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A Gem of an Easter Parade Story and Photos by Linda Gross
Think Fred Astaire and Judy Garland: a top hat for him, a floral hat for her, as they stroll the avenue, and you’ll have the inspiration for Globe’s Easter Parade. The parade was the brainchild of Globe’s former Main Street director, Kip Culver, back in 2007 when he was devising ways to bring more people downtown and coordinate downtown events with the Copper Spike Excursion Train. The train was starting its second season and had just taken a giant leap forward by adding the Calumet passenger car. People were streaming in to ride the train with family members that Easter holiday, and Culver wanted to give them something else memorable and fun to do in Globe that would pull their interest downtown. The Easter Parade was born.
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A look back at this annual event spanning more than a dozen years includes this photo from 2013. Shown here, Willie Thomas, Molly Cornwell and Kip Culver. Culver, passed away in 2015, but his legacy is enduring.
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Growing a Place for Growth By Thea Wilshire
There is a lot of change and much to celebrate at Boyce Thompson Arboretum these days. One of the biggest accomplishments is the culmination of over six years of hard work: the successful relocation and replanting of the Wallace Desert Garden collection. Located on 13 acres adjacent to Queen Creek, the much-anticipated new garden and its 1.5 miles of trails will open to the public on March 28. The Wallace Desert Garden was originally created by noted agriculturalist Henry B. Wallace on 12 acres of land in North Scottsdale between 1987 and 2005. When it was determined that the garden could not stay at its original location, the Wallace Desert Garden Board of Directors worked closely with the board and staff of Boyce Thompson Arboretum (BTA) to save the collection. Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Continued on page 26 The new director, Lynne Nemeth, resonates with the direction BTA is going and has the background and experience to lead effectively. With a budget of $2.7 million and 30 staff members, BTA is a major employer for the region. Photo by LCGross
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School Nursing: Beyond Band Aids By Linda Gross and Carol Broeder
It’s 9:30 on a Monday morning, and Roberta Shellenberger has been on the job since 7:00 a.m. She’s already seen to it that kids who got to school hungry get their first meal of the day in the cafeteria. She’s also taken care of a sprained finger, found replacement clothes for a kid who needed to change out of wet pants and a coat (she promised to wash and dry them before he goes home), sent a kid for a nap who arrived at school without enough sleep, saw an ear problem stemming from a bad earring and an eye problem from too much rubbing, heard from a child who said he’d been kicked by another, and sent a tooth, which had fallen out, home with its owner in a little package.
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School Nursing, Continued on page 24 GUSD’s Roberta Shellenberger has been the school nurse for 26 years. A 1969 Globe High School graduate, she earned her B.S. in Nursing at the University of Arizona in Tucson, then worked at hospitals in Tucson, Kearny, and Globe before joining the district. Photo by LCGross
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE
Publisher Linda Gross
ell, March was true to form this year and roared in like a lion. Literally. The production of The Lion King Jr. wrapped up this weekend to thunderous applause from audiences. It was the biggest production to date by our youth theater, with 56 kids on stage and many more hands behind the curtain making sure everything went off according to plan. An exit interview with the production’s creative genius, Diana Tunis (p. 5), offers up some insight into the making of the set design and costuming for the play. The offroad adventure featured on page 10, which started out on a cold morning with massive rain clouds looming in the east, turned out to be a sunny day full of the things that off-roaders live for: beautiful backcountry vistas, lots of rocks and gulleys to be navigated, and equipment failures made better with great company. We’re also happy to bring you an update on the news from Boyce Thompson Arboretum this month as they open up the Wallace Gardens to the public and talk about the future. We featured an article four years ago on the gifting of this massive collection of desert plants to BTA, and you’ll be amazed at how seamlessly they’ve worked it into the park (page 1). Several events, just around the corner, will offer you fun - close to home - including the Apache Leap Mining Festival (back cover), the Cemetery Tour (p. 16), and the Easter Parade (p. 1). I’m biased when it comes to our Easter Parade, having been a part of it since its inception in 2007. It’s hometown fun that puts smiles on the faces of those who dress up and those who just watch. And it’s one of many enduring legacies of Kip Culver, who was Globe’s Main Street director for over a decade, before he passed away in 2015. Kip made it his mission to make people smile (and appreciate our main street!). It’s Kip’s birthday this month, and thinking of the man and the smiles he created also makes me smile. So I hope you’ll find a smile this month and pass it on.
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A Gem of an Easter Parade
Boyce Thompson Arboretum – Growing a Place for Growth
School Nursing: Beyond Band Aids 2 City of Globe – A Call to Action 5 T he Making of The Lion King, Jr. Costumes 8 Globetrotting – Historic Signage 9 Irises: The Royal Flower 10 Devil’s Canyon: Rough Riders 12 Apache Leap Mining Festival Comes to Town
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THE MAKING OF THE LION KING, JR. COSTUMES A Conversation with Diana Tunis By Linda Gross; Photos by Diana Tunis and Linda Gross
The production of The Lion King Jr. by the Summer Youth Musical Theatre Program just wrapped up as we went to press. It was one of the more ambitious plays SYMTP has tackled over its nearly two decades of productions, and there have been some amazing shows! The Lion King Jr. showcased 56 kids on stage. Tunis is the creative genius behind SYMTP’s magnificent costumes, a role she’s been playing for XX years. According to Tunis, work for the costuming for The Lion King Jr. began in the summer of 2019, according to Tunis, and this SYMTP production enjoyed its largest budget to date thanks to the generosity of FMI and United Fund of Globe-Miami, as well as private donations by individuals and businesses. I talked to Diana Tunis by phone on some of the work that went into the costumes this year. If you wondered how she achieved the stunning results, here are a few insights into her method.
Diana Tunis (L), back stage with Debbie Jennex and a young actor, on opening night. Tunis is the creative genius behind the set design and costumes of the The Lion King Jr.
F “I sculpted the heads, and the mentors would help with layering the papier mache,” Tunis says. There were nine mentors – kids who have aged out of youth theater and helped with every stage of production, from coaching the actors, creating sets and running the lighting and sound.
F The lionesses’ costumes, which created such a regal effect as they flowed, were made from vintage saris, and the leggings were crushed velvet. F The beaded corsets worn by several in the play were all hand beaded. Tunis says she started beading these in July and beaded throughout July and August. Once that was done, she moved on to the masks. F The hardest costume, she says, were the giraffes. The kids had to learn to balance that much weight on their head, so it was especially important to have good posture, because a little tilt could mean disaster. F In earlier plays, the masks were offered for sale to the parents of the kids who wore them, and sometimes auctioned off, with all monies going back into the program. With the Lion King set, Tunis says HDMS is providing two rooms for storage, so the plan is to store all of it, including the costumes and set design, and come back in five years. F There is precedence for repeat performances. This summer, STYMPT will be doing The Wizard of Oz, which was first performed in 2000, again in 2010, and now, 2020. F The beautiful lion manes of Scar and the Lion King were made of actual weaves - those wonderful hair extensions that women use to add volume and color streaks. Tunis wove them into the manes to give them texture and depth. F All of the face painting designs began with Tunis, who created the look for each character and then taught the mentors how to replicate them. During the shows, it was the mentors who would apply the paint.
“It’s very important to me to make every child not only look special but feel special.”
F The Wildebeests comprised one big beast and one small beast mask. “We did ten big ones and eleven small ones,” Tunis said. F The skirts of the grassland were made of raffia table frames. F The hyenas, no two alike, were some of the most challenging because of the gums and teeth. Each set was individually designed F The feathering on Zazu, the Lion King’s majordomo, and the emus are actually fake fur, which can get expensive, but as Tunis proves, a little of this exotic fur can be used to great effect.
F Beyond the masks, every character was made memorable by Tunis’s magic: Pumbaa, Timon the elephant, the zebra and the rhino, the grassland girls, the fireflies and butterflies, the giraffes and the gazelle, the cheetahs and the zebra.
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~ 2007 ~ Along with Molly Cornwell, a fellow theater nerd and Kip’s cohort in all of his schemes, they concocted a vintage look from donated items from Tucson’s little theater. They had the dress tailored to fit Molly, embellished a hat she found at Steinmart, and added a parasol. Despite an early morning rain that year, more than 50 people turned out to join them in strolling the historic district. And the tradition of the Easter Parade had begun.
~ 2010 ~ Although an Easter Bunny has been part of the parade from the beginning, in 2010 the Bunny added a bit of style of his own. Molly tells me that they always rented the bunny costume from Easleys in the Valley, and “if you wanted a smiling bunny and not one of the others, you had to rent it a year in advance!” Since its inception, the Easter Parade has had a half dozen people who have channeled the bunny each year - and gone through several suits. Today, they own their bunny suit.
