TOWN OF DEWEY-HUMBOLDT P.O. BOX 69 The Dewey-Humboldt HUMBOLDT, AZ 86329 www.dhaz.gov Newsletter Vol. 11 Issue 8 (928) 632-7362 August 2016

NEWS FROM TOWN HALL  Oil’s or Hazardous Chemicals  Refrigerators/Freezers with Freon/ By Yvonne Kimball, Town Manager coolant canisters attached FREE WELL-WATER TEST-  Household Trash ING IS AVAILABLE AGAIN!  Batteries Responding to an overwhelming de- We WILL be accepting brush and mand following February’s well water test- yard clippings as this will be part of the ing kit program, the Town of Dewey- first Town Firewise Program Event. Humboldt is offering to Residents of the If you have any questions please call the Town, who have not previously partici- office at 928-632-7362 and speak with Ed pated, FREE TESTING of drinking water Hanks, Public Works Supervisor or Ste- samples from Resi- ven Brown, Community Planner. dents’ well systems. While they last, REINSTATEMENT OF sample bottles can be IN THIS ISSUE: obtained at Town Hall BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Activity Center pg 4 from 8:00 a.m. till 12:00 The Council is considering reinstat- American Legion pg 3 p.m. on Monday, Sep- ing the Board of Adjustment. Boards of Aug Holidays/Events pg 3 tember 12 through Adjustment were created to provide a Blood Drive pg 2 Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Resi- means to deal with unanticipated hard- Call for Participants pg 4 dents are encouraged to return the ships as they arise with issues of zoning. Candidate Election pg 2 filled bottles the day they are picked up, In general, a Board of Adjustment is a Coffee With Town Mgr. pg 4 but they must be returned by 12:00 p.m. quasi-judicial, not a policy-making body. D-H Library News pg 2 on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, in The Board interprets the meaning and D-H Town Meetings pg 3 order to be transported to Nortest Analyti- spirit of the zoning ordinance as enacted Farmers Market pg 4 cal Laboratories, in Flagstaff, for testing. by the governing body by hearing and Local Foods pg 3 Nortest Laboratories will return the deciding on variance applications when Permits pg 2 results directly to participating Residents, they arise. It does not have the authority Recipe pg 3 when testing is completed. to make law or change zoning law. The Volunteers Needed pg 4 Board meets when applications for vari- Drinking Water Testing Includes – Vote August 30th pg 4 ances or appeals occur and is not ex- Copper, Lead, Arsenic. pected to meet regularly as some other SAVE THE DATE! RSVP with Steven Brown or Pen- Town Boards, Commissions and Commit- ney Hubbard at (928) 632-7362 to re- tees do. The Special Training meetings The D–H Historical serve your sample kit, indicating the may be held once the board is formed to Society would like to invite day you will pick up the kit. provide adequate knowledge for the board you all to the Agua Fria Fes- to perform this function. Town Code Sec- tival, Sat, October 1st, on CLEAN-UP DAY IS BACK! tion 153.021 outlines the structure, the Main Street in Humboldt. The Town of Dewey-Humboldt would powers and duties of the Board of Adjust- Starting the day will be like to announce the 2016 Free Cleanup ment. the popular Pet Parade. Program/Firewise Program. On Sep- Town Council has been performing This has always been a fa- tember 7-10 at 12938 E. Main Street the duties of the Board of Adjustment vorite among kids and adults (vacant property across the road from the since 2012. Ideally, the Council would alike and so much fun for the museum) the Town will provide dumpsters like to appoint a 5-person volunteer board pets too. for yard/property clean up as well as to serve as the Board of Adjustment. If Next will be the Main brush chipping. The event is free of you are interested in serving in this capac- Street Parade, the theme charge to Dewey-Humboldt residents. ity, please contact town hall at 928) 632- of which will be The Old Proof of residency is required. The Hours th 7362 and complete an application for this West. It will start at 9 a.m. will be Wednesday 7th – Friday 9 board. Town Clerk Judy Morgan, Town This day will be filled 7:30a.m. – 5:30p.m. Planner Steven Brown, or Town Manager with events of Fun, Food, Saturday 10th 9:00am – 12:00pm Yvonne Kimball can help you if you have Games, Music, and lots of Items that will NOT be accepted are: any questions about serving on the Board Old West History for all so of Adjustment. mark your calendars now!  Tires

