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March 13, 2013 Vol. 11, No.18 www.thefoothillsfocus.com Tramonto N. Phoenix New River Desert Hills Cave Creek Carefree Anthem Black Canyon City POSTAL PATRON CAVE CREEK ECRWSS Carrier Route PreSorted Standard U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 371 Cave Creek, AZ GOVERNMENT: Anthem Council seeks feedback on potential enhancement projects Page 3 SPORTS: Boulder Creek, lacrosse team looks to build on 2012 season Page 6 OTHER : Editorial Page 17 Service Directory 19 Classified Ads 22 MUSIC: ProMusica set to perform with famous violinist Page 5 Inside: Submitted photo The 4th annual Cave Creek Trail Run is set for 7 a.m., March 30 in Cave Creek. The event, which draws 400 runners each year raises $10,000 plus annually for the preservation of 4,000 acres of open space. Eric Rodriguez/The Foothills Focus The Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo is set for March 22 - 24 at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena. RODEO continued on page 10 RUN continued on page 4 MARC BUCKHOUT MANAGING EDITOR Nothing worth doing is easy is a saying that could easily be attached to both the annual Cave Creek Trail Run and the fundraising effort for which the event was formed. This year’s run, set for 7 a.m., March 30 in Spur Cross Ranch, is the fourth annual event designed as a fundraiser for the town’s effort to preserve 4,000 acres of Sonoran Desert. “Every year we have people complete the race and then give an additional donation on top of what they paid to compete in the race,” event organizer Korina Riggin said. “People care about open space and the fact that 100 percent of this event is on open space land brings it to their heart. Having the land they could help save under their feet and getting a chance to see it makes it even more important to them.” The primitive trail takes participants through sandy washes, up over hills and down the other side requiring runners to bound between, around and over rocks. “I highly recommend people come out and check out the course so they see what they’re getting themselves into,” Riggin said. “This isn’t an event I’d recommend as an introduction to trail running. It’s a tight course with a lot of obstacles. We’ll cut back the vegetation some and clear some rocks, but it’s mild trail maintainance. It’s a very challenging event.” Last year’s event saw the winner in the 5K event turn in a time of 23:34 on the men’s side and 29:28 on the women’s side. In the 10K event the best time for the men was 42:56 while the top performance by a woman was 1:39.13 Despite its challenging nature, Riggin said the event is a popular one each year as participants are able to compete in either a 5K Run/Walk or a 10K Run. Additionally there is a 2K event for kids. “We limit it to 400 and it has sold out every single time,” she said. In addition to running the race, competitors also will be on the lookout for a hidden egg on the course for each of the three races. The person that brings it to the finish line receives a prize. From taking place close to Easter each year, when many students are on spring break, to being held at a time of year when the weather is mild, the flowers are blooming and the Cave Creek run supports land preservation MARC BUCKHOUT MANAGING EDITOR After drawing record crowds last year the Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo is looking for another impressive weekend as the 35 th anniversary event is set to get under way March 22 – 24 in Cave Creek. “We are extremely excited to be bringing back Cervi Championship Rodeo Company, their NFR quality livestock and award winning contract personnel, in order to ensure the commitment of making the Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo bigger and better each year,” Traci Casale, president of Cave Creek Pro Rodeo said. “And, because we’re celebrating our 35 th Anniversary, this rodeo will certainly be one for the record books.” Along with improved livestock the rodeo is drawing some of the top competitors in the sport. Among those scheduled to compete in Cave Creek are three-time world champion barrel racer Sherry Cervi and two-time world saddle bronc riding champion Taos Muncy. “It’s always been a rodeo I’ve liked coming to,” said Cervi, a Marana resident. “I know they had really good crowds last year and good stock.” Despite being the first professional barrel racer to break the $2 million mark in career earnings, a feat she accomplished in 2010, Cervi will be looking to avenge her 2012 performance in Cave Creek. “I’m hoping to make some money this year,” she said. “I started professionally at 18. At that time I definitely knew it was something I wanted to have a successful career with, but what I’ve been able to do has far exceeded my expectations. I’ve been very fortunate to have Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo set for 35 th annual event

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March 13, 2013 • Vol. 11, No.18 www.thefoothillsfocus.com

