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Maverick Community Calendar

May

22 & 29 Show Low Main Street Farmer’s Mar-

ket & 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 28, 29, 30 "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 the Arts in Show Low. 6 pm. Info: see pg 39 5 2021 Cruz’n the Rim Car Show. 9 am – 4 pm. Presented by the Rim Country Cruisers Car Club at Frontier Fields; 650 N. 9th Place in Show Low. Free admission. Info: 928-521-0171.

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 12 James T y Los Vatos performing at the Foxfire Restaurant, 42661 US 180 Alpine. 6-10pm 15 James T performing at the Foxfire Restaurant 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. 19 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 24 Silent and Live Auction to benefit White Mountain Veterans. 200 plus items. Charlie Clark's Orchard. Viewing at 2 pm with auction at 3 pm. Info: walkingdownranch.com

25-27 White Mountains Balloon Festi-

val. 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. 26 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 annual 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. 17 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 Na-

vajo 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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