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Miami Genesis continues to support community through Miami Fiesta

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iesta time is returning to Miami next month, when the town will celebrate its heritage with a daylong festival returning for the second time since the pandemic.

The event celebrates the influence of Mexican culture and the rich mining history of the community. This year’s Fiesta will take place on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Bullion Plaza Park.

The annual festival is one of the town’s premier events and is managed by Miami Genesis, a local community-based nonprofit composed of business owners, former council members, and community members spanning generations.

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“Between the events and projects we do, we don’t stop – we always have something planned.”

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and renovation of the town’s vintage light pole decorations.

The organization has also spearheaded neighborhood cleanups and beautification/ restoration projects and promoted the business district. It manages the Bullion Plaza Gymnasium and the Miami Kids Machine Club, created to help local kids find direction in their lives.

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As activities around the region resume in the wake of the COVID shutdown, the Gila County Historical Society and Museum is once again poised to host Old Dominion Days, a celebration of the P mining history of the Globe-Miami area that will return for its fourth iteration.

“It survived the pandemic and it’s back now stronger than ever,” says Sheldon Miller, former executive director of the museum.

Miller established the event in 2018 during his tenure as director, and has returned to help with the planning of this signature event that took an unplanned COVID hiatus in 2020 and 2021.

Now that Miller has stepped away from his leadership role at the museum, the job of director has fallen on the capable shoulders of third-generation Globe native and historian Bob Bigando, a Renaissance man who has often worked with Miller around the state in various capacities.

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Miami Genesis became a nonprofit in 2012, and for the past decade-plus the group has coordinated multiple annual events. They’ve also The cotton candy booth at Miami Fiesta brings a smile. worked to accomplish larger, long-term urban renewal projects to improve the downtown area Genesis at work P for Miami residents and visitors.

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In July, Aja DeZeeuw joined Cobre Valley Institute of Technology (CVIT) as the school’s first counselor. DeZeeuw is excited to work with the students in Globe, Hayden, Miami, Ray, San Carlos, and Superior, as well as online and home-schooled students, for whom CVIT provides specialized vocational training – commonly called career and technical education, or CTE. According to CVIT Superintendent Mike O’Neal, as the COVID pandemic began affecting students, the school realized their students needed additional support services that weren’t available to them at the college.

Sometimes, these support services weren’t available at high schools either, as three of the six high schools CVIT serves don’t have a counselor or an advisor on staff.

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It’s coming!

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No, not just another monsoon downpour, but the Fall season of community events.

The fun kicks off in September with the Car Show in Miami (Sept. 10), followed by Miami Fiesta (Sept. 17) and the Gila County Fair (Sept. 22-25) and Old Dominion Days (Sept 29 Oct. 1). So get ready to book a fun weekend with friends, neighbors, family, and guests.

There’s something in these events that will delight each and every one of them.

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This month we bring you the back story on Miami Genesis, the non-profit in Miami that not only stepped up to run Miami Fiesta for the Town of Miami beginning in 2009, but also contributes to the well-being of the Town in many ways big and small (p.1).

The Gila Historical Museum Board, which dreamed up the idea of Old Dominion Days years ago, has put together another strong roster of events to celebrate ranching, mining and community history over three days. (p.1) And if you’re interested in exploring, check out Evolve Adventure Rentals which offers e-Bikes and more (p.9). The bikes are a great way to get around whether you’re exploring the town or the nearby mountains.

Lastly, we invite you to pick up a copy of the all-new Business and Community Guide we completed in July.

The new publication is available in print and digital formats at all your favorite spots. It was a rewarding experience for us

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to be able to showcase so many of our local businesses and community features that make Globe-Miami the place we love to call home. If we missed you this year, we hope you’ll join us next year in adding your business or organization.

“We know that in September, we will wander through the warm winds of summer’s wreckage. We will welcome summer’s ghost.”

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Let It Rain

t’s been a dry summer, but this week where I live, we’re finally getting some rain. Some people have complained because they want to be outdoors, but I love the rain. After living fifteen years in Arizona, I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of rain.

Around the time it started raining, I got in touch with an old friend I haven’t seen in a long time. The main thing going on in her life right now is that she has a beloved dog, a Schnoodle. His name is Melvin, and he’s pretty old and has dementia. It’s just about Melvin’s time, and my friend Chris is making the most of his last days.

I like to focus on the positives, the bright spots.

I believe, most of all, people need and want to be reminded that the world is basically a good and beautiful place, life is a gift, and happiness comes from practicing kindness, bravery, and humility.

I think we can never hear those positive messages enough. Because it can be hard to remember. I know there’s a dark side to life, and it’s because I do see that darkness that I write a lot about sunshine and butterflies.

I also know that when you’re in the midst of grief, talk about bright, happy things doesn’t feel real.

Sometimes you just need to grieve and not to be cheered up.

Kentucky’s governor, Andy Beshear, said much the same during the horrible recent floods in that state.

He said, “A lot of the grief that we’ve suppressed these last seven days trying to get the mud out and take care of each other when it rained again or it’s so hot, that’s going to come to the surface.”

He went on, “If you need help, ask for it.”

“Remember, it’s okay not to be okay.”

Not only is it okay not to be okay, it would be inhuman to be okay after a trauma like that.

And we’ve all been through traumas.

The Perseid meteor shower is just about to reach its peak as I write this, and every evening – when the

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sky isn’t cloudy – I go out to watch for falling stars.

Some nights, the sky is clear enough that the Milky Way looks like a spray of silver dust across the blackvelvet sky.

The world really is beautiful. Even the blind and deaf woman Helen Keller could perceive the beauty in the world. She wrote, “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched.

They must be felt with the heart.”

But I think even when the beauty is see-able and touch-able, whether it’s a starry night sky or a beloved pet, or anything that brings you joy, you have to have a beating heart to feel it.

And that’s the trouble with grief – that we sometimes let it still our hearts, because the grief is a thing we don’t want to feel. And we end up not being able to feel anything at all.

When you look at what people have said about grief, it’s almost always paired with love. Queen Elizabeth said, “Grief is the price we pay for love.”

The author Washington Irving, of Rip Van Winkle fame, wrote, “There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.”

Dog stories particularly pierce my heart – I can’t even watch Lady and the Tramp. There’s a reason for that. I won’t give the details so it won’t be too sad for you, but when the family dog died when I was twelve, none of us even cried. The problem was that it had happened because my father made a poor decision, and no one wanted to make him feel bad about it. So we all just sort of pretended nothing had happened.

That incident is still a hole in my heart because it seemed as though we were all saying we didn’t care.

And the sadness remained instead of being released in a healthy, healing way.

“Grief is itself a medicine,” the poet William Cowper wrote.

Grief pairs with love because it’s love that makes us vulnerable to grief.

