Sahuarita Town Center Wins New Healthcare Pavilion for Sahuarita

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Sahuarita Town Center Wins
Each year at the Common Ground Awards
Celebration, the Metropolitan Pima Alliance
“recognizes community leaders, projects and events
that create a successful collaboration for the overall
benefit of the community.” The Sahuarita Town
Center was acknowledged as the leading project for
Community Building in the region for 2012.
Through a collaborative relationship between
thirteen different for-profit, non-profit and
government partners, eight related projects were
completed this past year in the Sahuarita Town
Center, which enhance the quality of life for
residents. The projects include development of
educational facilities, the aquatics center, the
Rural/Metro fire station, the new Church of Latterday Saints’ Stake Center, the Town Center Freeway
Monument, the expansion of three main roadways,
the landscape beautification of Santa Cruz Valley
United Methodist Church, and creating public art
in the Sahuarita Road underpass.
According to Bob Sharpe, Founder of Rancho
Sahuarita, since Sahuarita’s inception in 1994,
“Town Center Wins” continued on page 10
New Healthcare Pavilion for Sahuarita
The Town of Sahuarita is welcoming the expanding
presence of a wonderful partner - Carondelet
Health Network. On Wednesday, December
12th, Carondelet and the Rancho Sahuarita
Company held a special ceremony to announce
plans to develop a Health and Wellness Pavilion
for residents in Sahuarita, Green Valley and other
growing communities along Interstate 19.
This health pavilion concept is the result of
several years of collaboration between Carondelet
leadership, physician partners, community leaders,
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A 21-acre parcel, which was originally purchased In addition, public educational programs, health
by Carondelet in 2006, will be the site for the screenings, and wellness workshops will also be
pavilion. The project, which will be completed in 2 available at the pavilion.
phases, will consist of 40,000 sq. ft., and it will be
located in the Sahuarita Town Center, just south of During the planning and construction of the two
Sahuarita Road along Desert Gem Lane. The first phases, the team at Carondelet will continue to
phase of construction is scheduled to begin this evaluate the needs of residents, and will work to
summer and is expected to be completed within identify additional services that will benefit the
one year.
community including lab, imaging, urgent care,
outpatient services and rehabilitation, as well as
The Carondelet Health and pharmacy offerings.
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residents a variety of options, Carondelet Executive Vice President and Chief
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and primary care services. that “Carondelet’s Health and Wellness Pavilion
The pavilion will also serve in Sahuarita will provide a new and unique venue
as a satellite location for that will satisfy the community’s current medical
cardiovascular specialists from the needs, while being flexible enough to be able to
Carondelet Heart and Vascular adapt and expand.”
residents in Sahuarita and Green Valley, and
Rancho Sahuarita.
“Healthcare Pavilion” continued on page 10
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JANUARY RESIDENT
EVENTS
TOWN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Tucson Symphony Orchestra’s Just for Kids
Presented by Town of Sahuarita on
Saturday, January 5th at Town Hall 10:30 am.
Cruisin’ Sahuarita
Money NOW Series
Saturday, January 19th
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Healthier YOU Lecture Series
Terry Bernier, Eden Health
Saturday, January 26th
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Coffee Socials
Friday, January 11th and 25th
8:00 am – 10:00am
Presented by Rancho Sahuarita,
Town of Sahuarita, and Jim Click
Ford. The event is benefiting the
Green Valley Sahuarita Chamber of
Commerce Foundation on Saturday,
February 9th at the Sahuarita Town
Center 11:00 am – 3:00 pm.
FREE Adult Classes
The Amado-Sahuarita Adult Learning
Program is offering FREE classes in
English (ESL - all levels), GED prep
and Citizenship preparation. Evening
classes are held at Sopori Elementary
School on Monday and Sahuarita
High School Library on Tuesday from
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Registration is
January 15th at 6:00 pm at the High
School. Day classes are available at the
Good Shepherd Church. Registration
is Tuesday, January 15th at 10:00 am
at the Church. Citizenship classes are
available at the Sahuarita Public Library
on Wednesday mornings, 10:00 am
to noon. Registration is Wednesday,
January 16th at 10:00 am.
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Celebrating 10 Years of Lifestyle
On Saturday, December 15th, key
dignitaries and leaders from the Town
of Sahuarita and the Rancho Sahuarita
Company came together to celebrate the
Rancho Sahuarita 10th Anniversary Finale
Celebration.
