Here is some information about myself, Whitney Davis, the new Robles Ranch Community Center Coordinator.

First off I just want to thank the Community for welcoming me to this wonderful site! I am very excited to work here in Three Points/Robles Junction. I am not from this area, however. I grew up in a small town, named Aurora, in the great State of Nebraska. I am a pure blood “Cornhusker”. I love my Nebraska football and love to brag about how I was raised with great morals.

I have been blessed with a wonderful husband (we’ve been married for 3 and a half years) and a beautiful daughter (who will be 2 years

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Happy Valentine’s DayNew Robles Ranch Community Center Coordinator

Whitney Davisold come April this year). You could tell I’m extremely proud of my family when you chat with me about them, especially my daughter. God has truly blessed me. We currently live in Madera Highlands, in Sahuarita, AZ.

Before coming here to Robles Ranch Community Center, I worked at the Littletown Neighborhood Center. This is located over by the Triple “T” in Tucson, AZ. I was the Recreation Leader at that Center for a little over a year and a half, so I have an idea of what is expected of me.

I look forward to getting to know the Community and working at the Robles Ranch Community Center for a very long time!

AKKA Open House/ Kick-a-thonBy Destiny Green

Lots of people showed up for the open-house/ kick-a-thon. Everyone brought a dish, so there was plenty of food to go around. The participants in the kick-a-thon got two minutes per session and they got there sessions to kick as many kicks as they can. The kickers did very well in the first round. They got a quick drink and returned excitedly. The second round went just as well They took another water break and they ready for the final round which they said would be their best. Although they were tired, they came through strand in the last round. After the sessions everyone was super excited to eat all the good foods everyone brought.

Genisis, the owner/ head instructor wanted to spread word that AKKA has been around since the 70's. AKKA has been in three points for 5 years. The school out here teaches excersize based kickboxing class as well as karate. The school starts with kids at age 4. They also teach classes for adults. IT costs $50 a month. The school also special rates for families.

If you are interested in joining, here is the schedule of the

classes; ! ! ! ! ! ! !

Mon: Advanced: 4:30-5:30 Beginner: 5:30-6:30

Adult: 6:30-7:30

Thur: Kinder: 5:00-5:30 KB: 5:30-6:30 (kick boxing)

Tues: Kinder: 5:00-5:30 KB 5:30-6:30 (kick boxing)

Fri: BB Prep: 4:00-4:30 Advanced: 4:30-5:30Beginner: 5:30-6:30

Adult: 6:30-7:30

Wed: Advanced: 4:30-5:30 Beginner: 5:30-6:30

Adult: 6:30-7:30

The AKKA Karate Studio has moved to 15390 W Ajo WayFor more information please call Genesis Isley at 520-349-0527

Calendar of Events Abbreviation Key: CC Community Center, MFC My Friends Closet, SBC Serenity Baptist Church, AVMS Altar Valley Middle School.

Events Happening Every WeekSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

For Church Services See Last

Page

Com Food Bank. 3 to 6 CC

Com Food Bank.10 to 3 CC

Caring Food Min. 12 PM SBC

Com Food Bank.10 to 3 CC

For Church Services See Last

Page

Info Referral CC 8:30-12:30

Info Referral CC 8:30-12:30

MFC CC 1 to 5 PM

Info Referral CC 8:30-12:30

MFC CC 9AM to 1PM

Joy Seniors 10:30 AM CC

Joy Seniors 10:30 Am CC

Joy Seniors 10:30 Am CC

Youth Group SBC 5:30 PM

Stay & Play SBC 10 to 11:30 AM

AA Meeting 2 PM SBC

AA Meeting 7 PM SBC

* Special Events Detail Information on page 3 include of PCSD Pima County Sheriff Dept Events and other community events

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Dates on this calendar may change. Please check with the organization to verify.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

27 28 29 30 31 Feb 1

4-H Robles Ranchers 7PM

SBC

2

Ground Hog Day

3 4 5

4-H Sierrita Mtn 7 PM SBC

6 7 Talk & Tots w/Trish 8:30 at

Robles

AVMS Career Day

8 9

10 11 12 13

AVSD School Board Meetings

6PM AVMS

14 15 16

17 18 19 20

Bookmobile 12-1 CC

Jan Newsletter Deadline 5 PM

21 22 23

24 25 26 27 28 March 1 2

3 4 5

4-H Sierrita Mtn 7 PM SBC

6

AVSD School Board Meetings

6PM AVMS

7 8 9Barn SaleMFC 9-1

Red Cross Blood Drive SBC

Community Calendar

Rodeo Break No School

Valentine’s Day

Super Bowl Sunday

President’s Day

* Some Extra Information About Events Listed On Our Page 2 Calendar

Stay & PlayCHILDREN LEARN BY PLAYING!

