TOWN OF DEWEY-HUMBOLDT P.O. BOX 69 The Dewey-Humboldt HUMBOLDT, AZ 86329 www.dhaz.gov Newsletter Vol. 12 Issue 4 (928) 632-7362 April 2017

NEWS FROM TOWN HALL By Yvonne Kimball, Town Manager vapai County residents, including D-H res- th th th idents, for no charge on April 13 , 14 , March 14 Special Election re- 15th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd from 8:00 a.m. sults. to 4:00 p.m. A special election was held to refer Accepted items: Household appliances, the question of whether to approve the bagged trash, automotive batteries, resolution for a purchase contract for the unmounted tires (30 max.), furniture, and purchase of property located at 12925 E. yard trimmings. Main Street. The final Official Canvass of Items not accepted: Loose trash, liq- results for the March 14, 2017, Special uids, hazardous materials, cars, NiCad Election were accepted on March 21, batteries and dead animals. IN THIS ISSUE: 2017. This program is for residential use The above mentioned ballot measure only. Commercial loads will not be accept- Activity Center pg 5 or Proposition 441, received a total of 991 ed. American Legion Post 78 pg 5 votes with 341 "YES" votes (37.02%) and For additional information, please April Holidays & Events pg 5 580 "NO" votes (62.98%). contact the Yavapai County Public Works Blood Donors pg 5 The full official report is available on Department at (928) 771-3183. Clean-up Day Events pg 2 the Town’s website: www.dhaz.gov. If you Dewey-Humboldt’s clean-up day de- Coffee With Town Mgr pg 6 have any questions, please contact Judy tails are forthcoming. Please stay tuned. DHHS Mine Tour & BBQ pg 6 Morgan, Town Clerk at 632-7362. Annexation update: DHHS Spring Craft Fair pg 6 Town is participating in joint In June, Council directed Staff to DHHS Yard Sale pg 6 Clean-up Day events in April move forward with proposed annexation of DH Library News pg 4 and May. 33 parcels of land which would be intend- ed to align the northern boundary of the D-H Town Meetings pg 5 While the Town is working on the Town of Dewey-Humboldt. The annexa- Environmental Board pg 3 details of our own clean-up days, we were tion was successfully concluded in De- Food Bank Donation pg 3 invited to participate in two joint events in cember, with a Council vote on an ordi- HES Water Test Results pg 3 Prescott Valley and in Mayer. Yavapai nance. New Community E-board pg 3 County is also participating. The event is The area that was annexed is ap- scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 8:00 a.m. New Members pg 2 proximately three miles wide, continuously to 4:00 p.m. by the waste-water treat- Permits Issued pg 5 adjacent to the existing town limits, and ment plant on East Valley Road. The PV Farmers Market pg 6 two hundred feet in depth, northerly from event flyer is included in the newsletter the existing town limits. (page 2). EGGSTRAVAGANZA Prior to this annexation the 33 prop- There are minimal charges at this The 13th Annual Family erties the northern town limits area event. However, one of the advantages of Arts Festival and EGGstrava- were split between the Town’s incorpo- this event is that residents are able to get ganza will take place on Satur- rated area and a 200-foot strip of unincor- rid of items such as tires, appliances with day, April 8 on the grounds of porated area of Yavapai County. This Freon, car batteries, and trash that would the Prescott Valley Civic Center. situation often presented severe hardship not be acceptable by the Town of Dewey- The Festival offers free for the owners of those split parcels. The Humboldt cleanup program. Oils or haz- family-oriented, hands-on activi- owners of these parcels received tax bills ardous chemicals are not accepted. It is ties and performances from from the Town and the County each year 10am to 1pm on the Civic Cen- our understanding that they can be dis- and in order to do a land split, lot combi- ter Center grounds and Theater carded at the Grey Wolf Land Fill; please nation, re-zone or any other adjustment to on the Green. contact Grey Wolf facility which is part of their properties, they were compelled to Visit with the Bunny during Waste Management to confirm. WM duplicate the process in the Town and in the EGGstravaganza from 10 phone # is (928)779-6050. the County. until noon and join the free egg The Yavapai County Board of Super- Those property owners in