amado In Green Val

In Nogales

In Patagonia

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

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

Index of Spanish common names

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

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

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

sat Jan7 -2 PM ronstadt Generations Michael Ronstadt and sons will sing and play music from the Southwest and Mexico This Tucson group has played to packed houses across the US At UU Church at Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48E Call Marla for tickets 520-0890

Thursdays starting Jan 12 4-6 PM 8 week course on EMERSONrsquoS ESSAYS $140 plus text facilitated by Rev Donna Maurer Call Sonoran Desert Center 625-6100

sat January 28 ndash 1030 ndash Noon - starts a monthly series of presentations featuring roy Purcellrsquos original portfolios including readings and artwork The Overview with readings from ldquoThe Wayfarerrdquo and original artwork Free Next on February 18 ldquoVoices from the Dustrdquo - $15 Conact 625-6100 or Visit wwwtheinsidejourneycom at The Sonoran Desert Center East Amado

First Saturday January 7th New Yearrsquos ResolutionRevolution Peace Love Party - Farmersrsquo MarketCraft Fair - Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La GitanA Cantina Snack Luck and Band JamFriday January 20 - 1 pm at the Old School Historian Jay Van Orden on Warriors and Beyond a closer look at the clothing equipment and lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache Sat Jan 28 - 10 am - 4 pm - Arivaca Home Tour See page 7 for full detailsSaturday Jan 21 - 7pm Music at La Gitana Cantina - Josh Ciccis band The Good Little Thievessat Jan 28 - 10 am to 1 pm Historian Tom sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old school during the Arivaca Home Tour sat Feb 4 - 10 am - 4 pm - First Saturday event - The rockin Mineral show

Jan 28 530 pm - Social hour and silent auction followed by dinner and entertainment by Reverie a Tucson-based band performing music from several decades CeleBrATION OF HOPe - Diamond Center Desert Diamond Casino on Pima Mine Road A fund-raiser for Casa Community Services Casa serves the greater Green Valley community with Adult Day Health Care Los Nintildeos del Valle Preschool and Child Care Behavioral Health Services and the Casa Community Center Tickets $100person or tables of 8 $720 Contact Joanne at 625-2273 ext 39 For information about any of Casarsquos services please visit their web site at wwwcasagvorg

TUCsONJan 21 - Aug 20 -HOPI QUIlTs eXHIBIT - Arizona State Museum on the U of A campus just inside the Main Gate at Park Ave and University Blvd Tucson wwwstatemuseumarizonaedu

sonoita Creek state Natural AreaPatagonia lake state Park Sat Jan 7 7pm ndash Clovis Cultures in the San Pedro Valley

Mon Jan 9 430pm ndash Moonlight Hike see Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake by moonlight Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 14 7pm ndash Sonoita Creek State Natural Area lecture

Sat Jan 21 7pm - Ghost Towns amp Mining Camps of Santa Cruz County

Tues Jan 24 9am ndash Guided hike Blackhawk TrailVista Loop in the Sonoita Creek Natural Area Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 28 700 PM ndash Discover Patagonia Lake amp Sonoita Creek ndash Past amp Present lecture

Visitor Center Park Entrance $10 per Vehicle (4 Persons)

WILLCOx

Jan 12-15 - Wings Over Willcox one of southeastern Arizonarsquos favorite events for the past 18 years The 19th annual WOW Birding and Nature Festival has been honored with selection as an official Arizona Centennial event The WOW committee and volunteers have planned a spectacular festival with a Centennial theme and invite everyone to come join them on Complete information is available online at wwwwingsoverwillcoxcom where registration can be completed or by calling 1-800-200-2272

sunday Jan 22 - 4 pm - Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts concert - lobby Sunrise Bank of Tucson on Grande Ave in Nogales AZ The Crsquoest si Bon Quintet will transport you to a French cafe on the Left Bank Angela Rossi leader of Crsquoest Si Bon has an amazing repertoire that traverses traditional classical and jazz genres and explores over five centuries of music Tickets available online at wwwscfpapresentsorg or by calling 520-394-9495 Tickets $25 for SCFPA members $30 for non-members Champagne reception immediately following the concert

