YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1916 Ajo, Pima County, Arizona

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Volume 90 Number 17 ©2014

Ajo Christmas Eve 2013

Ajoites, families, friends, and neighbors had a merry Christmas Eve. Old tradtions were followed and a few new ones were added. More pictures appear on pages 6 & 9.

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Charles Nixon

Charles Edward Nixon, 82, died in Casa Grande on December 23, 2013. He was born May 28, 1931, in McCurtain, Oklahoma. Mr. Nixon lived in Ajo for many years. At the time of his death he was making his home in Coolidge. A miner, he worked in the crusher. Services were led by Pastor Betty Miller at First Assembly of God Church in Coolidge on Monday, December 30. Arrangements were by Cole & Maud Coolidge Chapel.

Donna Ontiveros

Donna Ontiveros died in St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Phoenix on December 25, 2013. No service information was available.

Ajo man died, wife injured in rollover

Tragedy followed close on the heels of holiday cheer for the Krznarich family. About 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, near milepost 25 on State Route 85 north of Ajo, a tire blew out on the vehicle being driven by Frank Krznarich, causing it to roll over. Krznarich, 70, died of his injuries. His wife Annie, 66, was seriously injured. She is currently hospitalized at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix where it is hoped she will make a full recovery. Burial will probably be in a veteran’s cemetery in the Phoenix area. The family is waiting for Annie Krznarich’s condition to improve before completing funeral plans.

Obituaries

The Ajo Copper News does not charge for obituaties, though they are written or edited to fit the newspaper’s style and format. The newspaper has forms people may fill out to make sure nothing important is forgotten. Request a form by stopping by the office at 10 Pajaro, mailing a letter to Ajo Copper News, P.O. Box 39, Ajo, AZ 85321; calling 520387-7688; or sending an e-mail to [email protected] with Obituary in the subject line.

Due to personnel absences, the Sheriff’s Log will not be available until mid-January when several weeks will be combined.

A Far Bigger Story A wonderful little book I just read reminds me that this life is like arriving at a movie theater 40 minutes after the feature film started. I am at a disadvantage to know what the story is all about. That is often how life is, isn’t it? We don’t see the big picture. Likewise, Christmas is not the whole story God is telling, but a pivotal chapter in a far larger story. This is what all of the Bible points to; God intervening in history, turning the tide in the cosmic drama of good against evil. Every classic story ever written has a villain, victims, and a hero. God has chosen us to perform a vital role in His story—even though we may feel plopped in the middle of it, confused. But no matter what our part is, small or great, if we are on God’s side of the drama, we will find that deep, abiding peace that the world cannot give. Christmas happened. God invaded our world. Until that day we see Him again, we will still sometimes wonder how all the pieces fit together. But peace and joy comes to our hearts, when we believe that — because of Christmas, the story will end well. — Walt Puciata, M.Div, in association with Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church. Contact him at [email protected] The Paper Pulpit features homilies by local ministers through the Ajo Pastors Association.

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TEMPERATURES Max Min Sunday, Dec. 22 63˚ 40˚ Monday, Dec. 23 65˚ 40˚ Tuesday, Dec. 24 68˚ 43˚ Wednesday, Dec. 25 68˚ 43˚ Thursday, Dec. 26 68˚ 43˚ Weekday weather information provided by Freeport-McMoRan. For the week, expect sunny skies, highs in the 60s and lows in the 40s according to weather.com online.

Samaritans to meet on Monday

The Ajo Samaritans will meet at 4 p.m. on Monday, January 6, at Roadrunner Java.  The Ajo Samaritans help provide legal humanitarian aid for migrants in distress in the nearby desert, says Kathi Sikora. “Volunteers from Tucson Samaritans helped train local teams to help save lives in the Sonoran Desert near us,” said Sikora. She noted the next training session will be Sunday, January 5, from 1:30 - 5 p.m. at the Southside Presbyterian Church, 317 W 23rd Street in Tucson. Training in Ajo could be arranged if there was enough interest. She suggests that anyone with questions about the training in Tucson call 520-5498903. Sikora said anyone interested in learning more about the group is welcome to attend the Monday meeting in Ajo. For information or to sign up for local training, call 387-6717 or 387-5649.

