Welcome to the Nugget’s first Tourism Edition. Stories on Kearny & the Copper Basin Area ... Pages 3-5 Stories on Oracle & Biosphere 2 ... Pages 6-9 Stories on the GlobeMiami Area ... Pages 12-13 Stories on Superior ... Pages 18 & 26 Want to Have a Picnic? See Our Top 5 Picks ... Page 22 Touring the Copper Corridor ... Pages 21 & 24
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Self Defense The Pursuit of Excellence
One of the benefits of learning Martial Arts is that the “Pursuit of Excellence” is a constant goal that can affect every aspect of your life. Nothing is taken for granted. From the moment you enter the school and take off your shoes, your environment demands your full attention. This heightened sense of awareness is exciting and challenging. No detail too small; no casual, sloppy
execution of technique accepted; no lack of focus caused by a wondering mind; no allowance for self-indulgent behavior; no recognition given to fatigue or discomfort; and no thoughts of failure or quitting are entertained. We are more critical of ourselves than anyone else could ever be. When one goal is achieved, another immediately takes its place. This is a reflection of life.
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We are never done. We are never beaten. On so many levels, life “IS” constant conflict. We cannot allow ourselves to give in or give up. Too much rests on our shoulders and too many people rely on our strength of character. Self doubt is the demon that we must fight. To prevail is not enough. We must exceed our own expectations and strive for personal perfection.
Like fighting in the ring, life comes at us hard and sometimes knocks us down. It’s not the times we get knocked down that counts, it’s how often we get back up to fight again that defines us. I am fond of a quote by Billy Graham, “When money is lost, nothing is lost. When health is lost, something is lost. When character is lost, all is lost.” PURSUE EXCELLENCE!
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 Martial Arts and has achieved skills in a variety of disciplines. He also teaches Tai-Chi with classes on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon and Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. Please call (520) 8258500 for information
Steve Weber regarding these and other programs. If you wish, check out the website at www. AikidoAcademyOfArizona. com.
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Scholarship and Educational Enrichment Program Grant applications available By Michael Moore Among the many activities and initiatives supported by SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO), two programs are specifically designed to support the education of youth within its service area. The SBCO Scholarship Program provides scholarships for students attending an accredited postsecondary institution and the Educational Enrichment Program provides small grants to assist educational
and community organizations in programs designed to meet SBCO’s mission “To make a positive impact on the lives of needy children in neighboring communities through improved self-respect, better school attendance, and higher scholastic achievement.” SBCO’s Scholarship Program provides a $2,500 scholarship each of a student’s first two years. Interested students are encouraged to review the “Scholarship Qualifications and Criteria for
2012-2013” and, if qualified, complete the “Scholarship Application.” Both documents are available on the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach website, on the Education page, located at http://community-outreach. org/our-programs/education. Individuals representing schools or community organizations interested in SBCO Educational Enrichment Program funding are encouraged to review the “Educational Enrichment Program Guidelines,
Criteria and Funding Cycle” and submit a completed “Educational Enrichment Program Application consistent with the identified funding cycle. Both documents are also located at the SBCO web address listed above. Questions about the SBCO Scholarship Program and the Educational Enrichment Program should be sent to Michael Moore at m.moore@ moreheadstate.edu or Julie Goodman at jsgoodman111@ yahoo.com.
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Community events offered in the Copper Basin area By Vicki Clark The Copper Basin area offers many community events throughout the year with a variety of entertainment, food and amusement to satisfy almost everyone. Pioneer Days: This year s 52nd Annual Pioneer Days will be celebrating Arizona s 100th year with the theme of Rails & Trails. Scheduled for March 29 through April 1, the event includes a carnival, booths, a parade, softball tournament,
a queen contest, a quilt show and much more. Pioneer Days is sponsored by the Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce. For more information call 420363-7607 or visit the website at www.copperbasinaz.com. E-mail address is angela@ copperbasinaz.com. Fourth of July: This event s location is alternated between Kearny and Hayden. Food and contests are held during the day, followed by a Little League game and then
fireworks at dusk. Contact either the Town of Hayden at 520-356-7801 or the Town of Kearny at 520-363-5547. for more information. September Fiesta: The Town of Hayden sponsored an annual Fiesta complete with authentic Mexican food, Folklorico dancers, mariachi music and other entertainment. Contact the Town of Hayden for more information. Oktoberfest: Held in Kearny the first weekend in October,
Copper Basin Women’s Expo – More than just a day out with the girls The Copper Basin Women’s Expo takes place on March 10 at Hayden High School in Winkelman, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and will feature keynote speakers shopping booths, along with complimentary samples, demonstrators, drawings and prizes, business opportunities and information on how to support local community groups. Speakers will be Martina Burnam on ‘Hiking in Hayden/Winkelman Area’, Linda Morris on ‘Organization for Women’, and more. Just some of the businesses attending are Watkins Naturals, Gold Canyon Candles, Mortgage Assistance for Women,
Copper Community Action Board, Pampered Chef, A Captured Moment, Memory Works, Weichert Realty, Central Arizona College, Le Cheveux Boutique and Jolie Fille Cosmetics. In addition, there will be demonstrations from some of the above-named businesses, as well as Flower Arranging 101 by Pretty Petals, Copper Basin Idol 2011 Alexa Armenta, Copper Basin Junior Idol 2011 Gabrielle Montana and a Pioneer Day Queen Contestant Fashion Show. Admission is $3 and the first 25 ladies get a free gift bag with samples, coupons and other great items. For booth applicants, sponsors and those who have questions,
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this event showcases a car show along with entertainment, children s events, and good food. Contact the Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce at the above for more information. La Fiesta del Santo Nino: This fiesta is sponsored by the Infant Jesus of Prague Catholic Church in Kearny and is usually held the third weekend in October. Mariachi music, entertainment, food and games booths, folklorico dancers and dancing under the stars are all featured. Call the Parish Office at 520-363-7205 for more information. Great Punkin: Held the last weekend in October, this event features a costume contest and Trunk n Treat booths, along with food. Contact the Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce at the above for
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more information. Winter Wonderland: This event is held the first Saturday in December with a visit from Santa, food and merchandise booths during the day and an electric light parade in the evening. Contact the Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Dudleyville Light Parade: Usually held the second Saturday in December, the parade winds through the rural community of Dudleyville and ends at the park with a visit from Santa. The event is sponsored by the Dudleyville Fire Department. Call 520357-6585.
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Tucson Eye Physicians is a well established, thriving ophthalmology medical practice with its office in Tucson and recently added San Manuel location. Founded in 1987, Tucson Eye Physicians has been providing surgical, medical and lens prescription needs to Tucson and surrounding communities. Dr. Peter Kaufer relocated with his wife and four children to join the Tucson Eye Physicians at the end of 2007 after many years of providing excellent care in Pleasanton, California. Dr. Kaufer is available at other locations in the Tucson area. Call Tucson Eye Physicians for the nearest location.