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TOWN CANDIDATE Shirley for their hard work during all of Then on August 20, we will view two the past blood drives. very important episodes of the series, ELECTION UPDATE For our blood drive in August, “” and “Memento Mo- The Town of Dewey-Humboldt is United Blood Services has kindly do- ri”. Finally, on August 27, come to holding its Candidate Election on Au- nated one voucher for two free tickets see a two-part mythology story gust 30, 2016. Ten candidates’ to an Arizona Diamondbacks baseball “Tempus Fugit” and “”. Movie names will appear on the ballot for 1 game, which can be used until the end style refreshments will be provided! Mayor seat and 3 Council seats. of September. There will be a drawing WATER, a presentation from They are as follows: at the end of the drive for all donor the Dewey-Humboldt IONS, will be MAYOR (1 seat): Terry Nolan and participants. held on Tuesday, August 2: 10:30am Doug Treadway. So, if you haven’t already signed – 12:30 p.m. IONS will discuss the COUNCIL (3 seats): Lori Crofutt, up, be sure to sign up either online at topic of water with a John Hughes, Kevin Leonard, Dennis the United Blood Services website video (1 hour long) Repan, Denise Rogers, Amy Tim- (http://www.unitedbloodservices.org) that goes into the sci- mons, Victoria J. Wendt, and Nancy or call Stacy Blanchfield at 928-632- entific approach to Wright. 5872 to schedule an appointment. analyzing water struc- The last day to register to vote ture and how our health is affected by in the Primary Election is August YOUR DEWEY- the water we drink. We will learn how 1, 2016. This is for both state and water, with a diluted amount of the federal elections. You can register HUMBOLDT TOWN right substance, can be an antibiotic online at the Service Arizona website LIBRARY NEWS! to cure problems and, with a diluted at servicearizona.com. Voter Regis- Your library has some great late amount of the wrong substance, can tration forms are also available at the summer activities to attend! And don’t be the cause of problems. The IONS Yavapai County Recorder’s Office; forget to use our many services, meetings are open to everyone with City or Town Clerk’s offices; Libraries check out some great books and mov- all points of view. Visitors are wel- throughout Yavapai County; Depart- ies, and much more! Find out what come! Refreshments will be served. ment of Motor Vehicles; United your library can do for you! BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP States Post Offices, and the Arizona MOVIES 4 GROWNUPS will be will meet on Tuesday, August 9: 9:30 Secretary of State’s website. showing The Finest Hours, starring – 10:45 a.m., discussing the 1983 If you have any candidate elec- Chris Pine, Casey novel Ironweed by William Kennedy, tion questions contact Town Clerk Affleck, Holliday which received the Judy Morgan at 928-632-7362. Grainger, and Ben 1984 Pulitzer Prize for Foster, on Tuesday Fiction. Set during the COMMUNITY GROWTH August 30: 6:00 – Great Depression, this PERMITS ISSUED 8:00 p.m. This 2016 novel tells the story of movie is based on Francis Phelan, an The Town’s Building Depart- the true events in alcoholic from Albany ment issued the following permits in 1952 of the U.S. who left his family af- June. This information is to indicate Coast Guard and the ter accidentally killing growth in the community. most daring sea res- his infant son. He  1-Single Family Residence cue in history when the SS Pendleton returns to Albany try-  11-Other splits apart in a huge nor’easter storm ing to make peace with ghosts of the off the New England coast. Please past and of the present. The library COMMUNITY NEWS register in advance by calling 928-632 has copies of the book available for - 5049. Popcorn and other refresh- checkout. Light refreshments will be BLOOD DRIVE ments will be served. provided for the fun discussion. We FANS OF CULTDOM will show also plan to view the film based on the For all our faithful and future classic fourth season episodes of The novel starring Jack Nicholson and blood donors, mark your calendar! X-Files on Saturdays in August: Meryl Streep. Call the library, 928- The next Blood Drive for the Town of 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. On August 6, we 632- 5049, for more information. Dewey-Humboldt will be Tuesday, will watch the scariest X-Files of all WEEKLY BOOK SALE, every August 16th. Located at the Hum- time, the episode “”, and amus- Thursday: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m., down- boldt Bible Church gym, 2500 Old ing fan favorite “Musings of a Ciga- stairs in the JW Mitchell Room at the Black Canyon Hwy. The blood drive rette Smoking Man”. On August 13, library, put on by the Friends of the will be from 1:30 p.m. – 6:00p.m. we will play Library. We will have a great selection A big thank-you to all of our do- a mythology of gift-quality books on display for pur- nors from the last drive for helping us two-parter chase with low prices (all prices as exceed our goal of 23 units. Also, a “” marked). Come back each Thursday very special thank-you to Mary and to find new items to add to your per- Franks and her staff; Cathy, Pam and “”. sonal library collection!

