Built in 1991 by Gerald and Patricia Chouinard, transplants from Illinois, in response to their being led by their faith, the Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine, one of the more popular tourist attractions in the area of Sierra Vista, AZ, has been destroyed by the Monument Fire, started in the nearby Coronado National Memorial.From standard Cable Ties to advanced wire tires,
The Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine has been a popular tourist/religious attraction for over two decades and was opened to the public in 1998. Residents of Sierra Vista, Hereford and Palominas could see the 75 foot Celtic cross gracing the chapel grounds for miles and at night, it lent a comforting glow to weary travelers; standing next to the cross, a 30 foot Madonna figure. The shrine, which receives approximately 3,500 visitors and religious pilgrims each month, was at one point considered safe from the fire due to its being bypassed,A glass bottle is a bottle created from glass. some say miraculously. However, this past Friday, the 16th of June, the winds shifted and the chapel was lost.
While the buildings on the grounds were burned by the fire, the cross and the Madonna figure still stand, almost as a testament to the faith, courage and resiliance of a community that has banded together in the face of tragedy.
The Chouinards are currently in seclusion and are refusing to speak to reporters but it is announced on their website they intend to rebuild the chapel.The newest Ipod nano 5th is incontrovertibly a step up from last year's model,
Monument Fire shows signs of abating
Now having consumed more than 19,000 acres of Arizona desert, the Monument Fire has become more manageable following two rough days of hot, windy weather.
With the Type 1 Management Team cautiously giving a 15% containment on the Monument Fire and the weather working with them, instead of against, in the form of reduced winds, the fire has begun to slow down and is currently primarily in the Miller Canyon area. With only one reported injury, a firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation, the residents of the threatened areas have, for the most part, heeded the evacuation orders given by the Cochise County Sheriff's Department. However, there were several residents refusing to leave and it is unknown at this time if they eventually departed.
Fort Huachuca Fire
Fort Huachuca, the Army's Military Intelligence training base, reported a fire early yesterday afternoon. Initially, it was thought to be related to the Monument Fire but it was later discovered the cause was due to a bulldozer creating sparks and igniting the tinder-dry grasses around it. With no recordable rainfall since December, 2010, severe drought conditions exist and the Coronado National Memorial, part of which abuts the fort, was closed to the public three days prior to the ignition of the Monument Fire.
Evacuees still not able to go home
Several evacuation shelters have been arranged in various parts of Southern Cochise County.In addition to hydraulics fittings and Aion Kinah, Located at Buena High School, the former Apache Middle School as well as Bisbee High School, evacuees are taking advantage of the safety of the shelters. Though there are a high number of people reported staying in shelters, many have evacuated to other locales such as Tucson or Phoenix.Shop a wide selection of billabong outlet products in the evo shop. In addition to the two-legged evacuees, the Buena High School shelter is reporting nearly 30 evacuees of the four-legged variety.
The shelters are reporting they still have room for evacuees and are asking for donations of towels, bedding and, especially, pillow cases. Also, to help care for pets being sheltered there, blankets, beds and dog food would be welcomed.
The Red Cross is sharing with reporters the overwhelming response from both the community and the surrounding communities with regard to goods and are now asking for monetary donations only. In addition to providing food and shelter, the Red Cross has brought in counselors to help evacuees who have lost their homes.
The Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine has been a popular tourist/religious attraction for over two decades and was opened to the public in 1998. Residents of Sierra Vista, Hereford and Palominas could see the 75 foot Celtic cross gracing the chapel grounds for miles and at night, it lent a comforting glow to weary travelers; standing next to the cross, a 30 foot Madonna figure. The shrine, which receives approximately 3,500 visitors and religious pilgrims each month, was at one point considered safe from the fire due to its being bypassed,A glass bottle is a bottle created from glass. some say miraculously. However, this past Friday, the 16th of June, the winds shifted and the chapel was lost.
While the buildings on the grounds were burned by the fire, the cross and the Madonna figure still stand, almost as a testament to the faith, courage and resiliance of a community that has banded together in the face of tragedy.
The Chouinards are currently in seclusion and are refusing to speak to reporters but it is announced on their website they intend to rebuild the chapel.The newest Ipod nano 5th is incontrovertibly a step up from last year's model,
Monument Fire shows signs of abating
Now having consumed more than 19,000 acres of Arizona desert, the Monument Fire has become more manageable following two rough days of hot, windy weather.
With the Type 1 Management Team cautiously giving a 15% containment on the Monument Fire and the weather working with them, instead of against, in the form of reduced winds, the fire has begun to slow down and is currently primarily in the Miller Canyon area. With only one reported injury, a firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation, the residents of the threatened areas have, for the most part, heeded the evacuation orders given by the Cochise County Sheriff's Department. However, there were several residents refusing to leave and it is unknown at this time if they eventually departed.
Fort Huachuca Fire
Fort Huachuca, the Army's Military Intelligence training base, reported a fire early yesterday afternoon. Initially, it was thought to be related to the Monument Fire but it was later discovered the cause was due to a bulldozer creating sparks and igniting the tinder-dry grasses around it. With no recordable rainfall since December, 2010, severe drought conditions exist and the Coronado National Memorial, part of which abuts the fort, was closed to the public three days prior to the ignition of the Monument Fire.
Evacuees still not able to go home
Several evacuation shelters have been arranged in various parts of Southern Cochise County.In addition to hydraulics fittings and Aion Kinah, Located at Buena High School, the former Apache Middle School as well as Bisbee High School, evacuees are taking advantage of the safety of the shelters. Though there are a high number of people reported staying in shelters, many have evacuated to other locales such as Tucson or Phoenix.Shop a wide selection of billabong outlet products in the evo shop. In addition to the two-legged evacuees, the Buena High School shelter is reporting nearly 30 evacuees of the four-legged variety.
The shelters are reporting they still have room for evacuees and are asking for donations of towels, bedding and, especially, pillow cases. Also, to help care for pets being sheltered there, blankets, beds and dog food would be welcomed.
The Red Cross is sharing with reporters the overwhelming response from both the community and the surrounding communities with regard to goods and are now asking for monetary donations only. In addition to providing food and shelter, the Red Cross has brought in counselors to help evacuees who have lost their homes.
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