SCOTTSDALE PARADISE VALLEY NORTH PHOENIX CAREFREE CAVE CREEK FOUNTAIN HILLS ANTHEM NOVEMBER 2013

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Senior Social ServicesAvailable Year Round

By Katherine Koenig

The City of Scottsdale now has a higher percentage of seniors, those 65 and over, than any large city in the U.S. Census data also shows the senior population sharply on the rise. Seniors make up a vital part of the community and the City works round the clock to provide social services to senior adults and their families. Masters level social workers are available by appointment Monday through Friday to provide support, education and resources free of charge.

The need to keep connected is key for enhancing and improving the quality of life for the older adult population. Senior adult community centers like Granite Reef Senior Center and Via Linda Senior Center provide the avenues. From ballroom dancing and bridge to museum tours and hiking groups, there really is something at anytime for everyone.

This month, the 30th Annual Granite Reef Senior Center Arts & Crafts Fair will be held November 16 from 10am-4pm. Its a great time to check out one of the vibrant and popular events the senior centers have created for the community.

To make an appointment to see a social worker, contact the Granite Reef Senior Center at 480.312.1700 or the Via Linda Senior Center at 480.312.5810. |CST

Many free support groups are available at both senior centers including:

Low Vision Grief & Loss Depression Support Bipolar Support Multiple Sclerosis Support Peer Support Alzheimers Support Peripheral Neuropathy Support Chronic Pain Stroke/Brain Injury SupportFor a complete list, contact

the Granite Reef Senior Center at 480.312.1700 or the Via Linda Senior Center at 480.312.5810. For additional senior information, visit facebook.com/scottsdaleseniors.

Horses And HorsepowerAmericas biggest polo event in Scottsdale

Polo Essence by Trudy Bastman

17th Annual Hidden In

The Hills TourHeld annually the weekends

before and after Thanksgiving, the Sonoran Arts League presents the 17th Annual Hidden in the Hills. Its the Valleys largest six-day studio tour with artists providing an opportunity to observe them at work and purchase works directly from the them. See our special edition coverage on page 71.

Old Santa Fe: pictorial leather sculpture by Roger Kull

The Third Annual Scottsdale Polo Championships returns to WestWorld as the Scottsdale Ferrari Maserati Polo Championships: Horses & Horsepower! This year, the expanded event schedule and an extended polo lineup is comprised of a wide variety of vendors. It will also include the 2013 Arizona Porsche Concours dElegance car show. Americas most-attended polo event is expected to draw up to 15,000 polo fans and revelers. Visit www.thepoloparty.com. (Trudy Bastman, international equine artist, is a show vendor her newest painting is pictured left.)

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INDEXINDEXPublisher

Hope H. Ozer

Executive EditorKatherine Koenig

Managing EditorKathryn M. Miller

Copy EditorCourtney E. Ozer

Creative DirectorJenifer Lee

Assistant to the PublisherDarlene Keberle

ColumnistsStephen Cohen, O.D.

Cathy DrozBarbara Kaplan

Rabbi Robert KravitzMr. Modem

Bonnie MoehleAllen Nohre

James RobertsMelanie Tighe

Steven P. TimmonsPastor Paul Witkop

ContributorsSara Clawson

Peggy FiandacaCave Creek Mayor Vincent Francia

Scottsdale Mayor Jim LaneJess Moran

Dr. David J. Peterson Carefree Mayor David SchwanPhoenix Mayor Greg Stanton

Account RepresentativesBob Hesselgesser

Susan PineLoren Sheck

Bulk DistributionLouis Flaim

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Were fl awed, because we want so much more. Were ruined, because we get these things, and wish for what we had.

Don Draper, Mad Men

The month of November is traditionally a time for giving thanks. It is a time to celebrate with loved ones and to honor heroes.

There are so many wonderful events happening this month Wild West Days celebrate our states Western heritage; Hidden in the Hills Art Tour celebrates the many talented artists who call the Northeast Valley home; and we will also pause to honor our veterans on November 11 with a number of events around town. There are pet adoption events, concerts, plays and art shows; fundraisers and festivalsthe weather is gorgeous, its a great time to be in Arizona!

Somewhere in the midst of all of the activity that leads into the holiday season, though, hopefully we will fi nd the space to pause and fi nd gratitude simply for being. Its so easy to get lost in the striving towards something or the days to-dos that we forget what we have. Enjoy the simple pleasures hot coffee, cool blues, good friends, a loving family; a gorgeous sunset, an equally amazing sunrise; a loyal pet and fuzzy slippersthe things that make you smile and say, yes, its all right here. This Thanksgiving and holiday season, I plan on surrounding myself with my favorite people and a few of my favorite things and giving thanks for every single one not wishing for something down the road, or regretting something that is gone, but simply being where I am, when I am and being darn grateful for it.

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By Mayor W.J. Jim Lane

It is easy to forget how great we have it in the United States. It is easy for us to forget how few people today and throughout the history of the world have had the same opportunities and freedoms we do here in the United States. This is true, in large part, thanks to our Constitution.

To celebrate this important document, I held a Constitution Day Contest and invited all Scottsdale school children to participate. I was

overwhelmed by the response. I received 157 entries including essays and art in many interesting and delightful mediums. Scottsdale Fashion Square generously sponsored this event and supplied gift certifi cates to each winner and a reception was held at City Hall for all participants.

Choosing one winner from each category (elementary, middle school and high school) proved to be very diffi cult. In the end, the winners were JaywonKim, Freshman at Scottsdale Preparatory Academy; Abby Davis, eighth-grader at Mountainside Middle School; and Marina Abdelmalak, third-grader from Yavapai Elementary.

Marinas essay stood out to all the judges. She and her family recently moved to the United States from Egypt and her essay was her personal account of the oppression and violence her family suffered because of their Christian beliefs. At eight years old, she truly understands how blessed she is to live in the United States and after a harrowing account of her life in that country, ends her essay with, I have the freedom to learn, grow and achieve and become the best I can be. This is what the Bill of Rights means to me.

It is important for all of us to remember that our Constitution was founded on a simple yet revolutionary idea. The idea that government is beholden to the people, that it has no other source of power except the sovereign people. That government has no authority to grant people freedoms since they are not the governments to grant. The idea that each of us is born free and that the sole purpose of government is to protect those freedoms. This is still the newest and the most unique idea in all the long history of mans relation to man, and something I am grateful to celebrate with the students in our city.

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MAYORCity of Scottsdale

480.312.3111www.scottsdaleaz.gov

Constitution DayOne of the McDowell Sonoran

Preserves new jewels the Browns Ranch Trailhead is now open. A celebration was held last month for the acquisition of new land in the the northern region and the opening of new amenities, trails and trailheads. The trailhead is located on Alma School Parkway about a mile-and-a-quarter north of Dynamite Boulevard. This trailhead features interpretive exhibits about the human history of the Preserve and serves as the major access point to the vast network of trails in the area. It provides access to such unique destinations as Granite Mountain, Cholla Mountain, Browns Mountain, Balanced Rock and Cathedral Rock. The Browns Ranch trailhead is a main entryway into the preserves unique northern areas. It features parking for 200 vehicles, plus an additional 24 spots for horse trailers. Drinking water, restrooms, an educational area and amphitheater are located at the trailhead, as is the soon-to-be-opened Jane Rau Interpretive Trail. The trailhead and its network of new and refurbished trails provide access to the scenic Sonoran Desert. Visit www.mcdowellsonoran.org for more information.

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Farmers Market Returns

Scottsdales Old Town Farmers Market, located on the southwest corner of First Street and Brown Avenue, continues from 8:30am-1pm on Saturdays in November. Take a Saturday morning and experience a wonderful selection of fresh vegetables, fruits, organic produce, socializing and the simpler things that make a city a community. This lively market features local growers and specialty food producers. Be ready to fi nd a wide variety of organic and pesticide free produce, seasonal specialties such as cider and apples, fl owers, natural pork, beef, fi sh and free range eggs and local cheeses; freshly baked artisan breads, Amish friendship breads, jams and tamales are just some of the great local foods youll fi nd there. Family-friendly and well mannered pets welcome. Visit www.azcommunitymarkets.com.

