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Arts & entertainment Along the Copper CorridorVolume 6, Number 5 • March 2013
Saddle Up!
Kearny’s Annual Pioneer Days Coming Soon, Page 5
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NuggetCovering the Copper Corridor Communities of Globe, Miami, Superior, Kearny, Hayden,
Winkelman, Dudleyville, Aravaipa, Mammoth, San Manuel, Oracle, SaddleBrooke and Catalina.
James Carnes…...........................................PublisherJennifer Carnes.................................… Managing EditorMichael Carnes….......................General ManagerMila Besich-Lira............................Advertising DirectorJohn Hernandez.........................................ReporterVicki Clark..............................................ReporterChase Kamp............................................ReporterAnnette Barajas ....................... Office Manager, KearnyDimitra Clark ...................... Office Manager, San ManuelCourtney Trumbull…...........Office Manager, Queen Creek
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By Steve Weber Defending those too weak to defend themselves, granting mercy to the vanquished, feeling sympathy for the suffering of the misfortunate, and expressing affection
through gentleness toward the vulnerable, explain the warriors’ code as defi ned by the virtue of “Benevolence.” From ancient times through the modern era, Knightly virtues placed a burden on
the brave and the strong to perfect a balanced life. Obviously this was not always achieved, but the goals were, and still remain, noble! Cultures around the world encouraged the warrior class to study the classics, poetry, art, music, etc. Great emphasis was placed on these “high manners.” Hardness of spirit is necessary to face the rigors of battle, but it must be tempered with softness for one to be just and honorable. However, warriors were taught that thoughtless charity
weakens the spirit by allowing for self-indulgence. Quoting from a typical translation of a verse attributed to a Prince of Shirakawa: “Though they may wound your feelings, these three you have only to forgive, the breeze that scatters your fl owers, the cloud that hides your moon, and the man who tries to pick a fi ght with you.” Nobility of character defi nes the “perfect knight.” Even if it is never achieved, what a wondrous quest it is. In the complex time in which
we live, nothing appears to be more important than our ability to respect and live peacefully with one another. Benevolence is a virtue that should remind the strong and powerful in our society to remember that just because they can doesn’t mean they should. 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) 825-8500 for information regarding these and other programs. If you wish, check out the website at www.AikidoAcademyOfArizona.com.
(Phoenix, Arizona - February 22, 2013) - Arizona State Parks’ Arizona Family Campout Pro-gram is designed for families who have little or no experi-ence camping. The program is intended to introduce families to the great experiences that can be shared with their family and inspire them to continue to explore the great outdoors. The State Parks that are participating in this program are: Lost Dutchman in Apache
Family campout program off ered at state parks in March, April
Junction (March 9-10 and April 13 and 14), Dead Horse Ranch in Cottonwood (March 16-17 and March 23 and 24), Kartch-ner Caverns in Benson (April 6-7 and April 27-28), Patagonia Lake in Patagonia (April 13-14 and April 27-28) and Catalina near Tucson (April 20-21). The activities families will experience will include desert survival, mountain biking, hik-ing, fi shing, astronomy, bats, archery, and more. Families should bring sleeping bags or any available bedding, pil-lows, clothing, sturdy shoes and personal items including toothpaste, towels, soap, etc. However, the following will be provided: tents, sleeping mats, camp chairs, lanterns, fl ashlights, GPS units, water bottles, fi rst aid kits, equipment for activities, water, lemonade, coffee and all food including two lunches, one dinner, one breakfast, daily snacks and campfi re treats. The registration fee is $65 for a family of four and any addi-tional family member is $5 for each person. Children fi ve years
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By John HuntingtonBy now, many New Year’s
resolutions have been made, worked a bit, then a bit less, then dropped, leaving one more ‘failure’ notch on our self-help gun belts.You know the drill - You
reach a point of frustration with an unwanted condition (you’re too fat, too skinny, low energy, depressed) and then “fi nally” commit to “re-ally do what it takes this time” to fi x this problem. This
decision is accompanied by self-criticism, fear, worry and guilt which you then use to motivate you to Just Do It till you either make or break.The suffering experienced by
being self-critical eventually stops you from even admitting things you do want to change. One more one more “have to” hanging over your head is not a recipe for a fun day!Most people unconsciously
use what could be called a Do-Have-Be approach to ac-complishment. This means that by “doing” certain actions you will then “have” certain results which will put you in a desired “state of being” (happy, fi t, at peace, etc.).This assumes we can change