The celebration was held at “Winter Fest,”
a collaborative event between the Town
of Sahuarita and Rancho Sahuarita. The
10th Anniversary Finale culminated a year
of festivities, celebrating the remarkable
evolution of the Rancho Sahuarita
community.
Attendees from the Town of Sahuarita
included Mayor Blumberg and other
current council members. Past town council
members included State Representative
Rosanna Gabaldon and Marty Moreno.
The event included a special program, which
honored each of the dignitaries present,
and was followed by speeches from Rancho
Sahuarita Founder, Bob Sharpe, and the
Mayor of the Town of Sahuarita, Duane
Blumberg.
Sharpe spoke of the early years of Rancho
Sahuarita and the vision to create a vibrant
lifestyle for families: “When the first house
went in, the lake was barely half filled, the
clubhouse wasn’t built, and there wasn’t a
grocery store. Those pioneering families
believed in a vision of a beautiful community with lots of amenities. Ten years
later, it’s amazing to see how our lifestyle has evolved.”
Sharpe continued, “With nearly half of Rancho Sahuarita remaining to develop,
we still have a lot to do. And we can’t do it alone. I’m grateful to have a great team
in all of our staff, and grateful for all of the people that have helped to make this
dream a reality.”
In addition to celebrating the past ten years, the Sahuarita Town Center was
recently honored for the Metropolitan Pima Alliance’s Common Ground Award
for “Community Building”.
The award celebrates projects that become possible thanks to the cooperative
efforts of varying organizations, companies, and individuals, and celebrates the
spirit of collaboration. Due to the efforts of as many as thirteen partners, 8
different projects were completed in the Town Center over the last year.
To commemorate their efforts, key partners from the project were invited
to take part in the celebration and were welcomed to the stage to receive their
awards.
Yvette Ensign, the primary landscape architect for all of Rancho Sahuarita,
commented after receiving her award, “I am so proud of this project. Seeing
families having so much fun in the spaces we all created, makes all the years of
hard work worth while.”
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Tenant Spotlight
Happy New Year
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Sahuarita Shooz also carries the Original Seatbelt
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Looking to buy a gift for someone but don’t have
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Sahuarita Shooz owners, Todd and Sarah, encourage
you to stop in during the month of January and
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Sahuarita Shooz is open Monday through Friday,
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Shop local Sahuarita! And don’t forget to like our
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Over the course of one day, a shy 11-year-old
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Struggling with New Year’s Resolutions?
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Are you sick and tired of not following through
with your New Year’s Resolutions? Looking to try
something new? Experience the Law of Attraction
and assure yourself a successful and prosperous
2013.
At this workshop, you will learn the importance
of determining and clarifying exactly what you
want in life; how visualizing, feeling and focusing
on your goals plus believing they are already yours
attracts to you those things you yearn for most.
Join the fun by creating your own customized
treasure map that clearly displays your desires and
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Universal Laws work for you in manifesting the life
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You can either be shaped by the thoughts and
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Make a commitment to a better life in 2013 by
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The registration deadline is Wednesday, January
2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Unity in the
Valley in Sahuarita. Participants are limited to 20; 16, 2013. For additional information and to
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Amado – Sahuarita Adult Learning Program
ADULT CLASSES
FREE
English (ESL - all levels)
GED Preparation
Citizenship Preparation
Evening Class Locations:
Sopori Elementary School
Classes: Monday Evenings – 6 PM – 8 PM
Registration: January 14, 2013 – 6:00 PM
Sahuarita High School Library
Classes: TUESDAY Evenings – 6 PM – 8 PM
Registration: January 15, 2013 - 6:00 PM
Day Class Locations:
Registration: Good Shepherd Church
17750 S. La Canada, Sahuarita
Tuesday, January 15, 2013 – 10 AM
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Classes: Wednesday Mornings – 10 AM – 12 Noon
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Sahuarita USD Educational Enrichment Foundation
Country Fair White Elephant, Inc.
Rotary Club of Green Valley Inc.
Greater Green Valley Community Foundation, Inc.
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“This event is neither sanctioned nor sponsored by the Sahuarita
School District. It is provided as a community service.”
