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Obituary

Helen Babeu

11 beautiful children and also enjoyed a ministry with her husband, where they pastored the Word of Life Church in Pittsfi eld, Mass. Helen hosted a cable ministry titled “Water it with the Word” where she interviewed guests and music ministers. Helen is survived by her husband, Raymond Francis Babeu, whom she married on Jan. 14, 1956; 11 children, Peter Babeu and wife Julie of Colorado, George Babeu and wife Kathleen of Maine, John Babeu and Hillary Gentile of Connecticut, Mary Babeu of Arizona, Theresa LaCroix and husband Eric of North Adams, Lucy Babeu of North Adams, Joseph Babeu and Paul Garcia of California, Francis Babeu and wife Kim of Texas, Veronica Keating of Arizona, Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu and Justice of the Peace Shaun Babeu and wife Brandy of Arizona; 27 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Reardon of North

Helen BabeuJanuary 6, 1932 - January 27, 2013

Helen Veronica (Reardon) Babeu, 81, of San Tan Valley, went to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. Helen died peacefully in the comfort of her home and in the company of her loving husband Raymond Babeu, as well as some of her

family. Helen and Ray just celebrated 57 years of marriage. Born in North Adams, Massachusetts on Jan. 6, 1932 and daughter of Dennis and Catherine (Morrissey) Reardon, Helen devoted her life to her family and to her Christian faith. She raised

Adams, and granddaughter, Samantha Babeu of Texas. She leaves behind her loving sister Eileen Prevey and husband Rodney of North Adams and sister-in-law Florence Gimlewicz and husband Joseph of Pittsfi eld. Services for Mrs. Babeu were held Friday, Feb. 1, at Mountain View Lutheran Church in Apache Junction. Interment was on Saturday, Feb. 2, at Mountain View Cemetery in Mesa. Arrangements were entrusted to At Season’s End Mortuary, 861 W. Superstition Blvd. Apache Junction, AZ 85120, (480) 982-7721.

By Chase KampSoutheast Valley Ledger The Queen Creek Town Council approved a general plan modifi cation at its Dec. 16, 2013 meeting to potentially allow greater density in the San Tan Foothills development area by Box Canyon. However, the council will wait until Feb. to address an amendment to the Queen Creek Station master-planned community. The San Tan Foothills

amendment, approved by a 6-1 vote, would allow developers of a 2,090-acre area on the west side of San Tan Mountain Regional Park, known as Box Canyon, to potentially increase the density cap from 0 to 1.0 dwellings per acre to 1.8 dwellings per acre, which can be amended again by the Town Council in the future. The area is owned by 10 different landowners and is slated for a master-planned community and a

QC Council passes Box Canyon amendment, waits on QC Stationhotel resort. During the item’s two-hour discussion period, many residents voiced their concern about the environmental impact to open space and the poor conditions of some land parcels. In a statement, The Friends of the San Tan Mountain Regional Park voiced its opposition to the amendment, claiming there are unaddressed ecological impacts to

Sonoran habitats and a nonexistent buffer between the proposed development and the park. Washes and fi ssures in the land create fewer areas to develop, the group argued, meaning more rooftops will be needed to make future projects profi table, leading to developments greater than anticipated. A Planning and Zoning Commission presentation acknowledged the

area will require signifi cant and expensive improvements and that additional density may be required to meet costs. Several members of the council said this amendment would aid in pushing the development process, but it would hardly be the last bit of oversight by the council. “I think the intent of that time was to control development and guide it,” said councilmember

Jeff Brown. “By setting up a situation where development can move forward, there will indeed need to be environmental studies at that point.” “I think this is the best way for this development to happen responsibility, orderly and sensitively,” said councilmember Julia Wheatly. Councilmember Jason Gad said he was concerned about giving Amendments, Page 15

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Pinal County Clerk of the Court Chad Roche

By Chase KampSoutheast Valley Ledger A former staffer of Chad Roche, the Pinal County Clerk of the Court, has filed a civil lawsuit charg-ing Roche with sexual harassment and wrong-ful termination. Roche has publicly denied all charges. According to com-plaint documents, former Deputy Clerk Linda Mar-tinez claims Roche made several unwanted romantic

advancements toward her, diminished her authority after he was rebuffed and then wrongfully termi-nated her in May 2011 after she filed a sexual harassment claim with the County human resources department. The County has been named in the suit, which was filed on Jan. 3, 2013. “I believe all of these claims will be proven false,” Roche told the Ledger.

