August 30, 2017• Vol. 15, No. 37
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Paying it forward: Daisy Mountain Veterans donates vehicle to veteran ELIZABETH MEDORA STAFF
NORTH VALLEY – Daisy Mountain Veterans’ most recent vehicle donation offered everyone involved a chance to pay it forward and share goodwill and caring. At a ceremony at the Anthem Veterans Memorial on Aug. 25, Daisy Mountain Veterans presented a vehicle to local veteran Gabriel Benavides, who was in need of a vehicle. Local resident Jenny Jett Erwin, a member of Daisy Mountain Veterans, donated the car, which had belonged to her mother. Years ago, when Jett Erwin was a young mom in need of reliable transportation, friends and family helped her,
Staff photo
Pictured left to right: Mary Ann Derryberry, Gabriel Benavides, Jenny Jett Erwin, and Tom Derryberry, at the donation ceremony.
and she expressed her happiness at being able to pay forward that kindness.
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Phone scammers targeting Maricopa County residents NORTH VALLEY – The Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Office is warning the public about phone scammers targeting residents in Maricopa County. These scammers claim to work for MCSO. One has falsely identified himself as Sgt. John Scott. Targets of the scam are told they have missed a jury summons, and that to avoid arrest, they must pay a fine using money cards. The scammers request that the targets buy $2,000 in cash cards, then call a local number and turn over the card numbers. Although news media outlets have publicized this scam many times, some residents remain
vulnerable. The Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Office and the courts system emphasize that they do not contact residents by phone requesting payment for a warrant or fine and will not accept any type of gift cards or money cards as payment. This phone scam is similar to several other impersonation phone scams. Scammers may call residents and threaten IRS action or arrest if their demands for money in the form of gift cards aren’t met. If you are a victim of this or a similar phone scam, contact MCSO immediately at (602) 876-1011.
Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team achieves first place in statewide competition YAVAPAI COUNTY – The Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team Backcountry Unit competed in the Annual State swiftwater rodeo on Aug. 5, at Saguaro Lake. The YCSRT team had a total of 10 members represented in this competition. Six agencies participated in the competition. Team one consisted of Josh Schmidt, Dan Hughart, Curt Freeman, Tim Wielinski, Scott Mahon, and Ryan Visket. This team took first place for the second year in a row.
Team two consisted of Tip Schmidt, Dan Dravis, Michael Priniski, Martha Ballard, and YCSO Detention Officer Russ Dodge. This team took third place overall. Events in the competition Photo courtesy of YCSO
Pictured here are Tim Wielinski, back left; Dan Hughart, back right; Josh Schmidt, left front; Scott Mahon, center left; Ryan Visket, center right; and Curt Freeman, front right. Those wearing yellow helmets are role players.
included several real world scenarios, such as the rescue
of in
multiple persons trapped floodwaters, medical
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Fire ban at Maricopa
Arizona groups sending aid
IRS warns of new
County parks lifted
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ransomware email scam
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based rescues, raft and kayak handling skills, knot tying, and a technical rescue. YCSO said Sheriff Mascher is very proud of both teams’ efforts in the event and appreciates the devotion to training and selfless service of all YCSRT members. This team has proven invaluable in the recent past, assisting with river and floodingbased rescue operations. Learn more about the work of the Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team and about volunteering for the team at www.ycsrt.org.
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• Service Directory
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