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Fundraising might save Boulder Creek lacrosse club

Submitted photoPassing the torch — During the last game of regular season, a senior player on Boulder Creek’s lacrosse team embraces the first freshman to make the cut onto varsity. A district-wide policy change now in effect has cast doubt on the athletic club’s future.

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Experts teach how to reap wild desert bounty

Eric Quade photoFrom cactus to countertop — Diane Vaszily was one of several recent speakers at Desert Awareness Park to explain the ins and outs of obtaining juice and other foods from the desert landscape.

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Theater....................2

Movie Review ........5

Dove Hunting ......7

Crossword ...........9

Property Taxes ..10

Editorial ............. 14

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ERIC QUADEEDITOR

Kids who participate in Boulder Creek’s lacrosse team are going to have a lot more fundraising to do this year compared to the past 4 years. Don’t be surprised if you see them around the Anthem community, asking for contributions.

The redoubled fundraising efforts follow a new policy that came into effect for the Deer Valley Unified School District for this academic year. The policy distanced the relationship between all club sports and the schools where their athletes spend much of their time. Instead of getting complimentary use of school property for their activities, small athletic clubs like lacrosse now have to pay to use these fields.

Chris Jackson, who administers the lacrosse club, said that the organization will do its best to raise the extra money and not hike player fees too high to make up the difference.

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Deserts are barren wastelands. Or are they? A group of local experts were working hard earlier this month at a Cave Creek presentation to dispel such popular misconceptions.

Their program was called “Desert Harvest” and it was held at Desert Awareness Park. A panel roughly a half-dozen strong stood before a crowd of about 50, sharing their knowledge on nourishment that could be found in an arid environment.

Some of the edible examples these experts offered included prickly pear fruit, saguaro fruit, mesquite, Mormon tea, jojoba nuts and more. All of these wild desert crops had their own particular preparation rituals, and audience members appeared to enjoy watching the program’s experts clean, grind, juice and blend a variety of uncommon foods for the dinner table.

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A large number of dogs and cats died in a mobile home fire that erupted Aug. 21 in New River.

Dan Jarrett of the Daisy Mountain Fire Department said that three engines, a ladder truck, an ambulance, a command vehicle and approximately 25 firefighters responded around 9 p.m. to the blaze at a doublewide trailer located along 16th Street between Cloud Road and Carefree Hwy.

Daisy Mountain and Phoenix fire departments both sent units to the scene.

The owners of the permanent residence were dining out and not home at the time of the fire, and there was no human loss of life or injuries.

The emergency call that alerted authorities to the blaze also indicated that a large number of animals were on the property. Firefighters found and pulled out about 25 animals from the structure, which reportedly served as a foster home for

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Looking for upscale entertainment close to home? Arizona Broadway Theatre in North Peoria might have just the ticket.

The theater, open since 2005, is preparing for its ninth season, officially starting Oct. 11 with the Broadway musical “Hairspray.” Those in the mood for a musical even sooner, though, only have to wait until Sept. 6 when the theater opens “Trailer Park the Musical.”

Spokeswoman April Hundza Gutierrez said that Arizona Broadway Theatre isn’t your run-of-the-mill entertainment venue.

“We’re a very unique dinner theater in that we have a fine dining portion of our evening,” she said. “It’s not a traditional buffet and Salisbury steak-type thing. It’s a sit down, fancy restaurant … and we’re a year-round theater.”

For those not familiar

with the theater industry, a little background:

Theaters present individual shows, typically running about 2 hours and 30 minutes long including intermission. A variety of shows are featured throughout a particular season, which span from fall to late summer. Seasons typically mix Broadway-named warhorses, such as “The Sound of Music” and “Kiss Me, Kate!,” with lesser-known productions, special events and more avant-garde shows. Each season a venue completes is like climbing one additional rung on a ladder of success.

Brad York, a formally trained actor who became involved in the local venue’s business side, said that many people have the wrong idea about theatrical productions.

“We aren’t community theater—definitely professional theater,” he said. “Paid actors, paid professionals making the theater happen, so the level to which we’ll produce these

shows would rival anything in the Valley of the Sun and nationally.”

Although the actors and actresses might hail from Phoenix or far away places, York said that all of the shows are literally produced in-house.

“From the first nail that needs to be put in the set, to the final product that is on stage,” said York, describing the degree of manpower taking place on Paradise Lane, where the theater complex is located. “The first time they go through the music rehearsal, to the downbeat of opening night. That’s all done here.”

Hidden behind Arizona Broadway Theatre’s curtain are the extensive facilities that make local production possible. Just a few steps away from the main stage lies a huge scene shop for constructing sets and props. Also close by is the costume shop where custom garb ideas are sketched on paper and later stitched into reality in

the same room.York said that he is confident

Arizona Broadway Theatre’s guests—longtime fans or new customers—will be impressed by what they see.

“Dinner theater, over the years, has had a perception which is primarily rubber

chicken, cardboard sets and buffet. And where we’ve tried to change that is to try and create a much more elevated, culinary experience, as well as a top-notch production, theatrical experience that people would maybe come to expect from Vegas.”

