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LETTERS:Local residents weigh in

on community issues

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MUSIC:Outlets at Anthem hosting

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OTHER :• Bluhm Column 6

• Service Directory 15

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PARKSIDE: Community Association

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YCSO awarded $6,800 grant for driver safety education

YAVAPAI COUNTY – State Farm Insurance has awarded a grant to the Yavapai County Sheriff ’s Office to aid YCSO’s driver’s safety education programs. YCSO Sheriff Mascher received a $6,800 check from State Farm Insurance, presented by State Farm Agent Penny Hubble from the Chino Valley Office.

Funds received will be used in the purchase of equipment and software necessary to produce educational video segments on topics of driver safety with a focus on teenaged drivers. This basic curriculum is already in place as part of YCSO’s Right-by-Kids program featuring its mascot, Deputy Do-Right. The ongoing outreach to schools

throughout Yavapai County is facilitated by 2 YCSO Law Enforcement Education

YCSO photoPictured left to right: Agent Mike Nache – Prescott Valley, Cathy Trent – Prescott, Deputy Do-Right, Sheriff Mascher, Agent Penny Hubble – Chino Valley, and Deputy Scott Reed.

GRANT continued on page 12

8-year-old Valley girl launches ‘Buddy Bench’ to make sure every kid has a friend

BEN BROWNCRONKITE NEWS

PHOENIX – Can you

remember what you were doing

at age 7? I was running around,

playing with friends. The only

thing I worried about was what

was the snack that day.

Amaya Read, at 7, was

thinking on a much bigger scale.

“When you’re a new kid,

and you don’t really know

who everybody is, it’s really

hard to pick out your friend,”

said Amaya, a second grader

at Sonoran Foothills School

in Phoenix.

Sonoran Foothills School opened this year. And for Amaya, it was off to a slow start.

Photo by Ben Brown/Cronkite NewsAmaya Read, 8, launched “Buddy Bench” at her school to make sure every kid has a friend.

BUDDY BENCH continued on page 9

Carefree Mayor Les Peterson announces

candidacy for reelectionTARA ALATORRE

STAFFCAREFREE – Carefree

Mayor Les Peterson announced his candidacy seeking election as the town’s mayor-elect last week in a press release, with the town’s upcoming general elections approaching this November.

Mayor Peterson has been serving as interim mayor for the past year after the former and now deceased Mayor David Schwan resigned due to illness with ALS in the early spring of 2015. Peterson was

vice mayor at the time he was appointed to serve as interim mayor by the Carefree Town Council, and according to town

Pictured: Les Peterson

PETERSON continued on page 12

On the ballot: Weighing the pros and cons of Prop 123

ELIZABETH MEDORASTAFF

NORTH VALLEY – As easy as 1-2-3? Not necessarily. On May 17, voters will be choosing whether or not to approve Proposition 123, which would provide schools with a payout from the lawsuit multiple Arizona school districts and educational organizations filed against the state government over lack of inflation adjustments to education funding.

Per the Prop 123 Analysis by Legislative Council available on azleg.gov, “Proposition 123 would amend the Arizona Constitution to increase the annual distributions from the state trust land permanent funds to schools, universities and other

public institutions from 2.5% of the average market values of the funds to 6.9% for the next ten fiscal years.”

Prop 123 has both strong proponents and opponents who are debating how this proposition will affect schools currently and in the future.

Morgan Abraham, Chairman of the Committee Against Prop 123, says Prop 123 is “kicking the can down the road.”

“The future kids and the future students weren’t the ones sued, so why are they the ones paying for it?” Abraham asked.

As a supporter of Prop 123, Pearl Chang Esau, president and

PROP 123 continued on page 10

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CAVE CREEK – Krista Quinn, Special Education Teacher at Sonoran Trails Middle School, has been named Cave Creek Unified School District Teacher of the Year for 2016. Quinn was awarded $3,000 and will complete her application for the Arizona Educational Foundation’s Teacher of the Year next year.

Each year, CCUSD celebrates great teaching with their annual Teacher of the Year celebration. Also recognized at this year’s celebration were honorees Brian Putnam-Rinderknect, 5th Grade Teacher at Lone Mountain Elementary School, and Sandra Borth, 3rd Grade Teacher at Horseshoe Trails

Elementary School. Both honorees received $1,000.

CCUSD appreciates and thanks incredible community members, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Gunderson, for their donation to financially support the CCUSD Teacher of the Year program. Superintendent Dr. Debbi Burdick said this is one of the most important celebrations of the year in the Cave Creek Unified School District.

Cave Creek Unified School District honors 2016 Teacher of Year

Pictured: Krista Quinn

Outlets at Anthem’s Strike-A-Pose Model Search winners announced

PHOENIX – Five Valley residents won one-year modeling contracts with FORD/Robert Black Agency at the recent competition at the Outlets at Anthem. The five walked the catwalk during the Strike-A-Pose Model Search and the Arizona Foothills Magazine 2017 Face of Foothills Casting Call, ultimately walking away with contracts. The winners are: Alexandra B. and Mary N., both of Glendale, Emma D. of Prescott, Genesis V. of Flagstaff, and Trevor W. of Tempe.

Of the over 2,200 online entrants, the top 30 vote getters and an additional 110 models selected by the judges were invited to walk the catwalk at the Winner’s Circle on April 23 at Outlets at Anthem. There, 30 models were chosen as Outlets at Anthem Brand Ambassadors, and of those 30, the top five also received modeling contracts with FORD/Robert Black, three more contracts than originally advertised.

