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In the heart of Arizona, amidst a beautiful and rich his-toric area lies the Verde Valley. The Verde River winds its way through the valley communities providing a vari-ety 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 several his-torical sites to visit such as Montezuma’s Castle, Mon-tezuma’s Well, Tuzigoot, and Fort Verde State Historic Park. Early inhabitants, the Hohokam and Sinagua fol-lowed by the Apache, and Yavapai Tribes and white set-tlers 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 ......................................................... 4The Verde Valley Top Employers ...................................... 5Community Profiles ...................................................5–10 Verde Valley Taxes ..................................................... 5 Verde Valley Home Values .......................................... 6 Cottonwood ............................................................ 6-7 Camp Verde ............................................................ 8-9 Clarkdale ................................................................. 10Education .................................................................11-14Healthcare .................................................................... 15Senior Living ................................................................. 16Cultural Attractions ...................................................... 17

History of The Verde Valley ...................................... 18-19Local Attractions & Recreation ...................................... 20Golf .............................................................................. 21Day Trips ................................................................. 22-23

Resources 24–30 Restaurants ..............................................................24-25 Organizations & Clubs ..................................................26 Places of Worship .........................................................27 Important Numbers .................................................28-29 Annual Events ..............................................................30Accommodations ............................................................... 31

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 continuous demand for housing. Several master-planned communi-ties 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 governmental approval has gone into each of these projects insuring quality develop-ment 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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Climate & Location


The Verde Valley elevation ranges from 3,133’ at Camp Verde to 3,300’ at Cottonwood, providing almost ideal weather condi-tions allowing plenty of time for outdoor activities. Annual pre-cipitation averages 11.83” in the Valley and daytime maximum temperatures 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 abun-dantly along the Verde River, which flows through the valley. Surrounded 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 privi-lege (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. Cottonwood 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 Val-ley, Clarkdale, Cottonwood , 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 Cotton-wood, in the heart of Arizona, the Verde Valley. We have a staff of over 600 em-ployees, 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 kin-dergarten through eighth grade students in the Cornville area; Tavasci Elementary School serves students in grades kinder-garten through fifth grade; Dr. Daniel Bright School serves primary school children and our special needs preschool-ers through second graders; 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

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

Mingus Union High School 1801 E FirDistrict Office 928-634-8901 Services the towns of Cottonwood, Je-rome, 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 gaming - 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 Human Resource Specialist:Darby Martin (928) 567-6631 ext 115

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 communi-ty of Cottonwood, named for the beautiful cottonwood trees growing along the banks of the Verde River. The area’s rich historical heritage, coupled with outstanding recre-ational activities makes it an ideal place to live for both families and retired persons. Cottonwood began 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 professional offices share business with a quaint old town area. Historic Old Town Cottonwood pro-vides visitors and residents alike with an atmosphere of an old western downtown street with high sidewalks and false fronted buildings.

Elementary, middle and high school along with a community college 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 nursing homes are available.

Adjacent to Cottonwood, the comfortable suburban commu-nity of Verde Village has also become a haven for retirees and recreation seekers. Developed in 1970, Verde Village is un-

incorporated. The small town atmosphere of the Cottonwood area is one of friendli-ness, helpfulness and close community spirit with an attitude of pro-quality growth. Other factors making Cottonwood the ideal place to live are clean water & air, low prop-erty 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 commu-nity also offers senior citizen facilities such as skilled health care, supervisory care and retirement centers

The Parks & Recreation Department facilities include the Cottonwood Tennis Center, Main Street Gym and the Cotton-wood Aquatics Center, along with parks (including a major riv-erfront 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 Cen-ter for Adult Day Care (for older adults with mental or physical limitations). Health services include Verde Valley Medical Cen-ter, 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.

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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 12,301Source: US Census Bureau & Arizona Dept. of Economic Security

Labor Force Data 1990 2000 2010Civilian Labor Force 2,411 3,371 5,832Unemployment Rate 4.3% 3.7% 9.3%Sources: Arizona Department 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 Foundation for Economic Development at 928-634-7593, 1010 S. Main St., Cottonwood, AZ 86326.

Cottonwood Community ProfileFinancial: Cottonwood has eight financial institutions with lo-cal branch offices. Cottonwood businesses are eligible for as-sistance in financing fixed assets through the Finance and Ad-ministration 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 Develop-ment Authority of Cottonwood, 827 N. Main St., Cottonwood, Arizona, 86326.