January 5 1030am - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological site See Page 9 for detailsJan 8 Noon-4pm amp Jan 19 930am-1230pm - Frontier Printing Press Demo - Tubac Presidio Fee included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children freeThursday Jan 12 ndash 7 pm ndash Lecture ldquoHistoric Bridges in Arizona and Their engineersrdquo Santa Cruz Valley Chapter Arizona Archaeological Society 50 Bridge Road Tubac Engineer Jerry Cannon and planner Patricia Morris trace Arizonarsquos historic bridges Free Contact Alan Sorkowitz 520-207-7151Jan 14 - 7 TO 9 pm - 2nd saturdayrdquo Tubac Barn Dance with live American amp Celtic fiddle music by ldquoContra Swingsrdquo Dance Calling by Becky Nankivell (No experience necessary) Wear comfortable clean shoes for the maple dance floor $5 per person Evolution Studio Circulo amp Avenida Goya behind Mariarsquos Grill Tubac httpwwwmeetupcomTubac-2nd-Saturday-Barn-Dance Additional dances scheduled for Feb 11 Mar 10 amp Apr 14Jan 20 12-3pm-spanish Colonial living History - Tubac Presidio See page 9 for detailsJan 20 amp 27 Walking Tour of Old Town Tubac - See page 9 for detailsThur Jan 26 - Noon ldquoHollywood and the santa Cruz Valleyrdquo Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual

Jan 15 2 to 4 pm - economic solutions amp Hope for the Future Nogales Hilltop Gallery - Free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515 See Page 7 for details

sAHUArITAFri amp sat - Jan 13-14 - 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert amp Fair - See page 7 for details

Other Places

sat Feb 4th -10 am to 9 pm amp sun Feb 5th -9 am to 7pm - Festival de los Caballeros de Coloacuten In celebration of our Patron Saint Childrenrsquos Activities Car Show on Saturday At San Felipe de Jesuacutes Parish 1901 North Joseacute Gallego Dr Nogales Sfjkofcorg - sfjknightsofcolumbusgmailcom

GrAss-FeD BeeF available at the Amado Mini Market Locally grown on irrigated pasture

FOr reNT-rV hookup Amado private ranch corrals available pool includes water $300 520-248-3333

COsMOserVICes Revelatory Teachings and discussions from The URANTIA Book at Avalon Gardens EcoVillage Tumacacori---Spiritual Leaders Gabriel of Urantia and Niaacutenn Emerson Chase Sundays 1000 am Hear the CosmoWorship Bright amp Morning Star Choir Organic lunch follows Tours Available Donations appreciated We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

40 ACres ndash Moyza Ranch Road $149900-Rolling hills amp flat area for pasturegarden located just frac34 from paved Arivaca road 12 miles from I-19 Owner FinancingCall Donna Schenek REALTOR 520-403-5032 Coldwell Banker (Donnaschenekazmovescom)

FOr sAle BY OWNer 20 Acres secluded in a canyon on Cedar Creek Rd Arivaca AZ 2240 sq ft 2002 4-bedroom 3-bath home w18 x 80 vaulted ceiling deck wwet bar and ceiling fans Separate adobe wall BBQ area and landscaped shaded yard all enclosed by block wall 24x32 adobe block shop wconcrete floor electric and 21 ft electric door 4-stall metal horse barn powerwater electric horse walker Enclosed tennis court horse shoe pit volleyball and more $295000 Terms Call 480-993-8272

MAssAGe IN ArIVACA or Green Valley by Kathi Abbott I will come to your home Make appointments at your convenience 520-904-9442

DeBBIe Thompson is celebrating her birthday on January 21st ndash she will be 58 years old She invites everyone to a potluck party at La Gitana Cantina from 4 to 6 pm Karoake or bring your instruments and play ndash she loves music

JANrsquos TlC amp KIsses - Pet Grooming 398-2603

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

FOr sAle Or reNT - BY OWNer 43 acrefor $47000 Home site with excellent views On the corner of Hardscrabble and Cedar Creek Rd Power water septic and phone Terms Call 480-993-8272

ArT IN AMADO Buffalo Son Studio - Open Draw every Saturday morning 9am - 12pm Bring your drawing materials and join others in the practice of drawing from observation Coming in February Buffalo Son Studio a satellite location for The Drawing Studio Drawing Fundamentals Level 1 An eight week course designed for the beginner as well as those with some background to learndeepen their understanding of drawing principals towards a more effective drawing practice and the core of what it is to draw which is how to observe Starts Sunday Feb 12th thru April 1st 1pm - 4pm Call The Drawing Studio (520) 629-0947 or visit wwwthedrawingstudioorg to register Buffalo Son Studio is located 9 Amado-Montosa Rd off the East Frontage Rd between I-19 Exits 42 amp 48 call 398-9144 for more information Happy New Year to All

