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by Hanridge, Jonathan
on Oct 4 2009
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Steve Hale was our guest on Tuesday morning. Steve is the Senior Area Manager for the U.S. Government's Small Business Administration. Steve is a native of Dallas and most recently from Jacksonville, FL. The SBA was created in 1953. By fostering small business development in communities, it helps to generate tax revenue on local, state, and federal levels. In our community, the SBA funds half of the Small Business Development Center at the community college. Steve tries to get local banks to participate in certain SBA lending programs. They can sometimes be hesitant to do these loans and Steve tries to make this possible for the banks and the small businesses. The budget of the SBA is completely covered by their programs so our tax dollars don't really support the agency but the agency in the long run increases tax dollars available to the governements. If you are looking for federal procurement monies, commercial loans for real estate, stimulus dollars, etc. call the local SBA and Steve may be able to help you out!
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by Robert Butler
on Sep 8 2009
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Steve Campbell, Area County Extension Agent, briefed the Club on Tuesday of the impact of regional drought and warming temperatures on the forest and shrubs of the SW including the White Mountains. Steve has spent 20 years in this region observing the changing climate impact on the Ponderosa Pine forest and its retreat from lower elevations as the landscape dries out. He notes that this landscape happened before around the year 1000 when drier conditions were prevalent and the ancient upland Pueblo cultures were forced to emigrate to river valleys in the SW to survive.
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by Hanridge, Jonathan
on Aug 29 2009
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Sarah Perkins, her mother Beth, and father Donald were our guests Tuesday morning. Sarah is 17 and a senior at Show Low High school. Sarah gets straight A's and is planning on going to BYU in Utah and majoring in Library Science.
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by Hanridge, Jonathan
on Aug 24 2009
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The McNary playground basketball court grant for which we applied has been accepted! This is great news for our club and our RI service project. We are in the process of getting our bank account number for the grant and getting all the different clubs to send their monies pledged to Rotary! Thanks to all who have helped in this long endeavor, in particular all the clubs from Mexico, Casas Adobes and Sun Lakes which helped make this possible and to Hugh Grinell for helping hugely with this grant!
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by Robert Butler
on Aug 22 2009
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Veterinarian Dr. Carol Rowe addressed the Club last Tuesday on the challenges and rewards of her profession. She has practiced veterinary medicine at Blue Ridge Pet Hospital for seven years and now supervises the only certified Veterinary Hospital in the area. Her staff consists of two full-time vets, three assistants and herself. She pointed out that a veterinary physician spends a great deal of time responding to emergency calls after daytime hours since pets are often injured after dark.
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by Robert Butler
on Aug 22 2009
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Rotarians and Lions joined forces for a tour and briefing of Dry Lake Wind Farm on 11 August. Some 17 participants heard Iberdrola USA Business Development Manager Chris Bergen share the planning process for wind farms and the next phase plans for Dry Lake. John Sherman, Site Manager showed the group the inside of a massive tower which houses the controls and fixes the large wind machines to the ground. The tour included a demonstration of employee safety gear and harness used to climb into the turbine bays located 248 feet above the earth.
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by Hanridge, Jonathan
on Aug 9 2009
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Laura Higgins from St. Anthony's school gave a presentation today on the Arizona Tax credit for Arizona taxpayers. This is an opportunity for you to designate where a part of your state tax dollars go.
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by Robert Butler
on Aug 5 2009
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Rotarians conducted their Pancake Breakfast at Eddie's Country Store on Saturday, and a major event saw a record turnout. Over 170 people showed up to eat fresh pancakes and apple smoked sausage cooked to order on two grills. Rotarian Louie Poloni provided a trailer mounted grill which cooked perfect pancakes. A group of 10 volunteers provided service, cooking, and repartee for the many guests who came in between 8-10 AM. Eddies Store provided coffee and water and space to place tables. Agnes Poloni manned the cash register. Overall, the event raised nearly $1000 for scholarship funding for the next year.