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The Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market event will be held November 9 at WestWorld in Scottsdale. The event will be fi lled with all things rusty, vintage and handmade. Vintage market vendors have spent their summer crisscrossing the entire country to bring shoppers their most unique fi nds. Attendees can expect to fi nd treasures of all types including vintage clothing, repurposed furniture, industrial pieces, farmhouse dcor, handmade items and more. The fall 2013 market will feature over 100 vendors including over 70 returning vendors from previous shows.

Shoppers who want the fi rst opportunity to see all of the fi nds can start their day with an early entry ticket beginning at 8am. Early entry will last until 10am and cost $10 per ticket. The fi rst 300 shoppers through the entrance will receive a special edition Junk in the Trunk reusable shopping bag. Regular entry will begin at 10am and last until 3pm with an admission price of $5. Children under 12 are free throughout the day.

A portion of all ticket proceeds will benefi t the local Young Life chapter of Paradise Valley and Scottsdale. For more information about the event or vendor opportunities, visit www.junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com or send an e-mail to info@junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com.

The SVS Horse Auction and Expo will be held at Westworld, the City of Scottsdales premiere equine facility, November 20-23. The auction got its humble start at Twisted Tree Farm and has expanded into an annually-held equine exposition. SVS now offers exciting varieties and opportunities for many disciplines involving sport horse enthusiasts.

The SVS Sport Horse Expo features top quality sport horses performing events such as dressage

SVS Sport Horse Event Weekend

demonstrations, high jumping, young horses free jumping and much more. Additionally, this unique exposition offers equine clinics and seminars. These clinics and seminars are great for individuals interested in gaining greater knowledge into the physical abilities and keen intellect of these spectacular sport horses.

The SVS Sport Horse Auctions have become widely known and sought after by horse show afi cionados and enthusiasts throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. SVS provides a

rare opportunity for riders of all levels of experience the once-in-a-lifetime chance to bid on some of the worlds fi nest sport horses. Each sport horse will be individually presented, displaying beauty and athleticism.

The SVS Horse Expo will raise awareness and funds for fi ve charities this year through live and silent auctions. The event will run 8am-4pm daily and tickets may be purchased at the door. Cost is $15 per adult per day; $10 per child per day. For more information, visit www.svshorsesales.com.

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Hazardous Waste Collection Day There are many items homeowners have around the house such as

paints, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals, automotive fl uids, etc. that are not so simple to get rid of.

Bring them November 2 to the City of Scottsdales Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day from 7:30am-2pm. The event will be held at 9191 East San Salvador Drive, in Scottsdale.

If you need additional information, or need to dispose of any of these items, contact Solid Waste at 480.312.5600 or visit www.scottsdaleaz.gov.

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AZ MusicfestGala Benefi t

Arizona Musicfest will present APPLAUSE! A Special Benefi t Performance and Dinner celebrating excellence in artistry and philanthropy on November 14 at 6pm at Troon Country Club in Scottsdale. The event is the major fundraiser of the year for Arizona Musicfest and features a concert performance by Broadway star Mike Eldred and a special recognition of philanthropists Susan and Michael Rouleau, in appreciation of their generous support of Arizona Musicfest. Guests will be treated to an exclusive introduction to this years Festival by Arizona Musicfest maestro Robert Moody. A full gourmet meal will be prepared by the acclaimed chefs of Troon Country Club.

Call 480.488.0806 or visit www.azmusicfest.org for reservations. Tickets are $160 each. Troon Country Club is located at 25000 North Windy Walk Drive in Scottsdale.

Operation Gratitude

Giving back means so much to military personnel and Healthy Smiles Dentistry is doing just that as part of its fourth annual Halloween Candy Buy Back program. Healthy Smiles conducts the drive annually as part of Operation Gratitude, which sends care packages to U.S. military.

Unopened, fresh, wrapped candy can be brought to Healthy Smiles Dentistry on November 4 between 8am-5pm. The family practice is located at 8700 East Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite 226, in Scottsdale. For every pound of candy brought in, the giver receives $1. The candy that is bought back will be sent overseas to U.S. military personnel. When the candy is delivered to Healthy Smiles, each giver will be able to write a thank you card or color a picture. The dentistry practices e-mail is schwartzdds@aol.com.

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Special Veterans Day Program In Scottsdale

Come and honor our country and the people who serve it at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park on November 11 from 3-5pm. Dr. Connie Mariano, a former physician to the President, will be the keynote speaker at this years Veterans Day program in Scottsdale. Mariano served nine years as White House doctor, fi rst for the fi nal year of the term of George H.W. Bush, then for the entire eight years of Bill Clinton, and lastly, during the fi rst year of George W. Bushs fi rst term in offi ce. She has achieved an impressive list of fi rsts that include:

The fi rst military woman to become the White House Physician to the President

The fi rst woman Director of the White House Medical Unit

The fi rst Filipino American in U.S. history to become a Navy Rear Admiral

The Veterans Day event also will feature the 108th Army National Guard Band as well as dignitaries, guest speakers and live performances. The program is free and open to the public. The park is located at 7301 East Indian Bend Road in Scottsdale.

Longtime White House physician Dr. Connie Mariano will be the guest speaker at McCormick-Stillman Park for a special Veterans Day commemoration on November 11.

The Valleys top culinary stars will align at Cooks & Corks, an outdoor culinary tasting event spotlighting Arizonas top local chefs and a world-class collection of winemakers. The event will be presented by the Scottsdale League for the Arts, the charitable organization that hosts the annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival and The Friends of James Beard Benefi t Dinner. Cooks & Corks will be held at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North. Executive Chef Mel Mecinas will serve up a spectacular multi-course tasting menu, along with other prominent Valley chefs. The current lineup includes Executive Chef Frank Belosic and Sous Chef Lee Hillson

of The Phoenician Resorts Il Terrazzo; Chef Michael ODowd of Renegade by MOD; Chef Matt Carter of Zinc Bistro, The Mission and The House Brasserie; Chef Matt Taylor of Market Street Kitchen; Executive Chef Beau MacMillan of The Sanctuary Resort; Executive Chef Roberto Madrid of The Westin Kierlands Deseo; Executive Chef Jadan Sheive of J.W. Marriott Desert Ridges Stone Grill; and Executive Chef Michael Cairns of Montelucias Prado.

A live band will be on hand for dancing under the stars. All funds raised will support the non-profi t Scottsdale League for the Arts. Tickets are $95 and will be limited to 250-300 attendees.

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The Four Seasons Resort is offering a special $350 room rate for attendees. Visit www.cooksandcorks.com for more information and tickets.

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J. Levine Offers Tips For Estate

ChallengesIts one of those

topics that many people dont like to talk about. When the last living parent

passes, what is the best way to

handle the contents of the house? Josh Levine, owner of J. Levine Auction & Appraisal, encounters families facing this challenge daily.

More often than not, we encounter families who are confused about the value of items in their parents homes, Levine says. Some things have appreciated, but many have devaluated.

Levine offers tips for this process:

Make Piles: Divide the contents of the house into piles: charity, trash, heirloom and research.

Research the Value of Items: Do your homework. Search eBay, artfact.com and liveauctioneers.com to determine an items worth.

Draw Numbers: Avoid family fi ghts by establishing rules. Draw numbers to take turns choosing items you would like to keep.

Consider Climate: If youre cleaning out a home in a different part of the country, consider our hot climate. Some fi nd wood furniture cracks in our desert climate.

Explore Selling Options: Do research before hiring an auction house and make sure you have an understanding of the auction process.

J. Levine Auction & Appraisal recently brought back its Thursday Nights in Scottsdale estate auctions featuring a variety of fi ne art, vintage items, dcor, estate jewelry, gold, silver, toys, electronics, rare artifacts and more. Preview for the auction begins at 4pm with refreshments, hors doeuvres and live music. The auction begins at 6pm and is located at 10345 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. For information, visit www.jlevines.com or call 480.496.2212.

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Thompson Peak Hospital recently dedicated its new Womens Health and Healing Unit. Located on the hospitals third fl oor, it provides a comforting environment to support the needs of women receiving treatment for gynecologic cancers including ovarian, uterine and cervical cancer. Nursing staff are specially trained in gynecologic cancers and include a dedicated gynecologic oncology-trained Nurse Practitioner, bringing an added layer of care, comfort and expertise to the upgraded and relocated unit.

In terms of a medical facility, Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital is very different and unique. It represents a sanctuary,

says gynecologic oncologist Mike Janicek, MD, medical director of the Womens Health and Healing Unit.