what we “do” (eating, mov-ing, thinking, feeling) without improving the way we “are” (our “state of being”). It also falsely assumes that by “having” your desired goal, you will automatically be happy and fulfi lled. Look at the pop-stars who “had” what most would think would cause them to “be” happy, yet lost their lives to drugs and
depression. A better approach is Be-
Do-Have, which is a central message in spiritual traditions around the world. Here the power to improve your health and happiness lies fi rst in your “ways of being.” Suppose we could make needed lifestyle changes, while at the same time choosing “kinder ways of being” – experiencing more self-appreciation, satisfaction, peace and enjoyment. Can you see we might succeed more in making permanent change when we stop beating ourselves up? There is a great gift in tak-
ing the mental/emotional leap to self-love. By choosing to “Be” a person that appreci-ates your current condition, honors your own history and recognizes you are “perfectly imperfect,” you will be much happier RIGHT NOW! And, with happiness and ease, you can make changes more quickly, enjoyably and with greater certainty. Dr. Huntington practices
Chiropractic, Biomedical Acupuncture and Physio-
therapy in Oracle, Az. He enjoys gardening and has an
organic-fed egg and broiler business with his son, Andrew
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and younger and pets cannot attend this program. To register or for more information, visit AZStateParks.com/family. The Arizona Family Campout Program is made possible by an AmeriCorps grant through the Arizona Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism. AmeriCorps is a National Service initiative, promoted and supported by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Program is also supported by a generous donation of equip-ment by LowerGear Backpack-ing Center. For information about all 27 Arizona State Parks, the Trails and Off-Highway Vehicle Programs and State Historic Preservation Offi ce call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703), visit the website and online camping reservations at AZStateParks.com, Twitter/Facebook AZ-StateParks.
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Roping is a popular attraction at the annual Pioneer Days in Kearny.
Pioneer Days “Legends and Lore” is March 21-24 at Pioneer Park in Kearny, with the opening at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday with
food and merchandise vendors, Frazier Shows carnival entertainment and at 7:30 p.m. the announcement of the
Pioneer Days Queen and her court. The vendors and carnival open at 4:30 p.m. on Friday with entertainment
Roping, parade, carnival and more: Kearny’s Pioneer Days on track for March 21-24
Carousels and more will please children of all ages.
all evening long. The parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at Airport Road and ends at the General Kearny Inn on Alden Road. The Saturday activities begin at Pioneer Park at noon and continue through midnight. There will also be a softball tournament sponsored by Little League that will take place all weekend adjacent to Pioneer Park. To fi nd Pioneer Park follow Tilbury across the tracks turn right on Airport drive and park beyond the Little League parks. Kearny is located on Highway 177, nestled between the Dripping Springs Mountains and the Tortilla Mountains 22 miles south of Superior and 45 miles north of Oracle.
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March is Arizona Cultural Heritage Awareness Month and Oracle State Park for Environmental Education is bringing a full line-up of wildlife and natural history programs to its Saturday and Sunday calendar. In addition, tours of the historic Kannally ranch house, guided bird walks every fi rst and third Saturday, and guided hikes every second and fourth Saturday will continue. The park, which features scenic mountain vistas and pristine oak-woodlands, is open on weekends through April. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and admission is $7 per vehicle at the gate on Mt. Lemmon Rd. in Oracle. Nearly all programs, events, and hikes are free with park admission but reservations are requested by calling the park at 520-896-2425. Event details are also posted on the park website: www.azstateparks.com/Parks/ORAC. Wildlife video showings
Wild cats, hawks, bats, reptiles, ranching are
of park animals are featured continuously in the ranch house living room, and the gift shop is open for browsing. Picnickers are welcome on the ranch house patios.• March 2: Plant Walk with Sonoran Desert herbalist, John Slattery is set from
3-5PM.• March 9: “Cattle & Grasslands: a History of Ranching in Southeastern AZ”, a presentation of the Arizona Humanities Council with Robin Pinto from the UofA, begins at noon in the ranch house. Her talk includes ecological, political, and economic issues and events that infl uence the history of cattle and ranching. Because there are so many interrelated issues, Robin will welcome questions. Reservations required.• March 10: Geology Walk with Bob Scarborough begins at noon.