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by Robert Butler
on Aug 5 2009
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Ken Oakes, District Governor 5510 for 2009-2010 visited Show Low on his around the State tour on Monday-Tuesday last week. On Tuesday morning he addressed the Club to press his message of hands-on Rotary programs and revitalized membership. Linking the two ideas, Ken observed that Rotarians who stayed busy on projects in the community were more like to feel "needed" and more likely to remain active. He encouraged us to seek new members in our immediate community and to be the type of people that new members would like to be with weekly. Photo: John Lewis and Ken Oakes
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by Hanridge, Jonathan
on Jul 14 2009
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Vince Rabago, Arizona Assistant Attorney General, was our speaker at our regular Tuesday morning meeting, July 14th. He percolated his job description through our caffeinated (or decaffed) brains with his COFFEE acronym. C - works crime, cartels and consumer protection cases. O - Outreach programs. F - forclosure (mortgage) shenanigans. F - Fraud to consumers like those pesky Pharmaceutical companies telling unsuspecting docs (not like me!) how to prescribe drugs off label. E - education of kids on internet saftey (but don't ask Nick to be your My Space buddy, although Chief and I are Facebook friends) and E- elder abuse issues (I need my roof leak fixed - I hear Ryan's good with hammers - I only do drills!!!!) Everybody seemed to really enjoy having Vince fill us in on all the finer aspects of riff-raff in AZ. Keep your head in the game. If it seems too good to be true, its probably a scam - Vince is your man! Pres. John gave him a 4-way test coin just in case!
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by Robert Butler
on Jul 9 2009
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Chef Claude Nicolet addressed the Club on the reopening of the Christmas Tree Restaurant after a two year hiatus. Claude talked about the challenges of recreating a menu that was familiar to Pinetop over a twenty year period. He also talked about his training as a chef in Switzerland and his experience in cooking professionally over the past 25 years. Claude likes to stay in shape and is an avid skier, biker, and hiker. His word to the Club: eat healthy and live long.
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by Robert Butler
on Jul 7 2009
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Eddie' s Country Store, a Pinetop landmark will host our fundraiser on August 1 from 8-10 AM. Pancakes and Apple smoked sausage will be cooked and served by Rotarians for an expected 200+ participants. Volunteers are needed to cook and serve while set up crews and clean up crews will be needed before and after the event. John Lewis is heading up the team and needs plenty of help on the ground crew. Ticket sales will begin week of July 14 with a goal of $1000 for the Club.
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by Robert Butler
on Jul 1 2009
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John Lewis congratulated Jonathan Hanridge for his year of service as White Mountain Club president and presented him with a plaque commemorating his year of service. He also received a past-president's pin to wear. Jonathan's year of service officially ended on June 30 and incoming president John Lewis took over to lead the Club.
In the photo, John Lewis, right, congratulates Jonathan Hanridge.
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by Robert Butler
on Jul 1 2009
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Louie & Agnes Poloni were recognized as Rotarians of the Year by the Club during the regular meeting on June 30. Louie, an active and honorary member of the Club for the past twelve years was instrumental in Club activities and fundraising for many different programs and causes. Louie returned from his other home in California in April and has been fishing the lakes of the White Mountains for years. His contributions to Rotary and to the Club were recognized by all in attendance and saluted with a plaque. In the photo, Louie thanks the Club for its participation and the plaque, as President Jonathan Hanridge looks on.
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by Robert Butler
on Jun 28 2009
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In order to sample community health care concerns, the Club conducted a survey of shoppers at Walmart last Saturday. The results offered some surprises. Rotarians Jonathan Hanridge, Ryan Reinhold, Joel Ettreim, and Robert Butler participated. Volunteers Mary and Bob Wilderman also assisted. In the photo, Joel & Ryan listen to a shopper.
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by Robert Butler
on Jun 21 2009
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Dr. Scott Hastings, DO of Show Low, provided the Club with an overview of his clinical care program to provide medical services to the community. He provides basic services -- blood tests, sutures, physicals, exams -- at a low monthly rate to any patients who lack health insurance. He points out that 85% of most health care issues can be handled in a clinical environment, and that his health care service program is unique in the region. His cost of care is lower since this removes the health insurance middle man from direct physician care.
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by Robert Butler
on Jun 14 2009
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Football Camp Cleanup Committee
Don Baldwin and Nick Nicholson break camp with the help of two football campers.
