“Bikers Breakfast” at Boyce Thompson Kick Starts Labor Day Weekend for Bikers

By: Paul Woleterbeck

Labor Day Road Trip

Labor Day Weekend lures motorcycle riders to escape the Valley, heading to points east, and on Saturday morning, Sept. 4, Boyce Thompson Arboretum will open one hour early with a “Bikers’ Breakast” event as part of the Five+Dive Tour.
Don’t miss this singular chance for a morning ride and breakfast outdoors — complete with live Native American cedar flute music played by Chino Valley recording artist Joseph Leal (and Joe is a brother biker — he rides a Victory Kingpin 1700).

New Release

Joseph Leal will play at BTA for a Biker's Breakfast Photo by: AndrewHenry

Leal will celebrate the release of his new CD of Native American flute music by serenading fellow riders from 7:00-8:30 am in the picnic area at the Arboretum, giving motorcycle riders a place to stop before hitting the highway and continuing on to rallies, runs and roadtrips througout Arizona. … Continue Reading

Howlin’ Javelina hosts morning jam session

This last weekend, Dik Mickle, who owns the Howlin’ Javelina in Miami AZ opened up his bar early and invited his friends over for an early morning jam session for riders who are participating in the Five and Dive Summer Tour. … Continue Reading

Five and Dive: Quick Reference

Where to get your CARDS, Your CLUES and General Info …

… Continue Reading

The Mighty Vandals and Coach Ernie Kivisto

There are storied moments in history which shine light on those who made history and those who remember it long past the actual event. The Dream Team of 1951 made up of  mostly Mexican kids from Bullion Plaza led by Vandals Coach Ernie Kivisto created many magic moments during that season which still resonates nearly 60 years later with the re-telling.

… Continue Reading

Howling at the Howling Javalina

By: Laura Stennerson

Good times at Howling Javelina. Fourth Friday at Howling Javelina, 508 W. Sullivan Street in downtown Miami, is an experience not to be missed! I have loved visiting the Howling Javelina ever since Dic and Marilyn Mickle first opened. I thoroughly enjoy talking to Marilyn and Dic. Dic is the type of person who focuses on meaningful conversation. After talking with him, I feel renewed. Conversations with Dic do not just end, instead they are a jumping ground for my own thought extensions. I think all good conversations are like that, they make me think. They alter my perspective, they inspire me, change me. I can probably recall every conversation I have had with him. That is a huge thing for me to say, considering how much I forget. … Continue Reading

Arizona Road Race

This was the scene this morning around 7am, as race organizers began sending off the groups of bicyclists according to their category.

by: Linda Gross

The Arizona State Road Race Championships are taking place today in Globe. The event is estimated to bring in over 400 riders in age categories from ten years to seventy years. This will be the fourth year that ProCon, the race organizer has held the event in Globe. Several years ago they held a 3 day event with a short course in Downtown Globe which blocked off streets. This proved to be too problematic for local residents and race organizers, so they have evolved into a one day event which takes place outside the Globe City Limits and utilizes the long stretches and hills between the junction of HWY188 and HWY60 and Roosevelt Lake. … Continue Reading

Copper Crawl

Globe Hot Shots

By Linda Gross

This morning was the 9th running of the Copper Hill Crawl which starts at Adonis street and winds it’s way into the hills above

Miami, Az. It was perfect weather and the run attracted over 100 runners:.both local and out of town-ers.  According to race organizer, Brandon Parker, there were over 40 new entrants from people outside of Globe-Miami this year. … Continue Reading

Bullion Plaza hosts Mixer

Photo by LCGross. Bullion Plaza originally served as a school for Native American and Mexican kids, but was de-segragated in 1954. It wasn't until the early 1990s that efforts to create a museum and cultural center were begun.

By: Linda Gross

Jo Foti,and husband Vince in front of the Bill Hardt display at the museum.

