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Boulder Creek Jags beat Horizon, 55-35

Lisa Christofferson photoThe Jags had their first win of the season at Friday night’s game. See more photos and read more about the game, including a very special event at the end of the game, on pg. 2.

CCUSD seeking M&O override in upcoming election

ELIZABETH MEDORASTAFF

CAVE CREEK – The Cave Creek Unified School District is asking voters to approve a Maintenance & Operations override to fund classroom spending. The override question will be on district voters’ ballots in the Nov. 3 election.

The M&O override provides classroom funds that help pay for staff salaries and student programs.

“One hundred percent of the dollars are going to support the classroom,” said CCUSD Superintendent Dr. Debbi Burdick. “It will all be for programs and class sizes.” Burdick named some of the programs that the override

will help fund, including foreign language classes, PE, all-day kindergarten, libraries, and nurses.

If passed, override funds will help fill in the gaps caused by the lack of charter money. CCUSD used to receive funds based on their district-sponsored charter schools. After the state budget was passed earlier this year, funds for district-sponsored charter schools were phased out. According to Burdick, CCUSD formerly received $3.4 million for the district-sponsored charter schools; now, the district will no longer receive that funding.

CCUSD OVERRIDEcontinued on page 6

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

ANTHEM – It was a rainy beginning for the display of the Outlets at Anthem Christmas tree when it was raised up on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 20. Thunderstorms delayed the raising of the tree by a few hours, but it was standing as of 8:30 that morning.

The 115-foot white fir will be now be getting fully installed at the outlet mall and will be getting decorated over the next few weeks in preparation for the lighting ceremony on Nov. 14.

OUTLETS TREEcontinued on page 12

Charity cornhole tournament to benefit

Anthem PetsELIZABETH MEDORA

STAFFANTHEM – Sign up for the

Anthem Young Professionals’ charity cornhole tournament and enjoy a fun day with friends, while supporting a great cause. The second annual tournament, set for Saturday, Nov. 14, will support Anthem Pets’ veterinary fund.

Teams of two can sign up for the tournament now through Nov. 12, at http://anthempets.org/cornhole. The $50 registration fee includes lunch

and all cornhole supplies needed for the tournament.

“We started the cornhole tournament last year,” said Ryan Halleran, president of Anthem Young Professionals. “This will be the second year we will be hosting this tournament.” Halleran added that last year’s charity recipient was ACTS (Anthem Cares Through Service). This year, when the AYP group discussed what

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Boulder Creek Jags beat Horizon, 55-35

ANTHEM – The Jags won their first game of the season on Friday, beating Horizon 55-35 in a home game.

The Jags have faced a tough lineup this season, but things have been looking up of late. Friday’s win comes after an extremely close game, 34-33, against Pinnacle the previous week.

The Jags football family had something else to celebrate beside the team’s win

on Friday. Coach Jumanne Robertson

proposed to his girlfriend on the field

after the game. The team and the fans

in the stands cheered for the couple and

congratulated them. Congratulations to

Coach Robertson!

This Friday, the Jags will take on Liberty in

an away game. Keep up-to-date on Jags football

at www.facebook.com/bchsjagsfootball.

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Stagecoach Village Fine Art & Wine Festival running Oct. 30-Nov. 1

CAVE CREEK – The 7th Annual Stagecoach Village Fine Art & Wine Festival opens Friday, Oct. 30 and runs through Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Admission and parking is free.

This festival brings together the best of art, wine, music, and fashion. The festival is being produced by

Vermillion Promotions, which produces award winning art, wine, and culinary festivals throughout Arizona and Colorado.

The festival will offer live entertainment, featuring Bluesman Mike Andersen, Inka Gold, Tony Duncan and Estun-bah, and yellow-bird dancers.

A variety of food will be available, including homemade ice cream, crepes, Southwest Cuisine, European Bakery, and more, as well as Indigo Crow and Plaza Café.

This year’s Stagecoach Village Fine Art & Wine Festival will feature western fashion designs as a new additional to the festival lineup. New this year, festival-goers can shop directly from established and upcoming designers of modern western ware. Select Designers will be

offering a wide collection of women’s clothing, leather jackets, vests, handbags, accessories, exquisite jewelry, and boots. Quincy Freeman, founder of Rodeo Quincy, has developed a unique and colorful line of boots that pays tribute to her Spanish heritage and cowgirl lifestyle.

Featured artist Joseph Woodford attended studio classes at the Mesa Art Center. After ten years of attending classes and workshops, he was hired on as an instructor. In 1993, he began a career showing in art shows and galleries throughout the western United States. His most recent works include large wall hangings in slab construction as large as five by ten feet in dimension, along with collaborative efforts on monumental vessels with Master Glass Artist Kevin Powers and Master Painter Whitney Pecman. He is currently working with the Prestigious Celebration of Fine Art as a specialist in ceramics and Raku firing while teaching workshops throughout the country.

Stagecoach Village is located at 7100 East Cave Creek Rd., in Cave Creek. Get more information at www.vermillionpromotions.com or by calling (623) 734-6526.

ELIZABETH MEDORASTAFF

DESERT HILLS – At nearly 10 years old, Australian Shepherd Lola hasn’t slowed down a bit. Lola is a dog agility champion known for her speed and grace in the ring.

Lola’s owner, Desert Hills resident Mary Christner, has had dogs in agility courses since 2001. Christner called Lola “one in a million,” both as an agility champion and as an all-around affectionate, intelligent dog.

“It’s a partnership – we’re a team,” Christner said, referring to agility training. “It all stems from love.” Christner described agility trainers as coming from all different walks of life but all sharing the goal of having fun with their dogs and njoying the sport.

“We love our dogs, and we’re out there to play and have fun,” Christner said.

Christner competes with both her dogs, Lola and JJ (short for Jumping Jewel).

Lola’s greatest ability is her speed in the ring.

“Her speed is magnificent for her age,” Christner said. “She’s extremely efficient. She can jump and do her obstacles by cutting corners. She makes every move count.”

Christner explained that in agility, dogs work for titles; titles add up to a champion designation. Lola is a champion in three different venues and recently won two gold medals in a Colorado championship. No money is attached to the champion title; it’s all for the love of the sport.

While JJ isn’t the performer Lola is – Christner describes her as the type of dog that enjoys playing with children more than working in the ring – JJ shares Lola’s loving disposition and eagerness to please. Christner enjoys competing, as do her dogs, but first and foremost, JJ and Lola are beloved members of the family that share their sweet dispositions everywhere they go.