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2010 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 ad-ministered by the U.S. Forest Service. The oldest town in Verde Valley, Camp Verde was established in 1865 and the town in-corporated in 1986. The town is located near the geographic center of the state of Arizona at an elevation of 3,160 feet. The major employment in the Camp Verde area is provided by construction, ranching, light-industry, trade and service, a casino, and the government.

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

There are several farms and ranches along with new housing developments and master planned communities in this coun-try-like environment. Camp Verde offers quality health care, good education, quality affordable housing amidst an abun-dance of recreation and beautiful surroundings.

Community Services & FacilitiesCamp Verde offers a broad range of community facilities, in-cluding 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 les-sons and seasonal programs and events at the Camp Verde Heritage Community Pool. The Department also assumes re-sponsibility for the annual Fort Verde Days Celebration. Camp Verde has approximately 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 Depart-ment 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 optometrists, two chiropractors and two veterinarians. Camp Verde Health Center and ambulance service is locat-ed 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 eligible for assistance in financing fixed as-sets through the Finance Division, Arizona Department of Commerce. Information on private 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 government) 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 ambulance service and a hazardous materials response team.

Lodging and Meeting Facilities. There are 345 hotel rooms, available, 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 buildings: Hance House, furnished with antiques from contrib-utors; and Clear Creek Church, built between 1898 and 1903. Appointments to visit Hance House may be made at the soci-ety’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 additional infor-mation call the Camp Verde Chamber of Commerce at 928-567-9294 or the Town of Camp Verde at 928-567-8513


2010 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

Camp Verde Community Profile ContinuedClarkdaleClarkdale 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 Sena-tor 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 His-toric 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 sec-tors 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 Materials Group with their high-technology equipment con-tinues to make improvements to enhance the environment in the Verde Valley. Clarkdale’s location makes the varied scenic, historic and recreational areas of the Verde Valley &

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Clarkdale Community Profile

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 offi-cers 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 sta-tions and seven vehicles, including rescue.

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

Industrial Facilities Clarkdale: There is one industrial park with utilities avail-able. Commercial properties are available in the central busi-ness district and the new areas of Clarkdale. Current informa-tion is available from the Clarkdale Chamber of Commerce at 928-634-8700

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

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 commu-nity while meeting new challenges include a downtown revi-talization program that in 1997-98 enlisted students from the University of Arizona’s Landscape Architecture School. Among their recommendations was a tree-shaded traffic circulation pattern for Main Street. A Clarkdale Strategic Plan for Econom-ic 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 beau-tification 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 li-brary, 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 encyclo-pedias); 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 Cen-terville Subdivision at Calle Tomallo and Avenida Guillermo; and Caballero Park. Main Street Park offers free concerts in the evening throughout summer. The Department also offers a Summer Recreation Program.

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

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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 in-volvement. There have been numerous prestigious scholarships awarded 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 sec-ondary college opportunities allow students to earn degrees up to the Masters 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 population of 2,500 in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The district's overall student/teacher ratio is 18.2:1. Cotton-wood-Oak Creek Elementary District allocates approximately $5,890 per pupil for expenses. Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District (COCSD) is an elementary school district serving stu-dents from preschool through eighth grade. COCSD has five schools within our attendance area:

Dr. Daniel Bright School is a primary school for students in pre-school through second grade. Cottonwood Elementary School is an intermediate school serv-ing students in grades three through five. Cottonwood Middle School serves grades six through eight. Tavasci Elementary School is our newest school. The K-5 cam-pus 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 Corn-ville, 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 15 years is continuing to serve our community by providing an alternative educational set-ting with a traditional classroom based curriculum for stu-dents 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 Councils and the Athletic Booster club. District level committees welcome community participation.

The Camp Verde Unified School District meets all require-ments and standards of the Arizona Department of Educa-tion. 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 direct-ed to the transportation director. Camp Verde Unified School District #28, P.O. Box 728, Camp Verde, AZ 86322.

Camp Verde has Sunnyside Charter and Montessori Middle-School. Their mission is to provide 6th through 8th grade in-Camp Verde and surrounding areas a quality Montessori edu-cational 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 Charter & 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, audio 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.

