Things will be hopping in other places throughout the state during the next few months too. The WM Open will to Phoenix at the end of February, the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show will be in mid-February. And, of course, there is Cactus League Spring Training beginning at the end of February. It looks like we are on track for a wonderful spring too. But, more about that in our next edition of the Arizona Buzz News. Make sure you check back for the latest information, or sign up to receive our newsletter. Also, in this edition’s Day Trippin’ section, you find out the five top picks of places to visit in the state – as determined by the staff at the Buzz News. Also, find out what going on across the state in our Happenings section. Thank you for dropping by and spending some time with us today. We are glad you did. Sincerely, The Buzz Staff 
Winter 2010
Winter 2010– Ah, the quiet after the rush of the holidays. And, there are a few more weeks left to enjoy winter while looking forward to spring. All very good things, in my opinion. Many places throughout Arizona were adorned with Christmas snow during the holidays. Of course, the lower elevations of the state had their Christmas rain. Some of that snow is still around. Arizona’s ski resorts are happening places right now. Needless to say, we are happy for any sort of precipitation. 
Bill To Grant Fossil Creek Protection
Fossil Creek could earn a protected status under a broad wilderness bill passed by the US Senate in January 2009. 
The designation would mean that Fossil Creek is kept free flowing. Wild and Scenic Status would stop the creation of any new dams or structures on the creek. However, the area would remain open to the public for recreation.
Fossil Creek flows from the Mogollon Rim for 17 miles to the Verde 
River. During 2006, the area underwent a restoration project the restored the river’s flow. Previously, the creek’s water was harnessed to service two power plants. Two hydroelectric plants, the Childs and Irving power plants, previously hindered the flow of water into the creek.
The plants were built in the early 1900’s to provide power for central Arizona mining operations. However, previous to decommission, the plants were only providing 1 percent of the total electricity for APS. Prior to the power plants' dismantling, the creek would have at times little to no water running through certain areas.
Fossil Creek is among only a handful of streams in the southwest with travertine. Native fish, brought in by airlift, have also been reintroduced to the creek. The multi-million dollar restoration project has helped Fossil Creek to recapture its natural beauty as well as provide a model for future restoration projects. Fossil Creek can be reached from the Fossil Springs Trail, emanating from a trailhead located about 4 miles west of Strawberry on Fossil Creek Road, also known as FR 708.
Fossil Creek Domains
Meeting All of Your Web Needs
The easy part is deciding that you have something that you want to share on the web. Then, the questions start. Is the name I want for my website taken? How do I register my domain name? What will the costs be?
Fossil Creek Domains (www.fossilcreekdomains.com) is your first and only stop to getting your idea onto the web. Fossil Creek Domains provides an easy to navigate site that allows you to determine what domain names are available, register a domain name as well as purchase other web products that are available.
Additionally, our prices are economical. Domain names start as low as $9.95 a year. Included with each domain purchased is:
Forwarding/Masking
Change of Registration
Starter Web Page
"For Sale"/ Parked Page
Fossil Creek Domains (www.fossilcreekdomains.com) is your first and only stop to getting your idea onto the web. Fossil Creek Domains provides an easy to navigate site that allows you to determine what domain names are available, register a domain name as well as purchase other web products that are available.
Additionally, our prices are economical. Domain names start as low as $9.95 a year. Included with each domain purchased is:
Forwarding/Masking
Change of Registration
Starter Web Page
"For Sale"/ Parked Page
"It's Time to Visit the Great Outdoors"
Our New Online Photo Contest
It’s official. We have a winner in our online photo contest, “Home for the Holidays”. Congratulations are in order for A. Nichols. She submitted a photo of volunteers building a Habitat for Humanity home. Great shot. And, thank you to all who participated. We had some great shots submitted!!!
You can view all of the contest photos as well as photos submitted in previous contests in the “Your Photos” album located on all of our Buzz websites. Click Here to reach the album.
We also would like to unveil our new online photo contest – “It's Time to Visit the Great Outdoors”. Send us your favorite pics of the great outdoors. Submit your photos through April 25th. Each Buzz site has a link that you can use to upload your photos.