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Elevation Change: 1760 ft
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Trailhead: Head south on I-19 and take the
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11 miles, which will bring you to the entrance of the
Madera Canyon Recreation Area. They no longer
ask people entering the canyon for a voluntary $2
donation. Instead, you are required to pay a $5
parking fee at one of the various self-service boxes
located at the parking lots. Drive up the canyon a
number of miles and park at the Madera Trailhead
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“Town Center Wins”
Continued from page 1
he and many pioneering residents have worked
to transform this small rural community into a
financially sustainable place with an active lifestyle.
Mayor Duane Blumberg of Sahuarita recently
said of the collaborative nature of the project,
“Private/public partnerships allow a community
to accomplish a project that would otherwise not
Sharpe commented, “For nearly two decades, our be done, or to enhance or speed up a project. The
vision has been to add value to residents’ lives Town of Sahuarita is fortunate that so many of
through lifestyle experiences and community its investors have partnered with it on a variety of
connections. We are excited to create a special undertakings.”
place, like the Sahuarita Town Center, for people
to live and work.” He concluded, “Considering Sharpe accepted the award with Mayor Duane
the current economic climate, public/private Blumberg and SUSD Superintendent Dr. Manny
collaboration is the only way to complete significant Valenzuela.
projects that benefit the community, and we have
been fortunate to have two great partners in the Tom Murphy said, “As a school board member,
Town of Sahuarita and the Sahuarita Unified Rancho Sahuarita team member and a resident of
the Town of Sahuarita, I am very proud of what we
School District.”
have delivered for the community.”
Sahuarita Unified School District Superintendent,
Dr. Manny Valenzuela, also commented on the
importance and value of the partnerships, by
saying, “a common vision to create a better place to
live is essential to enhance the community’s quality
of life and the Common Ground Award validates
our collaborative efforts.”
The Sahuarita Town Center, located on 460 acres
in the heart of Sahuarita and the Rancho Sahuarita
Community, is designed as an integrated mixed-use
urban center. It has been comprehensively planned
to support residential, retail, office, employment,
medical, and hotel uses. This area also includes a
Municipal Complex, schools, and churches, which,
together, cultivate a sense of value and opportunity
for residents in the Town.
“Healthcare Pavilion”
Continued from page 1
The announcement fits seamlessly in with
Carondelet’s overall vision and commitment to
the community. “Carondelet has made a promise
to serve individuals and families throughout our
region by providing access to services in convenient
locations and customizing those services to meet
their individual expectations,” said Jim Beckmann,
Carondelet President and Chief Executive Officer.
Beckmann continued, “We believe our efforts to
create a facility that will grow with the communities
of Sahuarita and Green Valley are a great example Carondelet has shown and its decision to locate a
of our Ministry working to fulfill that promise.”
Health and Wellness Pavilion within the Sahuarita
Town Center.”
The Health and Wellness Pavilion is an excellent
example of the partnerships that the Rancho Sharpe continued, “Carondelet’s innovative
Sahuarita Company has formed to further the approach to healthcare will continue to set Rancho
development of a town center.
Sahuarita apart from other communities and
further our goal of creating a healthy and fulfilling
Bob Sharpe, Rancho Sahuarita founder, said of lifestyle for all of the residents in the area.”
the project, “We are very excited by the vision that
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BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT
FINANCIAL FOCUS
Lower Debt Levels Mean Greater Investment Opportunities
In the past few years, Americans have done a pretty
good job of whittling down their debt load. If
you’re in this group, you may now have a chance
to use your lower level of indebtedness to your
advantage — by investing for the future.
Consider the numbers: In 2007, just before the
financial crisis, the country’s household debt service
ratio was about 14 percent. (The debt service ratio
is the ratio of debt payments, including mortgages
and consumer debt, to disposable personal
income.) But by 2012, this figure had dipped below
11 percent, the lowest level since 1994.
These figures are national averages, but they do
translate into real-life savings for many of us. If
you’re in this group — that is, if you’ve lowered your
debt payments noticeably — what should you do
with this “found” money?
Of course, you could spend it on material objects,
which, in some cases, may make your life more
pleasant today. But you’d probably be better off by
devoting your financial resources to your goals for
tomorrow, such as college for your children and,
eventually, a comfortable retirement lifestyle for
yourself.
