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Black Canyon City readies Rock-A-Rama

Wild West Days rides into Cave Creek this weekend

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Events.......................3

CC Principal ...........5

Letters .....................9

Movie Review .... 14

Editorial ............. 16

Services ................ 17

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Classifieds.......... 21

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The town of Cave Creek will play host to Wild West Days all of this weekend, Nov. 1-3.

The renowned, 3-day event will come complete yet again with lots of family entertainment including mutton busting, a period costume competition, music, period vendors, a non-motorized Western parade and various horse-related activities.

Cave Creek Mayor Vincent Francia said he was looking forward to it.

“Wild West Days is the most unique and largest annual West-ern event that celebrates our proud Western lifestyle in the state of Arizona,” the mayor said.

Johnny Ringo, Wild West Days founder and grand marshal of this year’s event, agreed.

“The citizens and merchants of Cave Creek anticipate the events of the Wild West Days knowing the small historic min-ing town is preparing to embrace tens of thousands of visitors,” Ringo said.

On the first day of festivities, Friday, cowgirls of all ages who know how to rope and ride will convene at Harold’s Corral at 8 p.m. to compete for the title of Miss Wild West. Each entrant will be judged by a panel includ-ing Francia and Ringo. Partici-pants, who will be asked a series of questions about their Western lifestyle, will also be required to swing a lasso on stage. The win-ner will receive the Miss Wild West Days crown and sash as well as prizes and cash.

One of this year’s most promi-

nent Wild West Days features will be the third annual Gun Down by Sundown. Led by local en-tertainment company Six Gun Entertainment, the 2-day event will feature gunfighter groups from throughout the West that will perform in a gunfight com-petition all day long Saturday and Sunday. Six Gun Entertainment’s Six Gun Justice will also give an award-winning performance on Saturday evening.

Visitors also will experience arena events, mechanical bull riding and more.

A sampling of Wild West Days activities scheduled for Saturday includes:

ParadeA non-motorized Western pa-

rade will be held at 9 a.m., begin-ning on the west end of town and heading east.

The Cowboy GatheringA dinner affair at Frontier

Town will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Proceeds from the eve-ning event go directly to the Cave Creek Museum’s general fund. The Cowboy Gathering gives visi-tors the chance to meet and speak with a roster of Western talent and celebrities including Dave

Bob Marley photoMagnificent minerals — Last year’s Rock-A-Rama featured many eye-catching rocks like the one pictured above, and this year’s event promises more of the same.

High Desert Helpers have an-nounced that the 37th annual Rock-A-Rama outdoor gem and mineral show will take place 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 1-2 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nov. 3 in Black Canyon City.

Public admission is free and parking is ample. Dealers, demonstrators,minerals, gem-stones, jewelry, fossils, crystals, tools, equipment, books, lapidary supplies, gold panning, beading, wire-wrapping, faceting, stone carving, gem setting, raffle, rock identification, food and beverages will all be available.

For more information, visit highdeserthelpers.org online or call 623-374-9270. High Desert Park is located at 19001 E. Jacie Lane in Black Canyon City.

High Desert Helpers is a nonprofit group that manages and maintains the park, helps stranded travelers and organizes several of the community’s an-nual events held throughout the holidays. The group was founded in the early 1970s as a social ser-vice club and underwent a name change in 2000.

Submitted photoAnd they’re off! — Modified tubs will once again make a mad dash down Basin Road as part of Wild West Days.

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Merit badge workshop marches into BCC Nov. 9Boy Scouts and their families

are invited to attend “Prescription for Fun 2013” Nov. 9 at Black Canyon Heritage Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event will incorporate ex-hibits, entertainment and food for the entire family. It’s also meant to highlight the educa-tional, natural, cultural, histori-cal, and recreational resources of the park, which contributes

to the region’s quality of life and economic health.

Storytellers from the Storytell-ing Institute at South Mountain Community College will be on hand.

And, for Boy Scouts only, there will be 9 a.m. and a 12:30 p.m. merit badge workshop ses-

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Community theaterOct. 31 is the last night to catch “Beyond

the Door,” a thriller presented by Starlight Community Theater. Show starts at 7 p.m. at the Safeway Center in Anthem, 3655 W. Anthem Way, Ste. B-119. Tickets are $15.Moving into hospice

On Oct. 31 at 10 a.m., guests at Desert Foothills Library can learn about how to prepare to move a loved one from home and into a hospice environment. Hospice of the Valley will present the program and give advice concerning the ques-tions one should ask before making such a move. Seating is limited. Register by calling 480-488-2286.

FRIDAYBoo Bash

Desert Mountain School’s “Boo Bash” is back. Join the DMS PTO Nov. 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. for games, inflatables, a rock wall, kettlecorn, cotton candy, pizza, hot dogs and lots more. A 7 p.m. choral per-formance and a 7:30 p.m. costume contest are also planned. Desert Mountain School is located at 35359 N. 7th Ave. north of Carefree Hwy.Writing workshop

Paula Cullison will be presenting a workshop entitled “Travel Writing: Get-ting Your Reader from Here to There” on Nov. 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. Although the work-shop is free, registration is required. Call 480-488-2286, as space is limited.

Cullison, who is a member of the So-noran Arts League and the National League of American Pen Women-Scott-sdale Chapter, has published numerous articles on travel and other topics.

SATURDAYCraft show

The New River Senior Center is looking for participants for a Nov. 2 craft show, which will run on-site from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Crafters ages 65 and older may set up a table for free, otherwise the fee is $10. All crafters must bring their own table. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call 623-465-0367.

Horse rescue festivalDreamchaser Fall Festival will run from

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2 and feature live music from Sonic Praize, lunch ($5-$10), pony rides ($5), petting zoo ($3), merchan-dise, ranch tours and bake sale. Dream-

chaser Horse Rescue is located at 48019 N. 7th Ave. in New River. Women on Target

Arizona Women’s Shooting Associates will hold a “Women on Target” instruc-tional shoot Nov. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility. Registration costs $75 ($65 if done before Oct. 25) and includes eye and ear protec-tion, targets, ammo and use of pistols. The registration fee is non-refundable and must be received by a week prior to the class, which is limited to the first 30 participants. For more info, contact Carol Ruh at 602-571-3886, [email protected] or Toni Gleeson at 623-523-2289.NRA gun safety

Now that Constitutional Carry is per-mitted in Arizona, why not learn safety and what Arizona and federal laws dictate? A National Rifle Association-affiliated class is being offered every month, and CCW certification is available at no ad-ditional cost. The next class is on Nov. 2. Visit azpistol.com for more information.

EARLY NEXT MONTHVeterans Day parade

Black Canyon City VFW Post 1796 will play host Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. to a Veterans Day parade. Veterans Day celebrations will continue Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. with a flag raising ceremony at Cañon Elemen-tary School. A light lunch will be served afterward at the VFW facility.Beginner rifle course

An “NRA First Steps” rifle program will be held Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility. The class, hosted by Arizona Women’s Shooting As-sociates, is open to everyone ages 14 and up with a $60 non-refundable registration fee. The program will provide hands-on instruction on firearm safety, handling and shooting skills. Each student will receive a certificate upon completion. Visit azwsa.com or call Dave Osborn at 602-620-1923 for more information. Pickleball

The National Pickleball Tournament begins Nov. 11 in Buckeye, Ariz.. In light of the sport’s heightened visibility, more people may wonder what pickleball is all about. Any residents in Anthem or neigh-boring communities who are interested in playing some casual pickleball or just wanting to find out more about the sport are encouraged to call 208-420-7558 and ask for Walt. After Nov. 6, use 623-551-1207 to contact Walt.