Reservations required.• March 16: Harris Hawk Informal Talk with Kathie Schroeder, wildlife rehab specialist, and “Sueno” the hawk is featured between 10:30AM and 12:30PM.• March 17: Live Reptile Talk with Ed Moll, herpetologist, begins at 11AM. Get up close to local reptiles like gopher, king, mountain king, and hognose snakes; gila monster; mud turtle, and a tortoise (if he’s out of hibernation). Reservations required.• March 23: Bat Wildlife Talk with Ronnie Sidner, bat biologist, begins at noon. Reservations required.• March 24: “Wild Cats of the Sky Islands” presentation by Jessica Lamberton-Moreno, wildlife biologist with the local conservation organization Sky Island Alliance, begins at 11AM. This region (Oracle and the Catalina Mountains) is home to four of the world’s 36 wild cats: jaguar, mountain lion, ocelot, and bobcat. Presentation includes natural history, behavior
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• March 30: Wild Plants & Wild Foods Walk with Rick Gagnon, naturalist, begins at 9AM.
• March 30: Journal-Making Workshop from 1-3PM with Val Bembenek. Participants
headline topics at Oracle State Park’s free Saturday and Sunday programswill make three blank journaling books with colorful covers and stab bindings. For sketching, notes, photos. $12 fee includes park admission; reservations required. Driving directions: Take
Highway 79 south (79 passes through Florence). At the junction with Highway 77 turn left (east). Turn right off Highway 77 at the fi rst Oracle turnoff. Follow the road through Oracle
(American Avenue) 2.3 miles to Mt. Lemmon Road. Turn right on Mt. Lemmon Road. Follow it 1.1 miles to the park entrance. The park is located on the left (north) side of Mt. Lemmon Road.
If you’re heading to the Oracle State Park on a Saturday, why not stop fi rst at the Acadia Ranch Museum in Oracle and take a guided tour? Guided tours of the historic Acadia Ranch Museum have been scheduled every Saturday by Oracle Historical Society. The 45-minute Saturday tours start at 12:30 p.m. There is no admission charge for visiting the museum, which is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. It is located at 825 E. Mt. Lemmon Highway, just off American Ave. in the center of Oracle. The ranch house was built in the 1880s and used over the years as headquarters for a sheep ranch, boarding house, health resort, post offi ce, and family home. It was named the Acadia after the settlement in Nova Scotia where the original family had lived. Purchased by the historical society in 1978, the Acadia features an original kitchen, displays of native American artifacts, diorama of Oracle in 1912, a variety of themed vintage photographs of Oracle people involved in their everyday pursuits, and many other informative exhibits. Special group tours can be scheduled at other times by calling the museum at 520-896-9609. Information is also available at www.OracleHistoricalSociety.org.
Oracle Historical Society announces free Saturday guided museum tours
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By John HernandezOn the Pinal County Sher-
iff’s Office website there is a statement listed under “About PCSO” that outlines Sheriff Paul Babeu’s background and history. The statement reads: “Sheriff Babeu won his first term in 2008 [... and] became the first Republican elected in the history of Pinal County (founded in 1875).”This statement is not histori-
cally accurate. It takes away a man’s legacy that was duly earned with his service as a deputy, Arizona Ranger and the Sheriff of Pinal County. That man was James E. Mc-Gee.James McGee was born Jan.