TramontoN. PhoenixNew RiverDesert HillsCave Creek • • • • • • •CarefreeAnthem Black Canyon City

POSTAL PATRON CAVE CREEKECRWSS

Carrier Route PreSorted Standard U.S. POSTAGE PAID

Permit No. 371 Cave Creek, AZ

GoVeRNMeNT:Anthem Council seeks feedback on potential enhancement projects

Page 3

SPoRTS:Boulder Creek,

lacrosse team looks to build on 2012 season

Page 6

oTHeR :• Editorial Page 17

• Service Directory 19

• Classified Ads 22

MUSiC: ProMusica set to

perform with famous violinist

Page 5

Inside:

Submitted photoThe 4th annual Cave Creek Trail Run is set for 7 a.m., March 30 in Cave Creek. The event, which draws 400 runners each year raises $10,000 plus annually for the preservation of 4,000 acres of open space.

Eric Rodriguez/The Foothills FocusThe Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo is set for March 22 - 24 at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena.

RODEOcontinued on page 10

Runcontinued on page 4

MARC BUCKHOUT MANAGING EDITOR

Nothing worth doing is easy is a saying that could easily be attached to both the annual Cave Creek Trail Run and the fundraising effort for which the event was formed.

This year’s run, set for 7 a.m., March 30 in Spur Cross Ranch, is the fourth annual event designed as a fundraiser for the town’s effort to preserve 4,000 acres of Sonoran Desert.

“Every year we have people complete the race and then give an additional donation on top of what they paid to compete in the race,” event organizer Korina Riggin said. “People care about open space and the fact that 100 percent of

this event is on open space land brings it to their heart. Having the land they could help save under their feet and getting a chance to see it makes it even more important to them.”

The primitive trail takes participants through sandy washes, up over hills and down the other side requiring runners to bound between, around and over rocks.

“I highly recommend people come out and check out the course so they see what they’re getting themselves into,” Riggin said. “This isn’t an event I’d recommend as an introduction to trail running. It’s a tight course with a lot of obstacles. We’ll cut back the vegetation some and clear some rocks, but

it’s mild trail maintainance. It’s a very challenging event.”

Last year’s event saw the winner in the 5K event turn in a time of 23:34 on the men’s side and 29:28 on the women’s side. In the 10K event the best time for the men was 42:56 while the top performance by a woman was 1:39.13

Despite its challenging nature, Riggin said the event is a popular one each year as participants are able to compete in either a 5K Run/Walk or a 10K Run. Additionally there is a 2K event for kids.

“We limit it to 400 and it has sold out every single time,” she said.

In addition to running the race, competitors also will be

on the lookout for a hidden egg on the course for each of the three races. The person that brings it to the finish line receives a prize.

From taking place close to Easter each year, when many

students are on spring break, to being held at a time of year when the weather is mild, the flowers are blooming and the

Cave Creek run supports land preservation

MARC BUCKHOUT MANAGING EDITOR

After drawing record crowds last year the Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo is looking for another impressive weekend as the 35th anniversary event is set to get under way March 22 – 24 in Cave Creek.

“We are extremely excited to be bringing back Cervi Championship Rodeo Company, their NFR quality livestock and award winning contract personnel, in order to ensure the commitment of making the Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo bigger and better each year,” Traci Casale, president of Cave

Creek Pro Rodeo said. “And, because we’re celebrating our 35th Anniversary, this rodeo will certainly be one for the record books.”

Along with improved livestock the rodeo is drawing some of the top competitors in the sport.

Among those scheduled to compete in Cave Creek are three-time world champion barrel racer Sherry Cervi and two-time world saddle bronc riding champion Taos Muncy.

“It’s always been a rodeo I’ve liked coming to,” said Cervi, a Marana resident. “I know they had really good crowds last year and good stock.”

Despite being the first professional barrel racer to break the $2 million mark in career earnings, a feat she accomplished in 2010, Cervi will be looking to avenge her 2012 performance in Cave Creek.

