‘FOR OUR CITY’ LAUNCHES LOOKING GOOD COTTONWOOD CITYWIDE NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP CAMPAIGN

Distressed neighborhoods may soon take on a new look, thanks to Looking Good Cottonwood, a new neighborhood revitalization and For Our City Cottonwood initiative. For Our City Cottonwood is a recently formed group of faith based and nonprofit volunteers who desire to make a positive difference in the community. The initiative provides a framework to bring together the talents and creative energies of diverse civic and volunteer groups including faith and nonprofit organizations committed to transforming neighborhoods into neighborhoods of opportunity.

For Our City Cottonwood plans a citywide cleanup on Saturday, April 14 from 8 a.m. until noon. Volunteers will comb Cottonwood and Verde Village Streets picking up litter to spruce up the city. In Cottonwood, volunteers will meet at Evangel Worship Center, 1380 East Mingus Ave., at 8 a.m. for coffee and donuts. The city of Cottonwood will furnish garbage bags for volunteers who will spread out into assigned districts throughout the city. Margaret Paddock, president of the Verde Village Property Owners’ Association, will be asking Verde Village volunteers to work in Units 1 and 3. At noon, volunteers will take their garbage bags to Evangel Worship Center where two dump trucks donated by Brent Deal will be available to haul them to the Cottonwood Transfer Station. Evangel Worship Center will furnish lunch to the volunteers.

Cottonwood Mayor Diane Joens asks, “Will you be caught cleaning up your yard?” Cottonwood Youth Advisory Commission members, Mingus Union High School Student Council members and MUHS Interact Club members will be looking to catch community residents cleaning up their yards. They will be handing out free meal tickets to some of Cottonwood’s favorite restaurants.

Cottonwood businesses and residents are encouraged to clean up their properties to make the entire city sparkle. For Our City Cottonwood’s motto is, “Bringing the community together through volunteerism.” Their first project is to engage and promote strong vibrant neighborhoods through the Looking Good Cottonwood program.

Residents and businesses will be encouraged to take pride in community by getting out and raking and mowing their lawns, planting flowers and enthusiastically cleaning up their yards. Volunteers will help others who are not able. A clean and beautiful city promotes the health of residents and neighborhoods, encourages thriving economic development and enhances tourism.

The city of Cottonwood will provide free dumping to city of Cottonwood residents from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The dumpsters will be located behind the CAT bus facilities. Follow the signs from 89A turning onto West Mingus Ave. toward the Cottonwood Airport. Pass the airport and turn at the next right on Happy Jack, just before the Fire Training Center. Follow the road to the dumpsters. No commercial loads, liquids, tires or cement can be accepted. City of Cottonwood residents may dispose household trash and yard trimmings.

In Verde Village, businesses and residents are also encouraged to clean up their properties in this collaborative Cottonwood-Verde Village cleanup. Yavapai County Supervisor Chip Davis will furnish dumpsters for Verde Village residents at the Club House on 4855 East Broken Saddle Drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 14. No yard waste will be accepted, but Verde Village residents can take their slash and yard waste to the Camp Verde transfer station. The transfer station is seven miles east of I-17 on Hwy. 260. Take General Crook Trail to Hwy 260 going toward Payson. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A separate household hazardous waste event will be held Saturday, April 14. Yavapai County is sponsoring a free household hazardous waste recycling event from 8 a.m. until noon. Verde Valley residents are encouraged to recycle paints, auto batteries and other batteries, motor oil and fluids, aerosol cans, pesticides, fluorescent lights, acids, household cleaners and lawn and garden products. Please limit loads to 15 gallons or 125 pounds. Residents with questions about the household hazardous waste event may call Yavapai County Public Works at 928-639-8100 extension 3183.

Residents of both Cottonwood and Verde Village—as well as all Verde Valley residents—may participate in the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors 2012 Free slash drop off program at the Camp Verde transfer station. Now through June 1, 2012, the free slash drop off program will assist residents in developing necessary defensible space around their homes and other structures that could fuel fires. Supervisor Chip Davis says, “Keeping fuels managed is absolutely necessary to help avoid uncontrolled fires that can become extremely damaging.” He encourages residents to take advantage of the free slash drop-off program and clean up around their properties. Only the following items will be accepted: brush, branches, grass and leaves and yard trimmings. All slash must be removed from plastic bags. The county cannot accept lumber, stumps, roots, cactus, metal or garbage. For additional information about the slash program, call 928-639-8100, extension 3183.