1st-class postage to increase to 49¢

As of January 26, a first-class stamp will cost 49¢, up from 46¢. There will be similar increases in the cost to mail bills, magazines, and advertising materials. There is no increase in postcard rates. The increase – 4.3% - was approved by the US Postal Service’s regulator December 24, and is in addition to a 1.7% increase, an amount equal to inflation, approved in November. The Postal Service had requested that the higher rates would be permanent, but the Postal Regulatory Commission rejected that proposal. The Postal Service lost $5 billion in the 2013 fiscal year which ended September 30. The January 26 increase is expected to boost revenue by $1.8 billion annually.

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Ajo Church of Christ

Meets at 1351 N. Sartillion 8:30 a.m. Sundays Contact 387-6450

Ajo Calvary Baptist Church 740 Rocalla, Phone 387-6242

Pastor Rob Bible Study Hour... Sun., 9:30 am Morning Worship Sun., 10:45 am Evening Worship........ Sun., 6 pm Wednesday Service.............6 pm Youth Group............ Wed. 6-7 pm Prayer Meeting ......... Tues., 8 am

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Kingdom Hall of Ajo Church of God Jehovah’s Witnesses 1900 N. 2nd Ave 387-3537

Sunday School ...............9:30 a.m. Sun. Morning Worship ..10:30 a.m. Sun. ............................10 a.m. Sun. Evening Worship.....6:00 p.m. Thurs. ......................7:30 p.m. Wednesday Service ......6:30 p.m. No Collection - Everyone Welcome 387-6814 1540 Wolsey St.

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Father Peter Nwachukwu 101 Rocalla Office 387-7049 Rectory 387-6561 Sat. Mass ...........................6 p.m. Sun. Mass .....................8:00 a.m. Sun. Mass ...................10:00 a.m. Confessions.......Sat., 5-5:30 p.m.

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Ajo Federated Church 101 Lomita Avenue 387-6033 Pastor Jeannie Morago

Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church USA 400 Palo Verde Church 387-7374 Stated Supply - The Rev.Robert Johnston

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Sunday Worship ....10:45 a.m. Sunday Service................11 a.m.

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Ring in the New Year Desert tree salvage began in Ajo in 1980 when this tree in Mexican Town was dug, boxed, and re-planted in a landscape. An exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix tells the story and recognizes Phil Hebets, founder of the concept. Since then, a million native trees have been saved and used in landscaped yards, malls, and businesses across the state. Ajo residents Don Fedock and Al Dunstan, who were closely associated with the early development of tree salvage, were among the speakers at the exhibit’s dedication on Saturday, December 14. “In the spring of 1980, I purchased an old house in the old Mexican Town section of Ajo that was scheduled for demolition by PD because of mine expansion. I had 90 days to dismantle it before bulldozers leveled the place. A friend, Phil Hebets, who was a landscaper, visited and saw the palo verde next to the house. He commented that there were no native trees available for his desert business and challenged me to dig it, but warned me that no one had done it successfully up to that time,” remembered Fedock during the dedication ceremony. “I dug the tree, it survived, and that was the beginning of desert tree salvage.” Dunstan talked about the early record-keeping techniques and innovative methods used in boxing and moving trees.

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January Birthday Greetings:

Richard Pullum, Clyde Coe, Armando Zevallos Sr, Brenda Zevallos, Jose Luis Valenzuela Sr, Leo Rojo, Tula Gonzales, Concilia Ayala, Rosa P Gonzales, Yvette Montijo, Cheryl Martinez, Sara Perez (94), Ramiro Serventi, Nydia S. Gonzalez, Sue Jordan, Forrest Burkenbine, Rauny Thompson, Belia Oglesby, Virgina Gray, Sandra Vasquez, Ernie Zevallos, Mimi Phillips, Irene Montijo, Cyndi Jones-Sandoval, Richard Russell Jr, Ericka Salcido and Ernesto Ochoa. Love, Toni

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Chewi is a 7-month-old spade calico female cat, who would love to be an only child, according to Pima Animal Care Center staff. For more information call PACC at 387-7502.

WPCCC set first meeting of new year The Western Pima County

Community Council will hold its first meeting of 2014 on Thursday, January 2, at Bud Walker Park at 7 p.m. This month’s agenda will include a presentation by Pima County staffer Gloria Soto, program coordinator/environmental officer for Community Development & Neighborhood Conservation. Deb Miller, special assistant to Supervisor Sharon Bronson, will provide updates on county issues, and will be available an hour before the meeting for discussions. The agenda will include briefings on activities at the Ajo Unified School District, as well as those by representatives from local law-enforcement agencies. There will be the customary call to the floor for issues to be raised, and an opportunity to mention upcoming community events. According to the ad for this week’s WPCCC meeting, it’s anticipated that topics to be raised may include the issue of restricting dogs at public events, and conditions at the 2nd Avenue bridge. New WPCCC board officers for 2014 are Lil, Jones, chair; Freeman Fry, vice-chair; Andrew Sisk, secretary; and Arlene Dreste, treasurer. WPCCC is an elected, nongovernmental community council which provides opportunities for information sharing and public discussion on community topics. Its monthly meetings are open to the public. WPCCC meetings are open to the public.