“I’m hoping to make some money this year,” she said. “I started professionally at 18. At that time I definitely knew it was something I wanted to have a successful career with, but what I’ve been able to do has far exceeded my expectations. I’ve been very fortunate to have

Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo set for 35th annual event

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6:30 – 8 p.m., March 20 – Open House on Civic Building and Master Plan Projects 3701 W. Anthem Way

Representatives of the Civic Building project management and design build team, and members of the ACC Board, Community Planning and Development Committee, and ACC staff will be present to answer questions and take community feedback. Public comment cards will be available. Attendees will also have the opportunity to tour the Civic Building. Anthem families and business community members are encouraged to attend.

6:30 p.m., April 4 – ACC Board of Directors Special Meeting., ACC Community Center

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the east side of Interstate 17. Arroyo Norte is a new single-family home development of approximately 291 lots (at total build out). The agreement allows Arroyo Norte residents to use ACC amenities (Community Park, Liberty Bell Park, and the Anthem Community Center) for a fee of $40 per month per household (in addition to an application fee). Anthem residents will, in turn, have access to use Arroyo Norte parks and trails. The agreement is intended to address the expected use of ACC facilities by Arroyo Norte residents, and allows collection of funds to offset wear and tear on those facilities. At most, this will result in a less than 3 percent increase in attendance at the Community Center.

• Design and construction estimates will be presented on the Civic Building.

• Facilities Master Plan proposed projects. Additional financial information, including operating cost estimates for proposed master plan projects will be discussed. The Board will consider further policy direction regarding the proposed projects and next steps.

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“It’s a really grassroots, word of mouth type of event,” she said. “I’d say only about 10 percent of participants are from Cave Creek. Last year we had 16 different states represented as well as Canada.”

Registration for the 5K and 10 K event is $40. The 2K event for kids costs $15 per child.

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“Every year people are excited that they have the opportunity to help save the land. Not only will they get to look at it for years to come, but their children will have the same opportunity,” Riggin said.

Submitted photoThe 4th annual Cave Creek Trail Run is accepting registration for the March 30 run in Cave Creek. Cost to participate is $40 for either the 5K or the 10 K event. Parents can register to have their children compete in the 2K event for $15.

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ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT 1616 WEST ADAMS STREET PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NO. 16-116179 PERPETUAL RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT

Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the state of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein called ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the Arizona State Land Department, Room 434B, 1616 W. Adams, Phoenix, Arizona, a perpetual right of way easement for the purpose of an Electrical Substation situated in Maricopa County to wit:

TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, G&SRB&M, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA

PARCEL: M&B THRU TRACT 10, BLOCK 9 IN STATE PLAT 44 REPLAT, SECTION 30, CONTAINING 12.66 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

BENEFICIARY: PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS (INDEMNITY SELECTIONS)

For a complete legal description of the land, prospective bidders are advised to examine the right of way application file as well as all pertinent files of ASLD.

Said right of way easement has been valued at $1,583,269.00 and consists of 12.66 acres, more or less.

Additional requirements and conditions of this right of way are available and may be viewed at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona.

The complete file associated with the described land is open to public inspection at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Rights of Way Section of the Real Estate Division of ASLD at (602) 542-4098. This auction notice is available on the ASLD's web site at www.land.state.az.us.

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

TERMS OF SALE:

(A) At the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier's check: (1) The value of the right of way, which is $1,583,269.00; (2) A Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the value of the right of way, which is $47,498.00; (3) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00. The total amount due at the time of sale is $1,633,267.00, (less $2,500.00 and less $969,366.00 for Advance Deposit into suspense if the successful bidder is the applicant for a total amount due of $661,401.00).

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

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

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

BIDDING INFORMATION:

(A) The time of sale shall be deemed to be the time of declaration of the highest and best bidder. The bidding will begin at the total value of the right of way. A bid for less than the value of the right of way easement or by a party who has not inspected the right of way and/or the associated files and records of ASLD will not be considered.

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

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

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

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

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The ASLD may cancel this auction in whole or in part at any time prior to the acceptance of a final bid.

A protest to this sale must be filed within 30 days after the first day of publication of this announcement and in accordance with A.R.S. §37-301.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 364-0875. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

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MARC BUCKHOUT MANAGING EDITOR

2012 was a standout season for the Boulder Creek lacrosse program.

A winning record (9-7), state playoff appearance and a playoff victory all were firsts for the Jaguars program.