2, 1870 in Crawford County, Arkansas. At the age of five, James traveled from Arkansas to California with his fam-ily. Their journey by “prairie schooner” took over a year. The family settled in Tulare
County where James’ father Benjamin took up farming. James grew up here and re-ceived his education in the public schools and working around the family farm. He also learned to trail and track animals and men. He moved to Arizona. in 1893. In 1894, he helped capture
Oscar Rogers, a notorious train robber, at Adondo Wells about 35 miles from Yuma. Rogers and some other men had robbed a Southern Pacific Railroad train near Maricopa Station.A few weeks later McGee
was offered a job as a Deputy Sheriff for Pinal County. He accepted the position and began his career in law en-forcement. After the Arizona Rangers were established in 1901, McGee often found himself riding with a ranger while looking for cattle rus-tlers and horse thieves. In 1904, McGee was offered an appointment in the Rangers and accepted. By 1905, he was promoted to Sergeant by Captain Tom Rynning, leader of the Arizona Rangers.As a Ranger he helped arrest
cattle rustlers, horse thieves, robbers and murderers. In 1906, at the mining camp of Silver Bell near Tucson, he caught and arrested Ramon Castro, who had beat his wife to death with a hammer.That same year in Silver
Bell, McGee had a narrow escape from death. Librado Marcus had become enraged at McGee for arresting a friend of his. Marcus snuck up behind McGee and placed his cocked pistol against the back of McGee’s head. With-out turning, McGee reached behind him and grabbed Mar-cus’ gun. Marcus pulled the trigger but the hammer fell on McGee’s thumb. McGee was able to wrestle Marcus to the ground and arrest him. McGee would resign from the Rang-ers later in the year to run for Sheriff of Pinal County. In the Nov. 14, 1906 edition
of the Bisbee Daily Review newspaper, it was reported that “James McGee, until re-cently a Sergeant in the ranger company, was elected Sheriff of Pinal County at the election last week. He was a candidate on the Republican ticket. It is stated that Mr. McGee is the first Republican Sheriff ever elected in Pinal. He is regarded as a good officer and is known to a good many in Douglas, having made many trips here during his service as a ranger.”McGee had run against
Democrat John G. Keating. Although Keating took the vote in Florence 72 to 62, when the votes from the rest of the county townships came in, McGee won in a landslide with 315 votes to Keating’s 228. Keating replaced Sheriff Thomas N. Wills from Mam-moth who had been elected to the Pinal County Board of Supervisors. McGee would be re-elected in 1908. In 1911, he lost the election
to Democrat Charles Foreman however, Foreman died before he could take office. The Pinal County Board of Supervi-sors, made up of Democrats,
McGee, not Babeu, first Republican Sheriff in Pinaldecided to appoint Democrat E. J. McCarthy to the position of Sheriff. McGee refused to give up
his position as Sheriff and challenged the Board’s deci-sion in court. In November of 1912, McGee won the court decision and was reinstated as Sheriff of Pinal County. He would serve until April 1914 when he died suddenly while in office. He is buried in the old historical cemetery in Florence. His replacement was se-
lected in a unique way by the Pinal County Board of Super-visors. They placed the names of three candidates in a hat and had an independent party draw the name. Henry Hall was the selection. As Sheriff, McGee made the
arrests of “Big Ed” Fondren and A.J. Daggs, the murderers of Bob Stewart and George Hunter at Superior. One paper called it the “Superior Mas-sacre.” Hunter and Daggs had been brutally killed in an ambush along with one of their horses and their two dogs. The killings were over a mining claim. Hunter was a deputy sheriff of Pinal County
at the time of his death. In April of 1908, McGee led
the hunt for Simon Escalante and Ramon Marquez from Mexico. The two Mexicans had been hanging around the town of Mammoth for days occasionally working as cowboys. One morning, they entered the saloon of John Dubois to rob him. They shot Dubois twice in the arm and once in the neck and then fled with some money and Dubois’ gun. Dubois lived but could not identify the robbers only giving a physical descrip-tion of them and that they were Mexicans. Seven days later McGee and his Deputies tracked and caught Marquez and Escalante and charged them with the shooting. They were found in possession of Dubois gun. In 1913 while entering a bar in Ray-Sonora to break up a fight, McGee was forced to shoot Luccio Mendoza. An Arizona Republic re-
porter once wrote of McGee: “Few Sheriffs have equaled him in efficiency. As a rider and rifle and pistol shot he probably surpasses all other Arizonians, and he does not
know what fear is. The crimi-nal element of the county, and it is not small, has great fear of him.”Author’s note: This article was not written to take away from Sheriff Babeu’s accom-plishments but to correct an error. His election as a Re-publican in a county that has historically voted Democrat was quite an achievement although the last election
showed that the county is trending Republican. The issue of being the first Repub-lican elected in the history of Pinal County was played up in many national and state television news reports and newspapers. We only hope a correction is made, at least on the Pinal County website. It is only fair that Sheriff James E. McGee retain his rightful place in history.