Christner related the story of when JJ met a little girl with physical disabilities. The little girl’s parents asked if JJ and Lola could meet their daughter, since

she loves dogs. While JJ knows better than to jump on anyone, somehow she knew that this little girl would need JJ to reach out to her since she couldn’t pet JJ due to her physical condition.

“JJ put a paw on each of her shoulders and very gently kissed her,” Christner said. JJ’s gentle expression of affection touched every onlooker.

“JJ is never a champion in the agility ring – she’s a champion in my heart!” Christner said.

Christner is careful never to overwork either of her dogs; she’s a firm believer in not over-training the dogs.

“You don’t want it to become a job for them,” Christner explained. “It should be fun.”

Christner observed a dog agility demonstration at WestWorld years ago and was immediately interested in the sport. For those who are interested in training their dogs for agility courses, Christner recommends finding a local trainer and starting the dog as young as possible, as well as talking to trainers at agility trials to get a feel for the sport.

“Start in a puppy class and teach the basics,” Christner said. “Go to a venue where there’s not a lot of pressure to start with. Train in the ring to get a comfortable venue to start with.”

Christner recommends Dogs on Course in North America (DOCNA) as an ideal venue. DOCNA allows training in the ring and is a more low-pressure venue for dogs that are learning.

Dog agility training offers opportunities for all dogs. Agility focuses on the dog’s personality and drive, not on the dog’s breed, size, or looks. Christner’s dogs are fixed, which she notes allows them to be more comfortable and relaxed, in training and in general.

For those who are buying a puppy and planning to do agility training, Christner recommends “picking the parent well,” looking for active, happy parents with a desire to please. Christner noted that rescue dogs can also be excellent in agility.

“Rescuing is wonderful, and we’ve had a lot of rescue dogs

do fabulous in agility,” Christner said. “There are many dogs out there that can do this.”

“They’re all different,” Christner said, reiterating that any dog can respond well to agility training. “I know a gal

who had the number one Shih Tzu in the country. That dog was so fast, so responsive, and just loved her handler so much she’d do anything for her.”

Agility training offers opportunities for kids, too. There’s no age minimum for handlers, and junior handlers are encouraged in the ring.

“I love to promote the junior handlers,” Christner said, adding that she enjoys watching the “loving communication between the dog and the young handler. I’ve seen kids just

blossom showing their dog.”

For Christner, the best part

of the dog agility competitions

isn’t the ribbons or the titles – it’s

the partnership she shares with

her dogs as they work together.

She always makes sure to thank

her dogs after a competition

and let them know what a good

job they did.

“I always thank her,” Christner

said. “I tell her, ‘Thank you,

Lola, that was perfect.’”

Learn more about dog agility

training at www.docna.com.

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Local dog agility titleholder shows what it takes to be a champion

Photos courtesy of Mary ChristnerPictured above left: Lola with some of the many ribbons she has won in agility contests. Pictured below left: JJ and Lola taking it easy at home in Desert Hills. Pictured above: JJ competing in the ring.

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Library holding costume party

ANTHEM – The North Valley Regional Library is holding a costume party for teens on Friday, Oct. 30, 4-6 p.m.

Teens are invited to come by and show off their costumers and enjoy games and snacks. Participants need to attend in costume!

A permission slip is required; it may be downloaded online or picked up at the library. This event is open to kids ages 12-18, and registration is required.

Register and get more details at www.mcldaz.org – click events and choose North Valley Regional library from the list.

Cave Creek Wicked adding new Halloween events

CAVE CREEK – Cave Creek Wicked, an all-day, all-night Halloween event, is set for Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31. The family-friendly, daytime portion of the event runs 11 a.m.-4 p.m., and the evening costume contest pub crawl runs 7 p.m.-2 a.m.

This year, Cave Creek Wicked is expanding with new thrilling events and activities. Exciting new additions include talented teens from around the community performing throughout the daytime portion of the event. Rock the District performers will be featured at Local Johnny’s, Big Earl’s Greasy Eats, and Frontier Town on the west end of Cave Creek.

For bikers, Cave Creek Wicked brings Gears & Ghosts, a costumed bike ride that starts at 3 p.m. at Flat Tire Bike Shop, located at 6033 E. Cave Creek Road. Bikers in Halloween costumes will begin the ride at 3 p.m. and make five Cave Creek

stops – Flat Tire Bike Shop, Grotto Café, The Horny Toad, Janey’s, and Bryan’s BBQ. Food and drinks will be available at each stop, 30 minutes per stop. The ride will conclude at Flat Tire Bike Shop at 6 p.m. In addition, a haunted house sponsored by Pinnacle High School Key Club will debut in Frontier Town during the event.

Daytime Cave Creek Wicked activities will include community-wide trick or treating, horse costume and pet costume contests, pet adoptions, petting zoo at Black Mountain Feed, Adaptive Force Dance Studio Thriller dancers (Frontier Town), arts and crafts (Frontier Town), duck races (Pink Cadillac), kids’ costume contest (Frontier Town), margarita garden and taco stand at El Encanto, a bounce house, and face painting.

Nighttime Cave Creek Wicked activities starts at 7 p.m. a bus will loop among five town saloons, including Buffalo Chip, Big Earl’s Greasy Eats, Smokehouse, Roadhouse, and Harold’s Corral. Stops also will be made at Hogs and Horses and the Hideaway Grill. Costume contests, themed cocktails, and prizes are planned.

See more about Cave Creek Wicked at www.facebook.com/CaveCreekWicked.

Emily Kinney coming to MIM

PHOENIX – Actress and songwriter Emily Kinney will be performing at the Musical Instrument Museum on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.

Kinney is best known for her role as Beth Green on AMC’s television series, The Walking Dead. Her singing has been featured on the show, and currently she is on tour

for her first full-length album, “This Is War”.

Tickets for Kinney’s concert will be $27.50-$32.50. Buy tickets or get more details at MIM.org or (480) 478-6000.

The Musical Instrument Museum is located at 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, in Phoenix.

Council invites the public to honor veterans with eCards

ANTHEM – The Anthem Community Council invites the public to join in showing appreciation to our nation’s veterans this November.

The ACC is sponsoring the “Salute a Veteran” campaign, which allows the public to submit the names and email addresses of veterans, who will be sent a special “Thank You” eCard on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. The campaign is not limited to Anthem; supporters and loved ones of veterans nationwide are welcome to participate.