COME AND PLAY WITH YOUR CHILD!

First Things First * United Way * The Parent ConnectionTo engage a child in play: Jump right in…Forget the rules…Participate enthusiastically…Let a child guide his play.

STAY & PLAYFree for Parents with young children (Up-to 5 years)

Offering: Open playtime * Parent-child activitiesCircle time * Parenting support and education

Where: Serenity Baptist Church- West Building

11501 West Ajo Highway, Tucson, AZ 85735

When: Fridays Time: 10 to 11:30 AMFOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: 520-321-1500

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Talk & Tots with TrishNext Meeting is Thursday

February 7th 8:30 AM at Robles By Trish Hastings-Sargent

Hello Everyone

Sorry I had to cancel our last Talk & Tots with Trish. The flu virus put me to bed for four weeks.

Please come Thursday February 7th at 8:30 at Robles.

If you have children from Birth to 5 please come. We welcome Moms, Grandparents and Dads. I will be sending out e-mails as I get new information. I also send out e-mail reminders of our meetings. To join my e-mail list please send me an e-mail attrish@ths-studio.com.

We have coffee for adults, and juice for little ones, please bring your child’s own sippy cup. There will be toys for little ones to play with.

I hope to see you there. Trish

PSA

PSA

Three Points Assisted Living Linda Haight, Owner

Beautiful Ranch Setting Space Available

520 822-5143 sonoranskies@gmail.com

My Friends Closet

The Barn Sale is back on! It will be on Saturday March 9th from 9 to 1. Our barn is full of household items and furniture and everything must go!. My Friends Closet will be open that day from 9-1 as usual.

If you have any household items or furniture that you would like to donate please do so during business hours and before March 7th.

See you at the BARN SALE!

My Friends Closet HoursSaturdays 9-1

Wednesdays 1-5We are a non-profit, volunteer ran, resale shop that puts all monies earned back into our beautiful community and we are located on Ajo next to the community center. Like us on Facebook!

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Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, 

I was delighted to see Caring Ministries food program at Serenity featured in the January issue. They helped me through some lean times, and I will always be grateful. 

It is a weekly event full of community spirit not to be missed. People sometimes share used clothing, books, extra garden produce, eggs, or honey. Announcements about a job opportunity or upcoming event are made. Friendships, counseling, and a drawing for a haircut by A Graceful Touch are offered. 

There is always a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, a wide selection of breads, and a table full of sweet treats. "Ready-Made" refrigerated items, such as sub sandwiches and chicken salads, are available. I’ve even seen a meat table, cut flowers, and houseplants. 

After a short Bible reading, procedures are quickly reviewed for first-timers. Folks celebrating their birthday are given a minute to pick a cake. A drawing determines the row order for “shopping.” When their row is called, on the way to the food tables, everyone passes in front of the little table for a head count. Each person may take one Ready-Made, one sweet, three breads, and fill one grocery bag with fruits and vegetables. When finished "shopping," you may leave or wait in the vestibule. After every row has been called, those waiting are invited to help themselves to the remaining food.This truly is a well-run, no-strings-attached, free community service. Thank you, Norma

We received our first letter to the editor.By Trish Sargent Editor

This month our first “Letter to the Editor” arrived, prompted by our feature story on Tom Ray and the Caring Food Ministries at Serenity Baptist Church. I was delighted.

This is our community newsletter and the more folks contribute the better it will be. I encourage all our readers to contribute if they feel the need to write.

The only guidelines are that the subject matter of the letter or article reflects something going on in our community, is positive, does not hurt or portray anyone or any organization in a negative light. Letters of that nature will not be published.

A History of Conversation

HeartsReprinted from www. BakingBites.com

Conversation hearts are a Valentine’s Day icon – and even if you don’t enjoy eating the powdery candies nowadays, you probably remember exchanging them with friends and your valentines as a kid.  A few companies make conversation heart candies these days, but the original are Sweethearts Conversation Hearts, made by NECCO. Sweethearts got their start in the 1860s, when the brother of NECCO’s founder, Daniel Chase, began experimentally printing messages on small, crisp candies that the company produced. At first, the messages were imprinted by hand, but he refined the technology until they were printed directly onto the candies using a die-cut press and vegetable food coloring.

