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1The Verde Valley Relocation Guide 2013 - 14

WelcomeIn the heart of Arizona, amidst a beautiful and rich historic area lies the Verde Valley. The Verde River winds its way through the valley communities provid-ing a variety of recreation and enjoyment. Fishing, swimming, hiking, camping, and wildlife watching, are just some of the activities to be enjoyed.

The immediate area offers three golf courses, three state parks and several small lakes, an abundance of trails for hiking and horseback riding and sev-eral historical sites to visit such as Montezuma’s Castle, Montezuma’s Well, Tuzigoot, and Fort Verde State Historic Park. Early inhabitants, the Hohokam and Sinagua followed by the Apache, and Yavapai Tribes and white settlers left a rich heritage, which has enhanced the appeal of the valley.

Another attraction is the Verde Canyon Railway in Clarkdale, which takes visitors on a train ride through history and through beautiful areas that cannot be seen by automobile.

Climate & Location ....................................................................................... 2The Verde Valley Top Employers.............................................................. 3Community Profiles ................................................................................ 3–8 Verde Valley Taxes ................................................................................. 3 Verde Valley Home Values ................................................................. 4 Cottonwood ....................................................................................... 4-5 Camp Verde ........................................................................................ 6-7 Clarkdale .............................................................................................. 7-8Education ..................................................................................................9-12Healthcare .....................................................................................................13Senior Living ................................................................................................14Cultural Attractions ...................................................................................15

History of The Verde Valley ............................................................... 16-17Local Attractions & Recreation ..............................................................18Golf ........................................................................................................... 18-19Day Trips ................................................................................................. 20-21Resources 22–28 Restaurants .................................................................................... 22-23 Organizations & Clubs.......................................................................24 Places of Worship ................................................................................25 Important Numbers .................................................................... 26-27 Annual Events ......................................................................................28Advertisers ................................................................ Inside Front CoverAccommodations ....................................................... Inside Front Cover

The early growth of the Verde Valley centered on agricul-ture and mining. Today the economic foundation consists of manufacturing, retail, recreation, tourism, and retire-ment related industries. An influx of retirees also attracts and expands the core services they require; including real estate, financial, legal and investment planning, and above all health care.

The Verde Valley’s quality of life continues to attract people from all walks of life, thus creating a continu-ous demand for housing. Several master-planned com-munities are under development in Cottonwood, Camp Verde and Clarkdale and its immediate environs. A large variety of models and price ranges are available. Some planned communities include a golf course, pool and clubhouse. Much thought, planning and govern-mental approval has gone into each of these projects insuring quality development for the community.

Exceptional schools, community centers, excellent health-care and a multitude of outdoor activities continue to bring new families and retirees to this beautiful area.

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The Verde Valley Top EmployersThe Verde Valley elevation ranges from 3,133’ at Camp Verde to 3,300’ at Cottonwood, providing almost ideal weather conditions allowing plenty of time for outdoor activities. Annual precipita-tion averages 11.83” in the Valley and daytime maximum tem-peratures range from approximately 58°F. in the coldest winter months to about 100°F during the warmest summer months. Clean smog-free air exists throughout the Verde Valley with most days having blue skies and sunshine.

This high desert region exhibits virtually every type of terrain. Millions of years ago the valley was a land of lush grassland and marshes. Today, large green cottonwood trees grow abundantly along the Verde River, which flows through the valley. Surround-ed by the Mingus Mountain Range, the towering red rocks of Sedona, and deep canyons, the valley displays some of the most majestic scenery to be found in Arizona.

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The Verde Valley Top Employers

Verde Valley TaxesSales Tax: Arizona has a 5.6 percent transaction privilege (sales) tax on most business activities. Yavapai County has a .07% sales tax. Camp Verde, Chino Valley, Prescott, and Prescott Valley have a two percent sales tax rate. Cotton-wood has a 2.20 sales tax rate. Clarkdale has a sales tax rate of 2.25 percent. Jerome and Sedona have a sales tax rate of three percent. In addition, Chino Valley, Clarkdale, Cot-tonwood , Prescott and Prescott Valley have a two percent hotel/motel tax. Camp Verde has a 1% hotel/motel tax.

Payroll Taxes: Payroll taxes in Arizona are computed based on federal filing by employers and employees. Generally, withholding for state payroll taxes is between 10 and 32 percent of federal withholding based on em-ployees’ income.

Verde Valley Medical Center Human Resources294 W. Hwy 89A, Suite 215 Cottonwood, AZ 86326(888)249-9995 JOB LINE: (928)639-6510 Verde Valley Medical Center is a 99-bed acute care hospital, located in Cottonwood, in the heart of Arizona, the Verde Valley. We have a staff of over 600 employees, each dedicated to their role in creating and maintaining a special place for care and healing. The administration supports staff with career and educational opportunities, recognition and recreation.

Wal-Mart Supercenter2003 East Rodeo Dr.,Cottonwood(928)634-0444

Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District #6 1 N Willard StCottonwood, AZ 86326(928) 634-2288 • www.cocsd.k12.az.usHuman Resources COCSD employs ap-proximately 325 regular staff members and typically 50 to 75 substitutes at any given time Oak Creek School serves kindergarten through eighth grade students in the Corn-ville area; Tavasci Elementary School serves students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade; Dr. Daniel Bright School serves primary school children and our special needs preschoolers through second grad-ers; Cottonwood Elementary School serves third through fifth grade students; and Cottonwood Middle School serves our sixth through eighth grade students.

Griffith Enterprises, Inc. 6000 E Coury DriveCottonwood, AZ 86326(928)634.3685 FAX (928)[email protected] high value supplier of electrical interconnect harnesses, electronics and electro-mechanical components and ground support equipment for aerospace applications

APS 1250 East Highway 89A Cottonwood, AZ 86326

City of Cottonwood 827 N. Main StCottonwood, AZ 86326(928)634-5526 Applications available at (www.ci.cottonwood.az.us). Job description & ap-plication available at City of Cottonwood Human Resources

Mingus Union High School 1801 E FirDistrict Office 928-634-8901 Services the towns of Cottonwood, Jerome, Clarkdale, and other surrounding communities in the Verde Valley.

Cliff Castle Casino555 Middle Verde Road Camp Verde, AZ 86322 Human Resources Department (928) 567-7920, or e-mail [email protected] variety of career options. In addition to employment opportunities in gam-ing - positions available in finance, public safety, marketing, food & beverage, hotel and more.

Camp Verde Unified School District4110 Camp Lincoln DriveCamp Verde, AZ 86322(928) 567-8008 for information

Town of Camp VerdeHuman Resources 395 S. Main Street Camp Verde, AZ 86322(928) 567-6631

Camp Verde Justice Facility3505 West Hwy 260 Camp Verde, AZ 86322Yavapai County Human Resources Phone: (928) 771-3252Fax: (928) 771-3419Job Hotline: (928) 771-3171TDD: (928) 771-3530Email: [email protected]

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Community Profile


Located in the picturesque Verde Valley of central Arizona lies the thriving community of Cottonwood, named for the beautiful cotton-wood trees growing along the banks of the Verde River. The area’s rich historical heritage, coupled with outstanding recreational ac-tivities makes it an ideal place to live for both families and retired persons. Cottonwood be-gan as a farm settlement in the late 1870s and developed along with the progress of the neighboring mining town of Jerome. The city has grown to become the trading and population center of the Verde Valley. Innovative shopping centers, plazas and profes-sional offices share business with a quaint old town area. Historic Old Town Cottonwood provides visitors and residents alike with an atmosphere of an old western downtown street with high side-walks and false fronted buildings.

Elementary, middle and high school along with a community col-lege provide outstanding educational choices.

Verde Valley Medical Center, located in Cottonwood, is one of the finest diagnostic and treatment centers in Northern Arizona.

A great variety of housing exists throughout the Cottonwood area from moderate housing to luxurious homes with magnificent views. For the elderly, assisted living complexes and several nurs-ing homes are available.

Adjacent to Cottonwood, the comfortable suburban community of Verde Village has also become a haven for retirees and recre-ation seekers. Developed in 1970, Verde Village is unincorporated.

The small town atmosphere of the Cotton-wood area is one of friendliness, helpfulness and close community spirit with an attitude of pro-quality growth. Other factors making Cot-tonwood the ideal place to live are clean water & air, low property taxes, affordable medical care and lots of warm weather and sunshine.

Services & FacilitiesCottonwood has a library, civic center, a recreation center, 4 parks, a bowling alley, indoor theater, swimming pool, multi-complex softball fields, soccer fields, and tennis, skate and basketball courts. There are also 2 golf courses. The community also offers senior citizen facilities such as skilled health care, supervisory care and retirement centers

The Parks & Recreation Department facilities include the Cot-tonwood Tennis Center, Main Street Gym and the Cottonwood Aquatics Center, along with parks (including a major riverfront park), Lion’s Park and Garrison Park, multi-complex softball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts and a new roller hockey court and skate park. The community also offers youth activities through Boys & Girls Club of Cottonwood and a Center for Adult Day Care (for older adults with mental or physical limitations). Health servic-es include Verde Valley Medical Center, a wide range of healthcare providers, ambulance service, several nursing homes, assisted living and independent living complexes. There is also a senior center, Verde Valley Senior Citizens Assoc. with nutrition programs and various activities, home delivered meals and transportation.

Cottonwood Community Profile



Governmental: The community of Cottonwood is governed by a mayor, six council members and a city manager. There is also a police department and a fire department with both full-time and volunteer personnel.

