TOWN OF
DEWEY-HUMBOLDT
P.O. BOX 69
HUMBOLDT, AZ
86329
www.dhaz.gov
(928) 632-7362

The Dewey-Humboldt
Newsletter
Vol. 9 Issue 8
August 2014

NEWS FROM TOWN HALL:
A NOTE FROM THE TOWN
MANAGER
IN THIS ISSUE:
Activity Center
American Legion:
Arsenic Water Test Kits
Aug Events & Holidays
Coffee With Town Mgr
Green Chili Recipe
DHHS Old West Day
DH Town Meetings
In Memory
Library Book Sale
Library News
Prescott Farmers Mkt
Scholarship Awards

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THE LEAGUE OF
WOMEN VOTERS
PRESENTS: THE
D-H MAYORALCOUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUM
Wednesday, August 13
from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. (or
come early at 6:00 to meet
and talk with the candidates) at Cherry Creek
Ranch Event Center, Hwy.
169 and Foothill Drive.
Sponsored by Highway 69
Chamber of Commerce &
Dist. 2 County Supervisor
Tom Thurman.
Election Day is August 26
BE AN INFORMED VOTER
*The League is a non-partisan
organization that neither supports nor opposes political
parties or candidates.

As many Dewey-Humboldt residents
know, one of our neighbors has achieved a
“first” for the State of Arizona and the Town
of Dewey-Humboldt. Mr. Joe Preston was
elected 2014-2015 President of the Lions
Clubs International.
I met Joe Preston and his wife Joni, a
fellow Lion, when I first became the Town
Manager. I was visiting a D-H Lions Club
meeting. Joe had just returned from a Lions
Clubs International function where he was
representing our area. He struck me as a
humble and compassionate individual. Two
and half years later, I was thrilled to hear of
Joe being elected President of Lions Clubs
International.
Upon release of the news, I received
phone calls from community members expressing their excitement of this event. Bob
Greene, a former D-H Mayor and a D-H
Lions Club member, felt that Joe’s presidency has earned global recognition for the
Town of Dewy-Humboldt. Judy Davidson, a
Dewey-Humboldt resident who is an avid
volunteer in our community and a former DH Board of Adjustment member, told me
that she was with Joe and Joni when Joe
was installed as the President for Lions
Clubs International. Judy was in tears when
Joe received the honor. “It was a moving
moment seeing Joe being named the President.... Joe surprises me. As busy as he is,
he always participates in the D-H club meetings and functions when he is in town. He
is a great man,” Judy shared. I agree it is a
magnificent achievement for Mr. Preston.
As the Town Manager for DeweyHumboldt, I am so very proud of him, as I
am for his hometown, for which I serve. Mr.
Preston comes from our community and
represents the overall D-H citizenry who are
hard-working, passionate and caring for the
good causes. Please allow me to cheer for
Joe and his extraordinary accomplishment.
Mr. Joe Preston’s biography and achievements can be found at Lions Clubs International’s website www.lionsclubs.org and the
Daily Courier newspaper website

www.prescottaz.com.
From the Town Clerk’s Office—The Primary
Election is fast approaching (August 26th).
The Town is holding a candidate election on
this ballot for the Mayor and three Council
seats. For the names of the seven candidates running for these four seats go the
Town’s website at www.dhaz.gov and click
on the home-page “Election” link.

COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORNER
GRADING OF A LOT
By Terry Ford, Building Official/Inspector

Grading occurs on a lot when the
vegetation and/or the soil is moved or removed from a lot or materials are imported to a lot. Grading can cause a multitude of problems. The existing native
vegetation on the lot helps prevent erosion of soil, removing that vegetation can
cause erosion problems. The moving of
soil on a lot may also cause erosion and
drainage problems
on an adjoining
property. Even minor grading can
change the way water drains across
your property, which
can cause erosion problems for a neighbor (and liability for you).
The Town Grading Ordinance (Town
Code Section 150. 09) addresses grading
procedures extensively. It states that you
cannot cause erosion, cannot change the
course of water drainage, and that concentrated drainage shall be contained on
site or directed to an approved drainage.
Prior to any grading please contact
the Town Hall to get the required permit.
To apply for a grading permit, you must
submit an application and two sets of
plans. If complicated, the plans may need
to be prepared by a licensed engineer.
Call our Building Official, Terry Ford, at
632-7362 for more information.