The hospital itself was designed from the patients perspective and refl ects a new generation of concierge-focused healthcare facilities. Visitors and patients can stroll through the healing gardens, shop in the boutique or enjoy works of art created by local artists. Patients can even enjoy a visit from their favorite pet to make them feel more at home and assist in the healing process.

It truly is the pinnacle of a healing environment. It gives patients such a sense of comfort coming to a place they know and trust, says Janicek. For more information, visit www.shc.org.

Young and talented musicians honing their performance skills will perform on November 16 at the Arizona Musicfest Young Performers Recital. The concert begins at 2pm in North Scottsdale at Westminster Village. Outstanding award-winning young artists Eric Linn, piano; David Kwak, violin; Lily Kwak, piano; and Tiffany Chang, violin will perform a program of short classical works. This is the fi rst Young Performers Recital of the 2013-14 season. The free one-hour concert will be followed by a Meet the Musicians reception with refreshments.

Westminster Village is located at 12000 North 90th Street in Scottsdale. No RSVP is required. Please call Arizona Musicfest at 480.488.0806 for additional information or visit www.azmusicfest.org.

Pictured L-R: Irene OHare, Arizona Musicfest Youth Performance Chairperson, with violinist David Kwak, concertmaster of the Phoenix Youth Symphonys Symphonette, who will be appearing at the November 16 concert. Photo credit: Vickilyn Hussey

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Small Business Saturday

Youve heard of Black Friday

and Cyber Monday but this year,

join in Small Business Saturday

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Small Business

Saturday is a

national push to

encourage people to shop small.

Scottsdale is hosting this years

Arizona celebration of small

businesses one of 15 events

being held across the country as

part of the national Small Business

Saturday campaign. The event will

happen in Scottsdale from 10am-

2pm on The Plaza At SouthBridge, located at 7124 East Stetson Drive.

Schedule:

10am Fountain of Life Church Choir

10:30am Remarks and

ceremony with Mayor Lane

10:40am Prize Drawing

11am Music from PK Rockz

11:50am Prize Drawing

12pm Santa and his miniature

reindeer arrive; Dickens Carolers

perform

1pm Prize Drawing

2pm Santa and his reindeer

head back to North Scottsdale

Scottsdale Mayor W.J. Jim Lane will kick-off the event, joined by small businesses and the

consumers, to support the small

businesses in every community

that provide goods and services

for residents and visitors and jobs

for residents.

Learn more and fi nd resources

for promoting or supporting your

local business at http://facebook.

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TOWN OF PARADISE VALLEYTOWN OF PARADISE VALLEY PV Resident Continues Public ServiceTown of Paradise Valley resident and publisher of CITYSunTimes Hope H. Ozer was recently reappointed for a tenth term to the Town of Paradise Valley Board of Adjustment. The Board is a quasi-judicial body that hears appeals concerning rulings of any Town offi cer who construes the zoning laws and regulations of the Town. The Board may grant variances from, and exceptions to, the strict application of the code.

Its important to me to remain involved in the community and help to maintain the integrity that the forefathers envisioned for Paradise Valley, Ozer says. I joke that I am the oldest living member of the Board of Adjustment. They say that with age comes wisdom. Im happy to be sharing mine with my chosen home.

Ozer was appointed to the Board by the Mayor and Town Council two years after her relocation with her family from New York in 1984 and has served ever since, many times as its chair. She continues to be extensively involved in the greater Valley community, most notably for her devotion to Valley Youth Theatre and the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation.

Veterans Appreciation Car Show

The Paradise Valley Veterans Appreciation Vintage Car Show is a chance for residents to come together as a community and enjoy a collection of vintage cars. This is the ninth year that the Town has sponsored the show to honor veterans and active service military. The event will be held on Saturday, November 9. The show will be open to the public starting at 8:30am. At 11:15am, there will be a short drivers meeting for those who would like to take the Driving Tour, fi nishing at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort, Remingtons Restaurant, located at 7200 North Scottsdale Road, for a no-host lunch. The cost of the lunch will be $22 per person. The entry fee is $50 per car and all proceeds will be equally divided between the Sentinels of Freedom and Wounded Warriors.

To participate, all automobiles should be pre-1975 sports, antique, special interest or race car. If you would like to enter a car in the show or if you want more information, please contact Diane at 480.348.3530 or visit www.paradisevalleyaz.gov.

New Location For Two Plates FullArizonas popular Two Plates Full has moved to the Shops at Gainey Village.

The new location includes 50 percent more retail space than its former location at the Borgata. The boutique will feature functional art, gifts and accessories with the majority created by American and local artists including Sharon Anderson, Debbie Grabske, Terri Day, and Alexi Devillers. In addition, Two Plates Full will offer hand painted glassware, colorful pieces of wall art, fun serving pieces, unique clothing created by owner, Terri Weisz, along with other great gift items.

Two Plates Full is located at 8877 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 404, in Scottsdale. For more information, call 480.443.3241 or visit www.twoplatesfull.com.

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By Mayor Greg Stanton

Since taking offi ce 21 months ago, I have made building a strong economy that works for every Phoenix family my highest priority.

If the Great Recession taught us anything, it was that our local economy was far too dependent on a narrow set of industries and that to break free from the boom-then-bust cycle, we need a more diverse and sustainable economic base.

Weve made real progress on several fronts. Phoenix is investing in education and workforce development; spurring new research and development through the biosciences; and were cutting red tape to streamline the permitting process in the City.

A critical component to our long-term economic health is to leverage our citys strengths and play a more signifi cant role in the global economy.

Our international economic development strategy is straight forward. First, build on our record as a foreign direct investment leader. And, second, better connect local businesses with the international marketplace to expand our export base and sell Arizona products abroad.

Were starting by building a closer relationship with Mexico. With more than $5.7 billion in annual trade agreements, our neighbor to the south is already Arizonas strongest trade partner. But we believe we can do more business with Mexico. Since taking offi ce, Ive led four trade delegations to Mexico working with local business leaders, the state and local chambers of commerce, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council and many more.

MAYORCity of Phoenix

602.262.7111 www.phoenix.gov

MAYOR STANTON WRITES...

Exports Can Help Build Stronger Phoenix Economy

Honoring Our Veterans: Daisy Mountain Parade

North Valley residents can help pay tribute to our veterans at the Ninth Annual Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade, which will take place on Saturday, November 9 in Anthem. The parade will begin promptly at 10am, beginning at King Drive and concluding at the Anthem Community Center.

Seven veterans of the Korean War will serve as honorary grand marshals. Other participants include equestrian groups, military fl oats, school units, patriotic organizations and local businesses. Returning crowd-pleasers include El Zaribah Shriners, the Wells Fargo Stage Coach and Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. New this year is Charlie Chopper, a fully restored OH-6A Cayuse Loach helicopter that was shot down several times while serving with the 1st Air Cavalry in Vietnam. For those who enjoy marching bands, Arizonas 108th Army Band, the Glendale Pipes and Drums and the Boulder Creek High School Band will be performing, among others.

The Daisy Mountain Veterans will again participate with the U.S. Marine Corps in its Toys for Tots program. Prior to the parade, new unwrapped gifts will be accepted at a number of area locations (visit www.daisymtnvets.org) as well as along the parade route on the day of the event. For more information, call 623.742.6050.

Family-friendly event celebratesall things local

Mayor Stanton Writes, Continued on page 18

The ninth annual Local First Arizona Certifi ed Local Fall Festival,being held this year on November 9 from 10am-4pm, is returning with even more local merchants, entertainment, food, drink and activities the whole family can enjoy. The Fall Festival will again be located at Portland Parkway, 10 West Portland Street, right in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. For all of the event details, visit www.localfi rstaz.com/fall-festival.

Photo courtesy of Rick DElia, DElia Photographic

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Im also committed to seeking new opportunities and believe we can do well in Canada, Asia, Europe and Central America. Thats because Phoenix is uniquely positioned to leverage our growing population, talented workforce, infrastructure, tourism, pro-business climate and competitive operating costs to signifi cantly increase exports and foreign direct investment.

I recently made the case for Phoenix at the World Economic Forums annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian, China. In addition to making a presentation about Phoenixs new approach to sustainability and urban revitalization, I met with more than a dozen international business leaders and Chinese government offi cials, and talked about our citys strengths as a center for job growth and investment opportunity.