Part of the neighborhood cleanup plan is to assist elderly people who are unable to do their own yard work or clean up their properties. For Our City Cottonwood volunteers want to help. Volunteers are being recruited now. Experience in the building trades is a plus, but not a requirement. There is a particular need for team leaders who can help supervise and train teams of volunteers.  If you would like to help beautify Cottonwood, clean up or work on home repair, please call Mayor Diane Joens at 634-4112 or email her at mayor@dianejoens.com.  Eligible elderly households who need assistance may call 634-4254, extension 54175 and leave a message.  A For Our City Cottonwood volunteer will return calls as soon as possible.

 “Neighborhoods are the fabric of a community—the threads that tie both geographic and social systems together,” says Mayor Joens. Mayor Joens believes that strengthening and promoting existing neighborhoods can stabilize the housing stock and contribute towards community ties. These ties produce a stronger community that can effectively react to problems such as crime, litter or deterioration. Dealing with these threats in a proactive and tenacious manner can ensure the vitality and property values of a community. Focusing on neighborhoods protects the health, safety and welfare of the people who live within the community. Communities want to address deterioration issues before they become a widespread problem within the community.

For Our City Cottonwood Coordinator Mike Worden asks, “What would Cottonwood look like if hundreds of volunteers worked together, contributing thousands of hours collectively to serve our city? Think of how we could address problems, alleviate suffering and transform our community! Together we will work with public servants, community, business, nonprofit and faith leaders in all areas of society—facilitating relationships and effecting positive change.” Other ideas For Our City Cottonwood has discussed include a teacher appreciation week, homeless program unification, a youth cultural activity center, volunteer fair, and other community projects.

Businesses or residents with questions may email Mayor Joens at mayor@dianejoens.com or check the Web site www.dianejoens.com for .pdf files of the images below.

Stewards of Public Lands and Cottonwood Youth Advisory Commission Clean Forest

Stewards of Public Lands and the Cottonwood Youth Advisory Commission joined forces to clean up the unofficial shooting range in the Prescott National Forest near Cottonwood. Two trailer loads were hauled to the Cottonwood Transfer Station using Yavapai County Supervisor Chip Davis's voucher grant program. Commissioners participating, from left, were Jordan Westover, Shaylor Dowling, Lacy O'Connell, Mackenzie Mabery, Josh Nance, Brooke Lindsey, Emma Schraner, Parker Kleck, Charles Novak and Robert Valentine. Mayor Diane Joens, co-chair of the Stewards, joined the group. Also present were Stewards Jim Sweitzer, Dave and Judy Miller, and Jess Tyler. The Cottonwood Youth Advisory Commission provides a united voice for youth and is a driven, motivated group, whose motto is Dream Big. They want to make sure their  generation has the opportunity to enjoy wide-open spaces.

Stewards of Public Lands and the Cottonwood Youth Advisory Commission joined forces on Saturday to clean up the shooting range in the Prescott National Forest west of Cottonwood. Stewards clean up illegal dumping on public lands to keep them enjoyable and accessible for the public. The Stewards maintain and monitor areas to keep them clean and support public education to reduce further dumping and littering. Stewards encourage and assist law enforcement to deter littering and dumping on public lands.

By cleaning up the lands, the landscape is restored to its former beauty and encourages enjoyable and safe recreational opportunities. Residents are more likely to enjoy clean forest lands for hiking, running, bird watching, bicycling, hunting and sightseeing. During the cleanup, Commissioner Emma Schraner observed, “We are making a small dent that has a huge impact.”

Signing in and getting ready for the safety talk given by Dave Miller.

There are a lot of bullet shells to pick up.

The Stewards and commissioners gathered up two trailer loads of trash and bullet shells from the shooting area. Dave and Judy Miller of Cornville provided the trailer. Jim Sweitzer of Camp Verde and Stewards co-chairs Jess Tyler and Diane Joens of Cottonwood also assisted.

Dave Miller hauled two trailer loads to the Cottonwood Transfer Station where Stewards can dump

 for free through a grant from Yavapai County Supervisor Chip Davis.

