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Restaurant

Renaissance:

Rediscovering the Joy of Dining Out

Love local food? Check out State 48 Foodie on Facebook.

Spring is rapidly giving away into summer in the White Mountains of Arizona and as people begin to eagerly venture out more each day, the local restaurants and beloved watering holes that have made it through the recent storm of regulations and closures are to be congratulated as they are a product of pure determination and commitment to their craft.

The last few years have been strange times indeed and have robbed many of us of the crucial social interaction, feeling of togetherness (even

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with strangers) and general sense of freedom to move about that we often take for granted until it is gone.

After about a year or so, I had nearly forgotten how much I enjoy just going to lunch. Thanks to my friend Briar of Facebook sensation State 48 Foodie fame, I was warmly reminded when we got a chance to catch up and chow down at the Italian Lady in Pinetop. We noshed, we gossiped, the sun was shining... it was glorious.

We hope you enjoy the following celebration of local flavor we have brought together for you in this issue. May you be inspired to call up a friend to catch up and dine well. - Amie Rodgers, Maverick Publisher

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In This Issue

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Publisher/ Editor in Chief:

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Amie Rodgers 928-242-0256 This issue and all those that will follow are dedicated to the loving memory of our Brother Travis Rodgers

Travis Wayne Rodgers Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend, and Maverick Legend "Nothing but love."

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Rocky Mountain Juniper

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Cattlemen’s Steakhouse & Lounge 1231 E. Deuce of Clubs 928-537-9797

Food & Dining

This family owned and operated steak house and cocktail lounge specializes in Prime Rib and also serves seafood, chicken, burgers, and a great selection of fresh soups and salads. Open for dinner from 4-9 pm. Stop in for the Early Bird Specials served Mon. - Fri. from 4 - 6:30 pm. On “Wine-Down Wednesday”, every Wednesday, all bottles of wine are ½ price.. And what you don’t finish you can take home with you. Follow them on facebook for upcoming specials.

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Arizona Mountain Coffee Co. 151 N. White Mtn Rd 928-892-2326

If you're looking for a friendly atmosphere with tasty treats, the perfect place to hangout or takeout, stop into Arizona Mountain Coffee Co. in Show Low or Pinetop. FREE WIFI, Coffee & Tea, Pastries, Breakfast, & Paninis. Follow them on facebook.com/arizonamountincoffeeco to hear about upcoming events and Paint Nights.

Visit azmountaincoffeeco.com.

Persnikkity's Cafe

1650 E. Deuce of Clubs 928-251-1965 Open 7 days a week from 7am - 3pm, Persnikkity's Cafe serves up a deliciously inspired and healthy variety of sandwiches, salads, soups, breakfast and more. Dine in, take out, curbside available.

Persnikkity's Sweet Confections Cakes & Bakes is located just down the road at 21 N. White Mountain Rd and specializes in custom sweets for all occasions. To order, call (928) 251-1718.

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What's Cooking Kitchen & Bakery 5171 Cub Lake Rd STE A-120 (928) 537-0673

Find out What's Cooking in Show Low and enjoy fresh quality ingredients in soups, sandwiches, salads, a

large selection of breakfast favorites and exotic treats like Greek Kabobs, Chicken Tiki, Pork Adovada and Jerk Chicken. Open Mon.-Sat. 7am - 3pm.

Show Low Senior Center

301 E McNeil (928) 532-0656 Lunch is served Monday - Thursday from 11:30 12:30. A three course meal is just $7 served in the bright and inviting dining room or call for take out.

All ages welcome!

Two Locations to Serve You! 151 N. White Mountain Rd Show Low #TasteTheExtreme

1425 E. White Mountain Blvd Pinetop

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Pinetop-Lakeside

Bill and Trish Gibson, Charlie Clark's Owners

Charlie Clark’s Steakhouse

1701 E. White Mountain Blvd (928) 367-4900 Apart of Arizona’s History since 1938, Charlie Clark's is also the 5th oldest continuously operated restaurant in the state of Arizona. Specializing in Prime Rib, Mesquite Broiled Steaks, Ribs,

The Lion's Den

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Chicken & Seafood, dinner is served daily and lunch Wed-Sun in the Bar & Patio. Early Bird Menu Sun-Thurs. 4:45-6:30 pm. Their Orchard is a popular summer destination. Follow them on facebook or visit www.charlieclarks.com.

of room for everyone! Open Mon-Thurs 9am - 10pm, Fri. 9am - 12am, Sat. 8am - 12 am, Sun. 8am - 10pm.

Happy Hour 3-7pm. Live music Thurs, Fri, Sat. Team Trivia on Tues at 6pm. NFL TV package, Off Track Betting, www.thelionsdenpinetop.com Celebrating 19 years “on the Mountain”

Moose Henri's Grille, Corks & Taps 4207 W. White Mountain Blvd (928) 368-5127

Although being voted as one of the Arizona Highways' Top 15 Restaurants in the state, Moose Henri's Grille, Corks & Taps in Lakeside is the most down to Earth, comfortable spot to enjoy a great selection of handcrafted beers, specialty drinks, and delectable menu selections. On Fridays, the ever popular fish tacos are on special and if you love cheese and well, food in general, you owe it to yourself to try the Big Kahuna Burger (Too cool!) and the loaded macaroni and cheese. You are very welcome.

Indian Pine Restaurant at Hon-Dah Resort 777 AZ-260 (928) 369-0299

The Indian Pine Restaurant is Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 6am until 10pm, 7 Days a Week. We have a large Menu of selections to satisfy any appetite. From a variety of hot breakfast choices to our gourmet cheese burgers, sandwiches or salads for lunch. You can Build Your Own Pizza and enjoy a selection of appetizers such as shrimp cocktail, chicken wings or battered zucchini sticks. The dinner menu includes pork, poultry, steak and seafood dishes. For daily specials, which include entrees such as Ribeye, King Crab, Shrimp and more, please see the ad on page 2. www.themaverickmagazine.com

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Sweet Peas Infusions

43 W. White Mountain Blvd (928) 239-5993

The Lodge Sports Bar & Grill

857 E. White Mountain Blvd (928) 358-4602 At The Lodge Sports Bar & Grill you will find more than cold drinks and great service. They also offer plenty of fun things to do with family and friends while hanging out at your neighborhood bar and grill! They boast delicious food, three pool tables, darts, Off Track Betting, and Live music. Open Sun.Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri & Sat 11am-12am. Happy Hour 2-6pm. www.thelodgesportsbargrill.com

Since 2012, Joel, Rael & Sherrie Young have made it their life's work to ensure that all whom suffer with debilitating medical conditions have affordable access to the life saving, all natural plant that is industrial hemp CBD. They aim to provide a relaxed and inviting atmosphere while serving up a vibrant selection of real fruit smoothies, frappes, herbal tea & 100% Kona Coffee. Their smoothies are made from real fruit, not a powder or syrup. No added sugar and no GMOs. Healthy never tasted so good. Cbd can be added to any drink upon request. Although it is not mandatory, it is highly recommended.

"Dining is and always was a great artistic opportunity."

- Frank Lloyd Wright

Nutrioso Mulloy's Public House 41633 Hwy 180 928-339-4829

Located at the Nutrioso Crossing, this traditional Irish Pub serves beer, wine, spirits and fresh Irish food. Available for special events, this welcoming pub is well worth the trip and you'll make it again. www.MulloysPublicHouse.com

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Hushhh Bakehouse & Art Nook

1684 E. White Mtn Blvd. 928-242-7224 Known for their cakes, pies and other sweet treats, the White Mountains' Secret Bakery is no longer a secret since they began serving a fresh new breakfast and lunch menu. Enjoy popular choices like the hummus plate, quiche, bagel-n-lox, and a variety of sandwiches. Vegan and Vegetarian options available. Facebook/Instagram/ Yelp: Hushhh Bakehouse. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 8 am to 3 pm. Dine in, call or text for take out or curbside.

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bartered eggs, chickens, and livestock for necessities.

Looking around and seeing the conditions of the family when he completed high school, Hubert decided to join the Navy. Yes, in the Navy he would be removed from the family dinner table and more food would be available for the others.

In addition, he could send some of his pay home for the family to use for necessities. He left the farm where he lived his entire life and reported to the Naval Station Great Lakes in Chicago to begin his training.

Lessons My Hero Taught Us

by Paul Barry, Stone Advisors I want to take a moment to share my appreciation to all our veterans and first responders for their courage and dedication to serve our communities as we approach the Memorial holiday. Tom Brokaw wrote that the generation who fought in World War II was our greatest generation. It is a belief that is commonly held today as they struggled and risked their lives to ensure that we have freedom in our country and around the world today.

The story is about Hubert, my wife’s father, who was a simple man.

Raised on a farm with a farming heritage, he graduated from high school in 1939 during the “dust bowl” crisis. The times were tough and many nights they did not have sufficient food to feed everyone in the family. Money was difficult to obtain and his mother often

While serving on the USS Oklahoma on December 6, 1942, Hubert was excited and especially happy. He was packing his Navy duffle bag to go home for Christmas and a planned flight at 2AM early on the 7th to San Francisco (the re-entry point for Pearl Harbor station). After celebrating with his friends, he caught the plane and instantly fell asleep during the flight. Waking up at the San Francisco airport, he disembarked to learn that the Japanese bombed our ships at Pearl Harbor.

The USS Oklahoma did not only sink – it turned completely upside-down drowning all inside.

The Navy immediately cancelled his Christmas leave and returned all those in transit to service.

After participating in the immediate clean-up at Pearl Harbor, Hubert was assigned to destroyer service. During World War II these ships were our “canaries in the coal mine” used to detect and destroy Japanese ships to protect aircraft carriers and our troop ships. Destroyers had unusually high losses during the early years of the war.

Hubert served on 3 destroyers which were sunk during the war. He escaped alive from all three.

As a Chief Petty Officer in Engineering, he worked on the deepest level of the ship in the rear of it. Many floors had to be climbed to exit the ship during an emergency. Many of the engineering staff simply did not make it out alive. For most, they kept asking “Why me, why am I working here with no chance of escape?” Hubert’s secret to successful escape was to ask the right question. His question was “How can I perfect my escape from this ship from anywhere?”

As Hubert taught my wife, it is always important to ask the right question. We will be glad to assist you in asking the right question about achieving your American Dream with peace of mind around investing. Give us a call at 520-404-4165 to learn more how to accomplish your American Dream.

Stone Advisors Inc. is a registered investment adviser. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

For more information, please contact Paul Barry at Stone Advisors at 520-404-4165 Cell, 928532-1797 or paul@mystoneadvisor.com.