Verde Village is governed by the Yavapai County Board of Super-visors, and served by the county sheriff’s deputies. The local fire department has four paid firefighters and 25 volunteers.

Population 1990 2000 2011Cottonwood 5,918 9,179 12,301

Source: US Census Bureau & Arizona Dept. of Economic Security

Cottonwood UtilitiesElectricity APS 800-253-9405Telephone: CenturyLink 877-625-0100Water & Sewer Cottonwood Municipal Water 634-0186

Industrial Facilities Cottonwood: There are more than 160 acres of industrial parks with electricity, gas and water. For more information, contact the Foun-dation for Economic Development at 928-634-7593, 1010 S. Main St., Cottonwood, AZ 86326.

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Financial: Cottonwood has eight financial institutions with local branch offices. Cottonwood businesses are eligible for assistance in financing fixed assets through the Finance and Administration Division of the Arizona Department of Commerce. Information on private activity bonds within the city may be obtained from the same source or from the Industrial Development Authority of Cot-tonwood, 827 N. Main St., Cottonwood, Arizona, 86326.

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Pollution Indexes United Cottonwood Arizona StatesAir Pollution Index 99 105 100Ozone Index 87 105 100Lead Index 99 117 100Carbon Monoxide Index 87 105 100Nitrogen Dioxide Index 94 88 100Particulate Matter Index 96 115 100

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The community of Camp Verde is located in the Verde River Valley. The town consists of fields of flat river-plain, traversed by the Verde River (18 miles of river lies within the town limits) and its tributaries, with desert hills and mesas rising in the forefront of the distant mountains. Beyond the immediate settlement, the land is public, mostly admin-istered by the U.S. Forest Service. The oldest town in Verde Valley, Camp Verde was estab-lished in 1865 and the town incorporated in 1986. The town is located near the geograph-ic center of the state of Arizona at an eleva-tion of 3,160 feet. The major employment in the Camp Verde area is provided by construc-tion, ranching, light-industry, trade and ser-vice, a casino, and the government.

Attractions such as the Fort Verde State Park, Montezuma Castle National Monument and Montezuma Well, as well as excellent hunting, fishing and recreational opportunities generate retail and service trade in the community. Camp Verde is also attract-ing increasing numbers of retirees who enjoy its mild, dry, four-season climate.

There are several farms and ranches along with new housing de-velopments and master planned communities in this country-like environment. Camp Verde offers quality health care, good edu-cation, quality affordable housing amidst an abundance of recre-ation and beautiful surroundings.

Community Services & FacilitiesCamp Verde offers a broad range of community facilities, includ-ing a library, a museum, recreation center, tennis court, several baseball and football fields, a skateboard park, a horse arena and a community swimming pool.

The Department of Parks and Recreation offers swimming lessons and seasonal programs and events at the Camp Verde Heritage Community Pool. The Department also assumes responsibility for the annual Fort Verde Days Celebration. Camp Verde has approxi-mately 45 acres of developed parks within its incorporated area, including joint park/educational facilities.

The Camp Verde Community Players is a community theater sponsored by the Camp Verde Parks and Recreation Department and is open to all interested persons. Please call 567-7856.

Health Services: Camp Verde has one 118-bed long-term health care facility, three physicians, three dentists, three op-tometrists, two chiropractors and two veterinarians. Camp Verde Health Center and ambulance service is located in Camp Verde.

Senior Citizens of Camp Verde, Inc. Activities include group and home delivered meals, dances, tax counseling, and wellness classes.

Financial Yavapai County businesses are eli-gible for assistance in financing fixed assets through the Finance Division, Arizona De-partment of Commerce. Information on pri-vate activity bonds within the county may be obtained from the same source or from the Camp Verde Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 3520, Camp Verde, Arizona, 86322. 567-9294.

Camp Verde Community Profile

Governmental The town of Camp Verde is governed by a mayor, six council members, and a town manager. Law enforcement is provided by the marshal’s and sheriff ’s de-partments and is assisted by eight dispatch-ers, two support staff, one DARE school re-source officer, 13 deputies and one animal control officer.

Fire Protection: The Fire District (independent of municipal gov-ernment) has a full-time staff including chief, deputy chief, and nine others, complemented by 18 volunteers. Paramedic and emergency technicians are available, as well as a fee-based am-bulance service and a hazardous materials response team.

Lodging and Meeting Facilities. There are 345 hotel rooms, avail-able, two meeting facilities with the largest seating 525 persons, five bed and breakfasts, and three campgrounds in the area. An 80-room motel is available at the Yavapai-Apache Cliff Castle Casino.

Camp Verde Historical Society: Maintains archives about Camp Verde and a collection of early photographs. The So-ciety - concerned about preservation and reconstruction of significant buildings and sites - administers two historic build-ings: Hance House, furnished with antiques from contributors; and Clear Creek Church, built between 1898 and 1903. Appoint-ments to visit Hance House may be made at the society’s gift shop and research center. The Society also sponsors educational workshops, treks and annual Pioneer Picnic.

Industrial Facilities Camp Verde: There are several sites available in the Camp Verde area. Some have utilities available with nearby freeway access. For addi-tional information call the Camp Verde Chamber of Commerce at 928-567-9294 or the Town of Camp Verde at 928-567-8513



Pollution Indexes Camp United Verde, AZ Arizona StatesAir Pollution Index 90 105 100Ozone Index 94 105 100Lead Index 93 117 100Carbon Monoxide Index 87 105 100Nitrogen Dioxide Index 92 88 100Particulate Matter Index 86 115 100

Square Miles -335.43 Population Density - 39.00 per sq. mile

Camp Verde Utilities Electricity APS 800-253-9405Telephone CenturyLink 877-625-0100Water: Camp Verde Water System 567-5281Sewer: Camp Verde Sanitary District 567-6794

Population 1990 2000 2010Camp Verde 6,243 9,451 13,076

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ClarkdaleClarkdale is at the upper end of the Verde Valley in Yavapai County approximately 110 miles north of Phoenix and south of the Grand Canyon at an elevation of 3,542 feet.

Topography of the area is characterized by numerous mesas and buttes along the rise from the Verde River on the east, at 3,300 feet, to the Mingus Mountains on the west, at 7,000 feet. Clarkdale, incorporated in 1957, was laid out in 1914 near the site of the Clarkdale Smelter, which was financed by Senator William A. Clark of Montana. Construction of the smelter began in 1910 and it processed ore from nearby Jerome until 1952. Clarkdale was a company town way ahead of its time with many modern amenities. The old mining and smelter sites and clubhouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Sites.

Clarkdale developed as a service center for the mining area around it. The growing population spurs the housing and con-struction industries and makes for active retail and service sectors within a five-mile radius of this community.

The Salt River Materials Group, located on a 3,500-acre site, is one of only two cement manufacturing plants. Salt River Mate-rials Group with their high-technology equipment continues to make improvements to enhance the environment in the Verde Valley. Clarkdale’s location makes the varied scenic, historic and

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Government Council/Town Manager: Five members are elected to serve four years in staggered terms. The mayor and vice mayor are chosen by council vote after the council is seated.

Police Department: Ten employees include three patrol officers and D.A.R.E. school resource officer. Ten vehicles include one for animal control.

Clarkdale Municipal Volunteer Fire Department: One full-time chief and 18 volunteers, including two captains. Two fire stations and seven vehicles, including rescue.

Clarkdale Utilities Public Works 639-2550Utilities Department 639-2520

Industrial Facilities Clarkdale: There is one industrial park with utilities available. Commercial properties are available in the central business dis-trict and the new areas of Clarkdale. Current information is avail-able from the Clarkdale Chamber of Commerce at 928-634-8700

Population 1990 2000 2010Clarkdale 2,144 3,422 4,638

recreational areas of the Verde Valley & north central Arizona easily accessible. Historic Main-Town Clarkdale preserves its “model town” look and an ambiance perfect for walking tours. In addition, the historic downtown district offers one restaurant, an arts and accents along with several service businesses.

Efforts to preserve the “model town” features of the community while meeting new challenges include a downtown revitalization program that in 1997-98 enlisted students from the University of Arizona’s Landscape Architecture School. Among their recom-mendations was a tree-shaded traffic circulation pattern for Main Street. A Clarkdale Strategic Plan for Economic Development, published in November 1995, describes ways in which Clarkdale is expanding its residential and economic base, as well as its goals for manageable tourism.

The Town of Clarkdale, in February 1999, received a $500,000 grant from the Arizona Department of Transportation for beautifi-cation and enhancement of its historic downtown area. The grant permitted construction of wider sidewalks, planting of trees, and other landscaping features.

The Town of Clarkdale is also the home of the Made In Clarkdale Art Show. The show begins on the first Friday of December and runs for 10 days. This show, known the world over, is a must for anyone who loves art. There are over 50 artists, architects, desktop publishers, photographers and craft persons who live or work in Clarkdale that participate in this exhibit.

2010 Pollution Indexes Clarkdale Arizona USAir Pollution Index 94 105 100Ozone Index 98 105 100Lead Index 99 117 100Carbon Monoxide Index 89 105 100Nitrogen Dioxide Index 100 88 100Particulate Matter Index 97 115 100

Square Miles - 196.98 Population Density - 23.50 per sq. mile

Community Facilities Clarkdale offers a range of community facilities including a library, three parks, one swimming pool, several ball parks, a clubhouse with lounge, library, social hall and auditorium. The Clark Memorial Clubhouse and the Clarkdale-Jerome School are available for social cultural, sports, civic and educational events.

