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November 4, 2015Vol. 13, No.44 www.thefoothillsfocus.com Anthem | Black Canyon City | Carefree | Cave Creek | Desert Hills | New River| North Phoenix | Tramonto POSTAL PATRON CAVE CREEK ECRWSS Carrier Route PreSorted Standard U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 371 Cave Creek, AZ VOLLEYBALL: Jags discuss future plans at Senior Night game Page 6 EVENTS: Rock the District fundraiser set for Nov. 21 Page 14 OTHER : Bluhm Column 9 Service Directory 19 Classified Ads 22 SCHOOL NEWS: Sonoran Foothills School holds dedication ceremony Page 12 Foothills Food Bank seeking donations for needed expansion TARA ALATORRE STAFF CAVE CREEK The Foothills Food Bank, located in Cave Creek, announced that growing demands for its services in the community have caused it to seek a 2,000 square foot expansion with an estimated cost of $350,000, which it plans on financing through donations, according to its September newsletter. The food bank first constructed its current facilities, located on Hidden Valley Drive, in 2013 to provide food staples as well as resources for state and federal assistance programs for several communities, including: North Phoenix, North Scottsdale, Carefree, Cave Creek, Anthem, New River, and Black Canyon City. The Foothills Food Bank’s demands have steadily increased in the communities it serves, and it is expected that the trend will continue into the foreseeable future, according to campaign coordinator Dave Loewith’s press release. FOOD BANK continued on page 6 SWIM TEAM continued on page 7 ELIZABETH MEDORA STAFF NORTH VALLEY – “What was that?!” was the resounding question on Sunday night after three earthquakes rattled the North Valley and beyond, startling local residents. No damage has been reported from the quakes, and the quakes did not break the surface of the ground. According to the Arizona Geological Survey, the three earthquakes all occurred about 3-11 miles north of Black Canyon City. The resulting tremors were felt widely, with reports of feeling the quakes coming north of Flagstaff and south of Casa Grande. Residents reported hearing loud booms BCHS Swim & Dive ready for State Championship swim meet JESSICA WATTS STAFF ANTHEM – The Boulder Creek High School swim and dive team have high hopes for the State Championship swim meet after having a successful regular season. The swim and dive team have won two invites, including the Charger Invite with 17 teams. Adding to those wins, the boys’ team is also undefeated, according to head coach Scott Newell. The girls’ team also has had tremendous success, losing to Chaparral High School, the defending State Champions by one point, but they made up for it this past weekend. Both the girls’ and boys’ teams placed first at last weekend’s regional meet. “We have had 24 swimmer and divers who have already qualified for state,” Newell said. This is Newell’s fourth season with the Jaguars, and the team has broken quite a few records this season. Newell’s goal for the team is to win state. “We have some relays that are ranked in the top and it would be cool to get them on the podium,” Newell added. Even though the boys’ team is undefeated, Brophy College Preparatory is the team to beat this year, according to Newell. Submitted photo Pictured: BCHS swimmer Claire Grover Phoenix PD investigating reported attempted abduction PHOENIX – Phoenix Police are investigating after a north Phoenix girl reported that she was chased by a man who attempted to grab her. On Oct. 26, an 11-year-old Tramonto girl reported to Phoenix Police that she had been riding her bike at about 6:45 p.m. when a man came out of the bushes and tried to grab her. She was able to get away, and police are now investigating the incident. The incident happened near Sunset Ridge School. Sunset Ridge principal Lynn Byrn sent out a notice to parents regarding the report. According to the notice, the girl reported that a man attempted to grab her; he then chased her down the street. The notice also stated that the girl hit the man over the head with a blunt object twice, then was able to run away and close the garage door behind her. Phoenix PD Sergeant Jonathan Howard said that the girl described the man as a Hispanic male in his 30s, with a thick mustache and wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt covering his head. Police are investigating the report. “Officers scoured the neighborhood for the suspect but were unable to locate him or any evidence that may help identify him, including a review INVESTIGATION continued on page 7 Three earthquakes rattle North Valley EARTHQUAKES continued on page 11 USGS map The blue dots in this map signify reports from residents who felt the earthquakes on Sunday night. The quakes were felt widely throughout central Phoenix, as far north as past Flagstaff, and as far south as past Casa Grande.

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POSTAL PATRON CAVE CREEKECRWSS

Carrier Route PreSorted Standard U.S. POSTAGE PAID

Permit No. 371 Cave Creek, AZ

VOLLEYBALL:Jags discuss future plans

at Senior Night game

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EVENTS:Rock the District fundraiser

set for Nov. 21

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OTHER :• Bluhm Column 9

• Service Directory 19

• Classified Ads 22

SCHOOL NEWS: Sonoran Foothills School

holds dedication ceremony

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Foothills Food Bank seeking donations for

needed expansionTARA ALATORRE

STAFFCAVE CREEK – The

Foothills Food Bank, located in Cave Creek, announced that growing demands for its services in the community have caused it to seek a 2,000 square foot expansion with an estimated cost of $350,000, which it plans on financing through donations, according to its September newsletter.

The food bank first constructed its current facilities, located on Hidden Valley Drive, in 2013 to provide food staples as well as

resources for state and federal assistance programs for several communities, including: North Phoenix, North Scottsdale, Carefree, Cave Creek, Anthem, New River, and Black Canyon City. The Foothills Food Bank’s demands have steadily increased in the communities it serves, and it is expected that the trend will continue into the foreseeable future, according to campaign coordinator Dave Loewith’s press release.