According to the National Parks Web site, aluminum cans and tabs tossed on forest lands can last 80 to 100 years; even oranges and banana peels can last up to two years. Cigarette butts can last one to five years, and plastic six-pack holders last 100 years. Plastic bags will be there for 10 to 20 years; plastic bottles indefinitely. It’s estimated that a carelessly tossed glass container will be there for a million years if nobody bothers to pick it up and dispose of it correctly.

Mayor Joens says, “The Cottonwood Youth Advisory Commission provides a united voice for youth and is a driven, motivated group. We really appreciated their help at our cleanup.” The Youth Commissioners encourage everyone to keep forest lands clean.

Commissioner Brooke Lindsey stated “I can’t believe people just leave trash out here. I want to make sure our generation has the opportunity to enjoy wide-open space.”

On the shooting range, Stewards and Forest Service officials request users to, “Pack it in, pack it out.” Catherine Sampson, Assistant Operations Manager for the Coconino National Forest, advises shooters to place a blanket on the ground, stand in the middle of it while shooting, and all shells will fall on the blanket and can be gathered at once. She also advises that shooters should bring their own wood or cardboard targets and take them home with them. Sampson says, “Do not bring household trash to target practice such as bottles, cans, televisions or old furniture.”

Other rules, Sampson says, include making sure to shoot toward a hill. She says shooters need to know where their bullets go. She also says there is to be no shooting within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site or occupied area. Shooting is not allowed across or on a Forest development road or an adjacent body or water, or in any manner or place where any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as a result of such discharge, or into or within any cave.

Sampson says shooting in the National Forest is otherwise permitted, but littering is not permitted. Shooters are responsible for their targets and shells. She also admonishes, “Do not shoot glass, it is impossible to remove.”

Joens feels that the tenacity and work of the Stewards is paying off. “When we first cleaned this area eight years ago, community volunteers, the City of Cottonwood, Town of Clarkdale, and Forest Service hauled out three large dumpsters of illegally dumped trash, shooting targets, and bullet shells. Today, the lands surrounding our communities are much cleaner. We want to thank the public for their help.”

“In the old days,” Joens remembers, “We had huge monthly forest cleanups with dozens of volunteers. We pulled a 40 yard dumpster of illegally dumped trash out of the forest nearly every month for five years. Now, thanks to the public’s assistance in keeping the lands clean, we are able to keep up with small group cleanups. Yavapai County Supervisor Chip Davis has provided a voucher grant program so that volunteers can go out and cleanup the forest when they see a small dump site. Then, they can use Supervisor Davis’s voucher program to dump with no charge to them personally.”

The Stewards’ goal is to clean up illegal dumping on public lands

 to keep them enjoyable and accessible for the public.

Anyone wishing to learn more information about the Stewards of Public Lands or the Cottonwood Youth Advisory Commission can access their Web sites at www.verdestewards.org or http://www.cottonwoodaz.gov/bcyouth.php.  

My friend Janet Kelly wins Business Person of the Year Award

Verde Valley Pride Awards

Chamber President & CEO Lana Tolleson,

Janet Kelly and Verde Independent Publisher Pam Miller

I am so grateful for my friend, Janet Kelly, who won the Business Person of the Year Verde Valley Pride Award on March 8, 2012. This Business Person of the Year Award was open to any Verde Valley business person, owner, manager or employee who dedicated his or her spare time to benefit our community while maintaining a rigorous standard of work excellence.

Since 2008, Janet has been a Banking Center Manager for the Cottonwood Branch of National Bank of Arizona. She is a bank Vice President. Her job includes overseeing all aspects of a large, profitable Banking Center. Janet’s day-to-day duties include operations, lending, creative marketing, community development, business development, property management, reporting, networking, and compliance. At National Bank of Arizona in Cottonwood, Janet provides human resource and leadership development for a successful team of 12. She’s been instrumental in developing and implementing successful campaign strategies, bringing multiple businesses to do business with the Banking Center.

Prior to serving at National Bank of Arizona, Janet was a Real Estate Broker. For five years, 2002 to 2007, she worked at Coldwell Banker Mabery, and became an Associate Broker in 2006. She was recognized for being a top 20 agent out of 600. She received the Diamond Club Award from Coldwell Banker Mabery. In 2000, she obtained her Series 6 Securities License with Bank of America.

In September, 2006, Janet was instrumental in obtaining a charter of Verde Valley’s The Compassionate Friends. This is a support group for parents and siblings who have lost children. She is currently the Chapter Leader.