the annex- hunts for kids ages 2 to 10 start- visors, working with the Public Works De- ation area with homes in the 200-foot ing at 11am. partment, is hosting a community cleanup strip, could not vote in Town elections as Check out the petting zoo, in Mayer. The event will be at the Mayer their physical residence was outside of the help Little Bo Peep find her Yard (next to the Mayer Transfer Station), sheep, and enjoy Freedom Sta- Town’s incorporated limits. The Town 11130 S. Antelope Creek Rd., 1/4 Mile tion’s (fee required) inflatable began to have property owners inquiring south of Mayer, and will be open to Ya- play land. about do- ANNEXATION continued on page 2

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ANNEXATION continued from page 1 ing bers to the Planning Advisory Com- The Open Space and Trails (OSAT) land splits and combinations of some mission, bringing the membership Committee is a “standing citizens” com- of these parcels and it seems that they to the Council approved level of sev- mittee comprised of five executive mem- were experiencing extreme difficulty in en. Each member, when their term bers and any number of associate mem- accomplishing that process. expires will be considered for a new bers. Executive members vote on matters To alleviate the problem posed four year term. The three new mem- before the OSAT and constitute a quor- by this situation, the Town decided to bers are: um, must be residents of the town, are undertake the annexation of the 200- Penney Hubbard 4/17 - 12/18 appointed by the Council, and serve two- foot strip into the incorporated Town. Lori Crofutt 3/17 - 12/20 year terms; while associate members are In order to accomplish the annex- appointed by the executive members ation, petitions needed to be signed by Karen Brooks 3/17 - 12/18 (subject to Council veto), need not be res- a minimum of 51 percent of the own- The other four members are: idents, and serve for an indefinite dura- ers of property in the annexation area, Chair Victor Hambrick 12/14 – 12/18 tion. OSAT members are subject to reap- as well as 51 percent of the property Vice Chair Jeff Siereveld 1/17 - 12/20 pointment limit. It was established valuation in the area. The Town re- Luiz Chavez 1/17 - 12/20 to further the implementation of the Dew- ceived signed petitions from almost 70 ey-Humboldt Open Space and Trails Mas- Rich Schauwecker 12/15 - 12/18 percent of the property owners, repre- ter Plan. NEW MEMBERS continued to page 3 senting almost 78 percent of the valu- ation in the annexation area. The result of the annexation is not the end of the story for many of the property owners. The Town, in an attempt to be helpful, mailed each of the property owners in the annexation area Lot Combination forms that they could file with the County if they wished to com- bine their parcels into one. The com- pletion of this final step will mean that the property owners who combine their parcels will receive only one tax bill during the 2018 tax season. Planning and Zoning Com- mission and Open Space and Trails Committee receive new members The Town of Dewey-Humboldt is empowered by state law to establish a Planning Commission setting forth the organization, number of members, terms of office and method of appoint- ment and removal, to be provided by local ordinance. Each municipal plan- ning commission shall have at least five members, with the following pow- ers and duties as prescribed by state statute: 9-461.01. Planning agency; powers and duties. The Planning Commission shall: 1. Develop and maintain a general plan; 2. Develop such specific plans as may be necessary to implement the general plan; 3. Periodically review the capital improvement program of the municipality; 4. Perform such other planning functions as the legislative body may provide. On February 21, 2017, the Town Council of the Town of Dewey- Humboldt appointed three new mem-