Clark Memorial Library materials include books (adult, large print, young adult, children’s, Spanish, reference, and encyclopedias); audio visual books on tape and video cassettes; local newspapers, magazines, and atlases.

Parks and Recreation Department: Facilities include Clarkdale Pool open Memorial Day through Labor Day; Selna Ball Field, Mongini Park, Main Street Park, a Basketball Court at the Centerville Subdi-vision at Calle Tomallo and Avenida Guillermo; and Caballero Park. Main Street Park offers free concerts in the evening throughout sum-mer. The Department also offers a Summer Recreation Program.

Education: Clarkdale has one public elementary school (K-8); the high school is in Cottonwood.



Education

The education system in the Verde Valley is one that has maintained local control to

respond to the needs of the community while preserving the accountability standards mandated by state and federal governments.

In standardized testing Verde Valley schools have performed in the upper half of the state

standards. With only two exceptions all schools have been labeled as maintaining or improving in the state standards. There are a wide range of programs that encourage diversity, respect, academic excellence

and career exploration in all schools.

CottonwoodThe community support for schools is strong, as is parent involve-ment. There have been numerous prestigious scholarships award-ed to Verde Valley students and in one high school alone, there were over 1.5 million dollars in scholarships. Cottonwood has one high school and five elementary schools. Two post secondary col-lege opportunities allow students to earn degrees up to the Mas-ters level locally.

Several private and church related schools are available.

Cottonwood/Oak Creek School Dist. No. 6: Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District services an approximate student popu-lation of 2,500 in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The dis-trict's overall student/teacher ratio is 18.2:1. Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District allocates approximately $5,890 per pupil for expenses. Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District (COCSD) is an el-ementary school district serving students from preschool through eighth grade. COCSD has five schools within our attendance area:

Dr. Daniel Bright School is a primary school for students in preschool through second grade. Cottonwood Elementary School is an intermediate school serving students in grades three through five. Cottonwood Middle School serves grades six through eight. Tavasci Elementary School is our newest school. The K-5 campus is designed to eventually serve children in grades K – 8 who live in Verde Village Units 1 – 5. Oak Creek School is nestled in the small community of Corn-ville. It is a K – 8 school that also offers a preschool program for this rural community.

Superintendent: 1 North Willard Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326; 928-636-2288

Mingus Union High School: Mingus Union High School Dis-trict services an approximate student population of 1,000 in ninth grade through twelfth grade. The district’s overall student/ teacher ratio is 21.4:1. Mingus Union High School District allo-cates approximately $6,178 per pupil for instructional expenses. The Arizona Department of Education has designated the school as “Highly Performing” The school serves students from Cornville, Jerome, Clarkdale, Cottonwood and Verde Village. Under an open enrollment program, it also accepts students from Camp Verde and Sedona.

New Visions Academy New Visions Academy after 16 years is continuing to serve our community by providing an alternative educational setting with a traditional classroom based curriculum for students in grades 9-12.



The Camp Verde Unified School District serves Camp Verde, Middle Verde, the Yavapai-Apache Indian Reservation, Ft. Lincoln, the Verde Lakes area, and encompasses 430 sq. miles. The schools serve as focal points for the entire area, providing both indoor and outdoor facilities for community use. Parents and other interested adults are encouraged to participate in the School Advisory Coun-cils and the Athletic Booster club. District level committees wel-come community participation.

The Camp Verde Unified School District meets all requirements and standards of the Arizona Department of Education. Camp Verde is a member in good standing of the North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

The district provides bus service throughout the area. Any questions regarding student transportation should be directed to the transportation director. Camp Verde Unified School Dis-trict #28, P.O. Box 728, Camp Verde, AZ 86322.

Camp Verde has Sunnyside Montessori MiddleSchool. Their mission is to provide 6th through 8th grade inCamp Verde and surrounding areas a quality Montessori educational program. They offer viable intellectual growth for all students with strong parental involvement.

Teachers are state certified. National school lunch programs and free bus transportation are offered.

Registration packets may be picked up in the Administration Of-fice at 30 Highway 260 or call for information at 928-567-2363.

Camp Verde Elementary School200 Camp Lincoln Road(928) 567-8060 Fax: (928) 567-8063Grades K-5 Camp Verde High School1326 Montezuma Castle Rd.(928) 567-8033 Fax: (928) 567-8045Grades 9-12 Camp Verde Middle School370 Camp Lincoln(928) 567-8014 Fax: (928) 567-8022Grades 6-8 South Verde Middle High School410 Camp Lincoln(928) 567-8076 Fax: (928) 567-8076Grades 6-12

Sunnyside Montessori Schools30 Highway 260 East(928) 567-2363

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The Career Technical Education Program at Mingus Union High School includes the following programs:

AGRISCIENCE Develop the technical knowledge and skills associated with agricultural science, production and health, marketing, and sales positions.

APPLIED HEALTH SERVICES Acquire knowledge and skills associated with therapeutically orientated health services.

AUDIO/VISUAL TECHNOLOGY Learn about lighting, set construction, video camera operation, video editing, au-dio control, scripting, and production planning in the fields of stage, film, radio, television production.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES Prepares students for jobs in mechanical and collision repair of various vehicles and mobile equipment.

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GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS Plan, prepare, and execute commercial and industrial image and print products through mechanical, electronic, and digital graphic and printing equipment.

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Post Secondary Educational Post Secondary educational opportunities are plentiful through a wide variety of training programs and the availability of higher education in Yavapai County. Clarkdale is home to the Yavapai College Verde Campus, the Northern Arizona Regional Skill Center and the Small Business Development Center and the new Aca-demic Resource Center.

Yavapai College Yavapai College is part of the Arizona State System of Commu-nity Colleges. A dynamic and vibrant college, it has two campuses, one in Prescott and the other in Clarkdale, with extension sites in Chino Valley, Prescott Valley and Sedona, serving the residents of Yavapai County. The Verde Valley Campus is located in Clarkdale at 601 Black Hills Drive and serves over 1600 students each se-mester. Classes are small, intimate and the quality of education is unsurpassed.

As part of its mission, Yavapai College offers a strong transfer pro-gram, vocational education in a number of disciplines and many special interest courses, both credit and non-credit, that meet a variety of personal or professional needs. Students can choose an associate degree from a variety of disciplines and earn an associate of arts for transfer to a four-year university or college, as well as as-sociate degrees in general studies, continuing studies, and applied science. Through its sophisticated use of technology, Yavapai Col-lege is able to offer courses between the two campuses as well as to extension locations throughout the country, and online.

As an active participant with the Foundation for Economic Devel-opment, Yavapai College works closely with employers to provide customized training for employees through the office of Custom-ized Training Solutions.

Yavapai College’s commitment is to provide service and flexibility of programs to meet the needs of the existing and potential com-munity members, businesses and organizations of the Verde Valley.

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Prescott College Sustainability and social justice-oriented Prescott College offers a resident B.A. and low-residency B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in which students design individual programs with the help of fac-ulty mentors. The Center for Extended Studies and Lifelong Learn-ing offers noncredit educational travel and classes to the public. The Crossroads Cafe serves locally grown, organic food and is open year round. Annually the College offers 100+ public events: social and political forums; artistic and cultural events; lectures; and numerous other educational opportunities, most of them at no charge. www.prescott.edu

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Southwestern Academy at Beaver CreekApproximately 16 miles north of Camp Verde, this college prepa-ratory school combines supportive academics with outdoor ad-ventures, athletics, and activities.

University of Arizona V Bar V RanchAs an extension unit of the University, conducts research and pro-vides summer internships on such topics as range management and animal sciences. Located on Forest Road 618, approximately six miles east of Interstate 17, Exit 298.

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Northern Arizona University, in conjunction with Yavapai College, offers a “two plus two” program. It is possible to earn four undergraduate degrees and five graduate degrees through the NAU program.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Situated in the midst of natural wonders, Embry-Riddle's Prescott, Arizona campus covers 539 acres of high-altitude western terrain, with campus life centered in a one-mile area. The flight training center is at nearby Prescott Love Field Municipal Airport.

The campus has excellent programs in flight, engineering, space physics, global environment and management, glob-al security and intelligence studies, computer science, avia-tion business administration, meteorology, and a graduate program in safety science. Unique facilities include the new Aerospace Experimentation & Fabrication Building; the 48,000-square-foot Academic Complex; the King En-gineering and Technology Center; the Robertson Aviation Safety Center (featuring an accident investigation lab for studying actual wreckage from six plane crashes); and the Robertson Flight Simulation Center, which contains Frasca flight-training-devices.

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Pieh Tool Company, Inc.The Bill Pieh Resource for Metalwork is a unique three-season metalworking school located in Camp Verde. The schools mission

Pace Preparatory AcademyOur computer-driven classrooms, equipped with dynamic soft-ware, enable students to become self-motivated, competent life-long learners equipped with the reading, writing and technology skills to assist in future life skills.

Fully accredited, PACE Preparatory Academy has two campuses, one in Camp Verde, and the other in Prescott Valley that provide a totally innovative, non-traditional approach to educating high school students by providing a completely computer driven edu-cational environment.

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HealthcareVerde Valley Medical Center Since its beginning as a small outpatient clinic in 1939, Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) has grown into a full-service, 99-bed, nonprofit hospital serving North Central Arizona. In addition to the Cottonwood campus, outpatient services are offered in Sedona, Village of Oak Creek and Camp Verde. More than 800 professional and support staff are employed at VVMC; the medical staff is comprised of nearly 100 physicians representing 25 medical specialties. VVMC is a member of Northern Arizona Healthcare, which provides healthcare services through Verde Valley Medical Center and Flagstaff Medical Center.