In 2008 Janet graduated from Verde Valley Leadership, Class III. Class III was the first class to do a legacy project by organizing, fundraising, and constructing a gazebo and tether balls at the Cottonwood Boys and Girls Club. Legacy is now a program requirement and has become part of the curriculum for each graduating class.

She has been a board member from 2009 through 2011, serving as President of VVL which inspires individuals into action. As president, she has been able to network and gain exposure to a variety of individuals and organizations from the public and private sectors of our community and state. Janet says, “It is a highly rewarding experience that encompasses increased knowledge, confidence, public speaking skills, and all-around joy in knowing that what you are giving to others, is guiding them to grow and self-discover.”

Current VVL CLASS VI member, Bobbie Gooslin, says of Janet, “As I nervously walked into the room for my interview with the Verde Valley Leadership board members, I immediately felt at ease with the woman in charge. It was my big moment to impress with first impressions. I could not help myself—I was sizing up the woman in charge. I felt she possessed qualities that I desired for myself—a sunshine smile, calmness, compassion, zest for life, laugh, with a touch of sorrow that said, "I have weathered much, so therefore I understand." These were just a few qualities from her spirit that spoke to me. My first impression was correct and my LEADER has inspired me to this day. I call her my leader because I take pride in her for taking time to listen and give feedback. Janet always gives encouragement, is positive and diplomatic—with such grace. Janet Kelly is the leader that I am so proud to say is in charge of the VVL family and mentoring my class. Someday I hope to possess some of the qualities that naturally shine through her genuine, strong spirit that shines for all to see.”

Regional Sales Manager for National Bank of Arizona, Debra Carbone, says of Janet, “I want to personally recognize Janet for the impact she has made in the community through her role with Verde Valley Leadership and other organizations she serves. A few years ago Janet had the opportunity to participate as a class member for Verde Valley Leadership and this became a life changing event for Janet. The decision to participate with VVL was not taken lightly as her first responsibility is to her team and the role she serves at National Bank of Arizona as the Branch Manager for our Cottonwood office. One thing Janet knew for sure is she wanted to give back to the community and participating with VVL was going to be a good partnership. I commend Janet for her ability to manage both her responsibilities to NB|AZ and her responsibilities to VVL as current President with outstanding results on both fronts. Janet has proven herself to be a leader not only in our organization but in the community she serves and loves.”

Friends Janet Kelly and Diane Joens

Why I submitted Janet for the Verde Valley Pride Award: My experience and observation has been that Janet’s leadership, dedication, intelligence, kindness and commitment to community—all wrapped up in one individual—is extremely difficult to find. It is obvious that Janet is a very hard worker and applies herself diligently to anything she sets out to accomplish. I can speak highly of Janet’s character. She is dependable. When she says she’ll do something, she keeps her word. Janet shows personal concern for others. Life’s challenges have instilled an ability to empathize with those who experience loss. She is enthusiastic, giving each task her best effort. She is creative, always looking for new perspectives. In my dealings with Janet, she has always conducted herself with honesty, accountability and integrity. She has donated countless hours to her community’s betterment as President of Verde Valley Leadership and Chapter Leader for The Compassionate Friends. She is also a member of the Professional Women’s Group and received their “Making a Difference Award” in 2010.

Janet is adept at positive relationship building and I believe that she elevates National Bank of Arizona to the very top of public perception as one of the best banks in our community. Not only does she do a magnificent job at the bank, but she also spends countless hours in dedicated service for the betterment of the community. Besides work and community service, Janet enjoys spending time with her husband of 35 years, Rick Kelly, her sons, and grandson. Someday, she would like to open a Verde Valley butterfly garden (park) in memory of her daughter, Jennifer.

                                                                                                                                             --Diane Joens

Read the article in the Verde Independent:
http://verdenews.com/main.asp?SectionID=74&subsectionID=1409&articleID=46674

Massive E-Waste Cleanup Held in Cottonwood

Cottonwood, Surrounding Area Recycle Nearly 18 Tons of Electronic Waste Saturday in Record Per-Capita Event

PHOENIX (Feb. 16, 2012) – A free electronics waste recycling event at Cottonwood’s public works yard last Saturday had an overwhelming turnout as 416 vehicles turned in nearly 18 tons of discarded material to be recycled.