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By Greg Burton We had a great Christmas at the Ajo Community Golf Course this year! We served more than 100 dinners Christmas Day in the banquet hall and I think everyone had a great time in a nice holiday atmosphere. Even with a cool breeze at game time there was a nice turnout for the Pro-Am game last Friday afternoon. I think all the players were happy to hit the clubhouse for some adult beverages and warm food following the round, as a festive mood prevailed. Greg Burton and his team of Harley Murray, Bob Holden, Jack Tavener, and Dustin Mendez took first even though they only shot one over par. Second went to Frank Milene and his team of Blake Ford, Joe Gonzalez Elaine Murray, and Juan Sanchez. The Men’s Skin game Monday night was really festive after Bob Holden got a skin on #14. Bill Conley got two skins, on #12 and #18, and golfer Norma Steckel’s husband George got one on #17. The Couples game Wednesday was won by Tony and Linda McGarry who shot a net 31, followed by the team of Blake Ford and Liz Baca, and then Milene and Carol Peek. If you are a golfing couple - even if your just passing through - come on out and join our folks in a really nice, no-pressure game that is lots of fun and a great way to meet other golfers. Saturday is our big New Year’s Two-Person Best Ball tournament so come on out and watch the action, enjoy the food and see who wins all the money. We have a real good New Year Golf Special running this week that you can find in our ad in the Copper News. The golf course, along with the bar & restaurant, will be open New Year’s Day. We have free wi-fi, and RV parking for our golfing patrons is always free. Come check out Ajo’s community golf course.

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Ajo students at work in the outdoor edible schoolyard garden classroom.

Schoolyard garden builds on successes

The Ajo Unified School District (AUSD) School Garden Program began in the spring of 2008, driven by then-public health nurse Fran Driver, also an AUSD parent. The program soon partnered with Desert Senita Community Health Center (DSCHC) and grew to include two elementary science and math classes, and three high school culinary arts classes. In spring 2013, AUSD and DSCHC received a small grant that allowed the clinic’s garden program coordinator Melanie Daniel and AUSD Principal Brian MacKenzie to attend the Edible Schoolyard Project training in Berkeley, California. The project’s mission is to prepare graduates to instruct students in essential life skills while supporting academic learning through hands-on classes in organic gardens and kitchen classrooms. The grant also covered some supplies to build the outdoor schoolyard. Located in the elementary courtyard on the AUSD campus, the outdoor Edible Schoolyard Garden classroom is fenced and provides straw bales for seating. Organizers plan to have permanent shade structures. The program is a mandatory class for all pre-K thru 7th-grade students. With the overall focus on science and social studies, this semester included the importance of soil composition, plant parts, planting and the role of earthworms and pollinators. “We are fortunate to have Margot Bissell from Cabeza Prieta Wildlife Refuge partner with us to teach students about the pollinators in the garden and our local environment,” said Daniel. “Nutrition is also part of the plan and each lesson is to be completed with students tasting a morsel of local food which is mostly donated by the community.” The “Get Going Get Growing” (4G) program of the International Sonoran Desert Alliance has been deeply involved, added Daniel. “Interns have been working hands-on all semester and have been important to the success of the program. They help students learn tool safety and planting skills as well as working after school hours to do lots of digging for installation of fencing and irrigation.” Daniel said that community member Robert Sorrels has donated many hours of instruction, labor and supplies to install an irrigation system. “Activities done outside of classroom hours require professional guidance and hard manual labor… Ajo Regional Food Partnership, Ajo Community Garden Consortium, Loma Bonita, Ajo Community Supported Agriculture, and Ajo Garden Club members have donated goods and services, as well. “We plan to continue to grow the program for years to come, and are actively inviting more volunteers to help in the garden classroom in the upcoming 2014 semester.” Those interested in further information or helping with the Ajo Edible Schooly ard Garden should contact Daniel at 387-5594.

