| Beaver Creek eNews April 20, 2015 |
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Dear Neighbors
Our two largest and most familiar community services are undergoing some changes in order to continue those services at the level that we have come to expect. Next year Beaver Creek School District will operate with a four-day week for students and Montezuma Rimrock Fire District plans to continue and perhaps expand shared services with the Camp Verde Fire District. Meanwhile they continue as popular community meeting venues with upcoming events scheduled at both in May including the return of Taco Tuesday (on Cinco de Mayo) at the fire station and an all-years reunion at Beaver Creek School on May 2.
On Tuesday, 4/21, the community will get the opportunity to study the proposed Montezuma Crossing Trail. If completed, this trail will be the first of a series of neighborhood connectors and hiking trails in the Beaver Creek area. Please don't miss your opportunity to see the slide presentation in the school boardroom. This weekend is another one of those activity rich ones. On Saturday Kiwanis Clothes Closet hosts its first Repurpose
Day in the parking lot, there is a Free Dump Day sponsored by the City of Cottonwood, and the VV Humane Society is hosting a family photo shoot fundraiser.
Earlier in April was another special event packed weekend. The Lake Montezuma Women's Civic Club entertained us with their hilarious melodrama and olio, the Buzzard Bonfire was enjoyed by young and older, and the Tech for Trek runners and walkers toured Lake Montezuma very quickly and spectacularly in their colorful event T-shirts. POB's (pats on back) to all the volunteers who made these possible and the participants who made the events fun to be at.
Ready to hear about the new crossing trail,
. . . . . the calendar crew
PS: There are two stipended local National Park teacher positions open. See info at the end of the eNews. STEM
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Upcoming Special Events in Late April & Early May
Tuesday, 4/21-The Montezuma Crossing Trail proposal OPEN HOUSE
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at 5:30 PM in the Beaver Creek School Boardroom. The Beaver Creek Trails Coalition is hosting a public OPEN HOUSE facilitated by Joe Winfield of the National Park Service to present and gather feedback about a new trail proposal to serve our community. The proposed Montezuma Crossing Trail would connect Montezuma Well National Monument with trails on the Coconino National Forest, and also link key areas of the Beaver Creek Community. A presentation of the trail concept will be followed by a forum for questions and comments. Representatives from Yavapai County Government, Coconino National Forest, and the National Park Service will be present. All members of the public are welcome: please attend if you wish to get more information or make a comment regarding this proposal. For more information contact Stan Mish at 928-606-2925 or [email protected].
Saturday, 4/25--Free Dump Day at 1142 W Mingus Ave from 8 AM to 5 PM. The City of Cottonwood is hosting a cleanup for all Verde Valley residents. (flyer soon)
 Saturday, 4/25-Kiwanis Clothes Closet presents REPURPOSE 2015 from 9 AM to 2 PM at 3095 Beaver Creek Rd next to Family Dollar Store. Save money and save the planet. Buy used. For more information, contact Eileen Conn at 928-300-6072. (see flyer below)
Saturday, 4/25-The Furever Family Foto Shoot is scheduled from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Verde Valley Human Society located at 1520 W Mingus Rd in Cottonwood. Proceeds will benefit the VVHS. (see flyer below)
Thursday, 4/30-Pick up trash on Beaver Creek Rd in the vicinity of Beaver Creek Gas Mart from 9 AM to 10:30 AM. Volunteers are needed. Gloves and hats are recommended. Bags, vests, pickers and water will be on hand. Meet in the Gas Mart parking lot. Contact Beaver Creek Transit at 928-301-2749 as needed.