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For the Love of Lavender

As I was researching Red Rock Lavender Farms, I was amazed by the history of lavender and it’s uses over the years. The origin of lavender is believed to be from the Mediterranean Middle East and India.

It’s history goes back some 2500 years. Lavender is a flowering plant of the mint family known for its beauty, its sweet floral fragrance and its multiple uses, there are 47 known species of flowering plants.

Lavender plants are small evergreen shrubs with gray-green linear leaves. The flowers may be blue, violet or lilac in the wild species, occasionally blackish purple or yellowish.

In 1910 Rene-Maurice Gattefosse’ discovered the virtues of the essential oil of lavender as a perfumery plant. His discovery started his fascination with essential oils and inspired him to experiment with them during the First World War. Lavender oil or lavender flower oil is obtained by distillation of the flowers and is used chiefly in fine perfumes and cosmetics. Lavender water is a solution of the essential oil in alcohol with other added scents. Yes, while you are at Red Rock Lavender Farms check out their Lavender Wine and culinary uses of Lavender Lemonade, Chocolate Lavender Brownies, and their Lavender Herbes de Provence.

Culinary Lavender is usually English lavender, the most commonly grown species in cooking. As an aromatic, it has a sweet fragrance with lemon or citrus notes. It is used as a spice or condiment in pastas, salads, dressings, and desserts. For most cooking applications the dried buds, which are also referred to as flowers, are used. Lavender buds can amplify both sweet and savory flavors in dishes, such as baked goods and desserts, pairing especially well with chocolate. Wherever lavender is used in food preparation it extends beyond its familiar fragrance to a rich yet delicate flavor in a host of recipes only limited by the imagination.

Cooking with Lavender (Culinary Lavender) Lavender Lemonade - Measure 1 Tbsp. dried Culinary Lavender into ½ cup boiling water.

Remove from heat and steep about 30 minutes, strain liquid, discard the buds. Cool Lavender infused water. Mix a large can of frozen pink lemonade according to package instructions less ½ cup of water and replace with up to ½ cup of lavender infused water. Mix well and serve chilled.

Chocolate Lavender Brownies - One package brownie mix 2 tsp dried Culinary Lavender. Place the lavender buds in a spice or coffee grinder with a tiny bit of brownie mix. Pulse until the lavender is finely ground. Add the dry brownie mix and blend well then follow the directions on the brownie mix package.

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There are also many uses for lavender stems and leaves. Do not waste any part of your precious lavender plants. The florets are where most of the perfume and flavor reside, but the spikes/stems and leaves are also edible and fragrant. Use your lavender stems as skewers. Thread cherry tomatoes, and easy to skewer ingredients: basil leaves, cheese, cold cuts, cooked shrimp, cooked meatballs to name a few, cover and let rest for 30 minutes or more to allow a fragrant lavender infusion to transfer from the spikes/stems into your savory ingredients. Sprinkle savory items with a blend of Lavender Herbs de Provence for another taste treat. You can also thread seasonal berries, melon balls, bananas, grapes and easy to skewer sweet ingredients: marshmallows, mini brownies, cookie dough balls to name a few.

Cover and let rest for 30 minutes or more to allow a fragrant lavender infusion to transfer from the spikes/stems into your sweet ingredients. For a beautiful presentation, leave the lavender flowers attached to the stem before threading as skewers.

Other uses for lavender flower spikes are dried flower arrangements. The fragrant pale purple flowers and flower buds are used in potpourris. Lavender is also used as herbal filler inside sachets used to freshen linens. Dried and sealed in pouches, lavender flowers are placed among stored items of clothing to give a fresh fragrance and to deter moths.

Dried lavender flowers may be used for wedding confetti. Lavender is also used in scented waters and sachets. Lavender was introduced into England in the 1600’s and it is said that Queen Elizabeth prized a lavender conserve (jam) at her table, so lavender was produced as a jam at that time, as well as used in teas for its taste. It has been said that lavender is known to restore balance and create a peaceful atmosphere of a calm and relaxing affect.

In closing, come out and visit us in Concho during our local Lavender Festival Thursday, June 17th through Sunday, June 20th and Thursday, June 24th through Sunday, June 27th. I will be out there checking out the culinary dishes and spices, and yes, I cannot wait to try lavender wine. See you there.

Pat Barry is a local insurance agent. You can send your questions and concerns about Medicare plans, products and regulations to pbarrymedicare@ gmail.com or call 520-404-4170 cell, 928-532-1797 Medicare Made Easy. https://www.facebook.com/ medicaremadeeasypatbarry

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This year, White Mountain Community Garden and Show Low Public Library are offering FREE Canning and Preservation Classes in May, June and July. These canning classes will be held at the Show Low Senior Center: Intro to Canning - May 22nd 11-12 pm Water Bath Canning - June 5th 1-3 pm Pressure Canning - June 19th 1-3 pm Jams & Jellies - July 17th 1-3 pm

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Fermentation - July 31st 1-2 pm (at the Show Low Library) For details and info (maps & addresses) visit: showlowaz.gov/library or call 928-532-4075 "Demonstration Ornamental Garden" We recently received a grant to install and maintain a “Demonstration Ornamental Garden”, which is a completely new direction for us. While we will still grow vegetables and fruit using organic methods, we are adding a garden dedicated to ornamental flowers, bushes, some fruit and nut trees and various cacti succulents.

The garden will include a Hummingbird Garden, Rose Garden with an Infinity Walkway bordered by a Bulb Garden and Herb Garden.

Annika Manrique enjoys a fresh picked carrot from the Children’s Garden.

What's on the Menu at the White Mountain Community Garden?

By Vicki Matsumonji, White Mountain Community Garden Got a taste for gardening?We have it right in the heart of Show Low. We have many items on our menu despite a few setbacks from last year, but we’re moving forward with big plans. We’re celebrating our 11th year anniversary which marks a new decade and a new era.

We will also grow a “sensory garden” so visitors can experience plants through sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell. The garden will be easily accessible for visitors in a wheelchair or a walker and benches will be conveniently placed around the garden. Volunteers needed.

Join Us at the Garden We welcome new residents who have found their way up to our area. We have a selection of in ground gardening plots and raised beds for individual gardeners.

The huge attraction to WMCG is our HEALP (Healthy Eating And Living Participation) Gardening Program. This is designed for people who love to garden but have limited space at home or work during the week. We also feature

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Heirloom and organic tomatoes grown outside and in the high tunnel a Children’s Garden where children learn how to plant, maintain and harvest.

Help us at the garden by working a few hours a week and take home fresh vegetables when they are available. Our workdays are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9:00 a.m.- Noon.

For more info on joining our membership: wmcgarden.org or send an email to: contact@wmcgarden.org The White Mountain Community Garden rests in the heart of Show Low on acreage that is located next to the Navajo County Health Dept. building at 520 N. 9th Place on the North side of the Deuce of Clubs. Its central location makes it convenient with easy access and ample ares for growing, gathering and relaxation. It is a wonderful place for playing in the dirt, learning, and helping to promote environmental stewardship and healthy, sustainable living. For more info, visit www.wmcgarden.org.

Bring the outdoors in with natural furnishings

Call or email for an appointment and directions.

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symbolizes ferociousness and tenacity in the face of diversity. The badger became the hallmark for the book.

Interview with Paula L. Mulford, author of Faces in the Food Desert: Portraits of People I Meet in the Bread Line

by Barbara Hockabout, Lodestar Gardens With a small group of writers, I had the pleasure of watching Mulford’s stories take shape. The images sunk into our imaginations and struck familiar chords. We recognized these characters or people like them. They were like us. Over the course of the year, 2020, we became more aware of the impact the larger world was making on our families, neighbors, and ourselves. Paula’s vignettes helped us to better understand the essence of who we are. Each new story brought us information, compassion, humor, and greater respect for what we all were experiencing in this unprecedented year. We started volunteering at the food bank. Paula Mulford is a strong, wellinformed, unsentimental humanitarian who has the intelligence and moxy to affect change not only through her words, but in her kind, creative, resourceful actions. We learned as much from her as we did from her stories. We are lucky to have her as a member of our community.

Why did you chose to write vignettes, very short snapshots of folks?

I chose a format that felt like we were sitting around the kitchen table sharing stories after dinner—sharing what we had done during the day. Some are serious, troubling, and others very humorous and wry. They reflect the people who inspired them. I used to get paid to pay attention. As a psychiatric/forensic nurse I was trained to be hypervigilant. I carried this skill over into my everyday life. These people [in the breadlines, at the food banks] are not different from any other people in the world. As it turns out in these times, the food bank is a focal point, a meeting place, where we are thrown together by circumstance—Indians, Mexican, Mormons, and the person in a shiny, white Escalade.

People in the bread line are homesteaders--we get up and feed the goats and chickens.

I created caricatures of the characters who represent the human qualities I observed in the real people I met.

For instance, Ruby is a consistent thread throughout the vignettes. She is candid, witty, resourceful, and deeply devoted to God and the people in the Line. She is a tiny individual--4’ 11’ and 95-pound powerhouse in a tiny, crippled body. Other stories, like Ghost Rider, contain individuals speaking from the Spirit world. I wanted to give a voice to those of us who are struggling, who have experienced the collateral damage in our social system—especially those like Jake, a man who over time faded out of the Line, who by the time this book was finished died alone in his home . . . of starvation . . . in the Land of the Plenty.

Why did you choose to relocate in Apache County two years ago?

Steven [my husband], was ailing and confined to a wheel chair. He wanted to be near his son who moved to Snowflake. Nine miles from the Concho-Vernon area (referred to by residents as the Mountain above the ‘Y’) was land we could afford. As a second-generation Back-to-the-Lander, having lived border to border from Canada to Mexico, I had a lifetime of sustainable practice [so we knew we could adapt.] We researched for over five years and were familiar with the area. We also understand rural life and know how poverty works.

There is a stigma attached to people who are in the breadline, the food bank, the mission. How do you deal with that perception?

Yes, I call it “the otherness of hunger.” It is a stigma and the product of ignorance. There are still those people who drive by the bread line as if it was a tourist attraction, passing judgement on “the recently impoverished.” These onlookers will be educated soon enough.

Those kinds of characters are found in the story “The Disdainful Dandy.”

What inspired you to write this book?