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123 N. Miami Street, Miami (623) 670-0717 • Thurs-Mon 10-5 Furniture, Glass and Gramma’s Vintage Jewelry.
Grandma Weezy’s Attic
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The Book Bank
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Miami Rose Trading Company
401 W. Sullivan Street, Miami (928) 473-2949 • Sat & Sun 10-5 Bordello Chic, Vintage Religious.
Julie’s Sewing Corner
600 W. Sullivan Street, Miami (928) 473-7633 • Mon-Sat 10-6 Quilt Shop, Fabric, Notions, Machines Repairs.
Guayo’s El Rey
716 W. Sullivan Street, Miami (928) 473-9660 Serving Fine Mexican Food.
Globe Pickle Barrel Trading Post
404 S. Broad Street, Globe (928) 425-9282 • Daily 10-6 Antiques, Indian Art, Jewelry and Primitives.
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Chrysocolla Inn Bed and Breakfast
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The Globe Antique Mall
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Small town offers big possibilities for recreation Compiled by Vicki Clark Kearny is located in the beautiful upland Sonoran Desert with saguaro cactus blanketing the mountainsides and has much to offer those looking for recreation and outdoor activities. The town sits above 2,000 feet in elevation in the magnificent Gila River Valley. The beautiful array of spring flowers makes the area come alive with vibrant color. Within an hour’s drive of both the Phoenix and Tucson areas, Kearny offers a range of commercial businesses including gas stations, restaurants, a grocery store, convenience stores, a motel, a bank, a hardware store, an auto parts store and many others. The area also offers limitless possibilities for recreation and outdoor activities. Fishermen will appreciate the challenges of the Gila River, which flows through Kearny, and hunters will find the surrounding areas has a variety of large and small game and birds (quail, dove, deer and javelina). Kearny Lake is the premier recreation center of the Copper Basin. This 11 acre surface area lake is located in a 92-acre pristine natural area adjacent to the town. The park contains a campground with 12 developed sites and a restroom facility. The campsites are suitable for motor homes, campers or tents, and picnic armadas are all in very close proximity to the lake. There is no charge for camping and the site is handicapped accessible. Kearny has also developed an Off-Highway Vehicle Park in the foothills of the Pinal Mountains. Named the Mescal Mt. O.H.V. area, the park includes 12 campsites with armadas, picnic tables and fire pits, and potable water with
restroom facilities. The area provides a spectacular view of the valley below and is surrounded by giant saguaros. There are numerous marked trails for riding or hiking through the untouched desert. For more information call the Kearny Town Hall at 520-363-5547. Other accommodations available include Breezeway MH and RV Park located off Highway 177 just north of Kearny and the Rio Vista RV Park located just off Tilbury Road in Kearny. If roughing it is not your thing, the General Kearny Inn in located at 301 Alden Road in Kearny offers recently remodeled rooms with an outdoor courtyard and ramada. The Inn also houses a restaurant and lounge with a patio area. Pets are welcome. Visit www.GeneralKearnyInn. net or call 520-363-5505. Other outdoor activities includes Kearny Golf Course, a Par 70, 18-hole course with very reasonable rates. Cart rental is available and tee times are not required. Tournaments are also scheduled on a regular basis. Call 520-363-7441 for more information. Although most will travel to the Copper Basin on the highway, fly-ins are welcome. Kearny Airport is the envy of every other secondary airport runway in the state and boasts a concrete runway of 60’x3400’. Ample hardtop parking and tiedown is available. All is within walking distance of Kearny Golf Course and Kearny Lake. A courtesy car is also available for your convenience to visit uptown or dine in one of the relaxing restaurants. An aircraft repair business is well established at the airport to provide the necessary repair or maintenance of your flying machine.
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Saturday activities at Oracle State Park include hikes, tours Oracle State Park Center for Environmental Education, which was closed for more than two years due to state budget cuts, is now open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays in March, April, September, October, and November
Admission is $7 per car (or $3 for walk in) or visitors can purchase an annual pass for admission to all Arizona State Parks. More Saturday activities will be scheduled this month; visit www.azsateparks.
com/oracle or www. friendsosp.org. A guided trails hike with Gaston Meloche will begin at 8:30 a.m. every Saturday. Hikes will be between six and nine miles long. Free with park admission. Hikers should call 896-
2425 to register. Tours of the Kannally Ranch House will be conducted at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. every Saturday. Guided bird walks with Mary Ellen Flynn will begin at 8:15 a.m. on March 17, 31, and April 7 and 21. Call 896-2425
to register. Free with park admission. Papermaking with Local Plants workshop with Val Bembenek will be held March 10 from 1-3 p.m. The $12 fee includes materials and park entrance fee. Limited to 6 participants;
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reservations required at 896-2425. Members of Friends of Oracle State Park will hold a Wine Tasting Party and Auction on March 31. Info at www. friendsosp.org. Making a Stab-Bound Journal workshop with Val Bembenek will be held April 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will make two blank nature journals for notes or sketching on hikes, bird walks, etc. A variety of stitch bindings and cover papers will make books one-of-a-kind. The $12 fee includes materials an park entrance fee. Limited to 10 participants; reservations required at 896-2425.
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THE ORACLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND
ACADIA RANCH MUSEUM Thanks to our fabulous docents, we now have extended museum hours
Current Exhibits include The Village of Oracle Around 1912, Health Seekers of Oracle, Early Snapshots of Oracle and Let’s Have A Picnic
THURSDAYS 4 - 6 pm SATURDAYS 11 - 4 pm SUNDAYS 12 - 3 pm Help the community of Oracle shape its future by understanding and preserving its past. Become a member and/or a docent today...Learn about local history while meeting new and old friends who visit the museum. PO Box 10 • 825 E. Mt. Lemmon Highway Oracle, AZ 85623 • 520-896-9609
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Biosphere 2 LEO Project: Message in a Bottle Funded by the Philecology Foundation, the Landscape Evolution Observatory (LEO) project at Biosphere 2 is the University of Arizona’s flagship research project for at least the next decade. LEO will enable scientists to study the terrestrial water cycle, in hopes of learning everything that happens to a water molecule as it leaves the atmosphere all the way to when it, ultimately, makes its way into a riverbed. Observation of the gas exchange and carbon cycling, and all the complex hydrological and biogeochemical processes that are affected by the Earth’s climate will be included in the study, in an effort to understand how the changing weather conditions will impact the water resources and atmosphere in the future. What is learned through the LEO project will, ultimately, be of benefit in aiding policy makers, at various levels of government, to make better informed decisions about urban planning and development, population growth, land usage, and related issues. Of course, the information will also be of interest, and use, to individual citizens and private businesses. “One of our primary missions at Biosphere 2 is to increase public scientific
literacy. LEO will be the centerpiece of this effort for many, many years as we educate people about the nature of water in what will increasingly become a hotter, drier desert southwest.” said Matt Adamson, Associate Director, K-12 Education. LEO, which is currently still under construction, is expected to be fully operational by the end of this year. Three mountains, comprised of crushed volcanic rock from northern Arizona, will rest within a glass enclosures approximately the size of an aircraft hanger. With its arched ceiling, the enclosure, which is curved to mimic the natural slope of hills, has been likened to a bottle, housing three ships. Supporting the three mountains are steel beams weighing approximately 15,000 pounds. Each mountain will be
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interlaced with approximately 1,800 sensors which measure water flow, soil chemistry and temperature. Once it is observed how the physical system behaves for a year or two, plants will be added to see how the flora interact with the hydrology and soil chemistry. In the Desert Southwest, especially, hilly and mountainous landscapes play a vital part in the ecology, since the water resources come from the high elevation areas. Ability to control temperature and rain will allow the scientists to study how climate change will impact atmospheric chemistry, water resources and plant and microbial life in the soil. With three hills, which will first be used in identical fashion, there is the possibility, in the future, of adding different plans and for studies to be run in different climates, as well.