Saturday, 5/2--BEAVER CREEK SCHOOL 3 R's CELEBRATION, Reunion, Retirement and Restoration! A reunion for all former students, faculty and staff, retirement honoring Mr. Clifford, Mrs. Cowan, Mrs. Sandell and Jimmy Womack, and restoration of the 1932 Rock School House. This event will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at Beaver Creek School, 4810 E Beaver Creek Rd in Rimrock. There will be events throughout the day and food vendors and music! Please register at www.beavercreekhistory.com A schedule of events is online. Come see old friends, say goodbye to the retiring teachers, and see what's new at the old Rock School! (see flyer below)
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Regularly Scheduled Meetings & Activities Through April 30
Tuesday, 4/21--The Beaver Creek Trails Coalition Board will meet at 8:30 AM in the BC Adult Center. Please call Bob Whiting at 928-592-9336 for further information. Wednesdays--The Creative Movement Class meets at 2 PM in the BC Adult Center. $5.00 per class. This is a seated gentle exercise class that works for everyone. Contact Pamela Zahnzinger for further information at 928-592-9114. Thursday, 4/23--The Photography Club led by Bill Helm from the Camp Verde Bugle, meets at 4 PM in the BC Public Library the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Please contact Devon Artrip at 928-567-4034 for the details. Friday, 4/24--The Rimrock Public High School Governing Board will meet at the school office (east of the BC Baptist Church) at 8:30 AM. Please call 928-567-9213 for more information. www.rimrockpublichighschool.org Friday, 4/24--The Rimrockers will have lunch in Payson. Meet in the BC Baptist Church parking lot to carpool. Please Contact Diana Bell at [email protected] for information and meet time. Tuesday, 4/28--The BC Kiwanis will meet at 6 PM at Vintages Grille. Kiwanians and visitors are now meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 AM in the BC Adult Center and on the last Tuesday of each month at 6 PM at various locations. Please call Jimmie Willis at 928-301-5411 for more information. www.bckiwanis.org |
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Lost, Found, Fostered & Adopted Animals
Early this month a Shih Tzu was found and taken to the Verde Valley Humane Society. Our community shared this information and the owner was located but surrendered the dog. That little black dog now belongs to Beaver Creek resident Elizabeth Harrington who came to his rescue and gave him a forever home. She has named him Skoshie III, and he now has a brother, Teddy, age 12. Fortunately most of the Beaver Creek lost dogs and some of the other animals are found thanks to all the efforts of this community. If you'd like to help in ways other than spreading the word and keeping a look out for lost animals, please consider the following. Tessa, a VVHS volunteer has a special mission to find foster placements for small dogs. She can be contacted at [email protected] . The VVHS is always seeking good volunteers. Stop by and pick up a volunteer application. You can help with dogs, cats, events, fundraising, photography, front desk and much more. Join the team!
Is your pet missing? Remember to check at the Verde Valley Humane Society, 928-634-7387, or go there in person: 1520 W. Mingus Ave in Cottonwood. Our county Animal Control Officers take found animals there. Please keep this number handy.
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National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior |
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Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot National Monuments POB 219 Camp Verde, AZ 86322 928-567-5276 fax 928-567-3597 |
National Park ServiceNews Release For Immediate Release - MARY ONTIVEROS, TRAINING SPECIALIST/OUTREACH COORDINATOR, 928-567-5276 x228 Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Program Summer 2015 Montezuma Castle/Tuzigoot National Monument's Outreach Division is pleased to announce an opportunity for two local teachers to infuse their teaching skills with NPS-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education resources. The teacher-ranger-teachers will get a firsthand look at the natural and cultural resources that make these locations unique, while they spend seven weeks at our monuments. They will be asked to develop at least one lesson plan and share what they learned in their classroom and with their colleagues. They will receive a $3000 living expense stipend and earn three graduate credit hours from University of Colorado, Denver, upon the successful completion of the program. The session is scheduled to start June 8. The work week is Monday - Thursday, with Friday fieldtrips. For more information about the program and an application, please contact Mary Ontiveros electronically at [email protected] or by phone at 928-567-5276 x228. Additional information is also available at www.nps.gov/moca, our website. About the National Park Service: More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 407 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Visit us at www.nps.gov, on Facebook www.facebook.com/nationalparkservice, Twitter www.twitter.com/natlparkservice, and YouTube www.youtube.com/nationalparkservice. |
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