Martinez is seeking an undisclosed sum for charg-es of creating a hostile work environment, quid pro quo sexual harass-ment, retaliation for filing a complaint and wrongful termination. Martinez assisted with Roche’s campaign in 2010, and the complaint claims Roche frequently shared personal information with her in conversation. She was offered the Dep-uty Clerk position shortly

after he took office in Jan. 2011. On two separate incidents, the complaint al-leges, the two were driving together to training ses-sions when Roche alleg-edly invited Martinez for a drink, which she declined both times. After these incidents, Martinez claims Roche “began neglecting to invite [her] to business and social functions, excluded [her] from meetings, and dimin-ished [her] authority.”

Sexual harassment complaint filed against Pinal County Clerk of Court Chad Roche

Martinez decided to sub-mit a sexual harassment complaint to County hu-man resources after Roche allegedly made another romantic advance toward her in his office which involved him rubbing her arm. The claim was submitted May 17. The complaint alleges County human resources received a silent whistleblower complaint against Martinez and she was terminated on May 25. According to the com-plaint, Martinez received her Notice of Right to Sue from the Equal Employ-ment Opportunity Com-mission on Oct. 12. Roche claimed that a complaint filed by Mar-tinez with the Equal

Opportunity Employment Commission was rejected. This could not be verified by press time as EOEC complaints are not made publicly available.By Chase Kamp

Southeast Valley Ledger The recently announced formation of a new metro-politan planning orga-nization (MPO) in Pinal County has prompted some towns to shuffle their alliances. Still, local gov-ernment leaders say the creation of the Sun Cor-ridor Municipal Planning Organization will help to more closely define the needs and goals of specific regions as they plan for the future. At a meeting of the Pinal Partnership organization on Jan. 18, 2013, three Pinal mayors and heads of the two major counsels of governments discussed why the Sun Corridor MPO had to form, which towns and entities are interested in joining and what it means for the region as a whole. MPOs serve to guide the transportation, environ-mental impact and other future issue planning for

specific regions. The Sun Corridor MPO is being formed by the City of Casa Grande because the city reached beyond a 50,000 population threshold, explained Mayor Bob Jackson, a requirement of a new federal transporta-tion law. Joining Casa Grande in this new organization are the cities of Eloy, Coolidge, San Tan Valley and most recently Flor-ence, which announced a resolution to join on Jan. 22. Jackson said the scope of Central Arizona As-sociation of Governments, or CAAG, had become stretched thin to accom-modate the entirety of both Pinal and Gila counties. He said the new MPO would create an opportuni-ty to focus on the needs of the immediate surround-ings of western Pinal. “I think what’s happened in western Pinal is that we no longer have the same

Pinal Partnership examines new metropolitan planning organization

issues that they have in eastern Pinal County and Gila County,” he said. In another big shift, the City of Maricopa recently voted to join the Maricopa Association of Govern-ments, or MAG, though the city is located in Pinal County. Mayor Christian Price said it was not an easy decision, one that needed to be made in only two months and was not intended to disconnect from Pinal. “In the end it comes down to what your resi-

dents identify with,” Price said, citing that 75 percent of the city’s residents work in Maricopa County. “Some said that if we joined MAG, we would be one of the little fish,” he said, but argued there were 16 cities smaller than Maricopa in the organiza-tion. Jackson said he recog-nized the pros and cons of Maricopa’s decision, but argued that having an ally in Maricopa County would lend itself to projects like