But that’s only one side of it: the other is that grief makes love possible by cleansing the heart of sadness. Grief teaches compassion and humility; it softens your heart and strengthens your soul. It makes us better, kinder, braver people.

“Grief is the healing emotion,” according to educator John Bradshaw.

The bereavement counselor Earl Grollman wrote, “Grief is not a disorder, a disease or a sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical and spiritual necessity.”

There’s a Jewish proverb, too: “What soap is for the body, tears are for the soul.”

Grief pairs with love because it’s love that makes us vulnerable to grief. But that’s only one side of it: the other is that grief makes love possible by cleansing the heart of sadness. Grief teaches compassion and humility; it softens your heart and strengthens your soul. It makes us better, kinder, braver people.

If it feels overwhelming, please reach out – to the new national 988 mental health number, or to an online support group (Grief Anonymous has a Facebook page) – or just to someone who can listen and give you a shoulder.

“The only cure for grief is to grieve,” Grollman wrote.

It’s as necessary and natural as the rain. And rain is a good thing.

Without it, we’d be parched and barren souls, where nothing can grow.

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BROWNFIELDS ASSESSMENT COALITION

Al Gameros City of Globe FINAL BUDGET APPROVAL A public hearing was held before approving the final budget for FY 2022-2023 on July 26th. After the closing of the public hearing, Council approved the final budget in the amount of $42,541,669.00.

The actual total operational expenditure budget is $12,635,329.00. The rest of the budget allows for capital improvement projects, matching contributions, anticipated grants, and contingency unrestricted funds. Included in the total amount is a $3 million restricted contingency fund balance and a $4,177,897.00 unrestricted contingency fund balance.

PROPERTY TAX LEVY Council approved Ordinance 883 to adopt the property tax rate adjustment for FY 20222023. The new rate will be lowered from $1.2618 to 1.2468 levied on each one hundred dollars of the assessed value of all property, both real and personal, within the corporate limits of the City of Globe.

TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS AND FUNDING A presentation was made

by City Engineer Jerry Barnes on the status of future projects.

The Upper Pinal Creek Bridge (Connies) will go out to re-bid in September of 2022. The City of Globe initially received $2.8 million from state funding for the project. Funds already spent for the design and the railroad

crossing are $723,088.81.

Additional future costs for railroad signalization are $350K, and bridge demolition is $150K. Like all projects statewide, there have been continued issues with supply and demand and a lack of contractors to bid on the project.

Other future projects include the Hill Street Corridor, with the design at 100% complete. This project will tie into the Connie’s Bridge intersection. The Cottonwood Bridge project is at 95% design completion with negotiations ongoing with ADOT. The Jesse Hayes sidewalk project is under consideration for funding under the 2022 Rural Transportation Advisory Council proposal. Our staff is also in the process of developing a conceptual block-by-block sidewalk improvement plan to develop estimates and priorities for future funding.

COMMUNITY CENTER SEWER LINE PROJECT Council approved for staff to move forward with the invitation to bid for the Globe Community Center sewer line replacement project. This cost amount for this project is estimated at $700K and it was submitted under the wastewater WIFA program that allows for a forgivable amount under the loan. This project will eliminate the septic system at the Community Center and other City of Globeowned properties. In addition, this newly updated sewer line will allow other city residents to tap into the sewer line.

Council approved for staff to move forward with a Memorandum of Understanding between Gila County, Pinal County, Town of Superior, Town of Miami, and Town of Winkleman regarding the management of Brownfield sites.

The Copper Corridor Blight Busters Brownfields Program seeks to access brownfields sites - sites that are abandoned or underutilized where reuse is complicated by perceived or actual environmental contamination, so they can repurpose and be revitalized into productive private or public properties using funding through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfield’s benefits include reducing environmental hazards, creating business opportunities, increasing tax revenue, and restoring unkempt areas (blight).

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT New playground equipment is now available to the public at City Hall and the Community Center. The delay in opening was due to the supply and availability of wood chips. We are continuing to work towards funding that will help install some shade canopies to help keep them cool during the summer months.

CITIZENS ACADEMY The next Citizens Academy’s tentative date is September 21, 2022, through October 26. 2022.

If you are interested in learning more about our city government and operations, please consider attending this seven-week course. The class is held every Wednesday for two hours.

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COVID WEEKLY REPORT Covid case updates are now only reported weekly every Wednesday by the Arizona Health Department. Here are the numbers for the week of July 20th thru July 27th. In Arizona, there were 17,249 new cases recorded and 70 deaths and a PCR% of 12.5%. In Gila County, there were 191 new cases and zero deaths recorded and a PCR% of 9.2%. You can still schedule an appointment to get your vaccine or booster at the Gila County Health Department by calling the Vaccine Hotline at 928-910-4009 and choosing option 1.

FIRST FRIDAY EVENTS AND DOWNTOWN CRUISE The “First Friday” events continue to grow each month with more participation from downtown businesses, vendors, and cruisers. Everyone is invited to participate in the downtown cruise at 6 pm. We invite all the community to come downtown and support the

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participating businesses, and enjoy live music, food trucks, and vendors. Anyone wishing to set up a vendor booth during any First Friday event may do so at no cost by contacting Linda Oddonetto.

STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS The next State of the City Address is scheduled for Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 5:30 pm at Veterans Park.

Mark your calendar to attend this event. There will also be live entertainment and food trucks.

UPCOMING EVENTS August 23 Council Meeting (6 pm September 2 First Friday September 21 Citizens Academy begins (September 12 – October 26) September 29 State of The City Address

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lobe residents might be surprised what they can find at the City’s Active Adult Center and Public Library.

Karaoke? Check. A tool lending library? Check. How about a cement mixer available to borrow? Check.

The senior center and library, in partnership with the City of Globe, offer daily programs and affordable entertainment options for residents of Globe, from toddlers through the elderly - and much more.

“One of our goals is to maintain the health and wellbeing of our residents, and that includes offering lowcost options for families and senior citizens to go and be part of the community,” says Economic & Community Development Director Linda Oddonetto.

“If you have a family and want to join a walking group or are a senior who wants a low-cost meal option with friends, the library and senior center can fill the bill.”

Globe Active Adult Center Touting a mission to “enhance the quality of life of the seniors in Globe and the surrounding community,” the GAAC offers a wide range of activities and works with local agencies to provide helpful information and services, as well as delivering meals to homebound seniors.

“We’ve got a little bit of everything for our seniors,” says GAAC Director Tamara Guerin.

The main mission of the GAAC is to provide a safe gathering place for residents over the age of 60, where they can enjoy a meal with friends or numerous fun daily activities throughout the week.