I took a writing class hosted by Barbara Hockabout at the Kerr-Cole Sustainable Living Center in 2020. The other participants in the class seemed very eager to hear and read more; the project grew. I wanted to give voices to the hardy, endearing people in the bread line. I could think of no better symbol than the picture Steven took of a stealthy badger on the side of the road—the badger

My greater energies lie with the people in the Line patiently waiting for assistance. You have to reach out before they reach back. I volunteer at the Concho Community Assistance Program, and I make a point of enthusiastically welcoming the patrons. People are

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learning to say, ‘I need help. I trust you enough to ask’. We are learning how to ask for help and how to give help. This is a very important skill to learn for the upcoming times. There are a lot of people in the bread lines today, but who will be in the line tomorrow?

Patrons of the food bank must now drive up to receive their food. They are asked to stay in their cars as they inch their way up to the distribution point. In that context, how do you get to know them, establish relationships with each other?

While we wait and the line forms (40-60 cars long), we get out of our cars. We reach out to each other. We come up to cars and say “Hello” and “How are you?” We get to know their faces and to know them as individuals. They are embarrassed not shamed. We learn to SHARE. In that process relationships unfold. We must be in others’ proximity in order to see the micro expressions--a raised eyebrow, a downturn mouth. Masks have taken away our identities as well as our rituals.

What do you mean by masks have taken away our rituals?

The breadline is our social event - Covid takes away our Bingo and our church.

In your perspective, what is community for you?

People are there when you need them. They offer to be a support network, not a burden, not controlling. People I can turn to without them passing judgement on me. They accept people for who they are. There are certainly exceptions to this, but basically they are available when the need arises, and of course, I would do the same for them. Community strengthens as members practice respectful interaction. Most people I know came here for privacy and autonomy, but that doesn’t exclude our connection with each other or the Golden Rule.

We offer fresh picked produce, herbal teas, immune boosting fire ciders, natural oil blends for wound healing & pain, natural & organic skin care, mosquito repellent, sunscreen and more.

Off-grid, self sustainable organic farm

Educational programs available for both children and adults on local farming, sustainability, holistic nutrition & wellness.

Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PinedoraFarms and www.facebook.com/NorthernAZHomesteaders

Visit our online store at www.PinedoraFarms.com

This is your second book. What other projects do you have in the works?

My first book will be available soon: Toxicity, Contraindications, and Shortcomings of Common Herbs - a small field guide focused on the potential negative impact of certain wellknown and often utilized plants. An upcoming project is a horror thriller. Faces in the Food Desert is available through Amazon.com.

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Come TASTE the Market!

EdenZephyr Teas is a local company who desires to bring hand-crafted, all-natural loose-leaf teas to those who love tea and the experience of drinking teas. We have spent many hours learning how to develop “meaningful” herbal teas that meet a purpose, but also have delicious flavors as well. In addition, we have put together other great teas, including our own Chai, with specially chosen ingredients that make it “ours”, but its flavor will stand up to any other commercial Chai out there!

Please come see us at the White Mountains Market in Pinetop this summer! We are so excited to be part of this new opportunity, and to get to know more neighbors and friends, and introduce you to our teas, tea-ware, and maybe teach you a bit about the ingredients that make our teas extra special. We always say: Exceptional Tea is the Spice of Life! Come see us at our store: www.etsy.com/shop/edenzephyrteas

Queen Ceviche started in Tucson, Arizona nearly 10 years ago this year! We started our small family business with our own recipes

for tasty and fresh foods the whole family will enjoy. Our signature organic hibiscus lemonade is always a hit on a warm summer day as well as our concentrate for delicious cocktails to enjoy with friends and backyard barbecues. Stop by our booth this summer and see how we can make any day feel like a getaway (from the kitchen)!

Sweet Arizona was started based on Debra Score's gramma’s three original recipes that she loved helping make when she was little: Peanut brittle, chocolate Fudge, and English toffee. With unique flavor ideas from friends and customers over the years, she now carries over 18 flavors! Sharing this deliciousness with Arizona for 6 years, Sweet Arizona is excited to be a part of the new Pinetop Farmer’s Market!

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Show Low Main Street Invites You to This Year's Farmer's Market and Art Walk The Show Low Main Street 2021 Farmer’s Market and Art Walk is now open every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm through Sept.

25. Boasting over 75 vendors, this popular event takes place at Festival Marketplace between 9th and 11th streets in downtown Show Low. In addition to shopping local produce and food products, attendees will also find a variety of local artisans and craftspeople displaying their work. You will want to remember to bring a couple reusable grocery bags for your new treasures as well as to pack a blanket for a picnic at the market with live entertainment.

Vendor opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Those interested should contact Denise Stow at 623-3404131 or check out the website at www.showlowmainstreet.org for all the details.

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of prepared prepackaged foods, convenient takeout options and huge restaurant portions that are loaded with more salt than you can imagine.

However, what researchers found is if fresh food is prepared with minimally processed ingredients the amount of sodium can be reduced up to 77 percent! So I say, cook with as much fresh food as possible, along with low sodium ingredients as needed (tomato sauce and broth come to mind), then feel comfortable adding the salt called for in recipes or to taste.

The Magic of Salt

Salt

– the magic ingredient in the kitchen!

by Liz Turner, Blue Apron Cooking School

A regular question I’m often asked about in cooking classes is about salt. Many are concerned about salt intake and so want to know if they could/should reduce the amount of salt in a recipe. The simple answer is usually no, and here’s why. Salt is magic! Simply, it’s the number one ingredient that makes nearly everything we eat taste better, and not just salty. Wanting to reduce our sodium intake is a natural and positive response to dietary concerns over hypertension. Too much sodium can indeed affect it. We live in a time of mass amounts

The old saying that salt brings out the flavor of a dish is true, even very subtle flavors can become detectable. Studies show that we like the taste of salt and the way that it makes most everything else taste better. A sprinkle of salt allows the delicate complex flavors of a roasted squash to come through, and a bit added to a chocolate dish enhances the richness of the chocolate, but also suppresses the bitterness; same with a pinch added to coffee grounds. Think of all the foods that have salt added – bread, cakes, cookies, soup & stews, vegetables and even fruit. It isn’t to make them taste salty; it’s so their taste is enhanced. Imagine a plumb juicy tomato without a sprinkle of salt.

But there’s more!

Salt makes meat juicier, but can also provide the crisp skin on a chicken.

Brining has become a common and very successful way to ensure your roast turkey or chicken is delicious, and brining a pork tenderloin or thick chop will work wonders. Brining adds moisture, but dry salting meat will not only make the meat juicier, it will result in a well-browned crust.

You can also brine dry beans that will result in softer skins. And when cooking green vegetables, adding about 1½ tsp. of salt to about a quart of water will keep them bright green. For tender scrambled eggs, add a pinch of salt just before cooking. We know about using salt when freezing homemade ice cream, but its easy to forget that adding salt to ice water to chill beverages will get the job done faster than ice water alone or even in the freezer – using this suggested formula – 1 quart water + 4 quarts ice + 1 cup salt.

Varieties of Salt, their differences and uses.

Growing up, the only salt I was familiar with came in a blue round box and was used to fill the little shaker on the table. I remember seeing my mom unscrew the shaker top to measure out a teaspoon or so. Now many of us have a salt crock conveniently located to scoop or finger-pinch some as needed. And of course, the variety of salt offered today can overwhelm a seasoned cook. First and foremost, all salt is basically the same – sodium chloride, with the texture, shape and mineral content being the difference.

Table Salt – the most common, is mined like coal and processed into tiny uniformly shaped crystals. It dissolves easily, is easy to measure and is inexpensive. Agents have been added to prevent caking and iodine is added for health concerns, both which can impart a slight flavor

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Kosher Salt – (named for the preparation of meat to Jewish dietary guidelines) is raked and compacted to yield large flaky crystals. This makes for ease of finger-pinching and sprinkling on foods. It has no additives that can affect the taste. Note: surprisingly, kosher salt weighs less by volume, so more kosher salt must be used to get the same effect as table salt. And, to add to the confusion, the 2 main brands of kosher salt – Morton and Diamond – each weigh differently! 1 tsp. of table salt = 1½ tsp. Morton kosher salt and 2 tsp. of Diamond salt Sea Salt – is created when ocean waters flood shallow beds along coastlines. When the water evaporates it leaves large salt crystals. The different minerals from the surrounding land lend their flavors to the flaky salts. Not often used in cooking because of the expense, but as a “finishing salt” where its delicate crunch can be appreciated. The most highly Celebrating 19 years “on the Mountain”

prized, and expensive is the hand harvested white lacey Fleur de Sel at about $12 for 4 oz.

Other Salts - Black, Grey, Red, Pink etc.

These salts often derive their flavors from the mineral deposits left by evaporation. These minerals not only color the salts, but impart their own distinctive flavor, such as, the red salt from Hawaii gets it flavor and color from the ironoxide in the volcanic clay. Be careful substituting these salts into your cooking, but use instead as a finishing salt.

Smoked and Flavored Salts Smoked salt is actually salt that has been smoked, and it’s the smoke that clings to the crystals that produces it's rich brown color and strong smoky flavor. There are many flavored salts available, too many to list here, but my two favorites are Black Truffle Salt and Vanilla Salt. Each can add a subtle depth and richness.

Last but not least, a word about salted butter vs. unsalted butter Another common question is why do so many recipes call for unsalted butter?

Salted butter has salt added as a preservative and flavor enhancer. Unsalted butter is all cream. Because different brands vary in the amount of salt added, its best to use unsalted butter when baking and cooking where you will be in control of the amount of salt used. Also, unsalted butter has a shorter shelf life, about 3 weeks, so it is usually going to be a fresher choice at the market. If using unsalted butter on some lovely French bread or toast, try just a tiny sprinkle of Fleur de Sel – heaven!

Salted Caramel is all the rage and for good reason, it’s just delicious! This simple recipe is my favorite. Of course its awesome drizzled over ice cream and over a slice of warm apple pie, oh my goodness. I hope you try it!

Salted Caramel Sauce ¼ cup unsalted butter ½ cup brown sugar ¾ cup heavy whipping cream Large pinch salt Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar.

Whisk until sugar melts and is thick and boiling, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually whisk in cream.

Bring to a boil, whisking often.

Boil until sauce thickens enough to coat spoon and is reduced to 1 cup, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in salt. Recipe makes 1 cup and can be made 1 week ahead, covered and chilled, but serve warm.

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Maverick Community Calendar May

22 & 29 Show Low Main Street Farmer’s Market & Art Walk. Festival Marketplace and Cooley Street between 9th & 11th St. Every Saturday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. from May 22 through September 25.

Contact: Denise Stow at 623-340-4131.