Although they are off to a 1-2 start and graduated a strong core from last year’s team, Dan Booth, who enters his sixth year as coach, said he sees a positive carryover effect on the 2013 edition of the team.

“Especially confidence wise, last year really helped our program,” Booth said. “The first couple years especially were a real struggle, but now we’re at a point where we know we can compete with established programs.”

While he wouldn’t accept a moral victory, Booth pointed to his team’s defeat to Brophy on March 6 as a sign of the program’s progress.

After trailing 6-3 at halftime the Jaguars rallied by limiting the Broncos to three second half goals in a 9-8 loss.

“One goal short of a great comeback,” Booth said. “But that’s the closest we’ve ever played Brophy. Defensively it was our best game of the year.”

Anchoring the defense is one of six returning varsity players in senior co-captain Blake O’Connell.

After starting the season as a reserve in 2012 O’Connell emerged as the team’s goalie late last season.

“He isn’t afraid of getting hit by the ball which is saying

something,” Booth said. “You have to be a little crazy to play goalie. But he’s also a leader. He’s quick. He’s very athletic. Everything you want in a goalie.”

Supporting O’Connell is defenseman and co-captain Tyler Mumford, who is in his second season on the varsity.

“Basically he’s the voice of the defense,” Booth said. “He makes sure people are where they’re supposed to be. We’re running a new defense and he makes it go. You want a leader on the field and he definitely fills that roll.”

While he calls the defense a work in progress, the coach said the offense has been the team’s biggest strength in the season’s early going.

“Coach (Tracy) Fuller does a great job with the offense,” Booth said. “We’ve got a few guys that have played travel ball on the team and you can see how that experience has benefited them.”

Leading the team offensively is junior Cody Essary and Quinn Bennett.

“Cody is very athletic,” Booth said. “He’s emerged as a huge contributor, not so much in terms of scoring goals, but running the team offensively and getting things set up. He leads the team in assists.”

And it’s Bennett who is giving Essary the opportunity to work his magic.

“He’s our faceoff guy and he’s winning about 90 percent of them using his quickness and

leverage. He gets good position and gets us extra possessions, which are critical.”

The growth of the program also means young players are capable of making an impact.

“Our young players are coming to us ready to play,” he said. “They’ve gotten good coaching at the lower levels. We no longer have to work so much on the basics with them. We can do more things concerning strategy because they already have a grasp of the fundamentals.”

For the first time in the program’s history Booth kept two freshman on the varsity and he said Chris Jackson and Tucker Hartmann have already proven their worth.

Acknowledging that he has a young team Booth said building on last year’s success remains the goal.

“We want to post another winning season, get back to the playoffs again and hopefully go deeper than we did last year,” he said.

The Jaguars next test comes Saturday when they travel to Tucson to take on Oro Valley in a noon game at Canyon del Oro High School. They stay on the road to take on Pinnacle in an 8 p.m. matchup on March 20 before returning home for an 8 p.m. matchup with Desert Mountain on March 22.

To follow the Jaguars lacrosse team go to https://sites.google.com/site/bouldercreeklacrosse/.

Boulder Creek looks to build on breakthrough season

Marc Buckhout/The Foothills FocusBoulder Creek senior Blake O’Connell prepares to defend against a shot in the team’s 9-8 loss to Brophy. To view more photos from the Jaguars March 6 game go to facebook.com/thefoothills.focus.

Marc Buckhout/The Foothills FocusBoulder Creek’s Cody Essary hits a Brophy opponent. To view more photos from the Jaguars March 6 game go to facebook.com/thefoothills.focus.

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THurSday MIM hosts opera trio

The Arizona Opera Up Close Series will feature 11 Troyatore at 7 p.m., Thursday at the Musical Instrument Museum.

The trio of Michelle Capablo, Indra Thomas and Dongwon Shin will perform some of opera’s greatest hits as well as their personal favorites.

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FrIday art, car show combine in Carefree

The Festival of Fine Art and Ferrari car show will run from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Friday – Sunday in downtown Carefree.

The free show, hosted by the Sonoran Arts League, is in its 12th year. More than 100 artists from across the country will show their work during an event that will include live music.