WEEKLYLittle Ones Story Time

From 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. every Thursday, Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek hosts “Little Ones Story Time with Ms. Sharon.” The program is geared toward newborns and children up to 36 months in age.Toddler Time

Toddlers, accompanied by a favorite adult are invited to enjoy interactive sto-ries, songs and games that encourage emerging language skills every Wednesday at Desert Broom Library. The program starts at 11:30 a.m. and is aimed at children aged 24 to 36 months.Networking group

AmSpirit Business Connections is na-tional organization consisting of sales representatives, entrepreneurs, and pro-fessionals which provides a forum for its members to exchange qualified referrals with others in the group. The Greater Scottsdale Chapter of AmSpirit meets every Wednesday 8 a.m.-9:15 a.m. at the offices of Homeowners Financial Group located at 16427 N. Scottsdale Road, No. 280 in Scottsdale. Prospective new mem-bers and visitors are welcome to attend.Family Storytime

Children of all ages, with an adult in tow, are welcome Thursdays at Desert Broom Library to share books, stories, songs and rhymes in a fun, interactive program that builds early literacy skills. The library is located at Cave Creek Road and Tatum Boulevard.Babytime Fridays

Babies up to 24 months in age,

accompanied by an adult, can explore pre-literacy skills through songs and stories at Desert Broom Library. Programs start at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Each 20-minute program is followed by an unstructured 30-minute playtime.Crafting

Adults wishing to knit, crochet, tat, macramé or do just about anything that has to do with fiber are invited to North Valley Regional Library’s “Made by Hand” program every Thursday at 1 p.m. Bring projects, books and patterns, accomplish-ments and knowledge to share with others. Learn something new about your own craft, or pick up another craft (or stitch) that has piqued your interest. Or come and spend a couple of leisurely hours doing something you love to do or would like to learn and, in the process, make new friendships.Friday night meals

The Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 1796 in Black Canyon City is serving up meals every Friday night. The public is welcome to attend.Homework help

Teen volunteers are available Wednes-days from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Desert Broom Library to help elementary school-aged children with homework assignments and study skills.Yoga nidra, gong therapy

Every Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Yoga Breeze in Cave Creek is a yoga nidra and gong therapy class, offering an opportunity to experience the therapeutic


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Stamey, the Western Music As-sociation’s four-time entertainer and five-time male performer of the year who will perform during the evening; artist and owner of True West Magazine, Bob Boze Bell; Western personality Char-lie LeSeuer; Gary Sprague, the singing cowboy; Lee Anderson, authentic caballero; The Arizona Duude, Bob Roloff; and Lance Headlee, internationally known for his unique, progressive-West-ern style artwork, who will sign this year’s limited edition Wild West Days artwork.

Cowpokes ‘n Little FolksA Western play land for kids

and families at Wild West Pawn will feature performances by Detour Company (4 p.m.), the Prescott Regulators & their Shady Ladies (1 p.m.), Guns of the Round Table (1 p.m.), Adaptive Force Performing Arts (2 p.m.), the Buffalo Soldiers (12:30 p.m.), Desert Foothills Theater on tour (3 p.m.), the Arizona Duuude (12 p.m.), gold panning, temporary tattoos, the water feature Ride the Orb, Liberty Wildlife and

Eldred headlines Nov. 14 ‘Applause’ Musicfest benefitThe curtain will soon rise

on the Arizona Musicfest 2013 - 02014 sea son w it h “Applause,” a special benefit per for mance and d in ner celebrating excellence in artistry and philanthropy.

The event will take place Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. at Troon Country Club, 25000 North Windy Walk Drive in Scottsdale. Tickets are $160 each.

Applause, the major fundraiser of the year for Ar izona Musicfest, will feature a concert performance by Broadway star Mike Eldred and a special recognition of philanthropists Susan and Michael Rouleau, in appreciation of their generous support of Arizona Musicfest. Rounding off the evening, guests will be treated to an exclusive introduction to this year’s festival by Arizona Musicfest maestro Robert Moody.

Call 480-488-0806 or visit azmusicfest.org for reservations.

Arizona Musicfest presents top artists from various genres in programs—created especially for Arizona Musicfest—throughout the communities of Scottsdale and Carefree.

Holiday Bazaar graces Carefree next week

The seventh annual Holiday Bazaar will be held Nov. 8 and 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church in Carefree.

Admission is free and parking is available at this Our Lady’s Guild-sponsored event.

More than 70 hand-picked vendors will be selling items of pottery, jewelry and artwork. Shoppers can browse The Book Nook for ever so gently used books, stop by the Corner Café for breakfast or lunch and visit the Sweets & Treats Shop for home-baked goodies.

Proceeds from the Holiday Bazaar go directly to projects targeted at making a positive difference in the community.

Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church is located on the northeast corner of Pima and Cave Creek roads in Carefree.

For additional information, call 602-751-8723 or 480-252-1069. Volunteers are also needed; contact Doreen Stallone at 480-502-7662 or Toni DiJorio at 480-502-4991.


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CCUSD principal among nation’s best

Janiene V. Marlow is among 61 outstanding elementary and middle

school principals from across the nation and abroad who have been named as 2013 National Distinguished Principals by the National Association of Elemen-tary School Principals.

Marlow is principal of Horse-shoe Trails Elementary School in Phoenix.

Established in 1984, the pro-gram recognizes public and pri-vate school principals who make superior contributions to their schools and communities. The distinguished principals are se-lected by NAESP state affiliates, including the District of Colum-bia, and by committees represent-ing private and overseas schools.

The principals will be honored Oct. 25 at an awards banquet at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Wash-ington, D.C., as part of a 2-day program, which for more than 20 years has been funded by VALIC. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will provide congratula-tory remarks.

NAESP Executive Director Gail Connelly commended the honorees for being exemplars of successful school leadership.

“Only a principal can move a school from good to great, simul-taneously championing children and uplifting the communities they serve,” she said. “We con-gratulate this class of NDPs for their steadfast dedication to edu-cating our nation’s children to their fullest potential.”

Hypnotic Nov. 6 in Anthem

Mike ”The Hypnosis Guy” Lewenczuk of Hypnosis for Health in Anthem is offering a mesmerizing show Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. to foster food donations to the Foothills Food Bank.

The Curves Fitness Studio, lo-cated at 42302 N. Vision Way, Ste 115, in Anthem has offered to host the event in their classroom space located just behind the workout studio. Cost of admission is at least one non-perishable food item donation per person.

Some audience members will have the opportunity to volunteer and actively take part in a hypnotic journey into the power of their own mind. Hypnosis isn’t limited to the realm of entertainment, said Mike and Deb Lewenczuk of Hypnosis for Health. Stress management, weight reduction and smoking cessation are the most common issues, they said, but hypnosis can also be used to dissolve fears, in-crease confidence, enhance physi-cal skills and abilities, relieve test and performance anxiety, aid with sleeping and even for giving birth.

Space is limited, so register by contacting Kim at Curves at 623-551-5100. More information about hypnosis is available by calling Mike at Hypnosis for Health at 480-626-8217.


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Halloween: The bringer of long, strange, scary traditions

Boo! Are you scared yet? Well, it’s time to get in a spooky mood.

I like Halloween, but a couple (of nuts) in Los Angeles decided to take the holiday just a little too far. They planned a frightful wed-ding: the bride wearing all black,

the groom be-ing carried to the alter in a coffin and the minister dressed up as a devi l! Oh, and the guests had to show up in Dracula-like

costumes. Now there’s a marriage made in H-E—sorry, I keep for-getting that we are a family paper.