Phoenix is a city on the rise and were moving in the right direction. Weve learned the lessons of the Great Recession, and with the right strategy, we can create an economy built to last.

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Celebrate The Season With Outlets at Anthem The 12th annual lighting of the tallest holiday

tree in the nation will take place on November 16 at Outlets at Anthem. The 110-foot white fi r will be decorated with three miles of LED lights, more than 6,000 ornaments and bows and a three-foot-tall copper star. Santa Claus will lead the countdown and fl ip the switch to light the tree, along with local celebrities and other special guests. The free event runs from 6-9pm. For more information, call 623.465.9500 or www.outletsanthem.com.

Last month, North Valley residents welcomed a new dining hotspot Nook, in the Arcadia neighborhood. Restaurant goers are greeted by a brightly colored blue front door where guests pull the handle to reveal a cozy waiting area, complete with a fi replace and cushy leather chairs, along with a retail space that diners can browse with a glass of wine while waiting to sink into a comfy booth, complete with homey butcher block tables.

Crafted by Chef Nick LaRosa, Nooks menu features familiar Italian highlights like homemade wood-fi red pizzas, a variety of bruschettas and entres like the Pasta Crepe with grilled chicken, haricot vert and a roasted four pepper cream sauce. LaRosas menu is a mix of cant-miss dishes. Not surprisingly, the veteran chefs creativity isnt limited to Italian infl uences. For lunch, diners will devour the

deconstructed Asian salad with glazed salmon or skirt steak, along with the Halibut Tacos fi lled with fresh pico de gallo, pickled red onion, nappa cabbage, avocado, radish, Cotija cheese and roasted garlic

spicy aioli. Nook also features desserts designed by Tracy Dempsey, including Bread & Butter Bread Pudding, Ice Cream & Cookies, Affogato and Dempseys Chocolate Salami.

Nook is located at 3623 East Indian School Road in Phoenix. For more information, call 602.651.1390 or visit www.nookkitchen.com.

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Flair Art Show In Anthem

The public is invited to do their holiday shopping at this years Flair Art Show held at the Persimmon Grill at Anthem Golf and Country Club (2708 West Anthem Club Drive in Anthem) November 8-10 12-9pm on Friday, 9am-9pm on Saturday and 9am-4pm on Sunday.

The free event will showcase original artwork in oils, acrylics and watercolors as well as prints, gicles, cards and a small works gallery of original art for $50 and under. Attendees can also enter a raffl e for three works of art with the drawing being held at 3pm on Sunday (winners do not need to be present to win). In addition, a silent auction featuring artist Paul Wentzels work will be held. For more information, contact Judi Hendricks at 224.678.6611.

MGMA-ACMPE presented its Fred Graham Award to the John C. Lincoln Physician Network for activities and solutions to advance the effectiveness of healthcare delivery and improve community health.

The award was received by Nathan Anspach, FACMPE, FACHE, Senior Vice President and CEO, John C. Lincoln Physician Network and Accountable Care. Anspach and his administrative team created a program that recruits combat medics and corpsmen returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and trains them as transition specialists to serve the patients of the John C. Lincoln Accountable Care Organization.

Transition specialists work with recently hospitalized frail elderly patients diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction, pneumonia, or heart failure in an effort to improve post-discharge outcomes and reduce unnecessary readmissions.

For information, visit www.jcl.com.

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Fallen HeroesGames, rides and a display of military vehicles are just part

of the fun as Cutrano AZ Troop Run, Inc. hosts a Military Fall Festival Fundraiser at Turf Paradise on Saturday, November 16 from 12-6pm to raise money for the educational needs of the children of Arizonas fallen military heroes. Turf Paradise is located at 15th Avenue and Bell Road.

The event will be located at the trackside Park Pavilion at Turf Paradise. Admission to this special event is just $5 (children 12 and under get in free). Admission to Turf Paradise will remain $2. Those who purchase a special $5 ticket at the gate will have access to the Pavilion and Turf Paradise races. The festivities start at 12:30pm with a Color Guard from US Naval Sea Cadet Corps Veterans Pr ide Battalion and National Anthem by local Boulder Creek High School Freshman, Andie Mattes.

Festival activities include entertainment for all ages games, bounce houses, tethered pony rides and a petting zoo for children, a mechanical bull ride for all ages, and live music by local Phoenix groups The Chuck DeFlorio & Joe Grotto Show and headliner Chad Freeman & Redline. In addition, vendors and military and classic vehicles will be on display.For more information, visit www.cutranoaztrooprun.org.

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For Critically Ill ChildrenCancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children under the

age of 15 in the United States. Recognizing the critical need for children who have suffered from cancer to experience positive milestones, Devour Phoenix, a city-wide, non-profi t coalition of select, independent restaurants operating under the Local First Arizona (www.localfi rstaz.com) umbrella, and Accurate Chemicals (http://accuratecompanies.com) came together to raise $7,000. The funds will assist the Arizona Cancer Society to send 14 kids to the three-day Arizona Camp Sunrise.

Arizona Camp Sunrise (www.azcampsunrise.org) offers an exciting, medically safe camp program for children who have or have had cancer and their siblings.

Devour Phoenix members that took part in the fundraiser were Hulas, FEZ, Switch, Becketts Table, Joyride Taco House, Federal Pizza, Gallo Blanco, The Parlor Pizzeria, Windsor/Churn, Postino Arcadia, Postino Central, Postino East, The Vig Arcadia and The Vig Uptown. For more information, visit http://devourphoenix.com.

Proposed Bridge

Greenway Parkway BridgeTo Be Rebuilt

Public meeting held this month The City of Phoenix Street

Transportation Department wants to let residents and commuters know that the Greenway Parkway Bridge over the Cave Creek Wash will close in March 2014 for construction. The current bridge will be rebuilt over the period of six months. During that time, Greenway Parkway will be closed to traffi c between 19th to 7th Avenues. Access to local residents will continue to be provided.

Residents with questions can attend a pre-construction meeting on Tuesday, October 29 from 5-7pm. The proposed construction timeline and anticipated detours will be discussed. The meeting will be held at the Lookout Mountain Elementary School Cafeteria, 15 West Coral Gables in Phoenix. For information on the project, visit www.greenwaybridge.com.

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Adoption EventThe North Valley community

is invited to join the North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce as it works to fi nd forever homes for needy area pets, raise awareness about the amazing work done by area rescue and adoption organizations, as well as raise funds for a Valley pet organization at its Third Annual Pet Adoption Event.

This years benefi ting charity organization is Lost Our Home Pet Foundation (www.lostourhome.org) whose mission is to keep pets in loving homes when families face major life challenges by providing compassionate alternatives to abandonment with support from the community and the real estate industry. The organizations vision is a world in which all pets have loving homes and are treated with dignity and respect.

Area rescue and adoption agencies will be on hand to answer questions about their respective organizations and showcase their adoptable pets. Organizations confi rmed to-date include A Dogs Tale Animal Rescue, Arizona Animal Coalition, Chuck Waggin Pet Food Pantry, Dreamchaser PMU Rescue & Rehabilitation Inc., Home Fur Good Animal Rescue & Placement, Maricopa County M.A.S.H. Unit and Southwest German Shepherd Rescue.

In addition to the chance to adopt a new furry family member, there will be plenty of fun and activities throughout the day for the whole family. A small number of vendor and adoption booths are still available, as are Sponsorship opportunities.

This free community event is sponsored by C & R Tire and Mutual of Omaha Bank. It will take place on Saturday, November 16 from 9am-2pm at Horizon High School (Senior Parking Lot area), 5601 East Greenway Road in Scottsdale. For more information, call 602.482.3344 or visit http://n o r t h p h o e n i x c h a m b e r. c o m /pet-adoption-event.htm.

Eat, Drink & Fundraise at NPCCWorking together for stronger, healthier babies

Kona Grill at CityNorth will host the next North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce (NPCC) Restaurant Fundraiser on Tuesday, November 5. Each month, a different NPCC member restaurant will host a member charity for a fundraising event. Participants simply download the fl yer, share it with friends and co-workers, then dine at the designated establishment on that day dont

forget to turn in the fl yer at the time of purchase. The generous restaurants will give back a percentage of the guests tab to the designated charity. In November, the benefi ting charity is March of Dimes, Arizona Chapter (www.marchofdimes.com/arizona).