DRAFTING/DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Plan scale interpreta-tions of engineering, design and architectural drafting applications in industry.

EDUCATION PROFESSIONS Prepares students for employ-ment or postsecondary opportunities in the education field; provides interactive experiences with students at different age levels, in a variety of environments.

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

NURSING SERVICES Prepare for employment as a nursing assistant, home health aide, or acceptance into an articu-lated nursing program at the college level.

WELDING TECHNOLOGY Prepares students for jobs re-lated to the fabrication, joining and machining of metals.


Education Continued

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 Academic 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 cam-puses, one in Prescott and the other in Clarkdale, with exten-sion 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 semester. Classes are small, intimate and the quality of education is unsurpassed.

As part of its mission, Yavapai College offers a strong transfer program, 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 associate degrees in general studies, continu-ing studies, and applied science. Through its sophisticated use of technology, Yavapai College 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 De-velopment, Yavapai College works closely with employers to provide customized training for employees through the office of Customized Training Solutions.

Yavapai College’s commitment is to provide service and flex-ibility of programs to meet the needs of the existing and poten-tial community members, businesses and organizations of the Verde Valley.

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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 faculty mentors. The Center for Extended Studies and Lifelong Learning 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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The campus has excellent programs in flight, engineering, space physics, global environment and management, global se-curity and intelligence studies, computer science, aviation busi-ness administration, meteorology, and a graduate program in safety science. Unique facilities include the new Aerospace Ex-perimentation & Fabrication Building; the 48,000-square-foot Academic Complex; the King Engineering and Technology Cen-ter; 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. Enrollment: 1650

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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 mis-sion is to foster interest and knowledge in metalworking crafts.

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

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

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From a small outpatient clinic in 1939, Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood has grown into a full-service, 99-bed, nonprofit hospital serving North Central Arizona. Four locations serve the Verde Valley: Cottonwood, Sedona, Camp Verde and Village of Oak Creek. 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 accredited by DNV, licensed by the state of Arizona and certified by Medicare. VVMC is a member of Northern Arizona Healthcare, which also serves patients through Flagstaff Medi-cal Center, Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona, Can-cer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare, Guardian Air, and Northern Arizona Homecare and Hospice.

Specialty programs include:Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare – Sedona CampusVerdeValleyMedicalCenter.com/OurServices/CancerCenterSedona; 928 204-4160

The Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare – Sedona Campus provides radiation and medical oncology services with board-certified oncologists who utilize the most current tech-nologies and programs including brachytherapy, intensity-mod-ulated radiation, image-guided radiation therapy and more. The Center is affiliated with The University of Arizona Cancer Cent-er, leveraging the strengths of these respected and established organizations to expand treatment options for cancer patients throughout the region.

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VVMC’s EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine, with facilities Cottonwood, Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek, offers com-prehensive 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.

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Family Health Providers (FHP) is a full-service healthcare practice with primary care providers in four clinic locations throughout the greater Verde Valley area. FHP includes physicians, physician as-sistants and nurse practitioners who specialize in family medicine and/or internal medicine. Services include immunizations and vaccines, preventive healthcare and women-specific services.

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Since opening in 2002, VVMC’s Orthopedic and Joint Replace-ment Program has gained national recognition as a center of ex-cellence. The program is wellness-oriented, for otherwise healthy individuals who need knee or hip surgery. It focuses on preopera-tive education, state-of-the-art surgical techniques and pain man-agement strategies. Advanced physical therapy includes a focus on restoring independence as soon as possible.

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For more than 15 years, Verde Valley Medical Center’s Sedona Cam-pus has provided high-quality healthcare to Sedona residents and visitors. The 43-acre campus on State Route 89A in West Sedona offers 24/7 emergency service, advanced cancer services and heart and vascular specialists. VVMC – Sedona Campus offers primary care offices staffed with board-certified internal medicine providers and a pediatric physician, and orthopedic physician offices.

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 mainstay of the Center. It’s also a place for older senior citizens to socialize, and participate in an increasingly wide variety of events. The Verde Valley Senior Center provides services to the communities 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 Cultural resources in the

Verde Valley area include the arts, history, ethnic

cultures, recreation, commu-nity events and education.