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COMMUNITY NEWS:
DHHS OLD WEST DAY
CELEBRATION
To kick off the Dewey-Humboldt
Historical Society’s Annual Old
West Day Event, a contest was
held among local area school students to design an Admission Button.
Luke Poteat, a student in Sandy
Belsiger's Art Class at Bradshaw Middle School, designed the winning button for the Dewey-Humboldt Historical

check in with the silent auction.
There will surely some great deals
there! And if that is not enough for
you, then bring your dancing shoes
for a little square dancing!
Beginning in August, Admission
Buttons with Luke's design can be
purchased at Local Businesses and
at the Museum. Admission Buttons
purchased before the event are $1,
and are $2 the day of the event
We'll see everyone at the 2nd
Annual Old West Day!
(And if you are looking to be a
part of the parade, there is still room
to sign up. We’re looking for a
marching band too.)

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP
AWARDS

Society. Join the Historical Society in
congratulating Luke!
The Dewey-Humboldt Historical Society is having its 2nd Annual Old West Day Celebration on
Saturday, September 20th, 2014,
from 10am to 4pm, on Main St in
Humboldt. The day will start at 10am
with a Parade down Main Street from
3rd Street to the Town Hall parking
lot. County Supervisor Tom Thurman
will be the Grand Marshall, with lots of
great parade participants to follow.
And after the Parade there will be a
Dress-Up Pet Parade.
The fun then continues with
Western Arts and Crafts, Music,
Woody and The Prospectors (from
Phoenix—to show how to Pan for
Gold), Arizona Rangers, Rough Riders, Weaving and Spinning demonstrations, and Blacksmith Eric Leblanc—who will show how it’s done.
There will be games for the kids,
food vendors, and contests such as
best or longest beard, and a boot
race down Main Street. Be sure to

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 78 and American Legion
Post 78 have partnered together to
award two college scholarships. The
recipients of the two scholarships
are:
Dakota Porter of Dewey, AZ
was awarded a $1,000.00 scholarship to pursue her career in Veterinary Science at Yavapai College in
Prescott this fall.
Kathryn Elliott of Mayer, AZ
received a $500.00 scholarship towards her Pre-Engineering Program
classes at Yavapai College when
she also starts this fall
American Legion Scholarships
are awarded to local Seniors continuing their education at the college level every year.

POST 78
HUMBOLDT, AZ 86329
928-632-5185
Calendar of Events for July:
August 2:
ing 11am;
August 2:
6pm;
August 5:
August 6:

Auxiliary eBoard MeetOpen Mic Music: 1 to
Posse Meeting 5pm;
Monthly Meetings: Post

Officer’s Meeting 3:30pm, Auxiliary
4pm, Regular Post Meeting 5pm;
August 9: Post 78 Training Session for all officers (Post & Auxiliary)
on the new website: MyLegion.org
10am;
August 16: Rider’s Meeting 9am;
August 21: VA Luncheon for Ft
Whipple Vets;
August 28: S.A.L. meeting 4pm
August 30: September Auxiliary
eBoard Meeting 11am.
CURRENT EVENTS:
August 6 thru 11: American Legion
Baseball Tournament, Sun City,AZ
DAYS TO OBSERVE:
August 7: Purple Heart Day;
August 14: Japan Surrenders—
End of WWII.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Pre Season Football—Watch the games at
Post 78
Monday’s: Pool Tournament 4:30
Wednesday’s: Hamburgers at
Noon, $5
Friday Fish Fry: 5pm to 7pm – Public Welcome! (Cod, Catfish, Shrimp
plus Chef’s Special) $9.00 per person.
Fish Fry Music for August 1:
Greenwood Hill; August 8: .Sidekicks;
August 15: TBA; August 22: Karman & Kompany; August 29: Greenwood Hill.
Don’t forget: The Auxiliary is
collecting a Pantry of Christmas Box
items. Everyone is invited to participate! Bring these canned items from
now until the boxes are distributed in
December: green beans; yams;
mushroom soup, boxes of mashed
potato flakes.
STAY CONNECTED WITH THE
AMERICAN LEGION USING SOCIAL
MEDIA & HASHTAGS!
 #SupportOurTroops
 #VetransDay
 #AmericanLegion
 #Poppy