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NEW MEMBERS continued from page 2 The fountain in the courtyard near due to the limited amount of water the At the March 21st Council meeting main building 1001 tested out at 21 individuals are likely to drink from Council appointed 2 new members to parts per billion. school water sources each day. the OSAT and reappointed the 2 cur- The Arizona Department of Envi- Recommended Immediate Actions: rent Executive members for 2-year ronmental Quality’s (ADEQ) Drinking If one or both samples are be- terms, bringing its membership up to 4 Water Section is in communication tween 15 and 50 ppb, flush all drink- Executive Members, leaving one re- with the school district about immedi- ing water sources in the building for 1 maining vacancy to be filled. Newly ate actions to take in response to the minute before use as drinking water appointed members are Terry Goacher result. Please see pertinent parts of or a cooking source and notify par- and Ken Murphy. The current are Ex- the email to the school superinten- ents. ecutive Members Skip Gladue and dent below: Sandra Goodwin (Chair); and Associ- ~~~ ate Member Carl Marsee. ~~~ Parents have been notified and We wish to welcome the new Com- From: Lead Screening Program provided with a Facts for Parents mission and Committee Members and Sent: Friday, March 17, 2017 8:03 document (in English and Spanish). wish them success in this challenging AM The Town of Dewey-Humboldt and responsible task. Dear Superintendent Streeter and Mr. does not provide water to Humboldt Johnson, Elementary School, but wanted to COMMUNITY NEWS To follow up on our verbal commu- keep you informed of the status due nication, attached please find all lead to the importance of the drinking wa- HUMBOLDT ELEMENTARY screening results for drinking water ter and the role of HES. SCHOOL ADEQ DRINKING samples collected from Humboldt Ele- WATER LEAD SCREENING mentary School. We understand that this information may cause concern D-H COMMUNITY RESULTS for your staff, students and parents On February 27, 2017, as part of a and we are committed to providing ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD statewide screening for the presence health information to help explain the Want to get involved and meet of lead in school drinking water con- situation and address these concerns. others interested in the environment ducted by ADEQ, in coordination with Most importantly, we want to as- and community projects? Join the several agencies and the public sure you that the school’s water is Dewey-Humboldt Community Envi- schools, 8 drinking water samples safe for handwashing, cleaning and ronmental Board, in collaboration were collected at Humboldt Elemen- toilet use. Moreover, drinking water is with the University of Arizona Super- tary School. It appears that 1 of not a common source of lead poison- fund research program (this is not a the 8 samples exceed the screen- ing in Arizona. The drinking water at Town Council ad hoc committee). ing level of 15 parts per billion your school is not likely to cause lead Our mission: (ppb). poisoning in your students and staff “Identifying and striving to address local environmental issues through science, education, and community collaboration.” Background: The Dewey-Humboldt Community Environmental Board was originally formed in 2012 as a venue for the University of Arizona Superfund Re- search Program to share their on- going research with local citizens. Now, it is time to build and expand the board - please join us! Meetings are held quarterly on the second Wednesday of the first month of each quarter, at 12:30 p.m. at the Dewey-Humboldt Public Library. Our next meeting is June 14th! If you would like to attend this or The Unit 78 winners of the most food collected for the Food Bank last December were the 21 students in Mrs. Shreiner's Kindergarten class. The kids were treated other future meetings contact Denise by Unit 78, American Legion, Humboldt, to pizza, pop, cookies and coloring books at [email protected] or to celebrate their efforts. Well done kids! (520) 626-9049. 4 The Dewey-Humboldt Newsletter

DEWEY-HUMBOLDT together a dynamic collection of peo- that were important to her ple dedicated to exploring noetic top- in a traveling funeral. On TOWN LIBRARY NEWS ics toward a personal and collective the journey, the five wom- 2735 Corral St, Humboldt, 632-5049 · shift in consciousness, with an es- en learn more about each yavapailibrary.org/ sence in Science, Spirit, Curiosity, other and about what is deweyhumboldt.asp and Community. The local group is still possible in their lives Tues, Wed, & Fri: 10 to 5 scheduling speakers for upcoming as they unravel Annie’s (closed for lunch 12 to 12:30), meetings specializing in the areas of secret along the way. The Thurs 12:30 to 7, Sat 10 to 2 Toltec Wisdom (as taught