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When did you fi rst become interested in public service? I was approached several years ago to run for the Ray Unifi ed School District Board. I was a happy nurse and mother, raising my family and working. After long thought and prayer, I went ahead and ran. I won, and at that time I loved it. From there I went to the legislature and where I am now. What is your proudest achievement thus far? What took a lot of work and organization with people was getting the $3 million for the Central Arizona College fi re and law enforcement training facility when I was in the legislature. That involved many years and work with all the departments and law enforcement agencies to gain that money to complete it. Different tribes gave us grants; money came from everywhere. It was a

wonderful thing and it was very important to me. What's your favorite thing about this region? The fact that we are so new and there are so many things to develop and put into place. Some of them are concerns and may not be fun to put together with all the challenges. But it’s like a discovery. What do we need to do and how are we going to do it? What additional improvements to the District 2 region do you strive to achieve? Hunt Highway is my fi rst concern. It’s a safety issue, a matter convenience, the basics of what we need to work. We can’t bring new jobs or industry until we take care of that. Who are your personal heroes or role models? As far as politics, Ronald Reagan was a hero in many ways. I came over to the Republican Party years ago because as with him, the Democratic Party left me. Senator Jon Kyl is someone I dearly respect and admire. I worked with him on forest health issues when I was in the legislature. He’s worked hard for us and is always a gentleman. What is your favorite dessert? Anything that is chocolate on chocolate.

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By Zach RichterSoutheast Valley Ledger On Dec. 5, 2012, Florence Unified School District (FUSD) Superintendent Dr. Gary Nine submitted a letter to the FUSD school board announcing his resignation at the end of the current school year. Replacing him will be Dr. Amy Fuller, formerly the assistant to the Superintendent for Instructional and Bilingual Services since July 2007. Prior to her employment with the district, she

served on the FUSD Governing Board for three years, including two years as Board President. Fuller was key to bringing the acclaimed awareness and intervention program “Not My Kid” to the district at no charge, in exchange for translation services. “I’m humbled and grateful to have been chosen by the FUSD Board of Trustees to continue leading the district toward excellence,” Fuller said

Fuller to replace Nine as Florence

Dr. Amy FullerDr. Gary Nine

in a statement. “Dr. Nine has done a great job

taking us to where we are now. It will be my honor

Guided bird walks, guid-ed trail hikes, and tours of the historic Kannally Ranch House are scheduled at Oracle State Park Center for Environmental Education as it re-opens to the public on Saturdays and Sundays beginning February 2. The park, which features scenic mountain vistas and pristine oak-woodlands, will be open on weekends during February, March, and April. Hours are 8AM to 5PM, and admission is $7 per carload at the gate on Mt. Lemmon Rd. in Oracle. On Feb. 2 and 16, Mary Ellen Flynn will lead birding walks starting at 8:15AM; no reservations needed. On Feb. 9 and 16, Gaston Meloche will lead a 3 to 5 mile group hike start-ing at 9AM. Call Gaston at 520-638-5404 to register and for more information. Each Saturday and Sunday, 45-minute tours of the ranch house will begin at 10AM and again at 2PM; no reser-vations needed. Wildlife video showings of park animals are featured continuously in the Ranch House living room, and the

Oracle State Park announces Saturday and Sunday activities; volunteer training scheduled

gift shop is open for brows-ing. Picnickers are welcome on the ranch house patios. These activities are free with park admission.

Of special interest is the annual volunteer orientation and training program, which begins on Friday, Feb. 15, with a “no-commitment,” get-acquainted-with-the-park class from 9AM to noon. Persons will learn about the Environmental Education School Programs and be introduced to the cultural history of the park. Please call 520-896-2425 for information and to sign up.

On Feb. 22, attendees will learn more about the

park’s natural history, geol-ogy, plants and wildlife and interpretive education mis-sion. This volunteer training is focused on environmental education for first through sixth grades, and continues weekly on Fridays through March. Over the last two decades, thousands of students from throughout southern Arizona have learned important environ-mental principles in these ranger/volunteer-led week-day programs. Other public programs this spring, such as speak-ers from Arizona Humani-ties Council, Earth Day activities, and nature-based

workshops, are still being planned. Information is being posted and updated regularly on the park web-site: www.azstateparks.com (click on Oracle at the bot-tom of the page). Driving directions: Take Highway 79 south (79 passes through Florence). At the junction with Highway 77 turn left (east). Turn right off Highway 77 at the Ora-cle turnoff. Follow the road through Oracle (American Avenue) 2.3 miles to Mt. Lemmon Road. Turn right on Mt. Lemmon Road. Fol-low it 1.1 miles to the park entrance. The park is lo-cated on the left (north) side of Mt. Lemmon Road.