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by Robert Butler
on Jun 14 2009
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Sun Lake Rotary Club members Bob "Nick" Nicholson, Don Baldwin, Bob Murray, Gene Vogt and two White Mountain Club members, Bob Butler and Ryan Reinhold prepared a pancake-sausage-watermelon-banana breakfast for 44 boys and 6 coaches at the high school football camp east of Lake Mountain on June 11. The boys rose at 6 AM and underwent two hours of sprints, exercise, wrestling, and tug of war before breakfast. Once the meal was served at 9 AM, they were pretty hungry. Special thanks to John Lewis and John Stoner for donating watermelon and bananas; Jeff Smythe for providing ice chests and tables; Jonathan Hanridge for providing his truck; and to the Sun Lakers who donated the sausage. The leftover sausage was used that evening in the chili.
The boys shook our hands 44 times in appreciation.
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by Robert Butler
on May 31 2009
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Dr. Christine Jackson, from Eagar addressed the Club regarding cardiac risk factors for ischemic (restricted arterial blood circulation) heart disease, the most common chronic health condition in the USA.
According to her address, persons at risk for heart disease are often unaware that they may have some common risk factors.
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by Robert Butler
on May 25 2009
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Swiss GSE Team Members toured the White Mountain region last week as guests of Rotary Clubs in Springerville, Snowflake, and White Mountains (Show Low). All five team members enjoyed the pines and cooler temperatures of the high country and met some 25 members of the combined clubs at Show Low City Park on Saturday afternoon for an outdoor picnic. A great time was had by all conversing with the Swiss team. The team will spend their last week in Arizona in the Phoenix area and fly back to Switzerland on June 6. Many thanks to the members who could attend the Saturday event and show the WM flag.
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by Robert Butler
on May 8 2009
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Phoenix reported a near record high temperature of 105 degrees on Friday, while Tucson topped 102 for the second day in a row. Heat in the South means Scorchbirds are coming North. Early sightings have included Gene, John, and Bob, with an occasional Louie. Keep your binoculars handy, because the migration North will be speeding up along with the record temps.
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by Robert Butler
on May 8 2009
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On April 28, ten Rotary Volunteers met along HWY 260 in Show Low to clean up the roadside of various discards. Several trash containers of beverage containers, fast food wrappers, miscellaneous items too numerous to mention were collected along the 1/4 mile of highway. Each Spring the Club meets to glean the roadway and members report somewhat lighter loads of litter this year, which they attribute to the economy. Salute to all eight Club members and two Scorchbirds that made the team a winner.
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by Robert Butler
on May 8 2009
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Jisella Williams, a Junior from BR High School shared her RYLA experiences with the Club and said it was the highlight of her year. Jisella had expressed an interest in Girl's State, but was selected for RYLA instead. Her Country Team combined Belgium and Sweden and the activities ran the course of ropes, rock walls, and ladder runs. Apart from a few bruises, Jisella reported a major boost in her confidence and the great feelings of camaraderie with her team. Jisella returns to BRHS this Fall and plans to run for President of Ambassadors Club. Her mom, Teri, joined her at the meeting. Photo: Jisella
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by Robert Butler
on Jun 25 2009
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Rotarians will meet the public next Saturday in front of Walmart in Show Low to survey the practice of health care in the community.
Survey questions will ask the public about health insurance, affordability and access to medical care. Volunteers will staff a table from 9 AM to 3 PM and pass out Rotary literature to attract potential members. Rotary meets every Tuesday morning at JDz Black Bull in Show Low. Persons wishing to attend a meeting to see what the Club accomplishes are welcome anytime.
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by Robert Butler
on Apr 19 2009
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The Club announced the selection of Jeroen Westerbeek of Netherlands as the Rotary Exchange Student for the 2009-2010 school year. An avid soccer player, Joroen also enjoys music and is pursuing languages including English, German and Dutch. His home is near Groningen in northern Holland. He arrives this summer to follow the school year at Blue Ridge HS.
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by Robert Butler
on Apr 19 2009
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Chief Smythe says Speed Cameras will pay off for Show Low in lower accident rates, slower speeds, and safer intersections.