I’ve been seeing lots of little ghouls walking around and plenty of jack-o-lanterns to re-mind me that it’s time to make myself a nice, big Bloody Mary. Oops, what I meant to say was, it’s time to try to scare up the ghost of “Bloody Mary” by staring into a mirror that’s in a dark room, by the light of thirteen candles, while chanting “Bloody Mary” thirteen times. The vengeful spirit will then appear at my left shoul-der. The problem is that once you see the spirit, she will either: 1) scratch your eyes out, 2) kill you or 3) drive you insane. I think I’ll pour a really stiff drink and hope for number three.

Did you know that Hallow-een has a long tradition? What started out in the fifth century as, “All Saints Day,” was a day of observance in honor of saints with one weird twist—it was also the day that disembodied spirits

came back to possess the living. The poor spirits had only one chance of an afterlife, and that was to intermingle with the liv-ing on this one particular day, in hopes of possessing a body! The living didn’t want to be pos-sessed and in order to scare these roaming “body snatchers” away, they dressed up in terrifying cos-tumes and paraded around their villages, making a huge racket and driving off the evil spirits. Sound familiar?

Halloween has always been closely associated with the dead. During the ninth century, beg-gars went around to every home in their village asking for “soul cakes” on All Saints Day. The Europeans called this “souling.” These “treats” were given in ex-change for the beggars praying for the dead relatives of the kind people who passed out the cakes, since it was believed that the dead relatives needed plenty of prayer to pass from limbo into heaven. These were the early days of “trick or treat.”

Long before any of these prac-tices, the Irish Celts were celebrat-ing a new year in early November and having various sacrifices, prayer and other spooky ritu-als. Let’s just say, since children may be reading this, that Hal-loween wasn’t always a fun little, harmless holiday. It was serious enough to terrify plenty of people. Imagine having to ward off some bully of a spirit that wanted to possess you!

Did you know that Americans spend $5 billion on Halloween decorations? If you thought Hal-loween was just a fabricated “can-

dy holiday,” think again. This day of devils, ghosts, goblins, witches and all things weird, strange and “dead” has been around a very long time. But for most of us, it’s a day to watch the kids dress up and pass out treats, never to give a thought about some evil spirit trying to possess us. However, it is considered a night when witches congregate, arriving on broomsticks to celebrate with a party hosted by the “horned one.” They sit around, cast spells and make mischief on Halloween, but I wouldn’t worry. I usually dress up as a witch and have never been able to make much magic, although I have scared a few kids.

I’ll be out in my witch’s hat, waiting to see the brave children come up my long, dark drive-way, boldly asking for a treat. Actually, most years no kids show up. Just a few javelinas will come and eat all of my pump-kins that I have placed outside in a festive manner. So much for my decorating efforts. Oh well, if I get bored, I could put my clothes on inside out and walk backwards for 30 paces. If all conditions are “purfect” and I manage to walk backwards in the shadow of the moon and an owl is watching, legend has it that I will turn into a black cat—for one night only. Who needs a costume on Halloween? Have yourself a bowl of candy and a big “Bloody Mary.” Oh, and be sure to be kind to black cats.

Meow for now.Judy Bluhm is a writer and local

realtor who lives in the Anthem area. Have a comment or a story? Email Judy at [email protected].

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Field of contestants narrows in photo contestFinalists have been named in

the 2013 Mountains of the Land Trust Photo Contest.

Among the finalists are Dean-na Bailey, Thomas M. Baker, Mike Burns, Mark Carroll, Jay Chatzkel, Michael Graham, Herbert Hitchon, Bob Hughes, Americo Longo, Jeremy Man-ganelli, Tammy E. Manganelli, Michelle Nicholas and Andreas Schmalz.

Professional photographers Alan Lowy, Kazu Okutomi, Richard Rubenstein, Jerry Sieve and Mike Spinelli reviewed more than 100 photos in order to select 13 entries that best encouraged a deeper appreciation for the char-acteristics of Black Mountain and Daisy Mountain—the landmarks

at the heart of the Desert Foothills communities.

These photos are now on public display for viewing and voting for the “People’s Choice Award.”

The photos were first shown Oct. 26-27 at Anthem Autum-nfest and can be seen until Nov. 1 at the North Valley Regional Library. From there, they will be on display Nov. 4-10 at the Cave Creek Museum. The photos will then move to the Desert Foothills Library on Nov. 11.

Voting for the People’s Choice Award will end Nov. 15, but the display will remain at the library through early December. Voting will also be available on the land trust’s Facebook page.

The photographer’s top picks

and the People’s Choice Award winner will be announced at a Dec. 4 awards reception for en-trants. All photos will be used in the 2014 Mountains of the Land Trust Photo Contest calendar, which will be unveiled at that re-ception. Calendars will be avail-able for sale after that reception. The cover of the calendar will be the People’s Choice Award-winning photograph.

By calling attention to the beau-ty and majesty of Black Moun-tain and Daisy Mountain, Des-ert Foothills Land Trust hopes to emphasize the importance of local land conservation. For more information about the 2013 Mountains of the Land Trust Photo Contest, visit dflt.org.

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Every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. or 11 a.m., North Valley Regional Library in Anthem invites pre-schoolers ages 3-6 to the Story Time Room to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, movement and more as they build their early literacy skills and develop a love of reading.

For toddlers ages 18-36 months, Story Time Room hosts Wednes-day programming at 9:15 a.m. that includes stories, songs and finger plays for children and their parent or caregiver.

Also on Wednesdays, Story Time Room is the place to be for the 0-18-month-old crowd. This “Baby Time” starts promptly at 11 a.m. Programming includes books, lap-sit songs and rhymes, puppets, music and shakers and the parachute. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading. Play-time follows the regular program.

MONTHLYNR/DHCA meeting

The New River/Desert Hills Community Association hosts two meetings each month. A community meeting is held ev-ery second Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m., at the Daisy Mountain Fire Station. Then on the second Thursday each month, the group convenes its town hall meeting from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Tramonto Fire Station. Meetings feature local guest speakers on an array of topics.Library hosts foreign film

Desert Foothills Library will host a different foreign film from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., one Monday each month. For information on the coming events go to dlfa.org. Des-ert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek.Peaceful spirit women’s group

The last Friday of every month, Peaceful Spirit Enrichment Cen-ter in New River hosts its monthly women’s gathering. Members of the group share their journey with each other, gaining insight and inspiration. A $10-$15 donation is suggested, though no one is

turned away for lack of funds.For more information contact

Melanie Dunlap at 623-465-5875, [email protected] or visit the online calendar at PeacefulSpriritCenter.com.New River Kiwanis

The first and third Wednesday of every month, New River Ki-wanis hold their regular meetings at the New River Kiwanis Com-munity Park, 48606 N. 17th Ave. The civic organization is geared toward helping children and is always looking for new members to get involved.Music at Desert Broom Library

The second Saturday of every month, Desert Broom Library invites musicians to come and perform live acoustic numbers between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Music should be family friendly. Bring f liers or other means to adver-tise your group. If interested in performing, email [email protected] or talk to a librarian for more info.Cards, board games social

The third Tuesday each month at Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek is designated for a cards and board games social for adults from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The library has lots of games to choose from including cards, Scrabble, chess, checkers, backgammon, Trivial Pursuit, Cribbage, Yahtzee and more. Games and refreshments brought from home are welcome, too. Coffee available for purchase. No registration needed.Healing session

The third Monday of every month, the Peaceful Spirit En-

richment Center in New River hosts a monthly Healing Circle/Reiki Share from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This group is for individuals that have learned Reiki or another modality of healing. Each par-ticipant will give and receive a healing session. RSVPs accepted.

