TOWN OF DEWEY-HUMBOLDT P.O. BOX 69 HUMBOLDT, AZ 86329 www.dhaz.gov (928) 632-7362 The Dewey-Humboldt Newsletter Vol. 11 Issue 11 November 2016 NEWS FROM TOWN HALL By Yvonne Kimball, Town Manager IN THIS ISSUE: Activity Center pg 5 American Legion pg 3 Be Sure Your Vote Co. pg 4 Christmas Tree Permits pg 4 Coffee With Town Mgr pg 6 DHHS Christmas Fair pg 2 DH Library News pg 2 DH Town Meetings pg 5 Fall Book Sale pg 6 Facebook Help Wanted pg 6 General Election pg 4 Goodbye Deni pg 2 Nov Holidays/Events pg 5 On-line Dog Licensing pg 4 Permits pg 2 Pulls a Gun… pg 3 PV Farmers Market pg 5 PTA Bus to Phoenix pg 3 Winter Squash Muffins pg 5 THANK YOU ALL! The Dewey-Humboldt Historical Society would like to thank ALL our sponsors, the Town of DeweyHumboldt, Vendors, Performers, Parade Entrants, Festival Volunteers, Judges, and EVERYONE who came out to make this 109th year of the Agua Fria Festival a Great Success! Private Road Transition: As many know, the Town owns over 60 miles of roads, including over 50 miles of paved roads and about 10 miles of unpaved roads. The Town maintains these roads. On the other hand, there are also about 50 miles of privately-owned roads in town. To verify whether you are located on a town-owned road or a privately-owned road, you can call Town Hall at 632-7362, or you can visit the Town’s website at www.dhaz.gov , click on the “Downloads” tab and then on the “Dewey-Humboldt Road Map” link. For those who live on a privatelyowned road and wish to transition the roadway to the Town for future maintenance, Town Resolution 07-59 addresses the transition of a private road to a townowned road. Town Code stipulates road design standards that are expected to be met should the Town take over maintenance (and ownership) of additional roads. The transition of a private road can be a complicated and costly process; if you are considering it, please first call Public Works Supervisor, Ed Hanks at 632-7362 for a consultation. If you want to know more about the current standard as it relates to private road transition, please call Ed Hanks or Yvonne Kimball, Town Manager at 632-7362. Town Council is considering possible updates of the road design standards for exiting privately-owned roads in the event that they were to transfer to the Town’s ownership and maintenance. Council welcome your input. Council members’ contact information is on the Town’s website at www.dhaz.gov. please let the council know your thoughts. Iron King Mine/Humboldt Smelter Superfund Site; EPA Issues Remedial Investigation and Risk Assessment Reports: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed and issued two documents for the Iron King Mine/Humboldt Smelter (IKHS) Superfund site that have increased our understanding of contamination at the site and the potential risk to human health: the remedial investigation report and the human health risk assessment. The remedial investigation shows the nature and extent of the contamination at the IKHS site, and the risk assessment evaluates the risks that may be posed by this contamination. The completion of the remedial investigation report and the human health risk assessment are an important part of the Superfund cleanup process. These reports will help EPA make decisions about cleanup options, not only for the residential yards that are affected by the site, but also for the site’s non-residential areas, including the site’s mine tailings pile, former smelter, and the contaminated Chaparral Gulch. Both the remedial investigation report and the human health risk assessment can be found online at: https:// yosemite.epa.gov/r9/sfund/r9sfdocw.nsf/ ViewByEPAID/AZ0000309013. They can also be found in hard copy at the DeweyHumboldt Town Library and at the DeweyHumboldt Town Offices. In addition, EPA has issued a new fact sheet with updates about our current and upcoming work at the IKHS site. The fact sheet is available at the website listed above and at the Dewey-Humboldt Town Library and the Dewey-Humboldt Town Offices. If you have any questions or concerns about EPA’s work at the IKHS site, please contact Heather Parker, EPA Community Involvement Coordinator, at (415) 972-3112 or parker.heather @epa.gov. EPA gave a brief presentation about the current and upcoming work at the IKHS site during the October 18th Town Council meeting. We will also give another, more in-depth presentation during our next visit to Dewey-Humboldt in the next couple of months. A New Way to Stay In Touch with Your Town!: The Town of DeweyHumboldt is starting a new service to residents. Using Constant Contact email marketing software, we will “In-Touch” continued on page 2 2 The Dewey-Humboldt Newsletter “In-Touch” continued from page 1 be providing email notices of upcoming events and news, links to important sources of assistance and information, as well as links to the Town’s Newsletter pages. We will keep you abreast of the happenings