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Fire crews, forest service extinguish 15-acre brush fire in New River

NEW RIVER – A 15-acre brush fire burned in the area of New River and Fig Springs Roads on April 7. Crews were able to contain and extinguish the fire within about three hours. It is not known yet what sparked the brush fire.

DMFD Battalion Chief Dave Wilson noted that Daisy Mountain Fire was dispatched at about 1 p.m. on April 7 due to a report of smoke in the Fig Springs area.

“En route, E145 noted a large amount of smoke in the area and requested additional units to assist,” Wilson said. “A 1st alarm assignment was dispatched that included six Engines, six Brush Trucks (off road fire trucks designed for rough terrain), two

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BRUSH FIRE continued on page 9

DMFD photoOn April 7, fire crews battled a 15-acre brush fire in the Fig Springs area. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Councilman Mark Lipsky resigns after town manager’s

contract is renewedTARA ALATORRE

STAFFCAVE CREEK – Cave Creek

Councilmember Mark Lipsky resigned publicly on Monday, April 4, during the town council meeting, right after it narrowly approved the renewal of a one-year employment contract for town manager Peter Jankowski, in a 4-3 vote.

Cave Creek Town Clerk Carrie Dyrek says that she has received Lipsky’s resignation papers, but is waiting to hear from the town attorney on whether or not the town council has to approve his resignation at the regular meeting on April 18, 2016.

Vice Mayor Steve LaMar and council members Susan Clancy and Lipsky voted against renewing the contract, with mentions of tensions that arose during the earlier executive session regarding the particular topic. The approved employment contract with Jankowski will extend through June 30, 2017, including a three percent raise in his yearly salary, upping his salary from $134,685 to $138,725, and employer match contributions up to $25 a day, per pay period into a 457 retirement plan.

LIPSKY RESIGNS continued on page 8

Community mourns the loss of former Carefree mayor

CAREFREE – Town of Carefree staff announced on April 7 that former Carefree mayor David Schwan passed away on April 6.

In the announcement, Carefree staff noted that David Schwan served the Town of Carefree and its residents tirelessly and unselfishly for twelve years. As his initial assignment, David served as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and later as a member of the Town Council and finally as the Mayor. He was appointed mayor by the Town Council in 2009 and was elected as mayor in 2011. David leaves

behind a legacy of outstanding

analytical thinking and warm

personal relationships with the

many people with which he

dealt throughout Carefree. In February of 2015, David

was diagnosed with ALS, causing his resignation from office. With characteristic modesty and concern for others, upon his resignation David wrote to the residents and Town Staff of Carefree: “…thank you to the citizens of Carefree! I have had the privilege of serving you for over 12 years on committees, Town Council and as mayor. It has been a privilege, an honor and a most rewarding experience. Please know that

Pictured: David Schwan

MAYOR continued on page 9

Desert Foothills Family YMCA to hold Healthy Kids

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SCOTTSDALE – The Desert Foothills Family YMCA is inviting the community to come out for Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m.-12

p.m. This free community event

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Carefree featuring first installation from new

artist-in-residenceTARA ALATORRE

STAFFCAREFREE – The Town

of Carefree featured its first art installation from its new artist-in-residence, Ray Villafane, displaying large sand sculptures in the Carefree Desert Gardens earlier last week, with a larger display that will start this May, which will last through the summer.

Villafane, who is a world-renowned sculptor especially known for his elaborate pumpkin carvings, recently relocated to Carefree after he entered into a

partnership with the town and it was unanimously agreed to pay him for several sculpture displays through 2017. Visitors can expect larger-than-life sand sculptures, expected to bringing national attention to the small desert town.

“I love Carefree and its beautiful Desert Garden, it’s a playground and inspiration for me,” Villafane said about his new partnership with the town.

The first sculpture Villafane

installed last week used around 15-tons of washed river silt, which is a super fine material that allows for great detailing for sculptures. The next sand sculpture will be made from 20-tons of washed river silt, and will display on May 15, in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion through August, with free admission.

This was following the overwhelming success of Carefree’s partnership with Villafane in creating an “Enchanted Pumpkin Garden” display this past October

that attracted people from across the country and gained national press.

Villafane is has also taken up rock balancing, which is also on display in Carefree in the Desert Gardens.

For more information, visit www.carefree.org/352/Sand-Sculpting-Exhibit.

Photos courtesy of Town of CarefreeTaking flight! Pictured above is Ray Villafane, at work on a sculpture. Pictured below is the sculpture, which is expected to be completed this week.

New River ranch residents welcome owl family residing on their roof

NEW RIVER – Whoooo are the cutest owlet babies? These guys!

New River photographer Ann Ordway has been keeping an eye on the ‘Owlway Family’ that is nesting on the roof of her house, and she was able to snap photos of the babies, staying far enough away to not ruffle the feathers of the new parents.

Ordway has been visited by ‘Mr. Owlway’ for the past three years, and she notes that this Great Horned Owl lost his mate two years ago. This year, he found a new partner. After patiently watching over two

eggs, the Owlways are now the proud parents of two strapping owlets.

In a few months, the owlets will have grown enough to start testing out their wings and flying on their own. They’ll stay with their parents for a few months beyond that time. We hope that when they leave the nest for good, they’ll be back to visit!

Ann Ordway photos


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community newsAnthem to host Go Green Recycling Event

ANTHEM – Anthem residents are invited to attend the Anthem Community Council’s semi-annual Go Green event on April 23, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., at the Anthem Community Park lower parking lot, 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy.

Participants must provide one form of Anthem residency identification before recycling items. Residents are asked to enter from Whitman Drive and exit onto Gavilan Peak Pkwy. in order to assist with traffic flow; they must be in line by noon to participate.

Items that can be recycled at the event include electronics, personal documents, paint, prescription and non-prescription drugs, and plastic, metal, and glass-based recyclable items. Pro-Shred will provide secure destruction of household sensitive materials including bank statements, check stubs, and credit card offers (limit five banker boxes). Big Brothers/ Big Sisters will assist residents with clothing donations and provide tax-deductible donation receipts. Acceptable items include clothing, toys, linens, and small household items such as lamps, décor, and small functional appliances. Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Office will provide an opportunity for residents to recycle prescription and non-prescription drugs (pills only; no liquids).

Anthem’s diversion rate of trash to recycling is continually improving, up to a record 31 percent, according to Republic Services. Diversion rate is a calculation of recycling tons per month divided by the trash tons per month.

For more information and a complete list of acceptable items, visit OnlineAtAnthem.com/go-green or contact the Anthem Community Council at (623) 742-6050.

Phoenix Head Start program seeks applicants

PHOENIX – The city of Phoenix Head Start Birth to Five Program is now enrolling children for the 2016-17 school

year. This program is a school readiness program serving low-income families living within the city of Phoenix, and a variety of service options are available.

The Early Head Start program is seeking parents or guardians with children from birth to 3 years old and at risk pregnant women to participate in either the home-based program or center-based program through child care partnerships. The home-based program serves children whose parents or guardians are not working. Parents or guardians commit to weekly home visits to educate them about child development and quality parent-child interactions. Pregnant women receive weekly visits and are provided information about prenatal care, oral health, breastfeeding, postpartum depression, mental health, early intervention services, health and nutrition, and other resources. The center-based program provides full-day/full-year childcare serves for parents or guardians working or attending school full time.

The Head Start program is looking for children 3 or 4 years old. Parents or guardians of children with special needs or concerns about their child’s development are always encouraged to apply for this school readiness option. The center-based preschool program offers children from diverse backgrounds active learning activities, nutritious meals and snacks, health screenings, and mental health services. Service options vary by site and community, but include such options as a full school day, childcare extended days, and half day options.

