Apache Junction Lost Dutchman Days

This week is the Apache Junction Lost Dutchman days. For a schedule of events follow this link:
http://www.lostdutchmandays.org/

Around the QC

My apologies as I have not been keeping up with my documentation of the area. Here are a few recent photos of the area and my own commentary.

Off Ironwood at the dirt track. Have you noticed that the photo enforcement van has not been out there lately?

Some ranch land on Ironwood.

I've been seeing signs lately for a "Farmers Market". I stopped and the markets have been more like a craft show. In my opinion there are not enough farm products being sold to be considered a farmers market. Call it what it is - a craft show. Don't get me wrong. I am thrilled that someone is trying to get things started but we need more fresh farm goods for sale.

Filbertos has taken the spot where the Mexican restaurant was at Ironwood and Ocotilllo.

A new local coffee shop opens on Ocotillo at Ironwood. Please note Bear Creek Coffee has a drive thru. Help support our local coffee shop.

Under construction in front of The Links golf course. This building looks like it may be the new Fresh and Easy.

More construction on Ocotillo.

View on the corner of Gantzell and Combs. That space is filling up quick. They now have a KFC. Also, please note that the Fry's has FRESH sushi.

Arizona Cardinals, We Believe!

GO ARIZONA CARDINALS!

Horse Lovers Rejoice!

Queen Creeks Horseshoe Park Equestrian Center opened last weekend. It's very impressive. Horse lovers in the area must be so excited. There is a nice covered arena with bleachers for viewing and some other outdoor arenas.

For more information about the park please visit www.queencreek.org

I'm including a few photos taken today at the Gymkhana event held there.

The End.

Yes! Cardinals Peck their way to the SuperBowl!

What time is it?............... Time for the Cards to go to the Superbowl. Yes, Yes, Yes!

GO CARDINALS!

About the new Queen Creek Post Office

I had a recent comment on one of my older blogs about the Queen Creek Post office. It appears to be from Jeff Brown of the Town Council of Queen Creek. I wanted to share it with all.

New post office update (11/13/08)

Q: I have heard the new Post Office has been put on hold or canceled entirely due to budget issues with the Federal Government. Is this true?

A: No. This is not true. The United States Postal Service has actually just closed the bidding process for contractors and will be selecting a contractor very soon. The new post office is planned for construction on land recently deeded by the Town to the Postal Service. This property is located on the north side of the Queen Creek Wash and west side of the Ellsworth Loop Road (west of the Development Services Building). The Postal Service still maintains that their Fall 2009 opening date is still achievable for the approximately 26,000-square-foot building.

Regards, Jeff Brown Town Council Member - Town of Queen Creek

Thanks Jeff for your comment.