CONCerT 2PM sAT JAN7 rOsTADT GeNerATIONs CONCerT Southwest amp Mexican music at the UU Church at Amado TerritoryI-19Exit 48 E Call Marla 520-0890 for tickets

ArIVACA QIGONG will meet at the Community Center on second Saturdays 114 211 and 310 from 10 am lsquotil noon Two complete programs beginners from 10-11 cleansing from11-12 Qigong is not strenuous and can be done seated Suggested donation $5 Call Mary at 398-0022 with questions

rV $20day $100Week $300Month Full Hookup Electric incld Tent$10 wwwuniversalranchrvcom 760-608-3386

2+ ACres Arivaca Ranch Rd near Arivaca all paved Roads Property fenced with well workshop storage and studio apartment Double-wide needs work $68500 OWC trade possible Discount for cash 520- 760-1981

Page 19 COst 25 CEnts PEr wOrD bullYoucount-Iaccept

PaymentmustbemadepriortopublicationForFreeampNon-profitadsONLY-NoCharge

NOPHONEORDERSPLEASE-OnlywrittenadsacceptedbullDeadline 26th of each month

to Place an Un-Classified Ad Mail to Connection POB 338 Arivaca AZ 85601 or email soAZVoxaolcom

Un-Classifieds

UrANTIA Book Fellowship Meeting and Classes---Mondays 730 pm-900 pm at Avalon Organic Gardens EcoVillage facilitated by Elders and Ministers of Global Community Communications Alliance We are the 99 spiritualutionorg Call first (520) 603-9932

rDrsquos BACKHOe serVICe Septic Systems Perk Tests Trenching amp Grading Free estimates 30 yrs exp Federally certified Licensed amp Insured RD Ayers 520-398-9654

May you have a happy amp prosperous New Year

Page 15

Robertos Electric bullResidential amp Commercial

cell 305-0729 English 398-3044

WHITLOCKrsquoS AUTO BODY REPAIR Color matching Some Mechanical

Insurance Estimates Welcome Air Conditioning Repair

398-9734

Johnnie lakersquos

520-399-1302

Complete Automotive Service and Repairbull Over 30 years experience bull

Johnnie Lake CFIFord Master TechnicianASE Master TechnicianLicensed and Insured

Proprietors Johnnie amp Edie Lake

680 W Camino Casa VerdeGreen Valley AZ 85614

selected for

Pima Countyrsquos SBC

Small Business of the Year Award

Tradesmen

HAVe A DrUG PrOBleM We can help NA Mtgs 630 M W amp F Sahuarita Serenity Group Sahuarita Baptist Church 2875 E Sahuarita RdAl-ANON FAMIlY GrOUPs Green Valley St Francis Episcopal Church 600 S La Canada Mon 11am Beginner Mtg Mon 12pm Thurs 7pm Fri 11am Info 520-323-2229 or www al-anon-az org

TUBAC Al-ANON AA MTGs Weds 7pm - Tubac Community Ctr 50 Bridge Rd Hotline 624-4183ArIVACA AA MeeTINGs Saturdays 8am next to Gadsden CoffeeAMADO NOONers-AA mtg Unitarian Church Amado Territory every Saturday at 1200 I-19 to exit 48 turn East

Ar e A suppor T meeT ings

CEDAR CREEK Services

In business in Arizona 30 years

Located In Arivaca

520-398-3326Cell 520-975-1127

bull WELL DRILLING ∙ PLumbING REPAIRs

bull PumP INsTALLATION amp REPAIRsbull WATER sTORAGE TANKs bull sEPTIC TANKs- NEW amp REPAIRbull uNDERGROuND uTILITIEs bull EXCAVATION amp GRADING

bull bACKHOE amp DumP TRuCK sERVICE

bullbullbull FREE ESTIMATES bullbullbull

Dan Haughtbull Licensedbull bondedbull Insured

Amado Space CorralFor all your storage needs

Located next to Amado Post Office

398-9431

We price match

Page 16 january 2012 ConneCtion

m Places to Go m People to See m Things to Do

In Arivaca In Tubac In Amado In Green Val

In Nogales

In Patagonia

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

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

Index of Spanish common names

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

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

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

sat Jan7 -2 PM ronstadt Generations Michael Ronstadt and sons will sing and play music from the Southwest and Mexico This Tucson group has played to packed houses across the US At UU Church at Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48E Call Marla for tickets 520-0890

