Senior News June 10, 2009

Old Downtown Globe, By Dick Lewis

The Amster Building has been a downtown Globe landmark since 1909, almost always with a drugstore. From Images of America: Globe, by Wilbur and Lynne Haak, Arcadia Publishing: The other day, Dick Lewis ran into Leroy Tucker in downtown Globe, and they got to talking about the the scales that were in the doorway of the old Palace next to Penney’s. "I guess every kid in Globe used those scales," said Dick. Dick remembers that kids enjoyed downtown Globe. He says ... Usually when we got to town was on Saturday afternoon to go to the show. The Alden Theater across from the upper Upton's was where we would go. It was the Fox Theater before that. Whenever we walked down the street either way in the summer the doors were open, and the cool air would rush out. Each store had its own odor. Both the upper and lower Upton's smelled like ice cream. All of the grocery stores smelled like produce. Woolsworth smelled the best:, it smelled like candy. The bakery smelled like doughnuts or fresh baked bread. The shoe shops were like shoe dye. The barber shop was the good-smelling stuff that the barber would put on the back of your neck after a hair cut. Of course, you know what the saloons were like, stale beer and cigar smoke. The Chinese restaurants smelled like chicken or beef soup. Charlie Collins' saddle shop was the best, it smelled like new leather. The merchants along Broad St. on the west side would get out their awning crank and roll down the awning in front of the store in the morning. In the afternoon, the stores that faced the west would roll down their awnings to keep the afternoon sun out. That was fun for a kid to watch. We bought our clothes and shoes from J.C. Penney's. The cash register was upstairs. When the clerk made a sale, he would put the money and bill in a little gadget and pull a handle on a rope. The little gadget would zoom up a wire to the office. It came back by gravity. There was a wire from each clerk's station; that was really fun for a kid to watch. I remember the railroad depot. All of the grounds that were now cement were then all grass and a couple of big shade trees. The Indian people would sit down with their babies in the cradle boards and wait for a train (they would ride free) or they would just be where it was cool. Cowboys would stand on the corner of Broad and Oak to talk. They would look for work at the Lodge Saloon or the pool hall next door to the saloon. The drug store in them days was Ryan-Evans; Joe Ryan was a cowman in those days. When we went into the post office or Valley Bank, everyone whispered. The kids were admonished by their parents to not talk loud or to run. The Dominion Hotel was in full operation and had a restaurant in it. There were a lot of restaurants up and down Broad Street. We all looked for the time on the big clock on the sidewalk of Cubittos’ Jewelry store, across from the Eagle Grocery. There were always traffic jams there because the produce trucks had to park double on the street to unload at the grocery store. There is so much to remember about Globe during my generation.

The Elder Law Forum, Professor Michael Myers

Blood Thicker Than Property Law? "Blood is thicker than water." It can also be thicker than the law. "I've been served a notice to evict within three days," said a caller to the senior legal helpline. She is 76 years old, a widow, and has a 52-year-old disabled son living with her. "Where can I go? What can I do?" she asked. She had been served with a "Notice to Pay Rent or Quit," stating that if she did not pay a specified amount of rent within three days the landlord would institute legal proceedings against her. A 30-day notice would be required to effectuate an eviction for non-payment of rent. She has not paid rent for 26 years, since the death of her husband in 1983. The house is owned by her husband's brother. He saved the house from foreclosure by a hospital and physicians. "At that time the lawyer for the estate put his arm around my shoulder and assured me I could live here until I died," she said. "Now, I don't know what I am going to do." The lawyer who assured her a lifetime occupancy is himself deceased. The lawyer's oral assurance, however, is problematic. Generally, agreements involving real estate must be in writing to be enforceable. But there are exceptions. In this case she may be able to put forth a "performance exception," contending that 26 years of rent-free occupancy is consistent with what she was told by her brother-in-law's attorney—that he had generously agreed to let her live there for life. The house is modest—valued at $30,000 for tax purposes. "I was able to get the assessment reduced to $20,000," she said. "When I pass on, my son will not continue to live here," she said. "He would be unable to maintain the cost of its upkeep. And to the best of my ability I have maintained the house. It is clean and the yard is attractive. I love to garden." Her monthly income is about $800-- $680 from Social Security and $120 from cleaning motel rooms. "I hope he doesn't evict me; I don't know what I would do," she lamented. I contacted her brother-in-law's attorney. He believed there had been a breakdown in intra-family communication; that his client believed his sister-in-law had become reclusive; that she was not fully appreciative of his generosity. I advised him she worked outside the home, was not reclusive, and remained deeply grateful for his client's continued generosity. A private meeting between them was held. The eviction was rescinded. But she remains legally vulnerable. He owns the house, insures it and pays its property taxes. Yet, a promise made and acted upon may be a promise required to be kept in a court of equity. (Pro bono legal information and advice is provided to persons 55 and older through the USD Senior Legal Helpline, 1-800-747-1895; mmyers@usd.edu. Opinions solely those of the author and not the University of South Dakota).