The messages started out almost like the messages that can be seen in fortune cookies today, as there was a trend at that time for small paper messages to be put inside of edible candy shells. For instance, a wedding message might have read “Married in Pink, He will Take to Drink” – a funny “fortune” that would be good for a laugh at a party. The message-bearing candies originally came in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, to accommodate different lengths of text and different occasions. The candies were a huge hit with customers, who loved the novelty of seeing a note printed directly on something sweet.

It was around the turn of the 20th century that the look and shape of the hearts that we recognize today became more standardized. And that classic look and taste is the same one that we still get today when we buy Sweethearts. The messages on Sweethearts today tend to be  short and sweet – just like the candies. They typically say things like “Call Me” and “Be Mine,” but more modern messages that include “Tweet Me” have been added in recent years.

Today, more than 8 billion Sweethearts are produced every year – which translates to 50 tons of hearts. Competing  conversation heart companies, like Brachs, produces their candies in huge numbers, as well. They’re still eaten and shared by millions of fans every year. They’re also used for decorating cakes and other Valentine’s Day treats, as well, because there will always be something very sweet about saying “Love You” with a tiny pink heart.

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Sunshine Farm MarketHours 10 AM - 5 PM Wednesday & Saturday

Check Out Our Low Prices

Location: Cindy Lou’s Restaurant E-mail: sunshinefarmstucson@gmail.com

Some produce is organically grown and will be labeled as such.Prices will vary due to wholesale costs

Larry & Susanne

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Feature Article

Desert HarvestBy

Donna Derosia

We seldom stop to look around us in our busy lives to see the wealth of nature we are surrounded by in the Sonoran Desert. I’d like to share a desert food with you this month that you pass by every day and probably don’t even realize what it is or what it’s nutritional benefits it has. It’s a waist high

scraggily, prickly looking bush with lots of tiny seeds. It’s called amaranth & it’s been eaten for centuries by native people of this area. The Aztecs & many other ancient cultures considered it a dietary staple & used it in rituals. Today amaranth is often popped like popcorn & mixed with honey, molasses or chocolate to make a treat in Mexico called “alegria”(meaning joy).

Amaranth is packed with iron & calcium & contains triple the fiber of wheat. It’s oils which are high in omega 3 fatty acids help in lowering LDL(bad) cholesterol. It contains 12-17 percent protein & is considered to be on par with protein from animal based protein. It contains Lunasin which has been shown to have cancer-preventative properties as well as being beneficial to people with diabetes, heart disease, & strokes.

Amaranth can be added to your favorite bread or muffin recipe, popped a couple of tablespoons at a time in a hot skillet or cooked as a grain such as quinoa. Pop it up and sprinkle it in your salad.

This time of year you’ll see birds feasting on the remaining seeds on the ground around the plants. Before you pull up that weed remember it may be something good to eat and good for YOU.

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February $5 Friday SpecialsFind Them on our Facebook Page

Full Service Deli - Fresh sliced meats/cheesesSteaks, Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast/Whole Chicken, Fresh Produce/Groceries/Beer & Wine

We have what you want for a fresh, healthy meal, no need to drive to town!

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Dear ReadersDonna wrote this great article for us last month. In my cold medicine induced haze I missed it. I apologize for the oversight.

Thanks, Trish

Ajo Memorials  By Sheri Ramirez

Last Tuesday (January 15), I attended a public meeting regarding the State Route 86 (or Ajo Way) widening between Valencia and Kinney Roads.  The project won’t start until the fall, but it was mentioned that there are many memorials along Ajo that must be removed.  Even though ADOT put tags on the memorials to try to contact the families, a plea was made to the attendees that if anyone knew a family with a memorial along Ajo to let the family know they will need to remove it or else it will be destroyed during the construction. 

Linda Ritter, ADOT Senior Community Relations Officer, seemed genuinely concerned and acknowledged how important these memorials were to the families.  She wanted to give the families plenty of time to remove the memorials in a manner they are comfortable with. I thought that surely there would be someone among our readership who might know a family involved

Contact Linda Ritter’s at 520.388.4266; LRitter@azdot.gov

Once construction starts the Fence Post hopes to get updates on the progress.

Ask us about our February SpecialsThe Way Nature IntendedE-mail: BonniesHerbGarden@aol.com

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Community NewsLow Income Working Families Can Get

Help With Their Taxes

Help in preparing those returns is available for those who quality through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program sponsored by the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona and partners.