Ferraris will line the Easy Street area from 10 a.m. – noon on Sunday. For information on the event call 480-575-6624 or go to sonoranartsleague.org.

desert Foothills Library hosts art presentation

Art Nosh Wine and Cheese is the title of a presentation set for 4 – 5:30 p.m., Friday at the Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek.

Presentations by experts from Phoenix Art Museum, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art and Heard Museum Guild will give attendees a chance to be educated and entertained on a variety of art topics while enjoying a snack with some wine.

For a complete list of scheduled topics visit dfla.org. Cost for the event is $10. Limited seating is available. To register call 480-488-2286. Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek.

anthem church hosts rummage sale

St. Rose Parish will have a two-day rummage sale from 5 – 7 p.m., Friday and from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday

at the Anthem church. Items available include

furniture, appliances, electronics, household items and clothing and more.

St. Rose Parish is located at 2825 W. Rose Canyon Circle in Anthem. For information call 623-465-9740.

SaTurday Black Canyon City band performs Elevate Coffee

Karmann and Kompany, an acoustic band based in Black Canyon City, will perform a free show from 8 – 10 p.m., Saturday at Elevate Coffee Company.

The band, led by singer/songwriter Karmann Powell, features powerful female vocals and a fun, stage presence. Song selections range from folk, country, gospel, bluegrass, blues and original compositions. Joining her is Joe Brokaw on the 5-string bass, Joe Stolpa on lead guitar and Darrell Stackhouse on percussion.

Elevate Coffee Company is located at 2530 W. Happy Valley Road Suite #1273 in Phoenix. For information on the show call 602-341-5480. For information on the band go to kankband.com.

Kiwanis of Carefree host flea market

The Kiwanis Club of Carefree Flea Market will have its latest

event from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday in Cave Creek.

Furniture, electronics, decorative items among others will be available. Cash, credit cards and checks (with I.D.) will be accepted. All proceeds benefit the Youth Programs of Kiwanis Club of Carefree, a 501.c3 organization.

The Carefree Kiwanis Flea Market is located at Dave Anderson Memorial Building, located at 7177 E. Ed Everett Way in Cave Creek

If showers are in the forecast, the Flea Market will automatically be postponed to the following Saturday, March 23. When in doubt, check the website.

Remaining Flea Market dates for 2013 are: May 4, June 22, August 17 and October 12.

Across the parking lot from the Flea Market, is the Kiwanis Club of Carefree Marketplace, featuring clothing, accessories, jewelry, artwork, collectibles and a few pieces of furniture.

The Marketplace is open every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon; and, Wednesdays, from 1:30 – 4 p.m., at 7171Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek.

For information, call the Kiwanis Club of Carefree at 480-488-8400 or visit kiwaniscarefree.org.

Tour de Cure rolls through North Valley

The 2013 Phoenix Tour de Cure, a fundraiser in the fight against diabetes, is set for Saturday at Reach 11 Sports Complex in Phoenix.

Various rides are available for the event ranging from as few as eight miles on up to 100 miles. All riders return to a party, full lunch and entertainment at the finish line at Reach 11 Sports Complex.

Reach 11 Sports Complex is located at 2425 E. Deer Valley Road in Phoenix. Registration is $15, with a fundraising minimum of $175.

To register go to diabetes.org/phoenixtourdecure.

MIM offers Celtic drumming event

The Musical Instrument Museum will have its monthly community drumming circle from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Saturday with participants of all levels given the opportunity to experience Celtic Drumming.

Frank Thompson, founder of AZ Rhythm Connection will lead the class for musicians ranging from absolute beginners to enthusiastic professionals. Guest artists and MIM curators will stop in to demonstrate or share information about

instruments, cultures, or rhythms. Those interested in attending can bring their own drum or use one provided.

Tickets are $12 per class or $40 for four classes. To register, contact Annabel Rimmer at 480-245-6919 or [email protected].

SuNday anthem Pets hosts St. Patrick’s day event

Anthem Pets is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Dog Walk from 2 – 4 p.m., Sunday in the Anthem Community Park with 1 and 2 mile routes available.

A $5 registration will include a goodie bag and treats for each dog. Registration can be done ahead of the event at [email protected]. Payment will be the day of the race by cash or check. Sign in will begin at 1:45 p.m. at the corner of Community Center parking lot.

