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I have been involved with Martial Arts for over 44 years and I am often asked to explain, especially with regard to children and teenagers, what values are being espoused by martial

arts in general, and by our school in particular. It is certainly correct to expect that learning combative skills must be accompanied by lessons in character development that promote

responsible behavior. Physical skills can lead to a sense of empowerment that, left unchecked, can lead to skewed thinking, abuse of power and a loss of trust. Whenever we try to discuss ethics, values, or moral right and wrong, I think it becomes diffi cult because we may believe that we are not qualifi ed to engage in such a noble task. Who are we, with our own fl aws, to presume to preach to others? We despise that kind of hypoc-risy most of all. But I take

a different view. As a Police Offi cer, I have heard fathers about to go to jail, tell their sons not to make the same mistakes they did. While ignorant of the defi nitions, they were expressing a moral code by saying “stay clean.” I used to teach profes-sionalism and ethics at the Law Enforcement Academy. I was always surprised to learn how little the cadets knew about such words as duty, respect, honor, loyalty courtesy, etc. They all thought they knew what each word

meant, but were at a loss to defi ne them. If there is only a cursory understand-ing of these things, how can we expect to live a character driven life? I would like to take some time in future articles to expand on this theme. Mr. Weber is the chief instructor at the Aikido Academy of Self-Defense located at 16134 North Oracle Road, in Catalina. He has more than 40 years of experience in the Mar-tial Arts and has achieved skills in a variety of dis-ciplines. He also teaches Tai-Chi with classes on

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The 13th annual Gold Canyon Arts Festival will be held on Jan. 26, 2013, on the grounds of the

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of Ocean-to-Ocean Highway before January 1, 1913 is a fact that all travelers will soon admit. As Mr. Lawshee is at San Carlos to take care of the Indians, and that he well knows that a good road across the reservation will civilize the Indians faster than any other factor, it is sure that the road from

Geronimo to San Carlos, when completed will not be excelled on the Ocean-to-Ocean highway.Tombstone Epitaph – June 2, 1912 Forest Supervisors report that there is more than three million dollars worth of valuable pine and spruce timber on the Fort Apache

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Death of a ‘bad’ man along sentenced to two years in San Quentin prison. He was re-leased in January of 1883. By 1886 he was known to be in Arizona where he would work as a shotgun messenger for Wells Fargo before returning to California. In 1893 he was working for the Morse Detective agency in San Francisco, California. While working in California two desperados John Sontag and Chris Evans were making a name for themselves rob-bing trains in the San Joaquin Valley. They had eluded capture and killed several

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about the ruthless actions and reputations of Sontag and Evans. John Sontag was born in Minnesota in the 1860s. He had been a brakeman for the Southern Pacific Railroad when he was involved in an accident where one of his an-kles was crushed when it was caught between two rail cars. He was let go by the com-pany immediately after the accident and did not receive compensation for his injury. He would walk with a limp from then on. From then on, he harbored animosity to-

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ran to the front of the train and exchanged shots with the gang members. The gang fl ed with no money but they had severely wounded Detective Harris. John Sontag and Evans went east and met up with George Sontag. They robbed the Western Union Station in Chi-cago of $4,800 on November 5, 1891. They were suspected of robbing a stage in Minne-sota as well. Pinkerton agents were put on their trail follow-ing this robbery. Near Collis, California, Southern Pacifi c Passenger Train #17 was their next tar-get on August 3, 1892. The three masked men entered the engine by climbing over the tender. They ordered the crew at gunpoint to stop the train. They then dynamited the ex-press car seriously wounding the express messenger. Their haul was $15,000. A posse was formed and was soon joined by 12 railroad detec-tives. The detectives had been ordered to fi nd the bandits at all cost. Detective Will Smith and Deputy Sheriff George Witty had received information that George Sontag had been talk-ing about the robbery while drinking in a local saloon. They talked with Sontag and under the guise of wanting to have Sontag identify a sus-pect at the jail, walked him to the jail and then arrested him.