Help spread the word on social media using #SaluteAVeteran. To send an eCard, visit OnlineAtAnthem.com/veterans.

Halloween at Butterfly Wonderland

SCOTTSDALE – Guests are invited to celebrate Halloween at Butterfly Wonderland on Oct. 31 with special activities throughout the day. Activities run 10 a.m.-4p.m. Regular admission prices apply.

There will be a costume parade and the top three winners (who will be decided upon by a panel of judges) will receive a special gift and be featured on the Butterfly Wonderland Web site. Guests are encouraged to visit dressed in costume of their favorite butterfly or critter. Those dressed in costume will receive a coupon for the

laser maze walkthrough at the OdySea Mirror Maze next door.

For more information, call (480) 800-3000 or visit www.butterflywonderland.com. Butterfly Wonderland is located at 9500 East Via de Ventura, in Scottsdale.

Wounded Warriors softball team to play MSBL Veterans

TEMPE – This Saturday, the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team double-header will play against the MSBL Veterans at the Tempe Diablo Stadium, 2200 West Alameda Drive, in Tempe, at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free.

The Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team is a charitable organization that raises awareness and educating and inspiring the public about the strength and resiliency of their wounded warriors. This organization is a perfect example of how a positive attitude, commitment, dedication, and perseverance allow these warriors to overcome any obstacle. The WWAST is comprised of athletic amputee veterans and active duty servicemen and women who travel the country playing abled-bodied teams in competitive, celebrity and exhibition softball games, bringing their special brand of softball, courage and inspiration. The team’s motto is, “Life Without a Limb is Limitless.”

For more information regarding the game and WWAST, contact David Van Sleet at [email protected] or (802) 777-7232.

Holiday Bazaar in Carefree, Nov. 6-7

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community newsshopping extravaganza. This two-day bazaar, sponsored by Our Lady’s Guild, will take place on Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The bazaar offers a jumpstart for holiday shopping. Over 70 hand-picked vendors will be selling unique and one-of-a-kind items of pottery, jewelry and artwork, fashions, and accessories.

In addition to great shopping, there will be a Book Nook stocked with thousands of gently used books and a Corner Café where shoppers can enjoy breakfast and lunch served at reasonable prices, as well as a Sweets & Treats Shop, overflowing with home-baked goodies.

Proceeds from the Holiday Bazaar go directly to projects targeted at making a positive difference in our community. Admission is free, and there’s plenty of parking. Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church is located on the northeast corner of Pima and Cave Creek roads in Carefree. Like/join the event

on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/1664199580460387/. For additional information, call (480) 575-5238.

Phoenix First Assembly changing name

PHOENIX – Effective Nov. 1, Phoenix First Assembly, located at 13613 N. Cave Creek Rd., in Phoenix, and North Scottsdale Christian Church, located at 28700 N. Pima Rd., in Scottsdale, are joining together to form Dream City Church.

Known for its annual Celebration of Christmas production, Dream Conference, and summer musicals, Dream City Church (formerly Phoenix First Assembly) is celebrating

nearly a century of dreaming with a name change that honors the church’s legacy while embracing a new era of community impact. The partnership with the former North Scottsdale Christian Church makes Dream City Church the newest multi-site megachurch in Arizona.

The Scottsdale campus is closed through Oct 31 for technical and structural upgrades and will reopen with a Grand Opening celebration at the Scottsdale campus on Nov. 1 at 9 a.m. The public is invited to attend.

To learn more, visit www.dreamcitychurch.us or call (602) 867-7117.

Mark Andrew PhilippiWe lost Mark, 46, on Sept.

23, 2015, surrounded by loving family and friends. Born April 27, 1969, in Phoenix, AZ, Mark lived in the New River, Black Canyon City area.

Mark shared his love of NASCAR, motocross, and did truck racing. He loved the many years he worked for Schuck & Sons and Home Depot.

Mark is survived by one brother, Todd; one sister, Debbie Garrison, and her husband, Rick; one nephew, P.J., and his wife Shannon; three great nephews, Cody, Brandon, and Rylan; and one great niece, Taylor.

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Much of what happens in a courtroom is governed by court rules. While many court rules are complex, anyone can propose either a new rule or a change to an existing rule. It is a fairly simple process.

Rule petitions must be filed with the Clerk of the Arizona Supreme Court. After that, the proposed rule is posted on ine for public comment. After the deadline for comments has passed, the Arizona Supreme Court considers them

and decides whether to adopt the rule.

Pending rules are on the Arizona Supreme Court’s webpage, under “Court Rules Forum.”

Court rules often control civil and criminal procedures and what evidence a judge or a jury is allowed to consider. One set of court rules governs residential eviction actions and there is a proposal to change those rules in a significant way.

An attorney from Sedona, who represents out-of-state landlords, requested a rule that parties or witnesses be allowed to appear by phone for eviction cases. He suggested language based on the rules for family court.

I wrote a response on behalf of justices of the peace in Maricopa County that made a few points. First, tenants are more likely than landlords to request to appear by phone, so the rules need to focus on that aspect as well. Second, the family court rules won’t work because the time standards would cause us to violate the eviction statutes. Third, we suggested some alternate language that would allow people to request a telephonic appearance.

The only other response to the rule was by someone who did not like either idea. Instead, she wants tenants to be able to call in and appear by phone for their court dates with no notice either to the landlord or to the court.

When this issue went to our Supreme Court, they decided not to decide. Instead, they requested that the interested parties try to come to some type of agreement. Perhaps then, a plan based on a consensus could be resubmitted.

Court rules are not designed to replace the work of the legislature, but it is clear that they can have a dramatic impact. They are developed through a public process, and given their importance, perhaps more people should be paying attention to their development.

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

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The M&O override is projected to provide about $4.2 million in classroom dollars. According to the CCUSD override information sheet, the net cost of the override will be less than $2 per month for the average homeowner in the district. The increase is less than $10 per month, and homeowners will no longer be paying the charter tax, which was approximately $8 per month. Factoring in the $8 per month that will no longer be paid, the homeowners’ tax increase is less than $2 monthly.

No capital funds will be provided by this override, meaning that the money raised cannot be used for new schools, furniture, or other non-classroom items. The money must be used in direct classroom spending, such as for teachers’ salaries and student programs.

CCUSD’s foreign language program is one of the student programs set to receive override funds.

“Every child in our district K-12 learns a language, and some of our preschools also teach a world language,” Burdick noted. Foreign languages taught include Chinese, Spanish, and French.