The involvement of parents or guardians in education, program planning, and operation is an important part of school readiness and the Head Start program. Parents or guardians play an active role in all aspects of the program. Through parent or guardian engagement activities, families are encouraged to create stable, supportive environments to help their children learn and grow. This may include securing employment, housing or other

identified family goals. Families must meet federal

income guidelines for family size to be eligible to enroll in these educational programs.

For more information, call Early Head Start at (602) 495-7050 or Head Start at (602) 262-4040 or visit phoenix.gov/headstart.

Veterans’ photos to be taken for Veterans Memorial event

ANTHEM – The Anthem Veterans Memorial Support Team has announced that it has set two new dates in which photos of local veterans will be taken. The photos will be posted on the Anthem Veterans Memorial Web site and used at the Veterans Day event and fifth anniversary of the dedication of the Anthem Veterans Memorial, Nov. 11, 2016.

Photos will be taken at the Anthem Civic Building on May 21, 9-11 a.m. in the Game Room or Oct. 15, 9-11 a.m. in Room 2. The AVMST thanks Mike Spinelli for donating his time and talent to take the veteran photos.

The AVMST also is collecting photos of veterans commemorated in the Anthem Veterans Memorial. These photos will be posted on the Anthem Veterans Memorial Web site and used at the Veterans Day event and fifth anniversary of the dedication of the Anthem Veterans Memorial, November 11, 2016.

Photos of veterans commemorated in the Anthem Veterans Memorial may be emailed to Elizabeth Turner at [email protected] or a copy of the photo may be mailed to Elizabeth Turner, c/o Anthem Community Council AVMST, Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way, Suite 201, Anthem, AZ 85086.

To learn more about the AVM the Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies, visit OnlineAtAnthem.com/AVM.

County Board of Supervisors appoints Interim County Manager

NORTH VALLEY – The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors selected Chief

Financial Officer and Assistant County Manager Shelby Scharbach as Interim County Manager last week.

Scharbach began her employment with Maricopa County in 1993, and was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2009. She also serves as Executive Director of the Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority.

A nationwide search is in process for a permanent county manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the nation’s fourth most populous county. Maricopa County is home to more than 60 percent of the State’s population and employer to more than 13,000 workers.

Long-time county employee Tom Manos, the current County Manager, announced his retirement intentions in February. His last day of employment will be May 1.

Anthem Youth Advisory Council to begin recruitments this month

ANTHEM – The Anthem Youth Advisory Council has been working for the past two years to help make Anthem a great community and to provide insight on what Anthem’s youth would like the community to offer.

Launched in 2014 as an initiative of the Anthem Community Council Board of Directors, the AYAC allows youth entering grades 7-12 to serve their community, develop leadership skills, and become a voice for Anthem’s younger population.

New members for the AYAC are now being sought, and recruitment for the 2016-17 terms will begin on April 25. Application packets will be provided to area schools and others connected with youth, as well as posted at OnlineAtAnthem.com. Members of the AYAC represent all area schools and the homeschool community.

Interested youth must complete an application and submit responses to a set of essay questions. Youth will then interview with a panel of advisers composed of ACC


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Interested youth and their parents are invited to an informational session at 5:30 p.m. May 4 at the Anthem Civic Building. AYAC advisers and current members will discuss the group and the application process, including an emphasis on each element of the application packet.

In previous years, AYAC recruitment has been conducted in the fall. This year, the spring application period will allow for members to participate in team-building activities over the summer before launching into full operation when the new school year resumes.

New members will be officially seated at the June 22 ACC Board of Directors meeting. Their terms will run until May 2017.

For more information about the AYAC, visit OnlineAtAnthem.com/AYAC or contact Jenna Kohl at (623) 752-6064 or j k o h l @ a n t h e m c o u n c i l . c o m .

Parents Night Out set for April 22

ANTHEM – Enjoy a night out on Friday, April 22, during the next Parents Night Out at the ACC Community Center. Parents can drop off children ages 3-10, starting at 6:30 p.m. and running until 10 p.m. the evening includes a pizza dinner and a variety of games and activities.

Cost is $15 per child, and a multi-child family discount is available. Registration deadline is April 17. All children attending must be potty trained.

For more information, call the Community Center at (623) 879-3011.

Phoenix Youth R.I.S.E. program accepting applications

PHOENIX – The City of Phoenix is conducting a Call-to-Action for business leaders to participate in creating summer internship opportunities. Phoenix Youth R.I.S.E. (Reach and Invest in Summer

Employment) is actively recruiting local businesses, non-profits, philanthropic, and government agencies to create internship opportunities for Phoenix youth this summer. Business leaders can provide opportunities for youth ages 16 to 24 to get “real-world” work experience while learning aspects of business and providing pathways to future employment. Businesses will benefit from untapped talent at no cost to their budget. The program offers pathways to future employment for the interns and businesses.

The Phoenix Youth R.I.S.E. Summer Internship program is fully paid by General Purpose Funds and businesses will not be responsible for paying for the youth who work at their work site. The 5-week, up to 40 hours a week, internship program will start June 27 and run through July 29. More than 130 youth are expected to participate in this program.

Business and youth applications are available for pick up at Phoenix City Hall, 200 W. Washington St., 19th or 20th FL and can also be downloaded at phoenix.gov/econdev/Arizona-at-work/youth. Business applications will be accepted until June 3. In mid-June, supervisors and mentors will be provided a two hour orientation to learn about program expectations and to meet their youth intern. The youth application deadline is May 20 at 2 p.m. Both applications may be returned at City Hall on the 19th or 20th Floor or submitted to [email protected].

Call (602) 534-3794 for more information.

Gelco Products celebrating grand opening of new showroom

ANTHEM – Gelco Products has opened a new showroom in Anthem at 4220 W. Summit Walk Ct., and they’re holding a grand opening to celebrate. Gelco Products produces a patented line of ergonomic seat cushions designed to relieve back pain and help users be

more comfortable when seated. The grand opening starts

this Friday and will continue throughout April. Gelco Products will be offering product demos showcasing a variety of products and will include an opportunity to speak with the founders of the company. The April 15 celebration will include live music, food and beverages, and a product raffle; events will run from 9 a.m. until closing at 4 p.m., or whenever customer traffic ends.

Gelco Products has been doing business in Anthem for over 10 years; they’ve previously sold products through The Sharper Image, Hammacher Schlemmer, and via phone and online orders. This new showroom will give customers the chance to see products in person and discuss what they need.

For more information on Gelco Products, call (623) 225-9965 or visit www.gelcoproducts.com. The showroom is located at 4220 W. Summit Walk Ct., in Anthem.

I-17 to be closed intermittently for rockfall roadwork

NORTH VALLEY – Heading up north soon? Be prepared for nighttime roadwork.

A project to reduce the potential for rockfall in a quarter-mile section of northbound I-17 between Camp Verde and Flagstaff will require closures of up to 30 minutes overnight, starting Sunday, April 17, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Intermittent closures will occur northbound near milepost 292 approaching McGuireville, starting Sunday, April 17, and ending at 6 a.m. Friday, April 22 and starting Sunday, April 24, and ending at 6 a.m. Friday, April 29. The project area is between Middle Verde Road (Exit 289) and the Rimrock/Lake Montezuma/Cornville exit at milepost 293. Southbound I-17 traffic will be unaffected.

To stay up to date with the latest highway conditions around the state, visit the ADOT Traveler Information System at az511.gov.


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JUDY BLUHMAre you ready for the Big

Day? That’s right, the deadline for filing your taxes is looming and it is causing quite a few Americans to become anxious and upset (if you owe) or deliriously happy if a refund is coming. Since people tend to procrastinate, the ones who owe money usually file at the last minute, file for an extension or rush to the post office just before the stroke of midnight with a “special envelope.” Yes, if you are sending the government a check it might be done with a shaky hand and a slight feeling of nausea, followed by relief then remorse.