Witty and Smith then went to the cabin of Chris Evans to obtain George Sontag’s property and interrogate John Sontag and Evans. As they approached the Evan’s place they saw John Sontag enter the cabin. At the door of the cabin they were greeted by one of Evan’s daughters. They asked her if John Sontag was here and she told them no. They called the young girl a liar and stepped into the cabin to talk with Evans about John Sontag. As they began to question Evans about Sontag’s whereabouts, Sontag entered the room from the bedroom holding a shot-gun pointed at the lawmen. Unable to draw their weap-ons, Witty and Smith ran out through the open door fol-lowed by Sontag and Evans. Evans had grabbed his shot-gun and both he and Sontag opened fi re wounding both Smith and Witty. Smith ran away while Witty fell in the yard. Evans had drawn his pistol and could have fi nished off Witty in the yard but chose not too. Evans and Sontag then drove away in the buggy that Witty and Smith had ridden in on. Smith would be vilifi ed in the newspapers for running away while his partner lay on the ground. He was called a cow-ard by the papers and a few lawmen. The following evening, Sontag and Evans returned to the cabin to get horses and supplies. A posse formed by

Dan Overall and four men surrounded the barn. The other members of the posse were Charlie Hall, W.H. Fox, Detective Thacker and Oscar Beaver. Around one in the morning, Deputy Sheriff Oscar Beaver of Tulare County approached the barn and kicked in the door fi ring two shots killing one of the horses. Sontag fi red back with his shotgun killing Beaver. Both Evans and Sontag be-gan fi ring at the posse mem-bers who ran and hid behind cover. Evans and Sontag es-caped in the dark and fl ed into the hills. The House Party Shootout as it became known led to the largest manhunt in California history. Over 300 men were searching for Sontag and Ev-ans now that they knew who they were. There was a $10,000 reward offered by Wells Fargo and the Southern Pacifi c Railroad. Sontag and Evans had fl ed into the Sierra Nevada Moun-tains. Deputy U.S. Marshal Victor C. Wilson reported, “The woods were so full of man-hunters that at least eleven deputies were seriously wounded by other offi cers. Anyone who went deer hunt-ing during this time was in danger of being shot by over-zealous posses.” Sontag and Evans received help from their friends and neighbors in the San Joaquin Valley. The Southern Pacifi c Rail-road was hated by many peo-ple in the valley. Settlers had been homesteading in the area for years. Many small farmers and ranchers had been run off their land or forced to sell at unfair prices by the railroad. Some had been killed resist-ing eviction. Many still re-membered the Muscle Slough Incident in which fi ve settlers were killed by a Marshal and his “railroad” men and two people on the side of the Mar-shal in the Central Valley of California in 1880. The people of the San Joa-quin Valley had no issues with helping the train robbers with information, food, supplies and even ammunition. Even with the high reward no one was coming forth with infor-mation.The story will continue next month.

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person whose life inspired many of those in Oracle who knew her. Darrell selected a watercolor by Elizabeth Ott of a scene in Oracle’s Cherry Valley. After contacting Elizabeth’s family and friends, an exhibit of her paintings was organized and put on display at the Acadia Museum. The family approved the use of Elizabeth’s painting for the T-shirt. Elizabeth Ott was born and raised in Tucson. Her interest in art began to grow at the age of 10 while she was laying in bed in a body cast. She spent two years in the body cast as the result of surgery due to scoliosis. She underwent spinal fusions. Elizabeth also suffered from other physical conditions including nephritis and serious kidney disorders for most of her life. Her brother Chuck Ott says that during this time in her life “she began to think and become the angel that she was.” As she grew older, art became a big part of her life. She studied with the late University of Arizona teacher and renowned artist, Bruce McGrew of Rancho Linda Vista in Oracle. “Bruce was a big influence on her use of light and negative space,” said Chuck. Elizabeth eventually moved to Oracle, “seeking a cure,” her brother said. She had been ill all her life and was tired of taking steroids. “She wanted her body to be as healthy as her spirit,” he said. “She would spend many happy years in Cherry Valley and Linda Vista.” “She was like an angel,” said Maggie Miller of Rancho Linda Vista, “one of the sweetest people I have ever met.” For awhile she got better but in 1983 needed a kidney transplant. “This gave us all another

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Elizabeth Ott’s brother, Chuck, is proud of his sister’s accomplishments. (John Hernandez photo)

10 years during which she soaked in life, traveled, did lots of painting and spent time with family and friends,” said Chuck. Elizabeth Ott’s paintings may not be displayed in art galleries but she was a very prolific artist. There are many paintings owned by friends and family and those lucky enough to see her work and meet her. She showed her work at the Arizona Inn, St. Phillips in the Hills, Tubac and Oracle. Chuck Ott said that there were more than a few tears shed when they put up her paintings in Oracle again. Elizabeth died of kidney failure in 1992. She was only 40 years old. Her brother and friends talk lovingly of her time with them. She impacted many people in a short life, they said. She spread an enormous amount of love around by her example. “She taught us how precious life is and how much beauty there is in the world,” they said.