Then there’s the tool lending library. Begun in 2008, it’s just one of the many services offered to the community through the GAAC. The tool lending library is open to Globe residents of all ages who might not be able to afford to purchase tools or who only need one for a few hours.

“People are surprised at some of the stuff we have,” Guerin says. “We also have medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, and shower chairs that we can loan out too.”

The center offers health and well-being programs, legal and tax services, blood pressure checks, and other services through a partnership with the Pinal-Gila Council of Senior Citizens.

The weekly schedule includes stretching and flexibility classes, craft classes, and video exercises. And of course, there’s bingo, taking place Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9 to 11. An Alzheimer’s support group meets on the second Tuesday of each month, and birthday parties happen the third Thursday of each month. There’s also a Monday-morning walking club for seniors who want to get out and exercise with friends.

For those who can’t drive, the center offers transportation to and from the facility and Meals on Wheels deliveries. The daily lunch service begins at 11:45 a.m.

Monday through Friday, and on Wednesdays, the GAAC offers a $3 biscuits and gravy breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m., with proceeds going to support the center and its activities.

The heart of the organization is its volunteers, and Guerin says she’s always looking for new recruits, particularly for the Meals on Wheels program.

The center relies on a handful of volunteers, including Dottie Sanchez, who runs the front desk, Meals on Wheels driver Carol Gamelo, bingo caller Johnny Navarro, and bingo runner Glenda Estevane.

When Navarro isn’t around, a longtime senior center aficionado, 98-year-old Dutch Greenwalt, fills in.

Greenwalt, who always has a joke at the ready, has

been visiting the GAAC almost daily since 1985 and is a familiar face among regulars. He says COVID has slowed things down, but he hopes things will get lively again once people realize the center is open for business.

“This is a people-friendly place, and there’s something for everybody,” Greenwalt says. “We have really good meals, and if they don’t have the exercise or activity you want today, come in tomorrow and they’re bound to be happening.”

The Meals on Wheels program serves 55 seniors in the Globe area and is always in need of volunteer drivers.

“We used to have several volunteer drivers before the COVID hit,” Guerin says. “We have three routes going to get our meals out, so we’re always looking for new volunteers.”

Guerin herself is a familiar face among the senior population of Globe, having led the facility since 2016. She originally worked there from 2006 to 2008, and returned to work in the kitchen in 2013. She’s happy to serve the population she’s grown to love.

“I know when I retire, I’ll be down here volunteering a lot,” she says. “I want to do my part to help the center keep running.”

The GAAC is funded through grants from several sources, including the City of Globe, grants and Title V funds from Pinal-Gila Council of Senior Citizens, the Area Agency on Aging, USDA funds, Gila County, and funds raised from special events.

More information and a monthly calendar of activities can be found at the City of Globe’s website at www. globeaz.gov/globe-active-adult-center, or you can call the Center at 425-9030.

The Globe Public Library offers programs to appeal to people of all ages From an established walking group that survived the pandemic, to alcohol-free karaoke sessions, the library can help entertain children and adults alike.

“We’re trying to offer things that people want to do,” says Library Director Rayel Starling. “We’re going beyond providing books and tuning into the overall health of the community.”

One of the more successful programs the library has instituted is a Walk/Run Club that has been going since 2018 and even survived the pandemic.

Based on the popular Couch to 5K exercise program, the Walk/Run Club meets three days a week to prepare participants for 5K (3.2-mile) events.

“We’d been doing that up until COVID hit, and we had to basically stop everything because nobody could meet in person,” Starling says. “So we made it virtual for a year and

a half.” In March, the group returned to in-person meetings.

To help people stay motivated in their exercise regimen, the library has partnered with the Gila County Health Department for an upcoming series of nutrition classes and to help boost the walking program.

In addition to monthly challenges that prescribe mileage goals for 30-day periods, the County program will help the library with its latest walking challenge: a literary journey from Bag End to Mordor. Participants will walk across the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien in his Lord of the Rings series.

“We’re not asking them to read the Lord of the Rings trilogy - that would be a daunting task for some people,” Starling says. “The idea is to keep moving as we march to Mordor.”

Walkers are invited to participate either in-person virtually, and the library plans to put a map up on the wall to track progress over the next year. Details are still being worked out.

The group will be meeting Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for in-person walking.

Another new program that’s become popular is familyfriendly karaoke nights on Thursdays at 7 p.m.

“It’s non-alcoholic, because we’re in the library and it’s for people aged 16 and up,” Starling says. “The people who come don’t seem to care that there’s no alcohol - they just want to sing.”

The library also offers plenty of more traditional activities for kids, including a Lego Club, game groups, a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) club, and cooking classes for children and adults. For younger children, there’s also a Duplos group - Duplos are larger Lego-type blocks, big enough not to be swallowed - and a “free play” day for parents with children under 5.

Another new twist is an adult strategy game held once a month, bringing gamers together for cooperative gaming.

For civic-minded residents, Councilman Mariano Gonzalez holds office hours at the library on Monday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m.

Starling says library staff have been working hard to come up with attractive programs to get people out again in the wake of the COVID pandemic, which slowed everything down throughout the community.

“After the COVID shutdown, people stopped coming to things … so we’re trying to get things going again,” Starling says. “You can come to the library now, and we have all these great things that you can do.”

The Globe Public Library is located at 339 S. Broad St. and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For information about library programs, go to www. globeaz.gov/globe-public-library, or call 425-6111.

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Phil Stewart elected to the Globe-Miami Chamber Board

Muralist completes 130ft vision on Sycamore Street

Stewart owns and operates Stewarts Antique Nook in Miami, along with his wife Kate. The couple recently moved to Miami and have been very active in the Miami Merchants Association and developing Second Saturday event in downtown Miami.

Native American artist and muralist, Averian Chee, was in Globe in July as part of I ART Globe’s efforts to bring more art to the area. Chee completed the largest mural to date; a 130-foot-long mural at the corner of East and Sycamore streets which is part of the developing Stairizona Trail. Next up will be a mosaic installation by artist Kate Stewart at the stairs on Yuma street.

Town of Miami hires Alexis Rivera as Town Manager Rivera, who grew up in Puerto Rico, has been a resident of Globe-Miami for the last 20 years. He worked in finance for the San Carlos Apache Tribe and Town of Hayden previously and has been active in many local organizations including the Miami Lions Club and Cobre Valley Youth Club.

High Desert Humane Society takes over the old animal shelter Cynthia Carr, (3rd from right) Board President of the High Desert Humane Society with one of many groups of volunteers she has enlisted to help renovate the old animal shelter in Globe into a new dog shelter for HDHS. Thanks to an extensive network of contacts and passion for the work, many people have signed on to help. We caught up with this group on a weekend in July.

