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from Maverick Magazine July Issue 2021

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Plant Seeds inJulyfor Fall Crops

By Vicki Matsumonji, WMCG

We are in the sweltering part of summer.

Here’s our usual weather scenario: long winter, short spring into a long, hot summer with no rain yet. Hope springs eternal as we patiently wait and pray for monsoon relief. By the time you get this magazine, we should be getting rain to quench our thirsty earth.

July also represents a second chance at planting seeds for a fall harvest. There are still White Mountain old timers who never plant before July.

The advantage of planting now is to avoid the onslaught of Mexican Bean Beetles and Squash Bugs that attack young legumes (beans and peas) and cucurbits (squashes and cucumbers). As July rolls around, the life cycles for these insects begin to dissipate. The scourge of tiny black flea beetles that attack young spring brassicas are beginning to decrease; however, aphids enjoy crops from early spring to late fall. These soft bodied creatures suck the life from plants and will not stop until the garden freezes.

Vegetables to plant in July:

Cucumbers – Cucumber beetle pests are slowing down. Cucumbers planted now should come into production in late August as the spring plantings are ending.

Summer Squash – Plant zucchini, pattypan and other summer squash now. You’ll have continuous harvests through August and early September until the first frost kills the plants. If it gets really cold, summer squash and cukes are done.

Green Beans (bush) – Plant bush beans for a harvest in 5060 days rather than pole beans that take 75 days to harvest.

Sweet Corn – It’s always best to plant corn in the early spring but there are varieties of corn that mature in 60 days. Good luck.

Green Onions – It’s too late for onions but not too late to plant seeds for scallions that are ready in 60 days.

Peas – Plant snow peas now and enjoy eating them in the fall. Snow peas like cooler weather and grow better as the weather temperatures go down.

Once you have planted seeds in the spring and the summer, it is important to continue to plant as the vegetables mature. Plant seeds every two weeks to keep harvests growing through the fall and winter. This is known as “succession planting”.

Here are plants that will grow through the winter with protection at night and continuous planting every two weeks:

Kale and Swiss chard – Plant now and harvest in the fall and winter. Protect the plants with freeze cloth when the weather gets cold. Kale does grow through the winter under precautionary conditions.

Lettuce – Plant seeds in July and enjoy salads through the winter.

Beets – Plant beets now for fall and early winter harvests.

Turnips – Flea beetles are slowing down as planting turnips for cool weather harvesting is imminent. Turnips grow well as the weather turns cooler.

Pictured at left, seeds that plant well in July. And above, you can harvest certain vegetables through the winter like Esther Grantham and Donna Peetoom who are pictured harvesting greens in January.

Carrots – There are varieties that mature in 60 days and will grow over winter.

Radish – Mature quickly and can last through the winter months with protection from freeze covers.

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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.

Card Tricks Quilt Guild to Hold Pinetop Quilt Show Aug. 12 & 13

Quilt Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. Admission is $5 per day. Ample free parking around the church is available and there is easy access for disabled parking and wheelchairs.

A variety of unique and colorful quilts and quilted items will be on display. This is a judged show with Cindy Seitz-Krug, a widely noted judge, award winning quilter, teacher, keynote speaker and author, doing the judging. Awards will include 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize ribbons in each class plus Best of Show and Viewer's Choice.

Booths in the heart of the quilt show will feature quilting fabrics, supplies, clothing, accessories, makeup, gifts and sewing machines.

There will be a display of quilts that will be presented on Veteran's Day to nominated veteran and active duty members of the armed forces and first responders — fire, police, EMS. The Patriotic Piecers volunteers work on these quilts throughout the year to show thanks to those who provide service to country and community. A special quilt will be raffled off at the quilt show to help pay the expenses of making the presentation quilts.