Wanted: 31 People to Try Hearing Aids

Do you or someone you know struggle with hearing loss? Wednesday June 10, 2009 [Globe, AZ] Abbott Hearing Center needs 31 people with difficulty hearing, especially in noisy situations, to evaluate the latest in digital technology from Micro-Tech, Axio hearing aids. Put simply, Axio hearing aids deliver smooth, clear sound and automatically transitions between sound environments. All in a high-tech, comfortable design that’s barely visible when worn. We will perform thorough Hearing Consultations FREE of charge to ALL callers. We will then choose 31 qualified candidates for this program. Nationally Known Hearing Aid Expert Ron Perkins will be available for our special event – AT NO CHARGE! Along with Abbott Hearing Center, Ron brings years of professional experience in the hearing healthcare industry that together gives us insight into the challenges that accompany hearing loss and access to the latest and most advanced technological developments in hearing sciences. Wanted: 31 People to Try Hearing Aids To schedule your preferred appointment please call 928-425-3359 Today! With this new Axio Impulse Technology you can expect powerful multi-core processing for no whistling, better hearing in noise and telephone compatibility. Also adaptability giving you comfortable, high-resolution sound with smoother, seamless transitions between quiet and loud environments. And they are very individual! A unique hearing ensures hearing aids match your individual hearing needs. SPECIAL EVENT 3 DAYS ONLY!!! TUESDAY – THURSDAY June 16-17-18 : 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. - CALL 928-425-3359 Abbott Hearing Centers - 145 South Broad Street in downtown Globe REWARD! Candidates selected will receive tremendous savings, due to their participation. If your evaluation shows hearing improvement with the new instruments, you may choose to retain them and receive up to 40% OFF MSRP and you will also receive FREE In-Office maintenance for 2 years. Participants who successfully complete the 30 day hearing aid Trial Period will receive a $50.00 gift check as a token of our appreciation. About Micro-Tech Hearing Instruments. Micro-Tech manufactures high-performance hearing instruments supported by world-class customer service. They can be contacted directly at 800-745-4327 or found on the web at www.mthearing.com

GCC Offers Free Homebuyer Classes

Gila Community College, Century 21 Platinum Real Estate, and Service First Realty are continuing their free homebuyer classes. The remaining classes will be held on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 13th, and 20th and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 27th all at the Gila Community College Gila Pueblo Campus, 8274 Six Shooter Canyon Road in Globe, room 522. There will be no break so plan to bring a sack lunch. The second class on June 13th will cover the following: Assessing your wants and needs, a worksheet will be provided. Buyers Advisory. Shopping for your home. Globe/Miami MLS. Working with a Realtor. Your Property Taxes. Guest speakers will include Larry Huffer from the Gila County Assessor’s Office and Debbie Savage, Gila County Treasurer. To learn more about this class series or to reserve your seat call Gila Community College at 425.8481, Century 21 Platinum Real Estate at 402.4740 or Service First Realty at 425-5108. Gila Community College is committed to being a good community partner.