FOOD BANK continued on page 6

SWIM TEAM continued on page 7

ELIZABETH MEDORASTAFF

NORTH VALLEY – “What was that?!” was the resounding question on Sunday night after three earthquakes rattled the North Valley and beyond, startling local residents. No damage has been reported from the quakes, and the quakes did not break the surface of the ground.

According to the Arizona Geological Survey, the three earthquakes all occurred about 3-11 miles north of Black Canyon City. The resulting tremors were felt widely, with reports of feeling the quakes coming north of Flagstaff and south of Casa Grande. Residents reported hearing loud booms

BCHS Swim & Dive ready for State Championship swim meetJESSICA WATTS

STAFFANTHEM – The Boulder

Creek High School swim and dive team have high hopes for the State Championship swim meet after having a successful regular season. The swim and dive team have won two invites, including the Charger Invite with 17 teams. Adding to those wins, the boys’ team is also undefeated, according to head coach Scott Newell.

The girls’ team also has had tremendous success, losing to Chaparral High School, the defending State Champions by one point, but they made up for

it this past weekend.

Both the girls’ and boys’ teams

placed first at last weekend’s

regional meet.

“We have had 24 swimmer and divers who have already qualified for state,” Newell said.

This is Newell’s fourth season with the Jaguars, and the team has broken quite a few records this season. Newell’s goal for the team is to win state.

“We have some relays that are ranked in the top and it would be cool to get them on the podium,” Newell added.

Even though the boys’ team is undefeated, Brophy College Preparatory is the team to beat this year, according to Newell.

Submitted photoPictured: BCHS swimmer Claire Grover

Phoenix PD investigating reported attempted abduction

PHOENIX – Phoenix Police are investigating after a north Phoenix girl reported that she was chased by a man who attempted to grab her. On Oct. 26, an 11-year-old Tramonto girl reported to Phoenix Police that she had been riding her bike at about 6:45 p.m. when a man came out of the bushes and tried to grab her. She was able to get away, and police are now investigating the incident.

The incident happened near Sunset Ridge School. Sunset Ridge principal Lynn Byrn sent out a notice to parents regarding the report. According to the notice, the girl reported that a man attempted to grab her; he then chased her down the street. The notice also stated

that the girl hit the man over the head with a blunt object twice, then was able to run away and close the garage door behind her.

Phoenix PD Sergeant Jonathan Howard said that the girl described the man as a Hispanic male in his 30s, with a thick mustache and wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt covering his head. Police are investigating the report.

“Officers scoured the neighborhood for the suspect but were unable to locate him or any evidence that may help identify him, including a review

INVESTIGATION continued on page 7

Three earthquakes rattle North Valley

EARTHQUAKES continued on page 11

USGS mapThe blue dots in this map signify reports from residents who felt the earthquakes on Sunday night. The quakes were felt widely throughout central Phoenix, as far north as past Flagstaff, and as far south as past Casa Grande.

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Pinnacle Concert Series continues with ‘The Spirit of Phoenix’

SCOTTSDALE – The next concert in the Pinnacle Concert Series will be held on Friday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m., when the Pinnacle Presbyterian church hosts ‘The Spirit of Phoenix.’

As the primary performing group of the Greater Phoenix Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, ‘The Spirit of Phoenix’ has been an institution in the Valley for over seventy years. This men’s chorus has risen to become one of the premiere performing organizations in the Society, capturing the title of International Chorus Champion three

times. The chorus has performed extensively throughout the United States and Canada. This is barbershop harmony at its finest!

Tickets will be $35 for premium seating, $25 for general admission, and free for students. Tickets can be purchased online at www.pinnacleconcerts.com or at the door. For additional information, call (480) 585-9448 or email [email protected].

The Pinnacle Presbyterian Church is located at 25150 North Pima Road, in Scottsdale.

Desert Foothills Land Trust holding Desert Discovery Day

CAVE CREEK – It finally feels like fall in the North Valley, making it the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful surrounding desert. Desert Foothills Land Trust is holding Desert Discovery Day at the Jewel of the Creek Preserve in Cave Creek on Saturday, Nov. 21, giving families the opportunity to get up and close and personal with a special part of the Sonoran Desert.

The free, family-friendly fourth annual Desert Discovery Day will start at 10 a.m. The day includes a “scavenger hunt” of informational stations along the Harry Dalton Trail. Children will receive a stamp at each station, and they’ll receive a goody bag for collecting the stamps. There will be live animals to meet, crafts, rehabilitated raptor releases, and more. Refreshments will be available.

“This has become an incredibly popular event for our community because it’s just so much fun! We love to get families and kids of all ages out on the land,” says Land Trust executive director Sonia Perillo. “This is also a great way to encourage support for conservation and healthy outdoor activities.”

Other participating organizations include the Arizona Archaeological Society, Cave Creek Museum, Desert

Awareness Committee, Rural/Metro Fire Department, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, and Wild At Heart.

The Desert Foothills Land Trust aims to connect people to nature through land acquisition and long-term stewardship, as well as events and activities that allow the community to experience these special places. Founded in 1991, the nonprofit Land Trust has protected 680 acres on 23 preserves in the North Valley, many of which are open to the public for recreation and exploration.

Join Desert Foothills Land Trust and other nonprofit partners for this fun day of free learning and exploration. As many as 400-500 people typically attend the event. Participants should wear hiking shoes and come prepared for fun, hands-on desert adventures. Details about the Land Trust and Desert Discovery Day are available at www.dflt.org.

The Jewel is located on Spur Cross Road, 3.9 miles north of Cave Creek Road. Parking is available at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Registration is not required, but groups of 10 or more should contact the Land Trust at (480) 488-6131 to determine the best arrival time.