“Ever since we have had the language programs, we have seen our students’ test scores increase every year,” Burdick reported, adding that learning a foreign language “wires the brain to learn many things and problem solve.”

Last year, CCUSD had to ‘RIF’ (reduction-in-force) teachers, based on the number of students in the district. Students have returned to the district this year, so the number of teachers is currently the same as last year. If the override does not pass, it hasn’t been determined yet if staff will have to be cut.

Burdick and the district staff has asked each school to look at how they would cut 12 percent of their budget, if the override does not pass.

“We’re hopeful that the override will pass, and we

won’t have to look at that,” Burdick said.

While CCUSD is one of the smaller school districts in

number of schools with only seven schools and a site with preschools, the district is fairly large geographically. CCUSD encompasses 174 square miles, and students come from Cave Creek, Carefree, North Scottsdale, North Phoenix, Rio Verde, and unincorporated Maricopa County. CCUSD currently has approximately 5,400 students.

“Every day, I work with a diverse group of amazing teenagers,” said Lori Hart, a CCUSD teacher and the Yes For Cave Creek Schools PAC campaign manager. “They are talented, kind, smart, and motivated. And yet, each year, I – all teachers – must do more with less – less resources, less money, and less time.”

Hart, also the president of the Cave Creek Education Association, is volunteering her off-school time to the PAC, which advocates for the override on the basis of small class sizes, high quality teachers, and funds going to the classroom.

“I am a Journalism teacher at Cactus Shadows High School and have been teaching there for 11 years,” Hart said. “I have been involved in CCUSD school elections for just as long. I choose to be involved each year because of my students.”

Hart noted that lack of funds has contributed to the loss of many quality teachers, which she said “impacts student learning in clear ways.”

“It is these students who suffer most in an economically starved environment,” Hart emphasized. “The most important thing to remember about this particular election is that 100 percent of the money will go directly into the classroom to support students and teachers.”

Early ballots have already been arriving in homes. Voters who are not voting via early ballot can find their polling place at recorder.maricopa.gov/pollingplace. Early ballots can be mailed in prior to Nov. 3 or dropped off at polling places on Nov. 3.

For more information on the CCUSD override election, see www.ccusd93.org or log in at Facebook.com and search Yes For Cave Creek Schools.

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Around the Bluhmin’ Town

JUDY BLUHMThere has been some pretty

weird news lately. A welcome relief from all the mass shootings, war stories on ISIS, refugees from Syria, politicians acting badly, and other terrifying topics. I was enthralled with the report this week that a lady in New York sued her twelve-year old nephew because four years ago at his birthday party, he ran to her and exuberantly hugged her, breaking her wrist. Ouch! So four years later, the young boy is hauled off to court when “Aunt Jen” filed a lawsuit requesting $124,000 in damages. This young boy’s reckless act has evidently caused a whole lot pain and suffering. Aunt Jen sobbed on the stand that she could no longer hold a tray of hors d’oeuvres. The tragedy!

I do understand. I have broken my right wrist twice and left wrist once. Come to think about it, I could be rich for all the “pain and suffering”. One grandson accidently tripped me while I was on roller skates. One time I fell off a horse (and I definitely should have sued that wild beast) and the last time was when another grandson ran into me with an ATV. I do have trouble holding a platter of appetizers so I sympathize with Aunt Jen. Of course, I don’t really ever walk around with a tray of food. And since my grandsons don’t have much money (and the horse has since died), I guess I will have to carry on with weak wrists.

If Aunt Jen teaches us anything, it is that we live in a litigious society. Oh, it did take the jury all of twenty minutes to deliberate and rule that “no harm was done.” Maybe the moral of the story is that sometimes hugs can be dangerous. But do NOT sue a child.

Speaking of hugs, the newest idea among marriage and family therapists is for married couples

to sit down and give each other a “performance review” once a year. You know, just like a work-related review. I brought this up to my husband, Doug, and he couldn’t stop laughing. He said “only a fool” would do anything like that. Really? Low marks, Doug, on communication! Couples are supposed to freely and openly rate and discuss “how things are going” so improvements and adjustments can be made. Unless you are in my house, because Doug isn’t going for it!

Okay, so I asked my girlfriend, Joy, who lives in San Francisco, because she is very smart and a licensed psychologist, what she thinks of couples having performance reviews. She said it is “brilliant” and a perfect way of “bringing up issues” of concern in a non-threatening, helpful manner. Joy even sent me a form and I looked it over very carefully. Sadly, I think Doug is right. Because in scoring myself I realize that I do sometimes interrupt Doug’s train of thought and he is a big procrastinator, and that’s just the beginning. Dear Readers, if you are happily married, do not take a performance review!

Oh, but a life well lived is one full of self-reflection. In fact, so much “self ” that the biggest reason people are rushing to get plastic surgery today is because of the “selfie.” Yes, researchers claim that the need to take a “selfie” (those annoying self snapshots taken with a smart-phone) and then post it on Facebook for the world to see has caused an uptick in the number of plastic surgery procedures. Among people aged 26-35! Okay, I get it. You are at a party and the selfie you posted shows your eyelids are a bit puffy (maybe get more sleep) or you have a frown line (perhaps smile more) or your lips are just too thin and it becomes obvious that the photo you posted is “not perfect.” And once your face is plastered all over the internet – you can never take that image back.

So for the first time in recorded history, the motivation for plastic surgery is not due to the ravages of the aging process – but the desire to “improve.” Well, I am aging and need improvement,

but those two facts alone are evidently not reason enough to see get a nip and tuck! It is the selfie (which I have never taken but must try it) that is making plastic surgeons very happy.

Speaking of selfies, did you know that some national parks have had to close because too many of the visitors were taking selfies with wild animals in the background? I am not making this up! It seems too many people (nuts) have been snapping selfies with a bear standing (ready to attack) in the background, and when park rangers started seeing this new phenomenon they actually closed down several parks, as a safety measure. People – do not take photos of yourself ten feet away from a grizzly bear!

News sometimes teaches us a few things. Like that posting your beautiful face on Facebook is not the same as living a beautiful life! Take hugs when you can get them. There are worse things than broken bones, such as broken relationships. And the best part about a marriage is in the “performance” and not the “review.” And if you see a Grizzly, run! That is not the time to snap a photo! (Unless, of course, you have just had some Botox). Until next week, Dear Readers, be safe and love yourself(ie).

Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local realtor. Have a comment or a story? Email Judy at judy @judybluhm.com.


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Recently, NFL linebacker James Harrison inspired conversation by requiring his sons to return their sports participation trophies. He feels that honors – such as trophies – should be earned and wants his sons to recognize that sometimes just participating isn’t good enough.

It’s not uncommon for youth to receive accolades for athletic participation, but what if our children received participation trophies for their academic work? Does Harrison’s opinion apply? Is just showing up enough when it comes to school success? Is it enough for your child?

In the coming months, parents will receive their children’s scores from the AzMERIT test. Education experts have advised that scores might be lower than expected. Thus, chances are, parents will see results from their children that surprise and possibly distress. This will be especially shocking for those whose students typically achieve

high marks.For some students who have

had the good fortune of finding school to be a place where they shine, previous test scores might just have been their participation trophy. Perhaps they gave it a great effort, or perhaps they just think they gave it a great effort; but were they stretched to the point where their AIMS “Exceeds” label meant something to them? What if they could be stretched a little bit further?

When we are asked to challenge ourselves, aren’t the results that much sweeter? Personally, I hope to see my children taste the rewards of successes reaped through authentically hard work. Stretching in this way builds their intelligence, their skills, and their character.

AzMERIT measures new and more challenging learning standards, which ask more from our students than ever before. These standards are designed to bring us more in line with

challenging global expectations

and prepare our students for the

adult world they will face soon

enough. No wonder the scores

are lower than anticipated.

When I receive the test scores,

I will brace myself against my

own inevitable concerns, then

congratulate my children and

encourage them. They are finally

playing in an academic arena

that stretches them; one that will

foster their growth in ways that

participation trophies never will.

Next year, when they do better

on the AzMERIT assessment,

their scores will demonstrate

that they are learning,

succeeding, and growing.

Whatever label they earn, it will

come with the greater rewards

that are achieved through doing

their best in an environment

that challenges them to reach

their fullest potential. They

will have earned their own

real academic trophy.

Kari Workman is a mother of

three children in the Cave Creek

Unified School District.

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ANTHEM – In the closest Anthem McTeacher’s Night race ever, Diamond Canyon School won the ‘McTeacher’s Night Challenge’ at the Anthem McDonald’s, raising the most money with its fundraiser and received a $1,000 prize.

The Anthem McDonald’s restaurant raised $3,470 for local schools. The restaurant, owned by Gordon Schrage, hosted a month-long McTeacher’s Night Challenge in September for five local schools, including Canyon

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charity to benefit, Anthem Pets was brought up as a recipient, and Halleran reported there was “overwhelming support” for donating to Anthem Pets through this year’s tournament.

“Everything goes to Anthem Pets,” Halleran said. Minimal expenses will be incurred by the event; proceeds, minus expenses, will be donated to Anthem Pets.

While last year’s tournament had a limit of 40 teams due to space constraints, this

year, there’s no limit on how many teams can sign up. The tournament will be held in the Anthem Community Park, Softball Field #4, so there will be plenty of space for many teams.

Halleran noted that AYP has extra box sets for teams, too, if needed.

“We’re opening it up to as many people as possible who want to sign up,” Halleran emphasized. He’s hoping to get at least 60 teams signing up this year.

Lunch will be provided;

a Mexican-themed menu is planned. The Rotary of Anthem will be providing a beer garden, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to Anthem Pets.

Businesses that would like to support the charity tournament and get passes to play can sponsor the tournament. Gold, silver, and bronze sponsorship levels are available. Gold-level sponsors will receive a set of boards personalized with the business logo and bags in the company colors. Sponsorships provide plentiful marketing opportunities, prior to and at the event.

Current sponsors include Rotary Club of Anthem, 85086 Magazine, Wells Fargo Advisors, FirstMark Insurance, DataFast, Tee Shirt Shoppe, First Mortgage Home Lending, Dr. Justin Ross, Pure Health and Wellness Center, and Pit Stop Lube & Oil at the gold level and Justin Simons, State Farm, RYNO Strategic Solutions, and Safelite AutoGlass at the silver level.

Businesses interested in sponsoring the charity cornhole tournament can contact Halleran at [email protected]. Gold sponsors need to sign up by Oct. 31 so that their specialty boards can be made.

The tournament funds will be greatly appreciated by Anthem Pets. The 501(c)3 pet rescue has taken in multiple sick and injured animals in need of emergency care. The tournament will help replenish the veterinary fund that provides for those animals in need.

“We’re very honored that they (Anthem Young Professionals) selected us as the charity recipient,” said Lisa Kilwein, Board of Directors member for Anthem Pets.

Kilwein described various uses of the veterinary fund.

“Every single animal that comes into our system is treated medically with vaccinations, microchips, spayed/neutered, and treatment of any medical issues,” Kilwein noted. “Kitten season took a big toll on the medical fund,” Kilwein added, noting that over 100 cats were medically treated and made ready for adoption through Anthem Pets this season.

For some pets, the veterinary treatment from Anthem Pets is the difference between life and death. Earlier this year, Anthem Pets took in a severely malnourished dog that was close to death; the dog made a full recovery, due to the care she received, and she is now happy and healthy in her adopted family’s home. Recently, Anthem Pets took in two dogs that had been abandoned in the desert. ‘Wren’ and ‘Stimpy’ had been on their own for some time and were covered in ticks. Thanks to Anthem Pets, both dogs have recovered, and Stimpy has been adopted. Wren is in foster care and is waiting for a new home.

Kilwein highlighted the case of ‘Lulu,’ an abandoned puppy that Anthem Pets has taken in. Right now, Lulu is fighting for her life, totally dependent on the care that Anthem Pets and their veterinary partner Daisy Mountain Veterinary Hospital are providing.

“Lulu came to us with mange and a variety of other illnesses,” Kilwein said. “We thought we were going to lose Lulu. But we got an email from the vet, and she has taken a turn for the better.” Lulu is still in serious condition, but she is getting well, thanks to the veterinary

fund providing for her care. “The more money we have,

the more animals we can take in,” Kilwein emphasized.

The charity cornhole tournament is a win-win – fun for participants and a great way to support a good cause.

Halleran noted that the cornhole tournament provides a chance for community member to enjoy a different sport than most charity tournaments provide. Halleran, who owns two cornhole box sets himself, called cornhole “really fun and up-and-coming.” The tournament offers friendly competition for players, as well as great marketing opportunities for sponsors.