Pets must be leashed. A rest stop and water will be set up at the one mile mark. For information on Anthem Pets go to anthempets.com.

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Cactus Shadows High School will have their 2nd annual Art Day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., March 23 at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center on 60th Street and Carefree Highway.

Last year’s Art Day marked a new adventure for the Cave Creek Unified School District. For the past seven years Cactus Shadows High School has showcased their faculty artwork and now they have made it into an event with art, entertainment, activities and food.

The event is open to everyone in the community.

“We have something for everyone because we have games for children, entertainment for both adults and children and we have some really great artwork that will be sold,” Elaine Adrian, Specialist for Education and Community Services Department for the Cave Creek Unified School District said. “It’s a really fun day…and it’s just a way of letting the public know what we have here.”

Artist and Visual Arts teacher Robin Ray says, “It’s about being involved and giving [the community] opportunity to have them involved.”

This year Ray said they have added a performing arts portion to the event. The entertainment will include skits from Cactus Shadows improv students and performances from the national honors dance club. Also the visual arts club will have face paintings, photo booth, decorating picture frames and several art activities for children.

“We will have a little section

where we will have storytelling,” Adrian said.

Most of the storytellers will be principals and district employees which have volunteered to read and act out the storybook characters. She said it will be like a day in the park because most of the activities will be outside in the amphitheater which is in front of the fine arts center.

“Also this year we have five kids clubs involved in a book writing contest and the 10 winners will get to read their books at the event,” Adrian said.

Among all the activities there will be artists showcasing and selling their art. “It’s a mixed bag,” Adrian joked about the many types of art going to be displayed around the center including a variety of gourds, ceramics, water paintings, portrait paintings and jewelry. “It just really depends on what each artist wants to bring.”

Ray said her work is whimsical and some include animal themes. Ray has been a visual arts teacher for more than 20 years and uses acrylics and ceramics in her artwork.

Like Ray, many of the faculty presenting their work at the event are either currently still working for the Cave Creek Unified School District, recently retired, or graduated students.

Adrian said the event is a great way to show all the art in the school district and shows the students and community that there is a place for the arts after graduation.

Not only will there be plenty of activities and entertainment but there will also be food for sale.

One of the vendors will include the Carefree Bad Donkey Restaurant which will be selling subs, pizza, salads and five dollar lunches.

Adrian said that the greater portion of proceeds will go towards the vendors, clubs and artist and that 10 percent will go towards refurbishing the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center.

“It’s wonderful and a good balance to end the Fiesta Day Parade, [the community] can stop by after the parade and get some art.” Adrian said.

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Submitted photoCactus Shadows High School will host its 2nd annual Art Day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., March 23 at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center in Scottsdale

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Musical Theatre of Anthem’s run of the musical Dear Edwina Jr., which follows the adventures of advice-giver extraordinaire Edwina Spoonapple, opens Thursday in Anthem.

The cast of 10 - 12 year olds from around the Valley will conduct 10 performances during the course of the run, which concludes March 24.

The show features various styles of music from 50s to Jamaican to Country Western and more,” said Jackie Hammond, MTA Producing Artistic Director.

The show is directed by Laura O’Meara, vocal directed by Hammond and Ginette Rossi, and choreographed by Sherry Henderson.

Edwina directs the kids in the neighborhood in production number after production number in her “Advice-A-Palooza” extravaganza. Written in the style of Schoolhouse Rock Live! and You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown, Dear Edwina Jr. is the perfect girl power musical for a new generation.

Performances take place at 7 p.m., Thursday, Friday,

Saturday, March 21, 22 and 23 at and at 3 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, March 23 and 24 at MTA’s performance space, 42323 N. Vision Way, Bldg. 2 in Anthem. Tickets may be purchased online at mu s ic a l t he a t r e o f a n t he m.org. Adult tickets are $18 and students, seniors and children 12 and under are $15.

Musical Theatre of Anthem presents Dear Edwina Jr.

Submitted photoMusical Theatre of Anthem will perform the musical Dear Edwina Jr., beginning Thursday. The cast, ranging in age from 10 – 12, will have 10 performances during the run, which concludes March 24.

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For Muncy, who lives in Corona, New Mexico, rodeo was a way of life from an early age.