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~ 2011 ~ This would be the last year for the Gila County Cowbelles before disbanding, but they donated all of their dresses to the theater for use in plays and future Easter Parades. Carol Haugh, a Globe resident and downtown supporter, walked with her grandkids. She always made a big deal of these kinds of downtown events and involved her family members, who would come to visit her on the holidays. That year, she hosted a family “paper plate hat contest,” which the kids proudly sported. Isabella Bigando and her faithful dog, Fador, along with Elena Brantley, took a prize that year and set the bar for dapper dogs and their owners in the parade. It was not just Kip who had a mischievous streak and looked for the opportunity to laugh. He inspired it. According to Molly, one of Kip’s favorite stops was the Huddle, where owner Tracy was always up for the fun. That year, she rolled out the bikes and the guys - to welcome the Harvey Girls in style. The Copper Spike was in its fourth year and had added a new diesel engine to pull an ever-growing number of cars. It was a beautiful engine, and it came with a peachy-orange striped paint job. According to Molly, it was that paint job which inspired Kip and Molly’s outfit that year. Kip contracted with Ginny Sonne to make a dress from a vintage pattern for Molly, and they tasked Nancy Mackay to find “yards of orange fabric in the Valley.” The fabric arrived on the day of the event, and so Molly says, “We just wrapped it, tied it and threw it over my shoulder.” The couple paid $40 that year to rent the hat, but it would be the last time. From then on, the hats were always designed and made by Kip and Molly - sometimes, not always, at the last minute, but always to great effect! And the flowers. “Kip always insisted I have fresh flowers to carry, and he would arrange a fresh bouquet for me and one for his mother - every year,” Molly says.
After the first Easter Parade (and the photos that followed), word got out about the parade and people began showing up from Tempe, Apache Junction, and points beyond, just to participate in this event. Many took Kip up on his idea of attending the Easter Parade and riding the 11 o’clock train. It was Arizona’s Centennial Year, and Kip and Molly had been invited to Phoenix to attend the State Ball. Kip again commissioned Sonne to make a dress for Molly from an old pattern, this time using yards of green satin reminiscent of 1912 fashion. “It was the Centennial year, and Kip and I, along with Tom Foster (of the Bullion Plaza Museum) had all been invited to the Centennial Ball hosted at the Capitol. It was a black tie affair, and everyone in the state who was anyone had been invited. We thought ‘appropriate’ dress would be a vintage recreation of the period,” explained Molly. But when they arrived, they discovered everyone in ballgowns and beaded jean jackets. “We stood out like a sore thumb, or the kind of theater-nerds we were,” Molly laughs. And yet, the pair was so striking that soon everyone was talking to them...or about them.. including the media. “It worked out well in the end,” says Molly, “because we got to talk about Globe a lot that evening.” Three months later, she and Kip donned the same vintage attire for that year’s annual Easter Stroll, only this time an Easter hat of epic proportions was added. Easter Parade, Continued on page 7
March 2020 up tables for the cake and didn’t get back to the depot in time to walk with him,” she says tearfully. The hat she wore that year had been one Kip had bought for her. “It was so expensive. Almost $300 if I remember right...and he had picked it out himself.” And then, she laughs, someone asked if she had made it herself out of a laundry basket! “He was so proud of it, so I wore it, but more than one person thought it looked like an upside-down laundry basket. I still have the hat on my desk.” A new character made the parade that year. Kip added a Spring Chicken who walked around with a spring. “No one got it – but Kip thought it was hilarious,” Molly remembers. And most striking was Diana Tunis’s creation of a 10-foot earth goddess, initially created for a local play, and brought to life again for the Easter Parade.
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“Of course, we forgot to account for width and height,” she says of the hat’s overall design. “We didn’t measure or weigh it before wearing it that day. Which, in hindsight…was an oversight,” she says. Turns out, it was too wide to fit through a normal door, requiring Molly to contort slightly when entering or exiting any standard doorway, and it was so overburdened with sheer fabric and floral abundance, that it required holding up one side of it throughout the stroll down Broad Street, to keep it from squashing her face. But the effect was stunning, and Easter Parade 2012 would go down in the record books on social media. Score one for a fashion forward promotion of our town. 2012 was also the year the scavenger hunt was introduced. Kip always wanted people to mill around and spend some time in downtown after the parade,” says Molly, “so we came up with an idea to include a scavenger hunt which would take people around town to discover a shop, a historic marker - something about our town - using historic clues that both locals and visitors could figure out. Using Facebook and smartphones, people were asked to take a photo of themselves in front of the business featured in the clue and then tag the business and tag us,” Molly said.
~ 2019 ~ After a particularly wet winter, the wildflowers on Round Mountain were spectacular, so we did a promo shoot with the Easter Bunny and Molly in a field of purple…being mindful of where we stepped lest we disturb a critter in the dense ground cover. Johnu wore the purple two-toned suit that Kip and Molly had picked out nearly 6 months earlier to lead the parade with the Brantley girls.
~ 2013 ~ The Easter Bunny is joined by Carrot Top, and antics ensue. Kip loved to drive these two to Fry’s and the Huddle after the parade, for the sheer delight of seeing people’s faces as a giant bunny and carrot passed them on the road or in the aisle. One couple who had driven in that day to look at housing say they made their decision to live here after seeing the giant carrot in the back of a convertible pulling into Fry’s. Once inside Fry’s, they were known to fight over the carrot cake and delight little kids. The Community Players, Willie Thomas, and Jonelle Brantley have always played a key role in the parade, from judging to, well, channeling a carrot, among many characters.
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A bittersweet year for many, since this Parade would be Kip’s last. He would pass away in July of that year. It was also the only time that Kip and Molly didn’t walk together. “I was stuck that morning in the arts center setting
Among the guests that year was Oliver Jones, Jr., a German Shepherd with his own Facebook page, who made an appearance and brought Globe to all of his followers. (Go ahead... look him up!)
And now for this year’s Easter Parade, here’s what you need to know: New this year! The Globe Downtown Association is happy to announce the 2020 Easter Parade & Picnic Basket Picnic! In addition to our annual cake and punch, feel free to bring along your picnic baskets for a fun picnic basket picnic to be enjoyed anywhere in downtown. Join us on Saturday, April 11th at 9 a.m. for a meet & greet photo op with the Easter Bunny and his friends at the Train Depot and a 10 a.m. Easter stroll down Broad Street in historic downtown Globe. The Easter Parade/ Stroll rain-or-shine event is sponsored by the Globe Downtown Association Historic Globe Main Street Program and is free to the public. For information, please message on Facebook or call 480.345.7477, 928.425.4000, or 928.425.8111. To see a slide show of our Easter Parade photos through the years, visit our website at www.globemiamitimes.com. u
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Globetrotting: Historic Signage Story and Photos By Thea Wilshire
My love for Globe began with the lit sign at the El Rey Motel. Twenty years ago, I was invited by the San Carlos Apache Tribe to interview for a job. Having never visited Eastern Arizona, I had no idea what to expect in San Carlos, Globe or Miami. While the drive from Gold Canyon to Miami was spectacular, I was disheartened by the blight found along the highway once I hit the incorporated areas (this was before our concerted clean-up and beautification efforts began). I wasn’t sure I could transplant my life to an area of neglect and economic depression. Then I saw it. The “El Rey Refrigerated Motel” sign was glowing with activated neon and simply captivating. I had a sense of being transported back in time. Suddenly the unappealing views of dilapidated buildings started to be overshadowed by the mid-century kitsch and uniqueness of this and other business signs in the area. These little clues of coolness suggested there was more to this place than immediately meets the eye. They represented a unique form of public art and were items that could not be replaced if lost. Somehow the community had saved these signs. As I began to explore the region, it didn’t take long before I was smitten with the Globe, Miami, and San Carlos area. I found myself connecting to the history and charm of the region made evident by the old business and advertising signs. I appreciated the classic and now very hip “Toastmaster’s,” “Under the Palms,” “Willow Motel,” “Bacon’s Boots and Saddles”, “Globe Theater,” and “Tonto Hotel,” signs hung in front of buildings with long and proud histories. Some went beyond neon and cool fonts to include interesting shapes that made me smile like “La Luz Del Dia Café & Bakery” in the shape of a huge coffee cup, “Joe’s Broad Street Grill” in a soda glass, and the “Gems & Minerals, Mining Artifacts, Antiques” sign on the side of a historic ore car. I also discovered engaging ghost ads created decades earlier peeking through the paint on the sides of historic buildings. I loved the huge “Dominion Hotel Cactus Room” ad by the hanging tree, “The Daily [something]” on the side of Palace Pharmacy, and the alley treat of the “Lantin’s Store for Men” and “Every Puff a Pleasure – M & O Cigar” ads. Later, when I learned about people in town who were quietly and carefully “brightening” the ads to keep them showing, I shared my gratitude. These are things too good to lose! Globetrotting, Continued on page 9
This sign was unfortunately lost when it was painted over earlier this year.