Consequently, you want may want to consider
these suggestions:
• Increase your contributions to your retirement
plan. Try to put more money into your employersponsored retirement plan, such as a 401(k), 403(b)
or 457(b). Your contributions are typically made
with pretax dollars, so the more you invest, the
lower your taxable income. Plus, your earnings can
grow on a tax-deferred basis.
• Fully fund your IRA. You can put in up to $5,000
per year (as of 2012) to a traditional or Roth IRA,
or $6,000 if you’re 50 or older. A traditional IRA
grows tax-deferred, while a Roth IRA can grow tax- • Establish a 529 plan. If you have children or more benefits from debt reduction by using
free, provided you meet certain conditions.
grandchildren whom you would like to help get your savings to speed your progress toward your
through college, you might want to contribute important financial goals.
• Fill in “gaps” in your financial strategy. With a to a 529 plan. Your earnings grow tax-free,
little extra money each month, can you find ways provided withdrawals are used for qualified higher This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your
to fill in the “gaps” in your financial strategy? For education expenses. Plus, your contributions may local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
example, do you have sufficient life insurance and be deductible from
disability income insurance? Or can you add some your state taxes. (Be
investments that can help diversify your overall aware, though, that
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profits or protect against loss, it can help reduce purposes other than
the effects of volatility on your holdings.
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• Build an emergency fund. It’s a good idea to build subject to federal and
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Flavor
of the month
January Eats
Jicama Apple Salad
Directions:
Peel jicama and cut into chunks. Wash apple, core and cut into chunks. Wash
carrot, peel and cut into chunks.
Put cut up chunks into food processor, and pulse until desired texture is reached.
Transfer to bowl and set aside.
Combine remaining ingredients, whisk until smooth. Pour over vegetable
mixture and toss.
Ingredients:
1 lb jicama
1 large apple
1 carrot
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons sugar
1 dash of salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper
Bacon & Water Chestnuts
Directions:
Wrap bacon around chestnuts and secure with toothpicks.
Bake at 350 uncovered for 45 minutes. Drain.
Combine sugar and ketchup to make a sauce. Pour over appetizers.
Ingredients:
3 cans whole water chestnuts, drained
1lb bacon, cut into thirds
1 1/2 c ketchup
1 1/2 c brown sugar
Tooth picks
Bake at 350 for another 45 minutes. Let cool.
Raisin Cranberry Biscuit
Directions:
Line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut butter in
until mixture resembles coarse crumbles.
Make a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk. Stir until just
combined. Stir in the raisins and cranberries.
Shape dough into 1 1/2 inch biscuits and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
Ingredients:
3 cups white flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3/4 cup cold butter
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 c raisins
1/4 c dried cranberries
Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for roughly 15-20 minutes, or until golden
brown.
What’s In Season? JANUARY 2012
Ever wonder what fruits or vegetables are in season? Well, here is a list of fruits and vegetables that are perfect for the winter months.
Amaranth - Apples - Arrowroot - Avocados - Bananas - Banana Squash - Belgian Endive - Bell Peppers - Black Eyed Peas - Black Radish - Bok Choy
Broccoflower - Broccolini - Brussels Sprouts - Burdock Root - Buttercup Squash - Cabbage - Cactus Pear - Carrots - Celery - Cherry Tomatoes - Chestnuts
Chinese Eggplants - Clementines - Collard Greens - Coconut - Dandelion Greens - Date Plums - Dates - Delicata Squash - Grapefruit - Jicama - Kale
Kiwifruit - Leek - Lemons - Lettuce - Mandarin Oranges - Mushrooms - Olives - Onions - Oranges - Papayas - Parsnips - Passion Fruit - Pearl Onions - Pear
Persimmons - Potatoes - Rutabagas - Snow Peas - Sweet Potatoes - Tangerines - Turnips - Wasabi Root - Yucca Root
Remember if it is not peak season for these selected fruits and vegetables, that does not mean you can’t enjoy them all year long.
Look for them frozen, canned, dried, or fresh.
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January Beauty - A
History of Garnets
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Pulse
Garnets are the modern birthstone for January.
The word garnet comes from the Greek word
“granatum” which means “pomegranate seed,”
reflecting the shape and color of the crystals.
up until the late 1900s was only found in Bekily,
Madagascar. The odds of finding a crystallized blue
garnet is a thousand to one.
don’t have to be a Roman Catholic to experience
this amazing piece of history that was founded so
long ago.