Taxation rules are complicated and sometimes downright goofy. And since people are creative, every single tax deduction (real or imagined) has been tried. Breast implants as a tax deduction? Of course! If you are in the “entertainment business.” How about the cost of a gym membership and organic food as a write-off ? Sure, if your work dictates that you must “stay healthy.” One guy deducts his cat’s Vet bills and cat food, since keeping mice away from his barn is “imperative” to his health. Oh, and a man in Phoenix claimed his new built-in swimming pool as a tax deduction because he only swims for “health reasons” and never for fun. In other words, try everything when it comes to saving a dime.

If you are an agent for the Internal Revenue Service, please stop reading immediately. Okay, so a survey conducted by Yahoo Finance claims that thirty-six percent of Americans say that they “cheat a little” on their taxes. This means “harmless” padding of gas mileage to the blatant making up of write-

offs that don’t exist. One agent for the IRS has been quoted as saying that ten percent of all tax returns are pure “fiction” and ten percent of tax returns are complete “fantasy.” Not sure what the difference is, but if that is true it makes we, the American taxpayers, look like a bunch of cheats and liars! And I say that is simply not true.

Taxation has a long (and troubling) history in the world. A revolt almost occurred in England when in 1784 a “hat tax” was started. Lots of women went outside without their headgear, leading to utter chaos and possibly “cultural decay.” The tax was promptly repealed. But what about the current television tax in England? You must pay an annual fee for each telly you own! And if you think our neighbors across The Pond are nutty, what about the five percent tax in Pittsburgh on anything that is considered “amusement” or entertainment? Not a very fun tax! And in New York City how do you like your bagels? Because if they are sliced for you, then they will be taxed once as food and again as a prepared food, which is

a “sliced bagel tax!” Enough! New Yorkers, get a sharp knife!

You see, governments have a long and illustrious history of taxing its citizens for some very important reasons…and some laughable silly reasons. Do you like blueberries? Me too. But in Maine there is a special tax on blueberries so I am glad I don’t live there because I would hate to have to ration my berries. Do you like your pumpkins eaten (like in pies) or just carved for Halloween? Because in New Jersey or Iowa if you are buying a pumpkin to put in a pie you will not be taxed, but if you are carving a face in your jack-o-lantern you will pay a tax.

How do you like your fruit? Hopefully not from a vending machine! Yes, only in California

is it possible to get fresh produce out of a vending machine (is this true?) and then you must pay a 33 percent tax on it! Hold the banana…I will take candy. Good things happen to those who wait. Yep, if you live in New Mexico and are over 100 years old, you are finally tax exempt. Hurray. Every state should do this so we have something to look forward to!

Americans are a funny bunch. The IRS claims that about one percent of people who pay taxes write “odd and insulting” remarks on their checks. So instead of writing the check to United States Treasury, one guy wrote “Unscrupulous Sordid Thieves.” Other folks write things in the subject line by spelling out the acronyms for the IRS, such as “Internal Revenue Sucks.” I do think “I’m Really Sad” is better than “Internal Rear Sores.” Ouch! People, do not do this or an audit will be in your future. Of course, the IRS agents just say they laugh and cash the checks.

Sure, they laugh and we cry. Some people are pushed over the edge of the ledger when it comes to paying taxes. Some

psychologists say there is such a thing as “tax-time anxiety” when people become more nervous and stressed. Well, from fiction to fantasy, it is one heck of a ride around April 15. If you are an accountant, get some rest. If you are getting a refund, spend it quietly and do not brag.

And if you have to pay taxes just try to be happy. It is how this country operates – on our money. So let’s make a toast to “Intense Reality Shock” or whatever makes you smile. Tax Day is almost here, so gleefully plan how to spend your refund or have a stiff drink and write the check. Better luck next year.

Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email Judy at judy @judybluhm.com.

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announces tentative date for LDS seminary vote

ANTHEM – The Parkside Community Association has announced the targeted date for the Parkside Board of Directors to vote on the LDS seminary house variance. The vote is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, April 21, the same date as the next scheduled Parkside Board meeting.

In an April 7 Facebook post, the Anthem Parkside Community Association announced a schedule of targeted dates for the variance.

Targeted dates identified in the post:

• April 6/7 – Send Variance Draft Agreement to LDS Church

• April 13-15 – Consider LDS response and settle on a Final Draft Variance Agreement

• April 13-15 – Publish Final Draft Variance Agreement for Parkside viewing

• April 21 – Vote on resolution to offer Variance Agreement to the LDS Church

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NORTH VALLEY – The Arizona Department of Transportation continues to gather comments for its proposed five-year construction program by reaching out to the public and communities statewide for their input on which projects should move forward over the next few years.

The second public hearing for the 2017-2021 Tentative Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program is scheduled for 9 a.m. Friday, April 15, at the ADOT Administration Building Auditorium, 206 S. 17th Ave. in Phoenix. The monthly State Transportation Board meeting will follow the public hearing.

The 2017-2021 Tentative Program is available for public review and comment at azdot.gov/fiveyearplan, where a “how to read it” guide is available. ADOT welcomes feedback through Survey Monkey at surveymonkey.com/r/CJY36HY, email at

[email protected] and by calling 1(855) 712-8530. The comment period ends at 5 p.m. on May 30.

For this Tentative Five-Year Program, ADOT was able to recommend a few more expansion projects for Greater Arizona because of additional funding through the federal Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, as well as a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant. These projects, aimed at enhancing key freight corridors in Arizona, otherwise would have remained in ADOT’s Development Program as projects not starting until six to 10 years out.

Among ADOT’s suggestions to move forward on a quicker timeline are two Interstate 10 widening projects in Pinal County (segments at State Route 87 to Picacho Peak and Earley Road to Interstate 8), two widening projects along US 93, and the State Route 347 railroad

overpass project in the city of Maricopa. The SR 347 project received a $15 million TIGER grant and a $15 million local contribution to add to ADOT’s $19 million commitment.

Facing growing statewide needs and limited transportation funding from traditional sources, ADOT remains committed to preserving the existing state highway system, which is valued at more than $20 billion. ADOT’s proposal meets its goal of $260 million per year dedicated to preservation work, such as bridges in need of upgrades and pavement in need of repair.

The public comment period includes three public hearings around the state: April 15 in Phoenix, May 20 in Flagstaff, and June 17 in Holbrook. The State Transportation Board will then make its decision in June about what will be in the final 2017-2021 Five-Year Program.

See more information at http://azdot.gov/fiveyearplan.

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“The most consequential vote that this council could make was just made,” said Lipsky immediately following the approval of the contract at the April 4 meeting. “I think personally that this town manager, while perhaps well-meaning has proven to be not up to the job, not competent for the job, lacking leadership abilities, and basically an anchor on the staff as well as the town.”

Mayor Vincent Francia tried stopping Lipsky’s comments directed at Jankowski, saying he should have voiced these types of comments during the earlier executive session, with the other council members becoming visibly uncomfortable with the comments.

Then Lipsky continued shocking the council and residents when he publically

announced his resignation: “Based on that vote, I’m going to resign my seat, and I will give you a couple of weeks to replace me, and be available to you during that period of time, but this is an outrageous vote, and represents an incredible disservice to the town!” Lipsky said.

Vice Mayor LaMar urged the council to move the meeting forward, which they did uncomfortably, finishing out the meeting with Councilman Lipsky and Town Manager Jankowski staying calm until the meeting adjourned.

The town manager’s office was not available for comment regarding Lipsky’s comments or resignation. However, since this is an election year, Cave Creek residents would be voting for council members this August,

despite Lipsky’s resignation.

Pictured: Cave Creek Councilmember Mark Lipsky (far left) resigned at the April 4 Council meeting.