For more information about LEO, visit the University of Arizona website at http://leo.
b2science.org/ . Also, there are some informative videos about the LEO project, one
of which can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=PCV9DHjtCSU.
The Biosphere 2 is located south of Oracle on Highway 77. (File photo)
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Tales and Places of the Copper Corridor: The Riverside Stage Hold-Up, Part 2 been their complaint that only Mexicans and Indians could be hanged in Florence. The Florence Enterprise newspaper reported two confessions by Joe Tuttle implicating Lem Redfield, Carpenter, Jack Almer and Charley Hensley in the crimes stating that Redfield had known about their plans to rob the stage and was to receive a share of the loot. Lem had also provided the new hatchet to them to open the strong box. The paper also reported that a coroner’s inquest into the hangings found a verdict that the men were hanged by parties unknown to the jury. The Arizona Weekly Citizen newspaper out of Tucson wrote editorials against what they called “Judge Lynch” editorializing that the law should have been allowed to follow its due course. It wrote that many of the people that knew Len Redfield did
not believe he was involved and the reliability of the confessions by Joe Tuttle were questioned. The Florence Enterprise tried to justify the lynching by saying that the members of the mob were sober and tried to place the blame on Marshal Evans for inciting the people in Florence by attempting to bully Deputy Scanland into releasing Redfield and threatening the town with martial law. Thomas Weedin the Editor of the Enterprise and member of the posse that arrested Tuttle and Redfield was a friend of Johnny Collins. Leading up to the lynching his paper portrayed everyone that had been arrested as guilty and had called for swift justice. On October 3, Pima County Sheriff Robert H. “Bob” Paul obtained a tip that Red Jack Almer and Charley Hensley were in the Willcox area. He organized a posse and they
were taken by train from Tucson to Willcox that same evening. That night the posse came upon Hensley and Almer at the Percy ranch 12 miles outside of Willcox. A gun battle ensued. Red Jack Almer was killed, having been shot numerous times.
Hensley, although badly wounded, was able to escape in the darkness. One of the posse members received a grazing flesh wound to his calf. The next morning the six posse members found Hensley at Point of Mountain about 10 miles from Willcox.
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By John Hernandez In last month’s Nugget, we began the story of a particularly violent stagecoach hold up near Riverside in the Copper Corridor. This hold up happened on Friday, Aug. 10, 1883, between Riverside and Globe. Below follows the aftermath of the hold up and the citizens’ responses to it. Later that morning, businessmen closed their stores and every available man armed themselves and went to the courthouse and jail. The citizens group posted guards around the jail to prevent the marshal and his posse from returning to get Redfield. There were close to 100 armed men in the jail yard. The mob took Deputy Scanland and his assistant prisoner. They took the jail keys and removed Joe Tuttle and Lem Redfield from their cell. They were taken out into the corridor. Two ropes were thrown over some braces between the joists in the ceiling and they were both strangled to death and left hanging. It was reported that while the rope was being placed over his neck, Lem Redfield said, “Well boys, I guess my time has come.” Tuttle broke down and began sobbing, pleading, “Let me talk; give me time to talk.” Someone in the crowd said, “You didn’t give poor Collins time to talk and we will serve you the same way.” After the two men were dead, the group removed young Carpenter from his cell and brought him out to look at his accomplices hanging from the rafters. They told Carpenter to look at his uncle and take it as a warning of his fate if he should continue in a life of crime. They then put him back in his cell. When word of the hangings spread around town, hundreds of Mexican men and women appeared at the jail to look at the men hanging in the corridor. They looked on in disbelief as it had always
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Globe-Miami offers different choices of Bed and Breakfasts Globe-Miami offers a wealth of traditional motels, unique lodgings, and bed and breakfasts. Lodgings are available for every budget and level of amenities. Miami Copper Miner’s Rest Bed & Breakfast 198 North Chisholm Avenue, Miami, AZ 85539 928-473-8144 Located off a cozy lane just off Sullivan Street you will
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tempted to spend a night in this charming lodge. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Featuring luxurious European style lodging. Offers three very special guest rooms and a studio apartment, a spacious sitting room, a large bath with a shower and spa tub; the kitchen facilities are available to guests. Rooms are furnished with antiques and reproductions. Outdoor terraces are landscaped. Amenities include satellite television and off street parking. Those staying for
dinner may also enjoy outdoor cooking facilities. Advance notice for small or medium pets. Smoking permitted outdoors and in patios areas only. Catering and continental food service for small size groups. This facility also welcomes corporate retreats, business travelers, extended stay guests, conferences, family reunions, rehearsal dinners and special events. Globe Cedar Hill Guest House 175 East Cedar Street, Globe, AZ 85501 928 425-7530 Private home offering rooms
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to guests; similar to a B&B but without breakfast. Five guest rooms. Cedar Hill Guest House has been serving travelers since 1992. The home was built in 1904 by the Trojanovich Family and served as a private home until 1992, when it was sold and opened as a B&B. It has the original wood floors, high ceilings typical of the architecture in the area at the turn-of-the-century. The home has three private guest rooms and two fully furnished apartments, plus an upper and lower garden/patio area. It is located just one block from Globe’s Downtown Historic District and within walking distance to shops, restaurants and entertainment. Free high-speed internet and free parking. Chrysocolla Inn Bed and Breakfast 246 East Oak Street Globe, Arizona 928 961-0970 This historic boarding house and ‘home hotel’ was on the brink of demolition when it was rescued nearly eight years ago. Located just one block off Globe’s Historic downtown district, it is a perfect spot from which to explore the area. Six bedrooms with private baths and one suite/apartment to meet the needs of individual travelers, as well as those traveling with family and friends. Breakfast is served
from 8-9:30 a.m. Special arrangements can be made for a continental breakfast at other hours of the morning. They will do our best to cater to food sensitivities and given advance notice. Chrysocolla Inn will be available for special events, such as parties, birthdays, anniversaries,
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Globe Home and Building Tour set for March 10-11 The 28th annual Historic Home and Building Tour is planned for March 10-11, 2012 in Globe. The event is sponsored by the GlobeMiami Regional Chamber of Commerce and features stops at several territorial-day homes and historic buildings in Globe. This year the tour includes a special visit to the historic Globe Cemetery, along with stops for an antique show and quilt show. Tours leave from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days from the train
depot in downtown Globe, a delightfully restored building that sets the tone for this year’s tour. One of the highlights of this year’s tour will be a territorial day boarding house located just outside the old downtown. The building was built in the late 1890s and boasted several uses before becoming a private family home in 1950s. It is amazingly intact with the many outside doors and windows from the original boarding house structure.
