NCSO Ranks High In Fund-Raising For State Special Olympics Program

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By Linda Kor
    Sgt. Tony Miller of the Navajo County Sheriff’s Office presented the Board of Supervisors with an update on fund-raising for Arizona Special Olympics.
    Miller, who has been in charge of fund-raising endeavors on behalf of the county for the past 15 years, informed the board that the sheriff’s office has been very successful in raising funds for this charity.
    “This was the fifth year for the Polar Bear Plunge in Show Low, and this year we had 69 plungers and raised a total of $17,000,” stated Miller. Over the past five years, the plunge has raised a total of $67,000.
    “Fifteen years ago, Sheriff Gary Butler put me in charge of the Torch Run and we raised $356 that first year, and I’m going to say that was because I’m a cop and I didn’t know the first thing about fund-raising. But over the past five to six years, Navajo County has ranked number one in the state, even over Maricopa County, in raising the most funds for Special Olympics with the Torch Run. We have raised a total of $150,000 with that event so far,” stated Miller.
    He also mentioned that for the seventh year, the sheriff’s office is raffling a motorcycle valued at more than $17,000. Tickets are $10 each, and the drawing will be held on Dec. 19 or when all 6,000 tickets are sold.
    The board also recognized Leann Baker, secretary for the Building and Grounds Department, for demonstrating drive, focus and dedication to the efforts of the department. Denise Hoftra, payroll specialist, was recognized for exhibiting an extraordinary amount of dedication and devotion to the county.
    In other action March 18, the board:
    * Authorized changing the name of an existing road in the Holbrook/Joseph City area from Smithson Road to Porter Canyon Road.
    * Approved an amendment to the Department of Economic Services contract, which moves 30 percent of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Dislocated Worker funds to WIA Adult funds within the contract.
    * Approved a $12,500 professional services contract with Maximus in accordance with a state contract. Maximus is a group that reviews county expenses, and determines ways to recover funds through grants and other resources.
    * Approved an amendment to the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBSAZ) Provider Network Management Agreement, which insures that the county and Administrative Enterprises Inc. will comply with BCBSAZ provider agreements and the BCBSAZ Third Party Administrative Manual.
    * Approved a sub-contract with the Kayenta Car Seat Program Injury Prevention Program for providing services to the Native American population.
    * Approved a resolution canceling the election for the White Mountain Lake Summer Home Water Improvement District scheduled May 20, and appointing Thomas Strasburg to a four-year termon the board of directors, as he was the only candidate who filed nominating papers for one vacant position.
    * Approved a resolution canceling the election for the Overgaard Townsite District scheduled May 20, and appointing Steven McKinnon, Larry Spear, Billy Fitzsimmons and Lynda Tallant to the board of directors as they were the only candidates who filed nominating papers for five vacant positions.
    * Approved the the official canvass of the White Mountain Lake Special Road District March Primary Election conducted on March 11.
    * Awarded a contract to Wild Mountain Fire and Forestry to prepare the Navajo County Community Wildlife Protection Plan.
    * Awarded a $292,767.74 contract to Weatherproofing Technologies Inc. for restoration of the Holbrook Complex roof.
    * Approved a $36,690 professional services contract with Willdan Group Inc. for engineering services for the North Whistle Stop Loop Improvement District.
    * Authorized Allen Oliver Jr. and Emmaline Brown to fill two vacancies on the Victory Heights Advisory Committee.
    * After returning to regular session following an executive session, approved the settlement agreement as outlined in a March 17 letter from the Attorney General’s Office regarding the settlement of tax appeals involving Qwest Corporation and future valuation. Specific details have not yet been made available for public viewing.