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USD Superintendentto continue that journey and to take us to higher levels.” The Southeast Valley Ledger spoke with Nine about his resignation and the aspects of the past six years of which he is the most proud. “I’m old; I’m going to be 65. My wife and I decided this was it towards the end of the summer,” he said. “The first 14 months I was here was the hardest I ever worked in my life. It’s time for someone with a new vision to come in and do great things.” Looking back on the past six years, Nine is proud of the strides the district has made in increasing school pride and preparing students for a twenty-first-century workplace. “The highlight is I think looking back on it, teachers and kids are now

proud of where they go to work and go to school,” Nine said. In 2008, he broached the topic of a budget override for technology with the School Board, and that fall voters approved a $1,785,000 per year capital outlay budget override to fund technology through the 2015-16 school year.“I was amazed,” Nine recalled, “Tackling the capital outlay budget override to put technology in the hands of the kids showed tremendous foresight and guts. I know a kid personally, a great kid at NAU, who’s really struggling with some of the tech aspects, but our kids have it figured out.” After Nine retired as the Principal of Apache Junction High School, he came to FUSD in 2006. He was quick to note this

retirement would stick.“This is it absolutely,” he said with a laugh, “I’m not going to lie down and die or anything like that but I don’t want to take on any other significant undertakings for a full year.” Nine’s plans for the future include working on his golf handicap, spending more time at the restaurant he and his wife own and spending time on his hobbies. While trying to coax his golf handicap down to 10 is a worthy goal, there is one part of the school day Nine will miss the most. “When I’m having a bad day and I step out and go to a school and I’m greeted with knuckles and high fives I can’t help but smile,” Nine said. “The kids are what keep you young.”


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� e Festival of the New OilNOW until 02/17/13

Join us in celebrating our freshly pressed extra virgin olive oil from the 2012 harvest! We will have live music and complimentary wine tasting every weekend during the festival as well as other special events including our 2nd Annual Olive Pit Spittin’ Contest, Winter Wine Show, Sonoran Desert Art Fair and more! Queen Creek Olive Mill (480) 888-9290/ 25062 S. Meridian Road, Queen Creek, AZ, United States, 85242

� e Hiking Club is Hiking the Superstition Mountains!02/09/13 @ 8:45 am - 2:00 pm

Gather your family and friends to register for the Florence Parks and Recreation Department’s Hiking Club. � e next hike is Saturday, February 9th and it starts at the Peralta Trailhead in the SuperstitionMountains. It is a � ve-mile, moderately di� cult hike, along the Peralta Trail to Fremont Saddle. Participants will meet at the Florence Fitness Center, located at 133 N. Main Street, at 8:45am. Departure time is 9:00am sharp and participants will drive themselves to the trailhead. � e hike and drive-time for this event is approximately 5 to 6 hours. � e registration deadline is Friday, February 8th. A hiking information sheet is provided upon registration. � ere is no fee for this event but there is a 15 person group limit. Hikers under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, please contact Laura Kinney at 520-868-7584.

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FOOD, TRUCKS THAT IS! 02/09/13 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

� e food trucks are coming! � e Good Life Festival at Encanterra Country Club will play host to 16 of the best known gourmet food trucks. In addition to food trucks, Food Network celebrity chefs, Tyler Florence (host of � e Great Food Truck Race) and Du� Goldman (from Charm City Cakes and Ace of Cakes) will be cooking up sweet treats and romance-inspired fare live on stage, joined by renowned Phoenix chefs Julia Baker, James Porter and Aaron May. Live music from Bella Donna will add to the ambiance of a day devoted to making palates and hearts blissfully happy. Tickets are on sale now. General admission is $20/person (plus fees) and includes festival entry and complimentary dessert sample. � e VIP package is $70/person (plus fees).