LIPSKY RESIGNScontinued from page 1

their minds and bodies active.Desert Foothills Family

YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families. This year’s event will feature activities and giveaways geared towards fun, safety, nutrition, and healthy living. Event activities will include arts and crafts, face painting, a bounce house, food vendors, and more. Multiple community partners will be in attendance to help showcase all that the YMCA summer programs have to offer; activities will include a sand activity by world renowned pumpkin and sand sculptor Ray Villafane, a petting zoo from A Child’s Joy, and Dan’s Radical Reptile Fun.

As spring turns to summer, Healthy Kids Day is a powerful reminder not to let children idle away their summer days. The YMCA notes that when kids are out of school, they can face hurdles that prevent them from reaching their full potential. Research shows that without access to out-of-school physical and learning activities, kids fall behind academically. Kids also gain weight twice as fast during summer than the school year.

Instead, the Y hopes to focus on wowing them with their potential and make this their best summer ever by staying active and learning. Some of those activities at the Desert Foothills Family YMCA event include healthy eating stations, interactive physical activities including the Suns Interactive

Kia, and boat races at the

pool. The YMCA also will

have an area for families to

sign a water safety pledge

joining the commitment to

preventing drownings.

“The Y believes in the

potential of all children, and we

strive to help kids find the Wow!

factor inside themselves. A

child’s development is never on

vacation and Healthy Kids Day

is a great opportunity to educate

families and motivate kids to

stay active in spirit, mind and

body throughout the summer,”

said Katie Smetana, Executive

Director of the Desert Foothills

Family YMCA.

The Desert Foothills Family

YMCA will be offering a one-

day only membership special on

April 30, along with discounts

to their summer programs with

membership. Free life jackets

will also be provided to anyone

registering for one of their

summer swim lesson offerings

(while supplies last).

YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day

takes place at 34250 N. 60th

Street, in Scottsdale – located on

the Black Mountain Campus.

For more information, visit www.valleyymca.org/desert-foothills.

HEALTHY KIDS DAYcontinued from page 1

In celebration of YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day, the Y offers the following tips to help families

develop healthy habits:

• High Five the Fruits and Veggies – Make sure kids get at least five servings a day, the minimum number nutritionists recommend to maintain healthy childhood development. And to keep kids’ taste buds evolving, have everyone in the family try at least one bite of a new fruit or vegetable at least once a month.

• Foster an Early and Ongoing Passion for Books – Read to and with your kids. Help children read at every age and every stage of their development.

• Team Up for Athletic Events – Set a family goal of great health by teaming up for community or charity events like races, walks, fun runs, bike rides, etc.

• Volunteer Together – Find a cause that matters to the kids. Open their eyes to a world beyond themselves and the rich rewards that come from making a difference.

• Make Sleep a Priority – Doctors recommend 10-12 hours of sleep a day for children ages 5-12 and 7-8 hours per night for adults. Sleep plays a critical role in maintaining our healthy immune system, metabolism, mood, memory, learning and other vital functions.


It’s your community. Get involved. Get invested.

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were immediately notified and responded to assist with the fire. With the assistance of the Phoenix Firebird helicopter crew, ground crews were able to determine early on in the fire that no structures were threatened.

“Access did become a challenge due to the terrain,” Wilson noted. “Firefighters were limited to off road vehicles (Brush Trucks), or made access on foot.”

“The fire was 100 percent contained at 1606 and turned over to Tonto National Forest for mop up and investigation,” Wilson said. “It is unclear how it started; however, the fire is under investigation.”

As warmer weather moves in, brush fires become more common. Daisy Mountain Fire is sharing a comprehensive list of ways to protect your home from brush fires.

DMFD fire prevention tips:

• Regularly clean gutters and roofs. Wash the roof on a regular basis to get rid of dry needles and leaves.

• Have a garden hose long enough to reach most areas on your property.

• Prevent sparks from entering your home. Screen openings to floors, roof, and attic with 1/8 inch mesh. Use a maximum of ½ inch mesh screens beneath porches,

decks, floor areas, and the home itself.

• Install protective shutters or heavy fire resistant drapes.

• Provide a driveway that is wide enough to allow access for the fire engines (12’ wide with a 15’ vertical clearance and a slope less than 5 percent.

• Keep your driveways and access roads well maintained, clearly marked, and include ample turn space near the house.

• Clear a 10-foot area around propane tanks and the barbecue.

• Regularly dispose of newspaper and rubbish at an approved site. DO NOT BURN IT!

• Create a defensible space by thinning trees and brush within 100’ from all structures.

• Do not park non-running vehicles (including trailers, RVs, and boats) around your

home. They are extremely flammable and will burn.

• Store gasoline, oily rags, and other flammable materials only in approved safety cans. Place cans in a safe location away from the base of any buildings.

• Piles of refuse such as old furniture, boxes, and pallets are fires waiting to happen.

• Rake and dispose of leaves, needles, and twigs.

• Remove dead and piled up vegetation, and dispose of it properly. DO NOT BURN IT!

• Keep any stored debris from within 100’ of all your buildings.

• Remove all leaves and rubbish from under any structures.

• Remove ladder fuels (plants that provide a link between the ground and the tree limbs).

• Mow your grass often.

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David also served the North Valley community in numerous volunteer capacities: as a member of the President’s Circle of the Paradise Valley Community College, by working with the Voices of Youth program at Cactus Shadows High School,

representing Carefree at the

Northeast Valley Coalition

Against Methamphetamine, and

as a volunteer with the Foothills

Caring Corps.

Mayor Schwan’s services

will be held Saturday, April

16, 10 a.m., at Desert Hills

Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions

may be sent to the ALS Association

– Arizona Chapter, 360 E. Coronado

Rd. Suite 140, Phoenix, AZ 85004.

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Roadwork safety campaign kicks off National Work Zone Awareness Week

PHOENIX – Flashing orange lights. Bright orange traffic cones. Striped barrels and barricades.

You’re entering a work zone. “The Vest Knows Best” to get through work zones safely. The Arizona Department of Transportation is marking National Work Zone Awareness Week this week, and they’re sharing safety guidelines.

After slowing and merging near the start of the work zone, there’s the flagger with a stop/slow paddle and a fluorescent reflective vest strapped across his chest. Expertly moving traffic safely through the work zone all day, obey this person’s instructions – as ADOT’s work zone safety message declares, “The Vest Knows Best” – because lives, including yours, depend on it.

Up ahead, see that maintenance crew? The highway is their office, so please slow down and focus on the road. This ensures a safe work space for them and keeps you safe, too. That’s especially important because, statistically, motorists are far more likely to die in a work zone crash.

According to the Federal Highway Administration, drivers and passengers accounted for 82 percent of work zone fatalities nationally in 2014, the most recent year with complete data. In Arizona, the number of work zone deaths fell to 11 in 2014 after peaking at

17 in 2013. Despite this decrease in work zone fatalities, there is room for improvement

To achieve that, in conjunction with National Work Zone Awareness Week, ADOT is launching a work zone safety campaign, “The Vest Knows Best,” to protect motorists and those who build and maintain Arizona’s highways.

Follow these tips when traveling through a work zone

to keep everyone safe:

• Pay attention: Observe and obey posted warning signs, as well as flaggers. You can be cited for disobeying a flagger’s directions.

• Expect the unexpected: Speed limits might be lowered, travel lanes could be narrowed or eliminated and people may be working near your travel lane.

• Slow down: Speeding is one of the leading causes of work zone crashes.

• Merge safely: Do it early and carefully or as directed by signage instead of barging into a line of vehicles at the last moment.

• Don’t tailgate: The most common crash in a work zone is the rear-end collision. Don’t follow too closely and, again, slow your speed.