Desert Broom KnittersKnitters of all ages and skill

levels are invited to gather in the small conference room at Des-ert Broom Library the fourth Saturday each month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. to work on exist-ing projects, start new ones and share tips and techniques. Gen-eral instruction given includes how to cast on, making the knit stitch, purling and binding off at the end of a finished piece. Spe-cific projects are also taught. The group’s leader is an experienced instructor, knitting guild member and established knitwear designer with published original patterns for hand knitters.

Eric Quade photoChristmas comes early — Early Tuesday morning, Outlets at Anthem welcomed from northern California what has been billed as the tallest fresh-cut Christmas tree in the nation at 115 feet, including a 3-foot, handcrafted copper star for the top. A lighting program is scheduled for 6 p.m. Nov. 16.


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ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT1616 WEST ADAMS STREETPHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NO. 04-115925

Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the state of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 11:00am on Monday, December 2, 2013, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, 4th Floor, Room 434B, Phoenix, Arizona, a lease to mine aggregate for a term of 10 years, with provisions to extend the term up to a maximum of twenty years with the written permission of the Commissioner, from the following described lands in Maricopa County to wit:

TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, G&SRM, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONAPARCEL: M&B IN LOTS 1 THRU 3; S2NE; SENW; N2N2N2S2, SECTION 1, CONTAINING 147.72 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.ACCESS PARCEL: M&B THRU E2SE, SECTION 1, CONTAINING 3.23 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, G&SRM, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONAPARCEL: M&B IN SESESW; SE, SECTION 36, CONTAINING 99.83 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.TOTAL ACRES CONTAINING 250.78 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

BENEFICIARIES: PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLSPERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS (INDEMINITY SELECTIONS)

For a complete legal description of the land, prospective bidders are advised to examine the mineral materials application file as well as all pertinent files of ASLD.The appraised unit royalty rate of the aggregate has been established at $0.75 per ton with an annual minimum guarantee of 60,000 tons for a total minimum annual royalty of $45,000.00. The annual rent is $24,400.00. Additionally, the annual plant salvage fee is $7,600.00.Additional requirements and conditions of this sale are available and may be viewed at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona.The complete file associated with the described land is open to public inspection at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Minerals Section of the Natural Resources Division of ASLD at (602) 542-2687. This auction notice is available on the ASLD’s web site at www.azland.gov.Each potential bidder must show ASLD’s representative a cashier’s check made payable to the Arizona State Land Department in the amount specified under Terms of Sale Paragraph (A) below.TERMS OF SALE: (A) At the time of sale, the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) The first annual royalty of $45,000.00 for a minimum annual production of 60,000 tons at a unit price of $0.75 per ton; (2) Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the minimum annual royalty, which is $1,350.00; (3) Annual rental, which is $24,400.00; (4) Annual Plant Salvage Fee, which is $7,600.00 (5) Reimbursable Appraisal Fee, which is $2,000.00; (6) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00; (7) Reimbursable Costs and Expenses not to exceed $12,867.10. The total amount due at the time of sale is $95,717.10 (less $17,367.10 if the applicant is the successful bidder, for a total amount due of $78,350.00). (B) Within 30 days after the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the full balance of the amount bid for the aggregate and pay a Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the purchase price paid for the aggregate less the amount paid under (A) (2) above. (C) Within 30 days after the time of auction, the successful bidder shall be required to pay the actual legal advertising cost, less the amount paid under (A)(6) above. (D) A minimum annual royalty of $45,000.00 or more and a 3% Selling and Administrative Fee of $1,350.00 or more, depending on the unit royalty bid, shall be due and payable in advance or on each anniversary of the Lease. Material extracted over and above the minimum annual production of 60,000 tons shall be due at the unit bid price per ton along with the additional Selling and Administrative Fee on that amount. All such payments shall be applied as a credit to payment for material used, removed, or disposed from the premises during the term of the Lease. Monies so advanced and not credited against payments for materials used shall become the sole property of the ASLD upon termination or expiration of the Lease. (E) No Selling and Administrative Fee shall be collected by the Department if the successful bidder at auction is the beneficiary of the land trust.ADDITIONAL CONDITION(S): (A) The successful bidder agrees to execute the ASLD’s Lease, which shall be dated as of the auction date, within 30 days of receipt, and to perform all the terms, covenants, and conditions thereof. (B) Entrance upon and extraction from subject land shall not be permitted until after the complete execution of the Lease. The purchaser will be required to post a reclamation and damage bond in the amount of $100,000.00 upon execution of the Lease. (C) For additional terms and conditions regarding annual rent and other obligations of the Lessee under the Lease, prospective bidders are advised to examine the lease document, as well as all pertinent files of ASLD.BIDDING INFORMATION: (A) The highest and best bidder shall be determined on the basis of the bidder who pays forthwith the cash deposit and offers the highest royalty rate per unit for the material to be removed from the State land described herein. A bid for less than the appraised value of the aggregate or by a party who has not previously inspected the pit site and/or the associated files and records of ASLD will not be considered. The auction will consist of verbal bidding based on price per ton. (B) All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction and that their representative is authorized to bid and bind the bidder. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the records of local jurisdictions and public agencies regarding this property. (C) Pursuant to A.R.S. §37-240.B, the successful bidder must be authorized to transact business in the state of Arizona no later than three (3) business days after the auction. The successful bidder must sign an affidavit stating it is the successful bidder and sign a Certification Statement pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37 and the Rules of ASLD. (D) If the successful bidder fails to complete the payments as stated in the auction notice together with the additional required fees within 30 days from the auction date, all amounts paid at the time of auction by the successful bidder will be forfeited. (E) In the event of forfeiture, the ASLD Commissioner may declare that the bid placed before the final bid accepted is the highest bid, and that the bidder has five (5) days after notification by ASLD to pay by cashier’s check all amounts due.GENERAL INFORMATION: The ASLD may cancel this sale in whole or in part at any time prior to the acceptance of a final bid. A protest to this sale must be filed within 30 days after the first day of publication of this announcement and in accordance with Article 4.1 of A.R.S. §37-301. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 364-0875. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Joe Dixon (for) Vanessa Hickman State Land Commissioner September 16, 2013

ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT1616 WEST ADAMS STREETPHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NO. 16-117089PERPETUAL RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT

Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the state of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein called ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 W. Adams, Room 434B, Phoenix, Arizona, a perpetual right of way easement for the purpose of Underground Utilities situated in Maricopa County to wit:

TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, G&SRB&M, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONAPARCEL: M&B THRU E2E2 LOT 1; E2E2SSENE; E2E2SE, SECTION 3, CONTAINING 6.56

ACRES, MORE OR LESS.PARCEL: E. 50 FT., SECTION 10, CONTAINING 6.06 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.BENEFICIARY: PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS (INDEMNITY SELECTIONS)For a complete legal description of the land, prospective bidders are advised to examine the right of way

application file as well as all pertinent files of ASLD.Said right of way easement has been valued at $2,400.00 and consists of 12.62 acres, more or less.Additional requirements and conditions of this right of way are available and may be viewed at the Arizona

State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona.The complete file associated with the described land is open to public inspection at the ASLD, 1616 West

Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Rights of Way Section of the Real Estate Division of ASLD at (602) 542-4098. This auction notice is available on the ASLD’s web site at www.azland.gov.