L-to-R; Sandy Hobbs (PimaPawsforLife/Tucson), Cynthia Smith (Community member/San Carlos), Patrick Apap (Public Allies), Holly Martz-Homer (Phoenix volunteer), Christa Sorenson (BellaProjectFurPaws/Phoenix), Lorenda Bader (FourPaws& Friends in the Valley/Phoenix), Cynthia Carr, Linda Duke (Community member/Phoenix) and Don Scott (Community member/Fountain Hills and Humane Policy Leader for the state).

75th Birthday Celebration at the White Porch Warehouse Rosemary Williams (center) was thrown a surprise birthday party for her 75th birthday by her kids; Kim (& Jason) Marr, Ame (& Jason) Wood and Tom (& Jacquelyn) Wood.

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Yerkovich is the Development Services Manager/Code Enforcement Specialist for the City of Globe.

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Globe Piranhas Swim Team The Globe Piranhas Swim Team had another season full of challenges, but rose above the difficulties to make the most of their summer season. The number of participants had to be limited again due to the lack of practice facilities. The Piranhas are so grateful for the willingness of the Cobre Valley Recreation Center to rent their pool to the team.

However, due to the small size of the pool, only a limited number of swimmers can participate. Even with two different forty-five minute practice sessions, there was only room for thirty swimmers on the team.

Trey swimming the butterfly

Aiden swimming the butterfly Max swimming the butterfly

Tim swimming the breaststroke

The Central Arizona Swim League had hopes of hosting their championship swim meet at the new Globe pool. This would have brought almost three hundred swimmers and their families into our community for the meet. With Globe’s pool delayed due to supply issues, a swim team in Tucson offered to host the championship meet. Five days before the Championship Meet, the Tucson Aquabears’ pool had serious issues and had to be drained. The Championship Meet was cancelled.

Timothy swimming the breaststroke

Weston swimming the freestyle

Tabby swimming the breaststroke

Ayden swimming the butterfly

Jada swimming the breaststroke

Globe Piranhas leadership team member, Kara Satter, said, “We are super excited about the future of the Piranhas Swim Team at the Globe Community Pool. We will have the room to accommodate all swimmers who want to be a part of the team. Hosting meets will bring families into our community.” Globe Piranhas Coach Barry Schwenk said, “These past couple of seasons have brought so many challenges for our swimmers, but they have overcome. I can’t wait for next season at the Globe Community Pool and the possibility of a Globe High School Varsity Swim Team in the future.” u

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The Fun Way to Explore Globe and Beyond E-volve Adventure Rentals

Regina Ortega-Leonardi, owner with team members David Flores and Michelle Yerkovich.

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hether you’re squeezing the last moments of fun out of summer or planning fall adventures, E-volve Adventure Rentals is your go-to source for a unique and exciting way to explore and enjoy Globe and the surrounding areas. At E-volve, you can rent a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) or kayak to paddle Roosevelt Lake, or rent an e-bike to tour downtown Globe/Miami or cruise the Pinal Mountains or the Besh Ba Gowah archaeological park. E-bikes are a unique, fun, healthy, environmentally friendly, and easy way to experience the best of the Copper Corridor.

Owner Regina Ortega-Leonardi, a native of Globe, operates the mobile-based e-bike rental company to provide a fun way to enhance fitness, well-being, exploration, and recreation in a locale she loves.

An E-Bike Primer If you’ve never ridden an e-bike, you might wonder how they work – and why they’re currently the world’s best-selling electric vehicle, outselling electric cars two to one.

Electric bikes use a battery-powered motor to assist the movement of the pedals, making riding the bicycle less taxing – and a lot more fun. E-volve offers three different types of popular RadRover e-bikes, which are available for hourly and daily rentals on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and for multi-day rentals Monday through Thursday.

E-volve’s bikes can be used in throttleonly mode, meaning the bike is completely powered by the motor, or with five levels of pedal assist. At the lower levels, it’s like a steady hand guiding your ride, while you provide some of the power. Use higher levels or throttle-only to climb steep hills effortlessly or for an exhilarating ride that propels you to a top speed of 20 miles per hour.

The bikes have fat tires, making them perfect for city streets as well as trails. They rent for $25 for an hour, with discounted rates for additional hours, up to eight hours for $90. E-volve also offers two Radmini models, which fold for easy transporting.

E-Bike Adventures Start your e-bike tour of the area by easily exploring the hilly streets of downtown Globe, where you can feast on mouth-watering Mexican food, marvel at the beautiful old Gila County Courthouse turned arts center, shop at unique specialty

Other E-Volve Offerings 55+ Mobility Day

For those adventurous older adults looking for an alternative to walking, Free Senior Mobility days are available for groups of 5 or less. Discounts are available to encourage movement, activity and healthy hips.

boutiques, or enjoy a decadent dessert to fuel the next leg of your adventure. Best of all, E-volve e-bikes make our surrounding mountains accessible for everyone, no matter your fitness level.

Another perfect place to explore by e-bike is the 200-room prehistoric pueblo Besh-Ba-Gowah. Located a mile southwest of Globe, the partially restored ruins offer a look into the lifestyle of the Salado people, who occupied the region more than two centuries before Columbus “discovered” America.

Another fun e-bike adventure is simply exploring the neighborhoods above Globe as you let your e-bike do the work of climbing the hills while you sight-see your way around, visiting the different neighborhoods. Or you might decide to stop for coffee and a bit of shopping in the historic district.

SUP and Kayak Adventures Through September, E-volve also rents kayaks and SUPs to enjoy on Roosevelt Lake. There’s no better way to cruise this 24-mile reservoir on the Salt River, offering open waters for paddling, miles of shoreline, and beautiful beaches, as well as lots of small coves and canyons for viewing wildlife. Starting just below Roosevelt Dam, paddlers can enjoy calm and peaceful waters that travel through a scenic canyon to Apache Lake.

SUP rentals cost $20 for a half day or $30 for a full day. Kayak rentals start at $20 for a half day or $30 for a full day for a small oneperson inflatable or hard shell kayak; prices go for larger kayaks. E-volve offers high-end inflatable kayaks for one person, two people, or two people plus a small child. u

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Do you have a gently used bicycle around your house collecting dust? Let E-Volve Adventure recycle your bicycle and give it to someone who might not otherwise be able to afford one.

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E-volve can help you build your adventure. Concierge services are available to customize a night out on the town or an adventure in the Pinals.

Adventure has never been so achievable. Experience GlobeMiami with E-volve Adventure Rentals. To make reservations, call (928) 200-1489 or visit www.e-volveadventure.com.

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n July the members of Power Elite Dance Academy’s Competitive Company traveled to Henderson, Nevada, to attend the 41st annual Power of Dance tour with Tremaine Dance Conventions. This leading national dance education circuit boasts a professional faculty led by Joe Tremaine and his staff, bringing best-in-the-industry classes to dancers around the United States.