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Organization is preparing for its ninth annual veterans parade to be held Nov. 9 in Anthem, but it is in need of sponsors, marching bands, photographers and other volunteers to make the event a success.

The Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade is one of the largest patriotic events in the state of Arizona and has quickly become a local tradition. Cannon fire will start the event at 10 a.m. as usual, but special recognition will be given this year to veterans of the Korean Conflict, who will serve as parade grand marshals.

School, municipality or private marching bands are encouraged to participate in the parade and to take advantage of the publicity that comes with it. Transportation assistance is available if needed. All registration must be done online at daisymtnvets.org, and the registration deadline is Oct. 1.

Volunteers and photographers are also needed to assist on the day of the parade, and community service credit will be provided where applicable.

The parade is financed entirely from the contributions of individuals and businesses, so sponsorship is the linchpin in making the annual event happen. Sponsorship levels range from $100 to $5,000, are tax deductable and each of

the seven sponsorship tiers comes with its own set of perks. Details can be found at daisymtnvets.org.

In 2012, the parade included almost 100 military, civic and historic units, more than 2,000 participants and more than 6,000 in attendance. Those numbers are expected to increase again in 2013, since the parade has grown every year from its inception in 2005.

The local veterans organization plans to partner with Toys for Tots in this fall’s parade. Donations will be accepted via drop-off boxes along the parade route.

The Daisy Mountain Veterans Organization is a tax-exempt, nonprofit group composed of American Legion Post 128, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 128 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12031, all based in Anthem. Uncompensated volunteers comprise the organization, and all donations received are used to defray parade costs. Any excess contributions are returned to the community in the form of assistance for veterans and their families.

More information about the parade can be obtained by visiting the organization’s website or by contacting Jim Oliveri (623-243-7998/ [email protected]) or Tom Smith (623-551-8689/[email protected]).

rescued animals. Most of the animals found inside were dogs but there were also approximately eight cats, and some of the animals were caged. All of the animals found inside died at the scene, despite attempts to revive some of the dogs using CPR. All of the dogs found in an outside pen survived.

Most of the fire was centered in the kitchen area. Investigators believe that

a stove might have either been left on or had been turned on while the owners were away.

With no hydrant close by, firefighters relied on tankers to haul in water to combat the flames. Road conditions and the rural location made access difficult for emergency crews, who were on scene 10 minutes after the original call had been made.

The fire was put out quickly, but extensive smoke damage likely rendered the trailer uninhabitable, Jarrett said.


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“[The policy change] just created a $13,000 deficit towards the high school program,” he said.

Dan Booth, a lacrosse club coach at Boulder Creek, said that he first became aware of the change at the very end of last school year, but its effect is now being felt.

“We used to be affiliated with the school. We could use the classrooms, we could use the fields for free and everything,” he said. “We have to pay to use the facilities now. That’s really the biggest change … and with the lights that becomes really expensive.”

Booth said that the club itself

is still allowed to have a presence at Boulder Creek High School, such as having representation at homecoming festivities, and use the Boulder Creek name, but club-specific activities no longer get a free pass.

As to the reasons behind the district’s policy change, the high school’s athletic director did not return a request for comment in time for publication.

Booth said the district-wide policy change appeared to follow complaints that some clubs in the Deer Valley Unified School District weren’t abiding by school rules.

Regardless, the new arrangement means Boulder Creek’s 45-member lacrosse club will have to do more pavement pounding to solicit pocket change from their neighbors. The club is planning a series of fundraising options, which might include a whiffle tournament, sport camps featuring college coaches and players, corporate sponsorships, car washes and more. Coin drops have already been scheduled to take place at Wal-Mart for six Sundays from September through October.


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culminating film in director Edgar Wright’s comically tinged, mayhem laden Cornetto Trilogy, which includes “Hot Fuzz” and “Shaun of the Dead.”

Wright has proven skilled with his films, fashioning intelligent narratives and entertaining characters to inhabit the worlds he designs. The settings have typically been ordinary and mundane existences involving everyday people thrown into chaos: in one film the zombie apocalypse, and the other a crazed cult.

In “The World’s End,” Wright capped off the trilogy with impressive precision, mixing the themes of resentment, identity and evolving friendships around an invasion tale all during a beer-filled trip down memory lane.

The film begins in the life of Gary King (Simon Pegg), a middle-aged man longing for the freedom of his youth. Gary wants to complete a pub crawl called the Golden Mile in his small British hometown of Newton Haven—a challenge that he and his friends attempted unsuccessfully when they were young. Enlisting his now mature friends proves difficult as they are hesitant about doing anything with Gary, much less reliving the past. However, after some pleading, the guys reluctantly, and somewhat pityingly, decide to give the challenge another try. Then, unexpectedly, things go ridiculously sideways as the guys are thrown into a situation straight out of a science fiction novel.

This film, compared to the others in the trilogy, initially focused more on the underlying feelings of the characters and less on their superficial follies. Gary was a fun-loving guy masking regret and other issues, chasing after the one moment in his life when he was happiest. That

emphasis permitted proper development and kept the group dynamic cohesive amidst a situation gone completely awry. It was a difficult execution for a film that presented so much character material, along with thematic changes, at one time.