In addition to great exposure for your photograph, which will be posted on all 30 of the “Buzz” websites, the contest winner will receive a 12 oz. bag of Fossil Creek Trading Company’s Mogollon Mudd (whole bean or ground). Fossil Creek is the contest’s sponsor.
The winning photo.
Each Buzz site has a preview of the album as well as a submission form on the front page. Please include information such as your name and where your photo was taken so we can give you the proper photo credit.
You can view all of the contest photos as well as photos submitted in previous contests in the “Your Photos” album located on all of our Buzz websites. Click Here to reach the album.
We also would like to unveil our new online photo contest – “It's Time to Visit the Great Outdoors”. Send us your favorite pics of the great outdoors. Submit your photos through April 25th. Each Buzz site has a link that you can use to upload your photos.
In addition to great exposure for your photograph, which will be posted on all 30 of the “Buzz” websites, the contest winner will receive a 12 oz. bag of Fossil Creek Trading Company’s Mogollon Mudd (whole bean or ground). Fossil Creek is the contest’s sponsor.
The winning photo.
Each Buzz site has a preview of the album as well as a submission form on the front page. Please include information such as your name and where your photo was taken so we can give you the proper photo credit.
For more information visit www.thearizonabuzz.com
Submit your photos through April 25th, 2010.
Check out the Buzz to view photos that have already been submitted.
To view the online photo contest archive Click Here
Check out the Buzz to view photos that have already been submitted.
To view the online photo contest archive Click Here
Check Out This Month's Buzzin' Specials.
Check out our online specials available only to readers of the Arizona Buzz News. This month Fossil Creek Trading Company brings you some of our signature products at a special online price. With our special pricing you will want to try out each of our featured gourmet coffee blends. Click Here to view this month's featured products. Fossil Creek offers gourmet coffees and snacks. Click here to view our complete line of products.
On the Lighter Side
Because We All Need to Laugh 
Deep Thoughts
Two wrongs are only the beginning.
For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism.
Why do the signs that state “Slow Children” have a picture of a running child?
How can there be self-help “groups”?
Why is it that night falls but day breaks?
What is another word for thesaurus?
Money isn’t everything but at least it encourages relatives to stay in touch.
Why call them hot water heaters if the water is already hot?
If sour milk is used to make yogurt, how do you know when yogurt has gone bad?
How does the guy who drives the snowplow get to work?
Words that Don’t Exist But Should 
Aquadextrous – Possessing the ability to turn the bathtub tap on and off with your toes.
Carperpeuation – The act, when vacuuming, of running over a string or a piece of lint at least a dozen times, reaching over and picking it up, examining it, then putting it back down to give the vacuum one more chance.
Disconfect – To sterilize the piece of candy you dropped on the floor by blowing on it, assuming this will somehow “remove” all the germs.
Elbonics – The actions of two people maneuvering for one armrest in the movie theater.
Phonesia – The affliction of dialing a phone number and forgetting whom you were calling just as they answer.
Pupkis – The moist residue left on a window after a dog presses its nose on it.
Telecrastination – The act of always letting the phone ring at least twice before you pick it up, even when you are only six inches away.
Deep Thoughts
Two wrongs are only the beginning.
For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism.
Why do the signs that state “Slow Children” have a picture of a running child?
How can there be self-help “groups”?
Why is it that night falls but day breaks?
What is another word for thesaurus?
Money isn’t everything but at least it encourages relatives to stay in touch.
Why call them hot water heaters if the water is already hot?
If sour milk is used to make yogurt, how do you know when yogurt has gone bad?
How does the guy who drives the snowplow get to work?
Words that Don’t Exist But Should
Aquadextrous – Possessing the ability to turn the bathtub tap on and off with your toes.
Carperpeuation – The act, when vacuuming, of running over a string or a piece of lint at least a dozen times, reaching over and picking it up, examining it, then putting it back down to give the vacuum one more chance.
Disconfect – To sterilize the piece of candy you dropped on the floor by blowing on it, assuming this will somehow “remove” all the germs.
Elbonics – The actions of two people maneuvering for one armrest in the movie theater.
Phonesia – The affliction of dialing a phone number and forgetting whom you were calling just as they answer.
Pupkis – The moist residue left on a window after a dog presses its nose on it.
Telecrastination – The act of always letting the phone ring at least twice before you pick it up, even when you are only six inches away.
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