The 2021 Opportunity Quilt (pictured above at left) is a Queen-sized coverlet (91” x 91”) from an original pattern pieced and quilted by members of the Card Tricks Quilt Guild. The quilt is on display at Pinetop Star Quilt Shop where tickets can be purchased before the show or up until the drawing at the show. Tickets are $1 each; six for $5; fifteen for $10; or forty tickets for $20. The winning ticket will be drawn on Friday afternoon, August 13, and it is not necessary to be present to win. Raffle net proceeds go to Walking Down Ranch/Veterans’ Village in Pinetop-Lakeside.

Card Tricks Quilt Guild is a chapter of the Arizona Quilters Guild. The local guild meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lakeside.

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Support Local Artisans and White Mountain Hospice at the 40th Annual Christmas Cabin Craft Sale in July

Christmas Cabin Craft Sale is celebrating the 40th year of this local event and is also holding a Quilt Raffle to benefit White Mountain Hospice. The quilt was generously donated by Corpus Christi Catholic Church Quilt Ministry of Tucson, AZ. It is called "Safe Haven", featuring birdhouses. It is an oversized Queen quilt. Pictured with the beautiful quilt are Kathy Godwin and Pat Durako, members of Christmas Cabin. Tickets will be sold at Pinetop Safeway on Friday and Saturday mornings and various locations until the Craft Sale begins. Tickets may also be purchased at the door during the craft sale. Tickets are $1 ea. Or 6 for $5. Drawing will be at 4pm on Sat. July 31st. Winner will be notified by phone. The 40th annual Christmas Cabin Craft Sale will be in Pinetop-Lakeside on July 29, 30, & 31st. It will be held in the gymnasium at 1360 N. Neil Hansen Ln. This is across the street from Lakeside Post Office. Thursday and Friday hours are 9-5. Saturday opened 9-4. If you have questions, please call Donna Shay at 602-377-3694.

Still Glowing Strong:

White Mountain Balloon Festival in Pinetop-Lakeside

Photos by Martina Webster

The Salvation Army White Mountain Service Center wishes to thank the Rim Country Cruisers Charitable Trust Team for their generous donation of $13,545 from their 2021 Cruz'n the Rim Car Show.

The car show was successful this year and reached the maximum number of registered classic cars and trucks. We look forward to building on our relationship and to help with producing an exceptional car show next year.

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

Our Service Center is located in the Wagon Wheel Plaza at 5658 Hwy 260 #6 in Lakeside

Jimmy Gayle's Photo Corner

As a long time photography contributor and part of our Maverick family, our beloved James Bruner (aka Jimmy Gayle) is one of the many people who have fought long and hard to keep the Maverick Magazine going to press. As we approach our local publication's twentieth anniversary, Mr. Bruner has agreed to open his archives and share some of his favorite photos. We asked nicely and were prepared to beg, but after a year or so without concerts or pow wows to shoot, he was more than happy to pull out a few beauties for us.

Speaking of beauties, pictured above are Arena and Aiyanna Dixon stunningly attired in Navajo Traditional Clothing. Their proud parents Calvert and Jennifer are close friends of Jimmy Gayle's and several members of their family have appeared on a number of Maverick covers adorned in their Pow Wow regalia. These shots were taken a few years ago at the picturesque Kinishba Ruins.

Native Women Scholars Recognized For Academic Excellence

Submitted by Marty LaMar, Native Women Scholars, Inc.

The Board of Directors of Native Women Scholars, Inc. is proud to announce some exciting news about NWS scholarship recipients. Shasta Dazen Hampton has been named Woman Student of the Year by Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO. Shasta received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Health from Fort Lewis on May 7, 2021. In addition to maintaining a strong academic standing, Shasta created a health module all students had to complete and was a contact tracer for the Navajo Nation. She was also a contact tracer for the college in addition to participating on the student advisory council. Shasta’s previous accomplishments include being named in 2018 as a UNITY 25 under 25 for outstanding leadership in the Native community, chosen Miss White Mountain Apache, 2013-14, Miss Indian Arizona, 2014-15; serving as a Generation Indigenous Youth Ambassador and as Chairman of the National Indian Health Board. Two more scholars of NWS also received diplomas. Tyra Gloshay graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Indigenous Studies. Kristine River Jones, graduating from University of Arizona Magna Cum Laude, earned her degree in General Studies with Science, Technology, Health and Society Emphasis. Kristine also serves on the board of Native Women Scholars, Inc.