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An iris mural at a home in Globe; Photo by LCGross
THE ROYAL FLOWER By Patricia Sanders
Fragrant and exquisitely beautiful, irises have been a beloved garden flower for thousands of years. They have graced gardens at least since the days of ancient Egypt, when King Thutmose III discovered irises in Syria and brought them back to Egypt. There, they came to represent the renewal of life. Later, Christianity in Europe adopted the iris as a symbol of purity, associated with the Virgin Mary. The three petals were thought to represent faith, wisdom, and valor, and the rhizomes were used to make incense. The iris inspired the fleur-de-lis, prominent in heraldry; the fleur-de-lis has been connected with French royalty since at least the 11th century – and still serves as an emblem for the Boy Scouts. They’re named after the Greek goddess of the rainbow, and their fantastic variety of color matches the name. Legend has it the goddess Iris came to earth on a rainbow, and wherever her feet touched the ground, Photo by Anastasiya Romanova posted on colorful flowers blossomed. Unsplash.com; A bearded iris. Offering practically every color of the spectrum, from burgundy to violet – with the exception of true red, there are nearly 300 species including Siberian, Louisiana, spuria, aril, and arilbred irises. A big draw for gardeners everywhere is the fact that iris are easy to grow, bring early color to sunny parts of the garden and many can live for generations.
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As I explored the area, I was surprised to see that signs/ads went back a thousand years. The Hohokam petroglyphs carved into stones and Apache petrographs painted 200+ years ago onto rocks in the Oak Flat region totally blew me away. We are richer because of these indicators of our shared heritage. The recent defacement of some of these historic treasures is absolutely unfathomable to me. Some people don’t understand the loss created when these heritage markers are gone, be they 800-yearold petroglyphs or 80-year-old neon signs. I realized over the years that not everyone valued our vintage signage. Perhaps thinking it modernizes the buildings, we have lost many of our historic signs and ghost ads. I feel heartache when these are removed, but encouragement with those that still exist and/or are restored like the “El Rey Reynosa” sign. I am grateful for those that were saved when remodeling was occurring (I’m looking at you, Western Reprographics!) Similarly, I appreciate the existing businesses that choose engaging signs to draw people into our community like “Good Junk”, the huge “GLOBE” on the back of the train depot, the “Drift Inn Saloon,” “Bloom,” and others. To all who have caught on to how important these public art features are to creating the uniqueness of our area, thank you for valuing this part of our history and working to restore and preserve these cultural icons. A sense of place is created from many things, including a lot of intangible features like how a place “feels.” These vintage and engaging signs are features that contribute to what makes our community feel unique and special. These are part of what make our home a place we choose to stay and why I love Globe/Miami/San Carlos. u
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Irises have been called the backbone of the home garden – whether because they bloom during a time when the garden can otherwise lack color, after spring bulbs but before peonies and delphiniums – or because they make such a spectacular addition to borders. Irises are magnificent cut flowers that will last ~ Mary McLeod Bethune about a week, while left to stand in the garden, they attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Some irises will bloom again in summer or fall. Irises companion well with daylilies, lavender, coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, and phlox, as well as ornamental sages and peonies. But give them plenty of space, as most irises dislike crowding and need good air circulation. This month and next the Sun Country Iris Society in the Valley will be hosting iris shows and sales at several nurseries in the Valley. The Society was established in 1969 as an affiliate of the American Iris Society to share expertise among members and spread the joy of growing irises where they donate iris rhizomes to various charities and school organizations. To expand your own collection or to get started on one, take a trip to Phoenix to see one of their shows and pick up a new variety - or two! Or check out our local greenhouse, Golden Hills Nursery, which also carries a variety of bulbs. Either way, it’s time to think about the color in your garden. u
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DEVIL’S CANYON: ROUGH RIDERS
Steve Giles, Doug Brannan, Bill Monson, Clarence Rice ‘Tige’, Jane Hale, John Jaeger, Mary Lou Monson, Kathy Rice and Jan Jaeger. The Monsons are from Nebraska and the Jaegers from Colorado, but both spend time in Apache Junction for part of the winter. This was their last Arizona adventure before heading back home. Kathy and husband Jim (not in the picture) live in SanTan and the rest were local.
Story and photos by Linda Gross
Steve said ominously after checking his tires at the top of our climb out of a canyon. The valve stem of his Razor had been shorn off somehow on the last hill climb, and now air was leaking slowly out of his front tire. We were miles from any civilization, having started that morning from the bottom of Devils Canyon west of Globe-Miami. We had met up with a hardy band of friends who had come from the Valley and Globe that morning, ignoring the dark storm clouds on the horizon and temperatures in the 40s, to ride with Jane. Jane Hale, who lives on a ranch in the area with her husband, Tommy, 40 cows, and about as many dogs, knows the land like the back of her hand and was leading us through backcountry that included the J1 Ranch and Government Spring Ranch - federal lands being leased by both mining and ranching entities. With no spare among the six vehicles and more than 13 miles to go, our small committee of McGyver Men - Roger, Bill, and Steve – devised a plan. Pump up the tire with Roger’s new air compressor (which, luckily, had come with a variety of attachments just right for this job) and then jam a stick into the valve and hope it held. Steve’s riding companion, Doug, wanting to take any extra pressure off the passenger side tire, jumped in back with Tig, Jane’s cousin. Alas, Steve’s valve-stem fiasco would not be the last vehicle emergency we had that day, which is why the number one rule of off-roading is to go with others. Besides the great company, a helping hand and an extra vehicle come in handy when you get stranded in God’s backcountry.
Bringing up the rear, Tig and Doug noticed a smell of burning rubber emanating from the engine and getting stronger and stronger until, having just completed a hill climb – and just yards before we broke for lunch – Tig’s vehicle broke for good. A check of the engine resulted in a broad diagnosis of “broke,” with no fix in sight. Towed to the nearby stand of trees that was our lunch spot, it was pushed off the road and parked under a canopy of leaves to await retrieval. Luckily, by then we had made it to a spot that a person could get to with the right big truck and trailer. We now had five vehicles and 11 people. Sideby-sides are built to secure two people in the vehicle with cushy seats, seat belts, and a rollbar. The back of the vehicle, with its little “trunk bed,” is used for supplies - like food, beverages, and air pumps. These get strapped in tight if you want them to remain in the vehicle while navigating terrain that includes large boulders, eroded ditches, and steep inclines. The 5/11 ratio meant one person would have to ride in the back of one of the side-by-sides. With Tig’s vehicle out of commission, he now crawled in with Steve, whose tire problem seemed at least to be holding, and Doug did what he could to secure a seat for himself in the back, using jackets as padding for what would prove to be a very bumpy, sometimes airborne ride for the remaining 13 miles before we arrived back home at Jane’s ranch. According to the USDA Forest Service, there are an estimated 380,000 miles of classified Forest Service roads within our National Forest System lands, including those in Arizona. And while most of the existing road system built over the last 50 years was used for timber harvesting, here in Arizona the roads have been used for ranching and mining interests. Culture, Continued on page 11
John and Steve using a stick to replace the broken valve stem on Steve’s vehicle. Amazingly the fix held for the remaining 13 miles back to the ranch.
Manzanitas were in full bloom.
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The gang walks back to their vehicles after helping Tig off a rock which had lodged between his wheel well and the ground on one of the steeper climbs.
The morning started out with temperatures in the 40s and dark storm clouds east of us - but no one thought to back out of the adventure!
Devil’s Canyon, Continued from page 10
As we made our way through the backcountry, we saw several outcroppings of old mining claims in areas so remote it was clear only a man and a mule could have mined here. And signs of cattle in the area: stock ponds, catch pens, and even a baby calf hiding under some shade as we passed by. Today, “driving for pleasure” is the single largest recreational use of Forest Service managed lands, with more than 1.7 million vehicles using the old Forest Service roads each year. And, according to the Forest Service, current funding is inadequate to maintain the roads, and the backlog of reconstruction is estimated at $8.4 billion. By 2020, a report says, the overall network of Forest Service roads will be in poor condition. I remember a fork in the road earlier that morning that offered one road going off to the left in good condition and one to the right that snaked up the side of a mountain. More of a trail than a road, it seemed. And clearly in poor condition. Jane went right. She says she gets bored on good roads. After all, side-by-sides are built for rock crawling. Jane’s husband, Tommy, had a rock slider installed on her vehicle, knowing as he did that she would choose rocky over predictable. Every time. And truly, that made for a great adventure. u
I rode with Jane (L) who led the expedition. She and husband Tommy, own a ranch in the area and she knows the land like the back of the hand.