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community newsHonorHealth offering Heart Health Evaluations

SCOTTSDALE – Honor Health will be offering Heart Health Evaluations at the Scottsdale Shea Medical Center on Nov. 19, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. The cost is $20.

The evaluations will focus on educating women and men 20 years or older on heart disease. The evaluation will help patients understand the risk of heart disease and which steps to take to protect their health. Patients will get their fasting lipid profile, glucose, and blood pressure checked, as well as waist circumference measured, body mass index calculated, and Framingham Risk assessed (their 10 year risk of having a heart attack). The Nurse Practitioner will discuss what all the numbers mean, areas to focus/work on, risk factors for heart disease and stroke, and signs and symptoms. Patients will be referred to cardiologists on staff if someone is high risk.

Patients must be fasting 10 hours prior appointment time; water is okay. If you take blood pressure medication, take it at least one hour prior to your appointment time. If you are unable to keep your appointment, call (623) 580-5800 to cancel or reschedule.

Appointments are required, and fees are due at time of registration. The screening will be held at the Women’s Diagnostic Center at Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, 9003 E. Shea Blvd., in Scottsdale. The center is located in the main hospital building on the ground floor.

To sign up, visit www.honorhealth.com/wellness/events/heart-health-evaluations-256.

Council seeking business award nominations

ANTHEM – Each year, the Anthem Community Council recognizes businesses in the community for their service to Anthem and/or improvements to their property. The Anthem Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes one Business Person of the Year, and, together, the

award presentations comprise the Business Holiday Reception, Dec. 1, where area businesses are honored for their contributions to the community.

Nominations are peer-based, and the ACC Board of Directors and Economic Development Committee members select the winners of the organization’s two awards.

All nominees must: • Be an Anthem (east,

west, Arroyo Grande) assessment-paying, non-residential property owner, or management firm, tenant or home-based business;

• Be in good standing with the ACC and applicable HOA (if home-based), with no outstanding fees, assessment or code violations; and

• Have completed improvements from Nov. 1, 2014, to Nov. 1, 2015 (for Commercial Property Improvements category).

The nomination process for the ACC award is open through Nov. 13. To nominate a business, visit OnlineAtAnthem.co/business awards.

Pre-event pricing extended for fundraiser

PHOENIX – The deadline to take advantage of pre-event pricing for the upcoming ‘Respected Access in Arizona’ fundraiser, hosted by the Arizona Game and Fish Department and Tread Lightly!, has been extended through Friday, Nov. 6.

A fun-shoot, barbecue dinner, raffles, and live auction are planned for Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Arizona State Credit Union Pavilion, located at the Ben Avery Clay Target Center in Phoenix. The cost of the fun-shoot (including targets and two boxes of ammunition) and dinner, catered by Bobby Q restaurant, is $75 through Friday, Nov. 6, then $100 at the door Saturday, Nov. 7. The cost of only the dinner, which includes beverages and a door-prize raffle ticket, is $50 through Friday, Nov. 6, then $60 at the door Saturday, Nov. 7. Tickets are available online at www.tinyurl.com/respectedaccess.

Items to be auctioned

include a PSE Archery bow, a wildlife capture with a Game and Fish commissioner (for two), a “Day in the Life of a Game Ranger” (for two), a dove hunt with Game and Fish Director Larry Voyles (for two), and a 14-karat gold with blue topaz drop pendant on a 14-karat gold chain.

The purpose of the event is to help raise awareness of the importance of protecting access and enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities, such as recreational shooting, off-highway vehicle use, and camping. All proceeds will be used to help fund the long-term implementation strategies of the “Respected Access is Open Access in Arizona” campaign.

For more information about the fundraiser, call (800) 966-9900, Ext. 13, or e-mail [email protected].

Artists Extravaganza at Rock Springs Café

ROCK SPRINGS – The Artists Extravaganza for the Holidays is happening this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, at Rock Springs Café in the Cattlemen’s Room.

Many northern Arizona artists will be showing and selling their wonderful artwork. This is your chance to buy one-of-a-kind items as gifts or for yourself. Paintings – oil, watercolor, and acrylic, fabric art, jewelry, home decor, seasonal items, photography, Indian rattles and art, Christmas gifts, and much more will be available.

Take I-17 north to exit 242, left to Black Canyon Highway and left to Rock Springs. Signs will also be out to follow. Just a mile to the north of Rock Springs is Black Canyon City, a wonderful gem in the desert that you can also explore.

Contact Glenda White at (720) 217-7443 or [email protected] for more information or artist space availability.

Phoenix Smart City App Hack winner named

PHOENIX – The inaugural Phoenix Smart City App Hack has crowned its first winner. ParkX was crowned the winner Oct. 22 at the City Finale, held

in the Orpheum Theater in downtown Phoenix. A panel of industry experts and local city officials picked the winners, along with input from attendees at the finale who participated through live text-to-vote.

ParkX allows motorists to pay for parking directly from their smartphone. The app sends reminders and alerts when the meter is about to expire and allows users to add money to the meter. The service is currently available in Tucson and cities in Texas, and the firm announced at the City Finale that it had just signed its first contract to offer their service in Phoenix. The company also partners up with local businesses to offer parking validation for on-street parking, coupons, and more. The fees run between 25 to 35 cents per transaction. The app can be downloaded at http://getparkx.com. It’s also available for download on Apple and Google/Android mobile devices.

The Finale was co-sponsored by the City of Phoenix, the Institute for Digital Progress (iDP) and Downtown Phoenix Inc. The city partnered with the iDP to participate in the Smart City App Hack to encourage local entrepreneurship and help turn citizens into app makers to design and build applications and startup companies that will make for a better, smarter, and more sustainable Phoenix. App builders had to provide solutions to one of five global civic challenges: urban mobility, energy and emissions, shopping and retail, culture and tourism, and the collaborative city.