by Don Mi- library has limited copies of the book guel Ruiz), Kundalini Yoga (as taught Update your bookmarks—the In- available for checkout. So, come in to by Yogi Bhajan), as well as local ternet variety that is—because the the library to pick up a copy of the teachers specializing in Nature-Based library has a new website! Check it book, and then come for the discus- Wellness. IONS meetings are open to out at http://www.yavapailibrary.org/ sion. There will be light refreshments. everyone with all points of view. Visi- dewey. Check us out today! The library will offer computer clas- tors are welcome! Every Thursday: 1 – 5pm, the ses in the month of FANS OF CULTDOM, an activity Friends of the Library have a continu- April. Signup is re- where you can enjoy movies and TV ing “featured” Book Sale, down- quired for the clas- shows from a variety of genres includ- stairs in the JW Mitchell Room. Each ses. Call 928-632- ing , action, suspense, week a new selection of gift-quality 5049 to register. mystery, horror, and comedy, is held books will be on display for purchase. First up on Wednesday, April 12: on Saturdays: 1 – 3:30pm. We will Most hardback books are $1, most 10:30am – 12:30pm we have a Com- have movie style refreshments! paperback books are $0.25 puter Maintenance class which will (Romance and Western paperbacks On April 1, we will start season 8 teach the basics of keeping your Win- are only $0.10 each!), and the larger installments of The X-Files with the dows based computer running at tip- “Trade” paperbacks start at $0.50. arc-story “Vienen” and the two-part top shape. DVD movies, audio books, and coffee finale “” and “”. Then on Wednesday, April 19: table style books are priced at $2.00 On April 8, we will view the latest 10:30am – 12:30pm we will offer or more. We have books for kids and in the Star Wars saga, Backing Up Your Computer, teach- teens! All prices are as marked. Rogue One. ing you how to back up your computer Come back each Thursday to find On April 15, the and restore files in case your computer new items to add to your personal group returns to spooky crashes or you accidentally delete library collection! episodes of The X-Files files. Tuesday, April 25: 6:00 – with season 9 episodes Finally, on Wednesday, April 26: 8:30pm the library’s Movies for “Nothing Important Hap- 10:30am – 12:30pm we will have Grownups is showing the 2016 pened Today”, “Nothing Important Borrowing E-Books from the Li- movie Hidden Figures, based on true Happened Today II”, and brary, a class to help you learn how events and on the book by Margot “Daemonicus”. to use your library account to borrow E Lee Shetterly. This movie depicts the April 22 will start with the brand -Books for your Tablet, Smart Phone, story of three African-American wom- new series 10 of Doctor Who, episode Windows PC or Mac Computer. en, played by Taraji P. Henson, Octa- 1. We will follow that with The X-Files On Wednesdays: 2:30 - 4:00 pm. via Spencer, and Janelle Monàe, who episodes “4-D” and “Trust No 1” We have Afternoon Games, for ages 7 are the brains behind On April 29, we will continue with and up. Kids can come down to turning the American series 10, epi- play board games including Battleship, space program around sode 2 of Doc- Connect 4, Chess, Checkers, Candy when competing with tor Who and Land, Sorry!, Monopoly Jr., Scrabble, the Russians in the the episodes “Provenance” and Dominoes, Parcheesi, Clue, and we’ll early 1960’s. The “” of The X-Files. have the Wii out to play movie was nominated The library’s Book Discussion Super Mario Bros., Wii for three 2017 Academy Awards. Group will meet on Tuesday, April Sports Resort, Mario Please register for this great movie in 11: 9:30 – 10:45am. The group is Karts, Just Dance 3, advance by calling 928-632-5049. reading, Annie Freeman’s Fabulous Mario and Sonic at the We will have popcorn, soda, water, Traveling Funeral, by Kris Radish. Winter Olympic Games, and coffee. This light-hearted book tells the tale of Mario Sports Mix, and The Dewey-Humboldt IONS five women who have been charged more on the library’s huge 90” movie group will meet on Tuesday, April 4: by Annie Freeman, their now de- screen. Come and play Bring your 10:30am – 12:30pm. Located ceased friend, to take her ashes Wii games to the library to play against across the globe, IONS groups bring across the country to all the places others!