In local communities across the country, the March of Dimes is helping moms take charge of their health, and supporting families when something goes wrong. The March of Dimes also acts globally: sharing best practices in perinatal health and helping improve birth outcomes where the needs are the most urgent.

Kona Grill at CityNorth is located at 5310 East High Street in Phoenix. Contact the restaurant at 480.289.5707 or visit http://www.konagrill.com/restaurants/phoenix-az.aspx.

Download the November Kona Grill/March of Dimes fl yer at http://bit.ly/1c5ZqGn. For information, call 602.482.3344 or visit http://northphoenixchamber.com/restaurant-fundraisers.htm.

Volunteer And Give Back

The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is always looking for ways to help strengthen the community in which it serves. To that end, the Chamber established a Philanthropy Committee, led by committee chair Patrick Walker, to help serve the needs of non-profi t organizations in the Valley. Non-profi t organizations make up nearly 10 percent of NPCCs membership and they range from those with global reach to those focused on your neighbors in need. However, the Chambers impact is being felt beyond just its member charities by offering the opportunity for support to a broad range of area non-profi ts in need. To learn more about NPCCs non-profi t members, as well as its philanthropic efforts, visit http://northphoenixchamber.com and click on the Volunteer And Give Back page link.

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Golf Classic will take place on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Moon Valley Country Club. This years event hosted 144 golfers, 22 hole sponsors and 30 plus volunteers and helped raise $10,000 for March of Dimes, Arizona Chapter.

The 2014 event will be bigger and better than ever with a pre-tournament evening mixer and golf clinics the day of the event, creating a not-to-be-missed fundraising and golfi ng experience!

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for additional details. Learn more at http://northphoenixchamber.com/golf-tournament.htm.

The beautiful Lookout Mountain Golf Course

Join entrepreneurs, professionals and community connectors for an afternoon of golf and networking on Thursday, November 7 at Lookout Mountain Golf Course at Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs, 11111 North 7th Street in Phoenix. The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce will host this fun afternoon of nine holes of golf followed by happy hour and networking. Arrive at 2pm to check in for a 2:30pm shotgun start. Once off the course, relax at happy hour with raffl es and giveaways, and of course, fantastic business growth opportunities.

The cost of the event is $45 for members; $50 for non-members if registered in advance; $55 if paid at the door. The price includes range balls, nine holes of golf and light happy hour appetizers.

Future Golf, Gab & Grow networking events will take place the fi rst Thursday of each month (except in January, held on the second Thursday).To register, visit http://northphoenixchamber.com/events.htm. For additional details, call 602.482.3344.

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Community College for its First Saturday Concert Series on November 2. Enjoy an Indie Band Showcase featuring StellaCutta, a Tempe-based indie-rock band. The concert will be held in its Amphitheater. Audience members are invited to bring a folding chair or blanket as the space accommodates lawn seating only. Donations and concessions are cash only. The free concert begins at 6pm. For more information, call 602.787.7738 or visit www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa.

Local Student Attends UniteLIVE

North High School 10th grader Linnea Henshaw was a winner of a nation-wide sweepstakes sponsored by USA Networks award-winning public service initiative Characters Unite, Cox Communications and R&R Partners Foundations youth anti-bullying campaign Flip the Script. The sweepstakes invited teens to enter for a chance to see GRAMMY-nominated, multiplatinum recording artist Carly Rae Jepsen perform in Las Vegas in October at UniteLIVE: The Concert to Rock Out Bullying, which brought together thousands of teens and educators to raise awareness of National Bullying Prevention Month. At the event, Henshaw met with Jepsen and other anti-bullying advocates backstage and learned about new programs to help teens combat bullying and increase tolerance and respect in their local communities.

Learn about the Unite Against Bullying Commercial Challenge, which offers middle and high school students the opportunity to submit their own original ideas for a television ad to help stop bullying, online at http://unitelive.charactersunite.com. The winning concept will be developed into a commercial that will air nationwide during Characters Unite Month in February and online at http://charactersunite.com and http://fl ipthescriptnow.org. The challenge runs through November 20.

Photo caption: Linnea Henshaw (second from left) is pictured with fellow sweepstakes winners and Carly Rae Jepsen (center).

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COMMUNITYCOMMUNITYFOREVER FAMILIES / BY SARA CLAWSONAid to Adoption of Special Kids

NETWORKINGNortheast Valley

IN THEEach month, the Carefree/Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce hosts a

networking breakfast meeting, which includes a speaker on relevant topics and an opportunity for everyone present to introduce themselves and connect with prospective customers, in addition to after-hours mixers, which are hosted each month by a different member. The Chamber is committed to promoting a dynamic and vital economy that serves the needs of its community. For more information, call 480.488.3381 or visit http://carefreecavecreek.org.

Local First Arizona will hold its next Lunch Mixer on November 6 from 11:30am-1pm at Joes Legends Sports Bar and Restaurant in Phoenix, and an Evening Mixer on November 20 from 6-8pm at Deer Valley Rock Art Center in Phoenix. The monthly events give members the opportunity to dine together, network and learn about the latest efforts in the Local movement. The events are open to members only; however, guests may attend the events with a member. For more information, call 602.956.0909 or visit http://localfi rstaz.com.

NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) will hold its next networking meeting on November 13 from 10:45am-1pm at Phoenix Country Club, 2901 North 7th Street in Phoenix. The topic of the day is The Power of Funding, and will feature a panel moderated by Robert J. Blaney, District Director, Arizona, for the Small Business Administration. NAWBO also has Desert Ridge and Scottsdale Neighborhood Chapters. For more information, call 480.289.5768 or visit www.nawbophx.org.

The North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce will hold its next Business

Resource and Networking Luncheon on Tuesday, November 12 at Moon Valley Country Club in Phoenix and its next Mix & Mingle Networking Event on Thursday, November 21 at Sol Mexican Cantina in Scottsdale. Learn about how you can connect with your North Valley community and help grow your business. For more information, visit www.northphoenixchamber.com or call 602.482.3344.

The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 28th Annual Sterling Awards Luncheon on November 14 from 11:30am-1:30pm at Chaparral Suites Resort in Scottsdale. The awards embody the spirit of the organization by celebrating the people and companies that make the community a great place to live, work and play. For more information, call 480.355.2700 or visit www.scottsdalechamber.com.

Ruben has big ambitions for his future as a professional ball player, but the creative 11-year-old would also be happy as a coach or PE teacher.

Shop owner Dina Murphy sketched out a friendly panda on a large canvas for Ruben to paint. His attention to detail while coloring in the blanks created a masterpiece he will hang on the wall of his bedroom, he says.

Ruben has a great imagination and is creative, says Tilly Tafoya, his case manager. He has a great smile and is a great child to talk with.

An ideal adoptive family would include older siblings and a structured environment, Tafoya says.

A prospective family for Ruben would be one with two parents or a strong male who can be consistent, she says. The family would have to have a very structured environment.

Ruben wants one older brother or sister and he would love a dog, too.

For more information, call 602.254.2275 or visit http://aask-az.com.

More often than not, Ruben can be found outside passing a football around or shooting hoops with friends.

Hes very active and has big ambitions for his future.I play offense and defense. Most of the time I either

slap the ball or I catch it, he says, referring to his football tactics. If we were to play tackle, I dont think anyone could get me down. Im hard to tackle.

Basketball is his second favorite sport and he enjoys playing video games like Grand Theft Auto and Madden Football.

His career of choice: National Football League player and if that doesnt work out hell turn to basketball.

He would be happy having a job as a physical education teacher or helping out as a team coach if his initial plans dont pan out, Ruben says.

The 11-year-old likes to draw pictures of dogs, dragons, clowns and balloons. He recently had an opportunity to try a different medium at The Painters Lounge in Downtown Phoenix.

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HEALTH & WELLNESSHEALTH & WELLNESS

2013 Deaf Festival

Arizona Relay Service (AZRS) and the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (ACDHH) together will participate in 2013 Deaf Festival. The 2013 Deaf Festival activities include many childrens programs, theatre, stories, poetry, seminars and workshops. The general public along with families, individuals, advocates and representatives of the deaf and hard of hearing community are invited to attend this free cultural celebration to promote awareness and education among the deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind and hearing communities.

The event takes place on November 2 from 9am-5pm at the Virginia G. Piper Sports & Fitness Center, 5025 East Washington Street in Phoenix.