Last night, Bullion Plaza Cultural Center and Museum hosted the monthly Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce mixer and many in the community turned out to see the progress being made after months of hard work by the Executive Director, the Board and several dedicated volunteers who put in hundreds of volunteer hours to re-paint, strip wood, build exhibits, showcase historic photos and more.

The results are stunning and those in attendance last night marveled at the Red, White and Blue room which highlights the careers of many politicians and state leaders who hail from Miami including Senator Bill Hardt, who became a Senator at 60 and spent 30 years in political office – retiring when he was 90. His daughter, Jo Foti and husband Vince, were on hand last night to support the efforts of the Museum. … Continue Reading

The Wildflowers of Gila County

The wildflowers are in full bloom along the road from Phoenix to Globe and large fields of poppies can be seen on the drive from Globe to Safford. So if you’re planning a trip out this way, remember to bring your camera and give yourself enough time to stop along the way and get some shots.

If you want to know more about these desert beauties, you can always make a stop at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, just outside of Superior where there are plants from all the Deserts of the world, and the staff is both knowledgeable and amenable in answering your questions.

This weekend at Boyce Thompson there is the Herb Festival and a Guided Walk with Jean Groen and Don Wells who will share their knowledge about desert plants…

April 10 Herb Festival
April 10, Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Spring’s the season to celebrate herbs — join us April 10 for a chance to learn about the culinary and medicinal uses of herbs, tour our own Wing Memorial Herb Garden, enjoy live music beneath the trees and near the fragrant rosemary and savory plants — and check out a variety of herbal products available from the Arizona Herb Association and other vendors invited to attend our event.

Edible and Medicinal Desert Plants Guided Walk April 10
April 10 at 1:30 p.m., then again April 25
Apache Junction authors Jean Groen and Don Wells are special guest tour guides April 10, Saturday, sharing their knowledge about desert plants which have fed, healed and clothed Sonoran desert peoples for more than a thousand years. Don’t hurry to leave when the tour ends — Jean usually shares homemade desert edible snacks back in the visitor center after the walk. Ethno-botanist and Choctaw Tribal Nation member Dave Morris leads this walk on April 25. ** Please note: this tour explores the Curandero Trail, which has steep sections that are not suitable for visitors who use wheelchairs or walkers.
Read more about jojoba, creosote and prickly pears

Musicians Play To a Packed Crowd at First Friday Open Mic at Vida e Caffe

By Laura Stennerson

(On the eve of this piece going to press, we are two days away from another Open Mic night at CopperMine Cafe over in Miami, so put it on your calendars!)

Have you ever had one of those days where you just couldn’t keep the smile of your face? I had a day like that on Friday, from the time I woke up to the time I went to bed, I smiled. I know this smile had a lot to do with a severe lack of sleep, the fact the students didn’t vote me off the island yet, the dawning of Spring break, and Open Mic Night at Vida e Caffe. I first stopped off at another establishment to see friends that I have solely neglected and then, with smile in place went to Vida.

As I was navigating through tracks and traffic, having only been able to find a parking place in front of the Silver Belt, I hear,  “Mrs. Stennerson! You Missed our act”.  Oh no. I was late again. I missed Brandon Buchanan, Josh Dobbs, and Michael Cook. I said my apologies, but all was not lost. Thanks to the miracle of technology I was able to watch the video tape of their performance. They played their own version of the famous Eagle’s song, “Hotel California”, but with a twist. They played “Hotel Arizona”. So before I even made it to the door I watched my first act. What a great life!

With a chuckle, and that crazy smile on my face I walked in to Vida. Packed again! The place was buzzing with energy, music, conversation, and the omnipresent buzz of the espresso machine. As I settled in, which was tricky due to the sheer number of people, I saw familiar faces and new faces. As I stayed put for a few minutes, as I watched my second favorite man in black, David Haynes. I hear he has a new guitar to play to us now as he sings those ballads. Nice David! Earl Knoob played next, as I was wandering around again, he did a favorite Bob Dylan. Brought those old memories back. Thank you Earl. … Continue Reading