The winner will represent Phoenix at the international competition at the Smart City Expo in Barcelona Nov. 17-19. In addition to an all-expenses paid trip to Barcelona, ParkX won a $3,000 cash prize. HER was the 2nd place winner of a $1,000 cash prize and BusPlus was 3rd, winning $500. iDP provided all prize money, including travel expenses to Barcelona.

Details on the five finalists’ proposals are available online at phoenix.gov/news/district3/917.

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community newsColoring book club meets in New River

NEW RIVER – Rediscover the fun and relaxation of coloring books with the coloring book club for adults at the New River Senior Center. The club will meet on Nov. 11, 6-8 p.m. at the center.

Bring your coloring book, crayons, or markers and join the fun. The club is not just for seniors; all adults are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

The New River Senior Center is located at 48606 N 17th Ave., in New River. Call (623) 465-0367 for more information.

MVD implements new scoring system in road test

NORTH VALLEY – The Motor Vehicle Division’s road test is changing, with a new scoring system.

To speed up the behind-the-wheel testing process and better assess driver safety, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division has implemented a new scoring system for the preliminary portion of the road test that will save time and allow for more road tests per day. Many Arizona drivers will remember having three attempts to parallel park or perform a three-point turn with a straight “pass” or “fail” grading system. Now, the person taking the test has one attempt to park with the grading based on a point system.

A time savings of three or four minutes cuts down on the number of minutes another customer has to wait to take the road test. It adds up to a couple of hours over the period of a day at busier MVD offices, allowing for more road tests to be given. With the new grading scale, the person taking the road test will accumulate points for each infraction during the vehicle maneuverability test. Some infractions include not parking within the box, hard braking, or difficulty maneuvering the vehicle and changing direction of travel once the vehicle pulls into the space. If the person accumulates eight or more points, they will not pass the maneuverability test and fail the

entire road test. Most infractions are worth two points.

MVD staff provides the test-taker with clear instructions on the vehicle maneuverability test and what constitutes infractions, before the parking exam begins, to ensure the person knows exactly what’s expected.

For more information about the Motor Vehicle Division, visit azdot.gov/mvd.

Foothills Food Bank seeks donor sponsors for families

CAVE CREEK – The Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center seeks donors to brighten the holiday season for children, families, and seniors in the northern Arizona foothills community. The food bank is working with more than a dozen local organizations and churches to provide gifts and holiday meals for those in need in the community.

The 13th annual Adopt-a-Family program will be held on Sunday, Dec. 13, at the Holland Community Center in north Scottsdale. For Black Canyon City and New River residents, the Adopt-a-Family event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, at High Desert Park.

Individual donors as well as donor groups such as businesses, HOAs, churches, and schools, are encouraged to participate in this year’s Adopt-a-Family program. Interested donors determine the size of the family they are willing to adopt, then a family wish list is provided as a shopping guide. Monetary donations also are accepted to support the program.

All gifts must be wrapped and delivered in December, either directly to the family or dropped off at the event site. Checks are payable to Foothills Food Bank. All gifts and donations are tax deductible according to tax laws.

For information about the 2015 Adopt-a-Family program or to request a donor sign-up form, email [email protected] or pick up a form at the food bank.

The Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center is located at 6038 E. Hidden Valley Drive, in Cave Creek.

Give thanks with the Foothills Caring Corps

SCOTTSDALE – The Foothills Caring Corps is inviting the community to join in its annual Ecumenical Community Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Coolwater Christian Church, 28181 N. 56th St., in Scottsdale.

The seasonal service is a festive celebration that embraces all faiths with offerings benefiting the Foothills Caring Corps. Each year, the Caring Corps joins other local congregations annually to give thanks and praise the year’s blessings. Established in 2000, The Foothills Caring Corps is volunteer-driven non-profit 501 (c) (3) dedicated to promoting independence and enhancing the quality of life for older residents.

To participate or for more information, call (480) 488-1105 or visit foothillscaringcorps.com.

Cave Creek Museum to hold ‘Miner’s Dinner’

CAVE CREEK – The Cave Creek Museum is hosting ‘Miner’s Dinner’ on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 4:30-9 p.m.

At ‘Miner’s Dinner,’ guests will be transported back in time as they dine outside by the museum’s historic “Golden Reef ” Stamp Mill that is believed to date back to 1880. Attendees will have a chance to see the fully operational Stamp Mill in action – the only operational 10-Stamp Mill in the state and the only Stamp Mill in Maricopa County. Guests will also be able to see a blacksmith at work.

Dinner will be patterned after that of a traditional miner’s fare. Cowboy balladeer Mike Ewing will perform, and guests can also bid on silent and live auction items.

Tickets for the dinner are $50 per person. Credit cards are accepted, and reservations are requested, as seating is limited. To purchase tickets, call (480) 488-2764 or go online to www.cavecreekmuseum.org.

The Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 Skyline Dr., in Cave Creek.

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“While the national economy has started to grow modestly, that is not occurring at the same pace in our local communities,” he said in the press release. “It has become apparent that the food bank requires another expansion of its facilities.”

The project will include a significant expansion of cold storage facilities, dry-storage shelving, packing facilities, and client reception areas. The food bank will have to obtain a permit from the town of Cave Creek in order to proceed, which has not yet happened.

However, not everyone is pleased about the expansion, one Cave Creek resident, Kathy Jones, has lived on Hidden Valley Drive for 15 years, she told the council that the food bank has caused nothing but problems for the neighborhood, and she hopes the council considers this before approving any permits for the expansion.