The free federal VITA program is designed to help low- and moderate-income families. A key function of the program is to ensure that families and individuals receive all the tax benefits for which they are eligible, including particularly the Earned Income Tax Credit, widely recognized as the single most important tool for helping lift children out of poverty.

VITA will kick off Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and continue on Wednesday evenings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Tax preparation will take place at the UWTSA Community Resource Center,  1151 S. La Canada, Suite 214 in Green Valley.

Vanessa Felty, UWTSA Regional Director for South Pima County, will be the Site Coordinator and Tax Preparer. She is seeking individuals who would like to be trained to join her team of volunteer tax preparers.

For additional information about training as a volunteer tax preparer or about having your taxes done at the UWTSA offices in Green Valley, please call Vanessa at 300-5777 or email her at

vfelty@unitedwaytucson.org. Additional InformationVanessa has told me that if there are 5 - 10 low income working families/individuals who need their taxes done in Three Points she will come out here to help them.

She will need a space to work with her laptop and a printer. If you are interested please e-mail Vanessa. Once she gets enough people I will help find a place for her to work. If you do not have internet access please give me a call at 520-247-8222 and I will e-mail Vanessa with your information.

Thanks, Trish Sargent

Robles Junction/Three Points, AZ Community

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Three Points Clinic Wishes You a Healthy Heart Day

By Melinda Prado, Eligibility Specialist

Cynthia Urbina, RN, BSN

February is here but before you start buying roses to make hearts flutter and romantic cards to make hearts melt, why don’t you take the time to make your hearts healthy!

According to the National Institutes of Health, heart disease is the number one cause of death in the US. The Center for Disease Control states that in the US, someone has a heart attack every 34 seconds. These are startling numbers but the good news is heart disease is preventable and United Community Health Center’s Three Points Clinic is here to help!

Everyone knows a healthy diet and exercise will have a positive effect on your heart, but what are the other steps you can take to help your heart? Do you have risk factors that may lead to heart disease? Your providers at the Three Points Clinic can answer these questions. They will assess your current state of health and recommend the specific diet and lifestyle changes required to retain heart health. Laboratory tests and EKG’s can be done to identify if you are at risk to develop heart disease. Your provider will also coordinate care with cardiologists and other specialists if needed.

It’s up to you to take charge of your health. One of the ways to do that is to know your numbers. Ask your provider what your blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index, and blood glucose numbers are and what they mean. A patient that is vigilant and compliant with their health care will be able to add numerous quality years to their life by making just a few simple changes.

The Three Points Clinic wants to make it easy to stay heart healthy by offering free transportation to and from your appointments and free delivery of prescriptions to the Clinic. Their Discount Plan will cover the lab tests that screen for heart disease under a flat co pay and the EKG’s can be ordered at no additional charge.

UCHC’s Three Points Clinic does not want you to be left “broken-hearted” this February, call today to schedule an appointment!

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Arizona Life Line

By Cher Williams

I was recently at a meeting where I learned about a service that Arizona LifeLine offers. This company is the one that serves our area for a medical helicopter. Below is the article that the sent me.

You often hear of someone who is alive and healthy today as a result of a quick and effective response to a medical emergency? Living or traveling miles away from the nearest advanced medical facility, or in some places, any medical facility; you or your loved one will likely need Air Medical Transport in a life or limb threatening emergency. Even with medical insurance, that air medical transport can leave you with significant unexpected out-of-pocket expenses, burdening your finances and family.

Give yourself peace of mind, become an Arizona LifeLine member, and allow you and your family to focus on recovery after an emergency. When you join Arizona Lifeline, you automatically join the AirMedCare Network, the largest network of its kind in America. Members of the AirMedCare network enjoy the same benefits when flown by any of the over 180 medical aircraft serving 24/7 and strategically located across 27 states.

When you become an Arizona LifeLine Member you will be supporting the healthcare needs of your family, friends and neighbors. As a member of the AirMedCare Network, you become part of the ever expanding family of over one million members, protecting communities through a vast network of Air Ambulances across the nation. But most importantly, you will be assuring that you and your family’s health is protected, both physically and financially.

Arizona Life Line has a long history of excellence in patient care and customer service. The dedication and knowledge of the Medical Flight Crews and Aviation Team are without equal, and is exhibited daily by their continued involvement in the communities in which they serve. Medical outreach education, safety and landing zone briefings and partnership with community events and agencies is the hallmark of community based air-medical services.

Thank you Southern AZ for your continued support. We are proud and honored to be a part of your lives, and to serve as an essential link in the chain-of-survival in a medical emergency.