Eighteen tons of e-waste saved from being landfilled!

  

“Looking at the per-capita population of that area and how many vehicles turned out, this is the most successful electronic waste recycling event we have ever done,” Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Director Henry Darwin said. “We would like to thank Cottonwood Mayor Diane Joens and the many excellent volunteers for their extraordinary efforts to protect the public health and environment of the Verde Valley.”

Debbie Breitkreutz, Cottonwood Utilities Wastewater Superintendent

Of the 416 vehicles that deposited e-waste, 182 were from Cottonwood, Verde Village 78, Cornville 60, Clarkdale 37, 21 from other unincorporated areas of Yavapai County, Sedona 20, Jerome 4, Camp Verde 3 and one each from Chino Valley and Rimrock. The event collected a grand total of 35,353 pounds.

Cottonwood Citizens on Patrol (COPs) volunteer,

Billy Tinnen, watches the line-up of vehicles. People are patiently waiting to recycle their electronics.

The event, sponsored by ADEQ, City of Cottonwood, UniSource Energy Services, Stewards of Public Lands and E-Waste Harvesters, collected more than twice the amount of an earlier 2010 event in Cottonwood, when 210 vehicles turned in 16,965 pounds of electronic waste.

UniSource Energy Services District Manager Jimmy Duncan is always willing to lend a hand. Here UniSource Community Action Team (CAT) volunteer, Jason Knister, operates the forklift provided by UniSource. 

“We all had a wonderful day and there is a great amount of satisfaction that derives from these kinds of events and all the people who give of their time for this important cause,” Mayor Joens said.

Cottonwood City Volunteers, Debbie Breitkreutz, left, and Dan Lueder, right.

Volunteers at this event were:

ADEQ: Mark Shaffer and Sybil Smith. From UniSource CAT (Community Action Team): Justin Knister and Diane Swigart. UniSource provided the fork lift. City of Cottonwood Dan Lueder, Roger Biggs, Debbie Breitkreutz, Casey Gilmore, Jason Blount and Gary Simgen. Cottonwood COPs Billy Tinnen. From Stewards of Public Lands: Jess Tyler, Charles Mackey, Diane Joens, Debbie LaFrance.

Charles Mackey, Stewards of Public Lands faithful volunteer.

Dan Lueder, Roger Biggs, City of Cottonwood

Debbie LaFrance, Stewards of Public Lands. Debbie greeted more than 400 e-waste

recyclers from the region.

Jess Tyler, tireless Stewards of Public Lands Cco-Chair and community volunteer.

UniSource CAT Volunteers Jason Knister and Diane Swigart

ADEQ Communications Director Mark Shaffer and NW AZ Community Liaison Sybil Smith.

The City of Cottonwood says THANK YOU to Mark, Sybil, and Director Henry Darwin!

Once the items reach E-Waste Harvesters' Recycling Facility, every item is broken down by type--metals, plastics, etc. Plastics are ground up in to small pieces and reused. Metals are recycled. Everything is reused.

Jess Tyler, Co-Chair Stewards of Public Lands

Diane Joens, Co-Chair of Stewards of Public Lands

Thank you E-Waste Harvesters. You make a phenonemal environmental partner.

E-waste partners were the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, City of Cottonwood, UniSource Energy Service, Stewards of Public Lands and E-Waste Harvesters.

DATE:	Feb. 16, 2012
CONTACT:	Mark Shaffer, ADEQ Director of Communications Ph: (602) 771-2215

Arizona State Historian Marshall Trimble Plays at the Old Town Center for the Arts

Dan Engler of Cornville, Ariz. opened the Marshall Trimble show at the Cottonwood Old Town Center for the Arts. Dan plays finger-style guitar and writes and sings his own songs, reflecting experience from many years in Arizona and the Southwest. During the show, members of the audience smiled when he told them he'd composed one of his songs between Camp Verde and Cornville. He's also written a song about Cottonwood.

Official Arizona State Historian Marshall Trimble and Cottonwood cowboy horse whisperer Steve Harris talk over the old days when Ash Fork and Camp Verde competed in baseball and other sports. Marshall shares humorous memories of the "good old days" with Steve.