in the Town, accessible on the go, on any of your devices. We will be maintaining an email list of residents who are interested in receiving these periodic updates. You can add your email by sending the town an email request at info@dhaz.gov, or calling Town Hall at: 928-632-7362. We hope you will enjoy this added service, and look forward to hearing from you about ways we can improve it. The Town has said goodbye to one of its employees, Deni Thompson. Deni has been with the Town since 2012 and has been in charge of daily finance functions. Join us in wishing her a fond farewell COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORNER PERMITS ISSUED: The Town’s Building Department issued the following permits in September. This information is to indicate growth in the community.  Single Family Residence—1  Manufactured Home—1  Other—11 COMMUNITY NEWS: ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR The Dewey-Humboldt Historical Society is having their Annual Christmas Craft Fair on December 3rd from 10 until 3 at the DHHS Museum, 12925 E Main St, Humboldt. There will be crafters, bakery goods, Christmas items AND Santa will arrive at 11am! Kids can have a FREE picture with Santa and can make a free Christmas ornament! Vender applications are available in the Museum Thursday thru Saturday from 10 to 4 until November 19. YOUR DEWEYHUMBOLDT TOWN LIBRARY NEWS! 2735 Corral St., Humboldt (928) 632-5049 yavapailibrary.org/ deweyhumboldt.asp. Tues, Wed, & Fri: 10:00am – 5:00pm (closed for lunch Noon – 12:30pm) Thurs: 12:30 – 7:00pm, Sat: 10—2pm We will be close on Friday Nov. 11 for Veterans’ Day and on Thursday Nov. 24, Friday Nov. 25, and Saturday Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving. THE BIG FALL BOOK SALE, run by the Friends of the Library, will be held in early November! The JW Mitchell Room on the lower floor of the library (Prescott Street entrance) will be filled with gift quality books, DVD and VHS movies, audio books, games, puzzles and other items for sale. Find great Christmas presents for your friends and family! Books for all ages and reading interests will be on hand. Most paperbacks are $0.25, most trade paperbacks are $0.50, and most hard backs are $1.00. If an item has a different price, it will be marked on the item. So, please check the item for the price. Come early for the best selection! The Big Fall Book Sale will take place on these dates and times: Thursday, Nov 3, 12:30 to 7:30 Friday, Nov 4, 9 to 4 Sat Nov 5, 9 to 4 FANS OF CULTDOM will show classic episodes of The X-Files on Saturdays in November: 1:00 – 3:00pm. On November 12, we will view the first three episodes of season six: “The End” which picks up the conspiracy arc from The XFiles theatrical film we viewed in October, “Drive” which is a thriller about a couple that needs to move faster and faster just to stay alive, and “Triangle” a stylishly filmed romp where Mulder believes he is stuck on a luxury liner with Germans in the Bermuda Triangle just before World War II while Scully tries to find her missing partner. On November 19, we will see another fan favorite, the hilarious two-part story “Dreamland” which has Mulder switch bodies with a Men-In-Black agent working in Area 51, plus the conspiracy story “SR-819” which has Assistant Director Skinner poisoned with Mulder and Scully having 24 hours to save him. We will have refreshments! There will not be showings on November 5 or November 26. The Dewey-Humboldt IONS will hold a planning meeting on Wednesday, November 9: 10:30am – 12:30pm. Special guest speaker Juli Dalton will lead a discussion on “Essential Oils” and how they can help and improve physical health. As always, there will be fun and laughs mixed in, so don’t miss out! The IONS meetings are open to everyone with all points of view. Visitors are welcome! Refreshments will be served. Please note that IONS is meeting on a different day of the month than they usual for November! BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP will meet on Tuesday, November 15: 9:30 – 10:45am, discussing the powerful historical novel based upon true events, Follow the River by James Alexander Thom. The book follows Mary Ingles, a 23 year old married, pregnant woman who was taken captive by Shawnee Indians after they invade her Virginia town. The captivating book explores her trials of being captured, held, and escaping down the Ohio River. We will have light refreshments. The library has copies of the book available for checkout. Call the library, 928-632-5049, for more information. Please note that the Book Discussion is meeting on a different day of the month than usual. The Dewey-Humboldt Newsletter 3 POST 78 HUMBOLDT, AZ 86329 928-632-5185 NOVEMBER 2016 The Post with a View HOURS: Noon to 7pm Sunday thru Saturday; Veteran’s Day Parade in Prescott, Nov 11. Need help making our float Mondays: 8 Ball Tournament 4:30pm; Wednesdays: Burgers 12 to 2 $5, Public Welcome; QUEEN OF HEARTS drawing 5pm; Friday Fish Fry: 5pm to 7pm – Public Welcome! (Cod, Catfish, Shrimp with Chef’s Special) Soup, Salad, Rolls, Dessert $10 per person VETERANS DAY TRIVIA: Veterans Day marks the anniversary of the end of WWI, 11/11/19. It became a national holiday in 1938. Unlike Memorial Day, which honors American military members who died in service, Veterans Day honors all American veterans—both living and dead. PULLS A GUN AND ATTEMPTS TO KILL Weekly Arizona Journal Miner June 6, 1906 A gun play, which luckily was not attended with fatal results was yesterday morning reported from the railroad depot at Dewey. From the information at hand it appears that a short time after the arrival of the Crown King Train at the Station, A. G. Elliott, general manager of the Esmerald Mining Company, and James Sellers, a contractor and teamster, became involved in a dispute over an account, during which Sellers it is said, pulled a gun, which was grabbed by Elliott, during the melee, the weapon being discharged in the scuffle for its pos- session, without doing any damage. The disputed account was an alleged balance of $12 claimed by Sellers. Immediately upon receipt of the news at the Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Sheriff Horace Bowdie left for the scene, where he placed Sellers under arrest, and will bring him to the City today. Sellers has been a resident of this county for the past twenty years, and has always born a good reputation, while Elliott is also a man of good standing in the community. The latter gave his version of the affair to the Journal Miner last evening as follows: “As I stepped off the train this morning at Dewey, J. D. Sellers demanded payment of an account not due him. I told him to come to the company office and if anything was due him he could have it any time. He had a gun in his hand covered by his overshirt. I repeated what I said and he pulled the gun on me, I grabbed it as it fired. The bullet just grazed or missed my stomach. I took his revolver from him, he deserved killing, but I did not think he was worth killing but would have him taken care of by the proper authorities.” Researched by John Charles Young REGIONAL NEWS PRESCOTT TRANSIT AUTHORITY TO CONNECT QUAD-CITIES 3 TIMES DAILY TO PHOENIX Prescott Courier, Oct 18, 2016 If all goes smoothly, Prescott Transit Authority (PTA) will begin offering intercity bus line transportation between Prescott and Phoenix starting in early November. The new shuttle service is being funded by a two-year contract of $812,000 awarded to PTA by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The grant is through the Federal Transit Administration. Known as a 5311 Rural Public Transportation Program grant, such funding is designed to address the mobility needs of Arizona’s rural population. The shuttle service will operate three trips a day, originating at the Prescott Transit Authority Office, 820 E. Sheldon St. There will be pick-up and drop-off stops in Prescott Valley, DeweyHumboldt, Mayer, Spring Valley and Black Canyon City. The last stop will be at the Greyhound Terminal in Phoenix — about three miles from Sky Harbor Airport. The buses will be full size coaches with over 50 reclining seats. They include video, Wi-Fi, USB connectors, and 110 power outlets. All buses are ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compatible. Package express service and small pets will also be allowed on the transport. Fares will start at $10 for adults (12 or older) looking for transportation between cities in Yavapai County. Children between 5 and 12 years old will be 50 percent of the adult fare — so $5 at first. Riders younger than 5 will ride for free. Rides between Phoenix and Yavapai County will start at $15 per adult, but likely move to $20. “We may keep it at $15 depending on the traffic,” Silvernale said. “If it’s well received and we’re running full buses at $15, then why wouldn’t I keep it that way?” Though PTA’s buses won’t connect riders directly to Sky Harbor International Airport, Valley Metro Route 13 stops in front of Greyhound’s Phoenix Terminal and provides direct access to the airport, Greyhound Senior Communications Specialist Lenesha Gipson said. 4 The Dewey-Humboldt Newsletter 2016 CHRISTMAS TREE PERMITS Prescott National Forest will be selling a limited number of Christmas Tree Permits to the public beginning Saturday, Nov. 19 that will be good for cutting in specific areas of the forest. Prescott NF will have a total 500 permits available at $15 each, which can be paid for by cash, credit card or personal check over-the-counter (sorry, no phone or mail orders will be accepted). Payments in cash (exact change) are preferred to keep the lines moving. Unlike previous years, only one permit will be issued per household; however, one person may purchase permits for two other people not living in his or