For more information about work zone safety, visit azdot.gov/workzone.


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Cave Creek resident among winners of Arizona Young Artists’ Competition

PHOENIX – The winners of the 17th annual Arizona Young Artists’ Competition have been announced. This competition is a collaboration between the Herberger Theater Center and Center Dance Ensemble that showcases Arizona artists ages 15-19 in the disciplines of Acting, Dance, and Voice.

Winners in the acting category included Cave Creek resident Kelly Hajek, 19, and Phoenix resident Arianna Williams, 17.

In the dance category, Phoenix resident Michaela Horger, 17, won. In the voice category, Phoenix resident Ally Lansdowne, 18, and Tucson resident Daniel Lopez, 19, won the competition.

Through an open call and audition process, twelve finalists were selected to compete in the Finals on Saturday, April 2 at the Herberger Theater Center. The Judges’ Choice winners in each discipline received a $1,000 scholarship to help further their education in the arts. The audience-selected People’s Choice Award winners received $100.

Since its inception, the Arizona Young Artists’ Competition has placed the spotlight on the acting, dance, and vocal achievements of more than

1,500 Arizona students and awarded

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The competition was sponsored by Billie Jo and Judd Herberger, Dick and Peggy Bowers, Debra and Jim Larson, Apatrou Photography, Arizona Broadway Theatre, APS, St. Mary’s Basilica and SRP.

Pictured: Kelly Hajek

Cave Creek Home Expo set for this weekend

CAVE CREEK – The Cave Creek Home Expo is happening this weekend, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, April 17. The expo will be held at Stagecoach Village.

Cave Creek Marshal Adam Stein describes the Cave Creek Home Expo as having everything you need for your home. Over 30 exhibitors will be at the expo, offering a huge variety of items for homes and gardens.

Multiple workshops and demonstrations will be featured at the

expo. Kids will have the opportunity to build and decorate a birdhouse through a Home Depot workshop. Drone demonstrations will be offered, showcasing how drone photography can be used for real estate. Home automation system demonstrations will also be offered. All workshops and demos are free.

The Cave Creek Home Expo was so well-received last year that it’s been expanded this year.

“Last year was so popular, we’ve doing two days this year,” Stein said. He called the expo a great way to “see what Cave Creek has to offer.”

See more information and a full list of exhibitors who will be at the Cave Creek Home Expo online at www.cavecreekhomeexpo.com.

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Kindness in action: Residents team up to buy new skateboard for local boy after his board was destroyed by vandalism

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ANTHEM – Like many 12-year-old boys, Joey Alford loves skateboarding. So he saved up his own money and bought a new-to-him board, which he took to the Anthem skate park last week. While he was there, some older kids asked to try out his board. After he agreed to let them try it, they purposefully snapped the board in two, then refused to reimburse him or even apologize.

Sad and frustrating story, right? But it doesn’t end there. Angry and hurt for her son’s sake, Joey’s mom, KimberlyAnn, posted the story on a local Facebook group. There, she received an outpouring of support for Joey, and numerous people wanted to help make things right.

“I didn’t expect anything,” KimberlyAnn said. “I just wanted to vent a little bit.” She was at the park when the incident happened, but Joey asked her not to step in. Fed up with the bullying behavior of the kids involved in this incident and other incidents she’d been informed of, she posted to vent her feelings and make more parents aware that this behavior was going on.

Joey’s story resonated with multiple local residents, some of whom had had similar experiences as kids.

Martin Bowe, who helped organize getting a new skateboard for Joey, said when he saw KimberlyAnn’s post, he was “just sad.”

“When I was 8 years old, I had my bike taken, and it’s just not cool,” he said empathetically.

Local resident Adam Johnson also saw KimberlyAnn’s post and wanted to help.

“It hit close to home to me,” Johnson said. “When I was a teenager and younger, I was bullied a lot.”

Johnson is a skateboard enthusiast and was a pro skateboarder as a teen. He messaged KimberlyAnn and offered to give Joey two skateboards he had in his garage or help out in other ways. Multiple people were offering to help at that time, and they came together and decided to buy Joey

a new board and support a new local business at the same time; they contacted Bored Apparel & Rides, at the Outlets at Anthem.

Jared Sutherland, owner of Bored Apparel & Rides, said a friend tagged him in the original Facebook post.

“I said, you guys come through the store, and I’ll hook it up. We’ll figure this out,” Sutherland said. “Yesterday, my store just filled up with people from around town. A lot of people pitched in to make this happen.”

Multiple local residents had donated funds for Joey, and Sutherland offered a discount, which allocated enough money to get Joey a new skateboard and accessories.

“He was beyond happy,” Sutherland described. “You could just see it in his eyes and his smile. It was so cool.”

David Coleman also saw KimberlyAnn’s post and helped collect donations and fund the new skateboard. He noted that as a dad, he gets involved with the community and wanted to do “something material to help.”

“Whatever I can do to help these kids understand that life’s not that bad,” Coleman said. “They’re in that stage that they’re being molded.”

KimberlyAnn called everyone who stepped up to help “so gracious.”

“When we showed up at the skate shop, there were a good 15-20 people standing there,” she described. “We were just overwhelmed with the generosity.”

Another local resident gave a board to Joey’s younger brother Tyler, too, and both boys are incredibly appreciative of the generosity. The skate park is their favorite place to be now.

“Last night when we there, the boys were letting a younger kid ride on their skateboards, and they were riding around on his scooter,” KimberlyAnn said. She described that as being what the skate park is all about: being able to share and have fun together.

KimberlyAnn added that more parents have been around the skate park, and additional patrols are in the area to keep an eye on what’s going on throughout the park. Several of the people who helped Joey get his new skateboard also visited the skate park and talked to one of the kids involved in breaking it, which led the boy to apologize to Joey and his mother.

“We want to treat the underlying issue, not just the symptoms,” Bowe, who spoke to the boy, said. He emphasized that the goal of the conversation was to remind everyone that bullying and picking on younger kids is not the way to go. It wasn’t about retribution but about teaching a better way to treat others.

Johnson, who has four children of his own, concurred.

“Bullying is not the way to go,” he emphasized. Johnson and his kids volunteer in the community, and he works to teach his kids that there are always good people out there,

helping others. Several of the people who

helped purchase the skateboard also headed over to the skate park and skated with Joey, too. For everyone who helped Joey, the reward was seeing what a difference they made for a kid who needed a reminder of the good things in the world.

“The kid just had the biggest smile. I’ll never forget it,” Johnson described.

“Joey is so humble and kind,” Coleman said. “He was so appreciative.” Coleman said he would continue to help in cases

like this whenever he could: “Whatever it takes to help the kids in this community.”

“We’ll do the same thing whenever we have the opportunity,” Bowe said. “Just the look on his face – he was just overwhelmed!”

“It was just such a great experience to see the community all coming together,” KimberlyAnn said.

Sutherland said he was glad the story has a happy ending.

“The whole town came together,” he emphasized. “This is a small town – we take care of each other.”

Pictured above: Local residents who helped get Joey a new board. Pictured right: Joey at Bored Apparel & Rides.


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“You learn a lot about what and how you like to paint when you have miles of canvas behind you.” This is an astute observation on “being” a painter by local artist Marless Fellows. Marless owns Saddle Up Gallery in Cave Creek, where the mystery and magic of art happens on a daily basis. Not only does Saddle Up Gallery exhibit a stunning array of provocative works by a diverse variety of artists, it is

also the place Marless has her own studio. What a perfect way to meet her clients, former and new, as well as oversee the various activities happening at the gallery for those of us wishing to explore our creative passions. Marless simply makes art accessible and fun for all of us.