Old Town Cottonwood: This strip along Historic Route 89A (also known as Main Street) maintains much of the atmosphere of the early part of this cen-tury, when most of the buildings in the area were built. It offers a variety of in-teresting shops such as southwest decor, antiques, clothing and a nice selection of restaurants. The 2-story, brick Willard House, built on Main Street by an early settler, remains occupied. 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. Con-tact 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 parade, horse events, barbecue, cav-alry drills and art show.

Verde Valley Concert Association: The Verde Valley Concert Association presents six LIVE musical pro-grams annually. Our mission is to stage artists of the finest caliber for entertaining audiences in Sedona and the Verde Valley. Our Music Scholarship Program iden-tifies 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 The-atre became the recipient of a building for live theatre in the Verde Valley. Clarkdale Metals and Clarkdale Minerals announced that they are donating the old movie the-atre in downtown Clarkdale. For more in-formation - [email protected]

The Clemenceau Heritage Museum in Cottonwood opened in 1991 and is sponsored by the Verde Historical Soci-

ety. Clemenceau was a smelter town in 1917-1935. The 1924 Clemenceau Public School is now used by the muse-um along with the Cottonwood/Oak Creek School District. The museum features a railroad room, which shows seven model railroads depicting ore moved out of Jerome mines to Clarkdale and Clemenceau smelters.

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Jerome, sometimes nicknamed “The City in the Sky,” was at one time the most talked about mining camp in America. It was a roaring, violent town, called the most wicked city in America. Jerome’s modern history began in 1876. Three pros-pectors staked claims on rich copper deposits, which they later sold to the United Verde Copper Company in 1883. Eugene Jerome was the venture’s principal backer. A new owner, Wil-liam 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 developed the Little Daisy Mine. Copper production peaked in 1929. The popula-tion at that time was 15,000. Loss of profits brought Jerome mining days to an end in 1953. By 1955, Jerome’s population 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 developed along with the progress of Jerome, providing homes for the miners, smeltermen and their families. Cot-tonwood was incorporated in 1960 and is the business cen-ter 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 employees and management of the smelter company which smelted copper ore from one of Jerome’s mines. It has a real sense of history. 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 pos-

session 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 mili-tary 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.

The post was abandoned in 1891. Local citizens began a mu-


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

The Indians were later moved to the San Carlos Reserva-tion. The 10-day trek, in the cold, resulted in death for many from exposure and insufficient food. An effort by the army to keep the Indians on the San Carlos and Fort Apache reserva-tion resulted in an uprising in 1882 -- the last major battle with Apaches in Arizona. Camp Verde renamed Fort Verde

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Military occupation of the Verde Valley began in 1865 at the re-

quest 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 raid-

ing the fields for corn. The late 1860’s and early 1870’s saw major

conflicts between the army and the Indians.in 1879, became less important with the cessation of raids in 1882 and was abandoned in 1891, then later sold at public auction in 1899.

A museum was founded in 1956 by local citizens who donat-ed 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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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 enthusiasts 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 down-hill 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 Gre-enway. 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.

Local Attractions & RecreationVerde River Days is perhaps the most anticipated and favorite annual event of Cot-tonwood’s residents. The event began in September of 1989 as

an attempt to develop 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. Arcosanti Paolo Soleri’s city of the future

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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 al-low visitors to experience Arcosanti. Shows include dinner, and are often followed by a pictograph light show on the opposite mesa.

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Sedona Golf ResortPerhaps no other golf course on earth provides a better combination of jaw-drop-ping splendor and excep-tional challenge than the ac-claimed Sedona golf Resort. Located in the heart of the

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Pine Shadows Golf Course Pine 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 golf-ers 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.pineshadowsgolfcourse.comCall 928-634-1093 for tee times.

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TuzigootTuzigoot (Apache for “crooked water”) is the remnant of a Sin-aguan village built between 1125 and 1400. It crowns the sum-mit of a long ridge that rises 120 feet above the Verde Valley. The original 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. (located 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 pop-ulous 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 rescue 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 visitors to Jerome, but another lure is its spectacular setting.

Route 89A is the entry point for Jerome. Driving south, the highway rises almost 2,000 ft. above Clarkdale as it twists and winds past an extraordinary residential community of unusu-al and colorful 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 National 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 surrounded 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 ruins. Rimrock was named for a dude ranch that was located near the community. Rimrock’s post office, established in 1929, serves the area residents. Mc-Guireville 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.