Pegg and Frost were fantastic together, as they have been in all of the director’s incarnations. There was a genuine camaraderie

between the two, to the effect that their spoken and physical comedy was so naturally witty. Their relationship was contagious, as was the interaction within the group of old pals so effectively executed.

Part of what made this work was the well-written script, composed by Wright and Pegg, which constructed each of the characters in their own unique ways. This offered the individual performances a relatable quality. Whether it was the friend that matured because of work, or the friend that grew up after getting married, the quirks fostered because those life-altering events were evident in some way. The narrative introduced the film with a slow, character-driven pace and built to an unexpected turn that quickly shifted into frenzied action. Wright delivered with some well-choreographed fight sequences and his familiar quick editing style that keeps the scenes interesting, if a little overlong in some instances.

“The World’s End” was an entertaining adult comedy with a science fiction twist, a fitting finale to the associated trilogy. Wright is a good director, combining the crudeness of a group of old friends on a beer challenge with touches of character-defining dramatic content. Even with some scenes that became slightly detached and overlong, the final result was still as satisfying as the Cornetto dessert the trilogy was named after.

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In addition to things you may have heard about life in a mobile home park, there are at least two unique legal doctrines that would likely come as a surprise to you.

The first is called a perpetual lease. The second is an eviction after receiving a change in use notice.

If someone is renting a space for a mobile home in a mobile park, then

a set of laws that is similar, but different, to the laws that govern apartments controls the landlord and tenant relationship. However, this area of the law can be quite tricky in part because if what is parked in the mobile park is actually an RV, then even a different set of statutes apply. However, for the purposes of this example, let’s assume that a tenant owns the mobile home and is paying rent on a space to keep it there.

Under A.R.S. § 33-1476, a landlord cannot refuse to renew a lease for a mobile home space if the tenant requests that he do so, unless the landlord has “good cause.” This statute has the practical impact of creating a perpetual lease. Unless the tenant has materially breached

the lease, a landlord is more or less stuck with the tenant.

If you are a fan of private property rights, then the notion of a perpetual lease likely causes you more than a little concern. Perhaps the only thing worse in this area would be to own property in a jurisdiction that has both a perpetual lease and rent control. There is, however, at least one easy example of something that trumps even a perpetual lease.

Under A.R.S. § 33-1467.01, a tenant in a mobile home park can be evicted after receiving a 180 change in use notice. This occurs when the property is literally sold out from under the tenants.

Many mobile home parks, while once on the edge of a city’s boundary limits, due to urban sprawl, are now in the middle of town and are suddenly a valuable chunk of real estate. If the park is sold, then the tenant may have no good options, even though they have done nothing wrong and may have been paying their rent on time for decades.

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And the best part? The audience was invited to sample the fruits of the panel’s labor at the end of the program.

Prickly pears were one of the many natural foods to receive in-depth discussion. The cactus-bound fruits were said to have numerous health benefits, such as being a source of calcium, vitamin C, potassium and magnesium, but that goodness came at a cost—hard work. That’s because it takes approximately 50 prickly pears to yield 1 cup of juice.

Harvesting that precious juice starts with one’s sight and choosing the proper season. August and September are prime months for finding the fruits at the right stage of ripening, which is when they are a dark, blood red in color.

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ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT1616 WEST ADAMS STREETPHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NO. 16-101136PERPETUAL RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT

Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the state of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein called ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 W. Adams, Room 434B, Phoenix, Arizona, a perpetual right of way easement for the purpose of a Service Road situated in Maricopa County to wit:

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

PARCEL: M&B THRU TRACT 4, BLOCK 6 IN STATE PLAT 36, SECTION 29, CONTAINING 2.67 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

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

Said right of way easement has been valued at $2,400.00 and consists of 2.67 acres, more or less.

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

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

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

TERMS OF SALE:

(A) At the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) The value of the right of way, which is $2,400.00; (2) A Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the value of the right of way, which is $72.00; (3) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00. The total amount due at the time of sale is $4,972.00 (less $2,500.00 if the successful bidder is the applicant for a total amount due of $2,472.00).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GENERAL INFORMATION:

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

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

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 364-0875. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.Ruben Ojeda(for) Vanessa HickmanState Land CommissionerJuly 3, 2013

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I believe that focusing on a specific area of law is important. The continuing legal education

courses that I attend are specific to personal injury law, civil litigation and ethics. Keeping insurance companies and defense attorneys accountable is fundamental to advance the positions and interests of my clients, which professional knowledge and technical skills help happen.

I have direct control of my cases. I talk with my clients and collect and evaluate facts and evidence. I have much experience representing accident victims and am able to recognize and present their injuries as valid, their medical care and expenses as reasonable and necessary and their pain and suffering, as well as their other damages,

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mobile home park.Assuming that the structure

of the mobile home will survive a move, and assuming that there is a park that will allow it to come, there is some relief for tenants who discover that their landlord has sold their rental space. There is a pot of money called the Mobile Home Relocation Fund. However, to access it, then tenant has to establish title to the mobile home, which is often difficult.