“Since they moved in there have been rodents, homeless,

and vandalism,” Jones said while speaking at the Cave Creek Council meeting on October 5. “It’s been one thing after another.”

No one else spoke on the matter during the public comment period.

In an email interview, Food Bank Executive Director Pam DiPietro noted that the food bank is not expanding to two stories.

In response to people in the community against the expansion, DiPietro noted in the email interview that, “We are looking in a new direction, but are not ready to make comment. Let’s simply say that we are continuing to pursue the building of an addition to the food bank.”

The food bank has currently earned $75,000 of its donation goal of $350,000. Construction may begin as early as next year.

The Foothills Food Bank is accepting online donations in any denomination for the building expansion at http://w w w. f o o t h i l l s f o o d b a n k . c o m building-fund.

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Jags volleyball team holds senior night game at final home game of seasonKATLYN EWENS

STAFFANTHEM – The Boulder

Creek High School girls volleyball team (10-19) fell to Sunnyslope High School (30-6), 3-1, during its final home game at Boulder Creek on Oct. 27.

Sunnyslope is currently No. 4 in the state compared to the No. 53 rank that Boulder Creek holds. So, the majority of fans in the crowd were not expecting the Jaguars to walk away with a win, and they didn’t.

Despite the loss, this was a special night for the Jaguars as it was their senior night.

For the five seniors, Tuesday was their last game in the Boulder Creek gymnasium. Although they said they wished it had ended differently, they gave it their all.

Jaguar volleyball has been a crucial part of outside hitter Amanda Maxwell’s high school experience. She has played all four years.

“I am going to miss the friendships and being able to spend time with my friends everyday while doing the sport that I love,” Maxwell said.

She had a strong last home outing. With her numerous

back-to-back kills, the Jaguars took the lead throughout the first set. The Vikings secured the win though with their 7-point run that led to a 25-18 victory.

Boulder Creek may not have received as much attention statewide as Sunnyslope this season, but senior outside hitter Courtney Jones sure did. This season she was named to the Arizona volleyball all-state first team, the only player from Boulder Creek.

“It was a lot of hard work to make that accomplishment,” Jones said. “It felt really great when I got it in the mail.”

Jones was dominant in the second set. Her serves helped the Jaguars go on a four-point run and eventually tie it up, 22-22. But, just like the first set, the Vikings pushed ahead for the 25-22 win.

This season isn’t the end for senior outside hitter Rachel Kjolberg, who will be attending California State University Monterey Bay in the fall on a volleyball scholarship.

Kjolberg said she will miss the girls and “how competitive they are in the gym” but she is looking forward playing collegiately at a “faster pace.”

Boulder Creek started off the third set with a strong lead mainly because of Kjolberg’s serving. With her numerous

aces, the Jaguars went on

9-point run which was clearly

motivation for the other

girls on the court. They ran

away with the lead and ended

up forcing a fourth set with their.

25-11 victory.

Sometimes the majority

of the attention in volleyball

is on the outside hitters, and

that was certainly the case

Tuesday night. The only two

seniors who are not outside

hitters, middle blocker Ashlay

Leger and libero Destinee’

Wolf, did not have standout

performances compared to the

outside hitters, but will miss the

team just as much.

“I love coming into the

practice room every day and I

am friends with a lot of the girls

outside of school,” Leger said.

“It’s a really good community

and it [the team] is a really fun

place to be.”

The Vikings ended up winning

the fourth set, 25-12, which gave

them the 3-1 win. This was not

the outcome the Jags seniors

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“This year we will be in the mix to try and get second or third, but next year we will see if our boys can take a run at State Champions,” said Newell. “There is a big group of junior boys that have all stuck with it. They are really going to be good this year and hopefully even better next year,” Newell added.

There were three team captains picked by their teammates this year: seniors Madison Kemnitz,

Emily Martin, and Austin Robertson. Kemnitz was happy and excited to be able to lead the team this year.

“Each of us have been really good friends throughout high school, so it is great to be picked by my friends,” Kemnitz said.

Kemnitz went on to say that the team has been really strong this year and they have broken a lot of records, and the boys have broken records that have been in place for over nine years.

One of the biggest accomplishments for the Jaguars is winning all of their

dual meets, along with the

Northwest Regional Invite.

“It really shows the depth

in our team and how great we

have been in the season,”

Kemnitz said.

With the state meet coming

up next Friday and Saturday, the

team is looking to place higher

than they have in previous years.

The state finals will be held at

Skyline Aquatics Center in Mesa

on Nov. 6 and 7, if you want to

come support the Jaguars and

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of area surveillance footage along the path of reported chase,” Howard noted. “We are continuing to work to find corroborating evidence, identify a suspect, and determine a motive.”

Another report of an attempted abduction was made last week, this one in north Scottsdale. According to a parent notice from the Cave Creek Unified School District, one of their students reported that a man grabbed her arm and tried to pull her towards his car. Scottsdale Police Department is investigating that incident.

Anyone with information on the north Phoenix case should call the Phoenix Police at (602) 262-6141 or Silent Witness at (480) WITNESS.

Anyone with information on the Scottsdale case should contact Scottsdale PD at (480) 312-5000.

Both these incidents offer opportunities for parents to once again discuss with their children what to do if a stranger approaches them or they feel unsafe in any situation.

The National Crime Prevention Council advises teaching kids “No, Go, Yell, Tell.” This method advocates teaching kids to say no, run away, yell as loud as they can,

and tell a trusted adult what happened right away.

The National Crime Prevention Council offered

other tips for parents:

• Know where your children are at all times.