We do offer group discounts and employer benefit programs. You can visit our website at www.airmedcarenetwork.com and use the track code #12567. For more information, call Alexa Bathe Membership Sales Manager at 520-488-2126.

Get Your Free Tickets For The

Community Talent Show!

Every year at Serenity Baptist, “The Dojo” youth group, brings members of the community together to showcase a diverse range of creative talent; The Community Talent Show is an all volunteer event with 100% of the preceding made from the snack bar and local sponsorship going back to the community. This year we invite you to participate or bring your family and friends to enjoy and support our local talent. For more information and to sign-up, please visit our website at www.roblesreststop.com and click on the “Community Talent Show” button, see ya there!

Event Information

• March 2nd at Serenity Baptist at 6pm: Community Talent Show (1st Audition)

• April 6th at Serenity Baptist at 6pm: Community Talent Show (2nd Audition)

• April 13th at Serenity Baptist at 6pm: Community Talent Show

To eligible families with children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Scholarships are available

Early Care and education scholarships improve the access and affordability of high quality early care and education for low-income families with children birth through five. Scholarships benefit children, families, the childcare industry and communities by offsetting the cost of quality care. Childcare scholarships are defined as payments to an early childhood provider, either center or family based child care, for the full or partial cost of care.

Three Points Childcare Center

15530 W Ajo Tucson, AZ 85735

Wendy or Walter Phone: 822-1745

Fax: 520-822-9504E-mail:WRWallace2@aol.com

T H R E E P O I N T S C H I L D C A R E C E N T E R

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Three Points Childcare Infants — Pre-K Scholarships

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News From Our Sheriff ’s Department

• Don’t be afraid to yell for help.

• When out an about, park in well-lit areas with good visibility and close to walkways, stores, and people.

• Always lock your car, even if it’s in your own driveway; never leave your motor running.

• Make sure you have your keys out as you approach your door – residence or vehicle.

• Don’t display your cash or any other inviting targets such as cell phones, hand-held electronic games, or expensive jewelry and clothing.

• Carry only the money you’ll need on a particular day.

• If you are robbed or assaulted, report the crime to law enforcement. Try to describe the attacker accurately. Your accurate details can help prevent someone else from becoming a victim.

• If someone tries to rob you, give up your property—don’t give up your life.

For more information related to prevention and other services provided, visit us at pimasheriff.org.

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Avoid becoming a victim!No one expects to be the victim of a violent crime. When it occurs, it is traumatizing and frightening. Preparation and anticipation are key to keeping yourself and your loved ones safe. Action is quicker than reaction, so thinking defensively will better prepare you in the event you are facing an attack. The following are some tips to help you avoid becoming a victim:

• Always be aware of your surroundings.

• Trust your instincts. Do not worry about what others may think. If someone or something makes you apprehensive or uncomfortable, avoid the situation and/or person. Create distance.

• Do not walk or jog early in the morning or late at night when the streets are deserted. Vary the routes and times you jog. Try to jog/walk with a friend.

• If you think someone is following you, switch directions or cross the street. If the person continues to follow you, move quickly toward an open store or restaurant or a lighted house.

News From Our Border Patrol

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Border Patrol arrests two dangerous criminals

TUCSON, Ariz. – January 7,2013 One man wanted for homicide and another wanted for manslaughter were apprehended in separate incidents this weekend by Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents.  Friday morning, agents assigned to the Brian A. Terry Station arrested a Mexican national illegally present in the Unites States near Naco, Ariz. During processing, agents learned the subject has two outstanding warrants out of South Carolina for homicide and

Drug, human smugglers apprehended by Border Patrol TUCSON, Ariz. – January 7, 2013Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents seized meth and arrested drug and human smugglers during separate weekend incidents. Nogales Station agents working at the Interstate 19 checkpoint Friday arrested a male Mexican national traveling in a commercial shuttle van after a pound of methamphetamine was discovered taped to the inside of his clothes. The narcotics, valued at $10,000, will be turned over to the DEA. The subject faces possible prosecution. Two U.S. citizens were taken into custody by Nogales Border Patrol agents yesterday after a canine team alerted to two people hiding in the trunk of their vehicle during a pre-primary inspection

flight to avoid prosecution. He was turned over to Cochise County Sheriff ’s Office for extradition. Saturday, agents from the same station apprehended another individual for illegally entering the U.S. near Naco. Records check revealed he was convicted in 1993 for voluntary manslaughter in Teton County, Wyo. He now faces federal prosecution. All individuals apprehended by the Border Patrol undergo criminal history checks using the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System, a vital tool that ensures illegal aliens with criminal histories are identified and receive an appropriate penalty. In addition to enforcing immigration laws, the Border Patrol contributes to a safer America by removing dangerous criminals from the country.

