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Legacy leads to opportunities for students PDF Print E-mail
Written by Hannah McLeod   
Friday, 12 April 2013 00:00

Not many would know, even after 30 years, the humility and sacrifice of a 79-year-old woman in a small town like Tombstone, who has collected aluminum cans to continue the legacy of her beloved daughter.

"It was a long time ago, but sometimes it just doesn't seem that long ago that she was around," said Betty Ridge, the daughter's mother. "She was just an all around good kid."

Monica Ridge was a special education sophomore at Arizona State University when she was diagnosed with lupus, and shortly after the diagnosis she died from a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 20.

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Goldstein - the man of many (cowboy) hats PDF Print E-mail
Written by Alaina Kirkpatrick   
Friday, 12 April 2013 00:00

Steve Goldstein may be the man behind some of Tombstone's biggest business franchises, but that doesn't mean the success has gone to his head.

Goldstein is the owner of several of Tombstone's popular hotspots including Big Nose Kate's Saloon, The Longhorn Restaurant, Café Margarita and Tombstone Harley-Davidson.

Goldstein, 71, was born on February 15,1942. He moved to Tombstone in the early 1960s, where he and others say he has made his mark.

"Why not Tombstone?" Goldstein said. "We have the most well-known city in the world. I've lived in various big cities in New Jersey, New York, and California, but Tombstone is one of the crown jewels."

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Good Fat takes Tombstone by storm PDF Print E-mail
Written by Elizabeth Sweetbaum   
Friday, 29 March 2013 00:00

Allen Street's newest arrival has many cowboys trading in canola and margarine for oil and vinegar.

And for good reason.

Alexander Molina, manager at Tombstone Oil 'n Vinegar, said olive oil is rich in properties that can benefit your health.

Olive oil is full of polyphenols — a type of antioxidant that helps protect your cells from damage. Olive oil also contains monounsaturated fat, which is considered to be a "good" fat that can help protect against heart disease, aid in digestion, fight fatigue and promote healthy aging.

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You can't miss his music, you can't miss his smile PDF Print E-mail
Written by Hannah McLeod   
Friday, 15 February 2013 00:00

Rainbow colored shoes, green feathers bursting from his red hat and brightly colored scarves tied across his full-sleeved shirt, Johnny Bones clicks his way into the hearts of tourists with his instrument of bones.

"It's very addictive what I do and I like the effect of being able to dress up all crazy like this," says Ronald Koch, also known as Johnny Bones. "It just makes me so happy and joyful when I do it for the tourists here.

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Old West Books remains steady PDF Print E-mail
Written by Stephanie Hernandez   
Friday, 15 February 2013 00:00

Going on almost 25 years of saddle making, owner Geno D'Ambrose, continues to serve the Tombstone community and out of town customers with his custom made products at Old West Books.

Old West Brooks is mainly known for its hand crafted saddles, but also offers gun belts, shooting holsters, chaps and more for both cowboys and cowgirls. Saddles are made out of American tanned leather and rawhide from different wood trees.

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More than just damsels and cowboys PDF Print E-mail
Written by Hannah McLeod   
Friday, 01 February 2013 00:00

The cowboy spat on the ground in disgust as he wiped his dust stained glove across his sweaty forehead, put a gold stained bullet in his silver revolver and pointed it directly toward the town marshal across the staged arena.

He shot as a puff of smoke escaped the top of the gun. The town marshal fell in a theatrical manner as the audience from the wooden stands "booed."

While the re-enactment of the O.K. Corral shooting attracts tourists each year, for locals, it's the daily routine. Every day, Tombstone residents help history come to life
as they run old-time saloons, put on gun shows and interact with tourists.

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Yellow Jackets eye sectional tournament PDF Print E-mail
Written by Brent Corrado   
Friday, 01 February 2013 00:00

Despite an up-and-down season, the Tombstone High School Yellow Jackets wrestling team is focused on the sectional tournament this weekend.

Coming off a 48-18 win over Valley Christian High School on Jan. 16, the Yellow Jackets will travel to Benson High School for the tournament on Saturday. First-year head coach James Milligan said he thinks his young team is ready for the challenge.

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It’s winter, so it’s quilting time; 31st annual event on until Feb. 27 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Stephanie Hernandez and Alaina Kirkpatrick   
Friday, 01 February 2013 00:00

The 31st Annual Quilt Show will be held from Jan. 31 to Feb. 27 at the Tombstone Art Gallery and will feature antique and new quilts in addition to machine quilted and hand stitched quilts.

A new twist to the show this year will be the "husband" corral, which allows attendees to sit, read and chat while exploring the featured quilts.

Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite quilts. The "Peoples Choice Award" will award a first, second and third prize to the winners, who will be chosen on Feb. 22.

Free quilting classes will also be offered during the show. These classes include applique, hand quilting, hexie design quilt- ing, constructing a yo-yo pillow and lock-hooking.

The Tombstone Art Gallery is located at 383 Allen St. and is open daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Admission is free.

 
Q&A with Stacey Korbeck-Reeder PDF Print E-mail
Written by Kelly Hultgren   
Thursday, 06 December 2012 02:53

She describes herself as an open book, and people tell her she’s honest to a fault. The outspoken and opinionated Stacey Korbeck-Reeder is arguably a workaholic.

Korbeck-Reeder is a five-term Tombstone City Council member, a Tombstone Vigilante, the president of Helldorado Weekend, a wife and the owner of four cats. She has also worked in the microbiology department at the Sierra Vista Regional Health Center for the last nine years.

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Tombstone teens struggle to beat boredom PDF Print E-mail
Written by Emily Dory   
Thursday, 06 December 2012 02:01

Teenagers in Tombstone have angst.

Children who are18 and under represent 220 people in town, making them one of the smallest population age ranges. With a total population of approximately 1,200 individuals, according to the 2010 U.S. Census Data, the youth are outnumbered.

And in a town built on saloons, beer and adult activitie,s the youth all seem to have one thing in common: They’re bored.

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A night in Tombstone makes for new friends and fond memories PDF Print E-mail
Written by Caroline Nachazel and Kelly Hultgren   
Thursday, 06 December 2012 01:56

Six men are sipping on Michelob Ultra at the Four Deuces Saloon. It’s 7 p.m. on a Friday night in Tombstone, and everyone looks relaxed. It’s the calm before the storm.

As we enter the bar, top-40 country pop plays in the background, and one man blurts out, “Tonight’s going to be a good one.”

Prior to our journey to get a taste of Tombstone nightlife, we had our own expectations: a night of casual beers and conversation with some interesting locals.

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