• Point out safe places. • Teach children to trust their

instincts. • Teach your children to be

assertive. • Encourage your children

to play with others. There’s safety in numbers!

See more tips at www.ncpc.org/topics/violent-crime-and-personal-safety/strangers.

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Foothills Caring Corps to hold 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

SCOTTSDALE – The Foothills Caring Corps will be holding their 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Mirabel Golf Club in Scottsdale on Monday, Nov. 16.

Limited to 104 players, individual registration for the scramble format tournament is $350 and includes golf, food, and beverages. Mirabel’s Tom Fazio designed golf course is a stunning and highly acclaimed private facility with a newly renovated club house that will be open to the public for this benefit fundraiser.

Tournament registration and breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by a putting contest open to all competitors. Players have the opportunity to win $10,000 if they make all three putts from 10, 30, and 50 feet. Those that sink the first two distances will square off on the 18th green at the end of the day for the final 50-foot putt.

There will also be hole-in-one prize opportunities on all four par threes. One hole will offer a 3-year lease on a 2015

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other three holes will each have

$10,000 winnings.

“Whether you are a golf

enthusiast, recreational player,

or avid golfer, this tournament is

for everyone. It is about ensuring

we can continue our mission to

provide programs and assist

the elderly neighbors in our

community, as well as have

some fun, “said Foothills Caring

Corps Executive Director,

Debbra Determan.

A much-anticipated event,

the tournament is considered a

major fundraiser for the 501 (c)

3 non-profit, volunteer-driven

organization. Other support

opportunities and sponsorships

with free plays are available.

Drinks and hors d’oeuvres

will follow play, as well

as raffle prizes.

To participate, or for more information, call (480) 488-1105, or visit foothillscaringcorps.com. Mirabel is located at 37100 N. Mirabel Club Drive, in Scottsdale.

Deadline approaching to enter Mountains of the Land photo contest

NORTH VALLEY – All entries for the Desert Foothills Land Trust Mountains of the Land photo contest need to be in by Friday, Nov. 6. Entries should feature Black Mountain or Daisy Mountain.

Share your favorite shots of Black Mountain or Daisy Mountain to help the Land Trust inspire the protection of the landscapes you love. The photo contest is intended to encourage a deeper appreciation for the unique characteristics of Black Mountain and Daisy Mountain – the landmarks at the heart of the Desert Foothills communities.

This year, the contest is entirely online. Photo contest entries will be accepted only by upload onto the contest Web site: https://dflt.wishpond.com/mountains-of-the-land-trust-2015. Photo

entries must be accompanied by a description of where the shot was taken and an acceptance of the rules and photo release terms. The deadline to enter is Nov. 6 at 4 p.m. Additional details and the entry and release forms are available on the Land Trust’s Web site, www.dflt.org.

Two grand-prize winners will be chosen: one selected by a panel of professional photographers, and one based on the top vote recipients in online voting. Second and third place winners will be chosen by the same process.

The grand prizes are a glider ride donated by Dane Palermo of Overflow Pool Repair, and a Lake Pleasant daily sightseeing cruise for two, donated by Lake Pleasant Cruises. All placed winners will receive prizes, and the winning photos will be

displayed on the DFLT Web site and in media releases.

Online voting will begin on or before Nov. 13, and end at 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec.11.

By calling attention to the beauty and majesty of Black Mountain and Daisy Mountain, the Desert Foothills Land Trust hopes to inspire support for local land conservation, and to connect people to the incredible landscapes right here in the community. The photo contest is one of many outreach programs offered by the Land Trust. Since formation in 1991, the Land Trust has conserved 680 acres on 23 preserves. These open spaces will be protected by DFLT in perpetuity, ensuring that the land remains forever in its natural state.

For additional information or to enter the contest, visit www.dflt.org.

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Orange is the color of autumn and pumpkins are very American – having grown in America for over 5,000 years. Pumpkins are not only part of the Halloween decorating tradition, but they are one of this country’s biggest symbols of Autumn, Americana, and Thanksgiving. We have a long history with the pumpkin, dating back to when the Native Americans used the seeds for food and medicine.

Pumpkins are a fruit, in the squash or gourd family. Early settlers to America sliced off the pumpkin tips, removed the seeds, and filled the insides with milk, spices, and honey. This was then placed over a campfire and is considered the origin of pumpkin pie. In the 1800s, pumpkins were thought to be a remedy for curing snakebites and ridding people of freckles,

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Oh, but I do love to see all those pumpkins (of normal sizes) being proudly displayed around yards and porches this time of year. It is the gentle reminder that autumn has arrived, cooler breezes are in the air, and sweater-weather is almost here. It’s also time to get out my famous pumpkin cookie recipes, which if we each ate just one a day, we’d be sure to weigh about as much as the “world’s largest pumpkin.”

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The U.S. Geological Survey is referring to the three quakes as a foreshock, mainshock, and aftershock. The foreshock, 3.2 magnitude and depth between 0.6-3 miles, happened about 9 p.m. on Sunday night.

The mainshock (the second earthquake), which had a magnitude of 4.1 and depth of approximately seven miles, occurred about 11:30 p.m. on Sunday. The third earthquake, 4.0 magnitude and depth of approximately three miles, hit about 11:50 p.m. on Sunday.

According to the AZGS, the U.S. Geological Survey initially located the epicenters and depth to focus. Research Geologist Dr. Jeri Young used 15 Arizona-based seismometers from the Arizona Broadband Seismic Network and the Arizona Earthquake Information Center to refine the locations of the three earthquakes.

The closest known active fault is the Horseshoe Fault, according to the Arizona Geological Survey. This fault is located 22 miles SSE of the mainshock.