To learn more about the programs and services offered at Verde Valley Medical Center, visit VerdeValleyMedicalCenter.com or call 928-634-2251. Become a friend of VVMC at Facebook.com; follow VVMC at Twitter.com.

Heart & Vascular Center of Northern ArizonaNAHeartCare.com; 928-634-1331The Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona (HVCNA) offers a regional approach to the delivery of cardiovascular services, including diagnostic and interventional catheterization for cardiac and vascular disease; cardiovascular and cardiothoracic (open heart) surgical procedures; and an extensive cardiac rehabilitation program. HVCNA is a partnership between Verde Valley Medical Center and Flagstaff Medical Center with offices located in Cottonwood, Sedona, Camp Verde, Flagstaff, Williams and Winslow.

EntireCare Rehabilitation & Sports MedicineEntireCare.com; 928-639-6383VVMC’s EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine Experts offers comprehensive sports medicine therapy; physical, occupational and hand therapy; and speech and language therapy. Licensed therapists provide rehabilitation after injury or surgery, as well as treatment to decrease pain and increase range of motion for chronic degenerative conditions. EntireCare has four convenient locations in Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek.

Orthopedic and Joint Replacement ProgramVVMCOrthopedics.com; 928-634-1112 Since opening in 2002, VVMC’s Orthopedic and Joint Replacement Program has gained national recognition as a center of excellence. The program is wellness-oriented, for otherwise healthy individuals who need knee or hip surgery. It focuses on preoperative education, state-of-the-art surgical techniques and pain management strategies. Advanced physical therapy includes a focus on restoring independence as soon as possible.

Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare – Sedona CampusCCNAH.com; 928 204-4160The Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare – Sedona (CCNAH-Sedona) is elevating cancer care in the Verde Valley through an affiliation agreement with The University of Arizona Cancer Center. The affiliation leverages the strengths of these respected and established organizations to expand treatment options for cancer patients throughout the region. CCNAH-Sedona provides radiation and medical oncology services with board-certified oncologists, specialists and nurses who use the most current technologies and programs.

Camp Verde Health Center VerdeValleyMedicalCenter.com; 928-567-5257The Camp Verde Health Center provides quality healthcare services for residents of Camp Verde, Rimrock, Lake Montezuma and surrounding areas. Services include primary care, visiting specialists, laboratory, medical imaging and physical therapy.

Verde Valley Medical Clinic physician practices Verde Valley Medical Clinic is an integrated, multispecialty physician group that includes primary care and internal medicine, pediatrics, general surgery, neurology and urology. Offices are located in Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek. For a complete list of physicians and locations, visit VerdeValleyMedicalCenter.com.

At Verde VAlley MedicAl center, we keep Central Arizona residents close to home for all their healthcare needs. In fact, we’ve spent more than 70 years caring for our friends and neighbors by providing patient-centered medicine with a personal touch. In addition to our hospital, we have primary care providers in four locations and a conveniently located VVMC Sedona Campus, so quality care is never far away. From expert cardiovascular services to cancer care, a sophisticated orthopedics program to high-tech imaging, Verde Valley Medical Center brings the level of healthcare you’d find in a metropolitan area right to your backyard. VerdeValleyMedicalCenter.com

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The Verde Valley Senior CenterThe center is located at the former train engine repair shop at 500 East Cherry Street off 6th Street.Meals On Wheels and congregate lunch programs is still the main-stay of the Center. It’s also a place for older senior citizens to so-cialize, and participate in an increasingly wide variety of events. The Verde Valley Senior Center provides services to the communi-ties of Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Camp Verde, Jerome, Bridgeport, Cornville, Verde Village, Rimrock, Lake Montezuma and the Beaver Creek Area.Play pool every day • Arts and crafts on TuesdaysBingo on Wednesdays • Coffee bar 8 to 11 a.m. dailyCall 634-5450 to reserve a meal every weekday at noon

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Cultural Attractions

Old Town Cottonwood: This strip along His-toric Route 89A (also known as Main Street) maintains much of the atmosphere of the ear-ly part of this century, when most of the build-ings in the area were built. It offers a variety of interesting shops such as southwest decor, an-tiques, clothing and a nice selection of restau-rants. The 2-story, brick Willard House, built on Main Street by an early settler, remains occu-pied. Once the town jail, a stone-and-mortar building near the end of the strip now houses a Visitors Center. Visitors may ask to see one of the old cells, still functional.

The Yavapai-Apache Nation in Camp Verde offers tours of their beautiful aboriginal lands and ancient cliff dwellings Montezuma Castle and Montezuma Well. Contact Yavapai-Apache Nation Tourism in Camp Verde. 928-567-3035.

The Fort Verde State Park Museum in Camp Verde contains military artifacts, Indian relics and articles used by the settlers and Indians. Camp Verde celebrates Fort Verde Days with a pa-rade, horse events, barbecue, cavalry drills and art show.

Verde Valley Concert Association: The Verde Valley Concert As-sociation presents six LIVE musical programs annually. Our mis-sion is to stage artists of the finest caliber for entertaining audi-ences in Sedona and the Verde Valley. Our Music Scholarship Pro-gram identifies and supports musically gifted youth in the area. We promote the annual productions of the Missoula Children’s Theater casting local children. For information on our current season please visit our website at www.verdevalleyconcerts.com

Verde Valley Theatre Currently all per-formances are in the Clark Memorial Club-house Auditorium, located at 19 N. 9th St., Clarkdale. Recently the Verde Valley Theatre became the recipient of a building for live theatre in the Verde Valley. Clarkdale Met-als and Clarkdale Minerals announced that they are donating the old movie theatre in downtown Clarkdale. For more information [email protected]

The Clemenceau Heritage Museum in Cot-tonwood opened in 1991 and is sponsored by the Verde Historical Society. Clemenceau was a smelter town in 1917-1935. The 1924 Clemenceau Public School is now used by the museum along with the Cottonwood/Oak Creek School District. The museum fea-tures a railroad room, which shows seven

model railroads depicting ore moved out of Jerome mines to Clarkdale and Clemenceau smelters.

Other Assisted Living FacilitiesCarefree Assisted Living Center22 S Seventh St ............................................................................... 649-9624

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Mingus Manor Assisted Living Home25 W Fir St ..........................................................................................649-1351

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The post was abandoned in 1891. Local citizens began a muse-um in the administration building in 1956 and donated several buildings to create Fort Verde State Historic Park in 1970.

Jerome, sometimes nicknamed “The City in the Sky,” was at one time the most talked about mining camp in America. It was a roar-ing, violent town, called the most wicked city in America. Jerome’s modern history began in 1876. Three prospectors staked claims on rich copper deposits, which they later sold to the United Verde Copper Company in 1883. Eugene Jerome was the venture’s prin-cipal backer. A new owner, William A. Clark, brought in a narrow gauge railroad to reduce freight costs. By the early 20th century, the United Verde was the largest producing copper mine in the Arizona Territory. In 1912, James S. Douglas purchased and devel-oped the Little Daisy Mine. Copper production peaked in 1929. The population at that time was 15,000. Loss of profits brought Jerome mining days to an end in 1953. By 1955, Jerome’s popula-tion was less than 100, giving it the title of a “ghost” town. It is now a veritable paradise for artists, photographers and history buffs.

Cottonwood, named after the beautiful cottonwood trees along the Verde River, was a farm settlement in the late 1870’s and de-veloped along with the progress of Jerome, providing homes for the miners, smeltermen and their families. Cottonwood was in-corporated in 1960 and is the business center of the Verde Valley.

Just two miles north of Cottonwood, is the town of Clarkdale, which was planned and built in the early 1900’s to serve the em-ployees and management of the smelter company which smelted copper ore from one of Jerome’s mines. It has a real sense of his-tory. Most of the houses are original structures on its quiet, tree-lined streets.


History of The Verde ValleyHistory abounds in this geographical center of Arizona.

Archaeologists estimate that humans have been in the Verde Valley for at least 11,000 years. The earliest inhabitants were Indians. A skillful farming people, the Hohokam moved into the

Valley around A.D. 600. They were experts in irrigation procedures. The Sinagua were pithouse dwellers and dry farmers who moved into the Valley around 1125.

The villages at Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot reached their present size in the 1300’s and were abandoned in the early 1400’s by the Sinaguan. The Yavapai were in the Valley

when Captain Antonio de Espejo and his band of Spanish conquistadors took possession of “great riches” in the Verde Valley in 1583.

Military occupation of the Verde Valley began in 1865 to protect settlers farming along the Verde River – West Creek junction, five miles south of Camp Verde. Mining and farming disrupted the lives of the Tonto Apache and the Yavapai. The late 1860’s and early 1870’s saw major conflicts in the Valley. The first military post (1865) overlooked the farms at West Clear Creek. The next post, Camp Lincoln, was located one mile north of the Fort’s present site, and was used from 1866-1871. The present post was built during 1871-73. Camp Verde had been renamed Fort Verde in 1879 to signify permanence.



Between 1873 and 1875, nearly 1500 Indians from various bands were placed on an 800 sq. mile reserve headquartered near pres-ent site Cottonwood.