The other 25 Outlets at Anthem Brand Ambassadors, ranging in age from 6-32, include: Addyson D. of Chandler, Aleena E. of Glendale, Anthony C. of Florence, Ashley S. of Phoenix, Austin B. of Chandler, Baily S. of Peoria, Courtney N. of Tempe, Elizabeth C. of Phoenix, Jagger G. of Avondale, Jenna G. of

Gilbert, Jessica K. of Goodyear, Kaetana S. of Phoenix, Kailyn S. of Scottsdale, Kambria J. of Queen Creek, Katherine R. of Phoenix, Makinlee L. of Gilbert, Marcel V. of Phoenix, Mariah H. of Glendale, Nicole K. of Phoenix, Presley M. of Globe, Ricky K. of Fountain Hills, Ritchie K. of Fountain Hills, Sydney W. of Phoenix, Taleka F. of Glendale, and Taylor G. of Phoenix. The group of 30 now has the opportunity to represent the center in its year-round print ad campaigns and television appearances. After the winners were crowned, they each received a mini photo shoot and had their headshots taken to start their new portfolios.

The panel of judges included FORD/Robert Black Fashion

Assistant Sheena Adams; Outlets at Anthem Marketing Director, Sallyann Martinez; Outlets at Anthem Shopping Gal, Lisa Acquafredda; and Arizona Foothills Magazine’s Communications & Promotions Manager Karah Van Kammen.

Past Strike-A-Pose Model Search winners have gone on to appear in national campaigns and have launched successful careers after being discovered here in the Valley.


Publisher: John Alexander

Managing Editor: Elizabeth Medora Office Manager: Karen Alexander

Art Director: Dave McQueenWeb Master:

Eric RodriguezAccount Executive:

Stan BontkowskiContributing Writers:

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Starlight Community Theater taking summer camp registrations

PHOENIX – Starlight Community Theater will be holding Camp Rising Star sessions this summer, including camps for a variety of age groups and interests. Registrations are now being taken for camps; all sessions will be held at Starlight’s north Phoenix theater.

Camp Rising Star Session 1 – Musical will focus on Disney’s The Lion King Experience Kids Edition; the camp will be held June 13-25, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Monday-Friday. This session is for ages 7 to 9th grade. Two shows will held on Saturday, June 25.

Camp Rising Star Session 2 – Drama will focus on The Rude Mechanicals (from Shakespeare’s Midsummer’s Night Dream). This camp session runs July 11-16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. This session is geared toward teens. Shows will be held on Saturday, July 16.

Camp Rising Star Session 3 – Musical Drama will focus on Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark KIDS. This session is for kids ages 7-18 and will run July 18-30, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.,

Monday-Friday. Shows will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1.

Registration fees are $275 per person or $250 for SCT member, $250 for second or third camp per person, or $250 for second or more person(s) in family household.

For more information, go to www.StarlightCommunityTheater.com.

Soloist to sing national anthem sought for Independence Day Celebration

ANTHEM – Auditions will be held June 11 to select this year’s National Anthem performer for Anthem’s 17th annual Independence Day Celebration. Auditions will begin at 9 a.m. at the Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W. Anthem Way.

Those interested must register by May 27. The first 30 performers to register will receive an audition. Those under the age of 18 must have signed consent.

Eligible candidates will sing solo and a cappella in front of a panel of volunteer judges. Groups will not be allowed to audition; individuals only. The piece must be memorized and performed in full. In order to be eligible, performers must be

available for the Independence Day Celebration, July 3 from 6-10 p.m., at Anthem Community Park.

For more information, or to register online to audition, visit OnlineAtAnthem.com/independence-day.

Rescued Treasures Charity Boutique raises funds for PACC911

PHOENIX – Love shopping at thrift stores? Check out the Rescued Treasures Charity Boutique and shop for a good cause. All proceeds of Rescued Treasures Charity Boutique go to Phoenix Animal Care Coalition, a.k.a. PACC911, medical funds that save the lives of thousands of animals victimized by cruelty or neglect.

Rescued Treasures, located at 40th St. and Thunderbird Rd., offers clothing, accessories, home décor items, furniture, books, crafting supplies, boutique items, and all sorts of animal-related items. Friendly dogs are welcome to join their owners when they shop at Rescued Treasures. Browse the pet related art, treat jars, accessories, and toys, and pick out something special for your pet.

To learn more about PACC911 and Rescued Treasures Charity Boutique, visit PACC911.org or follow the Rescued Treasures Charity Boutique on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ RescuedTreasuresCharityBoutique.

Falcon Run to be held on May 14

SCOTTSDALE – The 5th Annual Falcon Run will be held on Saturday, May 14, at the Cactus Shadows Sports Complex. Start/Finish will be at the soccer field at 60th St. and Falcon Drive. The run will consist of both 10K and 5K races.

Previously a homecoming event, this year’s Falcon Run will be a celebration of the school year that is sure to be a memorable event for the community. Additions this year include eight trophies for fastest-overall finishers in both Junior and Adult and Male and Female

Categories in each race (5K and 10k) and commemorative medallions for the top three finishers in each age group. Also new this year will be a Falcon Finish Line, featuring the inflatable Falcon Tunnel that is famous at Cactus Shadows football games and is sure to be a memorable finale.

Proceeds from the Falcon Run support the Cactus Shadows High School Mountain Bike Team, a 100% percent self-funded team. This co-ed team is raising money to purchase equipment and a team trailer for their statewide races.