Marless grew up primarily in Arizona; her father was in the Navy, which required the family to move a number of times when she was a child. But there was something about the

vista shadows, brilliant sunsets, and the serenity of the desert’s flora and fauna that called her back. As Marless remembers her childhood experiences, she credits her father for being the first person to influence her in art. “He would draw little cartoon elephants and other figures for my sisters and me, so I picked it up for fun.” Marless didn’t think of making a career out of art until her 30s, when her husband’s grandfather came to stay with them. As she recollects, “He was an amateur artist and enjoyed “creating” as a hobby. He encouraged me to expand my drawing into painting, and the rest is history, as they say.”

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classes at Mesa Community College to begin her foundation in art. She developed an interest for life drawing. Six semesters later, her development of human anatomy and form serve as a firm background for her exquisitely detailed human portraits based in western “cowboy” culture. Following Mesa Community, Marless attended Scottsdale Artist School, where she continued her education in drawing and painting with master artists, from all over the United States. As she recounts, “I began at the beginning and followed through until I completed the most advanced courses.”

To add to her expanding experience and education, Marless loves to visit museums and galleries, where she picks up composition, painting styles, and ideas from both past and present artists. Because her philosophy is, “you can never know everything there

is to know about painting,” Marless continues to attend workshops and Master classes where she constantly updates her techniques. The result is an evolving body of quality work that delights and excites her ongoing and growing client base.

To view a selection of Marless Fellows’s paintings, visit Saddle Up Gallery’s Web site at www.saddleupgallery.com, or drop into the gallery, located at 6140 E. Cave Creek Road #3B in Cave Creek, AZ, Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saddle Up Gallery represents a variety of gifted artists from Colorado,

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Music in May returns for fourteenth season

ANTHEM – Music in May is back for its 14th season. Each Friday, a free concert will be held at the Anthem Community Park. Four bands will perform a variety of classics and modern favorites.

Attendees at these free, family-friendly events are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnics, and flashlights. Food trucks will be on-site for the opening performance, and an ice cream truck will be available at the following performances.

This year’s lineup includes:

May 6: Shining Star

After weather forced the cancellation of last year’s performance, Shining Star is set to make their Music in May debut. The group will perform songs by Michael Jackson, Robin Thicke, Bruno Mars, Beyonce, LMFAO, and numerous others.

May 13: Groove Merchants

This ten-piece ensemble composed of musicians from

across the Phoenix area has established a commanding stage presence through years of performing together. Their wide-variety repertoire boasts tunes from the 40s to today, drawing crowds to the dance floor. Fans of rock, soul, R&B, and contemporary hits will enjoy the band’s high-energy show.

May 20: True to Life

Get ready to dance as this Scottsdale-based group takes the stage. Describing themselves as a high-energy dance and cover band, True to Life has gained

fame performing at venues across the Western United States, as well as on several top-tier cruise ships. For 15 years,

True to Life has entertained audiences with an eclectic mix of music ranging from Top 40 to disco and country to blues.

May 27:

Arizona Moonshine BandAdding a little country

flavor to the lineup, Arizona Moonshine Band brings a fast-paced presence to the stage as they play a mix of today’s hits and yesterday’s favorites. From Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean to Merle Haggard and Johnny

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CAVE CREEK – Nestled among houses in Cave Creek, Dynamite Arena has been attracting snowbirds from all over the world for over 40 years. Since 1972, team ropers have been coming to Dynamite to rope, and it is where many of today’s National Finals Rodeo qualifiers from Arizona got their start. Jim Riley started the first twice-weekly jackpots and four decades later, the tradition is still going.

“This arena kind of sat out here in the middle of the desert, and this is where it was all born,” said Daren Peterson, Co-Owner of Dynamite Arena. “This is what drove team ropers to the state of Arizona in the wintertime, the snowbird season as we call it. But for five months, this a pretty popular spot to be right here in the southwest.”

Dynamite has added a number of specialty ropings through the years, including the Jake Rice Memorial and St. Patrick’s Day Rope for the Green and Gold, Western Horseman Classic, and the annual Title Fights roping. Dynamite along with these ropings have been drawing ropers of all ages in for decades.

“You might come here on a given day at an open roping and find half the people who have been to the National Finals

Rodeo here,” said Ron Walker, a regular roper at Dynamite. “Or you can come on a Wednesday to an over 40 day or on a Friday when they have an over 60, to see people your own age. It’s just a great place to rope and it’s just gotten better.”

In 2014, Dynamite updated the roping arena; this included a BEX Zone heeler area, larger roping boxes, and new lead-up chutes. But this is not the first major change Dynamite has gone through.

“This is probably the third arena,” said Brent White, who has been coming to Dynamite since it started. “The original arena that Jim built was constructed out of railroad ties and v-mesh wire. They re-did and widened that arena and made it pipe and upgraded it

and they actually widened it a third time to my memory and

they’ve added warm up arenas. They’ve always had a good concession stand there, it’s just been a friendly good place to go and a lot of fun.”

During Dynamite’s closing weekend, they had over 360 teams competing. In 2016, Dynamite offered 70 events and awarded numerous buckles, saddles, and other great prizes. For the 21,000 teams competing, there will be anywhere from 400 to 500 head of their own Corriente cattle each roping season. But the history of Dynamite is not only rich in the roping arena but with memories as well.

“My favorite memories are really in my dad’s later years,” said White. “He was unable to still compete but we would come

every Wednesday where he could visit with lifelong friends and rope. Those are my fondest memories of Dynamite, is being able to take my dad with me. I still pull into this arena today and look over in the passenger seat and wish he was sitting there.”

The 45th roping season will start in November and will continue through March of 2017. Whether you are a world champion team roper or just looking for somewhere to practice, there is something for everyone at Dynamite Arena.

For more information on Dynamite Arena, call (602) 721-5027 or go online to www.dynamitearena.com.

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CAVE CREEK – The Cave Creek Town Council held its regular meeting on April 4, and before things started heating up over the renewal of the town manager’s contract, the council approved some procedural items. (See ‘Councilman Mark Lipsky resigns after town manager’s contract is renewed’ on pg. 1 for more on this Council meeting.)

The Cave Creek Town Council held the first of two required public hearings regarding the proposal for the town to extend the state imposed “Home-Rule Alternative Expenditure Limitation Option,” which allows flexibility from the formula-based budget spending limit on Arizona towns.

The Home-Rule Alternative allows the town to have a budget expenditure limit with no ties to the state imposed limitations, and under state law, this alternative must be approved by voters every four years. This item will be placed on the August 2016 ballot

and has been approved by Cave Creek voters since 1999.

“It is flexible, it is whatever the council imposes each year,” said Robert Weddigen, Cave Creek’s Finance Director at the meeting. “This assures there is consistency every year.”

The home-rule benefits allow the town to operate its budget with greater flexibility; in fact, 53 out of 79 Arizona town and cities currently use this alternative. For example, Cave Creek’s 2016 expenditure budget is $17,615,343, whereas the state imposed limit is around $11,200,000, which means the state imposed budget limitation is only 64 percent of what was the town actually needed in expenditures to operate the town, according to Weddigen.

“It doesn’t really fully capture the essence of the town in terms of revenues and expenditures that are necessary to run the town,” he said.

The second hearing will take place at the next town council meeting on April 18, and during that hearing the council will vote on whether to add the home-rule alternative to the ballot this August.

The town council agreed in a six to one vote, with Councilman Ernie Bunch voting no, to reconsider the March 21, 2016 action regarding the first reading of an ordinance that would change parcels from desert rural to a commercial buffer. The item was placed on the agenda by Councilwoman Susan Clancy, and the matter will be placed on the April 18, 2016, meeting agenda for discussion and possible action.

The town council also unanimously approved the official five-year-multi-hazard mitigation plan for Cave Creek, which includes risk assessments for multiple natural hazards, public outreach efforts, and a mitigation strategy that eliminates or reduces the effects of future disasters in the county.