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MEETING DATES AND ACTIVITY CENTER EXPECTED AGENDA ITEMS Tuesday through Friday, 10 to 2, 13000 Subject to change. Check website, Prescott Street, Humboldt, (928) 632-0699 postings in crier boards or call Town Hall Mission: To provide adult, youth and to confirm. family services to strengthen the family Town Council Chambers unit and to provide recreational, event 2735 S. Hwy. 69, Humboldt and meeting space. (unless otherwise posted) POST 78 HUMBOLDT, AZ AA FOR MEN: Thursdays at 7pm. Council Meetings 6:30pm COFFEE TIME: Tuesdays, 10am April 4: 1) MAMOW presentation; 928) 632-5185 to ? Goodies, conversation, fun! 2) EPA Update; 3) YCSO IGA; 4) APRIL 2017 Fair Housing Proclamation. BINGO: Tuesdays, 11am to noon. April 18: 1) Financial Report; 2) A/ The Post with a View Bring a $2 prize (can R Cash-handling policy revision; 3) HOURS: Noon to 7pm include nonperishable DHHS business plan presentation; Sunday thru Saturday foods). Player with the 4) Town Hall lease. Apr 1: Auxiliary eBoard Meeting 2pm; highest number of wins Council Work Sessions and Special Apr 2: 40 & 8 Meeting 1pm; each 4 weeks wins Meetings lunch for two at a local April 11 (2 pm): 1) Special Pre- Apr 5: Monthly Meetings: Auxiliary area restaurant. Budget Work Session 4pm/Post Meeting 5pm/QUEEN OF HEARTS 5pm; COMMUNITY CUP- April 11 (6:30pm): 1) Code of Eth- BOARD: The Center Apr 6: S.A.L. Meeting 5pm; ics; 2) Road Improvement presenta- collects and distrib- tion by Mr. Goodwin ; 3) Council Ap- Apr 8: ALR Meeting 9am at the Post/ utes nonperishable pointments discussion. Minnie Moeck Memorial 2—5pm with Pot- food items locally P & Z Meetings 6:00pm luck; April 6: 1) Zoning Anomalies strat- THRIFT STORE: Of- Apr 15: Karaoke with Captain Stan 4- fering a good variety of items, and egy proposal discussion. 7pm; accepting donations (but not electric To receive Meeting Notifications and Apr 16: Easter; appliances, clothing, shoes or opened Agendas by email contact: Agenda Apr 20: Veteran’s Lunch 11 am; [email protected]; type “subscribe” in subject toiletries). line. Citizens may have an item placed on Apr 29: District 8 Meeting—hosted by SERVICES: the agenda by contacting a Council Mem- Post 6. AHCCCS & DES APPLICATIONS: ber for sponsorship. APRIL IS CHILDREN & YOUTH MONTH Food Stamps, Medical Ins., etc. Coming Events: May 20—Auxiliary HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE BLOOD DONORS Clare Kenyon Memorial Mexican Fies- INFORMATION: For more information Thank-you to all of our donors for ta. participating in February’s blood drive. call: 211 or (877) 211-8661 or visit We exceeded our goal of 19 donations Mondays: 8 Ball Tournament www.211arizona.org. with a total of 23 donations. 4:30pm; LEGAL ADVOCACY: Call Amy Congratulations to Deanna Rozum Wednesdays: Burgers 12 to 2, $5, Lansa: 775-9993, ext 4271. for winning the $25.00 Maverick gas card. Public Welcome/QUEEN OF HEARTS MEDICARE ASSISTANCE: Call Nan- For those of you who have created drawing 5pm/ Free Pool; cy Coman: 775-9993 ext 3. an on-line account with United Blood Ser- APS & UNS GAS DISCOUNTS: vices and have included your email ad- Friday Fish Fry: 5pm to 7pm – Pub- dress in your profile, you may have no- lic Welcome! (Cod, Catfish, Shrimp Handouts available. ticed something new this year. After plus Chef’s Special) Soup, Salad, each blood drive, United Blood Services Rolls, Dessert $10 per person APRIL EVENTS & HOLIDAYS will send you an e-mail informing you Chef’s choice: Feb 3: Beef Stroganoff; April 