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Cornville/Page Springs The Cornville and Page Springs area is located between Cot-tonwood and Sedona. Several housing developments are scattered 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 commu-nity 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 rain-bow trout that are raised by state hatcheries. There are three parts to the hatchery system, the main hatchery and race-ways where the fish are raised, two nature areas on both ends and a trail along the creek with picnic tables and benches at several 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 migra-tory birds, the most notable of which is the American bald eagle. Native 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 ot-ters 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 breathtaking than the last with lush vegetation, craggy canyons, sycamores, 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 restaurants, sunny flower-filled courtyards, graceful old sycamores, colorful tiles, fountains and carillons combine to create an unforget-table ambiance.

Montezuma Well Montezuma Well has all the surprise of a lake and fairly lush vegetation 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 dwell-ings here vary in size from large pueb-los 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 hun-dred feet above the valley. Early settlers marveled at the struc-ture and thought mistakenly that it was Aztecan in origin. A short distance 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 ContinuedThe 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 inhabit-ed the Verde Valley-Prescott area during that early period. Hills, valleys 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 fed-eral authority 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 Inter-state 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 casi-no have enabled the Nation to raise the community’s standard of living, supply additional services to older persons, provide educational opportunity for all ages, fund tribal cultural pro-grams and foster several new businesses.


RestaurantsCottonwood n n n n n RestaurantsBing’s Burger Station 794 N Main St. 649-1718

Brandis Kitchen1695 E Cottonwood St. 634-4121

China Buffet 2180 E State Route 89a 634-5938

Chubby Chuck’s Subs 2500 S Village Dr, 634-2600

Conchos Mexican Restaurant 1124 N Main St. 649-9680

Crema Coffee and Creamery 917 N Main St 649-5785

Dennys Restaurant2211 E State Route 89a 639-3805

El Toreo2181 E State Route 89a 649-0416

Eribertos Mexican Food1000 S Main St. 649-9904

Georgies Cafe517 N 12th St. 639-0751

Golden Dragon1675 East Cottonwood St 634-0588

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

Hog Wild705 N Main St. 639-3232

Jerona Java Cafe and Gifts 677 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