The plan is updated every five years in cooperation with Maricopa County and it must be approved as a resolution by the town before it is sent to the Federal Emergency Management Agency in accordance to federal law.

Council members Susan Clancy and Ernie Bunch voiced concerns that a number of items in the plan had dates older than five years, implying that they had not been updated.

“The flood response plan has not been updated since 2008 based on what you have here,” Clancy said when addressing the Town Marshal who presented the plan. “There has been a lot of construction, a lot of changes, and a lot more homes….I am trying to understand why we don’t update fresh construction and its impact.”

The town marshal responded that her concerns were addressed in the flood mitigation portion of the plan, and conceded there might be one or two items that were not recently updated, but that most of the plan had been updated within the last two to five years.

Despite the town council having concerns over the age of the studies which the plan was relying on, the council unanimously agreed, that although the plan needed some updating, it was better than having no emergency plan.

“I am not sure how effective an overall plan is that relies on data, which is nearly over a decade old at this point, but that is really our fault for not updating our flood plans,” said Vice Mayor Steve LaMar. “I am not sure that is really a reason to vote no on this, because we need help from the federal government and that is the way we do that.”

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NORTH VALLEY – The president of a Phoenix-based water company joined other officials from around the country to tell a Senate panel Thursday that the nation’s aging infrastructure needs help if Americans want a reliable, safe source of water.

“It’s unfortunate that our aging and deteriorating public water systems threaten economic viability and public health,” said Joe Gysel, the president of EPCOR Water USA, in testimony to the Senate Environment and Public Affairs Committee.

The committee was looking at the federal government’s role in supporting water infrastructure, in the wake of problems that resulted in lead-tainted water in Flint, Michigan.

“The American people have a right to expect safe, clean water when they turn on their faucets,” said Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-California, in her opening statement. “Yet millions of homes across America receive water from pipes that date to an era before scientists and public health professionals fully understood the harm caused by lead exposure.

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Witnesses at the hearing included representatives from public and private water operations, large and small, from across the country. For most of them, the message to lawmakers was clear: Local governments need help.

“Give us water, or give us relief,” said Lima, Ohio, Mayor David Berger, who was speaking on behalf of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Berger said the cost of water is borne mostly by ratepayers, but that they are unable to afford increasingly expensive costs of repair and regulation. That is a problem in Lima, where Berger said about a third of the residents fall below the poverty line.

“Local government, not the federal government, is where the job of providing water and wastewater services gets done, and is paid for,” Berger said.

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Combined with 4,500 students, teachers, and chaperones who turned out for the Friday, April 1 Youth Day, the 45,600 total was the second-highest three-day turnout in Expo history.

“We’re thrilled with the public’s interest in the Expo,” said Game and Fish Recreation Chief Scott Lavin. ”We hold this annual event to introduce or re-engage the public with the many wildlife-related and other outdoor recreation opportunities available in Arizona.”

The Expo showcases activities such as fishing, hunting, shooting sports, archery, camping, off-highway vehicle recreation, boating recreation, and wildlife viewing. In addition to the hands-on activities, more than 150 exhibitors were on site, including sportsmen’s and conservation organizations, government agencies, and

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“Despite a number of other high-profile events in the Valley over the weekend, the record Expo turnout shows there is huge interest in learning about the great outdoors,” said Lavin.

For the second straight year, the Presenting Sponsor of this year’s Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo was Shikar-Safari Club International.

Gold Sponsors were Cabela’s, Arizona State Credit Union, and the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Silver Sponsors were Bass Pro Shops, Sportsman’s Warehouse, and HPR Ammunition. Bronze Sponsors were the Mule Deer Foundation and Bill Luke Dodge.

“We’re grateful for the support of Shikar-Safari Club International and all of our other sponsors and exhibitors,” said Game and Fish Director Larry Voyles. “Without their participation, we could not conduct an event such as this. They are helping pass along our outdoor heritage to current and future generations.”

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Next year’s Outdoor Expo will be held March 25-26, 2017, at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. More information will be posted at www.azgfd.gov/expo as it becomes available.

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NORTHERN ARIZONA – Fire officials in Flagstaff are preparing for wildfire season as El Niño unexpectedly left Arizona with dry conditions that can spark fire danger.

Southwest dry this fire season“El Niño was expected

to bring wetter than normal conditions to the Southwest but that’s not what happened this year,” said Brian Klimowski, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Flagstaff.

“Many locations in northern Arizona have had less than 25 to even 50 percent of the normal expected precipitation,” Klimowski said.

Fire season extends from April through June because those are the driest months of the year with windy and warm conditions.

Just how bad the fire season will be depends on whether the state is doused with rainfall, Klimowski said.

Wildfire preparations in Flagstaff

Fire officials in Flagstaff are preparing for a rough fire season, just in case.

“We have been doing a lot of fuel treatments and thinning (of vegetation) around the city to prepare for that eventuality,” said Jerolyn Burne, a specialist with Flagstaff Wildland Fire Management. “It has proven

successful with many wildfires that have been in our area.”

One resident’s wildfire storyThe Schutlz Fire in 2010 led

to evacuations of more than 700 buildings in Flagstaff.

Tina Adams, a Flagstaff resident, said she and her husband were asleep when officials called to tell them to evacuate.

“When the phone woke us up, I went out and looked up at the mountains and I took a picture, and it just looked like an angry face,” Adams said. “I woke up my husband and said come and look, it’s like right in our backyard.”

Adams said the worst part about coming home after being evacuated was seeing how much the mountains were destroyed by the fire.

“It was heartbreaking.”

El Niño’s dry conditions may spur bad Arizona wildfire season

Photo by Kendall Bartley/Cronkite NewsPictured: El Nino storm traveling through Arizona in April 2016.


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REAL ESTATE

NOTICESARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR I. Name: HOME RUN TECH, LLC L-2061096-6 II. The address of the known place of business is: 15560 N. Frank L. Wright Blvd., B4-5265, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 III. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Suzan Ferguson, 15560 N. Frank L. Wright Blvd., B4-5265, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 B. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. Suzan Ferguson - Member 29119 N. 144th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Gregory Ferguson - Member 29119 N. 144th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85262

Notice For Publication. ACC File Number: L-2065942-2 1. Articles of Organization have been filed in the office of the Arizona Corporation Commission for Drone King LLC 2. The address of the known place of business is: 1765 W Dion Drive Anthem, AZ 85086 3. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Scott W. King 1765 W Dion Drive Anthem, AZ 85086 4. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. 5. The name and address of each person who is a member are: Scott W. King, 1765 W Dion Drive Anthem, AZ 85086

North Valley Business Network. We would like to invite you to our growing group of local business owners. We want to work with honest and caring people. Come and join us for breakfast on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at Heart and Soul Café, 8:30am. For more info please call Barb Miner 602-377-1892 623-465-9253

Looking for ladies to play cards and games in the library at Boulder Creek High School on Saturdays at noon. Call Nancy after 6pm 623-465-9317

Starting a Basic Dog Obedience Training class. 1 hour class for 6 weeks. $15 per week. Must sign up. Claws N Paws, 46639 N Black Canyon Hwy. New River, 623-465-8765

Al-anon Meetings in Anthem. Mondays 12pm St Rose Parish. 2825 W Rose Canyon Circle. S/W corner of Daisy Mtn & Meridian.