Each potential bidder must show ASLD’s representative a cashier’s check made payable to the Arizona State Land Department in the amount specified under Terms of Sale Paragraph (A) below.

TERMS OF SALE:(A) At the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) The value of

the right of way, which is $2,400.00; (2) A Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the value of the right of way, which is $72.00; (3) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00. The total amount due at the time of sale is $4,972.00 (less $2,500.00 and less $2,400.00 for Advance Deposit into suspense if the successful bidder is the applicant for a total amount due of $72.00).

(B) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder must pay the full balance of the amount bid for the right of way and pay a Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the purchase price for the right of way less the amount paid under (A) (2) above.

(C) No Selling and Administrative Fee shall be collected by ASLD if the successful bidder at auction is the beneficiary of the land trust.

(D) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder shall be required to pay the actual legal advertising cost, less the amount paid under (A)(3) above.

BIDDING INFORMATION:(A) The time of sale shall be deemed to be the time of declaration of the highest and best bidder. The bid-

ding will begin at the total value of the right of way. A bid for less than the value of the right of way easement or by a party who has not inspected the right of way and/or the associated files and records of ASLD will not be considered.

(B) All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction and that their representative is authorized to bid and bind the bidder. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the records of local jurisdictions and public agencies regarding this property.

(C) Pursuant to A.R.S. §37-240.B, the successful bidder must be authorized to transact business in the state of Arizona no later than three (3) business days after the auction. The successful bidder must sign an affidavit stating it is the successful bidder and sign a Certification Statement pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37 and the Rules of ASLD.

(D) If the successful bidder fails to complete the payment as stated in the auction notice together with the additional required fees within 30 days from the auction date, all amounts paid at the time of auction by the successful bidder will be forfeited.

(E) In the event of forfeiture, the ASLD Commissioner may declare that the bid placed before the final bid accepted is the highest bid, and that the bidder has five (5) days after notification by ASLD to pay by cashier’s check all amounts due.

GENERAL INFORMATION:The ASLD may cancel this auction in whole or in part at any time prior to the acceptance of a final bid.A protest to this sale must be filed within 30 days after the first day of publication of this announcement

and in accordance with A.R.S. §37-301.Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by

contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 364-0875. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Ruben Ojeda(for) Vanessa HickmanState Land CommissionerOctober 15, 2013

sions. Each 2.5-hour session will cover 11 merit badges. Registra-tion is required and prerequisites apply. Visit grandcanyonbsa.org to find out more.

Other features of the day’s

activities include a trading post set up with snacks and a raff le with tickets available on the day of the event.

The park is located at 33955 Old Black Canyon Hwy. in Black Canyon City.

For more information, check bcheritagepark.org online.

‘Cool Stuff’ rummage saleCoolwater Christian Church

promises to have plenty of bargains Nov. 8-9 for its annual “Cool Stuff” rummage sale. Clothing for all ages, shoes, chi ldren’s toys, ant iques, linens, sporting equipment, holiday décor, kitchen items, tools, household items are more will be on display each day when the doors open at 7 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Coolwater Christian Church is located at 28181 N. 56th Street, on the southeast corner of Dynamite and 56th Street in

North Scottsdale.All proceeds from the sale go to

community outreach, supporting local nonprofit organizations such as Soroptimist Club of Saguaro Foothills, Habitat for Humanity Central AZ, Foothills Food Bank, Scully Learning Center and the Foothi l ls Caring Corp.

Limited, local pick-up service is available. Those with items to donate or who want more information may contact Renee at 602-499-0532 or Jessica at 480-734-1422.

Talent show auditions near

The Boulder Creek High School PTA is holding auditions Nov. 4-5 for “The Show Off,” the an-nual talent show for grades nine through 12.

Comics, bands, singers, danc-ers, actors, skits, ropers, bike stunts, clubs and baton twirlers are just a sampling of the kinds of talents in demand.

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Town manager selection process concerns councilmanI am deeply concerned about

how the permanent town manager of Cave Creek is being selected. It is time for the town council to alter the process to reflect greater transparency, accountability and understanding of a competent selection process. No other single decision of this council is more important than selecting the best possible permanent town manager.

We now have applications from more than 40 candidates, and the deadline for applications is still a week into the future. This is a far reaching recognition of Cave Creek as a strong community with a bright future. In spite of current unresolved issues about the last election and major legal challenges incurred in the first weeks of the present council, we appear to have a strong pool of candidates.

It is standard procedure in selecting such a critical individual

to have a selection process that involves a broad spectrum of stakeholders. Yet, I see an unacceptable bottleneck in the current process. Four individuals, only two of whom are Cave Creek residents (and the actual residence of a third has been in question) constitute a team that will eliminate more than 90 percent of the applicants. That team includes the mayor and vice mayor of Cave Creek, the interim town manager of Cave Creek and the mayor of Mesa.

Under the current plan, the whole council will be allowed to see all the applications. But at Monday’s council meeting, I was first informed that access would be granted only after the three finalists are selected. This protocol eliminates the remaining five members of the Council from participating in the selection of the final candidates. This is an unacceptable restriction.

I believe that the selection of the finalists should include the whole council and, if possible, several citizens representing different interests of the community. Screening even 40-50 applications is not a difficult task, especially considering what is at stake.

I also advocate a larger pool of finalists who will be introduced to the community and take part in the personal interview process. I propose that the number of finalists should be increased from three to six.

It may be awkward to change our protocols while the process has already begun. But I believe that we can and should correct a deeply f lawed procedure to increase transparency and conform to widely accepted standards in such an important hiring process.

Thomas McGuireCave Creek

Pellegatti: Keep the gate closedSo let me get this straight. The

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However, let’s just say we had an against-the-odds, lottery-win-

ning spill. The fire department in Desert Hills would know of it immediately and would be a first responder in the event. They are just a half mile from the gate, and the gate would be opened before 99.9 percent of the residents in Anthems even knew a disaster had occurred.

About 8 years ago, the school buses were allowed through the gate so the children wouldn’t be on two miles of freeway. Now that North Gavilan Peak Parkway has been completed all the way to

Carefree Highway, even allow-ing access for school buses should be reviewed again as the original safety concerns for school buses are now invalid.

So why keep the gate closed except for emergencies?

• We don’t have the roads to accommodate higher volumes of traffic. If you’ve driven over here in Desert Hills you’ll find paved but bumpy two lane roads wide

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• And you’ll find lots of dirt roads. This makes for a larger potential dust issue for the county and Clean Air requirements

• No bicycle paths or sidewalks• No stop lights or street lights

for night time driving• Few roads even have left turn

lanes like portions of 7th Avenue and 7th Street do, and that’s only at a few intersections

• People riding horses, walk-ing dogs or jogging right next to these roads

Desert Hills harkens back to

the days of rural communities of 50-70 years ago, and we sim-ply don’t need the extra traffic. We already have enough rushed drivers that pass on double yel-low lines, exceed the speed limits by 10-25 mph, tailgate, run stop signs and are impatient with those who drive closer to the posted speed limits and obey the traffic laws. The infrastructure throughout Desert Hills simply isn’t designed to accommodate more of either type of driver. We also like the quieter, less popu-lated atmosphere, which is why we moved here, but that’s another story for another time.

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Artist Meg Harper’s roots trace back to an idyllic beginning.

She grew up in a small town in upstate New York, bright, happy and energetic. Like any other child in that time, of that place, she played in the woods, rode a bike, visited the local pizza place. She headed off to college with aspirations of becoming an archeologist, capitalizing on her love of the outdoors.