For pricing information and to register for the 5th Annual Falcon Run, go online to http://tinyqr.com/vL.

Water Walk 5K to be held at Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix

PHOENIX – The Water Walk/Run 5K is set for Saturday, May 7, at Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix. The Water Walk/Run 5K is a morning full of fun and activities for the whole family; this event will raise funds to support The Honey Foundation’s Kindness Education Programs to educate youth about kindness.

At the Water Walk 5K, participants will engage in stretching sessions, jump in bounce houses, and enjoy food, drinks, music and fun along a wet 5K course on Victory Lane in the Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Park. Each racer gets a discounted coupon for admission to Wet ‘n’ Wild that day, t-shirt, race bib, and sponsor goodie bag.

Proceeds support The Honey Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity dedicated to encouraging and rewarding people who “pay it forward” via small random acts of kindness.

For more information, see www.waterwalk5k.com.

The North Face Clearance Store to open at outlet mall

PHOENIX – The Outlets at Anthem has announced that The North Face Clearance Store will be opening at the outlet mall on May 27.

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Cronkite News ‘Hooked’ documentary wins radio award

PHOENIX – ‘Hooked’, a student produced documentary on the scourge of heroin in Arizona, has won a top professional honor from one of the nation’s oldest journalism organizations.

The radio version of the Cronkite News documentary, the student produced news division of Arizona PBS at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, won the Society of Professional Journalists’ Sigma Delta Chi award, which dates back to 1932. The documentary was simulcast in both English and Spanish on 93 Arizona radio stations across the state in January 2015 to shine a light on a growing epidemic that affects every corner of the Grand Canyon State.

The Sigma Delta Chi is only the latest award this documentary has won. The documentary was the first student project to win a rare Alfred I. DuPont Award, and has also won a Rocky Mountain Emmy, among other awards.

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NVCA to hold new campus project meeting

PHOENIX – North Valley Christian Academy has announced it will hold a new campus update meeting for area residents at 6:30 p.m. on May 12, at Valley Life Church, 34406 N. 27th Drive, in Phoenix.

The meeting will overview the mission and vision of the school, the development of a 21st century learning environment, enrollment plans, educational programs/activities,

current project status, and answer neighborhood questions concerning the project.

For more information on the new school project, see http://northvalleyca.org.

Community association to hold ice cream social

NEW RIVER – The New River/Desert Hills Community Association is holding a special community meeting this month; an ice cream social will be held on May 10, 7:30-9 p.m. The ice cream social will be presented by Shangri La Ranch. The meeting will be located at Daisy Mountain Fire Station #141.

The NR/DHCA will also be holding its monthly Town Hall meeting in May, with guest speakers Karen Fann, Laura Parsons, and Ron Coleman. The meeting will be held on May 13, 9-11 a.m., at the Anthem Civic Building, 3701 W Anthem Way.

For more information on these meetings and other community events, see www.nrdhca.org.

May 7 is Snake Day at Phoenix Herpetological Society

SCOTTSDALE – On Saturday, May 7, the Phoenix Herpetological Society is hosting a family-friendly event designed to teach the public about how snakes are beneficial, their diversity in the world, and the native snakes in the area. Attendees can even interact with

some non-venomous snakes.

This event will feature mini-

tours of the sanctuary’s snake

collection. PHS has the largest

collection of venomous snakes

in the Southwest, as well as many

non-venomous snakes, some of

which may be adopted as pets.

Other Snake Day highlights

include a mini-tour to view

other critters at the sanctuary, a

petting zoo, and presentations

about desert safety.

Tickets are $15 for adults and

$10 for children ages 4-17; kids

ages 3 and younger enter free.

Reservations are required. Meal

tickets are available for purchase

for $5, and include either a

hamburger or hot dog, chips and

a drink. They can be purchased

online or at the door.

Snake Day will be held from

12-4 p.m. on May 7 at the PHS

sanctuary in Scottsdale, near

78th St. and Dynamite Road.

For more information about PHS

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Monthly Community meetings: 2nd Tues, 7:30 PM (No meetings in July and August)

At: Daisy Mountain Fire Station #141 Administration Bldg. The New River/Desert Hills Community Association (NR/DHCA) is dedicated to the preservation of our Community and its rural life style, as reflected by the Maricopa County Land Use Plan (Daisy Mountain Area Plan). We are working to make our community the best in Arizona and we need your support.

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JUDY BLUHMMother. One small word. One

universal meaning. We are all bound by the shared reality that we had or have a Mother. This is a central person in our lives. The foundation of our history. A huge part of our personal journey and earliest memories. The reason that we are here and the person who probably shaped us into who we are today. Mother’s Day is coming, so get out the photo album, take a moment to reflect, and enjoy a day designed to honor the most influential figure in our life.

Twenty-one billion bucks is what Americans will spend this year on flowers, dinners, cards, candy, and jewelry to let Moms know they are loved. That is about $172 for each and every mother. Dads, try not feel cheated, but people spend forty-one percent more on their Moms than they do for their Dads. True, it is just the thought that really matters, but it is nice

to know that Mother’s Day is a major boost to the economy. Yes, Mothers deserve recognition. And gifts.

Mothers are our first teachers and taught us plenty of lessons. If we are lucky, we will take the most valuable ones and pass them on to our kids and grandchildren. It has been said that Mothers give us the tools to withstand all manner of challenges, the capacity to grow into our unique selves, and the safe harbor of unconditional love that is the rarest gift of all. Thank-you, Mom.