Pinal County Attorney Lando Voyles

By Chase KampSoutheast Valley Ledger The Pinal County Board of Supervisors approved a reorganization proposal by County Attorney Lando Voyles that will ultimately add a total of 30 new para-legal and administrative positions to the office at a cost of about $1 million this fiscal year. Voyles told the Board the additional employees would allow for more trials and prosecutions of violent crime suspects. He ampli-fied his election claim that the previous administration was soft on violent crime, alleging that since 2010, 67 percent of violent cases charged by the office with mandatory prison-time did not serve any jail time. During the election, Voyles asserted the number was around 61 percent. Among the changes, the move will expand the office from three to six bureaus and expand the number of paralegals to en-sure more cases are taken to trial, Voyles explained. The Board voted in a 3-2 split. Chairman Steve Mill-er, a Republican, said he supported Voyles’ efforts but argued for a slower and less costly revamping of the office, saying the added cost to the court and prison systems could bolster the actual bill by several mil-lion dollars. “It goes farther than just this million,” Miller said

before voting against the measure. “I want [Voyles] to succeed in the worst way but ... I want to achieve it with a smaller machine,” Miller said. District 5 Supervisor Todd House, voting in favor of the proposal, ar-gued for prioritizing public safety in the budget. “We want to be known as a safe County,” he said. The office restructuring comes weeks after Voyles let go of a dozen County lawyers and attorneys upon taking office in what some in the Arizona law com-munity dubbed “the Pinal massacre.” In early Jan., Voyles said his office was investigating a theft by a former employ-ee and cited the incident as proof of mismanagement by the previous adminis-tration. Supervisors of the employee were terminated. Previous County Attorney James Walsh said he alert-ed the Voyles campaign of the situation during the transition period and that the new County Attorney was wrongly criticizing his staff. Walsh said his office discovered the theft in the adult deferred prosecution and diversion program, when a supervisor un-covered irregularities in collected fees. It was determined that an employee was responsible for a missing check, one Walsh estimated to be less

Supervisors approve $1 million reorganization of Pinal County Attorney’s Office

than $1,000. The Casa Grande Police Depart-ment was brought in for an investigation, as well as a forensic expert, and the employee was put on administrative leave. The employee resigned on the spot when told of the investigation, Walsh said. The investigation was not complete by the time Walsh left office. Walsh said the new County Attorney is entitled to hire or fire at will, but he framed Voyles’ comments as defamatory. “Don’t accuse my office and the people that worked there of mismanagement,” he said. “You can’t just fire at-will employees and then start besmirching their reputa-tions and character.” Richard Wintery, Voyles’ chief deputy County At-torney, is being targeted for an investigation by the State Bar of Arizona on the request of a Pima County judge for possible ethics violations.


February is American Heart Month. Last year, heart disease was the leading cause of death in the United States. Advancements in technology can pinpoint and treat cardiac issues in their early stages, but it is up to you to know the warning signs and seek medical attention. In the case of sudden cardiac arrest, having an Automated External Defi brillator (AED) nearby, and someone who is trained to use it, greatly improves your chances of survival. Recognizing this, Rural/Metro Fire Department has donated AEDs to organizations and locations throughout the areas we serve. Rural/Metro is proud to be on the clinical forefront, providing AED’s and CPR training in the San Tan Valley. Please join us in reducing cardiac related emergencies in the San Tan Valley and remain vigilant in all areas of personal and fi re safety.

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By Chase KampSoutheast Valley Ledger San Tan Valley athlete Joel Reader, 44, is currently training for the Richmond and Salt Lake City Mara-thons as part of his ultimate goal to run one of these grueling trials in every U.S. state. His journey has not been an easy one, but he has overcome pain and discouragement to seize control of his life. Reader said he started run-ning in 2005 when he lived in Utah, noticing his office job lifestyle was making him a bit out of shape. He began training to run in the Las Vegas Marathon, until a devastating car accident derailed his plans. Just four months before the race, his car col-lided with a young driver that blew through a stop sign just one block from