Made in Greer:

The View is Worth The Climb

by Amie Rodgers

For a shopping experience as soothing as a nature walk, I highly recommend taking a trip to Made in Greer. Located in Pinetop across from Charlie Clark's Steakhouse, your journey begins with a climb up stairs where you are greeted with the soft twittering sounds of birds, an impressive amount of local arts and crafts and the warm smiles of the store's newest owners Richard and Jill Meyer.

The Meyers have owned a home in the White Mountains since 2005 and also live in Tucson. After retiring from the fields of dentistry and interior design, these two spunky kids decided they were bored and needed something to occupy their time. “My husband and I bought the business on May 1, 2019. I knew about this store through several of the artists who present their work here and we thought it would be a good opportunity to get involved in the community,” smiles Jill, “The store is very unique. We specialize in birding, wildlife and Unique gifts, which is with a capital 'U' because we have 27 different artisans who are all from the White Mountains. Every item is different and there is variety of beautiful artwork. A lot of our artists are award winning yet their work is very affordable.”

“In addition to their work, we also bring in a selection of items from around the world. We carry a variety of wind chimes, birdhouses, bird and squirrel feeders, and even squirrel games. We have one that is a bungee cord that they can eat corn off of. It has been very popular,” chuckles Richard.

Another popular item this summer has been the large wind driven art pieces. “The eagles and owls have been quite an attraction and they have been flying out of here left and right,” says Jill with a giggle.

Made in Greer also hosts art classes for all ages. “Every Tuesday and Thursday, we have classes. Tuesday is a watercolor class ($30 class fee) and scratch art ($45) is on Thursday. Our website www.madeingreer.com has our calendar. Once a month we do a free “make and take” class for the kids. It is usually the last Saturday of every month. The projects are seasonal and geared to kids from as young as four to early teens,” says Jill.

After an interesting couple years in business, Richard and Jill agree that they have most enjoyed the people that make the climb up to their tree house of many wonders. “It has been really nice to meet all the people here. It has been a lot of fun and very interesting,” smiles Jill. To which Richard says warmly, “We meet the nicest people here. Some are new to the area and some have been here for years, but they have all been a really classy bunch of people.”

Made in Greer is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Stop in for their upcoming Christmas in July Sale and find out more about classes by visiting www.madeingreer.com.

The forests may be closed, but you can still get out and ride with us!

Enjoy an hour long ride through pastures full of pines, sprawling green pastures and around our family stock pond right here in the heart of Lakeside.

Come out and play horse shoes and corn hole, have lunch under our new large Ramada, paint horse shoes and spend your vacation outdoors! Stay for your ride or stay for the afternoon!

Call today to book your next family adventure or an hour with your honey!

8th Annual Pinedale Chuckwagon Festival

Photos by Jane Harris

On Saturday, August 7th, 2021, the 8th Annual Pinedale Chuckwagon Festival will be serving up local outdoor grub at it's best to benefit the Clay Springs Pinedale Firefighters Auxiliary. Held at the Pinedale Community Center (1264 Pinedale Rd, Pinedale), the event starts at 10 am with vendors, a live country band and tractor rides.

Dinner is served at noon and plates are $15 (kids can share a plate or be split in to two plates), which include a main entree, vegetable, bread, dessert and drink. The public is encouraged to come early for good parking and seating and to leave pets at home.

All proceeds received will go directly to the Clay Springs Pinedale Firefighters Auxiliary to help support your volunteer Firefighters and fire victims within our communities.