at the I-19 checkpoint. Both subjects face federal prosecution for alien smuggling. Also yesterday, Tucson Station agents conducting patrol operations pulled over a vehicle near the State Route 86 checkpoint. During the encounter, it was discovered that the driver and passenger both had active warrants for arrest. Agents also found a stolen, loaded .45-caliber weapon and 34 grams of meth valued at $3,000. Both subjects were arrested and face possible prosecution. The drugs will be turned over to DEA. The Tucson Sector Border Patrol is determined to prevent dangerous contraband and individuals from being transported through Arizona. Checkpoints effectively restrict major routes of egress from the border, hindering smugglers’ ability to move people, drugs and other contraband further into the United States.

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Hello Fence Post Readers

I recently received this e-mail from the Community Food Bank Garden Program. If you have not looked into this program you are missing out on some great information.

You can find online information about this program at www.communityfoodbank.org. In the mean time I have reprinted their information, taking out the classes that were scheduled for January. Let’s Get Gardening Trish

It's so chilly out it's hard to believe it is time to prepare for spring gardens!  Be sure to start your seedlings of tomatoes, chilies, basil and eggplant for planting outside after the last chance of frost in mid-March.  There are so many excellent classes happening this spring! The Community Food Bank workshop schedule is available in this email and access to the schedule and registration online will be available next week. Enjoy! 

1. Tucson Organic Gardeners free classes  Composting ~ February 23 10 am-noonIn the garden (west side of church) St. Mark's Church,  3809 E. 3rd StreetCall Melissa Mundt, 882-3303 with questions.

From the Pima Master Gardeners Program

Citrus and Deciduous Fruit Trees and Shrubs – Feb. 2nd & 9th   9:30-11:00 am

Speakers: Deb North, Chuck ParsonsGrowing fruit trees in the desert Southwest. Fruit trees provide shade and beauty and as bonus they are also a source of food. In this class you will learn how to select the best varieties for your location, how to plant your trees and keep them healthy, and how to protect them from the hot weather and the cold weather.

Session 1: Growing apple, peach, apricot, figs, and pomegranates.

Session 2: Growing citrus trees.

Attend both classes and you will be entered in the fruit tree raffle.Class Fees cover both classes: $7 Master Gardeners/ $10 general public (cash or check only).   Due to limited seating, please call Francine Correll at the Pima Extension Office to register: 520-626-5161.

TIME TO PLAN YOUR GARDEN

2. Community Food Bank Workshop Spring Schedule!

We are so excited to offer you some new classes and some old favorites.  The flyer, online registration and class descriptions will be available next Wednesday at www.communityfoodbank.com/gardenworkshops  Until then, check out the flyer here: Spring 2013 workshop schedule  and start spreading the word! Call Melissa Mundt, 882-3303 or mmundt@communityfoodbank.org with questions. 

3. Garden classes at the public library Feb 26th

Build a Container Garden Tuesday 2/26/13 from 4 pm-6pmFlowing Wells Library1730 West Wetmore RoadPresented by the Community Food Bank

4. Garden Kitchen Spring Schedule

The Garden Kitchen offers seed-to-table, gardening and cooking classes for all levels.  Check out their spring schedule!  

5. Tucson Organic Gardeners speaker Feb19th 7 pm

Programs are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month, from Sept through April, and are free and open to the public.  The meeting place is west of Alvernon and south of Speedway, in the Geneva Room at the N. E. corner of the church complex.For more information, phone 670-9158 or visit  www.tucsonorganicgardeners.org Feb. 19: Summer Gardening by Reggi Smith of Westwind Seeds 

6. Upcoming Farmers Market EventsSanta Cruz River Farmers' MarketThursdays 3-6 pm (Oct- April); 4-7 pm (May-Sept)   100 S Avenida del Convento near corner of Congress and Grande

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New Year New Healthy Habits

By John Sargent

The past 2 month, my wife Trish has been very sick. The Flu, and stomach viruses, she just can not seem to shake it and get well. After being so sick, Trish decided to try and get healthy. Part of her plan was to rejoin Weight Watchers and lose weight.

Weight Watchers looks at the nutrition part of the ingredient or recipe and converts it into Points. The program gives you a total number of points to use everyday.

I want to support Trish and since I am overweight and a diabetic this is a good opportunity for us to go on this journey together.