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MEETING DATES
AND EXPECTED
AGENDA ITEMS
(Subject to change. Check website or
call Town Hall to confirm.)

Town Council Chambers
2735 S. Hwy. 69, Humboldt
(unless otherwise posted)

Council Meetings 6:30pm
Aug 5: 1) Ethics Committee
Question; 2) GAMA Resolution;
3) Attorney Consultation re: Ethics Complaints; 4) Water Questions for Attorney; 5) Whether to
hold County (Sales Tax) Presentations for New Jail.
Aug 19: 1) Public Safety Quarterly Report. 2) Fireworks Ordinance.
Council Work Sessions and
Special Meetings 2:00pm
Aug 12: 1) Tourism Presentation; 2) Financial Report; 3)
Council actions as they relate to
the General Plan; 4) Formal
Presentation Policy.
P & Z Meetings 6:00pm
Aug 7: 1) TBD
To receive Meeting Notifications
and Agendas by email contact: Agenda
List@dhaz.gov and put “subscribe” in
the subject line.
Citizens may have an item placed
on the agenda by contacting a Council
Member or filling out a form available at
the counter in Town Hall.

AUGUST EVENTS &
HOLIDAYS
August 7: Purple Heart Day;
August 19: National Aviation Day;
August 21: Senior Citizens Day;
August 25—September 8: US
Open Tennis
Championship
Flower: Gladiolus
Birthstone: Peridot

ACTIVITY CENTER

GREEN CHILI

Tuesday through Friday, 10 to 2
13000 Prescott Street, Humboldt
(928) 632-0699
Mission: To provide adult, youth
and family services to strengthen
the family unit and to provide residents with recreational, event and
meeting space.
Coffee Time: Tuesdays, 10am to ?
Goodies, conversation and fun!
Bingo: Tuesdays, 11 to noon.
Bring a $2 prize (can include nonperishable foods). Player with the highest
number of wins each
4 weeks wins lunch
for two at a local area
restaurant. Congratulations Kathy! Also,
each week a Door Prize is picked for
a Bingo player. We’d also like to
congratulate Tom Grimshaw for his
honor of Volunteer of the Year for
Dewey-Humboldt. Thank you Tom
for all your help to the Activity Center
and for being a great Bingo Caller!
Community Cupboard: The Center collects nonperishable food items
for local distribution. Thank you
for your continued donations!
Food Bank:.
Wednesday 9
until 11 or the
food is gone. For more information
call 632-0699
Men’s AA: Every Thursday at 7pm.
Thrift Store: Offering a good variety of items and accepting donations
(but not electric appliances, clothing,
shoes nor opened toiletries.).
We also help with Medicare Assistance, Legal Advocacy, DES,
AHCCCS, food stamps, Neighbor to
Neighbor, utility bill discount info and
health, safety and welfare info.
See our fliers around town.

By Dr. Michael Randall
(From DHCO Community Cook Book)
3 lbs pork sirloin
Flour to coat meat—1 cup
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 can (20 pz) whole green chiles, cut
to bit size
1 large sweet onion, diced
1/4 cup chopped jalapeno peppers
1 can Rotel (Mexican)
3 cans chicken broth
Salt & pepper to taste
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Cut pork into bite
size pieces. Coat
meat with flour. Heat
oil in a large skillet, add pork and cook until
done. Meanwhile, in a large pot, cook
chicken broth, onion, Rotel, garlic powder,
green chilies, jalapenos, salt & pepper.
Add cooked meat to mixture and cook until
slightly thickened. Serve with flour tortillas.