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meetings. Non-Smoking, smoking outdoors only. No Pets. Large rooms with king or queen size or full size beds, private baths. A get-away weekend spent in Globe/ Miami affords unlimited opportunities for antiquing, shopping local events hiking, historical hikes and Museum visits, Casino Gambling and Golf at Apache Gold Resort Casino, fishing and hunting, recreation in the Tonto National Forest and Visitor Center ,and lively nightlife. Superior, Globe and Miami offer some of the best Mexican food in Arizona. No worries if Mexican food is not your taste. Plentiful restaurant and watering holes cover all tastes as well. There is also easy access to the nearby Communities of Superior, Roosevelt, Tonto Basin, and Punkin Center.
Continued from Page 12 cats. No pets allowed. Free Parking. The Noftsger Hill Inn 425 North Street Globe, AZ 928425-2260 877-780-2479 Sleep in “Class” at The Old Noftsger Hill School. Elementary school classrooms in a previous era, guest rooms today are unusually spacious, each with a sitting area and private bath, some with a fireplace. The guest rooms are carefully appointed with our private collection of mining era antiques and art. Original chalkboards in the guest rooms are “decorated” with comments from past guests. Group rates are available upon request for retreats, reunions and business
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The building is undergoing renovation, but the owner has fallen in love with its unique character and is working to keep that flavor. The property includes a storage cave literally carved out of the stone mountain behind the house, as well as an original outhouse carved in stone. One of the early day adobe buildings in downtown Globe is a small house that now houses the guest house and studio for a local artist. The home is beautifully furnished in period pieces. A window on the outside wall allows visitors to see the adobe underneath, as the building is in such good repair visitors find it hard to
believe it is adobe. Other stops at homes in this historic mining town will give visitors a taste of how our territorial day residents live. And as for how they rested after death? This year’s tour includes a trip through the old Globe Cemetery. Imagine the hearse climbing the dusty hills above Globe; see the resting place of early day Apache Scout Al Seiber and Glenn Reynolds, a sheriff killed by Apaches. The Masons, the Elks and the Odd Fellows all had special plots in the cemetery for their members. History buffs won’t want to miss this special part of the tour.
These are just a few of the stops planned for this year’s tour. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under. Courtesy of the many volunteers who staff this tour, visitors will be driven to each stop, where they are invited to hear from hosts and hostesses about the history of that particular stop. Tours leave from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The Gila County Historical Society will have its annual antique show both days at the Globe High School, which will have its new Hall of Fame open for the weekend. The first class to attend all four classes at the then-new Globe High School graduated in
1912. The Copper Country Quilters Guild will have guild members on hand to show the special quilts on display at their annual Pieces of Friendship show at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts; and while you’re there, try and visualize how lovely the opportunity quilt will look in your home…then buy a ticket! The Globe - Miami Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual Home Tour. For more information, call 928-425-4495 or tollfree 800-804-5623. More information is available at the chamber website, www. globemiamichamber.com.
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“It is we, the PEOPLE, who breathe life into cold steel and call it – ‘RAILROAD.’”
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The Copper Basin Railway People A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: Jake Jacobson was chosen as North America’s “Railroad Man of the Year” in 1994, the Copper Basin “Citizen of Year” in 1998 and one of the “Century’s Great Railroaders” in 2000.
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Quilt shows abound in Copper Corridor; Queen Valley show set for March 3, Globe show to run through March The Scrap Rats 10th Annual Queen Valley Quilt Show is on Saturday, March 3, at the Queen Valley Homeowners Hall in Queen Valley, featuring
more than 150 entries of quilts and quilted items, along with special exhibits, and Viewer’s Choice Awards for each category in the show.