I am always on the lookout for new recipes that fit with my diet and how I like to cook. I often get stuck in a rut and keep preparing the same recipes over and over again - boring! I want interesting recipes containing their nutrition information, allowing me to easily track calories, carbs, salt, points or whatever I need to be aware of. Too many good looking recipes are missing critical nutritional information.

Anything Goes Stir Fry

From www.eatwellbewell.com

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon oil2 bunches green onions8 ounces chicken, pork, or beef1 small head cabbage, sliced thin2 carrots, shredded1 ¾ cup water2 packages ramen noodles

Directions:

1. Wash hands with warm water and soap. Wash fresh vegetables before preparing

2. Spray frying pan with vegetable spray or use a nonstick pan. Slice green onion and stir fry with oil. Remove onions from pan and set aside.

3. Slice chicken, beef, or pork in thin slices. Stir fry until done. Remove meat from pan and set aside.

4. Stir fry cabbage and carrots until cabbage wilts, about four minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.

5.Add water to pan and bring to a boil. Break up ramen noodles and add to boiling water. Add one flavor packet and discard the other.6.Cook noodles until soft, about three minutes. Add green onions, cooked meat, and cabbage mixture to the pan and heat through.7.Serve hot.

Servings:

Makes 6 servings

Nutrition Information: Per Serving

Nutrition information per serving: calories, 187; carbohydrate, 28 g; protein, 11 g; total fat 4 g; saturated fat, 1 g; trans fat, 0 g; cholesterol, 32 mg; fiber, 5 g; total sugars, 6 g; sodium, 168 mg; calcium, 59 mg; folate, 55 mcg; iron, 1 mg; percent calories from fat, 19%.

Community News So, when I look for new recipes, I look for: Easy to prepare ones, Recipes having ingredients we already have at home, Don’t take long to prepare, and Ones our family enjoys eating.

Like so many other people, I don’t have tons of extra money to buy cookbooks, only to use a few of the recipes in the book. I now go to the internet to browse and find free new recipes.

Here are some of my favorite sites that I would like to share with everyone. Theses sites have nutritional value and allow me to choose which recipes are best for Trish & me.

Just click on the url to start.

www.allrecipes.com

www.sparkrecipes.com

P.S. these sites contain some tasty Super Bowl snack recipes...better than plain chips n dip! Bring on the guacamole.

If anyone out there has a good recipe to share please send it either to me at

Johnsargent@gmail.com or send it to the Fence Post, Info@Robles

Junction.org for consideration to be printed.

Altar Valley School News

Dear Parents,It is hard to believe that it is already February.  The year is going quickly.  The students and teachers will be working hard to finish learning this year's standards and will begin reviewing for the standardized testing.  

We will continue to focus on basic math facts.  I look forward to awarding more medals at the next Bobcats of Excellence Awards Assembly.  I am hoping that all students can finish the year with a medal around their necks.

I am excited to let you know about our Night at the Museum!  We will be showing all of the exciting projects we have done in our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) classes as well as our Science classes.  Join the fun and receive your own family STEM kit to try at home.  

In the cafeteria, our students are learning their lunch numbers to make our serving line more efficient.  Please help your child learn their number.  This is the same number that they will keep from kindergarten through eighth grade.  

The fourth grade classes will be visiting AVMS over the next few weeks.  This will help them get to know the faculty at the middle school and get comfortable with the campus.  I know they are looking forward to the visits.  

At the beginning of March we will have another book fair.  Keep an eye out for information.  Also, we will be having a spring picture day soon.  For these pictures, the students are welcome to be out of uniform that day.  It will be fun to see everyone dressed up for the pictures.  Information should be coming home soon.  

Thanks for all of your support.

Chandra YoungPrincipalRobles Elementary SchoolAltar Valley School District520-822-9418

Rich’s Tire ServiceRepair Your Tires the Right Way!

Some Used Tires Available12255 W. Castle Drive

For Rent: Tow Dollies & TrailersCall Rich: 520 822-1240

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Free to a good home: Poulan gas chainsaw. Hasn't been used lately, does not start, probably gummed up carburetor. Take it and fix it, all yours. Call John, 204-3240.

Our DC Students

As we go to press, our AVSD students are in Washington DC. Next month the Fence Post hopes we will have some interesting articles from at least one of our students. Their impressions of this trip should be wonderful.

Our Local Businesses

Our local businesses have been wonderful supporters of the Fence Post. We realizes that some of our smaller businesses may still be unknown gems. Therefore the Fence Post will feature some of our businesses every month so our readership can get to know them better.