Mothers come in all varieties. A man in Cave Creek emailed me to say his mother wasn’t exactly June Cleaver from “Leave it to Beaver.” He said, “My mother was a mechanical engineer who drank hard liquor, smoked too much, swore often, drove a motorcycle, liked to gamble and never cooked.” He pointed out that she was “very loving” and believed in the “freedom to be yourself.” Sounds like a beautiful lesson.

Mothers gave us our roots. They knew us before we knew ourselves. Their memories of us go far and beyond what we can conjure up. They were another generation, perhaps a whole other era, yet they remain relevant in a timeless fashion throughout our lives. There is always some new information to learn about (and from) our mothers. And some Moms just cannot stop teaching.

My mother is in her nineties (her exact age is an obscure, little known fact) and over the years she has given me, my daughters, and grandsons quite a few cooking lessons. She has

perfected the art of baking to a level that few of us (me) will ever reach. Her secrets? Use the best ingredients or your cake will flop. And be patient, because delicious things can happen for those who take time, care and can wait. Bread rises slowly. Don’t rush it.

Mothers keep teaching us throughout their lives. The lessons never end! Stand up straight! Eat your vegetables! Keep trying! Study! Work hard! Get plenty of sleep! Budget your money! Have faith! Be kind! A woman emailed me to say that her mother never held a job outside of the home, but raised five children, two of them adopted, and gave each a “foundation to be a good, decent, productive human being.” She went on to say, “My mother is my rock.” Yes, mothers can be the “building blocks” of our lives.

My mother gathered all of her recipes up and my father put them into a book before he died. Everyone in the family references Mom’s cookbook that is kept in close proximity to the kitchen. Who knew that you should use pecans from Georgia if you want the pecan pie done right? Or that it is imperative to use McIntosh apples for applesauce and types of flour choices are crucial to success. Oh, and if you don’t buy the best cut of meat, all of your efforts are for nothing. Invest in good ingredients or suffer the consequences. She believed in proper utensils and very sharp knives were more important than fancy granite countertops or double ovens.

Lessons, like recipes come in many shapes and forms. This is what Moms of all ages seem to specialize in – handing us recipes to put to use in our lives. The kitchen is only one small part of the “cooking class” that takes place when we consider the enormous influence our mothers have in our lives.

Life is like cookie dough. So how is yours shaping up? Dear Readers, it is never too late to upgrade your utensils, search for the best ingredients in life, and try out a new recipe. Mother’s Day is coming… Bon Appetit.

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Dear Board Members,At the April 25, 2016 Parkside

Board of Directors hearing on the LDS proposal to use the Parkside home at 3605 W. Memorial Drive for a seminary, you resolved to look into the variance further and suggested that opponents should petition for a special meeting seeking disapproval. It would be premature for 25% of the Class “A” Members to petition for a special meeting to consider disapproval since the Board has not yet approved the proposed Resolution and those opposed to the proposed Resolution, if and when approved, will pursue a different course of action in view of Arizona Revised Statute §33-1801:

“33-1801. Applicability; exemption

A. This chapter applies to all planned communities. B. Notwithstanding any provisions in the community documents, this chapter does not apply to any school that receives monies from this state, including a charter school, and a school is exempt from regulation or

any enforcement action by any homeowners’ association that is subject to this chapter. With the exception of homeschools as defined in section 15-802, schools shall not be established within the living units of a homeowners’ association. The homeowners’ association may enter into a contractual agreement with a school district or charter school to allow use of the homeowners’ association’s common areas by the school district or charter school.”

The proposed LDS seminary is clearly a school. See the LDS website - http://seminary.lds.org/about?lang=eng:

“What is Seminary? The seminary program of

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a four-year religious education program for youth.”

In my letter today to Mr. Tim Fyke, President of the Anthem Community Council, I urge him to exercise the ACC oversight of the Parkview Association and veto any such Resolution as a flagrant violation of ARS §33-1801. If this is not done,

the opponents intend to file a single issue petition to the Department of Fire, Building and Life Safety for violation of Title 33, Chapter 16 for Planned Communities, for an order to Parkside to abide by the statute, for imposition of a civil penalty, and for reimbursement of the $750 filing fee. This administrative procedure provides an alternative to the civil court system for resolving disputes. See ARS §41-2141.

Very truly yours,Tess Villanueva

Copies sent to all APCA Board members, including outgoing and incoming members.

Editor’s note: This letter references the proposed LDS seminary in Anthem. The Anthem Parkside Community Association Board of Directors recently voted 3-2 in favor of moving the process forward to approve an occupancy variance for the LDS seminary. See more on this issue at http://thefoothillsfocus.com/042716-LDSNextStep.asp.

I oppose upzoning of residential lands. When the upzoning axe falls, our desert, our neighborhoods suffer incontrovertible consequences. I envision Cave Creek – having fought for over 20 years protecting that vision – as a stand alone community, not a suburb of Phoenix.

No more “let us take over your town, close your street and have a ball.” I want to bring back the Special Events Ordinance. Our road should be closed only for parades!

Striking a balance between property rights, individual liberty and protection of our rural lifestyle, may not please us, but is necessary. Our ordinances deserve enforcement equally.

The proposed current General Plan is not our Vision nor in our best interest.

Future commercial development must be in line with our western character and unique nature of our historic core. I support a design review committee of citizens and business owners to adopt appropriate ordinances.

Our roads also serve as public spaces where we walk, shop, meet...things that make our rural living so enjoyable. Our medians and plants enhanced our safety, our lives and I will work to bring back some of what was taken to put in bike lanes.