Often, mobile homes are abandoned, which creates a new set of practical and legal problems.

Manufactured housing often provided an affordable housing option that was better than what people could find in apartment complexes.

Age restricted communities provided solid options for snow birds, and career military members thought the idea of moving their residence with them made sense. Both consumer preferences and the law have changed significantly.

Perhaps the bottom line in this area, from a legal standpoint, is to avoid assuming that standard landlord tenant concepts automatically apply. If you think you can manage or own a mobile home park as a hobby, then you are probably mistaken. As with any unusual or unique aspect of “the law,” it is good advice to speak with a lawyer before you do anything.

Judge Gerald Williams is the Justice of the Peace for the North Valley Justice Court. His column appears monthly in The Foothills Focus.

williams from page 5 County property tax rate remains flatIn a unanimous vote last week,

the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors set an overall tax rate no higher than last year’s, resulting in a nearly $33 million cut in property taxes, according to county officials.

The rate for the combined county-controlled operations will be $1.46 per $100 assessed valuation.

Board Chairman Andy Kunasek was pleased with the outcome, triggered 2 months ago when the board adopted a general fund budget $89 million lower than the last.

“What we have done is balance the desire to lower property taxes during a time of lingering economic hardship with the increasing needs of the organization, especially criminal justice and law enforcement,” Kunasek said. “It was a good, sound conservative budget and it has resulted in another drop in county taxes for our residents. It was not easy, but it was accomplished.”

The county-controlled

levy provides r e v e n u e s for general g o v e r n m e n t and support for the county flood control district and library district. This year, it will comprise 11.7 percent of a homeowner’s tax bill. The bulk of the property tax goes to fund public schools, the community c o l l e g e s , municipalities, the Maricopa I n t e g r a t e d Health System and special districts.

County officials said the action would result in a drop of about $13.63 on a median-priced home assessed at $102,000.

Over the past 4 years, Maricopa County has reduced its property taxes by

$124 million. Property tax calculations are based on two-year-old (2010) assessments, which were set at the very low point of the housing market recession.

Property valuations are rising in the most recent calculations.


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Michael “BOSTON” Gonnella Memorial RunRide On or Ride Along

All wheels welcome! Join us for one more man!

We will be getting together Sunday, September 8, 2013 to celebrate the peace, love and energy that Michael “Boston” Gonnella radiated to so many. Let’s get together as a community and show our continued love and support to the Gonnella family! $20.00 per person $35.00 per couple

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3rd stop: Buffalo Chip - Cave Creek, AZ arrival time 1pm (lunch specials will be available)4th stop: Legends Bar & Grill- Anthem, AZ arrival time 3:30pm

5th stop: Gizmo’s Bar & Grill- New River, AZ arrival time 4:45pm6th stop: Roadrunner Restaurant and Saloon- New River, AZ arrival time 6:00pm

Entertainment provided by New River Witness Protection at the 6th and final stop! 50/50 raffle, giveaways, entertainment and good times to be had by all!

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It’s wise to have a Plan B for dietingWhen I was 13, I went on my first

“diet” to lose some weight. I recall writing notes on my calendar that hung on my bedroom wall. One day, after about 2 weeks on my dieting program, I jotted down, “Diet—so far good!”

Do you know that my sisters laugh at me about that to this day? They share that story with people at get-togethers just for the laughs.

I am sure you know the outcome I experienced back

then, as it was the beginning of my trek down the yo-yo dieting path. Have you been down that path too?

I am a person with genes that want to express themselves in this way: “It’s not over bud, until this fat lady sings!” My weight has been a life-long struggle for me, and I’m sure some of you can relate. We all are born with certain genes and physical features influenced by our heritage, not to mention the challenge of changing habits we adapted while growing up. But the good news is: “We can change the expression of those genes!” And this science is the most exciting ever discovered.

The fact that we can change the way our genes express themselves as they relate to our health and weight is a major motivational point for me. It is something I remind myself of every day.

When it comes to losing weight and changing eating and lifestyle habits, it is a long and forever process. Short-term diets, and there are hundreds to choose from, will work for a short time. Unless we have a Plan B, it won’t be long before we fall off the healthy path. For lasting results and a healthy and happy life, it is important to gradually change our mindset that the way we eat and live is for life, literally.

We will all experience ups and downs when it comes to weight loss. At times, we feel like giving up. Back when I was 13, I didn’t have a Plan B, as I was focused on my goal and knew what to eat and not eat to reach it, but I did not have a plan as to what to do if I wandered off the path for a while. I did not know at that time and also at other times throughout my life how to get back on track. Now I know. It is important to always have a Plan B.

In my next article I’ll share more about creating a Plan B. You can also visit my website to learn more about how you can succeed on your journey to health.

Bonnie Crutcher is board certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners as a holistic health coach. Bonnie has created the Smart&Healthy Families Challenge to help families improve their eating and lifestyle habits and a weekly Women’s Healthy Weight Loss Class. Visit bonniecrutcher.com for more details.

Disclaimer: The content of this column is not intended to be medical advice. Always seek the advice of your medical doctor before engaging in any diet program or exercise routine.