The Indians were later moved to the San Carlos Reservation. The 10-day trek, in the cold, resulted in death for many from ex-posure and insufficient food. An effort by the army to keep the Indians on the San Carlos and Fort Apache reservation resulted in an uprising in 1882 -- the last major battle with Apaches in

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Military occupation of the Verde Valley began in 1865 at the request of settlers who had established farms near the Verde River,

five miles south of present Camp Verde. The influx of settlers and miners had severely disrupted the hunting and gathering economy of the Tonto-Apache and Yavapai Indians, who in turn began raiding

the fields for corn. The late 1860’s and early 1870’s saw major conflicts between the army and the Indians.

Arizona. Camp Verde renamed Fort Verde in 1879, became less important with the cessation of raids in 1882 and was aban-doned in 1891, then later sold at public auction in 1899.

A museum was founded in 1956 by local citizens who donated several buildings to create Fort Verde State Historic Park in 1970. The 10-acre park includes four of the original adobe fort buildings which contain military artifacts Indian relics and articles used by settlers and Indians. The site was placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

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Seven Canyons GolfSince its opening in 2002, Seven Canyons continues to receive rave reviews from the nation’s foremost golf course critics and highly regarded golf publications. The Tom Weiskopf design has been acclaimed as one of America’s 50 Greatest Golf Retreats by Golf Digest Index, rated one of the Best Residential Golf Courses and one of the Top 100 Modern Courses by Golfweek Magazine.

First-time visitors to Seven Canyons are enthralled by the club’s 360-degree expanse of soaring, burnt red bluffs contrasted with a brilliant cobalt sky. This place on earth is truly awe-inspiring, with fluffy white cloud formations, and ever changing shades of centuries-old oranges and reds contrasted with emerald green fairways. The golden sun — available more than 300 days a year - warms the body and creates an unsurpassed environment for enjoying a myriad of outdoor activities.

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Local Attractions & RecreationWith the mild four-season climate, recreational opportunities are plentiful in the Verde Valley.

Five state parks and three Pre-Columbian Sinaguan Historic Sites are located in this area. Golf can be enjoyed year-round. Over 100 bird species have been identified at Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood. Beautiful hiking trails weave throughout the Verde Valley. 7,700 ft. Mingus Mountain is a mecca for hang gliding en-thusiasts with launches as a regular occurrence on weekends.

Excellent elk, antelope and deer hunting exists in close proxim-ity to the Verde Valley. For winter sports, a short drive north to Flagstaff offers snowmobiling, cross country trails and downhill skiing. The General Crook Trail, beginning at Fort Verde Park and winding through the Mogollon Rim to Fort Apache, is a scenic drive of unsurpassed beauty along which can be seen the old mile markers on rocks and trees.

The Verde River flows through Verde Valley supporting one of the states best riparian habitats. Riverfront park and Dead Horse Ranch State Park provide access to the Verde River Greenway. Thousands of rainbow trout are stocked in the Verde River and Dead Horse Reservoir from November through March providing excellent fishing.

Beasley Flats, operated by the U.S. Forest Service, is now a major starting point for trips on the Verde River.

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Local Attractions & RecreationVerde River Days is perhaps the most anticipated and favorite annual event of Cottonwood’s resi-dents. The event began in Septem-ber of 1989 as an attempt to devel-op an awareness of the Verde River

as a valuable resource and to gather support for the protection of the Verde River and its riparian habitat. This family-oriented, unique event has proven a huge success and may be the only one of its kind in the whole country. Verde River Days, through its many exhibits, canoe rides, sand castle building, fishing derby, rubber duck race, nature walks, geological hikes, living history performances, and many other activities have certainly made residents, as well as visitors, aware of the Verde River as a natural resource.

Sedona Golf ResortPerhaps no other golf course on earth pro-vides a better combination of jaw-drop-ping splendor and exceptional challenge than the acclaimed Sedona golf Resort. Lo-cated in the heart of the most captivating region of the Southwest, the thrilling 6,646-yard, par-71 course is widely considered among the world’s most unforgettable golf experiences. Winding around the famed red rocks of Sedona, each hole provides a unique adventure. No wonder this championship course receives a continu-ous four-star rating from Golf Digest.

Arcosanti Paolo Soleri’s city of the futureIn 1970, the Cosanti Founda-tion began building Arcosan-ti, an experimental town in

the high desert of Arizona, 70 miles north of metropolitan Phoenix. Designed to house 5000 people, demonstrating ways to improve ur-ban conditions and lessen our destructive impact on the earth

In this complex, creative environment, apartments, businesses, production, technology, open space, studios, and educational and cultural events are all accessible, while privacy is paramount in the overall design. Greenhouses provide gardening space for public and private use, and act as solar collectors for winter heat.

Concerts and other events in the Colly Soleri Music Center also allow visitors to experience Arcosanti. Shows include dinner, and are often followed by a pictograph light show on the opposite mesa.

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Out of AfricaSerengeti Safari Tour – encounters with giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and more. The Tiger Splash is a popular at-traction. Three miles west of I-17 on High-way 260 (exit 287)928.567.2840 www.outofafricapark.com


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Verde Santa Fe Golf ClubNorthern Arizona’s Hid-den Gem. Come play the Verde Santa Fe Golf Club, a challenging course nestled between the

majestic Mingus Mountain range and the beautiful Red Rocks of Sedona. This par 71 course is situated 3,300 feet above the Phoenix Metro area with a pleasant 4–Season climate, making it open to the public 365 days a year.

Enjoy dining at the Verde Grill - open daily for breakfast and lunch. Dinner served on Friday nights only.

Call for tee-times 928-634-5454 Source: Verde Santa Fe Golf Club

Pine Shadows Golf CoursePine Shadows Golf Course is a “must golf” nine hole course located in Cotton-wood at the base of the Mingus Mountains and winding through out the Mescal Gulch. It offers challenging fun for golfers of all skill levels with its abundant wildlife and amazing views. It also boasts the areas most reasonable rates and great course conditions year round. Visit our website at www.pineshadows-golfcourse.com

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Oakcreek Country ClubSedona’s original golf course, The Oakcreek Country Club, is one of the signature golf experiences in all of Arizona. Oakcreek Country Club has become something rare in the world of lei-sure golf--a course that combines breathtaking scenery, out-standing course conditions, a truly enjoyable and challenging layout, and affordable membership and daily play rates. De-signed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and Robert Trent Jones, Jr., a

the golf course is routed through mature pine trees that cast shade during the warmer months of the year. The traditional layout show-cases sweeping doglegs, gen-erous fairways, challenging greenside bunker complexes, and raised bentgrass greens. During the golfer’s day, views of Sedona’s picturesque red rock formations stand in strik-ing contrast to the lush green of the golf course, which is

meticulously kept throughout the year.

The challenge-level of Oakcreek Country Club is high, but the course is truly player-friendly. Designed around Robert Trent Jones’ concept that “every hole should be a hard par, and an easy bogey”, the course calls for precise tee shots, a sharp short game and a steady putter, but allows some room for error for mid-to-high handicap players. The course also plays host to the biggest professional-level tournament in Northern Arizona, The Sedona Open, which is held in the summer.

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TuzigootTuzigoot (Apache for “crooked water”) is the remnant of a Sina-guan village built between 1125 and 1400. It crowns the summit of a long ridge that rises 120 feet above the Verde Valley. The origi-nal pueblo was two stories high in places and had 77 ground-floor rooms. There were few exterior doors; entry was by way of ladders through openings in the roofs. The village began as a small cluster of rooms that were inhabited by about 50 persons for a hundred years. In the 1200s the population doubled and doubled again as refugee farmers, fleeing drought in outlying areas, settled here. (lo-cated in the Clarkdale area.

Jerome Perched on the steep slopes of Cleopatra Hill on Mingus Moun-tain at an elevation of between 5400 ft. and 7000 ft. lies the once roaring mining town of Jerome. Once the third most populous community in Arizona, Jerome was founded in 1876, with a peak population of 15,000 in 1919. The community now has a small but dedicated population of over 500 persons who have rallied to res-cue its historic and scenic treasures from neglect and deterioration.

A thriving artist colony and tourist attraction, this unique and quaint old town now houses gift shops, eateries and art galleries along its cobblestoned streets. Historical interests bring many visi-tors to Jerome, but another lure is its spectacular setting.

Route 89A is the entry point for Jerome. Driving south, the high-way rises almost 2,000 ft. above Clarkdale as it twists and winds past an extraordinary residential community of unusual and col-orful decor surrounded by lush gardens. The view encompasses much of the Verde Valley with the striking red rocks of Sedona to the north. The entire Town of Jerome is designated as a Na-tional Historic Landmark.

Lake Montezuma/RimrockMcGuireville Lake Montezuma, Rimrock and McGuireville are part of the Verde Valley, centered in Arizona’s Yavapai County. The Valley is surround-ed by national forest lands with Wet Beaver Creek flowing through it. Interstate 17 crosses the Valley north and south connecting Phoenix and Flagstaff. Lake Montezuma takes its name from the nearby famous Montezuma Castle, Montezuma Well and Indian ru-ins. Rimrock was named for a dude ranch that was located near the community. Rimrock’s post office, established in 1929, serves the area residents. McGuireville was for many years called “The Station” due to the gas service Eugene McGuire offered to travelers on their way from Camp Verde to Stoneman Lake.