Reducing budget a priority; returning to small Town government can save many thousands. Why are we paying a Sheriff contract annual of $450,000! Why do we have 38 employees for 5,000 folks?

Money is badly needed to bringing water to our west side citizens as being a top priority;

they have waited long enough.If de-annexing the acres

of Rogers and Apache Wash Area Agreement are possible we should try for many reasons; no money to buy the land, no money to put in the infrastructure. Expanding our Town limits 19+ miles from our town historic core (to 24th St and Carefree Hwy) creates a divided community.

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ANTHEM – The Anthem Parkside Community Association Board of Directors held their annual meeting on April 25. At the meeting, the Board recognized outgoing member BJ McIlnay for his three years of service. Chris Yano, the newest member of the APCA Board, was seated at this meeting.

The Board held an election of officers

at this meeting. Doug Sutherland will serve as President/Treasurer, Bettye Ruff will continue in her position as Vice President, Teresa Oorin will continue as Secretary, and Loren Linscott and Chris Yano will both serve as Directors.

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ANTHEM – The Anthem Rotary has been honored as a community partner by the Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board Members and Superintendent Dr. James Veitenheimer for their assistance to community students in need.

The Anthem Rotary serves four high schools, Boulder Creek, Sandra Day O’Connor, Barry Goldwater, and Mayer High Schools, and at these schools, over 75 youth have been identified as homeless. The Rotary runs the Homeless

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“We are excited to offer another amenity for our guests to enjoy,” said Sallyann Martinez, marketing director for Outlets at Anthem. “Our recently renovated Cafes at Anthem is the perfect place to sit back, relax, and listen to some great local artists.”

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“When she came home one day I asked her … how school was and she was like, ‘I don’t know mom. It’s, you know, it’s boring. It’s the same ol’ same ol’,’” said Julie Read, Amaya’s mom.

So, Read challenged her daughter, now 8, to find something amazing the next day at school.

“I came home and I told her about the buddy bench program,” Amaya said.

She came up with an idea called the “Bobcat Buddy Program” – named after the school’s mascot – to help make sure everybody has someone to play with at recess.

The program consists of three benches called “buddy benches.” Students can sit on one of the benches when

they have no one to play with or are lonely – and other students can come over and offer to play with them.

“If you don’t have a friend, you sit on this bench and hopefully, somebody will see you and come over and say, ‘Do you want to play with me?’” Amaya said.

The school supports the new initiative.

“It’s really important that we teach and expect kindness here and acceptance of one another,” said Sharon Matt, principal of Sonoran Foothills School. “So, this was something our staff

decided that needs to be in our culture, in our environment.”

Amaya reached out to friends, family and local business owners to help raise just under $1,500 to fund the three buddy benches – one mini-sized for the kindergarten and two for the main playground.

And, it didn’t stop there.She raised hundreds more

in case another school wants a bench, Read said.

Sonoran Foothills School has installed the bench for kindergarteners, and officials hope to have the other benches by the beginning of the next school.

Amaya just wants to see everybody with a friend.

“I’m hoping to see a bunch of kids in the future that nobody is being left out, nobody has a frown on their face, and they’re all just running around at recess having somebody to play with,” Amaya said.

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“While Prop 123 won’t solve all of our education funding problems, we believe it’s a good start to doing what’s best for Arizona students,” Esau said in an email interview. “In addition to Prop 123, we plan to work together toward a long-term solution for education funding, for early years through college and career.”

Prop 123 has garnered bipartisan support, as well as opposition. Governor Doug Ducey backs the measure, calling it “our innovative way of ensuring that our schools get additional sustainable funding now and into the future – without raising taxes” in a letter in support of Prop 123 in the Special Election Guide. Fred DuVal, who

ran against Ducey in the 2014 gubernatorial election, has joined Ducey in a television ad supporting Prop 123.

“I support Prop 123 because it puts $3.5 billion in the classroom over the next 10 years,” DuVal states in the ad.

Prop 123 faces strong opposition, however, from several sources, including State Treasurer Jeff DeWit.

“Prop 123 is a short-term fix that will leave a long-term scar on our schools and state finances,” DeWit wrote in a letter in Arizona’s Special Election Guide. Dean Martin, a former state treasurer, also urged residents to vote no on Prop 123.

“Don’t let the short sighted politicians raid our education trust fund for political gain,” Martin urged in a Special Election Guide letter.

So how do local school districts feel about Prop 123?

Dr. Debbi Burdick, Cave Creek Unified School District Superintendent, noted that CCUSD has passed two different budgets for the upcoming school year, one with Prop 123 funding and one without it.

“If it (Prop 123) doesn’t pass, there are 63 positions that will be cut,” Burdick said, noting that these positions include special area teacher positions, counselors, school office positions, and others. If the measure passes, CCUSD will receive $905,00 per fiscal year for the next 10 years, depending on student enrollment.

CCUSD has struggled with limited funding; district voters haven’t passed an override in over a decade. Continued cuts to funding have taken their toll on the district, especially as they face cutting positions again, but student achievement scores remain consistently high. Burdick noted that CCUSD consistently has low overhead costs and works hard to receive grant funding.

Burdick said that the school districts would likely get nothing if Prop 123 isn’t passed, and that the plaintiffs would have to go back to court and try to settle.

“I think most of us in the education community feel if Prop 123 does not pass, then we just don’t get any additional dollars for our schools,” Burdick said.

The Deer Valley Unified School District will be receiving $6.1 million if Prop 123 passes.

