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New Restaurant Near Sunsites: "Gracie's Station" Opens in Benson

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368.jpg     "If Saturday night's VIP opening was any indication, Benson residents are in for a treat as Gracie's Station, a new restaurant on State Route 90, officially opens its doors to the public this week.  With more than 150 guests, Maggie McEnery, owner of Gracie's, her family, architects, city officials and construction workers celebrated the completion of the 12,000-square-foot restaurant.  
     Mayor Mark Fenn said after touring the facility that it was going to be a great addition to the Benson community.  'The facility was very nice and will be appreciated by the residents," Fenn said. "The food and service were excellent and hopefully an indication of how it will be run. I think the McEnery family made a good investment and has done a great job for our community.'  The new restaurant will bring more upscale dining to not only travelers along Interstate 10 and SR-90, but also to Benson residents."      -Thelma Grimes
     Located just 20 miles away from Sunsites, Gracie's Station will surely be a welcome addition to the growing South-Eastern Arizona community. 

Willcox, Arizona: Sandhill Cranes' Migration

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Visit the winter home of more than 30,000 sandhill cranes in Willcox, Arizona, just 30 miles away from Sunsites, and witness their epic dawn flight.

  • The Event. Each year, the Wings Over Willcox Birding & Nature Festival (WOW) takes place during January's Martin Luther King weekend. While the cranes are the stars of the show, the festival offers tours and educational programs that also explore photography, geology, archeology, history, botany, agriculture and ranching. Visit the Web site to review the seminars and tours that interest you and your family. Reserve early.
  • Just for kids. Children can explore a nature expo in the community center, which features educational booths, live animal displays, and a wide variety of vendors with nature-related crafts and activities. Free seminars on various topics are offered throughout the day.
  • Be prepared. Mornings are cold with temperatures dipping well below freezing. (Think 15 degrees Fahrenheit.) Wear gloves, hats and layers. Rain is unlikely, but possible. Bring your camera.
  • Where to stay. The WOW Web site lists most available , lodging options including chain motels, local B&Bs and guest ranches. Top pick:  Muleshoe Ranch. Run by the Nature Conservancy, its simple casitas in a birding sanctuary are ideal for nature-loving families.

For more information, visit www.wingsoverwillcox.com.

                                                                              - by Lynn O' Rourke Hayes

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