22, 29, June 5 Red Rock Farms Open for Wine Tasting and Shopping. 1-6 pm. Info: www. redrockfarms.com

26 Luna Tunes Open Mic at Unity of the White Mountains in Lakeside. 6:30 pm. Info: see pg 39

27 Sunrise Resort opens for summer activities. See pg 32

27-31 Spring carnival at Mountain Meadow Park

in Lakeside. Thurs 5-10 pm, Fri 5-11 pm, Sat noon-11 pm, Sun 1-10 pm, Mon 1-9 pm

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"An Art Affair" Fine art, crafts and jewelry event at the Gathering Place in Pinetop Lakes Country Club. See page 3 for more info.

29 The Market in Pinetop opens at WME Village 8 Theater. Info: see pg 21

29 Hogs and Hot Rods AZ is hosting a Show and

Shine to benefit The Love Kitchen, a local Nonprofit. 8 am at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex.

June 1,8,15,22,29

James T performing at El Patron Restaurant 2314 E White Mtn Blvd, Pinetop 5-7pm

3 Doug Figgs in Concert at the AAWM Center for

12 James T y Los Vatos performing at the Foxfire Restaurant, 42661 US 180 Alpine.

6-10pm

15 James T performing at the Foxfire Res-

taurant 42661 US 180 Alpine 5-8pm 928-3394344

17 - 20, 24 - 27 18th Annual Lavender Festival and Wine Event. 9 am - 3 pm. Entry $5 per person. Info: see pg 15 or visit www. redrockfarms.com

19 James T y Los Vatos performing at El Patron Restaurant 2314 E White Mtn Blvd Pinetop 4:30-7:30pm 19 13th Annual Bike the Bluff State Cham-

pionship Road Race. Open bicycle races for kids and adults as well as USA Cycling sanctioned races. Info: www.bikethebluff.com.

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Wine in Our Pines. 11 am – 2 pm at Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex in Pinetop-Lakeside. Enjoy wine tasting with delicious appetizers from My Sister Can't Cook Catering and great music by John Darst Trio.

Advanced ticket sales: $55 per person or $100 per couple. At the gate: $60 per person / $110 per couple. Designated driver: $35 Per Person.

Tickets, go to www.wineinourpines.com or Call Rica @ 928-367-4290.

20 James T performing at the Den. 2408 E White Mtn Blvd Pinetop 12-3pm

24 Luna Tunes Open Mic at Unity of the White Mountains in Lakeside. 6:30 pm. Info: see page 39

the Arts in Show Low. 6 pm. Info: see pg 39

24 Silent and Live Auction to benefit White

Presented by the Rim Country Cruisers Car Club at Frontier Fields; 650 N. 9th Place in Show Low. Free admission. Info: 928-521-0171.

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5 2021 Cruz’n the Rim Car Show. 9 am – 4 pm.

5, 12, 19 & 26 Show Low Main Street Farm-

er’s Market & Art Walk Festival. Marketplace and Cooley Street between 9th & 11th St. Every Sat. from 9 am – 1 pm through Sept. 28. Info: 623-340-4131.

5 & 6 Deuces Wild Endurance Festival. Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area, Show Low. Five different triathlons. Four different running events: Half Marathon; 10K, 8K Trail and 5K. USAT sanctioned event. Info: www.deuceswildfestival.com.

5 James T y Los Vatos performing at the Hungry Buffalo Restaurant. 4048 Porter Mtn Rd, PinetopLakeside. 5-8pm.

12 White Mountain Symphony Orchestra POPS Concert. Show Low School District Auditorium. 3 pm. Info: see pg 39 26 The Maverick Magazine

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Mountain Veterans. 200 plus items. Charlie Clark's Orchard. Viewing at 2 pm with auction at 3 pm. Info: walkingdownranch.com White Mountains Balloon Festival. Mountain Meadow Recreation Complex in Pinetop-Lakeside. Balloon launch daily at 6 am. Beer garden, food and retail vendors 6-9:30 pm on Friday, June 25th. Free Kick-Off Concert w/ Mogollon on Friday, June 25th at 6:30 pm. Balloon glow Friday & Saturday at 8 pm. Live music, beer garden, food and retail vendors 4-9:30 pm. Info: www.wmbfaz.com or call 928-882-2665.

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The Black Moods performing at The Lion's Den in Pinetop. Tickets: $20 advance/$25@ the door

July

3 City of Show Low 4th of July celebration kicks off Saturday, July 3 at 9 am with the an-

nual parade along the Deuce of Clubs. Wet Zone Fun event begins at 11:00 am at Frontier Park, prepare to be soaked! FreedomFest activities starting at 3 pm at Show Low Football Stadium complex located at 500 W. Old Linden Rd. FreedomFest will offer great food including kettle corn, shaved ice, pizza, Navajo tacos, funnel cakes, old fashioned soda, and many other delicious treats. Enjoy great music from one of our featured live bands.

Have a great time at our Fun Zone, unlimited ride wristbands are only $5 (arrive early for best value). These events are sponsored by the Show Low Parks and Recreation Dept. Info: (928) 532-4141.

Don't miss our amazing fireworks show at 9 pm!

4 White Mountain Rubber Duck Pluck at Pet Allies in Show Low at 2 pm. Info: see pg 47

7 & 28 James T performing at the Foxfire Restaurant 42661 US 180 Alpine 5-8pm

10 The 10th Annual Derby Down the Deuce is

a soapbox-style car race down the Deuce of Clubs in Downtown Show Low. The race begins at 8 am and cash prizes to the winners. Info or to register for the race, call 928-532-2326.

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2021 Payson Book Festival presented by Arizona Professional Writers. 9 am to 3:30 pm at the Mazatzal Hotel and Casino Ballroom in Payson. A Community Celebration for Readers of All Ages. This FREE community event has something for everyone. Meet 80+ professional writers. Buy books for children, & adults. Enjoy entertainment and prize drawings. Listen to children’s story times, author talks, and more. Info: paysonbookfestival.org and on facebook.

29, 30, 31 Christmas Cabin Craft Sale will be returning this summer. It will be our 40th annual sale in the White Mountains. It will be held at the Community Gym in Lakeside, across from the Lakeside Post Office. Sale will be from 9-5 on Thurs. and Fri. and 9-4 on Saturday. Members will be selling Quilt Raffle tickets to benefit Hospice of White Moutains in June and July. Drawing will be the end of sale. Masks will be required, social distancing, and Covid-19 rules followed.

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Celebrating Memorial Day and Medicare

by Pat Barry, local independent insurance agent I recently decided to do some research to learn more about Memorial Day and its’ origins. Memorial Day honors all of those who have served the United States in war or peace.

Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and odds are you’re looking forward to it, after all the three-day weekend typically marks the start of summer cookouts and offers a chance to relax and kick back with friends and family.

Memorial Day is so much more then grilling. It’s a sacred day of observance centered on acknowledging, remembering, and thanking the millions of people who served in uniform who gave their life for this county. We spend time remembering those who lost their lives and could not come home, reflecting on their service and why we have the luxury and freedom that we enjoy today.

On a personal note: My father served in the Navy on the USS Battleship Oklahoma and was on leave when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor December 7th, 1941. He had just landed in San Francisco, California, and after the Japanese surprise attack was turned around to go back to Pearl Harbor to help clean up. After the surprise attack that day the Battleship USS Oklahoma rolled over and sank, and to this day it is part of the Pearl Harbor Memorial located on Ford Island, Hawaii.

There is a Medicare Advantage Veterans Plan available in Apache County as well as one in Navajo County. All Veterans in Apache and Navajo Counties should be aware of this plan. If you live in Apache or Navajo County and are a Veteran, you should contact a local agent for further information.

For a long time, Veterans in these two counties have such a long distance to travel for a VA Hospital. You now can meet face to face with a local Primary Care Physician in person, closer to home when seeking medical advice.

Since many Medicare Advantage plans cover several services that Basic Medicare does not, like vision, exams, and hearing aids, you may find that your total costs go down with an Advantage plan. Since many plans may have a $0 premium or may help pay all or part of your Part B premiums (currently $144.60).

Two of the questions that I am asked most about are: Preexisting Health Conditions, and Medical Underwriting. With Medicare Advantage Plans (MAPD) 0R (MA) you will NOT have to answer any Preexisting Health questions or go thru Medical Underwriting, no matter what age you are. Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage Plans runs from October 15th and ends on December 7th. If you miss the opportunity to make changes to your coverage during this year’s open enrollment period, rest assured that you won’t be stuck with your existing Advantage Plan or Drug Plan for the rest of your life. But you will be stuck with it for another year. Don’t be left empty handed.

Warning: going online to sign up for a Medicare Insurance Plan on the computer does not look at the whole overall picture. There are plans in our local ZIP CODE that can sometimes meet your personal needs and your unique situation better, and with a more affordable cost. Your local agent will be up to date with our local area and have the tools to assist you to find plans that suit your needs and budget.

By going direct to a company, you simply get ONE CHOICE while your local agent can offer several solutions for your long-range needs.

Oh, by the way, you will never be charged a consulting fee when seeking my advice. Take advantage of me!

On a personal note, I would like to thank all the Veterans and their families for the service and sacrifices that they make.

Send your questions and concerns about Medicare plans, products and regulations to pbarrymedicare@gmail.com. You can also call 520-404-4170 cell, 928-532-1797. Medicare Made Easy - https:// www.facebook.com/medicaremadeeasypatbarry @medicaremadeeasypatbarry

The Show Low Economy is Thriving Despite COVID-19

by Steve North, City of Show Low Economic Development Director There is no doubt that 2020 and early 2021 has been a very challenging time for individuals and businesses. Nevertheless, challenges create opportunities and opportunity knocks for Show Low and the entire White Mountains Region. Visitor activity has been high throughout the pandemic and the population is growing as people are relocating to Show Low and the White Mountains to work remotely and start new businesses while enjoying our high quality of life. The Show Low economy is thriving as a result.

Retail sales for retail establishments in Show Low were up 24% in 2020 over 2019. Likewise, retail sales for restaurants & bars were up 13% in 2020 over 2019. Similarly, retail sales for accommodations were up 20% in 2020 over 2019. That upward trend continues into 2021 as retail sales for retail establishments, restaurants & bars and accommodations are up an average of 27%, 17% and 39.7% per month respectively.

Residential building permits were up 15% in 2019 over 2018 and up again 17% in 2020 over 2019. 2021 is off to a great start as well.

Residential permits in January and February of 2021 were up 167% and 67%, respectively, over January and February of 2020. 136, 156 and 183 residential permits were issued in the City of Show Low in 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively.

Home sales within the City of Show Low were up 32% in 2020 over 2019. The average home sale price increased 18% in 2020 over 2019. Home sales volume within the City of Show Low was up 59.7% in 2020 over 2019 ($130,912,841 in 2019 to $209,014,345 in 2020).