Reader’s office. “I never saw him com-ing,” Reader said. “It changed my entire life that day.” He was knocked out, suf-fered level three concus-sions, a dislocated jaw and a fractured T7 vertebrae. He was initially told the injuries could be recovered from fairly quickly, so he went through several months of rehab and tried to get back out on the road. “I couldn’t even run,” he said. “The pain was excru-ciating.” After more than a year-and-a-half of therapy, he was eventually told he had compression damage in his C1 and C2 vertebrae near the bottom of his skull, which could not be cured through surgery. Biking and swimming aggravated his severe neck

pain and he was advised not to run. “I took my doc-tor’s orders as, ‘sit there, get fat and wait to die,” he said. Reader resigned to this fate, shelving his sneak-ers until he was served yet another wake-up call. A doctor later found a tumor in his neck the size of a golf ball, and his thyroid had to be removed along with it. “I thought, ‘I’m changing my life,’” Reader said. In Jun. 2008, he quit his job and relocated to San Tan Valley, knowing he would get back to running in the Arizona sun. He tossed out his pain medications and decided to deal with his injuries. Reader said his training has helped to bolster his muscle endurance, but his neck pain will inevitably start to Joel Reader is a marathon runner in training. (Chase Kamp photo)

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By Chase KampSoutheast Valley Ledger A San Tan Valley teen that was reported missing for weeks was found at her biological father’s residence in Oklahoma, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Offi ce reported on Jan. 22, 2013. The search for 15-year-old runaway Saddie Ranee Cowart began on Jan. 8, when PCSO said her fam-ily reported her missing. Cowart had taken most of her clothing and reportedly snuck out through her bed-room window the evening prior. Police notifi ed local media and her family enlisted several organizations to aid in the search. PCSO sent her informa-tion to the National Center

for Missing and Exploited Children to obtain their as-sistance. Several weeks later, Cowart was found at her biological father’s residence in Muskogee, Oklahoma. At press time, Muskogee police had taken her into custody and was being detained until her mother could make her way to Muskogee to pick her up. Additional investigation will be conducted upon her return to determine if her father will face any possible charges. According to reports, Sad-die had been reported as a juvenile runaway several times in the past and was prescribed medication that she failed to take with her for depression.

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By Sherry ButlerSan Tan Valley Real Estate I work with many investors that choose to purchase investment and rental properties using an “LLC.” LLC means “Limited Liability Company.” I recently spoke with local attorneys Christopher Combs, Esq. and Jessica Keiser, Esq., who go into great detail in this article to explain why this may be advantageous to buyers and sellers. With the market on a steady and somewhat permanent rise, investors have been pounding the pavement looking for remaining deals. However, often in the race to fi nd the best deal, investors lose sight of focusing on important issues. Whether you are a seasoned investor or a novice, it is imperative

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FLORENCE – Pinal County’s Public Health pro-gram aims to reduce health complications of patients with diabetes by presenting brief educational sessions for the community. “These sessions are de-signed to help those living with diabetes or those who are newly diagnosed as well as their family members and loved ones,” said Rosanna Ringer, a registered dietitian who helps supervise Pinal County’s nutrition, educa-tion and outreach programs. “We will have useful infor-mation for everyone who

wants to know more about living with diabetes.” The sessions will feature a discussion of healthy eating and meal planning led by Krista Simonetti, MS, CNS. Her talk will cover metabo-lism, blood glucose testing, blood pressure control, lipids, weight and macro-nutrients. Simonetti will also explain types of meal planning and how to build a meal plan that helps diabet-ics manage their condition. A question and answer ses-sion will follow. “There are several ways to plan a meal for diabetics

– there’s the plate method, carbohydrate counting or food exchange plan-ning,” Ringer added. “Ms. Simonetti will explain these options in a friendly, non-intimidating setting. Our objective is to help people make dietary and lifestyle decisions that enable diabet-ics to live long, enjoyable lives, free from complica-tions.” Both sessions are free for the public to attend. Pinal County Public Health asks that you call in advance to reserve a seat so that there are enough chairs set up for

everyone. Choose the date or location from below and call 1-800-231-8499, exten-sion 7315 or 520-866-7315.San Tan Valley Public Health Clinic36235 North Gantzel RoadThursday, February 14 from 1 to 3 PMMaricopa Public Health Clinic41600 West Smith Enke Road, Building 15Friday, February 15 from 1 to 3 PM Again, to reserve a seat, please call 1-800-231-8499, extension 7315. Pinal County’s website

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New QC center provides for young kids’ health, education and support Queen Creek, Arizona – Southeast Maricopa families will soon have an easy, one-stop connection to com-munity resources that help their young children get ready for school at three Family Resource Centers created through a partnership between First Things First and Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest. The centers were made possible through a $500,000 grant from the First Things First Southeast Maricopa Regional Council. The council works to expand education, health and fam-ily support programs for kids 5 and younger.