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SUPERIOR, ARIZ. — From Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 15, 2020, the Superior Chamber of Commerce will present the 32nd Annual Apache Leap Mining Festival, a fun-filled event that showcases Superior’s rich history as a mining town. The theme of this year’s festival is “Celebrating Mining Machinery, Past and Present.” Featuring an exciting line-up of family-friendly activities — including a parade, carnival, live entertainment, and opportunities to learn about the history of Superior and the mining industry — this unique event is much-loved by locals and visitors each year. The Apache Leap Mining Festival will launch on Friday evening with a carnival, vendors selling handcrafted goods, music and dancing on Main Street. The festivities will continue on Saturday, beginning with the annual parade and hilarious Chihuahua races, which feature a runoff between the fastest small dog and the fastest Chihuahua. Live entertainment will contribute to the upbeat atmosphere throughout the day, culminating with Saturday night’s headliner band, Power Drive. Each year, the Festival features a variety of fun hands-on activities for all ages. For instance, attendees will not want to miss the mining competition, in which participants perform grueling tasks such as sawing, mucking, spiking and drilling in a battle to win the coveted prize. Less strenuous options will include a tug-of-war competition and rock painting for a project called Superior Rocks, in which small painted rocks are hidden throughout the downtown area, found and admired, and then re-hidden for someone else to find. Younger members of the family will enjoy the Kid’s Zone, where they will learn about mining through hands-on activities, like panning for pennies. After a full day, attendees can relax and enjoy a refreshing beverage in the Blasting Zone Beer Garden. Offering a unique educational opportunity, representatives from different mine companies will be eager to share information about Superior’s history and the past, present and future of the mining industry, while historian speakers will bring to life the area’s captivating mining stories. Nature lovers will enjoy an interactive presentation by Wildman Phil, who will perform with his desert reptiles — and choose brave members of the audience to assist him! The Apache Leap Mining Festival is free to the public, with the exception of vendors, the carnival and the beer garden. Festivities will run from 5-11 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. The Superior Chamber of Commerce is proud to invite visitors to “Discover Superior—a well-kept secret of an amazing little town.” For more information, visit www.superiorarizonachamber.org, call 520-689-0200 or stop by the Superior Chamber of Commerce at 165 W. Main St., Superior, AZ 85173. u Note: Globe Miami TImes will also be posting the schedule of events on our website and FB page in advance of this event.
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150 FAMILIES TURN OUT FOR RICE FAMILY DANCE! The Rice Family Dance was held on February 26th. We saw over 150 families turn out for this exciting event. The theme was “A Night Under the Big Top.”Finger foods were served and many memories were made. A big thank you to the Rice Elementary staff for making this event magical.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2019-2020 CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH LEAGUE CHAMPIONS! 8TH GRADE BOYS TAKE TOP HONORS! GO BRAVES! The San Carlos Middle School 8th Grade Boys hosted the 2019-2020 Central Junior High League basketball tournament on January 18, 2020. In the first round, the #3 seed San Carlos defeated the #6 seed Ray by a score of 45-21. In the second round, the #3 seed San Carlos defeated the #2 seed Hayden by a score of 40-24. Advancing to the Championship game, the #3 seed San Carlos defeated the #5 seed Cibecue. The San Carlos Middle School Basketball Players won the Championship game against Cibecue Middle School by a score of 42-40.
“THE CIRCUIT BREAKERS” COMPETE IN ROBOTICS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP The San Carlos robotics team culminated their 6-month season in Flagstaff last weekend to compete at the Arizona championship. They competed against some of the best robots in the southwest, including teams from Arizona, California, Colorado, and even Mexico! They came into the event ranked 10th in the state, and despite some adversity and bad breaks in their first matches, proved why their robot was ranked so highly. The robot performed consistently and at the highest level it had all year, scoring points in a variety of different ways. In the end, the team lost in the quarterfinals, but not before coming within a few points of upsetting the best team in the competition. The students competing in the competition this weekend were Brandon Anderson, Alexis Phillips, Deandre Dude, Jesse Patten, Palicio Ramos, John King, Jodi King, Lilly Kozie, Gabbie Talkalai, Angel James, Xavier Hooke, and Ceano Steele. The other team members who were unable to make it were Jasmine Edwards, Christian Bartlett, Moroni Boni, Torika Steele, and Kaden Phillips. Each student contributed to the success of the robot and grew as students in the process. Seniors like Deandre Dude and Jesse Patten held major leadership roles, while underclassmen like Angel James did a great job of learning on the fly. Students like Ceano Steele and Jasmine Edwards were even able to contribute in non-traditional ways by documenting and designing the team’s designs and building efforts. We would like to congratulate the Braves on a great robotics season!
PARENT EDUCATORS RECRUIT GRANDPARENTS TO SHARE A MEAL AND MEMORIES
Last month our parent educators attended the Tribe’s Elder’s Luncheon on February 27th. The luncheon which is held every month, is a way to recognize our elders in the community. Parent Educators from the high school, Rice Elementary and middle school were busy recruiting grandparents for their Grandparent program. The program offers a great opportunity for grandparents to share their culture, history and personal knowledge of what life was like for an Apache woman or an growing up in their time. Grandparents share a meal and memories with our children. Some grandparents even bring in Apache books or material for the students to listen to and learn Apache words and pronunciation. The program was developed by the district to create a bridge to strengthen a bond between our elders and our young people. We would like to thank all of our elders who have visited our schools to share their stories, wisdom and knowledge with our students.
AFTERSCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM The District has recently implemented the Afterschool Dinner Program at the High School, Middle School and Rice Elementary. The program is a component of the Child and Adult Food Program and underwritten with federal funding. We are excited to be able to offer a free meal and/or snacks to children, with this program. Food is served during monitored and organized after-school programs and all area children 18 or under are eligible to participate. Serving time is 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and will be held at Rice Elementary for grades K–8, and at the High School for grades 9–12. There will be bus routes operating for SCUSD students. Additional after-school programs to help our students be ore successful in the classroom include tutoring with a focus on math and ELA foundational skills, general reading and writing classes, Apache Crafts, science fair and intramurals.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Saturday, March 12 9 a.m. - 11 a.m Bird Walk at Tonto National Monument. Learn about a wide variety of birds found in this area. Park admission is $10 person with no extra charge for the ranger-led walks.
Globe Miami Community Concert Association 65th Season presents Thomas Pandolfi, concert pianist. 7 pm, High Desert Middle School Auditorium. $20 for single event or $40 for all 6 concerts in the series.
Saturday, March 13 - 15
Wednesday, March 18
Superior Chamber hosts the 32nd Annual Apache Leap Mining Festival. Parade,Carnival, Mining Contest. Downtown Superior. For more information visit superiorarizonachamber.org or call 520-689-0200
Hardscrabble Lecture Series welcomes Dr. John Mack, archaeologist, who will present on “Hiking into the Past: The Sierra Ancha Cliff Dwellings.” 6:30-8:30 pm. Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum, donations accepted.
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Thursday, March 19
Save money. “Dollar Dump Day” at Russell Gulch Landfill. Open from 7am–5pm. Meet at 7:30 am at Miami Town Hall, 500 W. Sullivan St. for Town of Miami Spring Clean-up. Held concurrently, the Miami Public Library’s Census Kick-off will be in front of Town Hall. Tour Globe’s Historic 1910 Jail & Sheriff’s Office at 149 E. Oak Street, Globe, from 11 am- 2 pm, $5 suggested donation. Come back at night to experience the paranormal with a 6:30-7:30 pm Ghost Walk ($15), 8:00-9:30 pm, Ghost Tour and Paranormal Investigation ($25 per person for first 8 participants only), and 10:00 pm-1:00am for Midnight Ghost Hunt Paranormal Investigation ($50 per person for first 6 people only). Artist Larry Vela will teach an Air Brush Class at Cobre Valley Center for the Arts. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $30. 101 N. Broad St., Globe. Cost $40. (928) 425-0884 Edible and Medicinal Desert Plants Tour at Boyce Thompson Arboretum from 1:30-3:30 pm. The arboretum is located at 37615 E. US Highway 60, Superior.
Monday, March 16 Kick-off for Globe Public Library’s free Run/Walk Club. Meet at the library from 7-8 pm every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday to slowly build your fitness to ultimately complete a 5K. Prizes for participation. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are invited to participate with their owners.
Tuesday, March 17 The Presidential Preference Election to determine the Democratic Party presidential candidates. Polls are open from 6 am to 7 pm. Gila County Board of Supervisors regular meeting. 10 am at 1400 E. Ash St., Globe. Arizona@Work, free workforce development support. Meets at Miami Public Library at 282 S. Adonis Ave., Miami from 2-4 pm.
Democrats of Cobre Valley meet at the Globe Public Library at 6:30pm. Open to public. Free Medicare Seminar for new and existing beneficiaries hosted by Mel Fewell & American Senior Benefits of Arizona at the Chamber of Commerce, 10–11 a.m. 1360 N. Broad St, Globe.