“If Prop 123 passes, it means $6.1 additional funds for DVUSD,” said Monica Allread, Director, Communications & Community Engagement at DVUSD, in an email interview.

“If the measure fails, we would have less money for teacher raises,” Allread noted. “Teachers and all DVUSD staff have not seen a significant salary increase in more than seven years. During that time, we have cut $70 million from the budget.”

The DVUSD Negotiation Solution Team is working on a recommendation for how to use funds if Prop 123 passes; the DVUSD Governing Board will consider that recommendation at a meeting this week.

“Many voter referendums in the past have called for an

increase in sales tax to pay for education and/or other needs,” said Esau, Expect More Arizona CEO. “If Prop 123 passes, money will come from the State Land Trust, as well as the state’s general fund. Voters will not be voting on a tax increase as part of Prop 123.”

“The State Land Trust was set up with express purpose of supporting education in Arizona,” Esau continued. “Prop 123 would increase distributions from the State Land Trust over the next 10 years to 6.9 percent, from 2.5 percent, with additional funds coming from the state’s general fund. The non-partisan group of economists in the Joint Legislative Budget Committee have predicted the value of the trust will still grow by over $1 billion over the next 10 years even if Prop 123 were to pass. Education and finance groups have long held that the trust has been underutilized. The proposition does not call for any additional land sales, just the increase in distribution from the trust.”

Abraham, Chairman of the Committee Against Prop 123, agrees that the State Land Trust is there to support education, but disagrees with how the funds would be used.

“The lawsuit is being settled with the land trust, which already belongs to education,” Abraham said. “So basically, the education community is paying for their own lawsuit.”

Abraham also referenced the “triggers” in Prop 123, specifically the 49 percent trigger, saying that more than 49 percent of funding will never be allocated to education.

Per the Prop 123 Analysis By Legislative Council: “Beginning in fiscal year 2024-2025, if the portion of the state budget appropriated for K-12 education is at least 49% of the state general fund, the inflation adjustment may be suspended for the next year, and the base level amount allocated for each K-12 student for the next fiscal year may be reduced by the amount of the inflation adjustment for the current fiscal year; if the portion of the state budget appropriated for K-12 education is at least 50% of the state general fund,

the inflation adjustment may be suspended for the next year, and the base level amount allocated for each K-12 student for the next fiscal year may be reduced by two times the amount of the inflation adjustment for the current fiscal year.”

Stating that Arizona is slated to have a $600 million budget surplus, Abraham asked, “If we have the money, why aren’t we using it?” His assessment is the surplus is currently slated for corporate tax cuts, instead.

Abraham obviously disagrees with Prop 123 and wants to fund schools another way, but how does he answer schools that are desperate for funding now and need this payout?

“My mom is a public school teacher in Phoenix,” Abraham said. “I’m the first person to admit our teachers are vastly underpaid.”

“Prop 123 fixes no problems. It settles the lawsuit,” he continued. He sees the “political reality” as, if Prop 123 fails: “On May 18, if this thing fails, the governor and the legislature will get their heads together and get things done.” Abraham says that if Prop 123 doesn’t pass, politicians who have come out in favor of Prop 123 and said that teachers need the money will have to allocate more funding for education after so publicly stating teachers and schools need additional funding.

But Esau says without Prop 123, the lawsuit will continue, meaning there is no guarantee on when schools will actually receive much-needed funds.

“Over the past five years, Arizona has seen deep cuts to education,” Esau noted. “Without passage of Prop 123, funding will remain at current levels and the inflation lawsuit between schools and the state legislature will continue.”

As May 17 grows closer and education staff awaits the election results, they’re preparing themselves either way to continue giving Arizona kids the best education they can.

“We’ve got a great district,” Burdick said of CCUSD. “We have the most dedicated staff that I’ve ever worked with.”

For more information on the pros and cons of Prop 123, see www.noprop123.com and www.expectmorearizona.org.

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SHEA STANFIELDARTS COLUMNIST

The glint of moonlight on an elegantly designed flower vase, exquisitely designed serving platters showing off our carefully arranged hors-d’oeuvres, the romance of flickering candles presented in a custom designed arrangement are all everyday glass items adding quality and inspirations to our lives. These are a few of the pieces designed by local artist Lea Pollock Plosker to

bring joy and happiness into the everyday lives of others.

Lea began her creative journey with our neighbor to the North in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. At the age of 12, Lea moved with her family to San Diego, California. During her early schooling experience, Lea reflects that she was always interested in art and design, which resulted in her taking many art classes in ceramics, painting, and drawing. She favors the “one of a kind” aspect to creating art that was uniquely original. Lea went on to finish her M.Ed. in Character Education at the University of San Diego in 2002, moving to Arizona in 2008 when she married her husband Ari. Now they are the proud parents of two young daughters. A number of years ago, Lea was presented with an opportunity to take a class in fused glass, and it was love at first fire! She went on to enroll in additional workshops

and classes that have given her the foundation for her artistic expressions today.

Lea’s mission is to create functional, fun art glass that will put a smile on your face. Her pieces include a large selection of sparkling tableware, handy bottle stops, useful coasters, elegant candleholders, functional purse hangers, and much more. If you can imagine it in use in your

everyday life, Lea has made it or can create it for you. When asked where she derives her inspiration to keep her designs fresh and fun, Lea says, “I have been known to take my inspiration from my niece’s and daughters’ drawings, a plate of noodles on a plate, or the way toys are scattered across the floor. Everything organized and random can end up in my designs.”