The Company Dancers from Power Elite, led by owner Tina McCarey, prepare rigorously for this event in hopes to place in competition and bring back accolades to their hometown, and this year did not disappoint.

PEDA Competitive Company dancers ages 6 to 18 trained in master classes six hours a day for three straight days.

Dancers and teachers also had the opportunity to attend lectures and panels with the guest artists and faculty, making

it a tremendous learning experience for all.

Tremaine is known for its high-quality training in all subject areas but stands above all as a leader in keeping the fundamentals of classic jazz dance alive. Students participated in hour-long classes alongside some of the best dancers in the nation, creating new friendships, pushing the limits of the mental and physical aspects of dance, gaining self-confidence, and renewing their love for the athleticism and expression of their art.

The chance to represent our community on the main stage during the two nights of competition is a highlight of the event. This year, the PEDA Company secured a large array of top-placing awards, from the youngest group of dancers to the top-tier team, as well as placing within the top three for all production numbers. Many of the students also

bravely took to the stage to compete in solo dances and were showered with praise.

While bringing home a slew of trophies is quite the accomplishment, it’s the memories made between staff and team members that will last a lifetime.

This year, PEDA Senior Anisa Spurgeon took part in the coveted Tremaine Dance Company. She attended several stops across the nation on the Power Dance Tour and represented her studio with grace and gratitude. It was a proud moment for all to watch as she took to the stage in the closing ceremonies, performing in the Tremaine Faculty Show. It was a moment of pride and accomplishment that the PEDA staff and dancers will remember as a source of inspiration to work hard and set big goals for their dance careers. u

Gila County Master Gardeners Offer Seed-Saving Class The local seed library, begun in 2021, is hosting a free seed-saving class August 27 from 1pm-2pm. Hoping to restock the inventory of locally grown seeds for the library, cofounder Mindy Lively, a master gardener and owner of Flat Four Farms, will be hosting the one-hour class from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts.

“We just want people to be home gardeners and grow things…and eat healthy food,” Lively said when the library was first established. At one point the library had more than 300 packets of seeds from local gardeners who contributed vegetable and flower seeds for others to use. With seed stock running low, Lively is hoping to encourage more local gardeners to get into the act of saving seeds, not only for their own use the following year, but to share with others by contributing to the seed library.

Seed saving is an ancient tradition and one that was practiced with great regularity until modernization changed that. With concerns regarding our food supply and a growing interest in producing “your own,” seed saving (and sharing) seems to be on the rise.

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Tumbleweeds

Wednesday, September 28 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Reception and opening of Amanda Moors Photo Exhibit

Thursday, September 29 – Salute to Mining 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Museum Opens Depart for Pinto Valley Mine Tour History of the Globe Mining District - Bob Bigando Capstone Pinto Valley Operations Update - Tim Ralston Depart for Pinto Valley Mine Tour BHP - Management of Local Heritage Mining Properties - Ali Dionne Resolution Copper Operations Update - Bryan Seppala

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Friday, September 30 – Celebrate History 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am – 11:00 am 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 2:00 pm 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Museum Opens Depart for Pinto Valley Mine Tour Sheriffs of Gila County - Linda Lopez OD Historical Park Story - Book Signing, "Welcome to Nugget" - Thea Wilshire Depart for Pinto Valley Mine Tour Book Signing, "Reflections" - Libby Rooney Hamburger Fry

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MUSEUM, Continued from page 1 Bigando’s historical chops go back to his time as Gila County’s Community Development Director, a position he started in the early 1980s. It was then that he wrote one of the quintessential histories of Globe, titled “Globe, Arizona: The Life and Times of a Western Mining Town,” published in 1990.

“We started really focusing on economic development with City of Globe in about 1982, because there was a major layoff in the copper industry,” Bigando remembers.

“I was in the county position, but I was also the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee. We began to look at all sorts of alternatives, and through my office, we focused on having downtown Globe designated as a historical district.”

Throughout Bigando’s 18-year tenure at the county, Miller led the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce. The two struck up a professional relationship focused on economic development that remains to this day, although Miller is officially retired and Bigando devotes his time as a volunteer.

In the mid-1990s, Miller left Globe to take on the role of director of the Safford Chamber of Commerce, and in about 2000, Bigando moved to Safford to be the Community Development Director there.

Bigando moved on to FreeportMcMoRan in 2006, where he worked for 14 years, until his retirement in 2020.

During that time, Miller returned to Globe, where he eventually took on the job of museum director.

Upon his retirement, Bigando returned to his hometown and promptly began volunteering with his longtime friend and colleague.

“I promised Sheldon that when we moved back to Globe, I would get involved with the historical society and the museum,” Bigando says. “I moved back here, got put on the board, and was working as a researcher, but then Sheldon decided that it was time for him to retire.”

For the museum, filling the void left by Miller’s departure would be no easy task.

Bigando was a natural choice.

Bob Bigando, history, and economic development During the 1980s, Bigando worked with local leadership to lay the ground for an economic development plan that has influenced what is happening in the city to this day.

The Gila County Development Office realized something had to be done in the aftermath of layoffs from the mining industry. They set sights on building a tourism economy based on Globe’s historical significance.

Large-scale projects included applying to the National Register to create the Globe Historic District, purchasing the old Gila County Courthouse – which now houses the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts, and developing Besh Ba Gowah’s visitor center and park.

“We put a group together called the Cobre Valley Fine Arts Guild through the Economic Development Committee at the Chamber of Commerce,” Bigando says.

Mining presentation by Capstone Copper last year.

“We were also working with one of the city council members [Louis Aguirre], who was very involved in Besh Ba Gowah back in 1982.”

Although Bigando’s book arose primarily from his work, his life as a multigenerational resident of Globe played a large part, as well.

Bigando’s grandfather Anton was born in Globe in 1897. His grandmother Lena was born in a coal-mining town in Colorado but moved to Globe with her family as a little girl. They met when Anton worked at Lena’s stepfather’s grocery store.

“They had all sorts of stories about early days in Globe, and I was fascinated,” Bigando says. “We had all of those things going on related to Globe as a historic place at the same time, so that also worked as a stimulus for writing the book.”

Having such a deep background in local history, it seemed only natural for Bigando to bring his talents back, to the benefit of the community.

“We knew he was coming back to Globe and told him the minute he’s back, we need him and his expertise at the museum,” Miller says. “He’s very talented when it comes to the history of Globe-Miami.”

The future of the museum Looking at the bigger picture, the museum is taking on an expansion, begun under the leadership of Miller, that was briefly sidetracked by the pandemic. The plan is to build an annex on the hill behind the museum that will be used to house the research department, with additional space for meetings and storage.