The game changer was an art class she attended for humanities credit. Meg graduated a few years later with a bachelor’s degree in painting from the State University of New York at Cortland.

Now, you might think that sounds like an interesting twist on fate … but it gets better.

Meg is not “just” a painter; she is an “inspired reclaimer.” Her canvas ranges from murals on plaster walls of children’s rooms or yoga studios, to furniture, luggage, purses, ceilings, doors and just about anything that sits still long enough to become one of Meg’s “wow-you” painted wonders.

Meg wasn’t always this wild and free. She began her career, in the art world, with a top five ad agency in the Valley. There she honed her skills in communication, marketing, design and sales.

In 2003, she stepped off into the abyss of fine artist and never looked back. Over the last 10 years, Meg has sold more than 600 originals and thousands of prints.

In an effort to reduce her impact on the earth, Meg expanded her painting surfaces to reclaimed materials like old

tin roof, shutters, street signs, card tables, appliance sides and cupboard doors. Her approach is a fresh, stylized, inspirational and an electric blend of acrylic paints that transform animals, people and nature into a fantasy world for the young at heart. Her unique use of color and patterned sprinkled with faux painting techniques is Meg’s signature style. She refers to her pieces as “upcycled” surfaces.

“I believe vibrant colors influence our moods and make us feel good,” she said about her artistic philosophy. “I thoroughly enjoy bringing fun, laughter, joy, peace and happiness to the lives of people that view my paintings.”

Meg’s home studio reflects her upbeat “Carpe Diem” style. The walls are painted a bright tomato soup red and a large bay window facing north embraces her easel.

Led Zeppelin and The Beatles provide rhythm that starts the engine of the next inspirational masterpiece.

Meg also returns to her roots in nature, a portion of the year, with her husband and their transformed 1963 Aristocrat trailer she refers to as the “Studio on the Fly.” March through September will find Meg painting from Montana to Texas, in national forests, backyards, rolling green pastures or next to a quietly whispering creek. October through March Meg is participating in local art festivals in Arizona and New Mexico. She accept s appointments and commissions, the most popular being pet portraits, although she has done family portraits, favorite animals and landscapes.

Meg sells both original and print work from her website at megharper.com. Recently, a family from England purchased Meg’s art at Earth Spirit in Terminal 4 of Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix. The family requested to visit her

home studio where they purchased a number prints and an original. Upon returning to England they contacted Meg, to help her sell her upcycled surfaces in Europe through galleries and festivals.

British Isles art buffs — A family from England recently became full-fledged fans of artwork produced by local artist Meg Harper (pictured on the right).


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The public is invited to attend a pancake breakfast 7 a.m.-11 a.m. Nov. 9 at the Sand-erson Lincoln Pavilion (formerly known as Carefree Gardens Amphitheater), located at 101 Easy Street in Carefree, put on by the Carefree Kiwanis.

More than 500 attended the group’s pan-cake breakfast in April, and the Carefree Kiwanis hope to top that number in No-vember, raising funds for local scholarships and youth programs.

The meal will include not only pan-cakes, but also gourmet sausage, coffee and orange juice. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 14 and under. Tickets can be purchased from Carefree Kiwanis members or at the event. All pro-ceeds will go directly to Carefree Kiwanis

local youth programs.Dozens of Desert Foothills Key Club

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The Kiwanis Club of Carefree helps chil-dren recognize and develop their potential by offering post-secondary scholarships, summer art programs, community science fairs and mentoring, special needs support, youth service organizations and more.

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unlike others in his recent collec-tive. The good guy charm was substituted for a cold, no non-sense attitude as the isolated cap-tain. There was a great scene in the film that showcased Hanks’ ability to be both controlled and unrestrained in an emotional scene though, most impressive-ly, making it look so natural. Barkhad Abdi portrayed the de-termined Muse with convincing force underscored with a subtle sensitivity. These two captains

were surprisingly similar—both secluded men who did their best in a position of authority.

Greengrass did a good job of building the excitement and fren-zy in many scenes in “Captain Phillips.” Though some of those thrilling elements were under-mined by an overlong third act transition, the film still portrayed some great character performanc-es and some interesting insights into the motivations of people in desperate situations.


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HARROP

Republicans and Democrats need to stop ignoring reality

The protectionist pork of sugar subsidies

Many reporters caught up in the bizarre world of official Wash-ington have written extensively on political tactics and implica-tions of the so-called government shutdown and disastrous launch of HealthCare.gov. Typical was a New York Times headline that blared “Republicans, Sensing Weakness in Health Law Roll-out, Switch Tactics.”

But there’s been precious lit-tle analysis about t he underly ing realities that led us to this point. Per-haps that’s because nei-ther political party wants to face up

to those realities. So, instead of substance, D.C. journalists cover politics like junior high school students trying to keep up with who’s in, who’s out, and who likes who.

Admittedly, dealing with reality is hard. But ignoring it is even worse.

For example, many problems with the HealthCare.gov website can be traced directly to a prob-lem with the law itself, not the computer coding. Reports indi-cate that government officials di-rected the site designers to require people to sign up first before being able to explore pricing options. Later, when an upfront way to get pricing information was added, it was structured to deliberately understate the actual costs for most people.

No private business would at-tract customers this way, but it was not a programming glitch. The real problem is that the prices for insurance offered under the “Affordable Care Act” guidelines are just too high to attract con-sumers. The political challenge was how to cover up this reality.

The disconnect can be seen in the president’s sales pitch as well. He points out, correctly, that young healthy Americans should have health insurance because one unforeseen accident could

wipe them out financially.H o w e v e r , t h a t ’ s a n

argument for a relatively inex-pensive major medical policy that covers only the big expenses. Un-fortunately, the president’s law does not allow them to buy such a policy.

This is a problem that com-puter programmers can’t solve. It’s not the website that’s broken, it’s the law. Until consumers are empowered to make their own health care spending decisions, the problems will remain.

A similar problem can be found with Republican efforts to reduce federal spending.

For 4 decades, official gov-ernment accounting policies have been designed to hide the growth of government spending. Famously, Congress has decreed that a reduction in planned spend-ing growth should be deemed a spending cut. On top of that, Con-gress has deemed some spending “uncontrollable,” a category that now includes a majority of the federal budget.

The underlying reality that neither political party wants to address is that three pro-grams account for roughly 60 percent of the federal budget. Those programs are Social Se-curity, National Security and Medicare, and they include au-tomatic spending increases ev-ery single year. There is simply no way to reduce government spending without addressing these three budget items. And if long-term fixes are not implemented, there is no way taxes can be raised enough to cover the spending.

These are the challenges our elected politicians prefer to avoid: finding a way to put consumers in charge of health care choices and reforming the three programs that drive federal spending.

Their failure to address these realities is the reason we are stuck with petty partisan bickering over shutdowns and websites.

To find out more about Scott Rasmussen and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www.creators.com.

Ever notice how some govern-ment programs draw the ire of almost everyone? Conservatives, liberals, environmentalists, liber-tarians, business, labor, consum-ers and grouchy taxpayers are all opposed. Yet these programs go on as though directed by an unstoppable particle beam from a neighboring galaxy. The public rarely sees who in Washington keeps the outrage in motion, and

that’s how “they” get away with it.

The sugar support pro-gram is one such curios-ity. We will get into the “who” and “how,” but

first an explanation of why al-most everyone hates it.