For more information regarding Arizona Relay Services, call 866.259.1768; TTY: 800.347.1695 or visit www.azrelay.org. For more information regarding the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing, call 602.542.3323 or visit www.acdhh.org.

Free Seminar ForCancer PatientsDr. Lisa Stearns of Center for Pain and

Supportive Care (CPSC) will lecture at a free health seminar (The Myths of Cancer Pain

What Patients & Families Need to Know) for cancer patients and their families to discuss how proper treatment and care can eliminate almost 90 percent of the pain associated with cancer and increase the chances of achieving remission.

Dr. Stearns will share insights on how to speak with your doctors, nurses and others to fi nd the best way to control your pain, while discussing the causes of pain,

common myths and treatment options. Guests will have the opportunity to speak with Dr. Stearns following the lecture.

Guests who attend the seminar will enjoy complimentary breakfast, a free yoga class after the lecture and raffl e prize giveaways.

The event takes place on Saturday, November 2 from 10am-12pm at Center for Pain and Supportive Care, 4611 East Shea Boulevard, Building 3, Suite 190, in Phoenix.

RSVP is encouraged as space is limited. Please e-mail rsvp@azcpsc.com. For more information, visit www.centerforpainandsupportive care.com or call 480.889.0180.

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The Arizona Health & Fitness Expo will offer potentially life-changing information and opportunities to tap into the experts and learn about living a healthier lifestyle in every aspect. In addition, the Expo has partnered with Intense Racing for a 5k, 8k and Family Fun Run with proceeds benefi ting the American Diabetes Association.

Attendees can try new products, sample healthy foods, attend interactive seminars and much more. Focusing on mind, body and spirit, the Arizona Health & Fitness Expo aims to inspire and encourage Arizona residents to invest in their own health, wellness and fi tness. The Expo takes place November 9-10 on the concourse of the Salt River Fields Baseball Complex at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale.

Arizona health, fi tness and wellness experts will be onsite providing support, guidance, activities, exhibits, workshops, samples and advice for all ages. Special feature areas include:

Senior Living Pavilion

On-site Health Screenings & Immunization Clinics

Kids Zone

Get Moving Interactive Exercise Workshops

Fitness Fashion & Beauty

Healthy House Pets / Mutt Strut

Fiscally Fit Fixes

Outdoor Adventure Zone

Healthy Home & Green Environment

Individual Fitness Challenges

Healthy Living Workshops

Mind, Body & Spirit Solutions

Salt River Fields is located at 9800 East Indian Bend Road in Scottsdale. Expo hours are 10am-5pm both Saturday and

Sunday. The admission is $6/adult or available for half price online. Parking is $5 and ATMs and food vendors will be onsite for your convenience.

For additional information, call 602.595.9835 or visit www.arizonahealthandfi tnessexpo.com.

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10TH ANNUALWILD WEST DAYSRIDES INTO TOWN

A Wild West Days Welcome From

Mayor Of Cave CreekMayor Vincent Francia and

co-chairs, Johnny Ringo and Jean Glass, have a message for residents and visitors for this years Wild West Days.

Wild West Days is the most unique and largest annual Western event that celebrates our proud Western lifestyle in

the State of Arizona, says Francia. Held in the historic Town of Cave Creek beginning October 31 through November 3, Wild West Days is hosted by the Cave Creek Merchants & Events Association (formerly the Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce), the Town of Cave Creek and a host of generous sponsors, including Sanderson Ford and Sanderson Lincoln as well as numerous volunteers.

Adds Ringo, The citizens and merchants of Cave Creek anticipate the events of the Wild West Days knowing the small historic mining town is preparing to embrace tens of thousands of visitors.

This year, Wild West Days will host several signature events, including the Wild West Days parade, mutton bustin for the kids, Miss Wild West Days, Mounted Shooters performing at the arena, Six Gun Entertainments gunfi ghter competition, barrel racing, trick riding, the Cowboy Gathering western folk music and a cowboy balladeers benefi t to benefi t the Cave Creek Museum, bath tub races and the infamous pig races.

A portion of the proceeds from Wild West Days, now in its 10th year, will benefi t local non-profi t and horse-related organizations, which help to preserve the communitys Western heritage. A comprehensive list of scheduled events and activities will be updated at www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com.

Mayor Vincent Francia,Town of Cave Creek

10TH ANNUALWILD WEST DAYSRIDES INTO TOWN

Its a western extravaganza, as Wild West Days, Arizonas famed western venue, rolls into the Town of Cave Creek from October 31-November 3. The four-day festival features non-stop family entertainment of mutton bustin, period costume competition, music, period vendors, a non-motorized western parade, various horse-related activities and other festivities. The 2013 Wild West Days theme focuses on embracing the importance of keeping the West alive from the horses perspective. The title sponsor is Sanderson Ford and Sanderson Lincoln on Bell Road.

This years Wild West Days features the third annual Gun Down by Sundown by Six Gun Entertainment, LLC. The two-day event will feature gunfi ghter groups from throughout the West that will perform in a gunfi ght competition November 2-3 throughout each day.

Other exciting Wild West Days activities include:

Cowpokes n Little Folks

Bathtub races (Saturday)

Pig races (Saturday)

Thieves Market

Arizona Cowboy Mounted Shooters

Wild West bull fest

Headlining country music at many locations throughout the town all weekend

Visitors will also experience arena events, mechanical bull riding, Miss Wild West Days and more. During Saturdays activities, one side of Cave Creek Road will be closed to vehicular traffi c. Only wagons, horses and foot traffi c will be permitted. In addition, the Town of Cave Creek will challenge the City of Scottsdale as the Wests most western town. Visitors will have the chance to see Cave Creek Mayor Vincent Francia challenge Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane to a quick draw shootout on November 2 at noon at the Horny Toad; Cave Creek Vice Mayor Adam Trenk and his town posse will challenge Scottsdale Vice Mayor Suzanne Klapp and her council to a round of horse soccer at the Hogs N Horses Arena at 1pm and Cave Creek Town Clerk Carrie Dyrek will challenge Scottsdale City Clerk Carolyn Jagger to an old fashioned pig race at Harolds Corral at 3pm.

Wild West Days is an annual experience hosted by the Cave Creek Merchants & Events Association. For an updated list of scheduled events and activities, visit www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com.

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Costume CompetitionAs always, costume competitions are planned for Wild West

Days. This year, the venue will feature a period costume contest for adults on Saturday, November 2 from 11am-12pm. The competition, which will be judged by costume experts from Tombstone, will be held on the main stage, which will be located on the west lot of Frontier Town, at 6245 East Cave Creek Road on the west end of Cave Creek.

On Sunday, November 3, a living history competition will be held from 10-11am in the same location. A comprehensive list of scheduled events and activities will be updated at www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com.

Miss Wild West Days Competition Slated for November 1

True cowgirls of all ages who know how to rope and ride will compete for the title of Miss Wild West Days on Friday, November 1 at 8pm at Harolds Corral during Wild West Days, Arizonas largest western event. Harolds Corral is located at

6895 East Cave Creek Road on the east end of the Town of Cave Creek. Each entrant will be judged by a distinguished panel including Cave Creeks Mayor

Vincent Francia and local western character Johnny Ringo. Participants will be interviewed and asked a series of questions about their western lifestyle and also be required to swing a lasso

on stage. The winner of Miss Wild West Days will receive the Miss Wild West Days crown and sash as well as prizes and cash. For all scheduled events, visit www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com.

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Cave Creeks Wild West Days will host an activity area for children and families on Saturday, November 2 from 11am-4pm.

Cowpokes n Little Folks will be located on the lot of the Wild West Pawn in Downtown Cave Creek. The venue has added Desert Foothills Theatre on Tour (DFT) to the performance

line up. DFT will perform a 25-minute show at 3pm. Other feature shows include the Arizona Duuude who will demonstrate rope tricks at 12pm, the Buffalo Soldiers at

12:30pm, the Prescott Regulators & Their Shady Ladies and Guns of the Round Table at 1pm, Adaptive Force Performing Arts, one of Arizonas top performing studios, at 2pm and Detour Company Theater at 4pm. During the day-long event, temporary kids tattoos will be provided by Blazing Saddles Tattoos

& Engraving and the kids area will feature birds of prey from Liberty Wildlife, gold panning from the

Cave Creek Museum and a cash vault for the chance to win prizes and discounts. For a full listing of activities, visit

www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com.