About 90 percent of a child’s brain develops in the fi rst fi ve years of life, and early experiences shape the foun-dation for a lifetime of learning. The centers provide parents with informa-tion and tools necessary to help their children prepare for kindergarten. “Family SPOT brings resources to families in their communities. Our staff partner with family members to meet all their resource needs. They can help parents fi nd a local playgroup or child care that fi ts the family’s needs. While the adults are talking, children are engaged with our Child Development Specialists, so

that they are having fun and learn-ing,” said Jannelle Radoccia, Regional Director for Family SPOT Resource Centers. The Queen Creek Location at 24414 South Ellsworth Road (480-489-5773) is open now. An open house event will take place on Mar. 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. A mobile unit, which will bring resource and referral programs to parents and caregivers who may face barriers in getting to the centers, will begin offering service in Mesa start-ing on January 25, with Gilbert and Queen Creek soon to follow. For more information on dates and location

please contact the resource center nearest you. Terri Duhart, regional director for the First Things First Southeast Mari-copa Region, said the centers fi ll a critical need to bring early childhood programs to the community. “This strategy is one part of fulfi ll-ing our commitment to partner with families to help all kids start school healthy and ready to succeed,” Duhart said. “One of the major challenges families here face is the fact that they currently have to travel outside their communities to access early child-hood programs; they may not have

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Actually not too bad! I found the recipe on a blog called Foodess and she got the original recipe from The Cleaner Plate Club. I modified the recipe slightly, but overall, not too bad of a way to get in lots of great nutrients into your body! Salt & Vinegar Kale Chips Serves 4 Recipe adopted from Foodess • 1 bunch kale (I had 4 big stems) • 2 tablespoons olive oil (I of course used Tuscan Estate EVOO from Queen Creek Olive Mill) • 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar Note: you could also use regular balsamic vinegar or just regular white vinegar here. I am a huge fan of vinegar; I could probably drink balsamic vinegar

straight if someone asked me to! So, you may want to take this down to 2 tablespoons if you think it might be too much.• Kosher salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees (I used my convection oven for this). Wash and dry kale thoroughly - if you have a salad spinner, use it. If not, plan on a lot of towels! Tear kale into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl. Toss kale with olive oil and vinegar and rub the leaves to make sure each gets a coating of oil. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (not sure if I needed the parchment, but it was an easier clean up), place the kale in a single layer on the sheet. Sprinkle with kosher salt to taste. Feel free to visit my blog or Facebook page and leave

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San Tan Valley photographer Jabon Eager was shooting the Queen Creek Canyon waterfall east of Superior in this image taken on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. (Cyndi Bronson photo)

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tune with environmental safeguards.” The council voted to wait on a vote for a general plan amendment for Queen Creek Station, a 1,139-acre zone on Ellsworth and Queen Creek Roads, proposed by Fulton Homes. The area was initially envisioned as an urban-style center with a 216-acre mixed-use area for high-density housing and retail. However, the

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organizing around their shared goals, Rankin said, the smaller eastern Pinal and Gila County enti-ties that make up Central Arizona Association of

Governments will not be neglected. “CAAG is not going to die,” Rankin said. “We cannot forget eastern Pinal County.”

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hold their rental property through the use of a limited liability company or “LLC.” These entities are ideal for holding real estate in Arizona as they are generally inexpensive and fairly quick to form and maintain. In Arizona, holding rental property in an LLC can be advantageous for many reasons. First and foremost, the greatest advantage to holding property in an LLC is that it shields its members from

LLCContinued from Page 11

personal liability. Thus, should the investment incur a debt, the only thing at risk in an LLC is the investment itself, and not the personal assets of a member. Another great attribute of the LLC is that profi ts and losses fl ow through to the members. LLCs are generally easier to operate than corporations because no annual reports or strict statutory procedures need to be followed. Time-consuming formalities inherent to the corporate structure such as holding and recording corporate meetings of shareholders

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