Americans pay about three times the world price of sugar because of a complex farm pro-gram designed to greatly enrich U.S. sugar growers and proces-sors, in actuality a handful of families. Among other things, it limits imports of far cheaper sugar from impoverished Carib-bean countries. It provides tax-payer-backed loans: If prices slip, then the borrowers repay their loans with sugar, which taxpayers must sell at a loss or store at their own expense.

In sum, the policy provides a government-guaranteed income to cane sugar producers in Florida and sugar beet growers in Min-nesota and Michigan. Who pays? American consumers, for start-

ers. The manipulated price of sugar amounts to a tax estimated at $3 billion a year.

The domestic sugar industry argues that 142,000 jobs would be lost if the sugar program ended. But the Commerce Department reported in 2006 that inflated sug-ar prices kill three manufacturing jobs for every sugar-growing and -processing job saved.

Many U.S. candy-makers have seen no choice but to move fac-tories and their jobs to countries with normal sugar prices. Among the examples: Atkinson Candy Co., of Lufkin, Texas, recently sent most of its peppermint candy production to Guatemala.

“It’s a damn shame,” company President Eric Atkinson told The Wall Street Journal. He had to move 60 jobs to Central America that should have stayed here.

Jelly Belly Candy Co., based in Fairfield, Calif., has again ex-panded its factory in Thailand.

Sugar makes up half the cost of the product, Jelly Belly Presi-dent Bob Simpson said. High U.S. sugar costs have forced him to raise his prices several times over the past 10 years.

Reluctant to take their small family-owned businesses to other countries, domestic candy-mak-ers had been reducing the amount of sugar in their product. It is no accident that from 2002 to 2012, imported candy contained 33 per-cent more sugar.

As Congress debated last spring whether to continue the program, Big Sugar’s lobbying force, the American Sugar Alliance, ran an ad in The Washington Post,

hotly headlined “Big Candy’s Greed.” The candy-makers, the ad charged, were trying “to boost their already bloated profits.”

In Florida, meanwhile, the gi-ant sugar plantations—propped up by taxpayers and abused con-sumers—dump fertilizer runoff into the Everglades, threatening the state’s precious water sources.

It should surprise no one that the American Sugar Alliance greatly out-spent the confection-ers to win the affections of our elected representatives. Thus, in a recent close vote, the House again saved the program. Followers of partisan politics will be intrigued to see so-called liberals combin-ing with so-called conservatives to preserve this travesty.

On the Democratic side, Florida Reps. Debbie Wasser-man Schultz and Alcee Hast-ings both voted for the program. On the Republican side, House Speaker John Boehner and Rep. Frank Lucas, of Oklahoma and chair of the House Agriculture Committee, also voted in favor. As he backed the government shutdown, Lucas was speech-ifying for a budget “that re-duces spending and eliminates waste and abuse in government programs.”

How the politicians get away with this is simple: The vot-ers aren’t paying attention. Only when they do will this absurdity stop.

To find out more about Froma Har-rop and read features by other Creators writers and cartoonists, visit the Cre-ators Web page at www.creators.com.


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AUTOS 1964 to 1972 classic sports car, muscle car wanted by private party running or not. 480-518-4023BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ATTN: 29 SERIOUS PEOPLE to work from anywhere using a computer. Up to $1500-$5000 PT/FT. www.pticoncepts.com. (AzCAN)

CABLE/SATELLITE TV DISH TV Retailer. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.) SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800-318-1693. (AzCAN)DirecTV: Over 140 channels only $29.99 a month. Call Now! Triple savings! $636.00 in Savings, Free upgrade to Genie & 2013 NFL Sunday ticket free!! Start saving today! 1-800-644-2857. (AzCAN)

GARAGE SALESParking lot sale. Sat November 2nd 9 am participants welcome. Bring your vehicle and table. Gizmos parking lot 623-465-1020

HELP WANTEDBarista with experience for busy coffee shop at Carefree Hwy and 7th St. E-mail resume to [email protected] 10/30 Carefree Resort & Conference Center seeking Full & Part Time Restaurant Servers, Bussers, On Call Banquet-Servers, & Evening Maintenance Technician. Benefits: Free Employee Meals, Medical and Dental Plans, Paid Time Off & Holidays available for Full Time Employees. Apply with Application at Front Desk or please send resumes [email protected] YOUR JOB Opening in 85 AZ newspapers. Reach over 1 million readers for ONLY $330! Call this newspaper or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN)Rock Springs Café is hiring!! All positions. Apply in person.

Denny’s in Anthem is now hiring cooks and dishwashers. We offer competitive pay, flexible schedules, and opportunities for advancement. Please appy at 4121 W. Anthem Way (I-17/Anthem Way). 623-551-2704. EOE

A Wild Hair Salon is hiring. Cosmetologist and nail tech. Looking for hard working professionals. Bring resume 39510 N Daisy Mountain dr #164 Anthem az 85087

Independent Advertising Sales Executives! We are looking for experienced, hard-working Print Advertising sales executives to join our Professional Sales team in the North valley. A successful candidate will be an experienced outside sales professional , preferably in print media, an excellent communicator, verbally and in writing, passionate about details, honest and have the willingness to prospect and make cold calls. Please email resume to: [email protected]

Part time secretarial work in Desert Hills for Adult Care Home. 8-12 hrs a week. Must know Word, Excel, and medical terminology. Please call Ronnie 480-244-5326

Immediate openings for shippers at a busy pharmacy in North Phoenix. 7th St/Carefree Hwy. No weekends. No experience needed. Please email your resume to [email protected] or fax to 623-582-2426

Immediate openings for bottle washers at a busy pharmacy in North Phoenix. 7th St/Carefree Hwy. No weekends. No experience needed. Please email your resume to [email protected] or fax to 623-582-2426

Immediate opening for a File Clerk at a busy pharmacy in North Phoenix. 7th St/Carefree Hwy. No weekends. No experience needed. Please email your resume to [email protected] or fax to 623-582-2426

FT Operators for Tour/Charter Co. Sign-On, Safety Bonus! Per Diem. CDL w/P end. EOE. All Aboard America! 480-222-6944

ENTER TO WIN A CUSTOM OC Chopper! Southwest Truck Driver Training. GI Bill accepted! Use your GI Bill to get your CDL and EARN $35K your first year! Pre-Hire letters before you even begin training! Call today for info and details on how to win an OC Chopper!! Phoenix: 602-904-6602 OR Tucson: 520-216-7609. www.swtdt veterans.com. (AzCAN)

Part time Caregiver/cook. Starting 9.00/hr. DPS card - CPR & TB Required. Contact Ronnie 480-244-5326GORDON TRUCKING, INC. CDL-A Drivers Needed! A better Carrier. A better Career. Full time, Part time positions. Consistent Miles & Time Off! Full Benefits, 401k, EOE. Call 7 days/wk! GordonTrucking.com 866-837-5997. (AzCAN)METAL STUD FRAMERS, Drywall Hangers and Tapers needed for commercial projects. Phoenix metropolitan area. Must be experienced & own tools. Hiring immediately. Call 602-716-0632. (AzCAN)EARN $500 A-DAY: Insurance Agents Needed; Leads, No Cold Calls; Commissions Paid Daily; Lifetime Renewals; Complete Training; Health/Dental Insurance; Life License Required. Call 1-888-713-6020. (AzCAN)

INSTRUCTIONAIRLINES ARE HIRING. Training for hands on Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified. Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-314-5370. (AzCAN) MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES needed! Train to become a Medical Office Assistant. No experience needed! Online training at SC Train gets you Job Ready! HS Diploma/GED & PC/Internet needed! 1-888-926-6058. (AzCAN)