Lea works from her home, with her studio set up in the garage, a handy space to be at the helm of her young family and not miss a beat on those creative possibilities. She is a member of the Sonoran Arts League and participates in the annual Hidden in the Hill Studio tour each November. Lea also displays her work at the Gallery at El Pedregal, as well as a gallery in Winnipeg. Lea has an extensive selection of her functional glass art on her Web site at www.sunscapecreations.com. You can contact her on that site to arrange the purchase of an item, to visit her studio, and commission specific pieces designed for your environment. You will find her work fun, functional, and endlessly fascinating for conversation pieces in your home or office.

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Peterson believes the next few years are critical for the future economic sustainability of Carefree, and he outlined key priorities he wants addressed in the near future in his announcement.

“We have made great progress in enhancing downtown Carefree for the enjoyment and utilization of our residents and visitors,” Mayor Peterson said in a press release. “We can’t stop now, and the next few years are critical to the Town’s future.”

Peterson prioritized these goals in his sights if he is elected as mayor: Keeping the town friendly without the heavy traffic congestion of nearby towns, attracting a diverse demographic

to downtown Carefree with strategic marketing efforts, and encouraging smaller high-quality residences close to downtown. He also plans on achieving his identified priorities within town budget constraints, while maintaining strong reserves for the town.

“The downtown enhancement projects, implemented under my leadership, came from a variety of sources, and the town council worked hard and effectively to maximize the impact of each,” Peterson said. “Many of our local businesses and civic organizations also made substantial contributions towards implementing these projects, which helped to keep spending below the approved budgets.”

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NORTH VALLEY – The Arizona Game and Fish Department is reminding all off-highway vehicle (OHV) drivers and passengers to ensure they are riding safely by carrying only the number of passengers for which their vehicle is designed.

The reminder comes after a Mohave County couple was injured when their single-rider all-terrain vehicle flipped recently while on a difficult roadway in the Hualapai Mountains, according to the Mohave County Sheriff ’s Office. Most ATVs are only designed to carry a single rider.

“It’s critically important for OHV operators not to overload their machines and to make sure they are driving with the correct number of passengers,” said Matt Eberhart, AZGFD OHV Safety Education coordinator. “Carrying too many people in any OHV, especially on a single-rider ATV, dramatically alters the handling of the vehicle and makes it unsafe and unstable for everyone aboard.”

The couple was not wearing helmets as they attempted to reach a ridge on their ATV. Unfortunately, the trail became too steep and the machine flipped backwards, according to authorities. Both were injured

and one needed to be airlifted by County Search and Rescue deputies.

AZGFD reminds riders that helmets are required by law for all riders under the age of 18 regardless of the off-highway vehicle type. However, they are strongly recommended for all riders, regardless of age.

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A struggling punk rock band touring on the road is down to their last few stops, scrounging for shows and siphoning

gas to make it from town to town. Not ones to turn down a paying gig, the Ain’t Rights jump at the opportunity to perform. However, the concert is on the outskirts of town, in a community controlled by White supremacists. The group performs to a hostile crowd that spits and throws beer cans in their direction. Eager to leave, the Ain’t Rights quickly gather their gear and are nearly out the back door. A final return to the green room for a forgotten phone interrupts a murder; as witnesses, the band is taken captive by the owner (Patrick Stewart) of the club and into a fight for survival.

Jeremy Saulnier is good at taking characters and placing them in the middle of terrible

situations that they have no control over. The process for the characters becomes forced action, most often action that requires the character to commit horrifying acts in order to survive. But what makes this simple narrative approach so effective is the skill of Saulnier, who understands how to manipulate the viewer in inventive ways and make the viewer feel every emotional moment of the situation the characters are in. In “Green Room”, Saulnier combines all the successful elements from his previous films and builds a film that breathes tension and anxiety. Whether

the calm manipulation of a club owner coxing a group of young people into submission through a locked door or the frantic, pulse-pounding cat and mouse chase, there are moments that will make you squirm and moments that will push you to the edge of your seat.

The film works best when gleefully indulging in these moments; however, where Saulnier stumbled in the past with aspects of character composition or narrative cohesiveness, here the director successfully complements these features nicely. There are even small moments of comedic levity as the band discuss their “stranded-on-a-desert-island” band, a moment that had a big applause at the screening that I attended after the choice was made from one of the characters. Things lead to a finale that is less exciting and somewhat predictable, yet still satisfying because the characters finally surrender to the situation and embrace their

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DAISY MOUNTAIN FIRE DISTRICT FY15-16 AMENDED BUDGET PROPOSAL

July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 Adopted Budget Amended Difference

REVENUES Secured Property Taxes 11,439,263 11,439,263 -

FDAT – Fire District Assistance Tax 400,000 400,000 -

Fire Insurance Premium Tax 106,635 106,635 -

Charges for Service 809,500 859,500 50,000

Grants/Other Income 329,000 329,000 -

Wildland 50,000 437,444 387,444

Interfacility Contract Revenue 0 506,892 506,892

Lease Revenue 25,200 25,200 -

Interest on Investments 3,500 3,500 -

Capital Lease Proceeds 0 926,622 926,622

Carry in from Capital 675,123 725,123 50,000

Carry in from Retirement 95,136 95,136 -

Total Revenue 13,933,357 15,854,315 1,920,958

EXPENSES Salaries and Wages 7,390,405 7,854,875 464,470

Employee Benefit & Expenses 3,364,850 3,575,680 210,830

Administration 425,875 453,924 28,049

Fuel, Oil & Utilities 278,550 278,550 -

Repairs & Maintenance 297,000 297,000 -

Communication 400,035 400,035 -

Operating Expenses 521,237 521,237 -

Capital Lease - 926,622 926,622

Capital Outlay 861,123 931,123 70,000

Debt Service

Principal Retirement 160,525 160,525 -

Interest & Fees 10,000 10,000 -

Contingency 123,757 123,757 -

Retirement Savings Transfer 100,000 100,000 -

Carry over to next FY - 220,987 220,987

Total Expenses 13,933,357 15,854,315 1,920,958

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ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION

FOR TADDMOR ENTERPRISES LLC

L-2077326-8THE ADDRESS OF THE KNOWN

PLACE OF BUSINESS IS:3621 W KELLER CTANTHEM, AZ 85086

THE NAME AND STREET ADDRESS OF THE

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L20794982THE ADDRESS OF THE KNOWN PLACE

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OF BUSINESS IS:

33509 NORTH 24TH DRIVEPHOENIX, AZ 85085THE NAME AND STREET

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HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE

ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR

MOUNTAINSIDE ENGRAVED CREATIONS LLC

LICENSE # L-2072626-8THE ADDRESS OF THE KNOWN

PLACE OF BUSINESS IS:

42147 N 7TH STREETPHOENIX, AZ 85086THE NAME AND STREET

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

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ANDESTHER M CURRY

42147 N 7TH STREETPHOENIX, AZ 85086


PUBLIC NOTICEARTICLES OF

INCORPORATION HAVE BEEN

FILED IN THE

OFFICE OF THE

ARIZONA CORPORATION

COMMISSION FOR

ANDERSMITH LOGISTICS, LLC

LICENSE # L20872554THE ADDRESS OF THE KNOWN

PLACE OF BUSINESS IS:

16826 E. LAMPLIGHTER WAY #1

THE NAME AND STREET

ADDRESS OF THE

STATUTORY AGENT IS:

RUTH ANN SMITH16826 E. LAMPLIGHTER

WAY #1


REAL ESTATE


4220 W. Summit Walk CTSuite 102

623.551.1500Behind Discount Tire in Anthem

ROCKIN’MUSIC BINGO!

THE BEST BBQIN ARIZONA!

If you like Family Feud & music videos,you’ll love Rockin Music! Bring some

friends & let’s have fun!Thurs. nights at 7pm & it’s FREE!

OPEN MON-THUR: 8AM-9PM FRI: 8AM-10PM

SAT & SUN: 7AM-10PM LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!

IT’S BACK!PRIME RIB

Every Saturday starting at 4pmLimited Quantities

49¢ WINGS on WEDNESDAYS

Full Bar with Happy Hour from 3-6pmWe Cater - Orders Available To-Go

Text “ANTHEM ” to 95577 for Specials from The Tennessee Grill

Assisted Living Home31072 N 136th Lane | Peoria, AZ 85382

Personal Care : bathing, grooming, hygiene, mobility/walking assistance,transferring, incontinence care, feeding, exercise

Homemaker Care : medication, meals, shopping, laundry

RESPITE CARE • ACTIVITY & GAME ROOMPRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS

For questions or tour call us today!

Pet of the Week: Delilah

Meet Delilah! This 2-year-old kitty is a little

stunner! She loves her people and wants to be their one and only. (That means she MUST be the only pet as she’s not a fan of dogs or other kitties.) No worries, Delilah gives enough love for the whole home. She’ll follow you everywhere and LOVES to play. Delilah has been waiting for a forever home for a long time, and this little lonely-heart kitty is more than ready to claim a family as her very own.

Delilah is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and fully litter box trained. Delilah needs to be an indoor-only cat. A $40 adoption fee applies for Delilah.

If you’d like to make Delilah your new best friend, please complete an Anthem Pets Matchmaker Application, available online at www.anthempets.org/adoptionprocess.

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!

We’re looking for forever homes, too! To learn more about us, visit www.anthempets.org.


MotoCity Anthem is the Valley’s newestdealership featuring Motorcyles, ATVs, UTVs,

PWCs, and Scooters from KAWASAKI,SUZUKI, and YAMAHA. Plus Parts,Accessories, Apparel, and Service

4125 W. Summit Walk Ct.Anthem Way to W side of 1-17 - First left behind Circle K

623-777-1626www.azmotocity.com

OPEN MON.-FRI: 9am - 6pm | SAT: 9am - 3pm

$1799$1799 Includes 4 tire rotation and26 point safety inspection.

Regular price $29.99 for oil change listed. See store for details.WITH THIS COUPON. MOST VEHICLES. UP TO 5 QTS OF 5W30 KENDALL OIL. WASTE DISPOSAL AND TAX EXTRA.

SEMI-SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGE AND 26-POINT SAFETY INSPECTION. EXPIRES 5/31/16. C&R TIRE

CALL FOR PRICES IFYOUR SIZE IS NOT LISTED

(623) 201-43202800 W Rose Canyon CircleAnthem, AZ 85086 merrillgardens.com License Pending

Retirement Living • Assisted Living • Memory Care

At Merrill Gardens, life gets bigger – not smaller. It’s about possibilities – not limitations. It’s about having more time for yourself – and more freedom and flexibility to do things you enjoy.

Visit our leasing office and select your new apartment today!

PROUDLY INTRODUCING Merrill Gardens at AnthemNow Taking

Reservations! Leasing Office

Open!

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