Halleran noted that last year’s tournament “went off without a hitch,” thanks the hard work and preparedness of the Young Professionals club.

“It was great last year!” Halleran said.

This year’s tournament is set to be a great time, too. Sign up for an afternoon of fun that benefits a life-saving pet charity.

To sign up for the cornhole tournament or get more details, see www.AnthemPets.org, www.facebook.com/Anthempetsaz, or www.facebook.com/Anthem YoungProfessionals.

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“Coming of age can be hard for anyone. But to Blackman Perry Stone it is life threatening…” just the beginning of a spellbinding, nail biting, and page turning story by local author Alan Black. As he writes in another book, of a different series, we find the words chilling and compellingly truthful, “Human nature no longer surprises LillieBeth Hazkit nor is she shocked when she finds evil hiding among

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Presently, Alan is working on his fourteenth novel, a Christmas Romance, a new personal challenge in a different genre. He jokes we may or may not see it, but it will be fun for

him to write nonetheless. Alan Black’s books can be purchased at Dog-Eared Pages Bookstore in Phoenix or on Amazon. To view a full collection, visit his Web site at http://alanblackauthor.com or his Facebook page. Alan enjoys teaching and talking about writing with groups and individuals. His book “How To Start, Write, and Finish Your First Novel” has guided hundreds of future authors to find their passion in their story while sharing it with others.

You have a chance to meet Alan at the “Arizona Festival for the Arts” held at the Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park (1300 N. College Ave. Tempe, AZ) on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 12 p.m. He will have a full selection of his books available and will be signing copies for his readers. This is a unique opportunity to meet one of Arizona’s most prolific storytellers, maybe pick up some writing tips, and enjoy a day full of variety and fun with area artists.

Contact Arts Columnist Shea Stanfield at [email protected].

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Foothills Theater, a division of the Foothills Community Foundation, is bringing SiriusXM radio’s Seth Rudetsky to Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th St., in Scottsdale, for a special one-night only “Seth’s Big Fat Broadway Show” at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25. The show marks the popular performer’s first visit to Arizona.

The special fundraising event features Rudetsky’s trademark “deconstructions” in which he uses his audio and video collection to break down performances from Broadway divas such as Patti LuPone and Betty Buckley. He will also showcase mind-boggling videos, like The Osmonds singing a medley from “Fiddler On the Roof ” or Cher performing all of “West Side Story.”

Meribeth Reeves, DFT managing director, attended Oberlin Conservatory with Rudetsky and thought bringing him to Arizona would create a unique fundraising opportunity for the community theater.

“Oberlin did not have a musical theater program, but there was a very active student theater program. As I was an actor and director, but not a confident singer, I would play in the pit for student musicals and

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The Outlets at Anthem have partnered with the You CAN Do The Rubik’s Cube program,

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Rubik’s Cubes will be arranged in rows of 25 cubes across and 40 Rubik’s cubes down – to be solved by children from around the Phoenix area.

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Special Olympics athlete inspires PhoenixKENDAL O’CONNOR

STAFFPHOENIX — “My job today

is to educate the world, and to educate young people on how it feels to be different,” Loretta Claiborne, a Special Olympics veteran and the ninth annual Breakfast with Champions keynote speaker, said Oct. 15.

Breakfast with Champions is a signature fundraising event held by Special Olympics Arizona, or SOAZ, to help fund its athletes and “reveal their greatness,” punctuated by the addition of Claiborne, a world-renowned Special Olympics athlete and motivational speaker.

Claiborne started competing in the Special Olympics in 1970. At 62 years old, she is a six-time gold medalist, has run in 26 marathons, earned two honorary doctorate degrees and was the first athlete invited to serve on the Special Olympics International Board of Directors.

Although Claiborne is still an avid runner today, she has started a new chapter in her life as a “global messenger,” which includes traveling the world to inspire people, and lobbying especially for those with intellectual or physical disabilities, and for the organization that changed her life.

“Joining the Special Olympics is the best thing that ever happened to me,” Claiborne said. “It gave me a chance to belong to something.”

In a room full of nearly 1,000 people, law enforcement officials, business executives, and families alike, Claiborne

addressed many of the challenges she faced growing up “different.”

“Ain’t nothing special about me,” Claiborne said, but her mile-long list of accomplishments and the hope and determination she instills in Special Olympics athletes all over the country proves otherwise.

Born partially blind and intellectually challenged, she could not walk or speak until she was four years old. People told Claiborne she would not be able to graduate from high school and that she would not be an athlete, but every day since she has proved them wrong.

The founder of the Special Olympics, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, was the first friend Claiborne ever had. Shriver was responsible for taking the idea from a “backyard summer camp for people with intellectual disabilities to a global movement.”

Even though one of the goals of the organization is to “reveal greatness” in its athletes, Claiborne said that revealing greatness is not about running the Boston Marathon in less than three hours, having a fourth-degree black belt, or going to the World Games.

“When I reveal my greatness it’s the power that [Shriver] has

passed down to me and many, many others, to go out there and change the world for people with intellectual disabilities.”

Claiborne is just one extraordinary example of many athletes that compete every year in various Special Olympics events.

This past July, the 14 members of the SOAZ softball team traveled to Los Angeles to compete in the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games, which had more than 7,000 athletes competing from 177 countries; they took home the gold medal.

“There’s nothing you can’t do if you have will, determination, and heart,” said Event Chair Trish Bear, who has been a volunteer for Special Olympics Arizona for more than eight years.

“You get so much more back than you could possibly give to our athletes, they’re just so inspirational,” Bear said.

The Senior Development Coordinator for SOAZ, Krista Sanchez, agrees, and said the most rewarding aspect about working for the organization is the inspiration she gets from seeing the athletes “conquer barriers, break down walls, and achieve their goals.”

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Pictured: Event Chair Trish Bear (left) and Special Olympics athlete Loretta Claiborne (right) at the Oct. 15 Breakfast with Champions event in Phoenix.

The wet weather on Tuesday morning couldn’t keep the Outlets at Anthem Christmas tree down! The raising of the tree was delayed by the weather, but the tree is now up and will be getting decorated over the next few weeks.