The Quilt Boutique Shop will offer books, magazines, quilts and related items for sale. Featured Quilter, Connie Clark will show a variety of the many quilts she has made. A Queen-size Opportunity Quilt will be raffled at the quilt show. The proceeds go to benefit the Queen Valley Fire Auxiliary. Raffle tickets are available for $1 each or six for $5. Winner need not be present. For information call 520-463-2089 or 480-8829171. Globe Located in the old Gila County Courthouse at 101 North Broad Street, this Quilt show is not to be missed. The Copper Country Quilter’s 22nd Annual ‘Pieces of Friendship’ Quilt Show runs through March 31, at The Cobre Valley Center for the Arts in Globe. Features include the Centennial Quilt fabric Challenge collection, the ‘Opportunity’ and ‘ Sonorant Stars’ quilts, and a Boutique offering handmade and quilted items for sale. Pieces of
Friendship raffle tickets for the ‘Sonorant Stars’ quilt will be available for $1 each or six for $5 at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts front desk. Winner need not be present. The drawing will be held Sunday, March 11, at 2 p.m. Admission is free; however donations are requested benefiting Cobre Valley Center for the Arts. Rare antique quilts are displayed and offered for sale. Benefits will be given to the C.V.C.A. Elevator Fund. This grand old building See Quilts, Page 22
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Mining, the lifeline of the Copper Corridor By Mila Lira Since the late 1800s before Arizona was a state, pioneers and explorers were moving west and they were looking for a promise of riches. Their dreams were lined with silver and gold. Many of them had their dreams come true as they found rich ore bodies throughout the Copper Corridor. While they were primarily looking for gold and silver these prospectors also
found copper. These were not the mines that you see today; they were caverns in the hills, holes in the ground. They were built with the hopes that these pioneers would find the motherload. Some prospectors made just enough and others found so much that entire communities grew up around these mines. In these early days there were not many regulations and a
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Asarco’s Ray Open Pit Mine is sometimes called the man made Grand Canyon. (Vicki Clark photo) prospector could stake their claim and work the ore body that they discovered. While the prospectors of those days were looking for gold and silver they also found copper and it ended up being that copper was the predominant mineral found in the mountains of the Copper Corridor. The mines all
operated steadily through the early 1980s when many of the mines were forced to shut down completely or reduce their workforce. This slow down put a tremendous strain on the region economically. The Silver King mine, near Superior, was one of the first mines in the area where a community grew around the mine. Ore from the Silver King mine was smelted and processed in the nearby city of Pinal City. Silver King and Pinal City were eventually moved to present day Superior as the ore body that was mined was found further east. Today mining is still keeping the region alive. Freeport McMoRan and Asarco operate active mines in Miami and Kearny. The Asarco mine is an open pit mine between Superior and Kearny and could be considered the manmade Grand Canyon. Asarco also operates the smelter in Hayden which smelts the copper from the Asarco Ray Pit mine. Freeport McMoRan operates an underground mine and operates a smelter and rod
making plant in the Miami area. The community of San Manuel was built by then Magma Copper Company in 1953. The entire mining operation and smelter was closed completely in 2003 by Broken Hill Proprietors (BHP). BHP also owns the Pinto Valley mine between the Top of the World and Miami. The Pinto Valley operations were closed a few years ago. Plans are underway to reopen the Pinto Valley mine in the coming year. BHP plans to hire 600 full time workers. While these mines have stayed in operation or opened and closed new mines are still being prospected. Oracle Ridge mine near Oracle and Copper Creek mines owned by Red Hawk Mining near Mammoth are currently making plans to mine copper in ore bodies that they have found. Florence is also entertaining the opening of a copper mine. This mine will use an in-situ approach where the ore will be extracted from the Earth using a vinegar like solution. New technologies are
aiding Resolution Copper and its parent company Rio Tinto to once again reopen the Magma mine near Superior. Resolution Copper is currently in the process of completing their pre-feasibility phase. The ore body is North Americas largest untapped copper resource and will produce 25 percent of the America’s need for copper. The opening of the mine is expected for 2021 and that date is pending the Congressional approval of the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act. As the need for copper continues to grow the larger mining companies continue to explore and examine potential ore bodies. Mining for precious metals is not the only mining operations in the area. The area is also known for mining calcium carbonate, perlite and decorative rock. The small pits to the south east of Superior are examples of perlite mining. The perlite mine is where the legendary Apache Tears (Black Obsidian stones) can be found.
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If you’re not a Miner what can you do? By Mila Lira While the predominant employers and industry in the Copper Corridor is mining there are still many other career and business opportunities to be found in the area. The Town of Superior has an industrial park that is home to OMYA International. OMYA is an international company and was founded in
Switzerland in 1884. OMYA Superior processes calcium carbonate for food and medicine products. At this time there are still lots available for sale at the Superior Industrial Park for those wishing to locate businesses in the area. When the mines began to shut down and lay off workers in the 1980s many of the local residents went to work for the
Arizona Department of Corrections in Florence. Today Florence is home to nine correctional institutions including state, private and federal prisons. In addition to the employment in the security and prison sector the Copper Corridor also has many governmental jobs and careers available in the two county governments
(Pinal and Gila), eight incorporated communities (Florence, Globe, Hayden, Mammoth, Miami, Superior and Winkelman) and nine school districts. There are also many federal government positions available through the Department of Homeland Security and Forest Service. Like most small towns
throughout America our small towns have many small locally owned and operated businesses, restaurants, retail operations, and service providers. These small businesses serve the major employers with transportation, food and beverage services, landscaping, janitorial, general maintenance
services and much more. As the region begins to diversify their economy by adding a tourism sector more boutiques, antique, bed and breakfasts, stores, cafes and attractions are opening throughout the Corridor. Now is a great time to consider opening your own business in the Copper Corridor.
SASO April concert offers great variety By Punch Howarth Dramatic - exciting - colorful - humorous, all illustrate the April 14 and 15 concerts by the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra. Conducted by Linus Lerner, the program features American Modern, Baroque, Romantic Nationalism, and miniature French Tone-Poems. Two solo compositions will be featured. American composer Aaron Copland’s vivid and rhythmic El Salon Mexico or more accurately, a Mexican beer garden, will open the concert. The music migrates from noisy to hushed and from fast-moving to sedate. Following this SASO features Harp Fusion from the University of Arizona. All 12 members of the ensemble will perform Handel’s Baroque Concerto for Harp No. 6 in B-flat major. Jean Sibelius was an important Romantic Nationalist composer from Finland. Known as a major symphonist, he also produced descriptive works based on Finnish folklore. SASO will play his Valse Triste from the Tone Poem Kuolema. Each year the Tucson
Symphony Women’s Association hold a Young Soloist Competition. The winner will perform a solo work, usually a concerto movement, with SASO on this program. The selection will be announced following the selection of a winner. Concluding the concert will be the light-hearted Carnival of the Animals by French composer Camile SaintSaens. This is a descriptive work about musical instruments and musicians. The season’s final program
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Apache Leap Mining Festival set for March 9-11 in Superior The Superior Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the 24th Annual Apache Leap Mining Festival set for March 9-11, sponsored by Resolution Copper Mining. The theme this year is “Discover Superior…Past and Present.” Superior is the gateway to the Copper Corridor and this is our opportunity to honor the miners from yesterday, today and the future. The festival kicks off with the Carnival on Friday night and a parade on Saturday at 10 a.m. on Main Street, followed by opening ceremonies. From then on, for two days, there will be continuous entertainment, including the renowned Yellow Bird Native American Hoop Dancers, the Sun City
Poms, Arizona Gunslingers, Folklorico dancers, live music with the Marty Ramirez Band Saturday night, Chihuahua races, comedians and “Wildman Phil”, who entertains with reptiles! Saturday afternoon, the adult Mining Competition will be held with a $2,000 purse! The overall winner will walk away with $1,000 and all entrants will have a chance to win one of five $100 bills, thanks to Resolution Copper. Witness the difficult work the miners endure with spiking, sawing, mucking and jack leg drilling. Sunday hosts the Junior Mining Competition and the Ax throwing contest. The streets will be filled with mining and mining related companies, all anxious to share what they
do with everyone who stops by. Presentations will allow guests to learn about mine history and abandoned mines. Historian speakers and authors will share stories of the area. The carnival, presented by Brown’s Amusements, promises to be bigger and better than ever and will thrill the youngsters, while a bungee jump is featured for those who are NOT faint of heart. Presale carnival tickets are on sale at Save Money Market and the caboose. Throw a couple of lawn chairs in the car and head downtown to have a fun filled weekend. For schedules and more information please go to www. superiorarizonachamber.org or call 520-689-0200.