Since Black Canyon City is located near the epicenters of the quakes, residents there felt the earthquakes especially hard. Black Canyon City residents described hearing a sound like a loud wind, saying it was “very noisy.” Several people reported feeling all three quakes distinctly.

Black Canyon City resident Christina noted that her neighbors’ animals became

very noisy, as if something was bothering them. Christina described hearing a “huge boom” and then feeling her 13-foot travel trailer shaking. She noted that her home is located approximately 2.5 miles from the epicenter.

While Arizona isn’t known for earthquakes, it’s not uncommon for some areas to experience them. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, no Arizona earthquakes in recorded history

have caused any deaths. Some of the past earthquakes have caused damage, however. While earthquakes can’t be predicted, seismic activity can be monitored, which the Arizona Geological Survey does through the use of broadband seismometers, which are located around the state. The broadband seismometers can record ground motion from local, regional, and global earthquakes.

Local residents may not be quite done with this latest earthquake. The AGS noted that aftershocks will continue for several months. Most aftershocks likely won’t be felt, but Black Canyon City and surrounding area residents may feel some of the aftershocks.

For North Valley residents, feeling an earthquake of this magnitude is an uncommon and unforgettable experience.

After recounting what she felt and researched the night of the earthquakes, Christina, like many other residents, concluded, “I won’t soon forget it.”

Want to learn more about earthquakes in Arizona? Visit the Arizona Geological Survey’s earthquake page at www.azgs.az.gov/hazards_earthquakes.shtml.

EARTHQUAKEScontinued from page 1

Desert Foothills Theater presents ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’

SCOTTSDALE – ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ opens at Desert Foothills Theater on Friday, Nov. 13 and runs through Sunday, Nov. 22. All shows will be held at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th Street, in North Scottsdale.

In The Drowsy Chaperone, a die-hard theater fan plays his favorite cast album – and the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. Winner of 5 TONY Awards (including Best Book and Best Original Score), The Drowsy Chaperone is a send-up of the Jazz age musical featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another.

Desert Foothills Theater’s production of The Drowsy Chaperone is co-directed by Marisa Brady and Jere Van Patten, who have collaborated on shows in the past and who are both well-known in the Valley’s theater community for directing at Mesa Community College, Desert Stages Theater, Mesa Encore Theater, and East Valley Children’s Theater.

The two directors jumped at the opportunity to direct the show.

“Our narrator, Matthew Harris, who plays The Man in Chair, is someone who is shamelessly in love with musicals and we both share that love,” said Brady. “Not only is this a fun show, it’s always entertaining to poke fun at a genre that we adore. The

characters remind us of others from classic musicals that we are fond of, so we get to pay homage to them as well as point out their flaws.”

Directing a cast of 22 can be exciting but also challenging.

“The biggest challenge is that a lot of our cast is young and they don’t know a lot of the classic musical theater characters they are playing. Thanks to YouTube, the actors are watching videos of these performers to help understand the caricature they are playing,” said Van Patten.

The high-energy show will include tributes to all of the great musical actors of the past,

such as Ethel Merman, Judy Garland, and Al Jolson.

“Musical theater buffs will love all the inside jokes, and for audiences who aren’t familiar with the musical, they will still enjoy the music, dancing, and talent of all these performers,” said Brady.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and at 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets range from $26 to $32.50 for adults and $16 to $21 for youth and students. Group sale discounts are available for groups of 10 or more.

Visit www.dftheater.org or call (480) 488-1981 for tickets.

Wade Moran photoPictured: Characters from DFT’s production of The Drowsy Chaperone (l to r): Janet Van de Graaff (Niki Richins), the Man in Chair (Matthew Harris), and Robert Martin (Curtis Lee Horger).

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Sonoran Foothills School holds dedication ceremonyELIZABETH MEDORA

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Foothills School, the newest of the Deer Valley Unified School District schools, has been officially dedicated. The school has been open since the beginning of this school year, but had not celebrated an official grand opening until a special ceremony held on Oct. 30.

Students, staff, and parents gathered to celebrate the new preschool-8th grade school with an official Bobcats cheer. Principal Sharon Matt opened the ceremony by thanking the district staff, whose hard work contributed to the school being finished ahead of schedule. Barry Chasse, president of Chasse Building Team, also spoke, calling the building of the school a “culmination of a lot of work” and noting that the making of a school is “all about the community.

Dr. James Veitenheimer, DVUSD Superintendent, called grand opening day “a great, great day.” He noted

that the gathering wasn’t just to recognize the dedication of a building; it was to celebrate the opening of a school.

“It was just a building until you got here,” he said, addressing the student body. He told the students that their presence was what “made it special.”

DVUSD Governing Board president Michael Gregoire spoke at the dedication and noted that it is not often that DVUSD can open a new school. He cited the continued

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in the district.”

“I love this school, and I love this staff!” Matt emphasized, displaying the warm and friendly atmosphere of the school. A staff member responded, calling back, “And we love you!,” to which students and other staff members cheered.

“We are the Bobcats!” Matt cheered.

The ceremony was completed with the cutting of a blue ribbon, making it official – Sonoran Foothills School is ready and waiting to take on the coming school years.

Visit DVUSD’s newest school at 32150 N. North Foothills Drive, in Phoenix. See Sonoran Foothills’ Web site at www.dvusd.org/sonoranfoothills.

Sonoran Foothills is officially open! Pictured left: Sonoran Foothills band. Pictured above (l to r): DVUSD Superintendent Dr. James Veitenheimer, Governing Board members Ann Ordway and Michael Gregoire, Sonoran Foothills principal Sharon Matt, and Governing Board members Ann O’Brien and Kimberly Fisher. Pictured below (l to r): Sonoran Foothills students Kiana Inez, National Junior Honor Society and Claire Ellis, Student Council.