Day Trips

Cornville/Page Springs The Cornville and Page Springs area is located between Cot-tonwood and Sedona. Several housing developments are scat-tered throughout this picturesque area of rolling hills, ranches and small farms. Oak Creek flows gently through here creating a greenbelt of lush trees and shrubs. There are several wineries in the area. Page Springs Fish Hatchery, the largest in the state is located along Oak Creek in the community of Page Springs. The hatchery raises rainbow and brown trout that are shipped out to stock rivers, streams and lakes throughout Arizona. The hatchery provides 60% of the rainbow trout that are raised by state hatcheries. There are three parts to the hatchery system, the main hatchery and raceways where the fish are raised, two nature areas on both ends and a trail along the creek with picnic tables and benches at sev-eral locations. This is also a haven for bird watchers.

Verde Canyon RailroadThe Verde Canyon Railroad line was built from 1911 to 1912 to haul copper from the Clarkdale, Arizona smelter to the vast ex-panses of the West. Part of the journey is the colorful narration about the remnants of a bygone era; conveying observations of the beauty, history, wildlife, and geology that are an integral part of the Verde Canyon.

The Verde Canyon is home to many indigenous and migratory birds, the most notable of which is the American bald eagle. Na-tive quail, red-tailed hawks and a wide variety of ducks are visible from the train. Passengers are likely to see deer and javelina along the river’s edge, while beaver and otters are seen occasionally.



Sedona/Oak Creek Canyon Situated in the heart of a strikingly beautiful geological area that has mesmerized visitors for years, this unique community of Sedona is surrounded by massive crimson and buff sandstone monoliths standing in artistic contrast with pinon, juniper and cypress trees. Add to this the spectacular Oak Creek Canyon Rd. leading north and climbing 12 miles up, each turn more breath-taking than the last with lush vegetation, craggy canyons, syca-mores, oak and cottonwood.

Complementing the magnificence of these natural cre-ations is the delightfully charming Arts and Crafts Village of “Tlaquepaque,” situated in the heart of Sedona. Meaning “the best of everything,” Tlaquepaque is truly a fitting name for this Spanish Colonial Village.

Displays by several well known Arizona artisans, intriguing one-of-a-kind shops, fine restau-rants, sunny flower-filled courtyards, graceful old sycamores, colorful tiles, fountains and carillons combine to create an un-forgettable ambiance.

Montezuma Well Montezuma Well has all the surprise of a lake and fairly lush veg-etation in the midst of desert. The well is a limestone sink formed long ago by the collapse of an immense underground cavern. The springs that feed it flow continuously. Both the Hohokam and Sinagua irrigated crops with its waters. Traces of their irrigation ditches, thickly coated with lime, can be seen.

The Hohokam pit-house on view was built about 1100. The Sinaguan dwellings here vary in size from large pueblos of 55 rooms to one-room houses. Between 1125 and 1400 about 150 to 200 Sinaguans lived here. (north of Camp Verde off I-17)

Montezuma CastleSinagua farmers began building this five-story, 20-room dwell-ing early in the 12th century. It stands in a cliff recess a hundred feet above the valley. Early settlers marveled at the structure and thought mistakenly that it was Aztecan in origin. A short dis-tance west is Castle A, once an imposing six-story apartment with about 45 rooms, now a badly deteriorated ruin. This dwelling was built against the base of the cliff. The creek was a reliable source of water, and there was fertile land on the nearby terrace. (north of Camp Verde off I-17)

Day Trips Continued

The Yavapai-Apache Nation The Yavapai-Apache Nation (population 1,600), federally recog-nized as a sovereign entity, comprises five separate parcels of trust land dedicated to descendents of the Wipukyipai (Yavapai) and Dil Zhee (Tonto Apache) peoples.

The Yavapai speak the Yuman dialect, the Apache People speak the Athabascan dialect. Inter-tribal contacts over the centuries have caused some borrowing of cultural aspects such as hous-ing, marriages, dress, alliances in warfare, and even language. But the two were distinct tribes practicing their own way of life with their own ceremonies and societal functions for hundreds of years before their first European contact. Each tribe inhabited the Verde Valley-Prescott area during that early period. Hills, val-leys and canyons hold many sacred places and contribute to their heritage. Spiritual ties to the land remain strong.

Incremental acquisition of land holdings since the return began has resulted in today’s total of 652 acres, held in trust by federal au-thority for all Yavapai-Apache generations. These parcels are listed by the Department of Interior as the Camp Verde Reservation (458 acres off Middle Verde Road west of Interstate 17), three parcels nearby in Camp Verde, one in Rimrock and one in Clarkdale.

With the opening in 1995 of the Cliff Castle Casino (off Interstate 17, exit 289 at Camp Verde), the Nation began a period of economic growth that has made it the largest employer in the Verde Valley.

Revenues generated from the tribally owned and operated casino have enabled the Nation to raise the community’s standard of liv-ing, supply additional services to older persons, provide educa-tional opportunity for all ages, fund tribal cultural programs and foster several new businesses.



RestaurantsCottonwood n�n�n�n�n�RestaurantsAbbie’s Kitchen778 N Main St .................................. 634-3300

Bing’s Burger Station 794 N Main St. ................................... 649-1718

Blazin’ M Chuckwagon 1875 Mabery Ranch Rd ................. 634-0334

Brandis Kitchen1695 E Cottonwood St. ..................634-4121

China Buffet 2180 E State Route 89a ..................634-5938

Conchos Mexican Restaurant1124 N Main St. ............................... 649-9680

Crema Coffee & Creamery 917 N Main St.................................... 649-5785

Dennys Restaurant2211 E State Route 89a .................. 639-3805

El Patio Bar & Grill 1695 E Cottonwood St ...................634-0158

El Toreo2181 E State Route 89a ................. 649-0416

Emilio’s Mexican Rest.1010 N Main St ................................ (283-6331

Eribertos Mexican Food1000 S Main St. ................................649-9904

Georgies Cafe517 N 12th St. ....................................639-0751

Golden Dragon1675 East Cottonwood St ............ 634-0588

Greek Cafe468 S Main St .....................................639-2900

Hobo Joe’s Coffee Shop660 E Mingus Ave. ...........................634-2651

Hog Wild705 N Main St. ...................................639-3232

Jerona Java Cafe677 E Mingus Ave ............................639-1234

Juanitas Taqueria611 E State Route 89a ................... 634-4670

Mai Thai On Main157 S Main St. ................................... 649-2999

Ming House888 S Main S ..................................... 639-2885

Mr C’s Cheesesteak & Subs ...... 649-1899609 E State Route 89a

Nate’s Cowboy Cafe ........ 639-3838206 S Main St

Nicks Italian925 N Main St. .................................. 634-9626

Number 1 Sandwich Shop755 E State Route 89a ................... 639-0217

Old Town Red Rooster Cafe901 N Main St ................................... 649-8100

Old Town Cafe1025 N Main St ................................ 634-5980

Pepe’s Cafe 324 S Main St .................................... 634-6262

Players Sports Bar & Grill1100 S State Route 260 ................ 634-3966

Randalls Restaurant891 S Main St. ................................... 634-0043

15. Quince Grill & Cantina747 S Main St .................................... 634-7087

Sizzler1041 S State Route 260................. 634-3605

Strombolli’s Restaurant321 S Main St. .................................. 634-3838

Tavern Grill914 N Main St. .................................. 634-6669

Pizza ......................................4 Sons Pizza Depot1100 S State Route 260 .................639-1200

Acme Pizzeria280 S Main St. ................................... 634-2263

Domino’s Pizza415 S Main St. ................................... 634-7800

Little Caesars Pizza841 S Main St. ................................... 634-3355

Mythos Pizza ............................. 634-57773900 E Western Dr

Papa Murphys Take N Bake Pizza 976 S Main St. ................................... 639-3113

Pizza Hut Of Arizona472 S Main St. ................................... 634-8212

Pizza Pizzazz468 S Main St .................................... 649-8900

Vinnies New York PizzaSawmill Square Shopping Ctr .......... 646-3333

Area Code 928 unless otherwise noted

Resources



Camp Verde n�n�n�n�n�nRestaurantsBabes Round Up90 N Montezuma Castle Hwy ..... 567-6969

Betos Corner10 E Cliff House Dr. ......................... 567-8897

Casa Antigua Mexican 522 W Finnie Flat Rd ...................... 567-6300

Cliff Castle Casino Rest.335 W Middle Verde Rd ................ 567-6611

Denny’s1630 W State Route 260 ............... 567-9505

E-Bar 3611 Old State Hwy 279 ............... 567-5893

Hideway Family Restaurant522 W Finnie Flat Rd ...................... 567-0351

Johnny Rockets353 W Middle Verde Rd. ............... 567-5158

Keith’s Sports Cafe522 W Finnie Flat Rd ...................... 567-7157

Ming House288 S Main St. ................................... 567-9488

Salt Mine Cellar212 W Finnie Flat Rd ...................... 567-3126

Simply Gary’s37 W Hollamon St ........................... 567-9218

Storyteller’s Steakhouse555 W Middle Verde Rd ................ 567-7905

Sweet Grace 37 W Hollamon St ............................567-7264

Valley View Restaurant102 W Arnold St ................................567-8528

Verde Cafe358 S Main St. ....................................567-6521

Fast Food ..............................Burger King365 N Goswick Way ........................ 567-3401

Dairy Queen 1580 W State Route 260 ................567-3229

Kentucky Fried Chicken362 N Goswick Way ........................ 567-7011

McDonald’s1703 W State Route 260 ............... 567-4388

Quizno’s Classic Subs1620 W State Route 260 ............... 567-8885

Sonic Drive In350 Castle Ln .................................... 567-7062

Subway1673 W State Route 260 ............... 567-2315

Taco Bell1650 W State Route 260 ............... 567-5118

Pizza ......................................Crustys Pizza 522 W Finnie Flats Rd. ................... 567-6444