That will open up space in the main building for more exhibits.

Bigando says the organization has been saving money for the planning stage, but as yet does not know how much the project will ultimately cost. Once planning is complete and final cost estimates come in, fundraising for the expansion will ramp up.

“We’ve applied for grants through Freeport to do that and complete construction drawings, and then we’ll be looking for any source of funding we can find to move ahead with the building,” he says. Bigando says the museum has been setting aside money for the new building for several years and has sufficient funds for the

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planning phase, but will need much more to pay for the construction.

The Gila County Historical Museum, a 501(c)3 nonprofit and one of Globe’s five bed-tax organizations, works closely with the City of Globe and is part of the City’s future economic development plan.

Bigando, who has a long history of successes in the economic development realm, says the current leadership of the community may be the best he has seen in Globe in his lifetime.

“What’s going on in the City of Globe right now is just remarkable,” he says. “It’s very gratifying to see all of the things now taking place that we started back in the ’80s.”

Globe City Council has prioritized economic development since establishing Globe’s Economic and Community Development department in 2018, and is now working hand-in-hand with the bed-tax organizations to advance tourism. The City is also collaborating with the Arizona Office of Tourism’s Rural Marketing Co-op to market Globe and the region to the rest of the state.

Economic Development Director Linda Oddonetto appreciates Bigando’s “unique perspective” and all he has done to lay the groundwork for the City’s evolution.

“He was part of a movement to establish the bed tax for organizations who, at that time, were the tourism and destination marketing drivers for the City of Globe,” she says. “In one of our quarterly meetings with the bed-tax organizations he said, ‘I wish the City would have done this 30 years ago, but now we have the right people in the right places.’”

Bigando is glad to be back in his hometown and enjoys the day-to-day operations that keep him engaged with the community.

“A lot of what happens here [at the museum] is interaction with members of the public interested in the history of the area,” Bigando says. “I enjoy being here, and when I get time to work on research requests, I enjoy that. I’ve learned a lot in a short period.”

As to Miller, retirement is at the forefront of his mind, but he says he did enjoy his time at the museum.

“As to my biggest accomplishments there, I don’t think there was anything that was earth shaking,” he says. “There were just so many great things and such wonderful people to work with. It was just a joy.” u

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Old Dominion Days Old Dominion Days is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 28 through Saturday, Oct. 1.

The event begins with a reception and the opening of a photo exhibit by Amanda Moors at the museum from 6 to 8 p.m. Each day after that has a specific theme: Thursday will bring a salute to mining, Friday will focus on celebrating history, and Saturday will feature a salute to ranching.

The museum will open at 9 a.m. each day, and participants can look forward to historical talks, book signings, and a hamburger fry, with the popular chuck wagon supper on the final evening.

A new feature this year will be tours of Pinto Valley Mine on Thursday and Friday, with a bus provided by FreeportMcMoRan departing from the museum at 10 a.m. on those days.

For his part, aside from overseeing event planning, Bob Bigando will display his historical chops with a presentation about the history of the Globe Mining District at 10 a.m. on Thursday.

On the last night of Old Dominion Days, he will show off his other chops: playing guitar for his band, Tumbleweeds.

Bigando says he started out playing music at the Catholic Church in Miami, and later founded Tumbleweeds. The trio regularly played the old Copper Hills Lounge before it burned down, and then appeared at the Rocking Horse Saloon in Safford.

As the only surviving member of the original Tumbleweeds trio, Bigando has joined musical forces with standup bass player Ron Green and fiddle player Joe Sharp. The trio (sometimes a quintet with an added drummer and steel guitar player), can be heard at public events throughout the Copper Corridor and will play during the chuck wagon dinner to close out the festival.

For full details on Old Dominion Days, contact the Gila County Historical Museum at (928) 425-7385, or go to the website at gilahistoricalmuseum.org.

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ROBERT EUGENE WRIGHT, August 6, 1946 – July 31, 2022, age 75, of Superior, passed away at his home. Robert made truck caps and was a cabinetmaker, jewelry maker and professional photographer. He also owned and operated pet stores. (BM)

LANNY GENE RICE, June 1, 1947 – July 20, 2022, age 75, passed away. Lanny worked in mining until the early 80s and then took over his father’s business, Gene Rice Company.

More recently, he worked at Circle K and Ace Hardware. (LM)

FERNANDO JAMES RANDALL, July 7, 1972 – July 9, 2022, age 50, of San Carlos, passed away in Globe. Fernando worked at San Carlos Healthcare Service as lead head information manager and later at San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corp. (LM)

NICK GARDEA, December 6, 1920 – July 5, 2022, age 101, of Globe, passed away. Nick was a grocery store manager most of his life. He worked for Pete’s Country Store, A.J. Bayless, State Supply, San Carlos Trading Post and Ortega’s Shoes. (LM)

JAYME LYNN RAU, October 28, 1954 – July 30, 2022, age 67, of Globe, passed away at CVRMC. Jayme was a stay-at-home mom and an election worker for many years. (LM)

ROY RAYMOND WILLIAMS, April 22, 1941 – July 19, 2022, age 81, of Globe, passed away at his home. He was originally from Littlefield, TX. (LM)

TOMMY LEE FERREIRA, March 9, 1994 – July 9, 2022, age 28, passed away in Globe.

Tommy worked as a field mechanic/welder for Capstone at Pinto Valley Mine. (BM)

NATHANIEL CURTIS, October 10, 1959 – July 30, 2022, age 62, passed away. Nathaniel worked in law enforcement with the San Carlos Apache Tribe and Tonto Apache Police Department. He also worked security at PDEE and, most recently, at Tribal Farms. He was also known as DJ Staggo on KYAY Radio. (LM)

MARY TERESE ZAPATA, October 3, 1943 – July 19, 2022, age 78, of Superior, passed away at her home. Terry worked at Phelps Dodge for 30+ years, as well as at Freeport McMoRan and Sturgeon Electric. (BM)

LIONEL GALSON, June 8, 1954 – July 8, 2022, age 68, of San Carlos, passed away at his home. (LM)

TINY BROOKS, January 26, 1951 – July 5, 2022, age 71, of San Carlos, passed away at Chandler Regional Medical Center. Tiny worked at the Miami mines and later as a security guard with Tribal Affairs. (LM)

MARGARITA ALVAREZ, October 30, 1932 – July 29, 2022, age 89, passed away. (BM) MIKE URQUIJO, February 27, 1938 – July 27, 2022, age 84, passed away in Superior. Mike served in the Navy from 1955 to 1979, then became a boilermaker in the mining industry, and later worked for Immigration and Customs in Florence. (BM) NANCY WHITNEY CASOOSE, March 20, 1951 – July 27, 2022, age 71, of Peridot, passed away.