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Don’t miss nine-time Guinness World Record holder Adam Winrich, Whip Cracker Extraordinaire at the 25th annual Arizona Renaissance Festival as he attempts to add a tenth Guinness record to his list of feats. ADAM CRACK attempted to add a new GUINNESS record; most flowers cracked from the mouth in
one minute at the Arizona Renaissance Festival on Saturday, Feb. 23 during his 11:30 a.m. show at the Falconer’s Heath. Adam performs at 11:30 a.m., 1, 2 and 3:30 p.m. at the Falconer’s Heath. From musical whips and exploding soda cans to flaming whips it is easy to see why Adam holds multiple Guinness World
At the Arizona Renaissance Festival: whip cracker attempts new recordRecords. All ages will be impressed by his amazing skills. Adam truly is a Whip Master. ADAM HOLDS 9 GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS:• 2010 Most two-handed whip cracks in one minute: (513) • 2009 Most bullwhip cracks in one minute: (257) • The longest whip ever cracked (216 ft. long)• The most stock whip cracks in a minute (272)• The most bullwhip cracks
in one minute (253)• And ‘fastest whip’ - 10 targets (4.85 seconds)• The most two handed whip cracks in a minute (420)• The most candles extinguished in one minute with a whip (50)• The most drink cans broken with a whip in three minutes (23 cans) For 25 years, the Arizona Renaissance Festival has been captivating visitors with an incomparable spectrum of unique
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entertainment and experiences. The Festival is located nine miles east of Apache Junction on Highway 60. The Festival is open rain or shine, Saturdays and Sundays through March 31. Tickets are available
in advance at FRYS Food Stores throughout the state for $20 for adults and $10 for children (ages 5-12) OR Tickets may be purchased at the Festival Box Office day of show for $2 more. The Arizona Renaissance Festival is celebrating 25 Years of Cheers and welcomes more than 250,000 guests each season with an unparalleled collective entertainment experience, including 16th Century games, people powered rides, arts, 200 craft shoppes, feasting, music, and one-of-a-kind encounters with a colorful cast of period characters throughout its 30 acre village. Parking is FREE. Additional information is available online at RenFestInfo.com or by phone, 520-463-2600.
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The Performing Arts Series of Gold Canyon United Methodist Church proudly presents internationally renowned handbell virtuoso Christine Anderson in concert in the incredible acoustics of the church’s 1200-seat sanctuary on Sunday, March 10 at 3:00 pm. The solo handbell artistry of Christine is world-renowned. With finesse, grace and technical dexterity, Christine has thrilled audiences in all 50 states and 25 countries around the world. Her fans will tell you that you will not be the same after hearing and seeing Christine play. Doug Benton, the church’s Director of Music Ministries says, “I have known Christine since the mid-70s, and I can tell you she has rung more handbells in concert than any other person - living or dead! She is truly an exceptional musician. You will not believe what you see and hear!” Christine began her ringing career at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Ft. Lauderdale, FL in 1972, ringing or directing 6 handbells choirs, and began conducting workshops and festivals around the country. She rang her first handbell solo in 1980, discovering the gift that would define her life’s work, and produced a video, Voices in
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Bronze®. She has written over 100 solo handbell arrangements and literally wrote the book on solo handbell ringing. You are invited to bring your family, friends and neighbors to this very unique concert. A full house is expected so come early. Doors open at 2:15 pm. This concert is offered at no charge as a free will offering
will be received. Everyone is asked to please bring at least one non-perishable food item per person for the GCUMC Food Bank. The church is located one block north of Hwy 60 on Kings Ranch Road (Walgreens on the corner), five miles east of Apache Junction. For more information, call the church at 480-982-3776.