Marshall Trimble takes time out to sign his books. I bought Arizona, A Cavalcade of History. This book is interesting and it's the perfect historical work to garner information about Arizona and its hard-fought battle for statehood, achieved on February 14, 1912. It's a walk back in time in honor of Arizona's 2012 Centennial. Reading the book, I learned the Arizona State Seal reflects traditional enterprises--ranching, reclamation, farming and mining. Another Marshall Trimble factoid is that Arizona's land ownership is 17.5 percent private; 26.7 percent Indian lands; 12.2 percent state land and the rest is federal land. Arizona has the largest stand of Ponderosa Pine in America. The state flower is the saguaro cactus. You'll have to buy the book to find out more good stuff! www.marshalltrimble.com.

Marshall signs a book for Cottonwood City Manager Doug Bartosh. Marshall lives in Scottsdale, where Doug was formerly Chief of Police.

Cottonwood Mayor Diane Joens gets Marshall Trimble's signature on Arizona, A Cavalcade of History. He inscribes it "To Mayor Diane Joens, My Best Always, Marshall Trimble, February 4, 2012." 

I have attended both Marshall Trimble shows at the Cottonwood Old Town Center for the Arts, owned and operated by William and Christine Eaton.

William Eaton, co-owner of the Old Town Center for the Arts, grew up in a quiet, windswept little town on the Platte River in western Nebraska. His first musical instrument was a ukulele that his uncle gave him. He is now a professional musician, song-writer, and unique guitar designer and builder. He built his first guitar in 1971 and co-founded the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery in 1975. He is director and creator of new instruments.

Be sure to check out all the great artists that play at the Old Town Center for the Arts. There's a lot of talent right here in Cottonwood.

Come and enjoy a special weekend in Cottonwood and stay in one of our hotels. We also have accommodations in Old Town at the Annabell Inn, Cottonwood Hotel and Tavern Hotel. Eat in one of our fantastic restaurants in Old Town or Cottonwood, do a little wine-tasting and attend a show at the Old Town Center for the Arts. Hike, ride your bike, bird watch, ride horses or kayak at Dead Horse Ranch State Park. You can even hang-glide off Mingus Mountain if you're so inclined. Spend a day enjoying the Verde Valley Wine Trail. Guaranteed, you'll have a fantastic weekend.

See you soon!

A Sweet Story in Old Town Cottonwood: Candy Corral

Bill and Colleen Hattan and the Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated the opening of the Candy Corral with a ribbon-cutting in Old Town Cottonwood. This store is unbelievable. You will have to see it for yourself!

Proprietors Colleen and Bill Hattan welcome Cottonwood Chamber President and CEO Lana Tolleson to the ribbon cutting for Candy Corral.

Cottonwood Mayor Diane Joens with Colleen and Bill. Follow Historic 89A into Old Town Cottonwood.

The Candy Corral is a kid's dream! There were lots of children and babies at the store.

There are many flavor selections of ice cream and homemade waffle cones. Ummm, those cones make the store smell so yummy! They make more than 30 different varieties of gourmet popcorn.

Feel like going back into your childhood? There are many goodies here that adults enjoyed as children. These are "retro" or "nostalgic" candies. You just have to check it out!

There are even stuffed toys. This store is eye candy too! Rick James of Camp Soaring Eagle examines the Beanie Babies.

These were special samples just for the ribbon cutting. The Candy Corral makes more than 30 different varieties of gourmet popcorn, homemade fudge, and cup cakes. They feature hard-to-find nostalgic candy, ice cream cones, sundaes, and old fashioned malts.

Confused about what to get your sweetheart or children for Valentine's Day? The answer is right here! (Or Christmas or St. Patrick's Day or Halloween...any holiday will do!)

So much to choose from, so hard to choose! A mom helps her son, while Margie Beach visits in the background.

The choices are unbelievable!

There are all kinds of flavors of taffy.

Homemade fudge!

A place for the wee-ones.

Photo by Susie Beach, Beaches on Location

Colleen and Bill cut the ribbon with community members showing their support. Many thanks to the Chamber Ambassadors for welcoming new businesses to town!

The Candy Corral is located at 1028 North Main Street in Old Town Cottonwood, Ariz. Their phone number is (928) 202-3435. Follow Historic 89A into Old Town Cottonwood.  The store is located under the bright orange canopy! Look for Mr. Jelly Belly outside.  Store hours (as of the writing of this blog) are 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. They’re open Sunday 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

It's the sweetest spot in Cottonwood.