Thursdays starting Jan 12 4-6 PM 8 week course on EMERSONrsquoS ESSAYS $140 plus text facilitated by Rev Donna Maurer Call Sonoran Desert Center 625-6100

sat January 28 ndash 1030 ndash Noon - starts a monthly series of presentations featuring roy Purcellrsquos original portfolios including readings and artwork The Overview with readings from ldquoThe Wayfarerrdquo and original artwork Free Next on February 18 ldquoVoices from the Dustrdquo - $15 Conact 625-6100 or Visit wwwtheinsidejourneycom at The Sonoran Desert Center East Amado

First Saturday January 7th New Yearrsquos ResolutionRevolution Peace Love Party - Farmersrsquo MarketCraft Fair - Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La GitanA Cantina Snack Luck and Band JamFriday January 20 - 1 pm at the Old School Historian Jay Van Orden on Warriors and Beyond a closer look at the clothing equipment and lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache Sat Jan 28 - 10 am - 4 pm - Arivaca Home Tour See page 7 for full detailsSaturday Jan 21 - 7pm Music at La Gitana Cantina - Josh Ciccis band The Good Little Thievessat Jan 28 - 10 am to 1 pm Historian Tom sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old school during the Arivaca Home Tour sat Feb 4 - 10 am - 4 pm - First Saturday event - The rockin Mineral show

Jan 28 530 pm - Social hour and silent auction followed by dinner and entertainment by Reverie a Tucson-based band performing music from several decades CeleBrATION OF HOPe - Diamond Center Desert Diamond Casino on Pima Mine Road A fund-raiser for Casa Community Services Casa serves the greater Green Valley community with Adult Day Health Care Los Nintildeos del Valle Preschool and Child Care Behavioral Health Services and the Casa Community Center Tickets $100person or tables of 8 $720 Contact Joanne at 625-2273 ext 39 For information about any of Casarsquos services please visit their web site at wwwcasagvorg

TUCsONJan 21 - Aug 20 -HOPI QUIlTs eXHIBIT - Arizona State Museum on the U of A campus just inside the Main Gate at Park Ave and University Blvd Tucson wwwstatemuseumarizonaedu

sonoita Creek state Natural AreaPatagonia lake state Park Sat Jan 7 7pm ndash Clovis Cultures in the San Pedro Valley

Mon Jan 9 430pm ndash Moonlight Hike see Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake by moonlight Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 14 7pm ndash Sonoita Creek State Natural Area lecture

Sat Jan 21 7pm - Ghost Towns amp Mining Camps of Santa Cruz County

Tues Jan 24 9am ndash Guided hike Blackhawk TrailVista Loop in the Sonoita Creek Natural Area Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 28 700 PM ndash Discover Patagonia Lake amp Sonoita Creek ndash Past amp Present lecture

Visitor Center Park Entrance $10 per Vehicle (4 Persons)

WILLCOx

Jan 12-15 - Wings Over Willcox one of southeastern Arizonarsquos favorite events for the past 18 years The 19th annual WOW Birding and Nature Festival has been honored with selection as an official Arizona Centennial event The WOW committee and volunteers have planned a spectacular festival with a Centennial theme and invite everyone to come join them on Complete information is available online at wwwwingsoverwillcoxcom where registration can be completed or by calling 1-800-200-2272

sunday Jan 22 - 4 pm - Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts concert - lobby Sunrise Bank of Tucson on Grande Ave in Nogales AZ The Crsquoest si Bon Quintet will transport you to a French cafe on the Left Bank Angela Rossi leader of Crsquoest Si Bon has an amazing repertoire that traverses traditional classical and jazz genres and explores over five centuries of music Tickets available online at wwwscfpapresentsorg or by calling 520-394-9495 Tickets $25 for SCFPA members $30 for non-members Champagne reception immediately following the concert