Saturday, March 21 Fluid Art Therapy Art Classes at Cobre Valley Center for the Arts. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join the fun exploring the wonderful world of fluid art where participants will create two pieces of art. 101 N. Broad St., Globe. Cost $40. (928) 425-0884. Bunco Mania, sponsored by the Friends of the Globe Public Library, will be held from 1-4 pm at the Globe Active Adult Center. This is a fundraiser for the library, so admission is $10 per person. All are welcome. Celebrate Arizona Archeology Month with a presentation by Dr. Jay Franklin at Besh ba Gowah today at 2 pm. He will present slides about “Communities in Transition: Hohokam and Salado Archeology along US 60 near Superior, AZ.” Located at 1324 S. Jesse Hayes Rd., Globe. Park after Dark Night Sky Series at Tonto National Monument presents “The Use of Meteorites in Ancient Native American Cultures” with archaeologist Ken Zoll. 7-9 pm. Free to the public. Bring water, a red flashlight or headlamp, warm clothes, and closed toe shoes. For more info, go to www.facebook.com/TontoNPS/
Sunday, March 22 Bird Walk at Boyce Thompson Arboretum from 8:30-10:30 am and Edible and Medicinal Desert Plants Tour from 1:30-3:30 pm. The arboretum is located at 37615 E. US Highway 60, Superior.
Monday, March 23 Miami Town Council meeting at 6:30 pm, 500 W. Sullivan St., Miami
Tuesday, March 24
Globe City Council meeting at 6 pm, 150 N. Pine St, Globe
Wednesday, March 25
High Desert Humane Society’s Spay and Neuter Clinic for dogs and cats will be held at the Miami Church of Christ at 735 Sullivan St. Come 9-11 am for nail trims, vaccinations, and dental exams. For spay and neuter services, call 928-961-5482 beforehand to make an appointment.
Saturday, March 28
Wallace Desert Garden Grand Opening at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Come celebrate 13 new acres and over 5,000 new plantings in this huge garden expansion. Also, a separate Geology Tour will begin at 1:30 pm. The arboretum is located at 37615 E. US Highway 60, Superior. Air Brush Class at Cobre Valley Center for the Arts taught by artist Larry Vela from 11 am-1 pm and costs $30. 101 N. Broad St., Globe. Cost $40. (928) 425-0884
Sunday, March 29
Pinal County Historic Society Museum hosts a presentation on the Notorious Winnie Ruth Judd Murder Case and a book signing by award winning Jana Bommerbach. 2 p.m. 715 Main Street, Florence, AZ $5 per adult. Members free. See the new Winnie Ruth Judd display.
Tuesday, March 31
Gila County Board of Supervisors work session. 10 am at 1400 E. Ash St., Globe.
Wednesday, April 1
Bird Walk at Tonto National Monument from 9 to 11 am. Learn about a wide variety of birds found in this area. Park admission is $10 person with no extra charge for the ranger-led walks. For more info, go to www.facebook.com/TontoNPS/
Wednesday, April 3
Senior discount movies at Hollis Cinema sponsored by the Southern Gila County Economic Development Corporation’s Active Adult Alliance. $2 discount off the senior matinee price for first showing on the first Friday for all movies.
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Fluid Art Therapy Art Classes at Cobre Valley Center for the Arts. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join the fun exploring the wonderful world of fluid art where participants will create two pieces of art. 101 N. Broad St., Globe. Cost $40. (928) 425-0884. Journey to the Center reception at Cobre Valley Center for the Arts. Come from 6:00-7:30 pm to meet new artists Charles Davison and David Bentancourt. Park after Dark Night Sky Series at Tonto National Monument presents “Nocturnal Neighbors Night Hike” from 8-10 pm. Free to the public. Bring water, a red flashlight or headlamp, warm clothes, and closed toe shoes. For more info, go to www. facebook.com/TontoNPS/ Historic Cemetery Tour. 90 minute+ historical walking tour of portions of Globe’s oldest cemetery with actors portraying characters of our old West history buried here. Tour shuttles, guided path with theatre and musical performers. Hosted by Globe Downtown Association, Copper Cities Community Players. Tickets $20 per person. Tours leave every 10 minutes beginning at 5pm from the Arts Center. 101 N. Broad.
Friday, April 6 Ribbon Cutting for Pinal Mountain Flowers Weddings. Ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening festivities to include refreshments and door prizes.
Saturday, April 7 Gila County Board of Supervisors regular meeting. 10 am at 1400 E. Ash St., Globe. Arizona@Work, free workforce development support. Meets at Miami Public Library at 282 S. Adonis Ave., Miami from 2-4 pm.
Saturday, April 11 Annual Easter Parade. Join us at 9 a.m. for a meet & greet photo-op with the Easter Bunny and his friends at the Train Depot and a 10 a.m. Easter stroll down Broad Street in historic downtown Globe. In addition to our annual cake & punch, feel free to bring along a picnic for a fun picnic basket lunch to be enjoyed anywhere in downtown.
First Fridays Lecture: Rick Powers presents on “The Oscar Lyons, Father and Son Road Pioneers,” 6:30-8:00 pm. Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum, Miami. Donations accepted.
Saturday, April 4
Bird Walk at Boyce Thompson Arboretum from 8:30-10:30 am and Plants of the Bible Tour from 1:30-3:30 pm. 37615 E. US Highway 60, Superior.
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SAN CARLOS VARSITY BOYS – BRAVES Coach Terry Antonio
Overall Season 16–12 Jan. 10 vs St. Augustine WIN 49–43 Jan. 31 vs Globe WIN 73 - 35 Feb. 11 vs De Christian WIN 56 - 54 Feb.13 vs St Augustine LOSS 50 - 64
SAN CARLOS GIRLS – BRAVES Coach Crystal Pietila
Overall Season 25-5 Contenders in the Elite 8, the Braves made it to the second round of the State tournament!
Photos: #12, Bian Cassa, #30 DiAndre Dude,#11 Eliah Victor, #14 Reppert Cassadore III during the game against Globe on January 31st.
MIAMI VARSITY BOYS – VANDALS Coach Ken Vargas Overall 19-8 Feb. 4 vs SACHS Feb. 7 vs Globe Feb. 13 vs San Manuel Feb. 14 vs SACHS
LOSS 49-68 WIN 73-49 WIN 58-56 WIN 60-48
#Aaliyah Haozous (Sr), #33 Heaven Cosen (Sr), #14 Kayani Case (Jr), #1 Chastity Steel (Fr) San Carlos varsity team won decisively against Desert Christian
Feb. 13 vs Desert Christian Feb. 14 vs Globe Feb. 21 vs Red Rock Feb. 22 *vs Thatcher 2nd of State Tournament
WIN 61–23 WIN 66–42 WIN 66–63 LOSS 48–72
GLOBE GIRLS VARSITY – TIGERS Coach Emily Belvado Overall Season 24-6 Jan. 31 vs San Carlos Feb. 7 vs Miami Feb. 13 vs San Manuel Feb.1 4 vs San Carlos
LOSS 43-79 WIN 57-14 WIN 46-32 WIN 43-66
Match up game on 2-7 against the Miami Vandals
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Photos: #22 Laura Dalton (Sr) #11 Jessi Swift (Jr) and #32 Trinity DeLaTorre #23 Hailee Gilbert and #30 Jasenia Quezada
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Centennial Swing Jazz Band hosts Dance Saturday, March 21, 2020 Centennial Swing, a Jazz Band within the Globe Miami Band group, will present their annual fund-raiser on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 7:00, in the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts third floor theater and ballroom, downtown Globe. This event is always a great party. Dress is “date night,” but many folks like to dress up in swing-era outfits. The Copper Country Community Players will provide a nohost bar. The entire third floor is open so that guests can dance, nibble on great hors d’oeuvres, and visit with friends. Doors will open at 6:30. Music is from 7:00 to 10:00 Centennial Swing has 18 players and plays a wide repertoire from Big Band, Swing, Latin, Blues and Funk. Our smaller “Little Big Band” will play West Coast Swing numbers by artists such as Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, Oscar Hammerstein, and Weather Report. The bands include professional players, experienced players and young people new to performing. Centennial Band is a local Non-Profit community musical group that provides opportunity for young and old to rehearse and perform challenging musical literature. The organization has three groups: Concert Band, Centennial Swing, and Little Big Band, and incorporates 35+ community members. The groups have been playing together since 2011. The all-volunteer group is directed by Nolan Frost. Seating is limited, so reserve your tickets soon. Cost is $25 per person. Tickets are available at the Arts Center or by calling 928-424-0884.
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2020 Historic Globe Cemetery Tour and Self-guided Building Tour
This year the Downtown Globe Downtown Association, in conjunction with the Copper Cities Community Players from the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts, will be presenting a self-guided tour of buildings in downtown Globe in addition to their ever-popular Globe cemetery tour. Free maps and coupon sheets with deals from local merchants will be available at several downtown businesses including the Center for the Arts. Come early and stroll the historic district, learn some history of our buildings and cash in on deals from local merchants. Then, that evening, enjoy a 90 minute +/- walking tour of a portion of Globe’s oldest cemetery depicting an old West time period gone by. Fun & engaging history for all ages. Tours depart every 10 minutes from the grandstand in front of the Center for the Arts beginning at 5:00 pm. (101 N. Broad). There will be some walk-andtalk tours of buildings leading up to the tour going to the cemetery and the guided cemetery path will be filled with theatre and musical performers. The actors, dressed in period style, depict former residents and tales of the lives they once led. If you have never experienced one of our tours, you are in for a treat! Our shuttles will then escort you back to your starting point. Tickets are $20pp and will be available online via Eventbrite or at the door. Children under the age of 10 are free with paid adult & supervision. Group rates available, please call 480-345-7477. Note: The Cemetery Tour is NOT a ghost & ghoul tour, this is a history tour of the land and time of Globe’s past. We appreciate in advance the respect of our cemetery residents, and where they rest. Please wear comfortable closed toe shoes, prepare for paved-incline walking, and although backlit, bring a flashlight for your evening comfort level. The tour path was originally designed for horse and buggy, but is ADA compliant. We will also have handicapped-only parking available at the cemetery for your convenience.