Boyce Thompson Arboretum Park offers year-round activities By Betsy Quinn Boyce Thompson Arboretum, an Arizona State Park, is a 320-acre living classroom. The botanical collection includes a wide range of habitats and a 1.5-mile main loop walking trail. Founded in 1925, the Arboretum is the largest and oldest botanical garden in the state of Arizona, located on Highway 60 at milepost 223 just west of the historic copper mining town of Superior, 55 miles due east of Phoenix. The drive takes about two hours from Tucson via highway 79 North through Florence to Highway 60 then turn right and continue east another twelve miles. The Arboretum’s mission is “to instill in people an appreciation of plants through the fostering of educational, recreational, research, and conservation opportunities associated with arid lands and plants.” Offering regular
guided tours and a year round calendar of events, the Boyce Thompson Arboretum far exceeds that mission. There is something for everyone, including family dogs. Yearly Memberships are offered for all budgets. Some membership features include unlimited admission 364 days a year (closed is December 25); limited guest passes, discounts on gift shop and plant purchases; exclusive member-only events, and discounts on classes and lectures. Here is the March/April 2012 schedule. Daily Guided Tours, FirstOf-Season Wildflowers Guided tours of the mileand-a-half long main trail are daily at 11 a.m. Admission of $9 for adults or $4.50 for ages 5-12; daily admission also includes special weekend events such as the Bird Walk March 3 at 8:30 a.m. and the Wildflower Walk
on Saturday at 11:00 A.M., or Sunday Plants-Of-TheBible walk at 1:30 p.m. Legumes of Arizona Gallery Exhibit Opens Saturday, March 3 Meet artists and editors collaborating on this project Saturday, March 3, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the gallery. Bird Walks March 3, 11, 17, 25 at 8:30 a.m. Walks continue April 7, 8, 21 and 22. Wildflowers In Arizona - Slideshow, Lecture and Photo Walks March 3 Saturday morning 9-11:30 a.m. lecture, slideshow and outdoor photo walk Book signing from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Afternoon Lecture, slideshow and outdoor photo walk repeats visitors 2-4:30 p.m. Meet the authors of ‘ Wild in Arizona: Photographing Arizona’s Wildflowers, A Guide to When, Where, and How.’ See Arboretum, Page 26
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Copper Corridor Economic Development Coalition Report to the Community (CCEDC) Since its inception more than nine years ago, the CCEDC has experienced tremendous success marketing the region and collaborating with base industries, small businesses, governments and
community leaders. The CCEDC implemented multiple projects with the financial support of Pinal County, Arizona Department of Tourism, Resolution Copper, Arizona Public Service, Arizona – USDA and The
Arizona Commerce Authority. Our projects: Ore Cart Trail, Mobile Visitor Center, Website, Regional Branding, and the Business Success Center have increased visibility of the CCEDC to our region and beyond.
Comprised of volunteers from across the region, the CCEDC meets at 8:30 am the third Friday of each month usually at Central Arizona College’s Aravaipa campus. All are welcome to attend!
The CCEDC always welcomes individuals or business representatives to join our meetings.
Come by and learn more about what we’re doing, participate in one our many projects or collaborate with a
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Email us at info@coppercorridor. org to confirm our meeting dates and locations or just ask a question.
• Successful completion of $60,000 Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) grant to establish the Business Success Center (BSC). The BSC provides free training and business consulting to existing and potential businesses and entrepreneurs in the region. • Received $50,000 support from Pinal County. • Maintained the BSC post ACA grant with monies from Pinal County ($20,000) and a USDA grant ($40,000). • Established a new website for the BSC –
www.coppercorridorbsc.org. • Hired a webmaster to redesign and update the www.coppercorridor.org website. • Continued to display the Mobile Visitor’s Center (MVC) at regional and state events generating additional awareness of our region’s cohesiveness, character and scenic locals. • Contracted an event professional to schedule and manage the MVC’s travel and storage. • Continued to work through the process of establishing the Ore Cart Trail’s Winkelman’s
Ore Cart public art display. The project utilizes Federal earmark monies via the Arizona Department Of Transportation. • Continued to foster coalition building via outreach with newspapers, radio, social media, face to face meetings and email. Relationships with Asarco, Central Arizona College, Resolution Copper, local town councils and many others are maintained via regular purposeful contact. • Officers have met with local groups concerning delivery of electricity, creation of new hyper-local economic development
groups, reopening of parks and helping to promote the newly created hiking trail in Superior. • Completed the CCEDC’s portion of an AmeriCorps Grant with Central Arizona College. • Completed our training with the USDA’s Strengthening Economies Together program. The CCEDC was one of five groups in Arizona to receive the training. • Guest speaker at Pinal County Town Hall; Recognized for effectiveness by Pinal County Board of Supervisors.
• Statewide Tourism EXPO with the Town of Superior, Job Center strategic planning for Central Arizona Associations of Government (CAAG) with Economic Development Administration (U.S.
Department of Commerce). • Received $50,000 support from Pinal County. • Represented at the annual Governor’s Rural Development Conference. • Completed an Asset Inventory for nine
communities in the Copper Corridor region. • Developed networking resource directory of people and talents/skills. • Strengthened strategic alliances with Small Business Development Center (SBDC) with Central Arizona
Community College, San Carlos Apache Telecommunications Utility Inc. (SCATUI), SRP, CAAG and new Superstition Area Network Development (SAND). • Created a Strategic Plan with five (5) strategic goals for the next three years.
• Received Arizona Office of Tourism ARRM grant for branding and marketing. • Completed Mammoth REDI grant – Tourism study. • Completed Oracle REDI grant – visitor
center study. • Participated in statewide Tourism EXPO with Town of Superior. • Participated in Job Center strategic planning for CAAG EDA grant resulting in regional SWOT analysis. • Expanded the Ore Cart Trail project to
include Globe and Miami. • Received award for innovation in tourism • Developed networking resource directory of people and talents/skills. • New strategic alliances include the Small Business Development Center through Central Arizona College; SCATUI, San
Carlos Apache Telecommunications Utility Inc; SRP, Salt River Project. • Received Scenic Road designation from ADOT for portions of Highways 77 and 177. • Completed basic asset inventories for nine communities. • Awarded AmeriCorps grant.