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Community EventsThUrsdAY

ABT auditionsArizona Broadway Theatre

is seeking professional adult actors, singers and dancers for its upcoming ninth season. This audition, which starts at 2 p.m., is a general call and will be used to determine lead and supporting roles for a number of productions.

Interested performers should prepare two contrasting vocal selections (16 bars of music for each) and bring two copies of their current headshot and resume. Music should be clearly marked and in the correct key for the piano accompanist (provided).

To schedule an audition time, contact James Rio, ABT’s artistic administrator, at 623-776-8400, ext. 110 or via email at [email protected]. Upon arrival, please enter through the stage door at the back of the theater, located at 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria.

There will be an open dance call following the scheduled auditions at 6 p.m. Those participating should dress appropriately and bring jazz shoes.

sATUrdAYMIM volunteer recruitment

The Musical Instrument Museum is hosting a recruitment event Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. for new volunteers to add to their team. No musical background required—only an active interest in music, learning, world cultures, making new friends and providing a wonderful guest experience. MIM is located at 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix.

sUndAYreggae festival

On Sept. 1, Cliff Castle Casino Hotel in Camp Verde is hosting a Labor Day reggae festival. Steel Pulse, The Wailers and Tribal Seeds will be performing at the Stargazer Pavilion starting at 3 p.m. with gates open at 2 p.m. Stir it up with an afternoon of music featuring three world-renowned reggae bands. Tickets are $35-$45.

TUesdAYCave Creek history

Attend the “Come West … Free Land!” program Aug. 27 at Desert Foothills Library, and learn about what homesteaders went through when settling in the Cave Creek mining district. Presented by Evelyn Johnson, executive director of the Cave Creek Museum. Seating is limited. Register by calling 480-488-2286.Art nosh lecture series

Meet the experts during the Sept. 3 noon kickoff for Desert Foothills Library’s “Art Nosh Lecture Series.” Tuesday’s program, “Color, Scale and Series: How Artists Challenge Our Perceptions” will focus on Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art’s summer exhibitions. Bring your own lunch or order a box lunch provided by Grotto Café. A portion of sales will benefit the library. Advance registration required. Call 480-488-2286 to reserve a seat.Book sale

Desert Broom Library will have a children’s used book sale starting Sept. 3 and ending Sept. 7. The library is located on Cave Creek Road just south of Tatum Boulevard.

neXT MonThFree concert

Pinnacle Peak Patio Steakhouse in North Scottsdale will wrap up its “Cool Summer Nights” free concert series Sept. 13 with a musical performance by Mike Easterday. The extravaganza will run from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

WeeKlYlittle ones story Time

From 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. every Thursday, Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek hosts “Little Ones Story Time with Ms. Sharon.” The program is geared toward newborns and children up to 36 months in age.Toddler Time

Toddlers, accompanied by a favorite adult are invited to enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage emerging language skills every Wednesday at Desert Broom Library. The program starts at 11:30 a.m. and is aimed at children aged 24 to 36 months.learn spanish

Wednesdays at Desert Foothills Library feature two different Spanish language classes. An intermediate Spanish class starts at 9:30 a.m., which does not require registration. Immediately following that class at 10:30 a.m. is an informal, conversational Spanish chat session featuring flashcards, books and more, rather than working through an instructor. Contact Barbara Koca at 480-488-5332 for more info.Babytime Fridays

Babies up to 24 months in age, accompanied by an adult, can explore pre-literacy skills through songs and stories at Desert Broom Library.

Programs start at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Each 20-minute program is followed by an unstructured 30-minute playtime.Crafting

Adults wishing to knit, crochet, tat, macramé or do just about anything that has to do with fiber are invited to North Valley Regional Library’s “Made by Hand” program every Thursday at 1 p.m. Bring projects, books and patterns, accomplishments and knowledge to share with others. Learn something new about your own craft, or pick up another craft (or stitch) that has piqued your interest.Family storytime

Children of all ages, with an adult in tow, are welcome Thursdays at Desert Broom Library to share books, stories, songs and rhymes in a fun, interactive program that builds early literacy skills. The library is located at Cave Creek Road and Tatum Boulevard. homework help

Starting Sept. 4, teen volunteers will be available on Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Desert Broom Library to help elementary school-aged children with homework assignments and study skills.

MonThlY library hosts foreign film

Desert Foothills Library will host a different foreign film from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., one Monday each month. For information on the coming events go to dlfa.org. Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek.Friends of the library meeting

At 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month, Friends of the North Valley Regional

Library meets at its namesake in Anthem. Join in the monthly meeting and help promote the recreational, educational and cultural resources the library brings.

Peaceful spirit women’s group

The last Friday of every month, Peaceful Spirit Enrichment Center in New River hosts its monthly women’s gathering. Members of the group share their journey with each other, gaining insight and inspiration. A $10-$15 donation is suggested, though no one is turned away for lack of funds.

For more information contact Melanie Dunlap at 623-465-5875, [email protected] or visit the online calendar at PeacefulSpriritCenter.com.