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Your library is located at 2735 10 REASONS TO Corral St. in Humboldt near the en- trance to the Elementary School and INCREASE YOUR USE next to the D-H Activity Center. Con- OF LOCAL FOODS tact us by phone at 928 632-5049, or 1) Supports local farms visit our website to find out the dates 2) Boosts local economy and times for all the library’s activities 3) Less travel and to search for and place holds on 4) Less waste library items at: http://yavapailibrary. 5) More freshness org/dhl.htm. 6) New and better flavors in each POST 78 The library’s hours are: Tues., season HUMBOLDT, AZ 86329 Wed., & Fri.: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7) Good for the gene pool and the 928-632-5185 (closed for lunch Noon – 12:30 p.m.), soil Thurs. 12:30 8) Attracts tourists AUGUST 2016 to 7 p.m., 9) Preserves open space The Post with a View and Sat.: 10 10) Builds more connected commu- a.m. to 2 HOURS: Noon to 7 p.m. Sunday thru nities Saturday p.m. Aug 2: Post eBoard meeting 5p.m. WHOLE-WHEAT PENNE Aug 3: Monthly Meetings: Auxilia- with CHICKEN and ry 4 p.m., Post Meeting 5 p.m., MEETING DATES QUEEN OF HEARTS 5 p.m. BROCCOLI Aug 4: S.A.L. Meeting 5 p.m. AND EXPECTED 1/4 c extra virgin olive oil Aug 7: 40 & 8 Meeting 1pm (return 1/2 large onion, chopped AGENDA ITEMS to Sunday schedule) 4 cloves garlic, minced (Subject to change. Check website 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken Aug 13: S.A.L. Pancake Breakfast or call Town Hall to confirm.) breast, cut into 1” cubes 9 to 11 a.m. Town Council Chambers 1 pkg. whole wheat Penne Aug 18: VA Lunch for Ft Whipple 1/2 tsp salt Vets 11 a.m. 2735 S. Hwy. 69, Humboldt 2 tbsp. romano or parmesan cheese, Aug 20: Rider’s Meeting 9 a.m.; (unless otherwise posted) grated Smash Party and Luau 4 p.m. Black pepper to taste Council Meetings 6:30p.m. COMING EVENTS: Bring a large pot of water to a Labor Day—September 5 Aug 2: 1) Financial Statement rolling boil. Meanwhile, heat oil in a Mondays: 8 Ball Tournament 4:30 Report; 2) Flood Control IGA; 3) medium saucepan. Add the onion p.m. Permit Report; 4) Accountability and garlic, stirring until translucent. Wednesdays: Burgers 12 to 2 $5, Contracts: 5) ADOR IGA. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until Public Welcome / QUEEN OF Aug 16: 1) Public Safety Re- no longer pink throughout. Remove HEARTS drawing 5 p.m. from heat and set aside. port—2nd Qtr. Friday Fish Fry: 5 p.m. to 7p.m. – Once the water boils, add the Public Welcome! Cod, Catfish, Council Work Sessions and broccoli and cook until firm, yet ten- Shrimp plus Chef’s Special with Soup, Special Meetings 2:00 p.m. der. Using a slotted spoon, transfer Salad, Rolls, Dessert $10 per person the broccoli to the saucepan with the Aug 9: 1) Code Enforcement Fish Fry Music: 5th Greenwood Presentation; 2) ROW Abandon- chicken. Cook until the broccoli is soft. Hill; 12th Peggy Evans; 19th ment; 3) EPA response to McCain Greenwood Hill; 26th TBA. letter discussion; 4) Ethics Hearing Return the pot of water to a boil process discussion. and add the pasta. Cook according to package AUGUST EVENTS P & Z Meetings 6:00p.m. directions. Drain the pas- & HOLIDAYS Aug 4: 1) General Plan Review; Birthstone: Peridot 2) Historic District Review. ta, reserving 1 cup of the wa- Flower: Gladiolus To receive Meeting Notifications ter. Add the August 30-Election Day and Agendas by email contact: pasta, water, Agenda [email protected] and put and salt to the “subscribe” in the subject line. broccoli and chicken mixture. Toss Citizens may have an item to mix. placed on the agenda by contacting Add the cheese and mix again. a Council Member or filling out a Serve immediately, topped with fresh form available at Town Hall. ground pepper. Serves 4 to 5.