The 2021 visitor season and beyond is shaping up to be busy and very memorable for Show Low and the White Mountains. Now is the time to embrace the challenges and seize the opportunities that will come as a result.

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Local Business

statewide office well. With new changes at the GCSECA office, staff and Board members made the unanimous decision to donate the vehicle to an organization with the one of the Seven Cooperative Principles, Concern for Community in mind. During the quarterly GCSECA Board Meeting, Chuck Moore, CEO of NEC suggested that the SUV be donated to local veteran program, Walking Down Ranch Veteran Village.

Walking Down Ranch Veteran Village is a unique community in Lakeside, AZ that offers veterans and their families an array of services including transitional housing, food, clothes, utilities, medical transportation, phones, medications, and holiday boxes. Since opening in 2014, the organization has assisted 650 veterans in the White Mountains area of Arizona.

Electric Cooperative Statewide Office Donates SUV to Walking Down Ranch Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative (“GCSECA”), is a Tempe-based association comprised of rural electric cooperatives and other consumer-owned utilities, and represents Arizona’s electric cooperatives at the local, regional, state and Congressional level, working with elected officials and stakeholders to represent the interests of the rural members of those cooperatives.

Electric cooperatives hold seven cooperative principles at their core, with Concern for Community being one of these foundational values, GCSECA and its member cooperatives not only desire to keep these principles at the forefront of their service, but also to aid and encourage these qualities in local organizations.

GCSECA recently retired a Chevrolet Equinox SUV, which served the employees of the

Steve Heckathorne, NEC Board Member, related that he has worked with Walking Down Ranch several times, “This organization is the real deal”, and he loves that this organization has truly been able to make a difference in the lives of the veterans in the White Mountain communities. He was excited that GCSECA chose Walking Down Ranch to receive the Equinox and feels that the vehicle would help them in continuing their work with the veterans.

“We are happy to be able to find a new home for the Equinox – and know it will be put to good use,” said Dave Lock, CEO of GCSECA. “The mission of the Ranch is special – assisting veterans who have defended our country and freedoms. We’re glad we can assist the Ranch in its important work.”

NEC Board President, Brad Baker, stated, “This donation represents NEC’s continuing commitment to give back to our local communities and especially our veterans.”

“NEC is very appreciative of our statewide organization, GCSECA, selecting Walking Down Ranch to donate the Equinox SUV from their retired fleet,” said NEC CEO, Chuck Moore.

Despite the difficulties that 2020 brought to all communities, GCSECA and its members desire to continue to keep hope alive, and to keep the concerns and needs of the communities in focus as we move through 2021.

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111M and 956 CMR 5.00. This plan provides discounts at certain healthcare providers for medical services. Pharmacy discounts range from 10% to 85% on most medications. This plan does not make payments directly to the providers of medical services. The plan member is obligated to pay for all healthcare services but will receive a discount from those healthcare providers who have contracted with the discount plan organization. For a full list of disclosures, please click here. | Terms and Conditions | Discount Medical Plan Organization: New Benefits, Ltd., Attn: Compliance Department, PO Box 803475, Dallas, TX 75380-3475.

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You can compare your prescription prices and see for yourself at MyRxPrice.com or you can call 800.800.7616 Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time to find a participating pharmacy and compare prescription prices by location. Once you have identified a participating pharmacy and discovered your applicable discount present your membership card and prescription at the pharmacy to receive the lowest price.

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Travels and Trails

Sunrise Park Resort will open for summer activities on May 27, 2021 Greer, AZ - Escape the heat and join the fun at Sunrise Park Resort, starting May 27, 2021. From zip lining to archery and scenic lift rides to downhill mountain biking, however you’re looking to spend your summer, Sunrise Park Resort has you covered. To kick off the season, Sunrise has a weekend jam packed with activities for the whole family.

ADMISSION DISCOUNTS: Early bird gets the worm! The first person in line each day between May 27-30, 2021 will receive (1) one-day Explorers Pass. Additionally, the next 20 people in line will receive a 50% discount on admission tickets.

PRIZES: Sunrise Park Resort will be raffling off door prizes every hour throughout the entire opening weekend (May 27-30, 2021), with a grand prize raffle at the end of each day. But that’s not it - there will also be prizes hidden throughout the resort, so keep your eyes peeled throughout your visit.

LIVE MUSIC: Dust off your dancing shoes. Visitors can expect live music every day throughout the opening weekend from 12:00 - 3:30 p.m. Bands include Relentless and Planting Seeds.

5K RUN: On your mark, get set… go! Runners can meet at Sunrise General Store on Saturday, May 29 at 8 a.m. for a race to the base of Sunrise Mountain. First three finishers in both the men’s and women’s categories will win a prize.

HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT: Grab your lucky horseshoe and meet at the base of Sunrise Mountain on Saturday, May 29 at 11 a.m. for a horseshoe tournament. The tournament will be facilitated by Sinone Tortice and prizes will be

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awarded to 1st - 6th place in both the singles and doubles categories.

“Sunrise Park Resort has transformed from Arizona’s premier ski resort into a summer mountain escape.” said General Manager Roger Leslie. “From zip lining to hiking, mountain biking to fishing, we have activities the whole family will enjoy.”

Summer activities at Sunrise Park Resort include Arizona’s longest and fastest zip line, 13 different mountain bike trails, hiking, horseback riding, lake activities and more. All activities are dependent on weather. Sunrise Park Resort will be open 7 days a week from 9:00 a.m.

– 4:00 p.m. For up to date information, a full list of summer activities and prices, visit www.sunrise.ski.

Fire danger is at an all time high. Please no open campfires until further notice and put out cigarette butts completely.

Sunrise Park Resort is committed to guest safety while enjoying our mountain. In accordance with CDC guidelines, guests will be encouraged to wear face masks and practice 6 feet separation. Hand sanitizers are available throughout the property and designated staff will clean all public access areas and touch-points.

About Sunrise Park Resort: Sunrise Park Resort, owned by the White Mountain Apache Tribe, is nestled in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. Located 220 miles (4-hours) from both Phoenix, AZ and Albuquerque, NM, Sunrise Park

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Resort is one of the Southwest’s premiere skiing destinations and offers 65 runs spread out across three peaks. In the summer, the resort transforms into a cool mountain getaway, offering activities such as Arizona’s longest and fastest zipline, the only lift-served mountain biking trails in the state, hiking trails, kayaking, lake fishing, and camping. For the past 50 years, Sunrise Park Resort has been the prime draw for tourism in the White Mountains and looks forward to continuing to welcome tourists for decades to come.

For more information, please visit www.sunrise.ski.

In 2020, the Salavation Army's White Mountain Service Center: • Served over 7,000 Sunday dinners between Easter and June 18th.

• Served over 1,000 meals over a 4 day period during the Bush Fire near Payson.

• Handed out more than 96 Thanksgiving boxes to families in our community.

• Made Christmas happen for 749 children and 44 adults at Haven of Show Low. • Served 639 hot Christmas meals, mostly to go or delivered.

For more info on how your donations benefit our local community or to volunteer, please call (928) 368-9953.

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At left: Author shows a friend how to distinguish the Rocky Mountain juniper foliage on this large specimen along the Show Low Bluff trail.

Mountains and Northern Plains States and into all of the four-corner states. No western juniper has a more extensive range except the shrub-like common juniper.

Magnificent Trees of the White Mountains

by Ron Miller, M.S., Silviculturist

Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum)

In Arizona, Rocky Mountain junipers grow at an elevation between 5,000 and 9,000 feet. They are less drought resistant than other western junipers and in the White Mountains this species is most likely to be seen within riparian areas, sheltered canyons or other protected places. Rocky Mountain juniper is our most arboreal or tree-like juniper usually having a single trunk rather than the multiple stems associated with our other juniper species. The bark is fibrous.

It is interesting to note how different cultures name this juniper according to various aspects of the tree. The English name relates to the geographic region in which it is found (centered on the Rocky Mountains), the Spanish name Cedro rojo relates to its red heartwood color and the Apache name describes its growth form. Gad ili means drooping juniper in Apache, similar to another common English name for this picturesque species, namely, weeping juniper.

How historic would it be if you could see a tree species in the White Mountains that was named by Captain Meriwether Lewis in 1804? Fortunately, you can. Lewis, who was quite the naturalist and botanist, added the Rocky Mountain juniper to his long list of botanical descriptions during his epic Corps of Discovery expedition across the West. Interestingly, the White Mountains also hold another species that was described and then named after the famous explorer: the Lewis’s woodpecker.

Rocky Mountain juniper is another of those juniper species that is dioecious meaning that there are separate male and female trees. The males produce pollen while the females bear the berry-like cones. The cones are blue, covered with a grayish waxy coating. They are 1/4” in diameter (half the diameter of Utah or alligator juniper cones) and are usually 2-seeded. The cones are more bitter and have a much stronger gin taste than the other species.

Unlike alligator juniper which is limited to three southwest states in the U.S., Rocky Mountain juniper’s range is extensive. It grows from northwest British Columbia in Canada, into the states of Washington and Oregon, south through the Great Basin, Rocky

Female Rocky Mountain junipers may begin bearing seed when they are 10 years old, but optimum seed-bearing age is 50 to 200 years. Nearly every year some seed is borne but heavy crops are produced at intervals of 2-5 years. Cones ripen in November or December of the second year following pollination and remain on the tree until March or April the following spring. The seeds are primarily spread by birds which eat the cones and later deposit the remains.

Seedlings grow slowly. In Arizona they are only a foot tall after 8 years. The trees can grow over 40 feet in height but are more commonly around 20 feet tall. Their foliage is much more delicate or wispy than the other juniper species found within the White Mountains with obvious drooping branch tips. Though growth is slow, Rocky Mountain juniper is a long-lived tree of 250-300 years although there have even been reports of specimens over a thousand years old.

Rocky Mountain juniper heartwood is a spectacular redbrown or even purplish in color which is unlike all our oth-

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Above from left to right: Bark of an old Rocky Mountain juniper with lichens on it. Female Rocky Mountain juniper showing its berrylike cones and its drooping or weeping foliage. In Spanish, the Rocky Mountain juniper is named after its red heartwood as seen in this broken branch. er juniper species which have light, yellowish heartwood. Navajo cradleboards made of this species are striking. Wood carvings and gorgeous fireplace mantels in the White Mountains have also been made out of this special juniper species.

About the author: Ron is a retired Forester and Silviculturist. He has lived and worked in the White Mountains since 2002. He can be reached at azron333@yahoo.com.