Cards, board games social

The third Tuesday each month at Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek is designated for a cards and board games social for adults from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The library has lots of games to choose from including cards, Scrabble, chess, checkers, backgammon, Trivial Pursuit, Cribbage, Yahtzee and more. Games and refreshments brought from home are welcome, too. Coffee available for purchase. No registration needed.

healing sessionThe third Monday of every

month, the Peaceful Spirit Enrichment Center in New River hosts a monthly Healing Circle/Reiki Share from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This group is for individuals that have learned Reiki or another modality of healing. Each participant will give and receive a healing session. RSVPs accepted.

Eric Quade photoExercise from the Orient — Instructor Bina Bou led an introductory class on qigong and tai chi, physical techniques originating from China, Aug. 22 at Desert Foothills Library. Weekly classes begin in September.


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Opinions and Letters

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Seattle gives pot peace a chance with potato chip diplomacy

Recently entering a Seattle park in the afternoon, I hear a guy remark, “Next year, I’ll be turning 23, and so will Hempfest! Crazy, right?”

It is pretty crazy, actually, that Hempfest, the world’s largest

m a r i j u a n a “ p r o t e s t -ival,” has been around longer than many of its participants. The 3-day event, which f e a t u r e s m u s i c ,

food, drug policy speeches and hundreds of cannabis-related vendors, attracts about 250,000 people, a good portion of whom can be seen (and smelled) smoking pot at any given moment. Yet the Seattle Police Department has learned to live with this annual affront to prohibitionist sensibilities, providing a lesson in tolerance for other cities.

Under I-502, the legalization initiative that Washington voters approved last November, adults 21 and older may possess up to an ounce of marijuana. Consuming it publicly, however, is a civil infraction punishable by a $103 fine. Yet no tickets were issued to the blatant tokers at Hempfest last weekend.

“You could be cited,” the cops explained, “but we’d rather give you a warning.”

That message was on stickers affixed to 1,000 1-ounce bags of Doritos that police distributed at Hempfest on Aug. 17—a publicity stunt that attracted international attention while conveying the SPD’s laid-back approach to marijuana consumers. Speaking from the festival’s main stage, the department’s chief spokes-man emphasized “leniency, education and patience,” rather than “a heavy hand.”

The SPD’s hand was considerably heavier in the early years of Hempfest, when there were a lot more arrests for drug offenses. Longtime festival director Vivian McPeak says it took years of engagement to convince the police that Hempfest attendees should be viewed not as invaders but as fellow citizens delivering “our message of freedom, responsibility and

peaceful reform.”It helped that in 2003 Seattle

voters approved I-75, which declared simple marijuana possession the city’s lowest law enforcement priority.

It also helped that McPeak and his friends put together their own security, first aid and cleanup crews, which allow the festival to function smoothly with a minimal police presence in and around the 1.5 miles of picturesque waterfront parks it currently occupies.

Wandering Hempfest amid the least furtive pot smokers in America, it is easy to forget that outside this oasis of freedom police continue to treat cannabis consumers as criminals. In 2011, the most recent year for which data are available, there were about 758,000 marijuana arrests in the U.S., the vast majority for possession.

Even in supposedly enlightened and cosmopolitan places such as New York City, police continue to bust people for carrying small amounts of marijuana. The NYPD made more than 50,000 such arrests in 2011, up from less than 10,000 in 1996.

That crackdown is especially impressive because the state legislature decriminal- ized possession of up to 25 grams in 1977. Cops manage to arrest pot smokers anyway by charging them with “public display” of any marijuana turned up during street stops.

No wonder the ordinarily even-tempered McPeak gets hot when he contemplates the injustice of marijuana prohibition.

“We are not criminals!” he declares from the Hempfest stage. “We are Americans, and we’re proud and we’re loud!”

By punishing people for their consumption decisions, marijuana prohibition makes the personal political, which is why simply lighting up at Hempfest is an act of dissent. McPeak and his fellow activists are fighting for the day when a joint is just a joint.

To find out more about Jacob Sullum and read features by other Creators writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators webpage at www.creators.com.

Militarizing America’s police forcesAttention citizens: I have

received inside information revealing that global terrorists are targeting us again. Their target is not Washington, New York City or even Disneyland. Rather, it is: Concord.

You know, in New Hampshire. The state capital.

E v e n though only about 43,000 p e o p l e live there, C o n c o r d ap pa r e n t ly has some

sort of secret significance that makes it a target. We can infer this from an extraordinary defensive action being taken by local authorities. Concord police, fully backed by the city council, are preparing for a horrific terroristic assault. Specifically, they sought a $258,000 grant from the Department of Homeland Security so they can gird themselves for the onslaught by purchasing a “Lenco BearCat G3” armored vehicle. Sure enough, DHS gladly coughed up the cash.

This bold stand to defend the homeland was revealed by the New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union, which obtained a copy of the grant request. Actually, it is not al-Qaida terrorists that have Concord’s police gearing up for war but, as their request put it, “the domestic type” of terrorists.

Really? Terrorists in Concord? Yes, claim police, referring vaguely to “daily challenges” and warning that the “threat is real and here.”

The police finger two groups.