January 5 1030am - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological site See Page 9 for detailsJan 8 Noon-4pm amp Jan 19 930am-1230pm - Frontier Printing Press Demo - Tubac Presidio Fee included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children freeThursday Jan 12 ndash 7 pm ndash Lecture ldquoHistoric Bridges in Arizona and Their engineersrdquo Santa Cruz Valley Chapter Arizona Archaeological Society 50 Bridge Road Tubac Engineer Jerry Cannon and planner Patricia Morris trace Arizonarsquos historic bridges Free Contact Alan Sorkowitz 520-207-7151Jan 14 - 7 TO 9 pm - 2nd saturdayrdquo Tubac Barn Dance with live American amp Celtic fiddle music by ldquoContra Swingsrdquo Dance Calling by Becky Nankivell (No experience necessary) Wear comfortable clean shoes for the maple dance floor $5 per person Evolution Studio Circulo amp Avenida Goya behind Mariarsquos Grill Tubac httpwwwmeetupcomTubac-2nd-Saturday-Barn-Dance Additional dances scheduled for Feb 11 Mar 10 amp Apr 14Jan 20 12-3pm-spanish Colonial living History - Tubac Presidio See page 9 for detailsJan 20 amp 27 Walking Tour of Old Town Tubac - See page 9 for detailsThur Jan 26 - Noon ldquoHollywood and the santa Cruz Valleyrdquo Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual

Jan 15 2 to 4 pm - economic solutions amp Hope for the Future Nogales Hilltop Gallery - Free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515 See Page 7 for details

sAHUArITAFri amp sat - Jan 13-14 - 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert amp Fair - See page 7 for details

Other Places

sat Feb 4th -10 am to 9 pm amp sun Feb 5th -9 am to 7pm - Festival de los Caballeros de Coloacuten In celebration of our Patron Saint Childrenrsquos Activities Car Show on Saturday At San Felipe de Jesuacutes Parish 1901 North Joseacute Gallego Dr Nogales Sfjkofcorg - sfjknightsofcolumbusgmailcom

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m Places to Go m People to See m Things to Do

In Arivaca In Tubac In Amado In Green Val

In Nogales

In Patagonia

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

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

Index of Spanish common names

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

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

to

flowering plants of arivaca

amp southern arizona

by Maggie Moe Milinovitch

Southern Arizona Wildflower Guide

sat Jan7 -2 PM ronstadt Generations Michael Ronstadt and sons will sing and play music from the Southwest and Mexico This Tucson group has played to packed houses across the US At UU Church at Amado Territory I-19 Exit 48E Call Marla for tickets 520-0890

Thursdays starting Jan 12 4-6 PM 8 week course on EMERSONrsquoS ESSAYS $140 plus text facilitated by Rev Donna Maurer Call Sonoran Desert Center 625-6100

sat January 28 ndash 1030 ndash Noon - starts a monthly series of presentations featuring roy Purcellrsquos original portfolios including readings and artwork The Overview with readings from ldquoThe Wayfarerrdquo and original artwork Free Next on February 18 ldquoVoices from the Dustrdquo - $15 Conact 625-6100 or Visit wwwtheinsidejourneycom at The Sonoran Desert Center East Amado

First Saturday January 7th New Yearrsquos ResolutionRevolution Peace Love Party - Farmersrsquo MarketCraft Fair - Noon - 5 pm - Patio Party La GitanA Cantina Snack Luck and Band JamFriday January 20 - 1 pm at the Old School Historian Jay Van Orden on Warriors and Beyond a closer look at the clothing equipment and lifestyle of the Chiricahua Apache Sat Jan 28 - 10 am - 4 pm - Arivaca Home Tour See page 7 for full detailsSaturday Jan 21 - 7pm Music at La Gitana Cantina - Josh Ciccis band The Good Little Thievessat Jan 28 - 10 am to 1 pm Historian Tom sheridan will be signing his Arizona A History revised edition at the Old school during the Arivaca Home Tour sat Feb 4 - 10 am - 4 pm - First Saturday event - The rockin Mineral show

Jan 28 530 pm - Social hour and silent auction followed by dinner and entertainment by Reverie a Tucson-based band performing music from several decades CeleBrATION OF HOPe - Diamond Center Desert Diamond Casino on Pima Mine Road A fund-raiser for Casa Community Services Casa serves the greater Green Valley community with Adult Day Health Care Los Nintildeos del Valle Preschool and Child Care Behavioral Health Services and the Casa Community Center Tickets $100person or tables of 8 $720 Contact Joanne at 625-2273 ext 39 For information about any of Casarsquos services please visit their web site at wwwcasagvorg