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Local Art Scene

from the Safeway Center, features original art by members living in the White Mountains. Artwork featured includes clay, photography, painting, mixed media, jewelry, gourds, wood carving and glass.

Monthly open houses and biweekly tent shows are planned this year.

Artists Debbie Eischen, Sandy Pendleton and Rick Eischen ready High Country Art Gallery for its season reopening in May 2021.

High Country Art Gallery Reopens for the 2021 Season “We’re excited to be reopening for what we anticipate will be a fun and busy season in the White Mountains,” explains High Country Art Gallery Manager Linda Larsen.

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“With the pandemic easing as more of us are vaccinated and continuing to observe safety protocols, we are looking forward to hosting our Fourth of July Festival at the Orchard at Charlie Clarks,” said Ms. Larsen. That event was cancelled last year because of health and safety concerns.

The gallery opens Friday, May 21, 2021.

Hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The gallery will continue to observe all regulations in effect by the town of Pinetop/Lakeside including masks and social distancing.

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Award Winning Fine Art Photographer Don Schimmel to Display His Work at Annual Art Affair in Pinetop Memorial Day Weekend The White Mountains will be home to a number of fun events this upcoming Memorial Day weekend, but art lovers and saavy shoppers alike will be sure to stop into the Gathering Place in Pinetop for the annual Art Affair, a three day long fine art, crafts and jewelry event.

Pictured above, fine art photography by Don Schimmel

the sounds of live Andean flute and guitar music performed

by INKA GOLD and lots of tasty goodies available including homemade ice cream.

The Gathering Place is located at 4756 Bucksprings Road in the Pinetop Lakes Country Club. For more information about this event, please see page 3 of this publication.

Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm (3 pm on Sunday), this event will feature over two dozen local and Southwest artists exhibiting their work. One such artist will be Don Schimmel, a fine art photographer with over forty years of photographic passion and expertise.

Don's work has been on the cover the Los Angeles Times twice as well as being selected as Photo of the Year by the same publication. His work ranges from capturing the western lifestyle of cowboys (and girls) to a wide variety of utterly breathtaking landscape scenes. In addition to hand printed limited editions on canvas, Don's work is also available on a glossy, free-floating aluminum.

Along with visual wonders, visitors to An Art Affair can expect to enjoy

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4th Thursdays of each month from 10am until noon. These workshops are free to the public.

Beginner to expert writers are invited to attend.

Find Your Creative Side: AAWM Center for the Arts

Summer Hours

Tuesday - Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

EVERY THURSDAY Paint With Friends is held every Thurs. from 10am to 2pm at the Arts Alliance of the White Mountain Center for the Arts, 251 Penrod Road.

Open to the public. Bring an art project and work with other artists. Socialize and help each other.

Bring a lunch if you like. Participation is free. For more info, call the Center at 928-532-2296.

1ST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH Music Jam is hosted by the AAWM Center for the Arts on the first Sat. of each month from 2PM to 4PM. Bring your instrument and jam. In general acoustic instruments are preferred. The public is welcome to come and listen and enjoy the event.

LAST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH (BETWEEN FEB & OCT) The Arts Alliance of the White Mountains expanded our Cork ‘n Canvas evenings in 2018.

Beginning in February and running through October, on the last Friday of each month, we host our Cork ‘n Canvas. We’d like to invite you to join us from 5pm to 7pm and socialize with the artists. We have live music. Our sponsors provide wine and hors d’oeuvres. It’s a good time to check out what’s new in the gallery and find out about upcoming events and classes. Suggested donation of $7.

For more info on any of these events, please stop by the Arts Alliance of the White Mountains Center for the Arts at 251 Penrod Road in Show Low or call 928-532-2296.

2ND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH The Center for the Arts Book Hub meets on the second Friday of each month from 10:30am to noon. A group of individuals all read the same book and meet to discuss it. If you are interested in next month's book selection, please email azaawm@gmail.com 2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH Lakeside Writers exists to support and encourage writers in the White Mountains of Arizona through critique groups and support of marketing efforts of local published writers. Writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, plays and screenplays are invited to participate. The group meets the 2nd Sat. of each month - check their website for times.

3RD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH A Native Flute Circle will meet at the Arts Alliance of the White Mountains on the 3rd Saturday of each month at the Center for the Arts. New and experienced flute players are invited to join as well as anyone interested in listening to the music.

Meeting times are from 2pm to 4pm.

2ND & 4TH THURS. EACH MONTH The Show Low Writer’s Workshop is offered at the AAWM Center for the Arts on the 2nd and

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2nd Annual AAWM Photography Show As Art Shows at the Center for the Arts has continued to grow, the space for the shows have not. As such, in 2020 AAWM removed Photography from the Bi-Annual Art Shows and created a show all on it's own. This year the 2nd Annual Photography Show will run from June 25th through July 9th with an awards presentation to be held on July 10th at 11am. Entries are due at the Center on June 23 by noon. Entry forms can be found at http:// www.aawmcenterforthearts.com.

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The first Luna Tunes Open Mic for the year is Wednesday, May 26th starting at 6:30pm at Unity of the White Mountains, 257 N. Woodland Road, Lakeside.

All ages are encouraged to share their talents of music, dance, poetry, drama and other creative arts on selected dates of the full moon May thru October. We are also encouraging short presentations from local businesses.

Mark your calendars and invite your friends and family to come watch or to perform on these following dates: Wednesday - May 26, Thursday - June 24, Saturday – July 24, Sunday – August 22, Monday – Sept 20, Wednesday – Oct 20.

This event is free! No experience is necessary. We provide the sound equipment and the applause. We are practicing social distancing and requiring masks unless you are performing. Coffee and individually wrapped desserts will be served. Everyone is welcome! The church is located less than ½ mile south of the movie theater in Lakeside on Woodland Road. The main doors are on the east side of the building.

If you can’t make it in person, please join us on Zoom. See us on Facebook and UnityWM.org. For more information contact Linda Hoy at (650) 704-1087 or Linda70Hoy@gmail.com.

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Weekly Dances Start at the White Mountain Dance Hall On each Friday from now through October from 7-10 pm, there is a live country band at the White Mountain Dance Hall (1105 Old Hwy 160, Show Low). Friday is Family Night. Many families bring their children to this activity. There is a special reduced rate for a family, with individuals paying a $7 donation at the door. On Saturdays (May - Sept), there is square dancing from 7-9 pm. There will be Square Dance lessons before the dance starting in June for all adults and children from junior high and above. "CONTRA" dancing and lessons are held on Monday nights.

For more information, please visit whitemountaindancehall.com and on Facebook at WhiteMountain-COMMUNITYDanceHall or call Ken and Virginia Baker at (602) 689-7189.

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Local Literature

Local Author Named Readers' Favorite Award Finalist

Memories of the Future is available on bookbaby.com starting at just $4.99 for an ebook copy as well as on amazon.com. David's first novel Alien Tears: The Story of Divad is also available on Amazon.

To view David's photo gallery, visit https://david-loomis.pixels.com or search his name on fineartamerica.com.

Will love be enough to preserve the future? Award winning author and professional photographer David Loomis asks this simple yet powerful question in his latest novel, which explores time travel, outer space and the flip sides of humanity — all in hopes of discovering what we have to do if we want to continue to exist.

When he isn't writing, David W. Loomis is a professional photographer who graduated from the New York institute of Photography. He has lived on his small ranch in the White Mountains for the past 25 years. Before living in Arizona, he lived in Modesto, California. He was in the US ARMY and served in many areas of the United States, as well as being involved in Special Ops in South Korea on the DMZ. He is also a graduate of Penn Foster Career School's Private Investigator program. In his free time, he enjoys using his investigative skills to investigate UFO sightings and the existence of extraterrestrials.

In Memories of the Future, protangonist Eon Star travels on a beam of colored light. Together with his grandson, Quinn, he zooms through time and space, a witness to humanity's most redeeming — and alarming qualities. But when the human tendency toward greed threatens the future of the universe, can Eon and Quinn save it with love?

AAWM Book Hub Looking For More Book Lovers The Arts Alliance of the White Mountains is expanding the BOOK HUB Group and looks forward to new members. Meetings are on the 2nd Friday of each month from 10:30 am - Noon at The Center for the Arts, 251 N Penrod Rd, Show Low. The AAWM looks forward to meeting you and for you to join the casual and always interesting group discussion. Participants present book recommendations. The AAWM Book Hub Coordinator, Eileen will assist you with any questions and can be reached at Eileen at ek_brooks@hotmail.com.

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Mountain Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Day April 2021

Karin and Gerald were scheduled for 2020, but with Covid and restrictions in place in our state and across the nation they had to postpone their special day. April 17th, 2021 they were finally able to share their vows with family and friends in Pinetop, Arizona at the Gathering Place.

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Our Animal Friends

VACCINES: ARE

VITAL TO YOUR

PET'S HEALTH

by Elizabeth Ellis, DVM, Aspen Ridge Animal Hospital Vaccines are an important part of your pet’s health, one that should never be skipped. Vaccinations are injections which are given to your pet to stimulate an immune response in order to protect them from diseases which may cause illness and even death.

them from your local pharmacy or by mail order. This is NOT recommended for the following reasons: • There is no guarantee that the vaccine has been shipped and stored appropriately, which may inactivate the vaccine, making it ineffective.

• If there is any type of acute allergic reaction, you will not be prepared to address it.

• In cats and dogs, there are specific guidelines regarding where vaccines should be placed.

This makes the process trickier especially with uncooperative cats and squirming puppies. You may get bitten trying to give the vaccine properly. You also may accidently give an “intra-fur” injection and your pet won’t actually receive any protection at all.

If you do not know where to give each type of vaccine, you could be increasing the risk of vaccine-site tumor formation.

• Facilities requiring proof of vaccination may be unwilling to accept your own word that your pet is vaccinated adequately, even if you provide a sticker from the vial.

• It may be difficult for you to properly dispose of the needles.

• Rabies vaccine is legally required to be given by a licensed veterinarian and in the state of Arizona, there are no Rabies exemptions for dogs.

• Finally, you may not know exactly which vaccine components your pet should receive.

This is something that is customized to your

When a baby kitten or puppy is born, its immune system is not yet mature; the juvenile is wide open for infection. Fortunately, nature has a system of protection. The mother produces protective milk called colostrum, which is full of antibodies, in the first few days after giving birth. Simply put, antibodies are immune cells that help stop intruding diseases from harming the body. How long these maternal antibodies last in a given juvenile is totally individual. We DO know that by 16 to 20 weeks of age, maternal antibodies are gone and the juvenile must be able to rely on its own immune system. While maternal immunity is present in the juvenile's system, any vaccines given will be inactivated.