Nancy worked for many years at Rice Elementary as a food service worker and manager. She later worked at the Apache Gold convenience store and Express Stop in Globe. (LM) LEROY RANDALL, June 22, 1954 – July 25, 2022, age 68, of San Carlos, passed away in Phoenix. Leroy worked as a cook on the fence crew with Tribal Ranching. (LM) JOHN R. BIGBEY, July 30, 1941 – July 23, 2022, age 80, passed away. John worked for Phelps Dodge in Tyrone, NM, and retired from ASARCO in Arizona. (BM) MARY R. CASTRO, January 24, 1926 – July 22, 2022, age 96, passed away. Mary started Los Hermanos Restaurant in 1976. She was originally from Jerome. (BM)

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VERNON KEN “BALLY” JOHNSON, February 23, 1976 – July 18, 2022, age 46, passed away.

(LM) KENNETH GLASS, March 13, 1984 – July 18, 2022, age 38, passed away in Miami. Kenny was originally from Henrietta, TX. (BM) RAMONA VILLEGAS, October 31, 1934 – July 15, 2022, age 87, passed away. (BM) YNEZ “NECHIE” LOPEZ, December 30, 1931 – July 13, 2022, age 90, passed away.

Nechie was Hayden’s fire chief and worked to establish the firefighters’ retirement plan there. (BM) MARY ELLEN MESSINGER, September 16, 1946 – July 13, 2022, age 75, passed away at CVRMC. Mary Ellen was born on a ranch near Superior. (BM)

RONALD GOSEYUN, JR., December 29, 1978 – July 8, 2022, age 43, of Peridot, passed away at San Carlos Apache Healthcare in Peridot.

(LM) ALBERT R. “BETO” DOMINGUEZ, June 17, 1938 – July 7, 2022, age 84, of Ray, passed away. Albert worked in mining for 42 years, starting at Kennecott and retiring from ASARCO Ray. (BM) GEORGE RENTERIA, October 4, 1953 – July 7, 2022, age 68, passed away. (BM) MARVIN VICTOR, JR., October 13, 1979 – July 7, 2022, age 42, of Peridot, passed away at his home. Marvin worked as a forester for BIA Forestry. (LM) ANTHONY LEE ALEXANDER, May 19, 1990 – July 7, 2022, age 32, passed away. Anthony worked in construction. (BM)

BARBARA LYNN MOORE, October 8, 1958 – July 5, 2022, age 63, of Kearny, passed away.

Barbara was originally from Portland, OR. (BM) CLARISSA DANA LOGAN, January 20, 1994 – July 5, 2022, age 28, passed away in Los Angeles. Clarissa had an associate’s degree in business, a dental assistant’s license and a culinary cooking certificate. (LM) ANGIE C. CARDENAS, October 1, 1952 – July 4, 2022, age 69, of Superior, passed away in Mesa.

Angie was a housekeeper at Gold Canyon Golf Resort and later a custodian for the Superior Unified School District. (BM) JOSEPH “BANUKI” BRUNO SOQUI, August 9, 1982 – July 4, 2022, age 39, passed away in Aravaipa. He was originally from Globe. (BM) MARY JULIA RIVERA, June 6, 1940 – July 3, 2022, age 82, of Globe, passed away at her home. (LM)

LEANNA RUTH MARTIN, September 16, 1983 – July 6, 2022, age 38, passed away at Chandler Regional Medical Center. (LM)

DELLA H. SOLIZ, January 13, 1931 – July 2, 2022, age 91, of Hayden and Kearny, passed away. Della was originally from New Mexico.

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FRANK JOSEPH NANCARROW, September 9, 1940 – July 10, 2022, age 81, passed away at Valley Lund Home in Gilbert. (LM)

MARK JAMES BELVADO, May 21, 1987 – July 6, 2022, age 35, of San Carlos, passed away at Banner University Medical Center. Mark worked as a laborer and pipe fitter for the San Carlos Utility Authority and 50 Mining Company. (LM)

AMELIA JIMENEZ SONGER, June 29, 1954 – July 2, 2022, age 68, of Globe-Miami, passed away at her home. She was a DES daycare provider for many years and also worked at the Blue Ribbon Cafe. (LM)

WANDA JOY ROBINOWITZ, December 6, 1953 – July 10, 2022, age 68, passed away at CVRMC. (LM)

IRIS RENEE LOZANO, July 19, 1947 – July 5, 2022, age 74, of Phoenix, passed away at the San Carlos Apache Healthcare Hospital. (LM)

LORENZO CHARLES TALKALAI, May 26, 1989 – July 2, 2022, age 33, of San Carlos, passed away. (LM)

LAWRENCE PAUL CONTRERAS, June 21, 1963 – July 12, 2022, age 59, passed away. Paul owned and operated Corona Signs in Globe for 35 years. (BM)

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The Miami Genesis Board: Terri Griego (Gila County Supreme Court), Rosemary Castenada (former Mayor of Miami), Susan Hansen (Business Owner), Stephanie Borunda (Miami Police Dept.) Christine Duarte (Director of Miami Sr. Center and Transit) and Lisa Remos (Business Owner).

MIAMI GENESIS, Continued from page 1

“I have a little business in Miami and never really paid attention to these things before,” she says. “But somebody’s got to step up to the plate, even if it’s just something little, like music in the park or Christmas or July 4.”

Remos also hopes to build more community participation to increase the organization’s effectiveness and bring more ideas on what can be done to improve the feel of downtown.

“I’ve been here my whole life,” she says. “Miami never leaves you; once you’ve been here, you always belong.”

In 2016 Genesis finalized its Highway 60 Beautification project, utilizing grants received from the Freeport McMoRan Corporation. The project consisted of fixing up the facades of 11 commercial buildings, installing custom benches along the road and at Bullion Plaza Museum, and adding welcome banners on light poles throughout the business district.

Two years later, in 2018, the group completed the Bullion Plaza Lighting Project, providing lampposts and 30-foot field lights at Bullion Plaza Park, opening the area to evening events. As a result of the project, electricity was also made available for public gatherings.

Miami Genesis also partners with Globe-Miami Habitat for Humanity in providing for residential facade beautification.

Miami Fiesta and Bullion Plaza Bullion Plaza Director Tom Foster says that while many of the local nonprofits compete for the same dollars from grants, donors, and other available income streams, in the end they all work to serve the greater community.

“We all work together for the same end,” he says.

“We work separately but, all in all, we get it done.”

MIAMI GENESIS, Continued on page 19

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Miami Fiesta will take place on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Bullion Plaza Park.

There will be free live entertainment, including music, mariachis, and Ballet Folklorico. Beer, food, and gift booths will be on site for purchase. The Miami Fiesta Chihuahua Race will again be the highlight event, with an entry fee of $5 in advance or $8 the day of the races.