• First Ore Cart installed in cooperation with Town of Mammoth. • Ore Cart Trail highlighted at Rural Development Conference. • Invited to attend first ever Rural Policy Forum hosted by NAU Rural Policy Institute. • Received REDI grant to upgrade website with Ore Cart Trail emphasis. • Added Nature Conservancy and Audubon Society to the ranks of Coalition participants. • Mammoth, San Manuel and Oracle become certified as a REDI region. • Successfully collaborated with Town
of Mammoth for a $47,000 Rural Tourism Grant. • Copper Corridor volunteers help at the 24-Hours in the Old Pueblo bike race in February and the Coalition is the beneficiary of a gift of $7,530. • Website www.coppercorridor.org is launched. • The Copper Corridor Ore Cart Trail regional jury is selected and a call to Arizona artists results in nearly 40 submissions for the Ore Cart Trail; 18 artists are selected to create scale models of their concepts. • The Ore Cart models become a Rolling Art Show from September through October as
communities vote their preferences. • The first actual ore carts arrive. • Linda Leigh and the Copper Corridor are on the agenda at the Governor’s Rural Development Conference in Flagstaff in August. • A strategic planning session is held in October, reviewing our successes and setting new goals. • Successful applicant for one of five awards from Arizona Department of Commerce for regional economic vision planning funds for Mining Economic region (MER) • Recipient of grant aid from Arizona Commission on the Arts for planning of Copper Corridor Ore Cart Trail process.
• Collaborator with Town of Mammoth for Rural Tourism Grant. • Primary Beneficiary of 24 Hours n the Old Pueblo Annual Mountain Bike Race • Developed and provided “CARE Fairs” for mining families in the region during the ASARCO miners strike. • Provide scholarships for local Community College and High School students to attend the Governor’s Rural Development Conference. • Successful applicant for REDI grant for REDI certified communities of Oracle, San Manuel and Mammoth for Ore Cart Trail website to support attraction of visitors to the Ore Cart Trail.
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Steep hills, sharp curves and scenic beauty await you in the Copper Corridor By Mila Lira If you are traveling through the Copper Corridor you are guaranteed to see some of Arizona’s most spectacular scenery. There are four major highways that connect the copper communities together. US Highway 60, State Highways 177, 77 and 79 all form somewhat of a figure eight like drive that take you though the corridor. Portions of US 60/70, and Highways 177, and 77 have been designated as scenic drives by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). There are many areas along the highways to pull off an enjoy picnic or stroll outdoors. Springtime in the corridor usually boasts brilliant display of colorful wildflowers and green grasses alongside the road and in the mountains near the road ways. Drivers should be aware that there are steep grades and curves on many of these highways; please take time to read the road signs and adjust speed as needed to handle the curves and grades. On most of the highways, passing lanes are limited; if you are traveling at a lower rate of speed please consider pulling off to the side to let others pass. In inclement weather, certain portions of US 60 and Highway 77 will close temporarily. Drivers can call ADOT for up to the minute road conditions; ADOT can be reached by dialing 511. These grades and curves make for fun driving conditions for those wishing to tour the region by car, bicycle or motorcycle. Each of the communities in the region hosts a variety of attractions, restaurants, and events to visit. Use our legend below to plan your day. Keep in mind that there is easily 20 to 30 miles between each community and in some of the smaller communities many of the local restaurants and gas stations close early. The gateway communities of the Copper Corridor Superior, Globe and Oracle are great places to stop to get regional visitors information. LEGEND of Services and Attractions: Florence: Gas, Food, Lodging, Retail/Groceries, Mechanical Services, Hospital, Post Office Attractions: McFarland State Park, Arizona Prison Industries Store, Windmill Winery, Pinal County Historical Society Museum,
Superior: Gas, Food, Lodging, Retail/Groceries, Mechanical Services, Post Office Attractions: Bob Jones Museum, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Caboose Visitor Center at US 60 Park, World’s Smallest Museum, Legends of Superior Trail Miami: Gas, Food, Lodging, Retail/Groceries, Post Office Attractions: Bullion Plaza Museum and Cultural Center Globe: Gas, Food, Lodging, Retail/Groceries, Mechanical Services, Hospital, Post Office Attractions: Besh Ba Gowah Archeology Park, Cobre Valley Center for the Arts, Gila County Historical Society Museum and the Globe Miami Chamber of Commerce Winkelman: Gas, Food, Post
Office Attractions: Gila River, Winkelman Flats Campground and Park Hayden: See Winkelman Services, Hayden is adjacent to Winkelman. Attractions: Hayden Golf Course Kearny: Gas, Food, Retail/ Groceries, Mechanical Services, Post Office Attractions: Kearny Town Lake, Kearny Golf Course, Mescal Mountain OHV Park, Copper and Rails Park Mammoth: Gas, Food, Retail/ Groceries, Mechanical Services, Post Office Attractions: Access to Aravaipa Canyon – Permit required, Copper Corridor Ore Cart, Ralph Herrera
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The Nugget’s top five picks for really great picnic spots in the Copper Corridor
There are many great opportunities to have a picnic in the Corridor. There are plenty of public parks and of course attractions like Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Biosphere II and Besh Ba Gowah offer great places to picnic. We at the Nugget thought we would highlight five “off the beaten path” places to have a picnic. Winkelman Flats – this is our number one choice because of its accessibility to the Gila River, bathroom facilities, and other amenities. There are also RV hook ups that are available for overnight use. Kearny Town Lake – This spot offers armadas, bathrooms and plenty of space to spread out and enjoy a picnic, not to mention a beautiful lake and gorgeous scenery.
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Hayden Golf Course – You don’t need a set of clubs to enjoy this developed picnic spot. There are bathrooms, picnic tables and children play areas at the Hayden Golf Course. The Jungle/Pinal City – (Near Superior) this area is located on the Legends of Superior Trail. There is limited access by vehicle to the area but once you are there you will find huge cottonwood trees, a running stream and plenty of places to explore. This is a primitive picnic area so there are no picnic tables, bathrooms, etc. Mammoth Miners Memorial Park – This one is right off Highway 77 in the heart of town. It features picnic tables and charcoal grills right under the mesquite and palo verde trees. It is also handicapped accessible.
The Winkelman Flats Park which hugs the banks of the Gila River is a beautiful spot for a picnic. For the more adventurous, the lazily flowing river is a great place to cool your heels. (Mila Lira photo)
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The Cobre Valley Center for the Arts, located in the old Gila County Courthouse at 101 North Broad Street, is the home for the Copper Country Quilt Show. (Betsy Quinn photo)
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After touring the Quilt show, be sure not to miss the Rose Mofford Room and White Porch Boutique in the basement. Also very worthwhile is a walk through the Fine Arts Guild eclectic collection of paintings, sculpture, jewelry and a gift shop on the main floor. The
third floor Courtrooms have been converted into a Theatre with productions by the Copper City Community players. Hours for The Cobre Valley Center for the Arts are Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.