Puppies and kittens receive a series of vaccines ending at a time when we know the juvenile's own immune system should be able to respond. To give juveniles the best chance of responding to vaccination, we vaccinate every 3 to 4 weeks during the time that the mother's immunity is fading. When a vaccine against some specific diseases is started for the first time, even in adult animals, it is best to give at least two vaccinations. This is because the second vaccination will produce much greater protection if it is following a vaccine given 3 to 4 weeks prior.

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pet by your veterinarian based on region, risk, age, health status, and other factors.

In the interest of saving money, you may also look to a vaccine clinic for your pet's vaccines. Here are some tips on what to look for in a clinic to ensure your pet is staying safe and getting the true benefit of the vaccines: Are they using disposable needles and a fresh, sharp one on each vaccine after drawing up the vials? Does the clinic use the latest guidelines on vaccine type and placement to avoid vaccineinduced tumors (fibrosarcomas)? Do they seem simply interested in selling you the maximum number of vaccines or do they seem genuinely interested in informing you on which vaccines your pet does and does not need? Are the vaccines already drawn up or are they mixed fresh while you are present? Modified live vaccines are incredibly sensitive and are only stable while refrigerated at an exact temperature then administered directly after reconstitution, so you do not want to use a vaccine that may have been drawn up perhaps hours before.

Vaccines are a vital component of your pet's wellness care and can save you money and heartache in the long run. For instance, you can pay $100 to $150 to take your new puppy to your veterinarian 3 times at appropriate intervals and each time get the appropriate vaccine to prevent against parvovirus; OR you could opt to “save” that money and spend upwards of $800 to $2000 when your puppy inexplicably contracts parvovirus and needs an emergency examination, parvo testing, hospitalization and life-saving treatment, which may not guarantee he or she lives. Vaccines are not only part of responsible pet ownership, but also a financially savvy decision.

Local veterinarian Dr. Elizabeth Ellis appears courtesy of Aspen Ridge Animal Hospital in Lakeside. For questions or more information about this health topic or others, please call (928) 537-4000.

Drop into the Show Low Senior Center on Fridays for free coffee, tea, pastries and companionship The Show Low Senior Center is a wonderfully inviting building in the heart of Show Low, which is a great place to have a nutritious lunch and socialize.

The center provides the meals that are delivered to the Meals on Wheels recipients.

Members of the community, of any age, can have lunch in a warm and welcoming place to meet friends, or attend group activities. A complete lunch is offered for only $7.00 Monday through Thursdays from January to May and Monday through Friday during the spring and summer. Friday mornings beginning in February is “Drop in Day”, 9:30-11:00. Invite your friends for coffee, tea, pastries. A great place to enjoy friendly conversation with friends and make new ones. There is no charge but donations are always welcome to Meals on Wheels.

We will try this for the month if we do not get response it will not continue.

Many days are open to play cards or board games – gather a group and call 928-532-0656 to see if you can schedule.

Volunteers are utilized in many ways, including meal delivery, teaching a class, or helping in any way. If you have a skill or a talent or just something to share we welcome any ideas for programs. All the programs on our schedule are facilitated by volunteers.

The Show Low Senior Center is located at 301 E. McNeil. For more information about Meals on Wheels, please visit www.showlowmealsonwheels.com.

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O.D.'s

Guide to

Everything An Office dog's take on life

by O.D. at Jill Tinkel's State Farm Office

A Guide to Responsible Pet Adoption If you’re considering bringing home a new furry friend, you may want to take into account some factors before you decide to adopt your new pet.

Naturally, we furry friends are a big responsibility and it may affect many aspects of you and your family’s life. From matching our breed to your lifestyle, budgeting for us, and being a responsible pet owner, these are just a few factors to consider before you adopt a new furry friend. Read on to learn more about responsible pet adoption and how it may help you pick your new best friend.

Adopt a new friend that matches your lifestyle - One of the most important factors of responsible pet adoption is picking the best pet that matches your lifestyle. Consider how much time and energy you have to dedicate to a new furry family member. For example, do you work long hours, travel often or live in a smaller space? Of course, these are all factors that can affect your pet’s mental, physical and emotional well-being. Spoiler alert: Not only do we love long hours of cuddling, but there is also a fair amount of time that goes into cleaning up after us. Some oAlso, every dog breed is different and may have certain breed characteristics or personality traits. Do your research and pick a pet breed that complements your daily schedule as well as your family needs.

Responsible pet adoption is important for the overall wellness of your furry friend Whether you’re looking to bring home a new puppy, kitten or an adult dog or cat, there are a number of factors to consider when it comes to responsible pet adoption. But by picking your breed, doing your research and budgeting for your new family member, you’re on your way to being a responsible pet owner.

Would you like to help support local furry friends find forever homes?

Adopt a duck in the White Mountain Rubber Duck Pluck held July 4th

by Pet Allies No-Kill Animal Shelter in Show Low. To adopt your duck, see the entry form at right.

O.D. appears courtesy of Jill Tinkel's State Farm Office in Show Low

Research animal welfare organizations to adopt from - There are a variety of animal welfare organizations that are helping pets every day. Whether you’re looking for a local organization, a breed-specific shelter, or a national pet rescue organization, all are passionate about finding loving homes for dogs and cats. Consider researching which animal shelter or rescue group you would like to adopt your new pet from and make sure to ask questions. For example, most animal shelter organizations are run by volunteers. Naturally, they’ve spent a lot of time getting to know each one of these furry friends.

They may have additional information when it comes to behaviors and quirks that may not be listed on a piece of paper.

Budget for your new buddy - The cost of bringing home a new furry friend may be more than you think. One of the most important parts of being a responsible pet owner and preparing for pet adoption is taking into consideration the cost of a new pet. Remember, your new pet will need a yearly exam, wellness care, preventative care, vaccinations and basic pet care essentials. Also, other expected items may include food, toys and training. And don't forget the snacks.

Naturally, those are all costs you can expect to pay. So, how can you budget and prepare for an injury or illness when it comes to your pets?

Your pet’s medical care may cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. At the end of the day, you want your new furry friend to be happy and healthy, and not have to say “no” to medical care when they need it. Consider your finances when you go to adopt a new pet and if you can afford the potential cost for the unexpected or ‘what-ifs.’

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The Rubber Duck Pluck will be held Noon to 2PM on July 4th at the new home of the Pet Allies Animal Shelter (1321 N. 16th in Show Low).

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Shelter dogs will pluck the winning ducks from the pond.

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Did you know that of duck adoption fees go directly to the Shelter?

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Local Health

COVID-19 At Home

Innovative Program Provides Patient Care at Home According to the CDC, COVID-19 is a new disease, caused by a new coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. Because it is a new virus, scientists are learning more each day.

Although most people who have COVID-19 have mild symptoms, COVID-19 can also cause severe illness and even death. Some groups, including older adults and people who have certain underlying medical conditions, are at increased risk of severe illness.

As unsettling as a pandemic can be, not all patients require hospitalization and in the cases where a patient needs oxygen and additional monitoring, Summit Healthcare has implemented an innovative program that provides patient care at home while helping to keep hospital beds available.

With the help of Dr. DeWitt, Director of Emergency Services Sean Hopler, Summit Staff and a team of skilled nurses, ER Nurses and Educators Heath and Meridith Pickering have seen a great success rate with the COVID-19 At Home Program. “The program is home based monitoring for patients that are diagnosed with COVID and require oxygen. They can get discharged from the hospital as long as they are stable enough,” explains Heath, “If they meet out-patient criteria and don’t have any other issues beyond needing oxygen, they can go home and we can monitor them remotely on the phone. We have four excellent nurses that work with us who call in the morning and evening. We can help diabetics control their sugars, order more prescriptions through Dr. DeWitt and we can do a lot of things over the phone to keep them out of the hospital.”

What is the COVID-19 At Home Program?

According to the Pickerings, the program is designed to accept patients from the ER who have been discharged or patients that still require oxygen after a hospital stay. “It didn’t take long for the program to take off like wildfire in the community with many previously diagnosed patients contacting us wanting to know how to get on our program,” says Meridith.

Moving to the area about four and a half years ago, Heath and Meridith brought a wealth of ER experience with them to Summit Healthcare, which has been of great value to the implementation of the program. “This program was designed out of necessity at the end of last year when we were having the surge from our second round of COVID. The idea was multi-pronged to help community members stay on the Mountain and not be transferred as a result of full hospital capacity,” notes Meridith, “It also takes into account that a lot of people don’t have to be admitted to the hospital when they simply have an oxygen need, but still need to be monitored. We felt that with our acute care experience as ER nurses we would be good candidates to help run this program.

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rolled out. So, not only did we bring our professional experience, but we could add our sympathy and empathy to the program from our own personal experiences.”

How are patients monitored?

“When the physician decides to discharge the patient, there are certain criteria that they need to meet, which Meridith, myself and Dr. DeWitt discuss in order for us to be able to do this safely,” says Heath, “We can’t have anyone who has acute issues other than just COVID because we can’t manage that on the phone. Patients get orders for oxygen so the oxygen company will deliver that to them and show them how to set up the concentrator and everything. They will also be given a pulse oximeter, a thermometer and a incentive spirometer and shown how to use them. With that equipment, we can regulate how they are doing, monitor them, and titrate their oxygen as needed. If they start to run a fever, we can let them know what to take for that. If we find out that there are other issues that have come up, which we have had then we notify Dr. DeWitt and he can put in orders for other meds if needed.”

What is the average length of time for a COVID At Home patient?

“It truly varies. We can take patients up to 4 liters on oxygen. We don’t like to accept them at 4 liters because then we don’t have any leeway to take them up if they deteriorate,” explains Heath, “The recovery time is typically about two weeks, but we have one patient currently that has been with us for over 500 hours. It is an issue of explaining to the patients what they can expect and what they need to do. They need to understand the inflammatory process that goes on with COVID and if they go out and start working, it is going to make it worse, which is what this particular gentleman did. He started remodeling his kitchen and he got worse. We had to go up on oxygen and a week and a half later, we are starting to titrate him back down, but we have still been able to keep him out of the hospital.”

How are patients discharged from the COVID At Home program?