By Vicki Clark How the St. Helen’s Catholic Church building, once located in the now defunct town of Sonora, Arizona, became Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic Church in Kearny is an unique story. A story both sad and happy. Sad because parishioners had to give up their Parish, but happy because the Church building found a new home and the building still exists today.Early History, St. Helen’s Sonora and sister towns of Barcelona and Ray came into existence because of mining operations and were also doomed by the same operations. In 1948 Kennecott Copper Corporation, which owned the mine at the time, began open pit operation at its Ray Mines Division. And by 1955 all underground mining was phased out. Most of the very first St. Helen’s church building was destroyed by fire in 1932, only the walls and some statuary were saved. Fr. Angel Esteve, who first started ministering to the Parish in 1930, had the church building reconstructed immediately. But later, that building would also be destroyed, this time by the ever-encroaching open pit. The site of the second St. Helen’s would soon be gobbled up and that came in 1951. But before that, in 1949, Fr. Angel was instrumental in the building of a magnificent hall at the cost of $12,000 where he held Mass and ministered to the people of the Parish. In 1953, the new St. Helen’s and a parish house were completed. Both were comfortable and modern. Blessing of the new facilities took place Dec. 6, 1953. By the end of 1965 all residential areas had to be evacuated. The death knell had sounded and Sonora was to be no more. Both the church building and the rectory would later be moved to Kearny, but the hall could not be moved and had to be destroyed. Early History, Infant Jesus During the last years of

Church’s sad, happy story tied to copper

Infant Jesus of Prague Church as it stands today. (Vicki Clark photo)

Demolition of the St. Helen’s Church not moved to the new site in Kearny.

Dedication of the ‘new’ church in Kearny.

Infant Jesus of Prague Church after the move.

the 50s, the town of Kearny started forming between Sonora and Hayden. In 1961, Fr. Angel, along with Fr. Elias Keller, OCD, who at the time was working with the St. Joseph’s Parish in Hayden, visited Francis J. Green, Bishop of the Diocese of Tucson. They wanted to talk about the spiritual needs of St. Helen’s Parish. At the end of the meeting, the Bishop appointed Fr. Keller as active Pastor of what was to become the Infant Jesus of Prague Parish and Fr. Keller moved into his first rectory, a Kearny home located on the 300 block of Essex. The next day he said his first Mass in the living room of the rectory and with

that celebration, the Catholic Church of Kearny began. On May 4, 1961, the Catholic Women’s Guild was organized. Officers elected included Mrs. J. Jameson, president; Mrs. D. Simpson, vice-president; Mrs. A. Quinlan, secretary and D. Skufca, treasurer. The Guild started raising funds to pay for the rectory. During the spring of 1962, five acres of land were purchased. This property was located on Hartford and Upton Road. In May of 1962, Bishop Green gave Fr. Keller permission to see an architect and soon afterward the Bishop visited Kearny to personally see the town and the site of where the new

Parish, Infant Jesus of Prague, would be located. A building committee was then formed. Serving on the committee were Dr. and Mrs. L. Linsley, Chairmen; Mr. and Mrs. J. Wise; Mr. and Mrs. E. Alvidrez; Mr. and Mrs. D. Archuleta; Mr. and Mrs. H. Bejar; Mr. and Mrs. G. Lavelle; and Mr. and Mrs. C. Schreiner. The hired architect, Arthur B. Darton of Tucson, came to Kearny in July to see the ground on which the Parish was to be built. At

this time the proposed site of the church was still at Hartford and Upton Road. Later the John W. Galbreath Development Corporation would deed the Parish different lots of land located on Victoria Circle and they came to be the site of the now existing Parish. The other property was subsequently sold. In October of 1962 the Bishop’s building committee approved plans for a Parish Hall that would be used as a Multi-Purpose building. A

groundbreaking ceremony was held on March 10, 1963. The blessing and dedication of the temporary Church-Hall was held March 14, 1964 with His Excellency Bishop Francis J. Green, D.D. officiating. Various clergy, the Knights of Columbus and parishioners participated in the ceremony. Rev. Joseph Gillespie preached the sermon and Herman Bejar prepared an eight inch long tube for dedication documents which became a