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This Craftsman style house is one of several on the annual Globe Home Tour. (Submitted photo)
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downtown Globe from 9 am to 3 pm. The last tour leaves at 3 pm. Cost is $15 a person and $10 for children under 12. Visitors will receive a commemorative copper ticket which will give them access to several territorial-era homes and buildings in the historic mining town of Globe. A fl eet of vehicles will take visitors to each stop, where hosts will give an overview of the building and its history. Participants can spend as much time as desired at each stop. This year’s tour includes six homes that were built between the years of 1915 and 1925. Craftsman cottages, homes that cling to the hillside and a renovation project in process are featured. Copper Country Quilters will have their annual Pieces of Friendship show at the old courthouse through the month of March. Visitors to the Home Tour are invited to enjoy the lovely quilts on display. An antique show at the Globe High School has become a favorite part of Home Tour weekend. The show, featuring antiques and collectibles, also is part of the Home Tour admission. Visitors to the Home Tour can purchase tickets in advance by calling the chamber at 928-425-4495. Tickets will be available both days of the tour at the old train depot on Broad Street in downtown Globe. All in all, it promises to be a busy weekend for visitors to Globe-Miami. For more information on the Historic Home Tour and related activities, contact the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce at 800-804-5623.
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By John Hernandez The Cañon del Oro, the “Canyon of Gold” in Spanish, is a remote canyon in the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson. Through the canyon runs the perennial creek known as the Cañada del Oro. The creek is fed by rain and melted snow from the north face of Mount Lemmon. The creek fl ows northward towards the town of Oracle and then curves southward to the town of Oro Valley. It probably got its name from the Spanish explorers that discovered gold in the area in the 17th century. It has a history of mining activity after the Civil War when American prospectors began searching the area for gold. The legendary “Mine with the Iron Door/Lost Escalante Mine” is reported to be somewhere in the canyon area. The area during the Apache Wars was also the scene of a number of encounters with Apaches including battles between Americans, Mexicans, and the U.S. Cavalry. It is believed that the Pinal and Aravaipa people fi rst encountered the Americans at the Canyon del Oro in 1850. In 1859, the Canyon was the site of the fi rst recorded treaty between the United States and the Pinal and Aravaipa Apaches. Negotiations had begun in March. At that
time it was agreed that the parties would meet again two weeks later at Canyon del Oro. On March 22, Captain Ewell and his troops, reported as 100 dragoons from Fort Buchanan set up camp in the Cañon del Oro. Colonel Walker, agent of the Pima and Maricopa Indians accompanied Ewell as well as citizens from Tucson looking to trade with the Apaches if the negotiations went well. The Apaches showed up in small groups in the afternoon. After surveying the situation, the rest of the band came into the canyon. The newspapers reported that there were over 300 warriors and six hundred women, children and old men in attendance. On the arrival of Dr. Steck, the Apache agent, the treaty was made. The Pinals agreed not to raid or harm the Americans in exchange the government would provide goods and provisions on a regular basis. Arizona newspapers, which did not distinguish between the different bands and clans of Apaches, were reporting that the Pinals had broken the treaty within a month. The Tucson newspaper wrote editorials calling for more military action against the Indians. The Canyon del Oro was along the road from Tucson to Camp Grant
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which had been re-established in 1866. The road was isolated and dangerous as Apaches roamed the area freely. There was nothing between Tucson and Camp Grant. Oracle and Mammoth did not exist, nor did the Steam Pump Ranch. The only known ranch in the area was established by Francisco Romero around 1844. It was located in part of what is now Catalina State Park. The Apaches knew that freighters and travelers between Tucson and the fort, which was established
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•3 lots to choose from, great views, paved roads, city water and sewer available. 2 lots. $12,000, 1 lot $16,500 Make offer. •3bd, 1 3/4 1412 sq. ft., new metal roof, energy efficient windows, garage, front trees, views. $88,000.•3.92 ac. on Barrows Pl. with hilltop views. You can have site-built or MH, horse property. $59,900.•PRICED REDUCED! Hilltop views beautiful open plan, custom kitchen cabinets, SS appliances, wood burning fireplace. $125,000.•3 bdrm home with updated kitchen, laundry room, covered porches, fenced yard, new electric June 2012. $57,000.•Great investment property nicely kept home with large master bath. $33,900.•Great potential for a business or resideital home site, corner of Hwy 77 and Main St. Mammoth. $18,500•3 bd, 2 bath spacious home in nice neighborhood, large fenced backyard. $64,900.•2 large buildings, 6,400 sq. ft., living quarters, office space, bathrooms, enclosed patios. $75,000•2 view lots, city water, sewer, paved roads, make an offer on both lots, and owner will make you a deal. $9,000 each.•37 acres, secluded area, borders state land, site build or MH, horses allowed, $130,000.•Privacy, great views, remodeled home with newer roof, skylights, oak kitchen cabinets, front porch, deck above carport. $85,000.•37 acres, secluded area borders state land, site build or MH, horses allowed. $130,000.•3 bd, 1 ba remodeled home which includes 16 in. ceramic tile, new carpet and paint. $49,900.•2 parcels on the east side of the San Pedro River near Sacaton. 2 - 40 ac. parcel for $120,000.