IN MEMORY
Cecelia Mary (Miller) Button
Gone But Not Forgotten

LIBRARY NEWS
BY Jeff Franklin
Summer might be winding down; but,
your library is still going strong! Your library has some brand new books and movies for your educational and entertainment
needs. Come on down to your library and
discover what we can do for you!
Every Thurs, 1 to 5pm, the Friends
of the Library are have their continuing
“featured” Book Sale, in the JW Mitchell
Room at the library. Each week a new
selection of books will be on display for
purchase. Most hardback books are $1.00.
Paperback books are $0.25 (Romance and
western paperbacks are only $0.10 each!)
with the larger “Trade” paperbacks starting
at $0.50 per book. DVD movies, audio
books, and coffee table style books are
priced at $2.00 or more. We have kid’s
books too! All prices are as marked on the
item. Come back each Thursday to find
new items to add to your personal library
collection at home!
The Dewey-Humboldt IONS (Institute
of the NoeticSciences) will meet on Tuesday, Aug 5: 10:30am to 12:30pm. This
month, IONS member Kastara Parasava
will lead a discussion on Mission to Planet
Earth, a voyage to explore the future of
our planet and an examination of the role
we can play in affecting change on our
planet. This will be a round table discussion where everyone can participate. Refreshments will be provided for the event!
New members and visitors are always welcome!
On Tuesday,
Aug 12: 9:30am - Noon. Cont. on pg 4

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the. Book Discussion Group will view a movie of a book the group recently read, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. There will be a fascinating discussion
comparing the book with the movie! We welcome new participants to join the meetings.
So, if you haven’t read the book, come down to the library to pick a copy up. Then come
for the movie on August 12. Light refreshments will be provided for this fun and lively
event. Call the library, 928-632-5049, for more information.
After a heavy offering of children’s activities in June and July, the children’s activities
are taking a month off as the kids settle into their new school year, but those activities will
return again this fall. Kids, don’t forget the library can help you find books and information
for your school papers and projects.
The library’s US Fans of UK Entertainment will be finishing the second season of
the BBC1 hit show, Sherlock on Aug 2: 10am – Noon, playing on our large 90” movie
screen. Then we view the third season on Aug 9, 16, and 23: 10am – Noon. If you are a
fan of the super sleuth, don’t miss the brilliant portrayals of Sherlock played by Benedict
Cumberbatch and Dr. Watson played by Martin Freeman.
Your library is located at 2735 Corral St. in Humboldt. Contact us at 632-5049.
The library’s regular hours are: Tues, Wed, & Fri: 10am – 5pm (closed for lunch
Noon – 12:30 p.m.), Thurs: 12:30 – 7pm, and Sat: 10am.– 2pm.

YOU’RE INVITED
TO HAVE COFFEE
WITH THE TOWN
MANGER
Monday, August 4th
from 9 to
10am in the
Town Manager’s

DRINK YOUR
WATERMELON!
A tall glass of watermelon juice can relieve muscle
soreness because of the melon’s high levels of an amino
acid called L-citrulline.

Town of Dewey-Humboldt
P.O. Box 69
Humboldt, AZ 86329

WELL WATER
ARSENIC TEST KIT
U of A Cooperative Extension Services offers water
test kits for $32. You may
order by phone (445-6590)
or pick one up at 840 Rodeo Dr #C in Prescott.

THE DEWEY-HUMBOLDT
NEWSLETTER
Articles welcome from and
provided by Citizens, Organizations,
Committees, Staff, and Partners of
the Town of Dewey-Humboldt.
Published Monthly by the
Town of Dewey-Humboldt
Denise Rogers, Editor

Please submit articles
by the 15th on-line at:
newsletter@dhaz.gov
or in person at Town Hall.

Friends of
the Library
Book Sale,
Thursdays 1 to 5,
downstairs at the D-H
Library.

REMINDER TO VOTE!
PRIMARY ELECTION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26TH
At the bo om of your ballot is the
Dewey‐Humboldt Candidate Elec‐
on for Mayor and three Council
seats. Visit the Town’s website for
more details at www.dhaz.gov

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