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Saturday, November 2

11am Scottsdale Drill Team & Jan Marrou sings National Anthem

11:30am Wild horse race

12:15pm ACMSA mounted shooters at Hogs N Horses arena

1pm Brandi Lyons, world class horse clinician and trainer, demonstrations

2pm Horse soccer at the arena

2:20pm Wild horse race

2:30pm Brian Bausch trick riding at the arena

3pm Barrel racing at the arena

First-Time Wild Horse Race Horse events highlighted at Wild West Days

A wild horse race demonstration will be featured on November 2-3 for the fi rst time ever at Arizonas largest western event, Wild West Days. Three cowboys will show the crowds how a bronc is tamed for the fi rst time. The event is among several exciting horse events.

The three-day venue features non-stop family entertainment, costume competitions, music, period vendors, western parade and more. The title sponsor is Sanderson Ford and Sanderson Lincoln on Bell Road. For information and a full event listing, visit www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com.

Sunday, November 3

11am Jan Marrou sings National Anthem at the arena

10:30am Horse soccer sponsored by Triple R Horse Rescue

11:15am ACMSA mounted shooters at Hogs N Horses arena

12:30pm Horse soccer at the arena

1pm Wild horse race at the arena

1:30pm Brian Bausch trick riding at the arena

2pm Horse Rhythm at the arena

2:30pm Wild horse race at the arena

3pm Barrel racing

4pm Jason Gifford, horse training

5pm Branding awards ceremony at Frontier Town

The other headlining events in the Towns arena include:

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Wild West DaysNew gunfi ghter groups,

period vendors join event

The third Gun Down by Sundown will take place November 1-3 during Wild West Days, Arizonas largest western event. Six Gun Entertainment, LLC will present the impressive gunfi ght competition, which involves the participation of numerous groups from around Arizona and the nation including:

Arizona Justice

Guns of the Round Table

Pistols & Petticoats

The Guns of Cripple Creek

Winchester Widows

Deguello Gunslingers

Copper State Regulators

Prescott Regulators & Their Shady Ladies

Mojave Muleskinners

Gunfi ghters will stage and perform gunfi ghts on the west lot of Frontier Town, known as the Blood Creek stage, from 12-5pm on Saturday, November 2 and on Sunday, November 3, from 10:30am-2:30pm. On Saturday, November 2 at 6pm, the Six Gun Justice Gunfi ghterswill perform a special show on the main stage. At the end of the two-day event, awards will be presented to the winners by a panel of distinguished judges. The event is sponsored by Sanderson Ford and Sanderson Lincolnon Bell Road.

In addition, exciting period vendors will be onsite from several western states. The vendors are:

Katies Millinery

Oxford Trading Company

Colt Faro/Outlaw Gang

Buckaroo Bobbins

1880s Etc.

Traditional General Store

Cloak Drummer Company

Ride the Orb

Wear to Start

Conrad Storad books

Southwest Pistolero Productions

For a full list of events, visit www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com.

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Wild West Days Parade November 3

Arizonas most western parade kicks off the 10th Annual Wild West Days on Saturday, November 2 from 9-11am throughout the Town of Cave Creek. This years Grand Marshal is Johnny Ringo, the founder of Wild West Days. The festive and patriotic parade, presented by the Cave Creek Merchants & Events Association (CCMEA) draws thousands of people to Cave Creek each year and provides a unique opportunity to showcase creativity, patriotism and community pride. The parade begins on the west of the Town of Cave Creek and winds along Cave Creek Road east. Guests are encouraged to arrive early in order to fi nd the best seats along Cave Creek Road. For all events, visit www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com.

Artist and owner of True West Magazine, Bob Boze Bell

Evelyn Johnson, executive director of Cave Creek Museum, will give a talk on the history of Cave Creek

Live music will be provided by the Arizona Territory Band

For more information, visit www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com.

Cowboy Gathering BenefitCave Creeks Wild West Days will feature The

Cowboy Gathering, a dinner and dance affair to benefi t the Cave Creek Museum, on Saturday, November 2 from 4:30-11pm. Tickets are $55. Proceeds from the evening event go directly to the Museums general fund. The Cowboy Gathering will take place at Frontier Town, located at 6945 East Cave Creek Road. Dinner will be catered by the Cave Creek Smokehouse. The Cowboy Gathering gives visitors the chance to meet and speak with notable individuals including:

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Pig Races Planned At HaroldsA nationally renowned group of celebrity piglets make their way to

Phoenix each year on tour for the state fair and Wild West Days. There are three show times for the races this year beginning Saturday, November 2 at 3:30pm. Sponsors are being sought for each pig; the cost of sponsorship is $300. All the action takes place at Harolds Cave Creek Corral. Visitors can bet on their favorites as there is a complete betting booth and track. A half-time show and prizes also will be provided. Wild West Days, now in its 10th year, is an annual experience hosted by the Cave Creek Merchants & Events Association. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefi t non-profi t and horse-related organizations in the community to help preserve its western heritage.

Wild West Days Barrel Racing Wild West Days, Arizonas largest western venue and a Cave Creek

signature event, will feature 4D barrel racing at the Hogs N Horses arena November 2-3. The action takes place at 3pm both days in Downtown Cave Creek.

A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefi t local non-profi t and horse-related organizations, which help to preserve the communitys Western heritage. Find a comprehensive list of scheduled events at www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com.

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Bath Tub Races Are Back!Ever see grown men and women race to the fi nish in decorated bathtubs? One of Wild West Days funkiest events, the bathtub races

are a highlight of Arizonas largest western event. Bath Tub Races happen on November 2 at high noon. The races will be held this year on the corner of Basin Road and Cave Creek Road. And these bathtub racers mean business. A signature event of Arizonas largest western celebration, Wild West Days, held annually during the fi rst weekend in November in Cave Creek, the Bath Tub Races are attended by thousands of spectators who place their bets on their favorite team of racers in hopes that they will be the winning tub on wheels as they fl y down the road in the quest for this years title. For information, visit www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com.

Wild West Days Event Map

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Mutton Bustin Set ForNovember 2-3

One of Wild West Days most popular eventsMutton bustin, a fast-paced western event that features kids trying to ride sheep to a fi nish line, will

be held on Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3 at 11am at The Buffalo Chip Saloon, which is located at 6811 East Cave Creek Road. The event is one of the highlights of Wild West Days, Arizonas largest western celebration and a Cave Creek signature event. This years title sponsor is Sanderson Ford and Sanderson Lincoln on Bell Road. During Saturdays activities, one side of Cave Creek Road will be closed to vehicular traffi c. Only wagons, horses and foot traffi c will be permitted.

A comprehensive list of scheduled events and activities is available at www.wildwestdayscavecreek.com.

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Renowned Arizona artist and designer Lance Headlee has created the offi cial artwork of the 10th Annual Wild West Days for the seventh year in a row.

Its an amazing event, says Headlee. Im honored to be a part of the largest annual western experience in Arizona that celebrates our western heritage.

Headlee is well-known for his fi ne art portraying the contemporary cowboy of the Old West in bright and bold colors. Back in 2007, the Town of Cave Creek chose Headlee as the commissioned artist for the offi cial Wild West Days limited edition print called Stand By Your Man. It sold out in the fi rst two weeks. Since then, Headlee has continued as the commissioned artist for the annual event. His notable works now hang in homes and businesses throughout the country. He specializes in commissions for those customers looking for a one-of-a-kind piece. Headlee will be on hand on Saturday from 10am-5pm signing Wild West Days 2013 posters and prints, and selling originals in a special Wild West Days sale. Visit him in Downtown Cave Creek at Spirit of the Wests location at 6535 North Cave Creek Road. In addition, his poster can be purchased at select locations during Wild West Days. Headlees work can be seen online at www.lanceheadlee.com.

Born in the USA by artist Lance Headlee is the offi cial artwork for this years Wild West Days.