During the Middle Ages, garnet was used as a
remedy for the plague, or the Black Death, and
inflammatory disease. Like the Ruby, the garnet
warned its owner of approaching danger and
trouble by changing color.
In 1776, the Presidio of Tucson became a walled
city. Around this time Tucson earned the moniker
“The Old Pueblo.” Although that nickname was
given so long ago, Tucson is still known as “The
Old Peublo” to this day. Some of the walls built
back in the 1770s are still standing today and have
been preserved for public viewing.
When it comes to giving garnets as gifts, they are
commonly given on the 2nd and 6th anniversary
as well as to anyone born in the month of January.
Next time you browse a jewelry store take a look
at the garnet section and take note of the different
colors that are available.
In December 1853, the United States and Mexico
completed a deal called the Gadsden Purchase.
The Gadsden Purchase, named after Mexican
A Brief History of the
Tucson Area
In between the mountain ranges, the Santa
Catalinas to the north, the Santa Ritas to the south,
the Rincons to the east, and the Tucson Mountains
to the west, lies an area of many cultures and
diversity.
Like many other stones, garnets come in many
colors, however, the most common color are those
of a reddish orange hue.
Mission San Xavier del Bac
Ambassador James Gadsden, the American who
It is said the blue garnet is a very rare stone and There is historical evidence of an early civilization signed the treaty, helped the U.S. to purchase parts
of Native Americans of Southern Arizona and New Mexico. The Tucson
dating back to 900 A.D. area was included in this purchase.
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Papago, which means desert sunshine.
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CLASSIFIED ADS
NOW ONLINE!
For Sale
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Services
FURNITURE! Living room, dining area,
office and den. Call 444-4238.
Matching Maytag appliances in Bisque.
Dishwasher, gas range, over stove
microwave. Excellent condition, just needs
good wiping down. $75 each. Nina 4257030
PRIVATE LESSONS...Guitar, Piano &
Voice. $15.00/Session. No sign up fee.
GIFT CERTIFICATES available. Learn in
a fun and relaxed environment. Call Mary
Ellen @ 494-5007 or email gaelicgirl61@
yahoo.com.
Large Leather Sofa with nail head trim
$60. Air purifier - sharper image ionic
breeze quadra $40. Call 300-4505.
Brand new white camper shell/topper fits
95-04 Tacoma standard bed. Double latch
lift driver side and rear window. Sliding
windows on front and passenger side.
$500. 207-9028
Save 25% to 80% on dental, vision,
presciption,chiropractic and medical
programs.
Orthodonic
treatment.
$2500.00 off on braces. Licensed dentists
and doctors in Sahuarita and Tucson.
Website: http://www.mybenefitsplus.com/
EWH. 520-777-5110 or 719-930-5583
White camper shell with bed rug. Fits
1998-2004 Toyota 4 door short beds.
Glass sliding window, wired with stop light
and inside light. Excellent condition. $650
207-1531 /444-9891
Friends of the Library Book Sale FridayMonday, February 22nd-25th, 9 am-4 pm,
2230 N. Country Club, Tucson. Great used
books, great prices. Friends (pimafriends.
com) is a non-profit funding library projects.
520-795-3763
Cream Hunter Douglas Silouette blinds 3
total 2 @ 34 3/8”x 59” 1 @ 70 3/4” x 59”.
Fits several Pulte master bay windows.
Asking $250 716-481-8885
1997 Dodge Truck Club Cab 1500, 4x4,
Automatic, A/C, CD, $4,000 OBO Chuck
748-7617
FSBO: 1 Acre w/’97 single-wide Mfg.
4BD/2Bth. Move-in ready, shared well.
Within 4-10 miles of schools & shopping
in Sahuarita Heights. $52K call 399-2058.
Cash or bring own financing.
Dishwasher $150 - gas range, self cleaning
oven $200 - side by side refrigerator
$300 - Sony TV $150 - Microwave
hood combination $50 - whirlpool white
appliances. Good condition. 520-4375748.
3ft x 5ft wood iron gate w/ latch $30. (6)
5 gallon gas cans $6 each. Paintball
spyder gun with lots of extras $70. Rancho
Sahuarita 272-9771.
3 bar stools in good condition. Southwest
fabric cushioned seats, oak wood bases.