Got a drug problem? We can help. NA Anthem 4111 W. Innovative Dr #8

Anthem AZ Wednesdays 7pm

OA 12 Step Meeting. Over Eaters Anon. Every Tues. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Anthem at Cross of Christ Church Main Office 623 551-9851 x 0

SOCIAL SECURITY Disability

Benefits. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We can help! WIN or Pay nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-960-3595 to start your application today! (AzCAN)

ATV/CYCLE/ETC1960 to 1976 Enduro or dirt bike wanted by private party. Must be complete 50cc to 500cc Will look at all, running or not. 480-518-4023

AUTOS 1964 to 1972 classic sports car, muscle car wanted by private party running or not. 480-518-4023WANTED: Old Porsche’s 911, Corvettes, Mercedes 190SL, 280SL. Jaguar, Ferrari or ANY pre-1972 Sportscar/Convertible! ANY condition! TOP $$ PAID! Call/Text: Mike 520-977-1110. I bring trailer & funds. (AzCAN)

CABLE/SATELLITE TV Switch to DIRECTV and get a $100 Gift Card. FREE Whole-Home Genie HD/DVR upgrade. Starting at $19.99/mo. New Customers Only. Don’t settle for cable. Call Now 1-800-404-9329. (AzCAN)

DISH TV 190 channels plus Highspeed Internet Only $49.95/mo! Ask about a 3 year price guarantee & get Netflix included for 1 year! Call Today 1-800-318-1693. (AzCAN)

HELP WANTED Laborers and Welders Black Canyon City. Cut, weld steel. Aluminum mig helpful. LABORER, MOVING, assembly work, painting, light mechanical. 623-451-7121 C&R Tire and Automotive in Anthem. Mechanics wanted. Great pay, benefits, busy shop. Call or see Lonnie at 623-551-6255 42215 N Vision Way, Anthem.

Looking to hire dependable, prompt and mature caregiver to assist at elderly care home. Requirements: CPR, first aid, AZ fingerprint clearance, caregiver cert or med tech cert. Shift info: Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Call 623-465-7203 to applyIndependent Advertising Sales Executives! We are looking for hard-working Print Advertising sales executives to join our Professional Sales team in the North valley. No experience necessary we will train. This is a perfect job for those that are looking to supplement their income. Please email resume to: [email protected]

ADVERTISE YOUR JOB Opening in 77 AZ newspapers. Reach more than 2 million readers for ONLY $330! Call this newspaper or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN)

INSTRUCTIONReal Estate is back!! You can get your Real Estate pre-license classes from Renewal Education at the Century 21 Arizona West office at 27th Dr and Carefree

Hwy. Call Rick at 623 385-6244 for details

LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIESHORSE BEDDING. 20 yards clean pine grindings, delivered $350. Madison Gold quarter minus $19 ton delivered. 24 tons $456. 623-935-0972. We’ll load pickups and trailers. Jordan Land, Cattle Co. since 1957. 2 blocks south Dunns Arena

TRIPLE 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

MISC.Rare antique Colt Diamondback DA revolver blued 4 inch BBL .38spl like new in original box w/ manual the Snake Series by Colt Ceased production in 1984. For further info call Don 623-465-9317

Nicely sporterized REM. 03-A3 30-06 w/ leather sling. $390. Don 623-465-9317

New Model Ruger single 6 revolver. Like new in box. $375 obo. Don 623-465-9317

MISC WANTEDBUY, SELL, TRADE, PAWN. Cowboy/Indian Collectibles, Western Antiques, Americana. One item - entire collection! Monthly Auctions! Next One April 16th, 10am. Western Trading Post 520-426-7702. Casa Grande, Arizona. (AzCAN)

PETS & SUPPLIESRattlesnake proof your dog now. Snake proofing for all breeds of dogs. New River location. 480-215-1776 www.vipervoidance.com

REMEMBER TO ADOPT! Maricopa County Animal Care and Control 602- 506-PETS.

www.pets.maricopa.gov

Sheltie & Collie rescue have beautiful dogs for adoption. 480-488-5711 [email protected]

SERVICES OFFEREDArizona Swamp Cooler evaporative cooler service, installation, repair, replace, remove, start up. call for appointment today. 602-885-1240 more info www.arizonaswampcooler.com.

NORTH VALLEY HOME SERVICES. Home Concierge/Home Watch Caring for your Home or Vacation Rental Guests, while you are away. Local, Honest, Reliable. Bonded & Insured. 480-567-6029 www.northvalleyhome services.com

Mobile Notary Services. Certified Signing Agent, Loans, Wills, Titles, etc 480-567-6029Black Canyon City BLOOD DRAW STATION Save time and trouble!! HAVE YOUR BLOOD DRAWN HERE! Mon-Thurs 7a-1p In the Harmil PlazaCOMMERCIAL PROPERTYCarefree Studio office and warehouse. 7202 East Cave Creek Rd. 1389 Sq. ft. plus 400 sq.ft. mezzanine. 12 foot roll-up door. Available May 15th. Call Tim for more info. 805-501-7731

RENTALSRoom for Rent. Anthem, AZ. Private, fully furnished bed room, private bathroom and den. $600 month. Call 623-687-5529

FSBO. Ranch Style Home. 1402 E Sandra Terrace. 1 plus acre – horse property or sub divide, w/ street access. No text messages please. 623-680-2285 Leave messageFSBO – Base of Gavilan Peak. Outdoor kitchen, fireplace, pizza oven, custom BBQ and island. Open floorplan, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath. 623-451-6637ADVERTISE YOUR HOME, property or business for sale in 77 AZ newspapers. Reach more than 2 million readers for ONLY $330! Call this newspaper or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN)

LAND FOR SALENORTHERN AZ WILDERNESS RANCH $198 MONTH. Quiet & secluded 37 acre off grid ranch bordering 1,280 acres of State

Trust woodlands at cool clear 5,800’ elevation. Blend of fragrant mature evergreens & grassy meadows with sweeping views across surrounding wilderness mountains and river valley from ridgetop cabin site. No urban noise, pure air & AZ’s best climate. Near historic pioneer town services & fishing lake. Abundant groundwater, loam garden soil & maintained road access. RV use ok. $21,600, $2,160 dn. Free brochure with similar properties, photos/ topo map/ weather/ area info: 1st United Realty 800.966.6690. (AzCAN)

40 ACRES FORESTED Ranches north of Prescott, AZ. Priced to sell! Cool majestic wilderness. 6200’ elevation. Deer/Elk country. Terms available. 602-957-7132 for information. hillcrestranches.com. (AzCAN)

PUBLIC NOTICEARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION

HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA

CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR

MARIAELENA RIZZO PLLC L-2072193-4


5734 E RANCHO MANANA BLVD BLDG 1

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LIABILITY COMPANY IS RESERVED TO THE MEMBERS. THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF EACH PERSON WHO IS A

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Pet of the Week: SlimMeet Slim!

Slim is an 11-month-old, neutered, male Catahoula Leopard Dog. This stunningly gorgeous pup was born with a color genetic recessive disorder which caused him to be deaf. However, that does NOT stop this boy from enjoying life to its fullest!

Slim is super smart, knows quite a few hand signals, including “No”, “Down”, “Sit” and “Stay”, and takes cues from his canine friends. Slim loves pretty much everyone. He bonds closely with his people and gets along wonderfully with other dogs, kids, and even cats. Slim is housetrained and extremely well mannered.

Due to his deafness, Slim must be placed in a home with another dog who can be his buddy and from whom he can take cues. Slim is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.

If you would like to meet Slim, please complete an Anthem Pets Matchmaker Application, located online at www.anthempets.org/adoptionprocess. A $125 adoption fee applies.

Anthem Pets (www.anthempets.org) is a nonprofit animal rescue organization serving lost, found, and abandoned animals in the North Valley since 2005. Operating on donations only, it aims to find forever homes for abandoned animals and return wayward pets to owners. If you’re not in a position to adopt

but would still like to help Anthem

Pets, please consider making a

donation so we can continue to

rescue animals like this from a life

of cruelty and neglect. Or better yet,

become a foster!


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