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part of the cornerstone of the building. The blessing and dedication of the temporary church-hall was held in 1964 and it was in February of 1966 when the Infant Jesus of Prague Parish was officially designated as the principal church for St. Helen’s Parish.The Move The St. Helen’s Church building was to become the permanent church in Kearny. And it had to come on wheels from Sonora, 11 miles away. Intermittent rains hampered the operation of hauling the church building and those that remember still shudder when recalling the load coming up the hill out of Sonora and going down the hill on Upton Drive in Kearny. The Church was loaded low as it left Sonora to avoid as many overhead wires as possible. The big truck pulling the load was moving well as it approached the junction of Sonora Road and Highway 177 when a Palo Verde tree on the shoulder forced the driver to veer slightly. The right wheels under the building left the road and rode on the shoulder, lowering the church enough so that it couldn’t clear the guardrails. Helpers placed cribs under the wheels to hold the load in place. But with forward momentum gone, the church eased back, jumped the cribs, raised the truck up off its front wheels and sprung the huge steel beams supporting the front and back walls. Nothing was quite the same after that. The wheels were once again cribbed saving the church from a downhill roll that could have ended in disaster. Two additional trucks were hitched to the church to get it past the guardrails. It was slow-going from there. Riding low in back because of the bent beams, the church was unable to clear any but the lowest guardrails between Sonora and Kearny. The crew had to re-crib a number of times to lift the load. The journey lasted three days with Fr. Keller walking the whole way with his Rosary in hand. Fr.

Angel, St. Helen’s Pastor for 34 years, was not present for the move, although he did return to Infant Jesus offering his help in various capacities over the next several years. When the church arrived in Kearny, the moving crew was concerned about going down Upton Drive, an event that could have been as exciting as coming up from Sonora. Two trucks were hooked to the rear of the church building to act as brakes as the 94,000-pound load started its descent. A power line within inches of the roofline of the church threatened as the load proceeded forward and seemed to offer another problem. An APS employee became very concerned and called out to “hold it.” But by that time there was no “holding it” and the church rolled right on by, missing the wire by an inch, giving or taking a hair. The rectory showed up shortly thereafter and only took an hour and half to make the journey. Progress Fr. Ignacio Bach, OCD, arrived in Kearny on Sept. 11, 1966 and remained pastor until Oct. 28, 1973. Fr. Keller was transferred to a parish in Tucson. Under Fr. Bach’s leadership, the parishioners started improving the grounds around the buildings and there was plenty of work for everybody as the building and grounds needed repairs urgently. The Church was dedicated anew by Bishop Green on June 11, 1967. A year later the church was re-roofed by

a team of 15 people led by Bernard Zornacki and new carved mahogany doors were installed in the church, a gift from Dr. and Mrs. Lancelot Linsley. In August of 1970, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Avelar provided for the use of the Parish a small building to celebrate Mass for the parishioners in the Riverside-Kelvin area. Bishop Green approved the mission and in October Fr. Bach celebrated the first Mass. It was used until about 1979. Betty Wise and Virginia Schreiner offered their artistic abilities in November of 1972 to renovate a special altar for the Infant Jesus of Prague, Patron of the Parish. Fr. Anastasio G. Font, OCD, became the third Pastor of the Parish in 1973. He served the Parish for nine years and during this time, all the existing debts were paid. A new rectory was built and the old rectory was converted into Catechism classrooms. When Fr. Font left, $9,000 was still owed for the new rectory construction. Fr. Gerald Winters became the next Pastor in October of 1982. He paid off the remainder of the Parish debt. On January 12, 1984, a Diocesan priest, Fr. Richard Costigan took over the Parish. Other priests ministering to the Parish over the years according to Baptism records include Fr. Clarke Moore, Fr. Guy LeBlanc, Fr. David Speers, Fr. Kevin Clinch, Fr. G.J. Brynda, and Fr. Wm. Taft. Deacon Len Fuller’s name is also recorded during the 1980s. He offered

his services at Baptisms, marriages, etc. Following the illness and subsequent death of Fr. “Bill” Taft in 2004, Fr. James Aboyi, a Nigerian missionary, was appointed Associate Pastor. Fr. Dale Branson of St. Joseph’s in Hayden, was the official Pastor and oversaw the workings of the Parish until February of 2009 when Fr. James was appointed administrator. Incorporation of the Parish to come in compliance with dictates from the Diocese of Tucson was instituted in 2005. The year 2006 saw several changes for Infant Jesus including a re-instated Knights of Columbus organization in conjunction with St. Joseph’s Parish in Hayden. Also, a chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society was formed, a group that raises money to help the disadvantaged with such things as utility bills, food and rent. The Church has embraced and contributed to this endeavor and many people in the Copper Basin community have been served. A Parish Council was re-formed in 2006 with the intent of providing input into the workings of the Parish. Also in 2006, a Parish Office setting was opened offering more access to Parishioners. The office is located in the building previously referred to as the “Old Rectory” which also houses the CCD classrooms. Such things as obtaining Sacrament certificates, booking Masses, Baptisms, etc. was made so much easier