$50. Frank 425-210-7341
Services
Miller’s Custom Maintenance Landscape
Services, trimming, lawn care, brick, rock,
gravel work, cactus removal, hauling and
more… 520-445-2857.
All-in-one services 4-U. Painting, sealing,
roof coating, all types of general home
repair and maintenance. Brick, gravel,
concrete, etc. 520-444-6310.
Caregiver services. I have experience in
home health care and companionship. I
provide meals, transportation, shopping,
and light housekeeping. Call Grace 520625-7555.
Mother’s Helper-Red Cross trainied
babysitter would love to watch your
children in your home while you are there
or need to go out. Please call 449-0384 for
more information.
We would love to watch your dog(s) in our
home while you go away. Can administer
medication(s)/work with special diets.
MUST be okay with cats. For reasonable
rates/more information, 449-0384.
PAINTING -- Interior ans Exterior painting.
Kokapelli Painting LLC Licensed, Bonded
and Insured. Call today to schedule a free
estimate. 520-977-3927
LICENSED
PROFESSIONAL
COUNSELOR in Rancho Sahuarita.
Accepts BC/BS,Cigna,Aetna,Magellan,AZ.
Biodyne,UnitedHealthCare,AmeriBen,ValueOptions.Young adults-Seniors
welcome.Sliding fee.Contact Joan-520661-2174.
Affordable Home Improvement and
Yardwork. Help take Christmas lights/
decorations down. Painting/dry wall. 15
yrs experience. Tree trimming, shrubs,
cleaning yard. Call Karl (520) 395-8969
“Not a licensed Contractor”
*RV STORAGE* Within 2 miles of Rancho.
Sahuarita & Santa Rita RD. 24/7 access.
Rates start at $18.33 a month. Cars, Travel
Trailers, RVs, Boats, Storage Containers.
520-954-7776
Experienced,
Affordable
Computer
Service On-Site at Homes & Businesses
or via Remote Control Across the Internet.
Virus Removal, Repairs, Upgrades,
Training, Networking, Backup Solutions
(520)505-TECH(8324)
GOT WEEDS? We can help! We provide
weed control treatments to granite &
bare ground. Call or Email for your
FREE ESTIMATE, 520-309-9730 or
ecoweedcontrol@gmail.com. ECO WEED
CONTROL, INC.,License #9109 & Fully
Insured.
RTS TRANSMISSION BBB Accredited
Business. We Service, Repair or Rebuild:
Automatic & Standard Transmissions,
Transfer Cases & Front Wheel Drive. Over
35 years experience. Towing available.
Chuck 296-6936
Steven Palm Photography has been in
business for over 24 years! We specialize
in Senior portraits, weddings, head shots
and pet photography. Give us a call
to schedule your next photo shoot at
312-404-3581 or check us out at www.
stevenpalmphoto.com
Locally owned and operated in Sahuarita
Licensed Private Investigator Surveillance;
Child custody; Business Investigations;
Foreclosure Fraud; Theft; Sexual
Harassment; Background Profile; Assert
Search. Call Ray 370-8245 or email: ray@
arizonaundercover.com
CASH for your gently used books. Call or
text 520-940-0709 or email: eileensvisa@
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TAX PROBLEMS? BEING AUDITED?
OWE THE IRS MONEY? Feel you should
have a BIGGER REFUND? Get a Free
review! IRS approved - Tax Accountant.
References available. Call Bob at 520444-8679
PAYROLL SERVICES for Businesses!
Rates are very competitive and services
exceed the major national companies. Call
for free appointment and quote. 520-4448679
Services
Pets
ACCOUNTING SERVICES cloud based
using Xero available. This is the best
time of year to choose a new accounting
service and new accounting software. Call
Bob at Sonoran Consulting at 520-4448679 or bob@sonorancorp.com
Colored pencil drawing of your pet, done
from a photo.
www.petportraitsbydiane.com 520-7970671
Sahuarita Swappers is a community
organization for people who want to swap
homemade goods, home grown produce
and/or services with other like-minded
individuals. Date: Saturday, January 19,
2012; 2:00pm-4:00pm at Joyner-Green
Valley Branch Library, 601 N La Canada
Drive, Green Valley, AZ. Contact Robin @
762-1427 for more infomation.
Drywall repair 47 years of experience.
Water damage, patches, match texture
etc… no job too small. Acoustic ceiling
removal. Free estimates. Call bill 520-4015760. Not a licensed contractor.