LIVESTOCk & SuPPLIESTRIPLE R HORSE RESCUE is a 501(c)3 non profit organization. We rehabilitate and adopt out local horses that have been abused, neglected or rescued from slaughter We are in need of donations and sponsors to help with feed and vet care. Volunteer opportunities are also available. For further info, please call 602-396-8726.Saddle & Tack Repairs. Western & English plus Racing saddle too. 30 years exp. Buy-Sell-Trade. 23yrs same location. Circle Mtn Rd & 18th St. 623-465-7286V O L U N T E E R - S P O N S O R -ADOPT! Dreamchaser Horse Rescue offers a myriad of volunteer opportunities. Please consider joining our Dreamchaser family! We need animal lovers who are willing to help with everything from ranch chores to fundraising! We have sanctuary horses who need sponsors, and horses available for adoption. Come see us: w w w . d r e a m c h a s e r - horserescue.org or Susan at 623-910-6530 Free delivery of shavings, cow & horse mixture great for arenas or fertilizer 480-595-0211

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MISC WANTEDFree Clean fill dirt wanted near New River and Circle Mtn. roads. Some rocks OK 847-738-1194Wanted: CASH PAID for guns, wagon wheels, wagons, anvils, wooden barrels, western antiques. 623-742-0369 / 602-214-5692

PETS & SUPPLIESREMEMBER TO ADOPT! Maricopa County Animal Care and Control 602-506-PETS www.pets.maricopa.govRattlesnake proof your dog now. Snake proofing for all breeds of dogs. New River location. 480-215-1776 www.vipervoidance.comSheltie & Collie rescue have beautiful dogs for adoption. 480-488-5711 SundustSDA @aol.com

SERVICES OFFEREDExperienced Spanish teacher available for tutoring $40/hr 602-478-7654 [email protected] D & G Scrapping. Any metal, old appliances, AC units. Call 602-920-4989

HOME WATCH & CONCIERGE FOR PART-TIME RESIDENTSLeave this summer knowing that your property is being cared for. Local, Reliable, Bonded & Insured www.northvalleyhomeservices.com 480-567-6029

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Hawkeye Handyman Service. Can meet most homeowners needs, drywall repair, painting, electrical, flooring, plumbing, trim work, stucco & gate repair, Landscaping & irrigation repair, & much more. free estimates Call Mike 623-986-1687

Dave’s Mobile Trailer Service - Inspect / Repair / Replace - Grease Seals, Bearings, Magnets, Brakes & Weld & Electrical Repairs. www.davesmobiletrailerservice.com 602-361-6551

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FSBO 6955 E Burnside Trail Scottsdale AZ Custom 3,978 sq ft home on lg lot Blt 2000 Ext lg 3 car gar PoolSpa $1,050,000 Call 480-215-4452 MLS 4960353

LAND FOR SALENew River Land Sale. 360 degree views, 2200ft elevation, underground electric and water. 1 to 19 acres available. Located at the base of Gavilan Peak. Can build to suit. Call 623-680-1017

4 ACRES with views of majestic Bradshaw Mountains. Situated at the end of road. Area of custom site built homes. Area of 30 gallon a minute wells. Property does have its own well and electric. Close proximity to Agua Fria river bed. Easy commute to Prescott, Flagstaff or Phoenix. Rural living yet close to shopping, hospital, schools, colleges and other amenities. Priced to sell quickly at $160,000. Call kay 928-710-4193

57 ACRES, $57,900. Prescott area, Ruger Ranch. Electric, private road, mountain top with amazing views. 1st come basis. Financing & ADWR report available. Call AZLR 1-866-632-0877. (AzCAN) LENDER REPO SALE. 10 acres, $14,900 (original price $24k). Show Low, Windsor Valley Ranch. Beautiful high elevation land, quiet county maintained road with electric. Minutes to fishing, nearby skiing, must hurry. Financing & ADWR report available. Call AZLR 1-866-552-5687. (AzCAN)

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temporary tattoos for kids. Bathtub racesHomemade bathtubs will race

down the street for the grand prize at noon just east of Big Earl’s Greasy Eats restaurant. During the race, one person acts as the driver while the other is the tub’s pusher. The bathtub races are at-tended by thousands of spectators who place bets on their favorite team of racers.

Pig racesA nationally renowned group

of celebrity piglets make their way to Phoenix each year on tour for the state fair and Wild West Days. There are three show times for the races this year, beginning Satur-day at 3:30 p.m. at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral. Visitors can bet on their favorites as there will be a complete betting booth and track. A half-time show and prizes will also be provided.

Thieves MarketThe popular Thieves Market

showcases Western goods, attire and more.

Arizona Cowboy Mounted Shooters Association

See the multi-talented mounted shooters race on championship horses while shooting at targets.

Bull festA Wild West bull fest with live

bull riding competitions will take place at the Buffalo Chip.

Live musicCountry music acts will be

headlining at many locations throughout the town all weekend.

In addition, Cave Creek will challenge Scottsdale as the West’s most Western town. Visitors will have the chance to see the Cave

Creek Mayor Vincent Francia challenge Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane to a quick draw shootout Nov. 2 at noon at the Horny Toad; Cave Creek Vice Mayor Adam Trenk and his town posse will challenge Scottsdale Vice Mayor Suzanne Klapp and her council at a round of horse soccer at the Hogs & Horses area at 1 p.m.; and Cave Creek Town Clerk Carrie Dyrek will challenge Scottsdale City Clerk Carolyn Jagger to an old fashioned pig race at Harold’s Corral at 3 p.m.

During Saturday’s activities, one side of Cave Creek Road will be closed to vehicular traf-fic. Only wagons, horses and foot traffic will be permitted.

Plenty of entertainment op-tions are also on tap for Sunday as part of Wild West Days. To name a few, at the town’s arena,

Jan Marrou will sing the National Anthem (11 a.m.), horse soccer will be played (10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.), there will be wild horse taming (1 p.m., 2:30 p.m.), trick riding by Brian Bausch (1:30 p.m.) and barrel racing (3 p.m.).

Wild West Days, now in its 10th year, is an annual experience hosted by the Cave Creek Merchants & Events Association, a nonprofit business-to-business entity serving the businesses and organizations of Cave Creek. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit charitable horse and other related organizations in the community to help preserve the community’s Western heritage. A comprehensive list of scheduled events and activit ies wil l be updated on l i ne a t w i ldwe s td ays cavecreek.com.

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Submitted photoOne wild ride — Featuring kids trying to ride sheep to a finish line, “mutton bustin’” will take place Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. at The Buffalo Chip Saloon in Cave Creek.


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Little Bit is a female, spayed Brown Tabby between 2 and 3 years old who is up to date on her shots and ready for her new home. She was found abandoned in New River. She is super sweet and friendly. Little Bit gets along great with kids, dogs and other cats. A very loving lap cat, this tabby would make a great addition to most any family. Contact [email protected] to meet Little Bit.

For information on other cats and dogs needing homes, check out Anthempets.org or facebook.com/anthempets. The nonprofit group, serving the North Valley since 2005, can also be found online at twitter.com/anthempetsaz or by emailing Anthempets@yahoo.

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Can you love a pet until we find a forever home?Foster parents provide temporary care for cats, kittens, dogs and puppies. Some animals need as

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into a permanent home as well as help prevent overcrowding in our shelter. Anthem Pets is always looking for more foster homes, especially throughout the busy spring and summer seasons.

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