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ACTIVITY CENTER THE DEWEY-HUMBOLDT Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 13000 Prescott Street, Humboldt, (928) 632-0699 Mission: To provide adult, youth and family services to strengthen the family unit NEWSLETTER and to provide recreational, event and meeting space. Articles welcome from and AA FOR MEN: Thursdays at 7 p.m. COFFEE TIME: Tuesdays, 10am to ? Goodies, conversation, fun! provided by Citizens, Organiza- BINGO: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to noon. Bring a $2 prize (can include nonperishable tions, Committees, Staff, and foods). Player with the highest number of wins each 4 weeks wins lunch for two at a local Partners of the Town of area restaurant Dewey-Humboldt. COMMUNITY CUPBOARD: The Center collects and distributes nonperishable food items locally. Usually Free breads are available on Thurs and Fri. Published Monthly by the THRIFT STORE: Offering a good variety of items, and accepting donations (but not Town of Dewey-Humboldt electric appliances, clothing, shoes or opened toiletries). Denise Rogers, Editor SERVICES: Call the Center at 632-0699 for verification. AHCCCS & DES APPLICATIONS: Food Stamps, Medical Ins., etc. Please submit articles HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE INFORMATION: For more information call: 211 or by the 15th on-line at: (877) 211-8661 or visit www.211arizona.org. [email protected] LEGAL ADVOCACY: Call Amy Lansa: 775-9993, ext 4271. or in person at Town Hall. MEDICARE ASSISTANCE: Call Nancy Coman: 775-9993 ext 3. APS & UNS GAS DISCOUNTS: Handouts available.

VOLUNTEERS THE PRESCOTT ARE NEEDED! CALL FOR FARMERS MARKET Volunteers are needed on PARTICIPANTS! Saturdays, through the Planning and Zoning Com- The DHHS is gearing up for October 29th, from mission (P&Z) and the Open 7:30am to Noon in the Space and Trails Committee Old West Days & Agua Fria Fes- Yavapai College, Parking (OSAT). tival to be held October 1st! Please contact the Town Vendors! Spaces are avail- Lot D, 1100 E Sheldon, Clerk at 632-7362 to apply for able for your Crafts & Western Art, Prescott. these vacancies. Thank you for Food Services, or information on volunteering for our Community! your businesses! Would you or your group like to participate in the Main Street Parade? We would love to have you be a part of our annual fund raising event!

LEARN ABOUT OUR TOWN: HAVE COFFEE WITH THE TOWN MANAGER! DEWEY-HUMBOLDT Monday, Aug 8th CANDIDATE ELECTION from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Town Man- AUGUST 30, 2016 ager’s Office.

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