“The way that we discharge patients from the COVID At Home program is that we work with the patients and talk to them twice a day at a minimum to determine how they are feeling. We ask them about how their day was and other specific questions to determine how they are doing and how their recovery is going. Over the course of time depending on how their oxygen reading is and their vital signs, we slowly titrate them down off of the oxygen because we want to get them back to their baseline as quickly as we can safely do so,” says Meridith, “The discharge process can be a slow process depending on if the patient is diabetic or has other issues. All in all,

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once we know they are able to be safely off the oxygen for about 48 hours and do so with the understanding that they have had a primary care physician appointment that has already taken place and that they are now taking over the patient’s care. We are also able to help facilitate those appointments because they are very hard to come by right now. Our local physicians are very receptive to our phone calls and try to expedite the patient’s follow up appointments as a result of our phone calls. We are really hands on through many different avenues to ensure a good patient experience as well as a safe one.”

How many patients total have you had since COVID At Home started?

“As of today, we have had 113 patients with some still on and getting more weekly. The longest length of stay with us to date was just over 1500 hours,” notes Heath. To which Meridith adds, “We have also been able to identify extremely emergent situations earlier than would have been identified had we not been involved. We have been able to facilitate EMS to come to their home as we have them on the phone and make sure they arrive safely to the ER. We give hand off information to the emergency physician letting them know what transpired and what led up to the transport back so there is definitely continuity of care there. We haven’t had any patients pass away while on our program, which is fantastic and we are very proud of that.”

For more information about the COVID At Home Program, please visit www.summithealthcare.net.

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with situations we never even imagined, and a lot of us struggled with our mental health as a result. The good news is that there are tools and resources available that can support the well-being of individuals and communities.

Throughout the pandemic, many people who had never experienced mental health challenges found themselves struggling for the first time. During the month of May, Summit Healthcare is focusing on different topics that can help process the events of the past year and the feelings that surround them, while also building up skills and supports that extend beyond COVID-19.

We know that the past year forced many to accept tough situations that they had little to no control over. If you found that it impacted your mental health, you aren’t alone. In fact, of the almost half a million individuals that took the anxiety screening at MHAscreening.org, 79% showed symptoms of moderate to severe anxiety. However, there are practical tools that can help improve your mental health. The professionals at Summit are focused on managing anger and frustration, recognizing when trauma may be affecting your mental health, challenging negative thinking patterns, and making time to take care of yourself.

It’s important to remember that working on your mental health and finding tools that help you thrive takes time.

Change won’t happen overnight. Instead, by focusing on small changes, you can move through the stressors of the past year and develop long-term strategies to support yourself on an ongoing basis.

Ultimately, during the month of May and every day, the Maverick Magazine and Summit Healthcare wants to remind everyone that mental illnesses are real, and recovery is possible. To learn more visit www.summithealthcare.net

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in calories, add more veggies in your diet, and can add some great flavors to your salads.

- Cauliflower can be a great substitute in many different recipes. It can be used in doughs for pizza or even replace rice.

- You’ve heard it before but here it is again. Stay hydrated! Be sure

to drink plenty of water throughout the day to help flush out toxins and to feel less hungry. Not really a water person? Put in a few strawberries or other fruits in your water to add a hint of flavor.

- Don’t skip meals, especially breakfast. Your body needs to keep a

stable metabolism and needs energy. Missing meals can throw off that balance and your body will use energy from muscle instead of fat.

- To avoid eating out so much, try meal prepping. Pick a slower day in the week and take the time to make enough meals to last a few days. Try making veggie and fruit snack bags for on the go.

Countless other meal plans abound on the internet and other resources for the active senior to choose from. But always remember, diet alone cannot get you to your goal by itself. Exercise and proper sleep habits are the other part of the equation as well. But always remember, consult your healthcare professional prior to starting any new nutrition or workout regimen.

Healthy Eating for Active Seniors As the threat of COVID-19 and the like begin to somewhat fade now, we now see how important it was to remain healthy and active. This is how so many people fought against this deadly virus and other ailments and won. So, we now dedicate ourselves to promises and resolutions to get into a healthy lifestyle, so we can fight off anything like this if we ever face it again and to live a more active life as a senior. Such resolutions include losing those unwanted pounds by joining your local fitness club, hiring a personal trainer, and better eating habits.

Johnny Ryder is a Doctoral Degree Candidate (PhD) in Holistic Life Counseling, and holds a Master of Education Degree, in the area of health and physical education. He is a Certified Master Level Personal Fitness Trainer, holding numerous individual specialized certifications. He has well over thirty years’ experience in the health and fitness field as an educator, trainer, fitness competitor, author, public speaker, and is the owner of Ryder FitnessPersonal Training Studios in Show Low. Visit Johnny at www.ryderfitness. com.

Or maybe it was due to an already existing health concern your doctor recently warned you about, but out of those three tactics mentioned above for shedding those extra pounds, better eating habits and proper nutrition is by far one of the most important of all. Continuing to be an active and healthy senior starts with a proper daily diet, along with regular workouts designed for your individual needs of course.

Even as seniors, we are still a part of a busy and hurried society. Fast food establishments have conditioned us to conveniently grab our food on the go, with little or no concern as to what is contained in those fast food meals.

Processed foods and strange ingredients on labels take the place of good wholesome and nourishing meals today for the sake of convenience and taste. This is one of our nation’s biggest health concerns, causing excessive obesity rates and resulting in numerous health conditions and concerns. For example, did you know your average double cheeseburger with fries and a drink meal at a fast food establishment can contain up to 1559 calories, with 83 grams of fat? That’s pretty substantial if you consider the 2,000 to 3,000 calorie daily diet most average Americans are recommended to have to maintain a healthy weight.

With all that in mind, what can we do to deter these detrimental eating habits that produce so many problems? Your first step should include going through your refrigerator and kitchen cabinets to clear it of all junk food.

Though it’s alright to occasionally have what I call a cheat day, where you can have that cheeseburger, it is ever so important to balance that out with a healthy diet and a proper workout regimen. Next, spend your time shopping and preparing meals that nourish and energize the body instead of poisoning it. The following are a few tips of different healthier changes that can be of help to become that fit and active senior you wish so much to be:

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Exercise!

by Joan Courtney, C.Ht. Unstuck Living

Its spring time, y’all. The cold weather is ending. And when it does, we’re going to have to wear shorts. Oh dear. No more sweats. No more baggy winter clothes.

The time to snuggle down in front of the TV with the bag of chips has come to an end. The sun is coming up earlier and the air oh-so-much warmer. And that brings us to the shorts that fit so well the end of last summer. And reminds us of what we used to do outdoors: playing tennis, hiking, swimming, golfing. Whatever your movement of choice is beckoning. But your “get up and go” has “got up and went.” You are stuck in the couch potato doldrums.

Relate to this scenario? You’ll know if you are a movement slug if: • Even the thought of exercise of any sort makes you hyperventilate. Enough of an excuse to head back to the couch, right?

• You think of exercise as cruel and unusual punishment. It hurts. It is painful.

And it takes time. Anything but that.

The key to get in shape for spring (and staying that way) is to keep it simple. A few tips to help you are: • Stop waiting to feel like exercising.

Trick your mind into gently moving into an exercise routine. Perhaps the first day, you time yourself and walk for 15 minutes. To the end of the block and back.

Then gradually stretch out the routine.

When I first started in this years ago, it took me 60 minutes (that’s right, one hour) to walk up and back down the ¼ mile hill next to my home. But that was my benchmark. The next day, it was 59 minutes. I eventually got to 3 miles in 50 minutes. Celebrate!

• Write your goal on a piece of paper and put it on your alarm clock or steering wheel. Even getting gold stars to put on your calendar when you exercise is cause for motivation. Remember 1st grade? How www.themaverickmagazine.com

proud you were when you got a gold star for reading? Don’t think you’ve changed.

Dig deep to find that thing --- thought, feeling, goal, reward --- that gets and keeps you moving.

• Don’t skip your walk or workout. Before you sabotage yourself, ask: will you regret not exercising? Ask: is there any reason I can’t put off deciding how I feel about doing this until after it’s done? Make motivation easier by eliminating your excuses before they happen. Pencil yourself in for that walk or workout. Your mind and body will thank you.

But if you find yourself still celebrating being stuck on the couch and addicted to your haute couture of sweats, Unstuck Living can help you find relief in as quickly as 1-3 sessions 90% of the time. Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) is not therapy. It is an easy and tested method to help people move through old patterns and get unstuck. Everything you need to change your life is already within you. All you need is to have the tools to tap into those resources.

If you’re ready to relieve your couch potato syndrome in 1-3 sessions with an investment in you of $90 per session, call Joan Courtney at (928) 367-8208 or e-mail online at www. unstuck-living.com. Bringing over 35 years of experience to her practice, Joan is a highly qualified NLP Practitioner and a certified clinical hypnotherapist. Many have found her friendly ways and precise techniques to be the easiest road toward a better life.

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If for no other reason, you don’t want to get the virus for the sake of your hair.

The flu, the common cold, and all other viruses can cause hair loss. Whether you’re A-symptomatic or end up in the hospital, hair loss could be a problem.

Now I know this sounds like a silly thing to worry about, but most people, including myself, think more about their hair than their health. Maybe it’s because we don’t have much control over our health. Heck, you could be the healthiest person in the world and then get hit by a truck. With hair however there’s usually a solution to every problem. We can’t control when we go grey. We can’t control how much hair we have or how fast it grows, but we can chose our own styles that work with what we have. There are lots of very valid reasons to take the pandemic seriously. If for no other reason, it’s good to stay safe and healthy for the sake of your hair.

Minnesota Jodi hails from Duluth Minnesota. She’s lived in the mountains for over ten years now. She owns North Star Salon LLC.

Understanding Virus Caused Hair Loss

by Minnesota Jodi As you know, we have been in the middle of a pandemic for some time. As you also know, people have different feelings on it.

If there's one thing that is universally true is that people don’t like hair loss.

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It’s so irritating to go through that phase of having all kinds of little new hairs growing in. They stick up everywhere, and make the hair look fuzzy until they grow long enough to lay down.

You can’t control much in your life, but one thing you have some control over is your hair. You can color it, cut it and style it. You can use back combing to cover up thin spots. You can put in hair extension to help slow growing hair look longer sooner. You can even buy a wig if it comes down to that.

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Untitled Cowboy Poetry I have assayed civilization and found only disillusion.

The pleasures of wealth are not in it's possession, but in the adventure of finding it.

Society, with it's pride, pretense, jealousies, and vain glory is for others.

Sweeter far to me are camp fire bacon and coffee in a desert than the luxuries of the city.

One lonely purple mountain is worth all the world's Broadways.

And of this I know, I will return home to the wilderness. Someday.

-Charles Dunagan

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Purple Mountains Majesty: Above, fine art photographer Don

Schimmel's breathtaking piece will be among his many beautiful photographs on display at the Art Affair in Pinetop this Memorial Day Weekend. For more information, about this event please see page 3.

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