“My parents were involved in it and that’s how my sister and I got involved,” he said. “We played Little League and football too, but I’ve been riding since I was 13. That’s always what I knew I wanted to do.”

In 2007 he started competing professionally.

“I was just 20 years old, competing against my heroes,” he said. “I couldn’t even talk to some of them. I didn’t really think I’d have a shot, but I got a little lucky. I’d had it as a goal to be a world champion, but I didn’t expect it to happen so quickly. I was just out there having fun. It was an unreal experience.”

After winning in his first season on the professional tour it would take four years before Muncy would reach that level again.

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Although he has a list of career injuries, including breaking his leg twice as well as fracturing his ankle, Muncy considers himself lucky and said he anticipates staying in the sport for a long time.

“I don’t think that adrenaline rush ever goes away,” he said. “You’re dealing with an animal that is three to four times bigger than you. They try to buck you off and it obviously keeps you on your toes. You learn how to manage your adrenaline and fear, but it is always there.”

Rodeo week gets under way with the 3rd annual Fiesta Days Dan Lebsock Memorial Golf Tournament and Fundraiser on March 20. The tournament, a 1 p.m. shotgun start at Dove Valley Ranch Golf Club, is followed by dinner and awards at Harold’s Corral. Registration, which includes dinner and the round of golf, is $120 per person or $480 per team.

From there the festivities move to the Cave Creek Memorial Arena (24th St. and Carefree Highway) for the rest of the weekend with the PRCA rodeo performances featuring top ranking Professional

Rodeo Cowboy Association and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association competitors beginning at 7 p.m. both March 22 and March 23 as well as at 2 p.m. on March 24.

The March 22 performance is “Tough Enough to Wear Pink” in support of the fight against cancer. Other highlights include The Fiesta Days parade at 9 a.m. on March 23 in the Town of Cave Creek. Mutton Bustin’ is set for the afternoon of March 23. The March 24 performance is Wrangler National Patriot Day in support of America’s wounded and fallen soldiers and their families. Rodeo dances with live music will take place both March 22 and March 23 after the rodeo at Harold’s Corral in Cave Creek.

General admission tickets for the rodeo are available for $12 with two reserved ticket options available for $15 and $18. Ticket information is available at ticketforce.com or by calling 480-840-0457. Rodeo parking is free, but event organizers ask attendees to bring non-perishable food donations in support of the Foothills Food Bank. For information on the rodeo go to CaveCreekProRodeo.com.

Photo courtesy of Ric AndersenThe Cave Creek Fiesta Days Rodeo will celebrate its 35th anniversary with three performances, March 22 - 24. The weekend’s festivities also include a golf tournament and parade.

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Photographs highlighting Desert Foothills Land Trust properties taken by Cave Creek resident Jerry Sieve will be on display during a reception from 6:30 – 8 p.m., Friday at the Holland Community Center in Scottsdale.

Sieve, known for his published photos in Arizona Highway during the last 30 plus years, has spent the last 18 months photographing Desert Foothills Land Trust preserves in order to highlight the unique natural lands.

“The opportunity to utilize Jerry’s photographic skill to highlight the Land Trust’s conservation work is an unprecedented opportunity to reach a wide audience with a message of land conservation,” Land Trust executive director Sonia Perillo said.

Sieve scouted opportunities at various preserves in order to determine the best time of day to make an image. After an area was selected, many visits were made to achieve his desired effect. He often used long exposures or selective focus to project a particular idea into an image. All the exhibition photos are selenium-toned, which increases the contrast in the shadows, and also increases the archival properties of the prints. Sieve made all the prints

in a traditional dark room, and hand colored or applied metallic materials to highlight features.

“Desert Foothills Land Trust areas project aspects of wilderness which I feel come through in these images,” Sieve said. “We are very fortunate to have such an organization in our area that is dedicated to protecting these ideals.”

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Photo exhibit celebrates Desert Foothills Land Trust preserves

Photo courtesy Jerry SieveA series of photos by Cave Creek resident Jerry Sieve, highlighting Desert Foothills Land Trust properties will be on display during an opening reception from 6:30 – 8 p.m., Friday at the Holland Community Center in Scottsdale. Sieve is known for his published works in Arizona Highways over the last 30 plus years.