Nicks Italian925 N Main St. 634-9626

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

Pinon Bistro1075 S State Route 260 649-0234

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

Randalls Restaurant891 S Main St. 634-0043

Renegade’s747 S Main St 634-7272

Sizzler1041 S State Route 260 634-3605

Sossas Deli516 N Main St. 634-8731

Strombolli’s Restaurant321 S Main St. 634-3838

Tacos Los Altos324 S Main St. 634-4104

Tavern Grill914 N Main St. 634-6669

Thai Palace704 N Balboa 639-0444

Verde Lea Market Deli & Grill 516 N Main St 634-8731

Fast FoodArby’s1061 S State Route 260 639-1418

Blimpie 975 S Main St, 649-2174

Carl’s Jr. 2560 E Rio Mesa Trl 634-5338

Dairy Queen102 S Main St, Cottonwood 634-5355

Jack-In-The-Box Drive-Thru1180 S State Route 260 639-1261

Kentucky Fried Chicken970 S Main St. 634-8376

Long John Silver’s Seafood970 S Main S 634-8376

McDonald’s1129 S State Route 260 634-9622

Sonic Drive In1050 E State Route 89a 639-4769

Subway Restaurant1100 S State Route 260 634-5501

PizzaAcme Pizzeria280 S Main St. 634-2263

Domino’s Pizza415 S Main St. 634-7800

Resources


Little Caesars Pizza841 S Main St. 634-3355

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

Pizza Hut Of Arizona472 S Main St. 634-8212

Pizza Pizzazz468 S Main St 649-8900

R and R Pizza Express1100 S State Route 260 639-120

Vinnies New York PizzaSawmill Square Shopping Ctr 646-3333

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

Betos Corner10 E Cliff House Dr. 567-8897

Denny’s1630 W State Route 260 567-9505

Hideway Family Restaurant522 W Finnie Flat Rd 567-0351

Johnny Rockets353 W Middle Verde Rd. 567-5158

Ming House288 S Main St. 567-9488

Simply Gary’s37 W Hollamon St 567-9218

Sweet Grace 37 W Hollamon St 567-7264

Valley View Restaurant102 W Arnold St 567-8528

Verde Cafe358 S Main St. 567-6521

Fast FoodBurger 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

PizzaCrustys Pizza 522 W Finnie Flats Rd. 567-6444

Domino’s Pizz452 W Finnie Flats Rda 554-0999

Famous Pizza1620 W State Route 260 567-7200

Lawmans Pizza497 S Main St 567-5888

Jerome n n n n n n n

Asylum Restaurant 200 Hill St 639-3197

Flatiron Cafe 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

15.quince grill & cantina363 Main Street 634-7087

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

Terrace Bar and Grill645 S Verde Santa Fe Pkwy 649-3541

Clarkdale n n n n n n

Su Casa 1000 Main St. 634-2771

Area Code 928 unless otherwise noted Resources


Organizations & clubsResources

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]

Area Code 928 unless otherwise noted

(928) 634-5544e-mail: [email protected]

www.c21sexton.com565 S. Main Street

Cottonwood, Arizona 86326

Sexton Realty

Serving Cottonwood and the Verde Valley for

over 50 years

Toll Free 1-800-657-2774

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated

• Residential • Commercial• Acreage • Investments • Relocation



Places 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.

Cottonwood & Camp Verde(928)-634-9566 or 567-3580www.westcottfuneralhome.com

Steve & April Palmer, ownersAdvance need planning available & encouraged

MONtEzuMA VEtErINArY SErVICESRod L. Proper, DVM • Sarah Bason, DVM

Lana Holcomb, DVMServing the Verde Valley Since 1975Providing the Highest Quality Small

Animal Pet Care in the Valley

Preventive Care • Surgery • Internal Medicine • Digital Radiology In House Lab • Emergency Care • Orthopedic Surgery

Endoscopy • Advanced Dentals • Ultrasound 928.567.5515

100 S. Montezuma Castle Hwy., Camp Verde, AZ 86322www.montezumaveterinary.com


ResourcesArea Code 928 unless otherwise notedBusiness 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

Ruby Red a SalonHair, Nails, & Waxing

Tuesday - Friday& Every Other Saturday

928-634-1033637 N. Main St. Suite 1FCottonwood, AZ 86326www.rubyred.me

Office Hours By Appointment

tuMBLEWEEd VEtErINArY CLINIC, INC.

WILLIAM W. SOUTHWORTH, D.V.M.437 South Main Street, Suite 10

Cottonwood, Arizona 86326

Telephone: (928) 634-3310

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 obtain 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 re-corded on the new Arizona title unless you provide an original lien clearance 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 Registration

Register 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

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At participating offices. H&R Block clients who have purchased the Peace of Mind® extended service plan receive audit representation at no additional charge. TaxCut clients who have paid for and electronically filed their return may have Worry Free Audit Support™ which provides audit representation at no additional charge. ©2008 H&R Block Tax Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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928-634-8069

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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


Annual Events

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Nova Publications is not responsible for omissions or errors in the resources or community profile of this publication - it was based on the most recent information available at the time of printing. Nova Publications reserves the right to re-fuse an advertisement for any reason.

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August7 National Night Out 5-9 p.m. at Kids Park in Cottonwood,

Cottonwood Police Department is host11 It’s Beer-Thirty in the Verde 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Verde

Valley Fairgrounds 2nd annual beer tasting festival.September8 Home & Business Expo 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Verde Valley

Fairgrounds24 Verde River Days Dead Horse Ranch State Park. 9am- 3pm www.cottonwoodchamberaz.org28 Festival of Native American Film 7:00 PM www.nafes-

tival.com Camp Verde Multi-Use Complex AuditoriumOctober6 Early Settler’s Day Clemenceau Heritage Museum. 634-2868 Annual Rhythm & Ribs Event Cottonwood City Fair

Grounds. 639-3200 Verde Valley Grape Stomp Fun Run, Contact: Casey

Rooney 928-634-552612-13 Ghost Walk - Jerome’s history comes alive in a guided

drama throughout the town. 928-634-106612-14 Annual Fort Verde Days Camp Verde Community Center20 Spook weekend – 11AM on Main Street, Jerome19-20 Jerome Verde Valley Club- Spook Night Verde Valley

Fair Grounds 928-634-329024 Sedona Plein Air Festival comes to Jerome - 9 AM to 3 PM