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Visiting the Copper Corridor by Air By Mila Lira You won’t find any commercial airliners landing at one of the four regional airports in the Copper Corridor, but those who have private planes, helicopter or wish to charter a flight to the area will find an airport close to the Copper Corridor community of their choice. The airports in Kearny and San Manuel provide many resources to pilots. Both
airports have hangers and fuel available. Both of these airports have won awards from the Governor’s Office on Transportation. The San Carlos airport is located in San Carlos near Globe. This airport also features many amenities to pilots and their passengers. The municipal airport in Superior off of US 60 does not have any amenities but small aircraft can land on
the gravel runway. This runway is often used for pilots practicing their flight skills. If you need any type of assistance to plan your flight into Superior please contact the Superior Town Hall at 520-689-5752. You can also arrange for a private helicopter ride from Signal Mountain Helicopter Tours you can make a reservation by calling them at 928-4734440.
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Tucson, AZ February 27, 2012: The re-launch of Legendary, Pop Superstar and Innovator Andy Warhol’s Factory concept begins with an exhibition by Andy Warhol’s cousin Monica Warhol at well-known Rancho Linda Vista Arts Community, 1955 West Linda Vista Road, site of Andy Warhol’s 1968 film Lonesome Cowboys, and non profit Children’s Educational Art Foundation, The Wilson Barn, Oracle Art, 2436 West Linda Vista Road, Oracle. Opening party is April 6-8, as part of the inaugural Tucson Pop Festival, is an all ages event, with daytime and evening programing, music, attractions, vendors and refreshments including beer and wine. License consulting provided by Kevin Krambler of AZ Liquor Training. The Tucson Pop Festival, planned as a yearly event, will feature
Spring concert The Gold Canyon United Methodist Church Ministry of Music will present its 14th Annual Spring Concert at the church on Sunday, March 4, at 3 p.m. in the fabulous acoustics of the church’s 1200-seat Sanctuary. Featured will be the Chancel Choir, Chancel Ringers, the Chanters, Joyful Noise, and the church’s newest musical organization, the Gold Canyon UMC Orchestra. Also featured will be the Agape Brass Quintet and some special music for the three-manual Rodgers Trillium 967 Organ with MIDI, and the 9’2” Petrof Mistral Concert Grand Piano. Of special note is a new arrangement of “The Holy City” for the incredible baritone Don Engbrecht and the Chancel Choir
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Warhol relaunches the Warhol Factory concept Art and Music inspired by the Pop movement, and will include familyfriendly activities, with a children’s program provided by the Children’s Museum Tucson from 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, April 7. Additional children’s programming will be announced in association with Tucson’s Musician’s Museum. Both The Rancho Linda Vista Art Gallery and The Wilson Barn will feature “Is What, M. Warhol” the exhibition by Monica Warhol. Musical acts include trip-pop band Ensphere, and Cliff and Paula Taylor’s music inspired by the Velvet Underground, Stephan George and from a variety of Pop genres. Mr. K’s Barbecue is on tap to vend food, beer and wine, coffee and espresso. Additionally, locally sourced fare by Tucson’s only Farm to Truck vendor “Animal
Farm” (guerrilla fine food) will be on site. Monica Warhol is an original, and like Andy copies and repeats images that transit her imagination and project her artistic voice into the world. These are often familiar images that we all share, and she is committed to a vision
that includes artistic, social, commercial and philanthropic aspects, continuing Andy’s mission. As part of the festival, a silent auction benefits Yvonne Sewall’s Max’s Kansas City Project and the Children*s Museum Tucson. Silent Auction items
include donations from Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Tucson restaurant favorites such as Kingfisher Bar and Grill and various artists including Photographic artist David Fox and artist Bruce Woodruff, brother of local Oracle’s Cherry Valley Ranch Bed and Breakfast proprietor Susan Woodruff. Other B and B’s in the area include Sharon Holnback’s Triangle L Ranch and the Sonoran
Artists, Events and scheduling subject to change. The Festival like the Warhol Factory concept is a collaborative Event and all inquiries are encouraged. The Tucson Pop Festival is co-produced by the Warhol(a) Factory and Steinberg Talent Management Group. For more information contact Evan Steinberg (917) 225-4360. www. monicawarhol.com, or www.steinbergtalent. com.
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planned written by the church’s Director of Music Ministries, Douglas J. Benton. This will be the premier performance of this work. This concert is open to the public at no charge as a freewill offering will be received. Everyone is asked to please bring at least one non-perishable food item per person for the Gold Canyon United Methodist Church Food Bank. The church is located at 6640 South Kings Ranch Road in Gold Canyon, one block north of Highway 60 (Walgreens on the corner). Bring your family, friends and neighbors for an afternoon of beautiful music. All will be glad you did! For more information, call the church at 480-9823776.
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Continued from Page 18 Wildflower Walks March 3, 11, 17, 25 and 31 at 11 a.m. alternating Saturdays and Sundays continuing April 8, 14, 22, 28. Arboretum History Walk March 3, 2012, at 10 a.m. Repeats April 7. Spring Girl Scout Badge Workshops March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Call 520-689-2723 to register and prepay Junior Ranger Saturday Afternoon Activities For Kids Every Week 2 p.m. March 3, 10, 17, 24 Can you really get water from a barrel cactus? What direction is north - and how
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Nugget can I use desert plants to find my way back to the car? Plants of the Bible Walk March 4 at 1:30 p.m. Tour repeats Saturday, March 17. Sunday Two O’clock Stories For Kids Each Week: A new children’s story will be read aloud each Sunday at 2 p.m. First book for March is Storm on the Desert March 4, Sing Down the Rain March 11, The Three Little Javelinas March 18 and then Cactus Hotel March 25. Home School Days Tours March 7, April 4 Tours at 10 a.m. Learn about state symbols and history, Arizona geology and edible plants during a twoSome people believed that the reason he quit law enforcement was due to what he considered his failure to protect Lem Redfield. Sheriff Bob Paul would serve as Pima County Sheriff until 1886. As sheriff he ordered the arrest of Wyatt Earp and Doc Holiday after the killing of Frank Stilwell even though he was a friend of the Earps. He would be appointed U.S. Marshal of Arizona Territory 1890 1893, serve as a detective for the Southern Pacific Railroad and end his career as a Justice of the Peace in Tucson. Hank Redfield would continue ranching in the San Pedro Valley while trying to clear his brother’s name. He would eventually sell the ranch. In 1884 he moved with his family to Benson where he opened a livery business. He died in Benson in 1886 of an overdose of laudanum. His son Leonard “Len” would become the postmaster of Benson for 20 years and first Mayor of Benson. The involvement of Lem Redfield in the Riverside stage coach robbery is still debated. Although the silver stolen in the robbery was recovered, the $800 in gold was reported as missing and may still be hidden somewhere along the San Pedro River Valley. Editor’s Note: The Carlink Ranch near San Manuel in Redington (which was featured for its pumpkins in the October issue of the Nugget) was once a part of the Redfield ranch.
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