1: April Fool’s Day; where your blood donation was used to Feb 10: TBA; Feb 17: Chicken Enchi- April 9: Palm Sunday; help someone in need. lada Casserole; Feb 29: Pork Chops with April 10: Passover Begins at Sun- Our next blood drive for the town of Scallop Potatoes. Dewey-Humboldt will be Tuesday, May down, lasts 8 days; 16th. Located at the Humboldt Bible Fish Fry Music: 7: TBA; 14: Peggy April 14: Good Friday; Church gym, 2500 Old Black Canyon Evans; 21: TBA; 28: TBA. April 16: Easter Sunday; Hwy, the blood drive will be from 1:30 April 18: Income Taxes Due; – 6:00pm. Once again, for May’s PERMITS ISSUED April 22: Earth Day blood drive, there will be a drawing for a The Town’s Building Department $25.00 Maverick gas card. All participat- Arbor Day: Arbor Day ing donors will be eligible to enter the issued the following permits in Febru- Birthstone: Diamond drawing. ary. This information is to indicate Flower: Sweet Pea To schedule a donation time, call growth in the community. Stacey Blanchfield at 928 632-5872. Or  Single Family Residences—2 sign-up on-line at the United Blood Ser- vices website:  Manufactured Homes—0 (https://www.unitedbloodservices.org).  Other—15

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DHHS CHAPARRAL MINE TOUR & BBQ FUNDRAISER THE DEWEY-HUMBOLDT The Dewey-Humboldt Historical Society is having their annual Chaparral Mine NEWSLETTER Tour & Barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, May 6th from 10am to 3pm. On the menu: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Beans, Chips, Cookies Articles welcome from and and Drinks. provided by Citizens, Organiza- The Society plans a mill & rock crusher demo, historic walk-through mine tour, tions, Committees, Staff, and live music, horse shoes, children’s mule rides, trick roping, panning for gold and Partners of the Town of other activities. Dewey-Humboldt. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended to reach the location in the Brad- Published Monthly by the shaw Mountains off Hwy 69 and the Iron King Road. Signs will lead to the destina- Town of Dewey-Humboldt tion six miles from the highway. Please bring lawn chairs. Denise Rogers, Editor Tickets are on sale at the Dewey-Humboldt Museum Thursday thru Saturday Please submit articles from 10 until 4 for $15 per individual, $25 per couple, and $30 for a family of four. by the 15th on-line at: All proceeds benefit the Dewey-Humboldt Museum. [email protected] Visit our Historical Society website at www.dhhsmuseum.org or call for more or in person at Town Hall. information at (928) 277-5609.

PRESCOTT VALLEY FARMERS SPRING CRAFT FAIR MARKET LEARN ABOUT OUR The Dewey-Humboldt Histori- Tuesday Afternoons TOWN: HAVE cal Society will hold its from 2—5pm, COFFEE WITH THE Spring Craft Fair at the D-H through April 25, in TOWN MANAGER! Museum, 12925 E Main St, the Harkins Theatre Humboldt, from 9 until 3, on Parking Lot (NW Monday, April Saturday, April 1st. corner), Glassford 10th from 9 to Hill Road & Park 10am in the Town Come find Western Art, Cowboy Avenue Manager’s Office. Items, Jewelry, Arts and Crafts!

EPA PRESENTATION D-H HISTORICAL April 4th, 6:30 p.m. Town Hall Council Chambers SOCIETY YARD SALE 2735 S. Hwy 69, Ste.10, Humboldt April 6, 7 & 8 from 8—2. Downstairs at the Museum, COMMUNITY MEETING 12925 E. Main St, Humboldt. April 5th, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Humboldt Elementary School Come find YOUR treasures! 2750 S. Corral St., Humboldt

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