First, Occupy NH. But it’s a benign bunch that legitimately protests inequalities in our country, and its only “violence” has been directed at litter, having joined in local litter pickup days. Second, the Free State Project. But it’s just a libertarian-ish outfit trying to convince 20,000 likeminded people to move to New Hampshire and support limited government. How’s that for irony?

Neither group is armed or dangerous, and both are committed to nonviolence. Still, the police insist they need a BearCat G3 because of terrorist threats that might involve “chemical, biological and radiological materials, as well as explosive gases.”

However, the most explosive gas in Concord is spewing directly from the out-of-control police officials who assail their own peaceful citizens as “terrorists.” And the real threat to our security is DHS, which keeps shoveling our tax dollars into the militarization of America’s police forces.

In fact, the real motive behind Concord’s desire for this war toy seems to have been BearCat envy. It turns out that the nearby towns of Keene and Manchester already had BearCats, so Concord cops wanted to keep up with the Joneses in the ever-escalating police arms race.

But this ridiculous and dangerous conversion from honest police work to a martial force in our own land is not just a matter of acquiring arms, but of our police departments acquiring a military attitude. An example of this alarming shift can be found in, of all

places, the Garden of Eden.The Biblical Garden, we’re

told, was heaven on Earth ... until Adam ate that apple. Then all hell broke loose.

Well, hell recently erupted in the garden again—this time in Arlington, Texas, on a small organic farm named “Garden of Eden.” At about 7:30 on the morning of Aug. 2, a SWAT team of armed police agents, code enforcement officers and narcotics detectives suddenly exploded all over Shellie Smith’s little farm. They burst through the gate, handcuffed the terrified residents and held them at gunpoint while the agents executed the raid’s mission.

Which was what, exactly? A City of Arlington spokeswoman explained, “The purpose was to improve the quality of life (and) to resolve life safety issues within neighborhoods.”

It seems there had been complaints about marijuana being grown on the farm and about the place being unkempt.

So, what did the derring-do raiders achieve? Widespread ridicule for their farcical bust. They captured 17 blackberry bushes, 15 okra plants, 14 tomatillo plants, some native grasses and all the sunflowers. Then they whacked down Shellie’s sweet potato patch and seized the farm’s compost, along with some wooden pallets, old tires and furniture.

Notice what they did not find? Marijuana plants nor any other illegal products.

To find out more about Jim Hightower, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators webpage at www.creators.com.


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RENTAlS

Tired of searching for a Rental? Call Jo at Coldwell Banker Daisy Mtn 480-326-8825 at absolutely no cost to you!!

lUXURY MOBIl hOME FOR RENT. 14x70 home with 2 bedrooms, 2 complete baths at separate ends of house. Master bath has garden tub and shower!. large lot with fenced yard. Gem Streets area, Black Canyon City $600/month For info and showing call: 505-401-5259

5 bedroom, 3 bath home, 2 vehicle garage, 2600sqft on 1.5 acre. $1200/mo. New River & Circle Mountain Roads. Awesome Views. Call cell 847-738-1194

Anthem Townhome. 3 bed, 3 bath. $1095/mo. Contact 602-430-7526. Rental agreement http://rentinanthem.com/apply/3 bedroom 2.5 bath home with den. Kitchen/Greatroom, kitchen Island and Pantry. 1534 Sq Ft. Two Story 2 Car Garage. Tramonto Subdivision I-17 and Carefree Hwy. Calll 602-690-6600. House For Rent. Beautiful Views, Acreage. OWNER CARRY OPTION Please call 623-451-0371

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NOTICESLooking for ladies to play Mah Jongg Wednesdays in library at Boulder Creek HS, noon to 3 or later. Call Nancy after 6pm. 623-465-9317

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ADUlT CAREMarried family man available for escort safety companion services for young to elderly. Will travel with client locally or out of state, drive or fly. 623-455-0330

APPlIANCESSears Kenmore Refrigerator 6.6 cu ft freezer on top 16 cu ft frig on bottom Very clean and quiet; runs great! $150 New River 602-509-9137 Dave

ATV/CYClE/ETC 1960 to 1976 Enduro or dirt bike wanted by private party. Must be complete 50cc to 500cc. Will look at all, running or not. 480-518-40232005 Bombadier Outlander 400. Mileage 1800. $3600. Cell 623-980-0516

AUTOS 1964 to 1972 classic sports car, muscle car wanted by private party running or not. 480-518-4023BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ATTN: 29 SERIOUS PEOPLE to work from anywhere using a computer. Up to $1500-$5000 PT/FT. www.pticoncepts.com. (AzCAN)

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hElP WANTEDVETERANS WANTED! Train to drive BIG RIGS! Southwest Truck Driver Training. Use your GI Bill to get your CDL and EARN $35K your first year! Pre Hire Letters before you even begin training! Call Today: Phoenix - 602-904-6602, Tucson - 520-216-7609 www.swtdt veterans.com. (AzCAN)Part time Caregiver/cook. Starting 9.00/hr. DPS card - CPR & TB Required. Contact Ronnie 480-244-5326Caregivers/ CNAs needed for assisted living and memory care facility in Carefree, Arizona. Certificates a must. Flexible schedule. Apply at heritagecarefree.com

hElP WANTED! -Many postions available-Flexible hours-Now accepting applications! All West Valley locations! Please Call: 855-496-1040 Today Jackson hewitt Tax Service