CSA became non-profit, adding activities Garden Club to The Ajo Center for Sustainable Agriculture recently achieved a hear talk on bees 501(c)(3) non-profit status. The CSA has been in operation for nearly

six years, establishing and managing community gardens, residential backyard gardens, farmers’ markets, vegetable co-ops, a large chicken coop, along with educational and other horticulture-related activities. The future looks promising, according to CSA founder Nina Altshul. In the coming year the organization plans to recruit additional project leaders, add a second farmers’ market each month, and install a number of infrastructure features at the market garden and at the community farm. The second farmers’ market will tentatively be scheduled for the fourth Saturday of each month. Infrastructure projects include completing the shade structure at the Dolce Vita market garden, installing a shade structure with washing station and outdoor kitchen at the community farm in the Curley courtyard, and repairing the orchard irrigation system. In addition, some improvements will be made on the courtyard chicken coop and garden fencing, and covers will be made for the irrigation valve assemblies. Even an indoor and outdoor walk-in refrigerator is being explored. Donations are still welcome and checks may be made out to Ajo CSA and mailed to 901 Morondo Avenue. For donations involving material items, contact [email protected] online to arrange transfer times. Volunteering at work sessions is also encouraged. Altshul noted that food growers, vendors, and artists should contact the CSA e-mail address prior to bringing wares to the farmers’ market. “Local support of all the food system activities in the past year has been incredible,” said Altshul. “Each time you show up for a work session at the community farm, plant a seed in your garden plot, or share Ajo-grown produce or eggs with your family or friends, you reaffirm the commitment to living a good life in our community right here, right now. Growing and preparing food takes faith, courage, and strength, and I wish plenty of all of those to you in the coming year!”

The next Ajo Garden Club meeting will be in the Ajo Library at 10 a.m., Monday, January 6. After the business meeting, John Cox will speak on “The Life of the Western Honey Bee”, including plants that attract them. Cox has over 15 years’ experience as a beekeeper. The public is welcome to attend meetings. The club undertakes monthly roadside cleanups, recognizes residential and business properties, and hosts socials. Occasional fundraisers are held to support projects. Dues for 2014 are now being accepted. For more information, contact June Nickell at 387-6122.

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(Look for details by email prior to events, in the Ajo Copper News, and at www.cabezaprieta.org .) Friday, January 10: 9:00 am. Executive Board Meeting Wednesday, January 15: 7:00 pm. Sonoran Lecture I: Jesús Garcia * Tuesday, January 21: 6:00 pm. Annual Potluck Party*** Saturday, January 25: 9:00 am. Nature Walk. Meet at Refuge parking lot**. Saturday, January 25: 4:00 pm Childs Mt. Tour. Meet at gate on Ajo Air Force Station Rd. Tuesday, January 28: 7:00 pm. Sonoran Lecture II Rich Davis, “Recapturing the Past through Arrowheads &Archaeology” * * Ajo Ambulance: 1850 N. 2nd Ave. **Refuge parking lot: 1611 N. 2nd Ave. ***Ajo Community Center: Bud Walker Park, 290 W. 5 th St.

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unteers helped with decorations in town. Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteers and Pima County Sheriff’s Department personnel secured the Plaza area and directed traffic, as they do each year. After the glow of the celebration has faded, AIC personnel dismantle the Santa scene and other Christmas paraphernalia in the Plaza and return it to storage. Tapp noted that this is done when employees can find time, and one year the project took until March. Many other volunteers help with myriad other chores before, during, and after the celebration. No single group or person organizes the preparation, the celebration, or the takedown and cleanup. Every organization simply knows what to do and does it, year after year.

Cardenas. The clock that sits on the mantle has been provided by Patti Bush every year since it was presented to her in memory of her husband, the late Jim Bush, who guided the sleigh for many decades as the community’s fire chief. Ajo/Gibson Volunteer Fire Department illuminated the cross on “A” Mountain during the holiday season. They maintain and replace lights as needed. Electrical power for the cross lights is provided by Mediacom through its tower on the side of the mountain. AGVFD guided Santa to the bell tower and guided the sleigh to its starting point at the base of the Curley School. Firefighters maintain and clean the sleigh each year. This year the float for the sleigh was remodeled by ISDA volunteers, including artist Deb Smith, and by fire department personnel. Fire-fighters set up the Rotary treat boxes and roped off the area to form the lines for treats and for visiting with Santa. Santa’s magic wave turned on the Christmas tree lights and other light strings. Friends of the Plaza were instrumental in decorating the small triangle park and business fronts around the Plaza. The ISDA Cultural Crafts group and other vol-

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