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by Robert Butler
on Apr 5 2009
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Iberdrola, a Spanish company, is in the final construction phase of a wind turbine farm near Dry Lake on HY 377 about eight miles south of Holbrook. The company expects to complete construction of pads and cabling and complete erection of 30 (2.1 MW) turbines by early June. The massive machinery is being wheeled into Dry Lake on double flat bed semi trucks - which halts traffic on the highway for 2 hours at a time. Bill Elkins is the rancher that began the project on his cattle land. Photo of turbine blades: W. Mountain Independent, Mike James.
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by Robert Butler
on Apr 5 2009
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On Mar 26 Rob Butler received two stents in his heart after a stress test showed 90% blockage in left anterior artery of his heart. Butler was unaware that he had any issues, averaging 60 miles per week on a bike and lifting weights at the gym six days a week. He also worked all winter on Ski Patrol and Ski School at Sunrise. Lesson learned: get a periodic test to determine your heart health if you have any risk factors for arterial disease. These include elevated LDL cholesterol, high blood pressure, or a history of smoking. Diabetes is another complication to consider.
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by Robert Butler
on Mar 29 2009
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John Lewis and Jeffrey Smythe attended PETS training in preparation for 2009 Rotary Year. "All Hands On" is the slogan for next year, emphasizing Rotary's active involvement in community assistance projects at home and around the world.
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by Robert Butler
on Mar 22 2009
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White Mountain Rotary Club honored Kaella Boyer from Show Low High School and Nathan Schimmel from Blue Ridge High School as students of the month in March. White Mountain Rotary Club supports Blue Ridge and Show Low High Schools with scholarships, youth leadership programs, international youth exchange, and student of the month awards.
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by Robert Butler
on Mar 15 2009
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Norris Baldwin, a 27 year veteran of the Show Low Rotary Club, addressed the Club on his recent mission to China, Burma, Thailand, Indonesia on behalf of his church. The Baldwins spent 15 months living in Hong Kong and traveling all over South East Asia doing water, health care, and school facilities projects which assisted local communities and improved public health. In the photo, Norris Baldwin is on the right, Vice Pres. John Lewis is on the left.
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by Robert Butler
on Mar 9 2009
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Joel Eittreim shared his experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ukraine in 2003-2005 as a teacher of business administration.
Near Kiev, the capitol, he lived in a smaller town and absorbed a predominantly rural culture that has farmed the vast steppes of Europe for 3500 years. In the photo, Joel Eittreim appears at left, and Jeff Smythe at right.
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by Robert Butler
on Feb 23 2009
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Emily Fourey and Bill Young were recognized by Rotary as Students of the Month in February.
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by Robert Butler
on Feb 27 2009
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Jason Mangum of City of Show Low briefed the Club on the Show Low Town Teen Center, a place for gathering for after school teens. The facility is located on the Town Campus and is open two days per week for study, recreation, or just hanging out and conversation. Photo: Rebecca Ricedorff, Recreation Coordinator of Show Low and Director of Teen Center.
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by Robert Butler
on Feb 5 2009
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Joel Eittreim, District Executive for the Grand Canyon Council of the Boy Scouts of America has applied to the Club for membership. Joel spent two years in Ukraine teaching for the Peace Corps in 2003-2005. He is married to Debby and has two children and 2 grandchildren. He likes the outdoors and life in the mountains, where he has made a home since 1979. He served the Show Low Kiwanis club for seven years and held several offices. Please welcome our newest member at the next meeting.
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by Robert Butler
on Jan 25 2009
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December and January Students of the Month combined at the Rotary January 20 meeting to review their accomplishments and talk about their future plans. Parents, faculty, and advisors were also in attendance to great these accomplished young people.
Awards to Show Low HS seniors included recognition of Emerald Raney and Jeremy Webb while Blue Ridge seniors were Amanda Holyoak and Nicholas Porter. In the photo, the students appear in the order named to the right of Rotary Secretary Robert Butler.