Domino’s Pizza452 W Finnie Flats Rd. ................... 554-0999

Famous Pizza1620 W State Route 260 ............... 567-7200

Lawmans Pizza497 S Main St .....................................567-5888

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Asylum Restaurant 200 Hill St .......................................... 639-3197

Belgian Jenny’s Pizza412 Main St ......................................... 639-3141

Flatiron Cafe 416 Main St ........................................634-2733

Grapes Restaurant And Bar 111 Main St ..................................... 639-8477

The Haunted Hamburger 410 N Clark St .................................. 634-0554

Jerome Winery240 Hull Ave. ......................................634-7033

Mile High Grill & Spirits309 Main Street ............................... 634-5094

Paul & Jerrys Saloon206 Main St ....................................... 634-2603

Cornville n�n�n�n�n�n�n

Grasshopper Grill 1130 S Page Springs Rd ................ 649-9211

Harry’s Hidaway Restaurant10990 E Cornville Rd ...................... 639-2222

Manzanita Restaurant 11425 E Cornville Rd ...................... 634-8851

Page Springs Restaurant 1975 N Page Springs Rd .............. 649-0830

Verde Santa Fe Grill645 S Verde Santa Fe Pkwy ......... 649-3541

Vince’s Restaurant9375 E Cornville Rd ........................ 634-4063

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Su Casa 1000 Main St. .................................... 634-2771


Resources Resources



Organizations & Clubs Resources

Astronomers of Verde ValleyContact [email protected] Box 1270, Clarkdale, AZ

Cottonwood DBC (Duplicate Bridge) Cottonwood Village 201 E Mingus AvenueCottonwood, AZ. 86326 Phone: 639-3464

Cottonwood Toastmasters Cottonwood Village Retirement Center 201 E. Mingus Avenue Cottonwood, AZ. 86326 12:00 pm, Monday Phone: 300-4277

Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus Pine Council1893 S Shawnee Trl Cottonwood, AZ 86326 Phone: 646-9536

Knights Of Columbus, Verde Council# 2493 P.O. Box 2781 Cottonwood, AZ 86326

Loyal Order Of Moose Verde Valley #1449 1051 S Broadway St Clarkdale, AZ 86324

Mingus Gem & Mineral ClubPO Box 1284, 86326 Phone: 284-0484 Email: [email protected] Verde Manor Club House, 3400 Goddard Rd.

The Sedona Car ClubAuto enthusiasts from Sedona and sur-rounding communities. The Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Sedona Community Center at 2645 Melody Lane.

Sedona Referrals Club Exchange of business referrals 1780 E Birch St #16 Cottonwood, AZ 86326 (928) 649-2218

The Sierra ClubWebsite: arizona.sierraclub.org

Simply Singles Bowling, dinners, dancing, cards, hiking, etc. Phone: 567-5555

Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters 830 S Main St Ste 1-H Cottonwood, AZ 86326 (928) 634-9789 Verde Valley Amateur Radio Organizationwww.vvara.org

Verde Valley Computer ClubCottonwood, AZ. 86326 vvcclub.com

Verde Valley 4 Wheelers PO Box 3562 Cottonwood, AZ. 86326 Phone: 634-8927 Meets first Tuesday of the month at 747 S. Main St. Cottonwood, AZ 86326

Verde Valley Amateur Radio AssociationP.O. Box 1489, Cottonwood, AZ [email protected]


AVAPAIITLE AGENCY

www.2yta.com 716 South Main St.Cottonwood, AZ 86326Telephone (928) 634-7591Fax (855) [email protected]

Tami L. BurressEscrow Officer

“Where Excellence

is Tradition”

(928) 634-5544(928) 282-1490

Email: [email protected] S. Main Street

Cottonwood, Arizona 86326

Sexton Realty

Serving Cottonwood, The Verde Valley and

Sedona for over 59 years

Toll Free 1-800-657-2774www.c21sextonrealty.com

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

• Residential • Commercial• Acreage • Investments • Relocation



Area Code 928 unless otherwise notedPlaces of Worship

Camp VerdeBread of Life Mission ............................................. 567-69311575 S Sullivan Rd.

Calvary Chapel Of Camp Verde ............................. 567-2171514 Main Street

Camp Verde Christian Church .............................. 567-9784621 E Howards Rd.

Church Of Christ-Verde Valley ...............................567-53172001 N Arena Del Loma Rd.

Church of Jesus Christ of LDS ............................... 567-3206360 S 5th St.

First Southern Baptist Church ...............................567-33245th and Hollamon Lane

New Beginnings Church Of Nazarene ................. 567-6336644 S 7th St.

St Frances Cabrini Catholic Church ...................... 567-3543781 S. Cliffs Parkway

Seventh Day Adventist Church ............................ 567-42811406 N Boot Hill Dr.

ClarkdaleBethany Baptist Church ........................................ 634-76071620 Russell St.

CottonwoodCalvary Chapel ....................................................... 634-4100465 S Calvary Way

Cottonwood Assembly Of God ............................. 634-4321750 E Mingus Ave.

Cottonwood Baptist Church ................................. 634-0917102 E Pima St

Emmanuel Fellowship ........................................... 634-30341580 E Fir St.

Resources

Evangel Worship Center Foursquare Church ......634-5809Mingus & 14th St.

Faith Baptist Church .............................................. 649-12522650 S Union Dr.

Faith Lutheran Church .......................................... 634-7876PO Box 3732 Po Box 3732

First Southern Baptist Church .............................. 634-73881020 Camino Real

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church............ 634-2933700 N Bill Gray Rd.

Jehovah’s Witnesses .............................................634-96961310 S State Route 260

Mountain View United Methodist Church ..........634-8857901 S 12th St.

One In Christ Church .............................................646-60282080 S Hwy 260

Peace Lutheran Church ......................................... 634-87271450 E Fir St

River Community Fellowship ...............................649-99831750 E Villa Dr

Spirit Of Joy Lutheran Church .............................. 634-4102240 Jennifer Ln Ste 206

Trinity Fellowship Church of God ........................ 634-3555412 N 10th St.

Verde Baptist ......................................................... 634-3645102 South Willard

Verde Valley Presbyterian Church ....................... 634-00191500 E Hombre Dr.

Verde Valley Reformed Chapel (OPC) .................. 649-9520

Vineyard Christian Fellowship ............................. 634-2459810 W Mingus Ave.

AAA DISCOUNTMINI * STORAGE

Bonnie & Cliff Davis, Managers1055 S. Camino Real Cottonwood, Arizona 86326

Phone: (928) 649-1123Fax; (928) 649-8434

Emergency cell #: (928) 848-0543

Cottonwood & Camp Verde

(928)-634-9566 or 567-3580www.westcottfuneralhome.com

Steve & April Palmer, ownersAdvance need planning available & encouraged



ResourcesArea Code 928 unless otherwise noted

Business InformationCamp Verde Chamber Of Commerce ...................................567-9294Cottonwood Chamber Of Commerce ..................................634-7593 Jerome Chamber of Commerce .............................................634-2900Cottonwood Foundation for Economic Development ........634-7593Old Town Association ................................................................634-9468

MediaTelevisionCable One ......................................................................................634-9677 Central Arizona Satellite ............................................................567-5400Centerstate Equipment .............................................................567-3433

NewspaperArizona Republic The .................................................................213-0700Auto Index .....................................................................................649-9260Bugle The ........................................................................................567-4101Camp Verde Journal The ...........................................................567-3341Cottonwood Journal Extra .......................................................634-8551El Latino Newspaper ..................................................................649-2120

RadioCat 100.1 FM ..................................................................................204-9228COOL 96.7 KWMX Listener Line .............................................596-2665KAHM-Calm Radio .......................................................................445-7800 KFLX FM 105.1 The Eagle Listener Line ................................779-5954 KKLD Storming Oldies 98.3 FM ...............................................634-5553

Medical ReferenceBradshaw Mountain Diagnostic Lab ....................................634-0495Northern Arizona Hospice .......................................................639-6676Verde Valley Medical Center ....................................................634-2251

Municipal OfficesCamp VerdeTown Hall ........................................................................................567-6631Community Development .......................................................567-8513Municipal Court ...........................................................................567-6635Library ...........................................................................................567-3414Public Works - Streets .................................................................567-0534Marshal 567-6621

ClarkdaleTown Hall ........................................................................................634-9591Fire Department (non-emergency) ......................................639-4591Library ...........................................................................................634-1691Police (non-emergency) ............................................................634-7240Public Works - Streets .................................................................634-5923

Cottonwood City Hall ...........................................................................................634-5526Building Department .................................................................634-5505Fire Department (non-emergency) ......................................634-2741Municipal Court ...........................................................................634-9770Parks & Recreation ......................................................................639-3200Municipal Pool ..............................................................................634-7468Police Department (non-emergency) ..................................634-4246Public Works ..................................................................................634-8033Waste Water Treatment Center ...............................................634-3413

County & State OfficesYavapai County Government ..................................................639-8100Constable - Verde Valley ............................................................639-5827Dept of Economic Security ......................................................634-7561Justice of the Peace - Verde Valley .........................................639-5820Recorder .........................................................................................639-5807Sheriff ...........................................................................................567-7710Superior Court ..............................................................................567-7741Camp Verde Post Office .............................................................567-3175Clarkdale Post Office ..................................................................634-5312Cornville Post Office ...................................................................634-4900Cottonwood Post Office ............................................................634-9526Jerome Post Office ......................................................................634-8241

PetsHumane Society-Verde Valley ................................................634-7387

Telephone ServiceAT &T ....................................................................................(800) 222-0300CenturyLink ........................................................................ (800) 244-1111

Important Numbers

Northern Arizona Mortgage Corp.Shelly White-Collier NMLS No. 183655Jenise Nyquist NMLS No. 303971Wendy Weber NMLS No. 254441

MB 6104 NMLS No. 166023..

