Where Birds are at Home

WHEN APRIL ARRIVES

Pink blooms dip in dew, Dawn's gilt rays steam their nectar. Bees buzz, feast and dance, Bird-choirs chirp on virgin twigs Sun radiance thaws earth's chilled veins.

HEAVEN'S HEALER

Spring forever appears the soothing music part of lyrics unspoken. It thaws the frozen fears, mends the wounded heart that Winter has broken.

A CHILD'S THOUGHTS

As he begins his decline from the mound, and all along the way, he wonders if he should go, or linger awhile to play? He ponders upon his question, whether to go or stay, and in conclusion his decision, go back to the mound and play.

DESERT ROCKS

Standing tall in sunlit beams against perfection blue, golden sentinels guard the clouds of sheep that graze across the endless sky.

U.S. 80

The desert highway goes to work In tailor-made severity, Austere and lean, so business-like, It bores across the scenery. But Spring arrives, all warm and bright, (And highways have their moments, too); Then I have known this road to flaunt A shoulder scarf of lupine blue.

SECONDARY ROAD

This is a comfortable old road, Moving along at its own speed In friendly give and take accord With hill and gully; here, no need For stiff and sterile bridge to span A harmless riverbed, now dry. This road accommodates the land, Dipping and rising, passing by Familiar barns, bending around The new-plowed field or a stand of oak, Accepting the contours of the earth In the patient way of country folk.

YOURS SINCERELY TO THE MEMORY OF OLIVE OATMAN:

I have a feeling that you are responsible for this, having called it to the attention of the local fathers with your article on the Oatman Massacre in your November issue of 1968.

OLIVE ANN OATMAN FAIRCHILD (1837-1903)

"Captured in Arizona at age 13 (1851) by Yavapai Indians, who massacred 6 members of family. Sold to Mojave Indians, she was treated kindly but bore mark of a slave - blue, cactus needle tattoo on chin for rest of life. Ransomed by Army at Fort Yuma, 1856. Lived in California, then New York. There she married J. B. Fairchild in 1865. About 1872 moved to Sherman, where husband founded City Bank. Resided in Sherman until death in 1903."

LIFE ON THE SAN PEDRO:

Mrs. Ronstadt and I enjoy every issue of ARIZONA HIGHWAYS and pass them along to our friends here and while we were in Washington. However, the February issue, 1970, was particularly choice because of the article on the San Pedro River by Eulalia "Sister" Bourne. It is a most excellent article. It is the first really comprehensive chronicle of the river and its valley that I have ever read. Like most, I've read about the San Pedro in fits and snatches and heard yarns like that of my old 'vaquero' Rafael, who told me how the hair rose on the back of his neck when he encountered three or four Indians riding towards him in a spot where the San Pedro narrows, and realized that they were Apaches. His grandparents had been killed by the Apaches and these were the first he had ever seen. I am delighted that the writer, Mrs. Bourne, went beyond the role of historian and put her special "brand" on it. The article whets the appetite for more.

OPPOSITE PAGE "ENCANTO PARK PHOENIX" BY HERB AND DOROTHY MCLAUGHLIN. Phoenix

Phoenix is proud of her parks and well should be. One of the loveliest and most popular is Encanto Park, practically in the heart of the city, a green oasis used by residents and visitors to Phoenix all-year round. South Mountain Park, south of the city is one of the largest municipal parks in the U.S. It is located in a desert mountain area and is popular with desert fans. Long range plans are in the making for more parks as the city grows.

COLOR CLASSICS FROM ARIZONA HIGHWAYS THIS ISSUE

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TC-267 Sunset and the Lights of Phoenix, cov. 1-4; TC-268 Capitol Building, cov. 2; TC-269 Encanto Park, cov. 3; TC-270 Camelback Inn, p. 8; TC-271 Mountain Shadows, p. 9; TC-272 Arizona Biltmore, p. 9; TC-273 Arizona Botanical Gardens, p. 14; TC-274 Legend City, p. 14; TC-275 Downtown Phoenix, p. 17; TC-276 Good Samaritan Hospital, p. 18; TC-277 St. Joseph's Hospital, p. 18; TC-278 Maricopa County Hospital, p. 19; TC-279 St. Luke's Hospital, p. 19; TC-280 Maricopa County Administration, p. 20; HM-17 Heard Museum, p. 20-21; TC-281 Civic Center, p. 21; AP-5 Sky Harbor, p. 20-21; TC-282 Night View, p. 22-23; TC-283 Air View-Phoenix, p. 24-25; TC-284 Arizona Title Building, p. 26; TC-285 Towne House, p. 26; TC-286 TowneHouse looking South, p. 26; TC-287 First Federal Building, p. 26; TC-288 Central Avenue, p. 27; TC-289 Westward Ho Patio, p. 27; TC-290 Racing at Turf Paradise, p. 28; TC-291 Phoenix Raceway, p. 28; TC-292 Municipal Stadium, p. 28; L-268 Sailing on Canyon Lake, p. 29; TC-293 Phoenix Suns, p. 29; TC-294 Phoenix Roadrunners, p. 29; TC-295 Phoenix Country Club, p. 30; TC-296 Phoenix Open, p. 31; TC-297 Phoenix Open, Where the Champions Meet, p. 31; TC-298 Encanto Park, p. 32; TC-299 Japanese Flower Gardens, p. 35; TC-300 Flowers for Everyone, P. 35; TC-301 Flower Gardens in a Blaze of Color, p. 35; SP-15 Phoenix from Apollo 9. p. 40-41; PZ-24 Long Legged Fellows, p. 46; PZ-25 Permanent Residents, p. 46; PZ-26 Long Necked Fellow, p. 46; PZ-27 Where Birds are at Home, p. 46.