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by Robert Butler
on Jan 25 2009
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The Annual Rotary Winter Raffle concluded on January 27 with a drawing of winning tickets. Persons winning prizes included Alicia Phillips; Eric Cos; Ron Molina; Nancy Huser; Mark Whitman; J. Bratsch; Dave Antonini; Kay Buckner; Linda Butler; Luke Traeger; and Renn Hinks. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all who purchased tickets for this annual fundraiser. Local merchants donated the prizes including a ski pass, a ski package, a kachina, a hand made quilt, a gold necklace, and four local health club memberships.
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by Robert Butler
on Jan 4 2009
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Jeremiah Navarro leading several fellow Rotary volunteers, worked diligently over the Christmas holiday to bring food boxes to 71 families in the area.
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by Jonathan Hanridge
on Dec 21 2008
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With 2008 drawing to a close, we can look back over a successful and meaningful year as Rotary members placing Service Above Self.
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by Robert Butler
on Dec 21 2008
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The Club Christmas party was held at Kringles restaurant in Lakeside on Saturday night and a good time was had by all.
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by Robert Butler
on Dec 4 2008
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A warm White Mountain Rotary welcome to Robin Stradling, our newest member.
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by Ryan Reinhold
on Dec 4 2008
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Jim Porter, former President of Show Low Rotary Club and his wife Candy are now living in Tucson. He updates Ryan Reinhold on his new life as a retired pastor. Jim wrote:
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by Robert Butler
on Nov 25 2008
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Norris Dodd of the Pinetop Town Council addressed the future of Woodland Park for the Club. Norris Dodd is a retired AZ Game & Fish ranger and a noted conservationist. He also chairs the Woodland Park Task Force. In the photo, Dodd (L) shares his views with Ryan Reinhold of WM Rotary Club. On December 1 at 11:30 AM the next scheduled Task Force Meeting is open to the public at Pinetop-Lakeside City offices.
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by Robert Butler
on Nov 24 2008
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Blue Ridge Middle School and Junior High students rallied to the annual Rotary Food Drive and contributed some 2500 food items. Pictured here are Rotary Food Drive Chair Jeremiah Navarro, Ryan Reinhold, and eight Blue Ridge students who helped the food drive succeed.
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by Robert Butler
on Nov 9 2008
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Amy Lackey of Compass Bank in Pinetop outlined the bank's acquisition by BBVA of Spain, and the new directions the bank has taken since the financial crisis.
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by Ryan Reinhold
on Oct 26 2008
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White Mountain Rotary Club honored Paige Cheney, a senior student at Show Low High School and Rachel Gomez, a senior at Blue Ridge High School as students of the month.
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by Robert Butler
on Oct 15 2008
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Tom Hansen, former GM of Springerville TEP Power Station, ran for Congress in District 1 and finished in third place. His tales of trying to be elected give lots of room for reform.
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by Robert Butler
on Oct 12 2008
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Howard Shanker provides the Rotary Club with his views of the recent primary election.
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by Robert Butler
on Sep 28 2008
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Third Grade classes at Blue Ridge Elementary School received Rotary Dictionaries last week.
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by Robert Butler
on Sep 21 2008
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The successful fundraiser at the Chuckwagon on Sep 16 that was a big hit for all members and guests.
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by Robert Butler
on Oct 21 2008
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Rebecca Skinner, and Dean Nelson of Pinetop, have officially joined our Rotary Club. They are joined by Scott Struble of Pinetop, and Jeff Smythe of Show Low. Please congratulate all next Tuesday.
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by Robert Butler
on Sep 21 2008
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Rotarians gathered at Montlure Camp to assist in repairs and enjoy a perfect alpine day.
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by Robert Butler
on Sep 2 2008
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Jeremiah Navarro, Store Director for Eddie's Country Store in Pinetop, has been installed as a new member in the White Mountain Rotary Club.
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by Robert Butler
on Sep 9 2008
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Rotary's efforts to provide a children's playground for the Town of McNary are moving forward, according to Hugh Grinnell of Casas Adobes, Tucson Club -- one of our famous "Scorchbirds."
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by Jonathan Hanridge
on Jul 5 2008
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Welcome remarks by President Jonathan Hanridge on July 1.
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by Jonathan Hanridge
on Jul 13 2008
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Two teams of Active Rotarians are seeking new members in Pinetop-Lakeside and Show Low to build a more robust membership in our Club.
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