928-649-227727 Jerome Fire Department Auxiliary Halloween Ball

8 PM-1 AM - Spook Hall 928-634-3034 November10 Walkin’ on Main Old Town Cottonwood 639-3200 Zeke Taylor Barbecue Clemenceau Heritage Museum. 634-286810-12 Firing Pin Enterprises - Gun Show Verde Valley Fair

Grounds. 485-043724 Jerome Lights up the Mountain - 6:00PM - 928 634 2900December1- Holiday Lights and Gifts in Jerome Chocolate Walk/Christmas Parade/Christmas Tree Lighting

www.cottonwoodchamberaz.org 634-75938 Camp Verde Christmas Light Parade 6 PM Victorian Christmas Wreath & Ornament-making work-

shop 11AM - 2 PM Fort Verde State Historic ParkTBA Santa Comes to Clarkdale 11 AM – 1 PM: Clark Memo-

rial ClubhouseTBA 26th AnnualMade in Clarkdale Art Show and Sale Clark

Memorial Clubhouse15 Clarkdale Home and Historic Building Tour 9:00 AM to

3:00 PM Clarkdale’s Heritage Museum

2013••••••••••••••••••••••••••••January4 Victorian Christmas at Fort Verde Fort Verde State His-

toric ParkFebruary9 Arts & Crafts American Style Clemenceau Heritage

Museum 9 -4 634-2868TBA Buffalo Soldiers Fort Verde Historic State Park 567-3275TBA The Yavapai-Apache Nation - Exodus Day Cliff Castle

Casino in Camp Verde 567-1071.MarchTBA The Verde Valley Highland Games 771-1218AprilTBA 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 639-320023 Verde Valley Birding & Nature Fest Dead Horse State

Park 639-3374May1-5 Verde Valley Fair 634-3290 CottonwoodTBA Verde Valley Relay for Life Mingus Union High School in

Cottonwood 649-0211TBA 48th Annual Jerome Home Tour – 928 634 2900


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Ongoing EventsConcerts in the Park on select Saturdays, 6 pm to 8 pm.

Free! Uptown park, Clarkdale, AZ. www.clarkdale.az.us

Santa Claus Express at the Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale, AZ. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit each and every child, listen to Christmas wishes and share cookies and hot chocolate. www.verdecanyonrr.com

Jerome Art Walk - 5:00pm-8:00pm - First Saturdays

Cottonwood Contra Dance 5:30-10pm - 3rd Saturdays Cottonwood Civic Center Call

Deb at 774-5936 or email [email protected]

The Verde Valley Farmers Market returns for the summer to the ramada in Camp Verde every Saturday morning through Oct. 3. Call Jane at 928-634-7077.

Old Town Cruise Night at Bing’s Burger Station First Saturday of each month from 4-7pm Open to 1972

and older cars, trucks motorcycles, customs and classics. Bing’s Burger Station is at 794 N Main St., 928-649-1718

Second Saturday in Old Town Cottonwood Participating merchants will be keeping their doors open

late, from 5-8pm.

Advertisers Index

Allstate ...................................................................... 9Angels on Duty ........................................................ 16Century 21 .............................................................. 26Cliff Castle Casino ..................................................... 3Cottonwood Village ................................................. 17Curves ..................................................................... 17Expert Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning ...................... 14Farm Bureau Insurance ............................................. 7Farmers ................................................................... 10H & R Block ............................................................. 29John Graves Propane ................................................. 2New Visions Academy ..............................................11Montezuma Vet Services .......................................... 27Olsen’s Grain ........................................................... 18Pine Shadows Golf Course ....................................... 21Rose Appliance .......................................................... 5Realty on the Greens ............................................... 20Ruby Red a Salon .................................................... 28Sedona Verde Valley Assoc. of Realtors .................... 32State Farm Insurance ................................................. 2Stone Ridge Golf Course .......................................... 21Taylor Waste ............................................................ 29The Joshua Tree & Landscape Co. ............................ 20The Picture Window Inc. ......................................... 17The View Motel ....................................................... 31Tumbleweed Veterinary Clinic ................................. 28Verde Santa Fe Golf Course ...................................... 21Verde Valley Extended Stay ..................................... 31Verde Valley Medical Center..................................... 15Verde Valley Rentals ................................................ 19Westcott Funeral Home ........................................... 27Yavapai College ....................................................... 13Yavapai Fence .......................................................... 19

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