Wild West Days Artist:Lance Headlee

Buffalo SoldiersTo Perform

The offi cial Arizona Centennial Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territory, Ladies and Gentlemen of the Regiment, Mesa, will

perform at 1pm at the Cowpokes n Little Folks location (Wild West Pawn) during Wild West Days, Arizonas largest western event. Wild West Pawn is located at 6032 East Cave Creek Road in downtown Cave Creek. Commander Marable, Michelle London-Marable and volunteers who wanted to keep the Buffalo Soldiers history alive founded the offi cial group in 2007. For more than six years, the troupe has delivered more than 185 presentations. The Arizona Centennial Buffalo Soldiers was awarded the proclamation Buffalo Soldiers Day, with Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett, who recognized the organization as notable people whose events impact Arizonas history. The group was featured in the Arizona 100 Years Grand Book and was part of the naming of the fi rst American Legion Post named after Corporal Isaiah Mays, a Buffalo Soldier.

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480.488.1400www.cavecreek.org

By Mayor Vincent Francia

We enter the season of giving thanks. Theres no other season quite like it.

Debuting in 1621 with a gathering of recently arrived Pilgrims and native Wampanoag, Thanksgiving was elevated to a national holiday over 200 years later by President Lincoln during the Civil War in 1863. Thursday was the marker day in November. But the holiday bounced Thursday around within the month

until fi nally settling on the fourth Thursday.Cave Creek has much for which to be thankful.

But we already know that. How many communities can say they live immersed in a natural ecological order outside their doors? We cant take a step in Cave Creek without having a Darwinian moment with some creature a wooly tarantula, a metallic-sheened humming bird, a deco patterned rattlesnake.

Surveying the night sky, we view a cascade of stars fl owing out of the confl uence of rivers of stars. Morning sound effects from the feathered set mimic Mozart sonatas; evening tide rhythms tend towards the haunting and spooky dirges.

Cave Creeks population is barely 5,000 citizens. Not everyone knows everyone else. But if one of us is in trouble or in need, the neighbor you wave at but never really spoke with will be there for you. The Towns tolerance for one another is equal to its passion for spirited discourse. This community we call home is unique. We dont fl aunt it. We celebrate it.

Each day we give thanks. And on Thanksgiving Day we are grateful.

MAYOR FRANCIA WRITES... Local Auction Gears UpFor November

The Cave Creek Cactus Classic will be held November 9 with a 9am start time.

The 24-mile mountain bike race and ride will begin and end at Frontier Town in the heart of old Cave Creek. Two groups (racers and recreational riders) will be provided a separate police escort up Spur Cross Road to the end of the paved road. Racers and riders will then be free to race or ride through the spectacular Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. The 2,100-acre park is known for its spectacular views of surrounding

mesas, well-preserved Hohokam Indian ruins and well-maintained hiking and mountain biking trails. Riders then proceed on portions of the Maricopa County Regional Trail to the 2,900-acre Cave Creek Regional Park. Riders will also pass portions of the State Trust Land the Town of Cave Creek is planning to acquire. After fi nishing the race back in town, riders can compare trail stories with friends and enjoy a lunch provided by the Cave Creek Smokehouse. For more information, visit www.cavecreekcactusclassic.org.

Cave Creek Cactus ClassicFormerly Cave Creek Bicycle Fest

The Cave Creek Auction is heating up with two special live outdoor auctions planned. On Saturday, November 2, a special Wild West Days Auction at Frontier Town is planned at 1pm, located at 6245 East Cave Creek Road. This sale will feature Western Americana, antiques, guns, memorabilia and more. They are currently accepting consignments by appointment by calling John at 602.419.5797.

Dont miss the Fall Cave Creek Classic Car Auction scheduled for November 21-23 at Stagecoach Village located at 7100 East Cave Creek Road. The sale will feature classic and collector cars of all types from award-winning show cars to daily drivers to restorable rides just waiting for the right person to take them to the next level. They are now accepting auction entries. Visit www.cavecreekauction.com for more information or call 480.525.1136.

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Monday, November 4; 10-11:30amWorld War II, a Legacy of Letters: One Soldiers Journey

Clinton Frederick returned to his grandparents house for a family wedding in 2002. In the attic, just as hed remembered, were memorabilia from WWII. In a trunk under the rafters, Frederick made a discovery that would change his life forever. Inside were more than 100 letters written by his father, Captain George Frederick. WWII A Legacy of Letters is a true story of love and war, and received The American Authors Associations highest rating. In it, Frederick discusses how he artfully wove together his fathers letters with historical information about some of the most important military campaigns of the war. Signed books will be available for a special price: $10 cash only.

Tuesday, November 5; 12-1pmArt Nosh Lunch

The Heard Museum Guild presents Arctic Art: Life on the NW Coast. Enjoy a nosh while being educated and entertained. For a complete list of scheduled Art Nosh topics, visit www.dfl a.org. Limited seating. Registration required at

480.488.2286. Event is free. Order a boxed lunch provided by Grotto Caf (cost $10, due when registering by Monday prior to event date; choose from three menu items: ask at front desk or access menu at www.dfl a.org). Or brown bag it.

Tuesday, November 5; 3:30- 5:30pmArizona Filmmakers Speak: Sip Wine and Savor StoriesMr. Conservative: Goldwater on Goldwater

Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine as you watch this short fi lm, followed by a discussion with producer C.C. Goldwater. Barry Goldwater was among the most controversial fi gures in American politics in the 1960s. A hard-line fi scal conservative and outspoken supporter of the war in Vietnam, Goldwater was elected to the U.S. Senate for Arizona in 1952, and he helped galvanize the Republican party, leading the way for a bolder brand of conservative politics. Limited seating. Register: 480.488.2286. Cost is $10.

These are just a sampling of the many November events. Please visit www.desertfoothillslibrary.org for more information.

November Highlights AtDesert Foothills Library

Chamber of Commerce Evening MixerNovember 13 from 5:30-7:30pm

This business-building event will be held where most small businesses start a bank. Meet your local small business owners at Johnsons Bank for an evening of networking and fun. Refreshments are provided. Johnsons Bank is located at 32621 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. Cost: $5 for members, $10 for non-members. For more information and a full list of events, call 480.488.3381 or visit www.carefreecavecreek.org.

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Archaeological Informative GatheringsThe Arizona Archaeology Society Desert Foothill Chapter, based in Cave Creek,

offers informative meetings with a variety of interesting speakers on the second Wednesday of the month from September to May. The speaker for the November 13 meeting is Carolina Butler. She is the author of a recently released book titled Oral History of the Yavapai, which relates stories told by elders Mike Harrison and John Williams.

Walk-in visitors are welcome at no charge to the meetings, which begin at 7pm and conclude prior to 9pm. The meeting will be held at The Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, located at 6502 Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek (close to Dairy Queen). For more information, visit www.azarchsoc.org/desertfoothills.

The Best Of Both WorldsLocal dentist fi nds balance in

his work and artBy Katherine Koenig

Longtime Cave Creek resident and businessman Dr. Kevin Harris knows what its like to multi-task and he does it well. Harris has grown downtown Cave Creeks Spur Cross Dental into a fl ourishing family practice for the past decade, while raising two children and keeping his creative side alive through art and design. The entrepreneur fi nds he likes keeping both areas of his life growing and changing.

For me, the art and dentistry go hand in hand because I have a real passion for both, says Harris.

Stepping into Spur Cross Dental for the fi rst time, many patients have described it as walking into a western inspired gallery. The art is a mix of local and national western artists as well as Harriss own works. His assistant Trish is a valued member of his team and has been with the offi ce for 22 years, starting with his former Scottsdale offi ce. Returning patients have come to rely on the seamless teamwork they provide.

On weekends youll often fi nd Dr. Harris across the street from his dental practice at El Toro Loco home furnishings, where he enjoys working with homeowners, artfully designing furniture and assisting clients with art and home furnishings.

Cave Creek is the center of my world where my businesses and family life come together. I love the mix and value the relationships Ive made over the years, adds Harris.

Now celebrating its 10th anniversary in Cave Creek, Spur Cross Dental offers full family dentistry including crowns, veneers and Zoom Whitening. The offi ce is open Monday through Friday. For more information, call 480.595.5966.

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By Mayor David Schwan

Carefrees season of events is open for business!

On November 1-3, we will celebrate the annual Thunderbird Festival of Fine Art and Wine. This juried show draws visitors from across the country for a selection of over 170 artists.

On Monday, November 11, please join us for our fi fth annual Salute to Veterans at 3pm. This event has grown every year and has

become a tradition in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion on Easy Street. We welcome all veterans to Carefree to recognize your service to our country. The speaker this year is a retired Army offi cer who will speak about his experience in Vietnam.

The second annual Carefree Fine Art of the Southwest Fes