Acra Construction: licensed/bonded/
insured, repairs, remodel, additions,
kitchens, bathrooms, drywall, paiting,
concrete, stucco, cabinets, countertops,
tile, window coverings, ROC 186920.
Free estimates, design showroom. 880 w.
camino casa verde 399-3200.
LOW COST SHOT CLINIC. Dogs & Cats,
Sunday,Jan 20th 10:00 AM till 2:00 PM
The Dog House 620 W. Ward Lane, Green
Valley 648-0480 (West of Friends in Deed)
prices @ www.doghouseofgv.com
Help Wanted
Sahuarita Water Company seeks a P/T
CSR for approximately 20 hours a week.
Candidate must be able to have a flexible
schedule with little or no notice. Email
resume. Tia@sahuaritawater.com
For Rent
Unfurnished house for rent. 476 Calle de
Estribo, Sonora Rancho 55+, Sahuarita.
2 br. 2 ba. 2 car gar. plus Den. $850./
mo.plus utilities. 1415sf. Avail now. Call
Warren 603-7620
1 bdrm furnished casita in Rancho Resort
in Rancho Sahuarita. Immaculate activities
galore. All amenities. 55+ available. Short
or long term. $790 incl. utilities. $950 mo.
Dec-March. 520-625-8255.
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S
OUTHWEST LIVING
Start the New Year with First Day Hikes at any
Arizona State Parks
Residents of Sahuarita are in the perfect location Regular park admission fees will still apply,
to take advantage of a recently announced national however, there is no additional fee for the hike
collaboration among state parks that will sponsor programs.
guided “First Day Hikes” on New Year’s Day 2013.
These “first day hikes” give families and individuals
the opportunity to come together, meet new
people and take part in an activity that everyone
can enjoy. Everyone eats a ton over the holidays
and now you can use this hike as an excuse to
jump-start your family’s hiking season.
This second annual event is providing a great
opportunity for people to get outside and start
losing that holiday weight. There are five Arizona
State Parks within a 2-hour drive from Sahuarita
that will take part in the nationwide collaboration.
“Arizona State Parks is happy to participate in this
national event on January 1. We are committed
to promoting outdoor recreation as a way to get
the kids outside and unplugged from their video
games and other electronic media,” says State
Parks Director Bryan Martyn.
Here is some information about the five “first day
hikes” near Sahuarita.
Catalina State Park: 8 am. Meet at main trailhead.
No children under 10 and no dogs. Enjoy the
Canyon Loop/Sutherland/50-year trail “Big Loop”
which is a 7-8 mile hike and a 600 foot elevation
gain. Pace is slow but moderate. You must register
for this hike by 4pm the day prior to the hike by
calling (520) 638-5404 with Gaston Meloche.
Bring water, snacks and good walking shoes.
Kartchner Caverns State Park: 9-11 am. Take a
guided hike of the Foothills Loop Trail. Hike will
include discussion of plant life, geology, hydrology
and conservation. The hike will last approximately
2 hours. Visitors should bring their own water, hat
and sun protection. Camera and/or binoculars
suggested, but not necessary.
Picacho Peak State Park: 10 am. Meet at Sunset
Vista Trail Head for an approximately 4 mile
Ranger lead hike. The hike will be a moderate hike
on the backside of Picacho Peak. Bring hiking
boots, sun protection, and at least 1 liter of water.
Roper Lake State Park: 10 am. Meet at gatehouse.
Minimum age 7. Length of hike is 2.25 miles.
Bring sturdy shoes, binoculars, water, layered
clothing, and camera.
Patagonia Lake State Park: 9 am. Meet at Visitor
Center. Hike the Sonoita Creek-Blackhawk Loop
to Vista Trail. See several different habitats and
a variety of birds and wildlife with guides. Bring
sturdy shoes, binoculars, water and snacks or
lunch. The first stage of the hike is 2.75 miles
round trip. If you choose, continue to the Vista
Trail. The entire hike is approximately 5 miles and
4 hours long. Call (520) 287-2791 to register.
For more information about the program or to
obtain a full list of the hikes, call (800)285-3703,
email pio@azstateparks.gov, or visit AZStateParks.
com. For information about out of state hikes, visit
www.americsstateparks.org/first-day-hikes.
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