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the old carpet being replaced with tile. Fr. James served five years in the Parish and was followed by Fr. Thomas Dekaa, also a Nigerian missionary. He began his duties in July of 2010. With the new priest came more changes. The rectory was remodeled and Fr. Angel Hall also got a make-over dividing the office and the classrooms. A full time paid secretary was hired and several changes to the various committee and councils also took place. Infant Jesus of Prague is located at 501 Victoria Circle and the phone number is 520-363-7205. Masses are held Tuesday at 6 p.m., Wednesday through Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.


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their own small nativity to take home. The event will be held December 1-2 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 101 N Giffen Ave, in San Manuel. Dorothy Staggs, one of the organizers, says, “To make this dream come

Gina Medina of Mammoth lends her nativity to Dorothy Staggs for the Creche Display. (Submitted photo)

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true we are looking for anyone who would like to share their nativity set, wall hanging, picture, or

donate the use of clear mini Christmas lights, (6) lend greenery for the table decorations, (7) make fabric pieces for the table decorations, (8) provide the use of oblong tables (9) help in the Children’s room, (10) be on the decoration committee, (11) and help encourage others to attend this joyous event. Staggs says each nativity set will be assigned a number to track its owner. The committee asks those who would like to display their crèche to place their name and phone number on the nativity box. The nativity sets and other items will be collected from mid-Oct. until Nov. 15. The Tri-Community Crèche (Nativity) Display will be open to the public on Dec.1 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Dec. 2 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a special musical program at 5:30 p.m. and a Christmas message from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information, or to volunteer, or to display a nativity set, please call Dorothy Staggs at 896-9780.

other artwork of the birth of Jesus. Our plan is to have hundreds of pieces of art on display, whether small or large.” As with any community

event, the committee is looking for volunteers to make this a success. Help can be provided in the following areas: (1) collect nativity sets from friends and neighbors, (2) act as hosts/hostesses during this two day event, (3) act as security especially during the evening hours to help people to and from their cars, (4) iron tablecloths and table coverings, (5)


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Indians secured their liquor and arrests are expected to follow.Bisbee Daily Review - July 30, 1912(New York Times)Apache spirit humbled back to the reservationThe final chapter is now be-ing written in the tragedy of a race, and it has to do with the only prisoners of war in the United States. One would have to go back to the French exiles in Canada to find a story so pathetic as that of the Apache Indians, who have been prisoners of war at Fort Sill, Oklahoma for many years. Broken in spirit, their war-like natures crushed, the

remnants of the bands of bloodthirsty warriors who made the name “Geronimo” a thing of terror on the southwestern frontier thirty years ago may be restored to their mountain retreats in New Mexico and Arizona. But the Apaches that go back to the reservations after a generation of imprisonment, will not be the same Indians who were taken from there by General Miles at the close of the last Apache war.Many of the old chiefs, in-cluding the great Geronimo himself, are dead. Their chil-dren, born prisoners of war have so remained all these dreary years. The Indian spirit has been

humbled. The Apache is now a man of peace. He is, to a considerable extent civilized. He no longer wears the blanket and moccasins of his fathers, but the store clothes and brogans of the white trader. He has become in a way, the tiller of the soil. His children have been educated in the Indian schools – as prisoners of war, the only prisoners of war in the whole United States. A bill which is now pend-

ing in the house, and which has been favorably reported to that body, authorizes the Secretary of War to remove to the Mescalero Indian res-ervation in New Mexico all of the apaches that desire to make the change. Tombstone Epitaph – De-cember 30, 1912 Geronimo’s band of red-handed Apache Warriors to be moved to New Mexico A Washington dispatch says: - Plans were made

today for the final disposi-tion of the famous Geronimo band of Apache Indians, held as military prisoners at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. They have been allowed to choose whether to remain there, or go to their old fighting grounds in the Mescalero section of New Mexico. Eighty six elected to stay at Fort Sill. The remainder, about 200, will be located at permanent homes in New Mexico.