her household. Permits are first-come, first-served until sold out, and will be sold at the Bradshaw Ranger Station: (928) 443-8000 (300 total permits available starting 8am to noon on Saturday, November 19) You may cut outside of the “Recommended Christmas Tree Cutting Area” shown on the map, but you cannot cut in Wilderness areas, private land areas, or areas marked “No Cutting Allowed." Instructions (143 KB PDF) and a map (692 KB PDF) will be provided with each permit, and the deadline for cutting will be Dec. 24. ONLINE DOG LICENSING PROGRAM AVAILABLE THROUGH YAVAPAI COUNTY Last year, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office launched a website providing dog owners the ability to obtain licenses, maintain pet records, and even report an animal missing. The Sheriff's Office urges Yavapai County dog owners to take advantage of the free program and apply. Once an account is created, the following tools are available: 1. Dog License - A 1 to 3 year license can be purchased. Licensing requirements may be viewed on the homepage. 2. Renewal - A license can be renewed. A license renewal can be paid up to three years of the rabies vaccination period via Pay Pal or a credit card through Pay Pal. 3. Dog Tag - The current Yavapai County Dog Tag is a permanent tag which requires a yearly registration fee. An email notification will be sent after the due date. 4. Email Notifications - Receive email notifications on rabies vaccinations and licenses. 5. Co-guardianship - Dog owners can appoint secondary people for coguardianship which allows lost and found along with licensing and rabies notification. 6. Countywide Lost and Found With a click of a button, a dog can be labeled lost or found. The website can be searched for lost dogs in the area. To register an account, click on the 'Create a login' link in the left hand menu of the home page at http:// ycsoaz.sheltertrack.com/ and fill in the requested information. Non-account holders can access limited portions of the website such as the Lost and Found page and Calendar of Events. For questions about website content, please call the YCSO Animal Control Unit, Sgt. Deb Dean at 7777285. For technical issues involving registration and account setup, contact Ron Castle at 777-7403. For those without computer access, dog licenses may be purchased from humane societies, sheriff's offices, low-cost spay and neuter clinics, and through the mail. Citizens can contact the YCSO with information or questions at 771-3260 or the YCSO website at ycsoaz.gov. GENERAL ELECTION The November 8th General Election is drawing near. The Town’s mayor race was decided at the Primary Election with incumbent Mayor Nolan retaining his seat for another 2year term. The three Council seats did not receive a majority of votes needed to be won in the primary so they will be on the General as a runoff race between the top 6 vote-getters. The order of names on the ballot are no reflection on the number of votes received, but was determined by a simple drawing of names for order on the November 8th ballot. BE SURE YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Approximately two-thirds of the registered voters in Yavapai County are on the permanent early voter list. The Yavapai County Elections office provided the following information on why an Early Ballot would be rejected: 1. The signature on the affidavit envelope doesn’t match the signature on file for that particular voter. 2. Someone other than the voter signed the affidavit envelope. For example, a husband signed the wife’s affidavit envelope or vice-versa. 3. The voter did not sign their affidavit envelope. They will also reject voted Provisional Ballots for several reasons: 1. The voter had already voted an Early Ballot. 2. The voter was not registered by the cutoff date. 3. The voter voted a Conditional Provisional Ballot and did not come in to validate their identification. The Dewey-Humboldt Newsletter 5 EXCITING NEWS: PRESCOTT VALLEY FARMERS MARKET Prescott Farmers Market is excited to announce that beginning this November, PFM will be hosting a Prescott Valley Farmers Market for the winter season! After thoughtful consideration, extensive research and planning, we are ready to once again bring fresh fruits and vegetables to the PV community. The PV market will be in addition to the Saturday winter market in Prescott. THE DETAILS: Tuesdays, 3-6pm November 15, 2016 - April 25, 2017 Harkins Theatres Parking Lot (NW corner) Glassford Hill Road & Park Avenue In addition to produce, vendors will sell tamales, baked goods, soaps, lotions and more. As soon as we have confirmation from vendors, we'll post them on our blog and in next month's newsletter. Growers or producers interested in participating can visit our website to read about our rules and regulations and the application process. If you own a business in Prescott Valley and would be willing to help us