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Everyone has a dream, an ambition that drives a person to pursue a goal regardless of the obstacles. Dreams come in many shapes and sizes, for some it may be traveling to a foreign land, while for others it may be an occupation. Some may stand behind you with support throughout the journey while others may stand in front and discourage you every step of the way, but regardless the dream belongs to you and you are the one who must take the steps to make that dream a reality. For Philippe Petit, a French high-wire artist, his dream was to place his beloved walking wire between the Twin Towers of World Trade Center and make beautiful art. “The Walk” is a film that portrays the process of making this dream become reality for the young artist, however illegal or dangerous the risk. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the mind behind such memorable films as “Forrest Gump” and “Back to the Future”, “The Walk” brings the audience onto the wire with Petit for every nerve-wracking, nail-biting step.

As a young man, Philippe Petit performed on the streets, juggling, riding a unicycle, and performing as a mime. Petit was also an aspiring wirewalker, starting in his backyard between two trees and moving higher and higher off the ground. Guided by a Czech circus master named Papa Rudy (Ben Kingsley), Petit became more ambitious. It wasn’t until he unexpectedly opened a magazine that he found his dream. An article

about the building of the World Trade Center in New York called to him, for between the Towers was where his greatest performance would take place, across the void of two of the biggest buildings in the world.

Looking at the progression of work done by Robert Zemeckis will display an artist who wholeheartedly embraces new advances and approaches to filmmaking but still understands the importance of character. “Forrest Gump” comes to mind as an example of character and filmmaking techniques coming to cooperation. Zemeckis attempts the same with “The Walk”, meticulously rendering a grand stage for Petit to perform his greatest act. The rendering of the Towers is beautiful and the imminent walk that the film builds towards is jaw-dropping and incredibly composed. Philippe Petit is a strong character to begin with, motivated and determined beyond any reasoning to accomplish the goal he is pursuing. However, the film doesn’t try to hide the arrogant, stubborn, and uncomplimentary attitude of Petit; it’s almost infuriating how demanding

he can be at times. The film recreates the walk between the towers in stunning fashion; it really is the whole reason to go the film. Unfortunately for much of the introduction, and well past it, the film wobbles and teeters around like a wirewalker on the verge of falling. There are too many forced ploys at work, both visually and narratively. The meeting of Petit’s muse Annie (Charlotte Le Bon) is a heavy-handed romantic angle and the transition between Petit’s narrations, which takes place on the torch of the Statue of Liberty, becomes distracting. The wheels finally start turning once the team reaches New York City and “the coup”, a term Petit uses for the performance, begins to operate like a crime caper.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is good as Petit, accent and all, and the rest of the cast, specifically the underutilized Charlotte Le Bon, do a great job of playing their role for Petit’s performance. If you can tolerate the lackluster start of the film, there are some great character aspects about Petit that take hold. You can begin to appreciate the ambition that motivates Petit to utilize his skill to make art. There is also a poignant story about New York City and the Twin Towers that Zemeckis weaves into the story. This is one of the few films that I recommend seeing in IMAX 3-D. The finale is completely accommodated by the technology; it’s hard not to become a little apprehensive when Petit makes his first step onto the wire. “The Walk” is Robert Zemeckis continuing his exploration of the potentials of filmmaking.

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THE WALK

Directed by: Robert Zemeckis

Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley,

Charlotte Le Bon, Clément Sibony, César Domboy,

Ben Schwartz, and James Badge Dale

123 MinutesSony Pictures

Monte’s Rating: 3.25 out of 5.00


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Shall the Board of Directors of Daisy Mountain Fire District of Maricopa County, Arizona, be authorized to sell and issue general obligation bonds of Daisy Mountain Fire District of Maricopa County, Arizona, in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $16,230,000, to provide funds to construct, equip and furnish new fire stations, to acquire any interests in land necessary with respect to the foregoing, to acquire apparatus, firefighting, water and rescue equipment and to pay all legal, engineering, architectural, accounting, financial consultant and other necessary costs in connection therewith; said general obligation bonds to bear interest at a rate not to exceed 12% per annum and to mature over a period of not to exceed 20 years from the date of their issuance and may be sold at prices that include premiums not greater than permitted by law?FOR THE BONDSAGAINST THE BONDS

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ORDEN, LLAMADO Y AVISO DE ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DE BONOSA LOS ELECTORES CON DERECHO A VOTO DEL DISTRITO DE BOMBEROS DE DAISY MOUNTAIN DEL CONDADO DE MARICOPA, ARIZONA (EL “DISTRITO”): Se llevará a cabo una elección especial de bonos el 3 de noviembre de 2015, con lugares de votación para cada uno de los recintos descritos a continuación. Los lugares de votación abrirán a las 6:00 a.m. y cerrarán a las 7:00 p.m.

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PREGUNTA¿Se debe autorizar al Consejo de Directores del Distrito de Bomberos de Daisy Mountain del Condado de Maricopa, Arizona, para vender y emitir bonos de obligación general del Distrito de Bomberos de Daisy Mountain del Condado de Maricopa, Arizona, por la cantidad principal total que no sobrepase $16,230,000, para proporcionar fondos para construir, equipar y amueblar nuevas estaciones de bomberos, para adquirir cualquier interés en terrenos necesarios en relación con lo anterior, para adquirir artefactos, equipo para extinción de incendios, para agua y para rescate y para pagar todos los gastos legales, de ingeniería, arquitectónicos, de contabilidad, consultor financiero y otros costos necesarios en relación con lo anterior; dichos bonos de obligación general tendrán intereses a un índice que no exceda el 12% por año y madurarán durante un período que no exceda 20 años a partir de la fecha de su emisión y se podrán vender a precios que incluyen primas no mayores de lo que permite la ley?A FAVOR DE LOS BONOSEN CONTRA DE LOS BONOS

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AUTOS 1964 to 1972 classic sports car, muscle car wanted by private party running or not. 480-518-4023BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIESMAKE $5K-$10K PER MONTH: Apprentices wanted: Real Estate investor classes starting soon. Join us for FREE informational seminar. www.MatrixREIN.com 602-559-9445. (AzCAN)

CABLE/SATELLITE TV DISH NETWORK: Get MORE for LESS! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months.) PLUS Bundle & SAVE (Fast Internet for $15 more/month.) CALL Now 1-800-318-1693. (AzCAN)

GARAGE SALESMOVING Sale. Friday October 30th & Saturday October 31st. 7:30am to 1:30pm. 38705 N National Trail. Anthem

Garage Sale. TV, furniture, x-mas stuff, kitchen wares, clothes and more. Friday-Sunday. October 30th – November 1st. 37211 N 16th Street. Desert Hills

HELP WANTED ADMIN ASSISTANT - For appointment coordination, event/meeting planning, make travel arrangements, pick-up dry cleaning, banking. Send resume to: [email protected] and text 480-535-1944 for follow-up.