Children will have a free all-day pass to the Kiddy Land rides, and in the evening, the Neto Vasquez Band will perform from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., with a DJ taking the reins for the remainder of the evening.

The Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum will be open throughout the day so visitors can delve into the history of the Copper Corridor.

Vendors interested in participating can call Susan Hanson at (602) 510-1809 or pick up applications at Miami Town Hall, 500 W. Sullivan St., Miami.

One of the biggest projects that never really made it off the ground was a plan to build Bloody Tanks River Walk, which would have created a linear park along the wash that parallels Sullivan Street.

The project would have created sidewalks on each side of the creek with access to businesses on Sullivan Street and Highway 60, allowing visitors and residents to circulate through the downtown area. It would also have cleared out the creek bottom to create a groomed, clean nature walk.

“We pulled off everything but the River Walk, which is too bad because it would have been a true asset to the town,” Hanson says. “That one probably will never happen, especially nowadays. It was going to be $1.5 million when it was developed, but I can’t imagine that happening now in the current financial climate.”

More work on the horizon There are always projects waiting in the wings. Currently, Genesis is working on the installation of plaques on historic buildings in downtown Miami and in empty spaces where historic buildings once stood. The group is also creating a walking map for visitors that will give a short history of each building, the bridges, and other historical features of the town.

The plaque project was the brainchild of Lisa Remos, a lifelong, third-generation Miami resident who owns My Mom’s House DZynes, on Gibson Street. Remos joined the board of Miami Genesis three years ago after finding the organization was not “an exclusive club.”

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Rosemary Castenada at last year’s Miami Fiesta. The fiesta involves an “all hands on deck effort” as the Board gets ready to host this year’s Fiesta.

MIAMI GENESIS, Continued from page 18 Throughout the event, the public is encouraged to tour the museum, which will feature updated exhibits, including new mineral displays and video presentations on local history, made possible through grants from the Arizona Commission on the Arts.

The symbiotic relationship between the two nonprofits makes Miami Fiesta possible, with Bullion Plaza providing water, electricity, and other various necessities while Miami Genesis gives a donation to the museum and continues its work managing a portion of the facilities.

“Bullion Plaza has always been a part of that, and we’ve helped [Miami Genesis] as much as we can,” Foster says. “It’s pretty much whatever they need that we can accommodate, we do.”

He added that anyone who wants to donate anything— except for livestock or hungry lions, Foster quipped—is more than welcome, as local nonprofits are struggling in the wake of COVID. “In these times, any donations to either of these groups is greatly appreciated and really, really helpful,” he said. “It’s been a challenge.”

Hanson says that while much of the event has already been planned, she’s always looking for new vendors. There will even be parking available for vendors who would like to come in the night before Fiesta or want to stay after the end of the festival.

“We are always looking for vendors and we would love some creativity,” she says. “If any of the vendors want to spend the night, they’re welcome. They can bring their RV, fifth wheel, or whatever and spend the night back there. It’s safe.”

Miami Genesis board members are Rosemary Castaneda, Terri Griego, Susan Hanson, Cyndi Castaneda, Lisa Remos, Christine Duarte, Stephanie Borunda, and Tricia Preston.

Miami Genesis fiscal partners include the Town of Miami, Bullion Plaza Museum, Gila County, United Fund, Freeport McMoRan Mining Corp., BHP Mining Corp., Capstone Mining Corp., and Resolution Mining Corp. u

Suddenly, as the pandemic’s impact grew, students weren’t finishing programs and were struggling in the classroom. “We thought we needed to do something to provide the support services our students need to be successful,” says O’Neal.

“We needed an academic and career advisor, but we also needed someone who could connect with kids and help with our students’ social and emotional needs. We were blessed Aja applied for the position.”

With the addition of DeZeeuw, CVIT hopes to also provide support resources for students at high schools that don’t employ a counselor. CVIT also plans to provide overflow mental health support to students throughout the six-school district. “It’s not only a school need, but a community need,” says O’Neal.

Guiding students is DeZeeuw’s passion. She was in the middle of a successful career in retail marketing and management when her younger brother was killed in a car accident, and Aja decided to change careers. Her family set up a scholarship fund for Superior High students in his honor, and DeZeeuw was reading the essays written by student applicants.

It was there she found her calling.

“I wanted to help these kids meet their goals and guide them differently than I was guided in high school,” she says. She decided to go back to school and eventually earned two master’s degrees – one in psychology and one in school counseling.

It was her dream to come back and work in the rural areas near Superior where she grew up, so after interning with the Mesa Public School District, she became the school counselor for Globe High School.

Five years later, she joined CVIT. “I’m really excited the CVIT board and staff recognized the need for a school counselor, particularly one like myself with a mental health background,” DeZeeuw says. She feels this kind of support has never been more important, as students are currently experiencing higher than normal levels of anxiety and stress.

According to Aja, school counselors generally focus on three areas – academics, career guidance, and social/emotional well-being – because they’re all related. For example, if a student is struggling with family issues it’s harder for them to focus at school.

As CVIT’s counselor, Aja’s biggest goal is to provide students with the opportunity to explore different types of careers and give them a competitive advantage, whether for getting into college or getting hired into a specific field after high school.

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“Our value is when we’re with the students … teaching them to develop coping skills or stress management techniques, helping them explore career options, or guiding college-bound students through the financial aid process.”

All of CVIT’s programs, books, and supplies are completely free, making it a great way for students to pursue a college education, gain amazing skills, and get hands-on experience to determine if a specific career path is right for them.

“It’s our duty as educators to help students see the different pathways,” Aja says. “Every student should have the opportunity to attend a four-year university if they want to, but it’s not for everyone. We need to do a better job of showing them they can have an amazing career – and possibly make more money with less debt – through apprenticeship programs or CTE courses. I want to make sure parents and students are aware of the opportunities and benefits CVIT’s programs provide.”

To that end, DeZeeuw attends meet-the-teacher nights, hosts CVIT Days for area sophomores to visit the campus and talk to current students, and makes presentations at area high schools.

Of course, her impact extends further than career guidance. “When I’m talking to students, I’m also letting them know I’m here to help with their academic, career, and social or emotional needs,” she says.

Although her physical office is on the CVIT campus, she’ll come to a student’s home high school or do Zoom meetings as necessary. “I want to be accessible to the students,” she says.

DeZeeuw sits on the advocacy board of the Arizona School Counseling Association. She’s equally passionate about helping educators understand the value of having a certified counselors on campus and utilizing them correctly.

“Our value is when we’re with the students … teaching them to develop coping skills or stress management techniques, helping them explore career options, or guiding college-bound students through the financial aid process,” DeZeeuw says.

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