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The United Fund of Globe-Miami Accepting Applications The United Fund of Globe-Miami is accepting applications for Capital Grants of $5,000 or more through April 15th. According to the application itself, these grants are intended to “offer participating agencies from 2018 to 2020 the opportunity to submit funding requests beyond operational funding.â€? The application is open to “strategic ideas that align with one of the following: • Improving facilities, service availability, infrastructure, technology, or access to agency’s participants. • A 2020 phase of a larger project or improvement. Please specify in your project title if this is a phase of an ongoing project (i.e. 2020 is phase 2 of 3), or
Boyce Thompson Arboretum to the Rescue: The effort to save the Wallace Desert Gardens In October, 2014, GMT ran a feature story by Kim Stone on the Wallace Garden collection. At the time it ran BTA was in the process of receiving the massive collection. And this March, the park will unveil the Wallace collection to the public. Boyce Thompson Arboretum recently announced that it is part of a massive effort to save the plant collection of Wallace Desert Gardens. Located in north Scottsdale, this garden contains 12 acres of more than 7,000 cultivated plants, including a 6,000 square foot pavilion of large specimen cacti. HB Wallace built the Wallace Desert Gardens over 25 years ago and amassed 3,000 species of plants, including a wide variety of ephedras, boojum trees, agaves, cacti, and aloes. Adding this plant collection to the one at Boyce Thompson Arboretum will create a superlative garden of plants from arid lands around the world. With over 4,300 species combined, Botanic Gardens Conservation International estimates this plant diversity will place Boyce Thompson Arboretum in the top 100 gardens globally, and top 25 in the United States. Mark Siegwarth, Executive Director of Boyce Thompson Arboretum, says, “This unprecedented project to relocate 7,000 plants in the Wallace Collection to Superior will be complicated, but we know this project is extremely important as over one fourth of the combined collection is held in fewer than 10 gardens globally, with a significant number representing threatened species.� We initially reported this story in 2014 when news of the collection was first announced by Boyce Thompson Arboretum. You can read the whole story at: https:// www.globemiamitimes.com/saving-priceless-collection-plants/
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Celebrating 75 Years in Business! LA CASITA CAFÉ NEW exhibit at Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum features Pleasant Valley War During the month of March, be sure to stop by the museum to see the exhibit on the Pleasant Valley War, on loan from the Pleasant Valley Historical Society and Museum. There is no charge to visit the Bullion Plaza Museum, which is open Thursday through Saturday from 11am to 3pm, and on Sunday from 12 to 3pm. This special exhibit is made possible by the Tempe History Museum and the Pleasant Valley Historical Society and Museum. Courtesy Photo.
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ROBIN BRADFORD
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“Relationships are what my job is about.” Doing the right thing as a company, according to Robin Bradford, is about being more than a good neighbor. “It’s about being a positive contributor to society,” she says, “above and beyond the economies of copper.” A Globe-Miami native, and longtime Freeport-McMoRan employee, Robin works on community action with the decision makers in her hometown. Although it can seem slow from the outside, she notes, progress is happening. “Economic development and community planning is a long game,” she says, “but we’re all on the same road. It’s happening, and it’s real.” Big Picture Responsibilities As the Senior Specialist in Community Development and Social Responsibility for Freeport-McMoRan’s Miami operation, Robin helps identify and execute strategic and sustainable programs that positively impact both the community and FreeportMcMoRan’s workforce. Programs range from health and wellness, to education and training and economic development. “I get to learn and be part of the great things that are happening here,” she says, “and look for ways that I can bring in resources that can help get things done.” She cites progress on a community housing study as an example of the strong relationships that exist and team effort underway. “A lot of partnerships are coming together right now,” says Robin. “The communities (Globe, Miami, Gila County) are truly collaborating.” Day to Day • 1/3 Building positive and lasting relationships with a wide range of stakeholders • 1/3 Managing relationships, partnerships and social investments with community organizations • 1/3 Managing potential social issues, impacts and risks that will or could affect operations How did you begin your career in mining? Growing up in Miami, Robin was always intrigued by the mines. Although her family didn’t work in mining, many of her friends’ families did. She was impressed by the expertise required in the industry. “Mining professions seemed very prestigious,” she says. “I always thought it was interesting.”
Robin began her career in mining doing administrative work for an engineering firm contractor. When she was hired by Cyprus Amax Minerals Company in the Resource Recycling department, she was able to visit the smelter, worked with customers bringing in precious metal feedstock and began to understand the copper mining business. “I had the realization of how important the Globe-Miami mining district is to Arizona,” she says, “and how important copper is to the world.” Robin worked for the president of Miami operations and was executive secretary for three general managers. Over time, she began to create her own niche in community relations. During that time, Cyprus was acquired by Phelps Dodge, a company that supported a “quiet philanthropy.” Robin interacted with various managers -- land, environmental, technical -- and initiated studies in public relations. She got involved in community events; for one of her many projects in those early years, she chaired the Gila County branch of Partnership for a Drug-Free America. Freeport-McMoRan acquired Phelps Dodge in 2007, and Robin’s role in community relations expanded. Freeport-McMoRan has a major framework for community development and has been awardwinning in their efforts, which include biodiversity projects, community outreach and volunteer programs. “I’m really proud to work for a company with these resources to help out,” says Robin, “and the towns are matching the energy.” Changes you have observed in the mining industry? With 24 years of experience in mining, Robin has seen a lot of positive change in the industry. “Industry standards and stakeholder expectations have evolved,” she says. “There is more environmental stewardship, more responsible operations.” Advice for women interested in mining careers “There is a lot of opportunity for advancement, for leadership,” says Robin. “Women are welcome – and needed.” She lists the diversity of careers and work environments (indoor, outdoor, rural, urban, travel), the vitality of the work, and potential for top compensation as other draws to the industry. “Mining is a vital field,” Robin concludes. “You can be proud of working in the mining industry.”
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As of February 29, a portion of the Old Dominion Mine Park was closed indefinitely due to BHP’s operations. We sincerely apologize to the community who enjoy the park and all those who have put time and effort into the park’s creation. We recognize the importance of the park to local recreation and tourism, and we have been proud of this partnership over the past ten years. We are committed to finding alternative solutions for the partial closure, including developing additional trail sections and pursuing opportunities for new recreational spaces. We will work closely with Gila County, the City of Globe, and the Town of Miami to develop a community investment plan over the coming weeks. BHP values being part of the communities in Miami and Globe – we believe in a sustainable future here, and are committed to working together to achieve shared long-term success. If you have any questions or concerns about BHP’s operations, please contact us at (928) 275-1715 or communityconcerns.na@bhp.com.
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Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is pleased to announce the application window for the 2020 Community Investment Funds for Globe-Miami will be open from January 15–March 15th. “Working in collaboration with a range of committed community partners, we’re continuing to focus on empowering citizens through opportunities to acquire a broad range of skills, education and leadership to foster community resilience and transformation that leads to sustainability,” said Tracy Bame, President, Freeport-McMoRan Foundation. The Globe-Miami CIF was established in 2013 to focus on programs and projects that help create sustainability and reduce dependency on any single industry. Eligible programs and projects include those in the areas of education, community and economic development, as well as health and wellness. For details please see: www.freeportinmycommunity.com.
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Robotics Do you know the Globe Robotics Team? The team took home the State Championship for the First Tech Challenge (FTC) in Flagstaff, AZ. The field of competitors was fierce and challenging. The program now shifts its focus to the First Robotics Challenge (FRC) during the spring semester. In past years, the team has held the top defensive ranking out of 3,700 teams at the FRC. The talent in these kids is astonishing. Our partnership with the Globe USD Robotics program dates back to 2014.
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Robin Bradford, Globe-Miami native, now lives here with her daughter and grandson. She enjoys exploring antique shops, museums and historic places.
Also, Rio Tinto and the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) recently signed a multi year partnership that will provide valuable professional development opportunities to Rio Tinto employees. The new agreement will provide SME memberships to 150 employees across Rio Tinto. We will also be a sponsor for SME’s Young Leaders Network and an SME Foundation Roundtable Partner, which supports a pipeline of mining academic resources.