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Walk through BethlehemBy Gerry Alberts Celebrate the true mean-ing of Christmas and Walk thru Bethlehem at Vista United Methodist Church. This interactive, family-friendly journey through ancient Bethlehem reenacts the night Christ was born. Take a guided tour as we walk among village shops, meet and mingle with town residents, and encounter Roman soldiers. Guided tours begin every 15 min-utes from 6 p.m. through 8 p.m. (Each tour lasts ap-proximately 40 minutes). Your journey will begin with hot cider and Christ-mas carols and optional free family photographs that will be emailed to you. As you travel back in time, imagine the small town of Bethlehem 2,000 years ago. Register your family with the census taker at the gate. As your guide explains the events of the day, observe the shepherds watching their flocks under the winter sky. Walk the crowded, narrow streets of the bustling marketplace. Beware of the Roman sol-diers, pickpockets and beg-gars. Talk with the vendors busy in their shops. Listen carefully and you can hear the villagers talk in excited yet hushed voices about a very special baby who’s just been born. As you and your guide fol-low the star you, too, will find baby Jesus. (Don’t plan to stay overnight. The inn is full!) Enjoy snacks in the hospitality inn after your Walk through Bethlehem. Tours are Wednesday through Friday, December 5-7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Canned goods will be appreciated. The church is located at 3001 Miravista Lane in Catalina (on the west side of Oracle Road, 3.7 miles north of Tangerine). The site is handicapped accessible and bus parking is available. No reservations are required. For more information call 520-825-1985, or visit our website at VistaUMC.org.


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Superior residents look forward to November as the season for ‘Arizona’s Fall Fo-liage Finale’ with vivid color

in the famous grove of Chi-nese pistachio trees at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Daily hours are 8 a.m. to 5

Arboretum November fall color: music, tours and gallery exhibitp.m. and scheduled events in-clude the annual Nov. 11 live music festival and the Thanks-giving weekend fall color festival - plus weekend nature walks, photography classes and botany tours included with daily admission of $9 for adults, $4.50 for ages 5-12. Annual memberships allow a couple or family to visit year-round (Superior residents get a half-price “good neighbors” bargain: $30 family member-ships). Learn more with a visit to ag.arizona.edu/bta; con-nect with staff, volunteer tour guides and more than 3,000 fans at facebook.com/boy-cethompsonarboretum. Nov. also brings a new gal-lery exhibit in the visitor cen-ter. Gilbert landscape painter Bud Heiss prefers acrylics and oils for his signature style, perhaps best described as Sonoran Desert realism, and the pieces he creates lean towards greens, browns and desert tones. Heiss captures the sweeping lines of desert trees such as Palo Verde, cru-

cifixion thorn and mesquite in a way that will be immediately familiar to anyone who has hiked our Main or High trails. “Grand Canyon, Sedona and Superstition Mountains paintings all have that feel of a familiar, recognizable place to anyone who has vis-ited those spots,” says Heiss. “The Arboretum paintings, however, are very different. Whenever I take my camera to the Arboretum, I am surprised at so many of the photos that I come home with. I go there with an open mind. I ignore my pre-set ideas about what I should be looking for in sub-ject matter and composition. I allow the area to challenge my established sense of aesthet-ics and suggest new ways to express my artistic vision. The Arboretum is truly stunning with all of the tree and plant varieties in so many settings.”

November Events:• Nov. 3 Bird Walk at 8:30 a.m. (also Nov. 11, 17 and 25) • Nov. 4 Plants of the Bible Walk at 1:30 pm (also Nov. 17, Dec. 2) • Nov. 10 Edible and Medici-

nal Desert Plants walking tour at 1:30 pm with Jean Groen (repeats Nov. 25 with Dave Morris)• Nov. 11 Live Music Festival 11 am-3 pm. Featured per-formers include Mesa singer-songwriter and recording artist Jim Pipkin, ‘The Storm’ featuring Patty Rutkoff, Ethan Rutkoff and Gary Kaplowitz; and Scottsdale chanteuse Millie Davis, and the Close Enough String Band. • Nov. 17 Painting with Light Nighttime Photo shoot 7-9 pm

coached by John Aho ($39 fee for this special access evening. Call 520-689-2723)• Nov. 18 Tree Tour at 1:30 pm with Certified Arborist Jeff Payne. • Nov. 24-25 Fall Foliage Fes-tival Thanksgiving Weekend with live music, artist vendors, and hot, spiced apple cider. • Nov. 24 Geology walking tour at 1:30 pm with local geologist Scott McFadden. • Dec. 2 Tom Boggan Camera Basics Photo Class 1-3 pm ($29. Call 520-689-2723).

‘Arboretum Afternoon’ by Bud Heiss

November 2012 Nugget

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