928-634-4251 O928-634-7069 F

707 East Mingus Ave. • Ste. 601Cottonwood, aZ 86326

[email protected]

Taylor Waste

“Service taylored to your needs!”

CHRIS TAYLOROwnerLocally Owned & OperatedPh (928) 649-2662

319 S. 6th St.P.O. Box 3218

Cottonwood, AZ 86326Fax (928) 649-6103

www.taylorwaste.com


Important Numbers Continued



TransportationAirport ...........................................................................................634-5635Transit (CATS) ................................................................................634-2287Yavapai Bus Tours ............................................................ (800) 834-6491

Car RentalsBudget Rent A Car .......................................................................649-9941Enterprise Rent-A-Car .............................................................. 634-0049

Taxi Red Rock Taxi ................................................................................634-7777

UtilitiesArizona Public Service ....................................................(800) 253-9405Cottonwood ..................................................................................634-2246Unisource Cottonwood Office ................................................ 634-5555John Graves Propane ................................................ 567-2425 Vehicle RegistrationAs a new resident to the State of Arizona, you are required to ob-tain an Arizona driver license and to register your vehicles in this State. 1-800-251-5866

Physical Inspection of the Vehicle

Emissions Test See the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality CarCare program for more information.

Vehicle Insurance Minimum levels of financial responsibility are: $15,000 bodily injury liability for one person and $30,000 for two or more persons and $10,000 property damage liability

Proof of Ownership

Loan Information All liens on your existing title will be recorded on the new Arizona title unless you provide an original lien clear-ance from the lender

Signatures All applicants listed on the application for Arizona title must sign the application. An original, notarized power of attorney is acceptable to allow an appointed person to sign on behalf of one or more of the owners.

Voter RegistrationRegister online at www.servicearizona.comMail-in forms are available at County recorder’s offices Political party offices Driver license offices Most city clerk’s offices League of Women Voters The Secretary of State’s Website Post Offices

Resources

Bell Trail, Camp Verde

Naomi McKeeverDesignated Broker

918 N. Main St. Suite ACottonwood, AZ 86326

928-634-1099

Buy what you want ...RENT what you need!

Construction - Home - AutoMoving Trucks - Propane

403 South 6th St. 634-7939verdevalleyrentals.com

Parties - Weddings - EventsTents - Chairs - Tables - Dishes

740 Airpark Way 649-9501verveeventsandtents.com



Annual Events

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July ---------------------------------------------------19-20 Cornfest Camp Verde20 Arcosanti Italian Night Join us for an evening of Italian

food & elegant live music. 5-9pm www.arcosanti.org/scheduled_events Dinner + concert

tickets are $40 for adults and $30 for students.

August -----------------------------------------------6 National Night Out 5:30-8pm at Kids Park in Cottonwood,

Cottonwood Police Department is host

September -----------------------------------------20-22 13th Annual Thunder Valley Rally Old Town, fun, food,

music, prizes, Poker Run, KA Cycles Bike Show 928-639-3200 or www.cottonwoodaz.gov/parksrec/thunder-valley-rally/28 25th Annual Verde River Day Dead Horse Ranch State

Park. 9am- 3pm www.cottonwoodchamberaz.org27 Festival of Native American Film 7pm www.nafestival.com Sedona Creative Life CenterTBA Tom Sawyer Day Fort Verde State Historical Park annual

volunteer workday

October ---------------------------------------------5 Early Settler’s Day Clemenceau Heritage Museum 634-286812 Annual Rhythm & Ribs Event Cottonwood Kids Park,

11am-10pm www.azrhythmandribs.com 12-13 Fort Verde Days Fort Verde State Historical Park17 Art. Wine. Dine. on the Rocks 5-9pm Hilton Sedona Can-

yon Ballroom & Kiva Patio, Village of Oak Creek. www.vvcaregivers.org 19 Verde Valley Grape Stomp Fun Run, www.verdevalleygrapestomp5k.chirrpy.com/11-12 --- Ghost Walk - Jerome’s history comes alive in a guided

drama throughout the town. 928-634-106611-13 Annual Fort Verde Days Camp Verde Community Center 19 Spook weekend – 11am on Main Street, Jerome23 Sedona Plein Air Festival comes to Jerome - 9am to 3pm

928-649-227726 Jerome Fire Department Auxiliary Halloween Ball 8pm-1am - Spook Hall 928 634-3034 28-29 Invitational American Indian Art Show is a juried show

inside the Camp Verde Community Center31 Clarkdales Halloween on Main all day

November ------------------------------------------9 Zeke Taylor Barbecue Clemenceau Heritage Museum. ---

634-28689-10 Firing Pin Enterprises - Gun Show Verde Valley Fair

Grounds. 485-0437TBA Jerome Lights up the Mountain - 6:00pm - 928 634 2900

December ------------------------------------------6-15 27th AnnualMade in Clarkdale Art Show and Sale - Clark

Memorial Clubhouse7 Chocolate Walk/Christmas Parade/Christmas Tree Light-

ing 634-7593 Victorian Christmas Wreath & Ornament-making work-

shop 11am-2pm Fort Verde State Park

December ------------------------------------------7 Santa Comes to Clarkdale 11am – 1pm: Clark Memorial

Clubhouse7-1/5 Victorian Christmas at Fort Verde homes decorated in a

Victorian Christmas fashion13 Caroling in the Park in Clarkdale 928-639- 2400TBA Camp Verde Christmas Light Parade 6pm

2014 -------------------------------------February --------------------------------------------8 Arts & Crafts American Style ------ Clemenceau Heritage Museum 9am - 4pm 634-286815 Buffalo Soldiers Fort Verde Historic State Park 567-3275

March ------------------------------------------------TBA The Verde Valley Highland Games 771-1218

April --------------------------------------------------TBA History of the Soldier Fort Verde Historic State Park 567-3275TBA Brian Mickelsen Memorial Run 1/2 marathon, 10K and

2-mile run/walk in Cottonwood 639-3200TBA Verde Valley Birding & Nature Fest Dead Horse State Park

639-337430-5/4 Verde Valley Fair 634-3290 Cottonwood

May ---------------------------------------------------TBA Verde Valley Relay for Life Mingus Union High School in

Cottonwood 649-0211TBA 49h Annual Jerome Home Tour – 928 634 2900


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Customer Satisfaction is Top Priority

www.lawlerconstructionaz.com#160972 KB-01 Res. & Comm.

Visit our website for references and photos

(928) 634-5433In Our 28th Year of Business

Building Homes that Last

Lawler Construction was established in 1985 by Jim and Cindy Lawler to build residential custom homes

and commercial projects.

A Tradition of QualityToday, computers, electronics and sophisticated equipment have

become the “tools of our trade”. But people—not machines—make and keep promises. Our clients know that they can rely on us to

deliver what we promise and that commitment will never change.

Mesquite Hills Investments LLC reserves the right to change, alter, and/or discontinue our standard features, options, materials, specifications, dimensions, designs and price without notice or obligation.

Connie Bills - [email protected]

Tahona Epperson - [email protected]

Newly constructed homes featuring 2-4 bedrooms between 1275-1781 sq.ft. With some introductory priced floor plans starting below $200,000

Model located at 1853 Horseshoe Bend Circle,Cottonwood, AZ 86326.

Open Weds-Sat 10-4 or by appointmentNote: Times & Model location subject to change.

May call ahead for an appointment.

DIRECTIONSFrom I-17 (Phoenix):Exit at Hwy 260. Turn left towards Cottonwood/ Hwy 89A. Continue approximately 12 miles on Hwy 260 to S. Main Street. Turn left onto S. Main Street. Turn left onto Hwy 89A / E . Cottonwood Street. Continue approximately 1.7 miles on 89A. Turn left at W. Mingus Avenue and proceed 1 mile to Mesquite Hills Drive. Turn right on Mesquite Hills Drive and turn right into the Model Center.

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All homes feature elegant kitchens including granite counter tops, Master suites with full walk-in closets,

ceramic tile, high-quality construction including engineered post-tension foundations, dual pane vinyl windows, 8’ tall

garage doors among many other features.

Stop by the models today to see all that the Mesquite Hills Community has to offer.

www.MesquiteHillsCottonwood.com

Lawler Construction, Inc.Builder of Mesquite Hills

Community

Built by Lawler

Construction, Inc.


There’s a reason homeownership is the foundation of the American Dream.

Over time, owning your home has proved to be a good decision. And while lately the economy has presented some challenges, it has also helped us focus on what matters most. It’s reminded us that home is where we make memories, build our future and feel comfortable and secure. When you’re ready, a REALTOR®, a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, can help you find the home that’s right for you. REALTORS® are prepared—to answer your questions, show you options and guide you home.

©2010 National Association of REALTORS®.

HouseLogic.com/buyandsell

Every market’s different, call a REALTOR® today.

Sedona Verde Valley Association of REALTORS

®

Sedona, AZ

928-282-5409

www.svvar.com


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