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Valley had more than their share of the violence during the Apache wars. To understand the depth of violence and frequency of attacks by the Apaches, there was a petition to President Ulysses S. Grant dated Oct. 14, 1871 that was printed in the Arizona Miner newspaper. Attached to the petition was a list of 301 names
of people killed in the Territory of Arizona by the Apaches since 1864. At the time it was estimated that those killed amounted to ten percent of the adult population in Arizona. A list of some of the Apache raids and some of those killed in the Copper Corridor area is provided. In May 1867, three Mexicans were murdered between Tucson and Camp Grant. The Mexicans worked for Jesus M. Elias
at his ranch near Camp Grant. Later the same night, the Elias ranch was attacked. Jesus Elias was at Camp Grant, where he was often used as a guide for the military. His brother Juan was wounded in the neck and shoulder by a shotgun blast. Some people believed it was an assassination attempt intended for Jesus. The Elias family had been fighting the Apaches for years.
On Jun. 4, 1867, a Mexican worker named Francisco was murdered on the ranch of Jesus M. Elias. Elias was in the field near the attack but was able to hide from the Apaches. He would be one of the leaders of the Tucson vigilantes who participated in the Camp Grant Massacre in 1871. He would guide the Americans, Mexicans and Papagos (Tohono O’odham) to the Aravaipa village where the massacre took place. His brother Juan also participated in the massacre. Jun. 4, 1867 - the ranch of Israel, Tommalson & Co. was attacked by Indians. Mr. Tommalson was killed by a spear thrust through his lung. May 14, 1868 - a train of three wagons one belonging to Tully & Ochoa and two to Mariano were attacked on the road to Camp Grant by seven Indians. The men drove off the attackers, killing two and bringing in their scalps as trophies. The owners of the wagons divided $300 among the seven men who were with the wagons
and helped drive off the Indians. Jul. 16, 1868 - Elonzo M. Erwin murdered at Camp Grant. Dec. 10, 1868 - Indians endeavored to fire a ranch at Camp Grant and stole a government mule. Jul. 24, 1869 - a Mexican named Corozozo was murdered near Camp Grant. Feb. 26, 1869 - Indians attack the train of Thomas Venable near Camp Grant. They murdered two men, Price and Davis, wounded one, captured 80 mules and destroyed two wagons. Mar. 23, 1869 - a white man was murdered near Camp Grant. May 11, 1869 - between Tucson and Camp Grant, three men were murdered. Sept. 30, 1879 - Fred L. Austin a merchant and a party of 12 men were attacked by approximately 150 Apaches on the road from Tucson to Camp Grant. They fought them from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. when troops from Camp Grant arrived. Oct. 1, 1879 - Captain E.F. Bernard of the First Cavalry followed the band
of Apaches that had taken a train on the road from Tucson to Camp Grant. They trailed the Indians to the Aravaipa Mountains. They found 300 Apaches there and were “obliged to retreat.” Jan. 8, 1870 - Samuel Brown and J. Simms were murdered by Indians at the San Pedro settlement and their team captured. Apr. 18, 1870 - Indians visited Camp Grant and stole three horses from Captain Hind’s wagon, and four mules, the property of C. Conwell. Jun. 25, 1870 - Indians attacked a prospecting party near Cottonwood Springs, on the road from Florence to Camp Grant, wounded Messrs. Myers, Johns, and Curtis, and captured the wagon and its effects valued at about $2,000. Feb. 14, 1871 - Hind’s and Hooker’s herd at Infantry Camp, was attacked, when two herders were killed and their arms captured by the savage assailants. Later in the day the camp sentinels were fired upon. Feb. 15, 1871 - Indians attacked Lt. Riley and ten men while guarding a government herd, near Infantry Camp in the Pinal Mountains, killed one soldier, wounded two others and captured about seventy heads of mules and a number of cattle. (Infantry Camp was established by General Stoneman and located about 6 miles west of present day Miami at the Pinal Ranch near the headwaters of Mineral and Pinto Creeks. It would later be moved further west and renamed Camp Pinal then Camp Picket Post near the town of present day Superior) Mar. 10, 1871 - Mr. Ainza’s train, in route to Infantry Camp, with government supplies,