TUCsONJan 21 - Aug 20 -HOPI QUIlTs eXHIBIT - Arizona State Museum on the U of A campus just inside the Main Gate at Park Ave and University Blvd Tucson wwwstatemuseumarizonaedu

sonoita Creek state Natural AreaPatagonia lake state Park Sat Jan 7 7pm ndash Clovis Cultures in the San Pedro Valley

Mon Jan 9 430pm ndash Moonlight Hike see Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake by moonlight Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 14 7pm ndash Sonoita Creek State Natural Area lecture

Sat Jan 21 7pm - Ghost Towns amp Mining Camps of Santa Cruz County

Tues Jan 24 9am ndash Guided hike Blackhawk TrailVista Loop in the Sonoita Creek Natural Area Call to register 520-287-2791

Sat Jan 28 700 PM ndash Discover Patagonia Lake amp Sonoita Creek ndash Past amp Present lecture

Visitor Center Park Entrance $10 per Vehicle (4 Persons)

WILLCOx

Jan 12-15 - Wings Over Willcox one of southeastern Arizonarsquos favorite events for the past 18 years The 19th annual WOW Birding and Nature Festival has been honored with selection as an official Arizona Centennial event The WOW committee and volunteers have planned a spectacular festival with a Centennial theme and invite everyone to come join them on Complete information is available online at wwwwingsoverwillcoxcom where registration can be completed or by calling 1-800-200-2272

sunday Jan 22 - 4 pm - Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts concert - lobby Sunrise Bank of Tucson on Grande Ave in Nogales AZ The Crsquoest si Bon Quintet will transport you to a French cafe on the Left Bank Angela Rossi leader of Crsquoest Si Bon has an amazing repertoire that traverses traditional classical and jazz genres and explores over five centuries of music Tickets available online at wwwscfpapresentsorg or by calling 520-394-9495 Tickets $25 for SCFPA members $30 for non-members Champagne reception immediately following the concert

January 5 1030am - Guided Tour of the Barrio de Tubac Archaeological site See Page 9 for detailsJan 8 Noon-4pm amp Jan 19 930am-1230pm - Frontier Printing Press Demo - Tubac Presidio Fee included with park admission $4 adult $2 youth 7ndash13 children freeThursday Jan 12 ndash 7 pm ndash Lecture ldquoHistoric Bridges in Arizona and Their engineersrdquo Santa Cruz Valley Chapter Arizona Archaeological Society 50 Bridge Road Tubac Engineer Jerry Cannon and planner Patricia Morris trace Arizonarsquos historic bridges Free Contact Alan Sorkowitz 520-207-7151Jan 14 - 7 TO 9 pm - 2nd saturdayrdquo Tubac Barn Dance with live American amp Celtic fiddle music by ldquoContra Swingsrdquo Dance Calling by Becky Nankivell (No experience necessary) Wear comfortable clean shoes for the maple dance floor $5 per person Evolution Studio Circulo amp Avenida Goya behind Mariarsquos Grill Tubac httpwwwmeetupcomTubac-2nd-Saturday-Barn-Dance Additional dances scheduled for Feb 11 Mar 10 amp Apr 14Jan 20 12-3pm-spanish Colonial living History - Tubac Presidio See page 9 for detailsJan 20 amp 27 Walking Tour of Old Town Tubac - See page 9 for detailsThur Jan 26 - Noon ldquoHollywood and the santa Cruz Valleyrdquo Tubac Historical Societyrsquos annual

Jan 15 2 to 4 pm - economic solutions amp Hope for the Future Nogales Hilltop Gallery - Free refreshments are provided For directions see wwwhilltopgallerynet or call 520-841-3454 or 520-287-5515 See Page 7 for details

sAHUArITAFri amp sat - Jan 13-14 - 8th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Concert amp Fair - See page 7 for details

Other Places

sat Feb 4th -10 am to 9 pm amp sun Feb 5th -9 am to 7pm - Festival de los Caballeros de Coloacuten In celebration of our Patron Saint Childrenrsquos Activities Car Show on Saturday At San Felipe de Jesuacutes Parish 1901 North Joseacute Gallego Dr Nogales Sfjkofcorg - sfjknightsofcolumbusgmailcom