ADVERTISE YOUR JOB Opening in 85 AZ newspapers. Reach over 1 million readers for ONLY $330! Call this newspaper or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN)

Independent Advertising Sales Executives! We are looking for experienced, hard-working Print Advertising sales executives to join our Professional Sales team in the North valley. A successful candidate will be an experienced outside sales professional , preferably in print media, an excellent communicator, verbally and in writing, passionate about details, honest and have the willingness to prospect and make cold calls. Please email resume to: foothillsfocus@ qwestoffice.net GORDON TRUCKING, INC: CDL-A Drivers needed! Immediate openings! Full time, part time positions. Consistent miles, time off! Full benefits, 401k. Recruiters available 7 days/wk! TeamGTI.com 866-837-5997. (AzCAN)Rock Springs Café is hiring!! All positions. Apply in person.

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2001 CJ Riata 2-horse slant trailer. standup dressing/tack room Excellent condition. $6,500. Call 623-465-9475

Free delivery of shavings, cow & horse mixture great for arenas or fertilizer 480-595-0211

TRIPLE R HORSE RESCUE is a 501(c)3 non profit organization. We rehabilitate and adopt out local horses that have been abused, neglected or rescued from slaughter We are in need of donations and sponsors to help with feed and vet care. Volunteer opportunities are also available. For further info, please call 602-396-8726.V O L U N T E E R - S P O N S O R -ADOPT! Dreamchaser Horse Rescue offers a myriad of volunteer opportunities. Please consider joining our Dreamchaser family! We need animal lovers who are willing to help with everything from ranch chores to fundraising! We have sanctuary horses who need sponsors, and horses available for adoption. Come see us: w w w . d r e a m c h a s e r - horserescue.org or Susan at 623-910-6530 Saddle & Tack Repairs. Western & English plus Racing saddle too. 30 years exp. Buy-Sell-Trade. 23yrs same location. Circle Mtn Rd & 18th St. 623-465-7286

MISC Free delivery of shavings, cow & horse mixture-great for arenas or fertilizer 480-595-0211Harley Davidson Leather riding gear and full length dress leather coat for women. New River Area. 1-419-344-8203 ask for Sue

MISC WANTEDFree Clean fill dirt wanted near New River and Circle Mtn. roads. Some rocks OK 847-738-1194Wanted: CASH PAID for guns, wagon wheels, wagons, anvils, wooden barrels, western antiques. 623-742-0369 / 602-214-5692

PETS & SUPPlIESreMeMBer To AdoPT! Maricopa County Animal Care and Control 602-506-PETS www.pets.maricopa.gov

Rattlesnake proof your dog now. Snake proofing for all breeds of dogs. New River location. 480-215-1776 www.vipervoidance.comSheltie & Collie rescue have beautiful dogs for adoption. 480-488-5711 SundustSDA @aol.com

SERVICES OFFERED

D & G Scrapping. Any metal, old appliances, AC units. Call 602-920-4989I will clean your home. Over 15yrs local exp. $12 per hour your supplies. Good references. 623-434-8125

Dave’s Mobile Trailer Service - Inspect / Repair / Replace - Grease Seals, Bearings, Magnets, Brakes & Weld & Electrical Repairs. www.davesmobiletrailerservice.com 602-361-6551

hOME WATCh & CONCIERGE FOR PART-TIME RESIDENTS leave this summer knowing that Your property is being cared for. local, Reliable, Bonded & Insured www.northvalleyhomeservices.com 480-567-6029

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CLaSSIFIEDSPlease visit our website at www.thefoothillsfocus.com to place your classified.

Rate for classifieds are $20 for the first 20 words then $.50 per word after and must be prepaid. Deadline for classifieds is Wed. at 5pm for the following Wed. issue. Classifieds may also be faxed to 623-465-1363.

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Mr. Don 602-697-7488 www.fxgymnastics.com42302 N Vision Way Ste 108, Anthem AZ 85086

Gymnastics and Cheer

~ Professional Staff: Coached in Anthem for 13 years~ Over 5,000 sq ft facility~ Competitive & Recreational Gymnastics & Cheer~ Hip Hop & Jazz ~ Birthday parties too!~ New Class Starting in September! Pre-team Cheer~ Learn All Star basics: jump, stunt, dance & tumble

Fund helps family of fatal bike accident victim

A charitable account has been established at a local bank office to benefit the family of Darrin Conrad, who died Aug. 17 as the result of a traffic accident.

To contribute to the Darrin Conrad Family Fund, visit Parkway Bank and Trust in Cave Creek, located at 6300 E. Cave Creek Rd. Cash and checks are acceptable.

Conrad, 48, was killed after the 17-year-old driver of a northbound vehicle on Cave Creek Road attempted to turn west onto New River Road, striking Conrad on a bicycle.

Conrad is survived by his wife and three children, but his death reportedly left no insurance benefits.

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