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was attacked by a large band of Indians, and two teamsters were killed and one wounded. On the same day, Indians attacked the train of Manuel Ynigo between Camp Grant and Pinal, killing one soldier, one Mexican and capturing sixteen mules. Apr. 10, 1871 - A.J. Jackson murdered by Indians at San Pedro. Apr. 12, 1871 - a band of Indians from the Camp Grant Reservation, swept over the San Pedro Valley, killing Mr. Long, Mr. McKenzie, E. Unter and Oury Chapin and wounding Nicholas Lopes. Sept. 10, 1871 - Indians fired into a detachment of Pinal prospectors, killed one man and two horses. Sept. 13, 1871 - a mail rider and a stock herder murdered by Indians two miles from Tucson, the mail captured and
destroyed, and the mule of the mail rider taken by the Indians to the Camp Grant Reservation. Sept. 23, 1871 - a party of Indians captured a herd of cattle from a ranch two miles south of Tucson. They were followed by a party of citizens, and so closely pursued that they
abandoned the plunder and took refuge on the Camp Grant Reservation. Two of the more well known battles with Apaches along the Cañada del Oro were the Israel-Kennedy wagon train attack and the attack on the Tully & Ochoa wagon train.
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The 25th Annual Apache Leap Mining Festival is just around the corner. This year’s event will take place March 8, 9 and 10 on Main Street, Superior. Friday evening the Brown’s Amusement carnival opens, the San Tan Tribute Band will play from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and the vendors will be open with great food and lots of special goodies. Why not follow the theme....Discover Superior from Silver to Copper...and join the Saturday morning parade at 10 a.m.? The Ray High School Marching Band from Kearny will blow those horns and beat the drums as the
parade comes down Main Street, with Grand Marshal Mike McKee and the McKee family. Call Deb at 520-827-5558 to enter the parade and compete for cash prizes. The event schedule is packed full of things to do and entertainment with David Sinteral as the DJ. Enter your chihuahua in the races and win money; that is, if your dog can beat three-time winner “Peanut.” Panning for Copper, watching the Arizona Ghostriders, Wyatt Earp, the Sun City Poms, Wildman Phil and his reptiles, and listening to some great music are just some of the things on the schedule this year.
On Saturday the adults compete in the mining competition for a $2000 purse. Only 25 entrants will be in the contest so don’t wait to sign up. Every competitor has a chance to win 1 of 5, $50 bills! You’ll find entry forms on the Chamber website, Porter’s Cafe or call Pete Casillas at 520-827-0692. Entry forms are also available at Save Money Market or Porter’s Cafe. When the sun goes down on Saturday you’ll enjoy the music of the ever popular Angie Gomez and the Power Drive Band. You can sip a beer in the Beer Garden and dance the night away.
Apache Leap Mining Festival to be held March 8-10 in Superior
The 2012 Mining Competition winner was Eddie Gomez. (Submitted photo)
Sunday starts at 10:30 a.m. with a Pet Pageant. Dress your favorite pet for the event and strut your stuff! Forms and information at the new Chamber building at 161 W. Main, as well as the website. Stick around for the talent show and more entertainment. The Youth Mining Competition will pay out cash prizes this year, so check out the details on the website and sign up before it’s full. The afternoon brings plenty of on stage entertainment, face painting, fortune telling and more panning for copper. The day ends with our own Superior Baile Folklorico dancers, who will steal your heart as they perform. The Chamber of Commerce
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A little bit-o-the-green goes a long way at the
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is proud to have Resolution Copper as the Premier Sponsor of the festival this year. Major sponsors include Lhoist, M3 Engineering, Meridian Engineering and
Carlotta Copper. Check out the entire schedule on the Chamber website at www.superiorarizonachamber.org or call 520-689-0200 or 602-625-3151.