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Stephanie Joyner, Executive Director of Pinal County Historical Society, received a grant check in February from the Arizona Historical Society to support the new Winnie Ruth Judd display at their museum. Tom Foster, the Director of Bullion Plaza Museum presented the check on behalf of AHS. The Arizona Historical Society Certified Historical Institution (CHI) Program is a program designed to support historical museums and organizations across the state of Arizona in their efforts to collect, preserve and share Arizona’s rich history.
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Each state has its own symbol that is synonymous with the state; maybe it’s the image from their flag or the state flower. In Arizona, that symbol is neither on the state flag or the state flower or tree. That symbol would be the Kokopelli flute player. If you google Kokopelli in Arizona you will come across names of stores, realty companies, and streets all bearing the name Kokopelli. Walk into any gift shop in the state and you will find images on t-shirts, stickers, coffee mugs, art, and much more. While it is the unofficial symbol of Arizona and the Southwest, Kokopelli are not just random symbols put upon merchandise. The Kokopelli has a backstory. Kokopelli is a Katsina spirit in the Hopi religion. The Hopi have a pantheon of deities that all represent various aspects of life. Kokopelli is often portrayed as a pictograph of a humpbacked flute player, dancing to his music with feathers on his head. Katsina dolls are carved in this image as well. Kokopelli can be roughly translated to ‘wooden back’ in the Hopi language. The image of a flute playing dancer dates back further than the Hopi; all the way back to the Anasazi, who carved the image in rocks and cliffs along the desert. Kokopelli represents many things, one of the biggest being fertility. There are stories that the Kokopelli spirit carries unborn children to women, which would represent literal fertility. Kokopelli also represents fertility from Winter to Spring. Spring is the time when plants start to grow and bloom after the cold winter. Crops also grow in the Spring-those crops were very important to the Hopi. That makes this spirit or deity very powerful considering he can control the livelihood of a tribe either by bringing them food or helping them to procreate. Some depictions of Kokopelli portray him with a consort referred to as Kokopelimi. Kokopelli is said to also represent the creative and musical side of things. After all, he is portrayed playing a flute and music always makes for a better time. That famous flute is also supposed to call in the clouds that bring the rain, which waters crops to grow food. Kokopelli is said to be a tricky guy, but this goes hand in hand with the creativity which tends to bring out the trickster in all of us. The pictograph version of Kokopelli has led to the creation of many pieces of art on COMING TO YOUR TOWN: TOWN HALL STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATES canvas to wrought iron all in his image, so maybe he does influence creativity. So there you have it – a little backstory on a symbol you have probably seen hundreds of times if you live in the Southwest. Kokopelli is a classic figure in the American Southwest and obviously represents more than just the t-shirt he may be on. Kokopelli is also a mysterious and powerful figure that keeps intriguing people; maybe that’s why his likeness is put on so many different items. Next time you see the humpbacked flute player, just remember he represents many different things and was and is a great source of power to the Hopi people. SHARON GIRARD, Courtesy of the Pickle Barrel Trading Post where Cameron writes for their blog. who wants to be your representative for LD8 House, has been spending You can find Kokopelli figures in many forms at the Pickle Barrel Trading Post time at the state capitol in hearings located in Historic Downtown Globe. u and talking with legislators.
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I support a wastewater distribution system, not a third wastewater plant. As the person responsible for facilitating and launching the Town of Miami’s wastewater distribution system and wastewater plant projects, I write this editorial from the perspective of someone who knows how a project of this type and magnitude should be conducted. The first step is to take an accurate population count that factors in the median household income level to determine the level of debt the residents can afford. This is a critical first step. There is no way to determine what the residents can afford if you don’t know how many residents there are and what their income level is. Instead of starting with the first step, Pace Engineering convinced the TRSD Board to give an unlimited project budget that did NOT take into consideration the number of residents nor their income level. To inflate the population count and raise the median income level, Pace Engineering and former TRSD President Bob Zache, knowingly included areas that are currently being serviced by Town of Miami and City of Globe, including Vertical Heights, Miami Gardens, and other areas. This caused an inaccurate population count and incorrect median household income level. Pace Engineering then maxed the budget far beyond what the actual residents could afford. Pace Engineering also included the Walmart commercial plaza despite the fact that USDA told Pace and TRSD in no uncertain terms that the Walmart plaza could not be taken away from the Town of Miami. And yet, instead of listening to USDA, who has the ultimate authority on the matter, Pace encouraged TRSD to engage in a legal battle with Town of Miami to wrestle the Walmart plaza away from Miami. Pace Engineering has proven time and again that they do not consider the best interests of the residents of our community. I brought these errors and many others to the attention of the TRSD Board numerous times within the past several years. Mike Krebs of Pace Engineering has always contested that he knew the population count and median household income level could support the expensive three-phased project. At the February 10, 2020, TRSD Board meeting, when asked again about the population count and median household income level, Mike Krebs said that the survey was conducted before his time, and he is NOT liable for the accuracy of the study. Mike Krebs has been working on this project for ten years. He knows an accurate population count and median income level is the first step. This is unacceptable! Pace Engineering has been paid to produce 8 or 9 Preliminary Engineering Reports (PER) over the last ten years because USDA rejected all previous attempts. TRSD will not disclose how much they have paid Pace Engineering over the past ten years. The average cost for a PER is between $80,000- $100,000 each. TRSD has finally admitted they made a mistake, yet they are now PAYING Pace Engineering and their attorney tens of thousands of dollars to correct those mistakes. Mistakes that should NEVER have been made! Inept, ignorant leadership leads to wasting time and money. Under my leadership, the Town of Miami’s project was approved and launched within one year. Our first PER was approved immediately, because we knew what we were doing. There’s no excuse for the years of wasted time and wasteful spending that TRSD as authorized. I encourage those who want to make a difference in the community to run for this Board, and vote to support those who want what’s best for the residents of this community. Fred Barcon Barcon Construction Globe Resident with property in Tri-City
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In her first year as health aide at Miami Junior/Senior High School, Kristen Chism said a large part of her job is helping students with less than six hours of sleep or who haven’t eaten that day.
If there was anything I could put out to the community, it would be that a full eight hours of sleep and breakfast would go a long way in ensuring our kids are healthy and prepared to pursue their education.” L-R are Miami Unified School District health aides Sue Mitchell (Lee Kornegay Middle School), Kristen Chism (Miami Junior/Senior High School), and Veronica Lee (Charles A. Bejarano Elementary School). Mitchell, who has worked in the district since 1994, says, “Every day is different in the health aide office, whether it’s screening new students, students with special needs or those whose teachers have expressed concerns.” Photo by Carol Broeder
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Shellenberger is a school nurse for Globe Unified School District, working out of Copper Rim Elementary. She is the only nurse, in fact, working within GlobeMiami’s local public school setting, where health aides are being used to fill the gap at both GUSD and MUSD. Nationally, less than half of public schools have nurses assigned – despite the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation of one nurse for every 750 well students, and more when students have complex healthcare needs. In Arizona, school nurses are not required under state law. Accurate numbers are hard to come by, because even the term “school nurse” isn’t clearly defined – a person who’s referred to as a school nurse is often actually a medical assistant or even a secretary. What is clear is the role these professionals play in keeping kids in school. School nurses are critical for the health of the child as well as the larger community. They’ve been recognized in reducing absenteeism due to contagious diseases, treating minor conditions, educating parents on a child’s
Shellenberger oversees the health aides at Globe High School (Yvette Cameron) and High Desert Middle School (Susie Moya), pictured here. Photo by Carol Broeder
condition, and urging treatment for students who need more than what can be provided at school. At Copper Rim Elementary, Shellenberger’s main focus is serving the 750 kids between the ages of 3 (with the new pre-school classes) and 12. On average, she sees 80 students each day. In the half hour I spent with her, she saw a steady stream of kids, sometimes two or three at a time. Only one of them needed a Band-Aid. “People think that’s what I do,” she laughs. “Hand out Band-Aids.” When in fact, Band-Aids are the least of what she does. According to a medical journal, today’s school nurse is often the first person to identify a child’s need for health interventions and counseling services. School nurses also prevent larger problems, coordinate care regimens, and make referrals. All of which helps children stay in school. It was precisely that last point that launched the concept of placing nurses in schools in the first place. An experiment in New York in 1902 placed a nurse in the school system to treat simple cases and, in more
Yvette Cameron started with Globe High School as a Health Aide in 2013. She says one of the most important parts of her job is to make sure the students are up to date with their vaccinations each year when they register for school. “I’m hoping we won’t see an outbreak of measles or anything like that due to people choosing to opt out of vaccinating their children.” Photo by Carol Broeder
serious cases, to follow up with home visits. Over just 30 days, nurse Lina Rogers treated 893 students, made 137 home visits, and helped 25 children – who had received no previous medical attention – recover and return to school. The program was wildly successful and laid the groundwork for the expansion of school nursing over the next century.