Busy, high-end North Scottsdale salon seeking stylists with strong cutting and color skills. Send resume to [email protected] Anthem Community Council, Inc. Anthem Civic Building Meeting & Program Manager The Civic Building Meeting & Program Manager is responsible for the planning, implementation and supervision of meetings and events in the Anthem Civic Building, under the general direction of the Special Events and Civic Building Operations Director. Primary responsibilities of this full-time position include assisting guests, internal staff and other departments with meeting room requests; printing and distributing internal and daily reports, booking reports; event summaries and general marketing /oversight of events held in the Civic Building. For more details and to apply visit: http://www.onlineatanthem.com/available-jobs-anthem

Care home is seeking people for on the job training caregiver position. Will pay starting at $8.759hr) during training period. Learn to perform hands on care to meet needs of medically challenged residents. Requires TB, finger print clearance card, references, CPR/first aid. Call 623-465-7203. Locals Preferred 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: [email protected] YOUR JOB Opening in 76 AZ newspapers. Reach more than 2 million readers for ONLY $330! Call this newspaper or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN)

INSTRUCTIONPiano and Keyboard Lessons. Julie Briggs 30 years exp. All ages and levels. Private & Group Fun/Patient. Only $20 per lesson 623-444-5575 or 781-879-6901 www.briggspianostudio.com

TUTORING SERVICES from an Ivy League student! Elementary Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-2 & 3-4, Precalculus, Calculus AB, Calculus BC. Recent Boulder Creek graduate--top 10 in class! Reasonable rates! Flexible hours! Contact Cameron at [email protected] or 623-466-4049AIRLINE CAREERS begin here. Get FAA approved Aviation Technician training. Financial Aid for qualified students. Job placement assistance. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance, 866-314-5370. (AzCAN)

LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIESHORSE BEDDING. 20 yards clean pine grindings, delivered $350. Madison Gold quarter minus $19 ton delivered. 24 tons $456. 623-935-0972. We’ll load pickups and trailers. Jordan Land, Cattle Co. since 1957. 2 blocks south Dunns ArenaFree 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

MISC.RCA 46in LCD Full HDTV w/ remote. $350. 623-742-7066Watch out Wiley Coyote. Custom .22-.250 cal Mauser Action nicely scoped with bi-pod. Only $685 obo. Don 623-465-9317 OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR InogenOne. Regain independence. Enjoy greater mobility. NO more tanks! 100% portable long-lasting

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MISC WANTEDWill pay up to $750 or less or more for military pistols or rifles from 1890 to 1980. Pistols from USA, England, France, Japan, Italy, Russia, Germany, Spain, etc. Will also consider rifles as well. Call Don at 623-465-9317

BUY, SELL, TRADE, PAWN. Cowboy & Indian Collectibles, Western Antiques, Americana. One item or an entire collection! Monthly Auction Oct. 17th. Western Trading Post 520-426-7702. Casa Grande, Arizona. (AzCAN)

GUITAR WANTED! Local musician will pay up to $12,500 for pre-1975 Gibson, Fender, Martin and Gretsch guitars. Fender amplifiers also. Call toll-free! 1-800-995-1217. (AzCAN)

PETS & SUPPLIESRattlesnake proof your dog now. Snake proofing for all breeds of dogs. New River location. 480-215-1776 www.vipervoidance.com

REMEMBER TO ADOPT! Maricopa County Animal Care and

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Sheltie & Collie rescue have beautiful dogs for adoption. 480-488-5711 [email protected]

SERVICES OFFEREDTUTORING SERVICES from an Ivy League student! Elementary Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-2 & 3-4, Precalculus, Calculus AB, Calculus BC. Recent Boulder Creek graduate--top 10 in class! Reasonable rates! Flexible hours! Contact Cameron at [email protected] or 623-466-4049

Mistletoe in your trees? One spray to eliminate. Call now 623-742-6923. No trimming. No Damage. Organic Product

RENTALSFOR RENT: 2BR, 2 BATH MOBILE HOME ON 2+ ACRES. NEW CARPET/PAINT/AC DUCTWORK. HORSE PROPERTY BUT NO FACILITIES. 602-579-8200

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ADVERTISE YOUR HOME, property or business for sale in 76 AZ newspapers. Reach more than 2 million readers for ONLY $330! Call this newspaper or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN) 240 DEEDED ACRES and 8,000 LEASED ACRES with a 2B2B HOUSE, built in 2002 heat/ac. 3 wells. $ 595,000. Winkelman AZ Call 602-432-2386. (AzCAN)

LAND FOR SALENORTHERN AZ WILDERNESS Ranch, $219.00 month. Quiet & secluded 36 acre off the grid ranch at cool, clear 6,400’ elevation near historic pioneer town & fishing lake. No urban noise, clean air & dark sky nights. Blend of mature evergreens & grassy meadows with sweeping views across surrounding wilderness mountains and valleys. Borders 640 acres of State Trust Land. Abundant clean groundwater, free well access, loam garden soil & maintained road access. RV’s ok. $25,500, $2,550 dn. Free brochure with photos, map, weather, area info. 1st United Realty 800-966-6690. sierramountainranch.com. (AzCAN)



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Meet Coco – just 5 months old and such a sweet, sweet baby! He is so adorable, huggable, and loveable, and he will make the perfect family pet.

Coco loves to be around young children, gets along great with dogs, and LOVES cats! He is a really smart young fella – already crate trained and walking well on a leash. Throw this little guy a chew toy of any kind and he is one happy camper. Coco learns very easily, has a calm demeanor for a young pup, and loves to snuggle and make new friends. Coco is ready to meet his forever family, one that will give him the time, attention, patience, and love that a puppy deserves.

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If you’re not in a position to adopt but would still like to help Anthem Pets, please consider becoming a foster. Fosters make it possible for Anthem Pets to rescue homeless and abandoned dogs and cats just like Coco! We need your help – please contact Anthem Pets today and join our

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On Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Desert Foothills Family YMCA is hosting a Family Carving Night in the Carefree Pavilion from 6-8 p.m. Participants will carve their own pumpkin under Villafane’s direction. Bring your family and share a table with friends for this one-of-a-kind opportunity. Reservations are highly recommended, as space is limited. Proceeds will benefit the Desert Foothills Family YMCA. To reserve a table, contact Raye Gall at (602) 212-

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