Robles Ranch Community Center

16150 W Ajo Highway For more information on any of these programs call

520-822-4408website: www.pima.gov/nrpr

Services Include:K.A.P.P. Kids and Parent Playtime

This 8 week program is for children ages 3-5 years who are toilet trained and their parent/s.  A variety of activities are offered which may

include arts and crafts, music, story time, nutrition education, early learning skills,

socialization, sports skills, active games, and much more.  Parent must accompany the child and remain on premises during

the entire program.  Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30

p.m.Next Session: August 14th – October 4th

After School Program Mon to Fri, After school – 5:30 p.m.

Youth Dances

Public Computers: 3 computers available for public use. The lab is open Monday-Friday,

10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.  For more information, call 822-4408.

Senior Social Services

Catholic Community Services Nutrition and Socialization Program: JOY Senior Program,

On-Site Community Services

Pima-Tucson Library Bookmobile:

My Friends Closet Clothing Bank:

Pascua Yaqui Tribe Health Services/WIC: Second Wednesday, each month, 10:30

a.m. – 2:30 p.m., by appointment 520-879-6113.

Information & Referral: Anjanette Miller-Bonney Office: 520-808-2316/ Center:

520-822-4408. Summer Office Hours 8:30 to 12:30 Mon,Tues & Fri

Community Food Bank: Dora Dicochea, Manager

*************Caring Food Ministry

Serenity Baptist Church15501 W. Ajo Hwy, 85735

(520) 822-2026 Thurs 12 PM

Community Action Group (CAG)Info for protecting your home. Contact: John Sargent: johnasargent@gmail.com

Cindy Granger: bcgranger@msn.com

************Junction Connection

Don’t have transportation to get to town? Call between 9 Am - 4 PM 3 days

before you need the ride.

Patzi Hughes 520 429-7843Connie German 520 240-2579

************For a complete listing of Organizations,

go to: www.roblesjunction.org

United Community Health Center15921 West Ajo Hwy Tucson

(520) 407-5700 www.uchcaz.org

All Newsletters are online at

www.roblesjunction.orgIf you do not have a computer,

there are computers available at the Community Center call 822-4408

for availability.

NEWS STAFF

Editor: Trish SargentNewsletter@roblesjunction.org

520-247-8222Articles can be up to but not exceed 250 words.

Website & Electronic Information Manager: John Sargent 204-3240

info@roblesjunction.org

Business Ads & Classifieds: John Sargent 204-3240

All ads must be paid for in advance of publication.

Ads@roblesjunction.org

ChurchesTucson Mountain Baptist Church

5757 W Ajo Way Phone 888-9417Pastor: Dr. Jay George

Sunday School: Sunday 9:30Worship: Traditional sunday 8:AM

Contemporary: Sunday 10:45

Serenity Baptist Church15501 W. Ajo Hwy, 85735

(520) 822-2026 Fax (520) 822-5482Pastor Dane Miller

Youth Pastor Zach VaughanBible Study: Sunday 9:30

Worship: Sunday 10:30 AMWednesday Youth Group 5:30 to 7

http://www.reststop.qwestoffice.net/e-mail : reststop@qwestoffice.net

Community Organizations

Faith Baptist Church11080 S Brandywine Lane (between Guy and Viking)

(520) 822-1057Pastor Stan Stringer

Worship Sunday 11AMPrayer: Thursday 6:30

Holy Way Presbyterian Church42211 W. Ajo Hwy, 85735

(520) 888-9417Pastor Raymond S ThomasWorship Sunday 9:30 AM

Sunday School: Sunday 9:30Tuesday Bible Study: 9AMChildren”s Church:10:45Evening Service: 6 PM

Youth Live: Wednesday 7 PM

Mission Park Baptist Church2101 W. Ajo Way Phone: 883-386

Pastor: Tim GeorgeWorship: Sunday, 9:30 am

Sunday School: Sunday 11:00 am Spanish Worship: Sunday 2:00 pm

Kids Club: Wednesday 6:45 pm Spanish: Thursday, 7:00 pm

Mount Zion Lutheran Church4520 W. Ajo Way Phone: 883-0627 Pastors: Dan

Valasakos & Craig Larson Worship: Sunday 8:00 & 10:45 amSunday School: 9:45 am — all ages

Saturday, 5:00 pm

St. Mary of the Desert Church Mass at Robles Elementary School Sat at 5:30 Info (520) 822-9338

CCD & Baptisms 822-2859 Confession Sat 5 PM

Local Organization Information

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