The school nurse role is one of the broadest nursing roles, and school nursing is one of the few sub-specialties responsible for direct care of individuals as well as care of the school community and environment. In recent years, the school nurse role has become more and more challenging – and crucial. Increasingly, students have been showing up in nurses’ offices with a range of chronic conditions – such as diabetes, asthma, life-threatening allergies, and epilepsy – which have School Nursing, Continued on page 25
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to be managed during the school day. At GUSD, Shellenberger cares for nearly 80 students with medically fragile conditions. Chronic diseases across the board are becoming more common in school-age children, from Type 1 diabetes to asthma. According to the National Association of School Nurses, 15 to 18 percent of children and adolescents in the U.S. now have a chronic health condition, nearly half of which could be considered disabling. Even as the health care concerns have risen, budget cuts in Arizona over the last 15 years have resulted in a huge drop in school nurses. The result is that districts across the state have replaced school nurses with more affordable health aides. As Globe Unified School District Superintendent Jerry Jennex points out, Arizona is a state with “limited health and wellness services available to our kids.� At GUSD, with over 1600 students, Shellenberger oversees two health aides who cover High Desert Middle School and Lee Kornegay Elementary. Miami Unified School District with nearly 1,100 students has three trained health aides and no school nurse, said Superintendent Sherry Dorathy. For years, MUSD had a registered nurse who traveled to the campuses when needed. When she left, the district advertised for years for another RN, but no one applied, Dorathy said. “It is always important to have qualified staff to assist our students,� Dorathy said. “Unfortunately, it isn’t always possible to get nurses to apply for lower paying positions. In a hospital or care center, they can make more money.� That doesn’t matter to Shellenberger. For her it has always been about the kids even though her family reminds her she could make more money at a hospital. She prefers being a school nurse. She waves another child into her office and listens carefully to a litany of woes, nodding empathetically before assessing the true problem and sending him back to class. “Sometimes kids just need someone to listen to them,� she smiles. u
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“We will build here the most beautiful, and at the same time the most useful garden of its kind in the world.” ~ Colonel William Boyce Thompson
Metal tags like these are used to identify every plant on the property. Photo by LCGross
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After great consideration, they agreed to a Herculean and unprecedented solution: relocating a massive number of plants, including 25-foot-tall cactus. With financial assistance from the Wallace Desert Garden and careful supervision by certified arborists on staff at BTA, the move was a success. Landscapers handdug plants and carefully boxed larger plants for the move. With 100 semi-truck loads, the team successfully relocated 5,870 plants, including 800 species new to BTA and 62 rare or endangered species, thus making an already world class institute even better. BTA is the largest botanical garden in Arizona and the oldest botanical garden west of the Mississippi. Founded in 1924, BTA was incorporated as Arizona’s first nonprofit research institution in 1927 and opened to the public in 1929. Spread over 343 acres of land, it currently has 4.5 miles of paths and boasts plants from 11 of the world’s deserts among the 18,900 arid-land plants within its borders. With a budget of $2.7 million and 30 staff members, BTA is a major employer for the region. It is on the National Register of Historic Places, hosts around 100,000 visitors a year, and has over 6,500 members. Additionally, with more than 275 different species of birds spotted, it has been named the “most enchanting” Audubon Important Birding Area in Arizona. With a resume as impressive as this, an organization might be tempted to coast and simply continue their current excellent performance, but that is not happening at BTA. Instead, the arboretum has updated its vision while staying true to the original intentions of its founder, Colonel William Boyce Thompson. This has resulted in massive organizational change over the last few years, including the introduction of new executive leadership. BTA has also
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changed partnerships and affiliation, and is considering annexation into a municipality. Though it was hard on the staff, BTA survived the dizzying change of having four executive directors in a four-year period. The new director, Lynne Nemeth, plans to stay awhile. She resonates with the direction BTA is going and has the background and experience to lead effectively. Nemeth has two master’s degrees, including one in Environmental Studies specializing in Endangered Species Policy from Prescott College.
of this, UA research occurred at the arboretum, BTA paid UA to manage all hiring and personnel matters, and Arizona State Parks helped with funding, provided a ranger, and assisted with marketing. The relationship worked well for several decades. However, over the years, resources and priorities changed. The Arizona legislature wiped the state park budget during the economic downturn of 2008, and they could no longer help BTA. It cost a lot to have UA handle personnel matters, and the physical distance between the two institutions made it difficult for both to stay on the same page when the direction of the arboretum was changing and BTA did not have a voice in staff selection. Finally, the BTA Board of Directors wanted to recommit to Colonel William Boyce Thompson’s original vision of supporting the preservation and study of desert plants. They examined the situation carefully and, following discussions between all three agencies, mutually decided it did not make sense to continue the three-way partnership in the same manner as had existed historically.
Becky Stephenson, BTA’s Plant Recorder; documenting and seeing that every plant on the grounds is identified. Photo by LCGross
She also has experience in nonprofit management, including other green spaces, such as the Howard County Conservancy in Maryland and the Flagstaff Arboretum. She started at BTA in July 2019 and loves her new job. Besides inheriting the instability caused by multiple executive leader shifts in a short period of time, Nemeth came to BTA during a time of substantial organizational change. In 1976, the arboretum entered into a tripartite agreement with the University of Arizona (UA) and Arizona State Parks. Because
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“We wanted to be more in control of our own destiny,” Nemeth explained. She adds, “It’s not a bad thing. Over 40 years, things just change.” She emphasized that the relationship between the three agencies remains good, research is ongoing, and they want to continue to collaborate. “Now we get to figure out new and different ways of partnering,” Nemeth added. With the dissolution of the tripartite agreement, BTA is open to other partnerships and has begun to collaborate with the Town of Superior.
Solar panels can be found throughout the park which help to provide electricity to run waterfalls and lighting. Photo by LCGross
They have experimented with crosspromotion of events, and BTA created the “Arb After Hours” experience to coincide with Superior’s Second Friday events. Nemeth states, “We’ve had an awesome partnership over the past six months.” It’s this success that is fueling the possibility of another major change for BTA and the Town of Superior: annexation of BTA into Superior’s town limits. Annexation would help BTA with public services and both agencies with tourism promotion. Historically, the state provided law enforcement and fire protection to BTA because it’s located on state land and fell under the state fire agreement, in which UA participated as a state agency. With the change in organizational affiliation, this was lost. Additionally, BTA is looking into possible expansion of services, but cannot do so without waste water treatment support, which Superior could provide. Conversely, Superior benefits immensely from the 100,000 visitors and national notoriety BTA brings to the town. Mila Besich, mayor of Superior and a BTA Board Member, concurs with the benefits of annexation. She states, “This is a natural partnership. If we look at the roots of how the town of Superior was founded, we’ve always been partners… We need each other. It was Highway 60 and the arboretum that carried us through the bust times when we haven’t been as fortunate… Our collaboration is mutually beneficial, impacts economic diversification, and can help protect the arboretum.” Boyce Thompson Arboretum Continued on page 27
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Denise and David Green have been volunteering since the start of the year. BTAs volunteer program ensures the park can meet demands from installing signage to planting; Photo by LCGross
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She’s thrilled with the new leadership at BTA. “Lynne is fabulous and has brought added connection…With effort, communication, and integrity, both our agencies will benefit from this partnership.” She states the arboretum is “a special place. It impacts our entire region. With the arboretum within city limits, we’ll have the most beautiful gateway to our community, and we’re the gateway to the region.” She sees this new annexation as one of many positive possibilities occurring in Superior and Copper Country. “We have really good things happening for our region right now.” In looking to the wellbeing of her town for the next 50 years, Besich says the town must diversify employment opportunities. She believes collaboration with BTA, particularly through research, could create new economic prospects. “We need to be looking for the next big thing… The town of Superior has always
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been innovative, which has impacted the practice of mining worldwide. We haven’t changed. Why aren’t we telling this story? With the impact of climate change, we can make innovations that impact our region and the whole world.” Additionally, when linked to science and entrepreneurship, Besich believes this partnership will advance William Boyce Thompson’s vision and legacy with studies into sustainability and food sourcing, as well as research into new products such as biodegradable plastics made from prickly pear. “In Superior, we were talking about sustainability before it was a buzz word.” Besich sums up her support for annexation by stating, “Superior and Boyce Thompson have been separate greenhouses, both growing amazing economic ecosystems, and now we’re bringing them together… It will no longer be ‘Boyce Thompson Arboretum three miles from Superior,’ but will now be ‘Superior Arizona Boyce Thompson Arboretum.’” u
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Lacy Pacheco is Director of Education at the Arboretum. Photo by LCGross
Lacking the funds to build a green house for some of the Wallace cacti, a huge canopy of netting keeps the frost at bay and protects these plants until they can go in the ground. Photo by LCGross
Boyce Thompson Arboretum is located just west of Superior off US Highway 60 at the base of Picketpost Mountain. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12. The winter hours are 9am–5pm. For more information about the Wallace Desert Garden, see the October 14, 2014 Globe Miami Times article by Kim Stone.
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