spread the word, please contact kalan@prescottfarmersmarket.org. MEETING DATES AND EXPECTED AGENDA ITEMS Subject to change. Check website, postings in crier boards or call Town Hall to confirm before meeting. Town Council Chambers 2735 S. Hwy. 69, Humboldt (unless otherwise posted) Council Meetings 6:30pm Nov 1: 1) BOA Appeal Hearing; 2) Big Brother Big Sister Presentation and Proclamation; 3) Request for APS Focus Future Presentation; 4) U of A Superfund Research Program Update. Nov 15: 1) Quarterly Public Safety Reports: YCSO, CYFD, Magistrate Court. Council Work Sessions and Special Meetings 2:00pm Nov 8 1) Firewise Board activity report; 2) Improve water quality “solution” grant implementation details for Council endorsement. P & Z Meetings 6:00pm Nov 3: 1) Review of Zoning Code. 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 Town Hall. WINTER SQUASH MUFFINS w/CRANBERRIES From Eating Well, Jan/Feb 2016 1/2 c old fashioned rolled oats 1/3 c sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 c toasted pecans, chopped 1/2 c low-fat plain yogurt 3 tbsp. maple syrup 1/2 c chopped fresh or dried cranberries 1 1/2 c white whole wheat flour 1 1/2 c shredded raw winter squash 1 sm apple, peeled and shredded 1/4 tsp ground allspice 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 2 large eggs 3 tbsp. canola oil 3/4 tsp baking soda Preheat oven to 375. Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners or coat with cooking spray. Pulse oats in food processor until ground to the texture of bread crumbs. Transfer to mixing bowl and whisk in flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, allspice, and nutmeg. Stir in squash, cranberries, and pecans. Whisk eggs, yogurt, oil, and syrup in another mixing bowl. Stir in apple. Add the squash mixture and fold until evenly moistened. Divide the batter among the muffin cups, filling them almost to the top. Bake until golden brown and spring back when lightly touched, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool for at lease 5 minutes before serving. ACTIVITY CENTER 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 recreational, event and meeting space. AA FOR MEN: Thursdays at 7pm. COFFEE TIME: Tuesdays, 10am to ? Goodies, conversation, fun! BINGO: Tuesdays, 11am 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. COMMUNITY CUPBOARD: The Center collects and distributes nonperishable food items locally THRIFT STORE: Offering a good variety of items, and accepting donations (but not electric appliances, clothing, shoes or opened toiletries). SERVICES: Call the Center at 6320699 for verification. AHCCCS & DES APPLICATIONS: Food Stamps, Medical Ins., etc. HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE INFORMATION: For more information call: 211 or (877) 211-8661 or visit www.211arizona.org. LEGAL ADVOCACY: Call Amy Lansa: 775-9993, ext 4271. MEDICARE ASSISTANCE: Call Nancy Coman: 775-9993 ext 3. APS & UNS GAS DISCOUNTS: Handouts available. NOVEMBER EVENTS/HOLIDAYS Nov 6: Daylight Savings Time ends Nov 8: Election Day-Ballot drop boxes close at 7 PM. Nov 11: Veteran’s Day-Office Closed Nov 24: Thanksgiving Day (24th & 25th Office closed in observance) Birthstone: Topaz Flower: Chrysanthemum 6 The Dewey-Humboldt Newsletter THE BIG FALL BOOK SALE The Friends of the Library are having their annual Fall Book Sale, which started on Thursday, October 27! The JW Mitchell Room on the lower floor of the library (Prescott Street entrance) will be filled with gift quality books, DVD and VHS movies, audio books, games, puzzles and other items for sale. Find great Christmas presents for your friends and family! Books for all ages and reading interests will be on hand. Most paperbacks are $0.25 each. Most trade paperbacks are $0.50 each. And most hard backs are $1.00 each. If an item has a different price, it will be marked on the item. So, please check the item for the price. Come early for the best selection! Book Sale Dates & Times: Thursday, November 3: 12:30pm – 7:30pm Friday, November 4: 9:00am – 4:00pm Saturday, November 5: 9:00am – 4:00pm THE DEWEY-HUMBOLDT NEWSLETTER Articles welcomed 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. FACEBOOK AFICIONADOS WANTED!! Town staff and council members participated in the annual Agua Fria Festival on October 1. Town staff put together a float and was named for “the Best of the Floats” at the festival. The Town is considering entering the social media arena through the “Facebook” platform. If you are a skilled user of Facebook and wish to help Town staff to establish and maintain a Facebook page, please call the Town Manager at 632-7362. LEARN ABOUT OUR TOWN: HAVE COFFEE WITH THE TOWN MANAGER! Monday, Nov 14th from 9 to 10am in the Town Manager’s Office. Town of Dewey-Humboldt P.O. Box 69 Humboldt, AZ 86329 Postal Customer NOVEMBER 8TH PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PRESCOTT, AZ PERMIT #12 ECRWSS