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“I find I can say things with color and shapes that I cannot say any other way, things I have no words for.” This observation by American painter Georgia O’Keeffe captures the spirit and the heart in which local artist and teacher Mary Wolke has approached her life with the love of art. Mary grew-up in St. Cloud, Minnesota with “the greatest hands-on Mom.” Her mom knew the value in nurturing the growing child’s sense of order, imagination, and creativity in living a full and productive life.

As Mary shares, “Our mom was always there, making homemade clay, helping her children translate their ideas into three dimensional shapes and even better yet some of that “clay” was cookie dough we could mold into shapes, bake and share with others.”

All of this was not lost on Mary, who went on to receive a BS Degree in Art Education from St. Cloud State University and a Masters in Education from Saint Mary’s College, also in Minnesota. Mary taught Art at Cathedral High School in St. Cloud to all the seventh grade and senior in high school students. Today, Mary spends her winters in Surprise, Arizona. She teaches watercolor, acrylics,

and mixed media classes every Wednesday and participates in a number of exhibits with her own art, as well. During her summers in Minnesota, Mary paints and works at Crosslake Gallery, an exhibit space she opened four years ago to give 30-40 artists in the area a chance to show their work and to meet other artists.

Art has truly been Mary’s life. She enjoys the way “it allows expression of numerous emotions, and stimulates conversation between those that might not otherwise have met one another.” Personally and professionally, Mary is constantly changing and evolving in the implementation of the newest painting methods. Her expansive scope is evident, not only in her sensitively rendered dancing watercolors but also in her bold and vibrantly

textured acrylics. Her mixed media pieces bring together the excitement of her unique talent for composition with bold shapes and eye-popping color and shape combinations. Mary finds attending workshops by other artists and participating in critiques sessions refreshes her own perspective on her work. In turn, she loves working with others to find their own fulfillment and means of expression through art.

Mary will be part of a local exhibit by a group of artists in November 2015 at the Holland Community Center. For more information on that exhibit and others, visit the Foothills Community Foundation’s Web site at www.azfcf.org.

Contact arts columnist Shea Stanfield at flowingquill @yahoo.com.

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Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation to host 7th annual ‘Rock The District’

CAVE CREEK – Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation’s 7th annual ‘Rock the District’ fundraiser will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, 5-8 p.m., at the Carefree Resort and Conference Center.

This annual fun-filled evening will include a variety of acts, including Don’t Tell Mom, Grand Entrance, The Abby Walker Group, Divided Minds, and several more. Rock The District is a community supported event featuring an evening filled with music that benefits the Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation. This year’s fundraiser will feature Cave Creek’s own Stinger Chorus for the opening number, plus many talented Cave Creek teens performing in bands, acoustic sets, and solos.

Many of this year’s performers have CDs out, have won vocal talent shows, and have performed the national anthem for major league teams. This year’s emcee for the show is CCUSD’s own Kevin Glenn, a choir teacher from Sonoran Trails Middle School. Glenn, who teaches private voice lessons, is also an accomplished performer and works with the Cave Creek Film and Arts Festival and the Arizona Entertainers Hall of Fame.

All proceeds from Rock the District help fund teacher grant applications that are otherwise not supported by the district budget. All grants applications are submitted according to the foundation’s four pillars, and evaluated for merit, innovation,

and the number of students impacted. The four pillars are classroom resources, including technology, international learning, health and wellness, and music and the arts.

CCUEF just surprised the 2015 grant winners in a special ‘Grant the District’ Yellow School Bus tour. Eleven teachers were awarded grants for over $20,000. In all, the foundation received 54 grant applications.

Rock the District was started seven years ago by Cactus Shadows Freshman Melissa Nelson, who was inspired to do something great for others. Since that first show seven ago, the show was instantly popular for the community and student

musicians. This year’s show will mark the 3rd year it has been held at Carefree Resort and Conference Center. New this year is a Mentor program for the performers provided by current and past employees of Fender. Fender will work with the student performers after auditions and leading up to the show.

Tickets are on sale now and are $10 for students and CCUSD Faculty and $20 for non-faculty adults. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, and there will be a raffle and silent auction.

For tickets or more details, see www.rockthedistrict.net.

All proceeds benefit the Cave Creek Unified Education Foundation, a not-for-profit educational foundation dedicated to the support of programs and projects for students, staff, and teachers in the Cave Creek Unified School District.

Pictured: Rock the District performers Divided Minds (above) and Lauren Bizzell (left).

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PHOENIX – The Musical Instrument Museum’s second annual celebration of music around the world is set for this weekend. This year’s MIMFest will include local, national, and international musical acts and entertainers.

The two-day outdoor event will be held in the museum parking lot on Nov. 7 and 8. The festival showcases more than 20 performing groups, as well as 12 food trucks serving global fare. Events run 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

This year’s MIMFest performers include:

• Ozomatli: Los Angeles–based group performing Latin/funk/hip-hop

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• The Sugar Thieves: Phoenix–based blues, roots, and Americana band

• Jerusafunk: Phoenix’s only Klezploitation band, blending new genres

• Brad Colerick: Americana performer with a variety of acts

• Hani Naser: Virtuoso percussionist and oud player

Sunday’s MIMFest headliner will be Chicago singer-songwriter and violinist Andrew Bird, who unites the traditions of small-group swing, Geran lieder, and New Orleans jazz, mixing Gypsy, folk, nd rock elements into his distinctive style.

Performances will be held on three stages, two outdoor and the MIM Music Theater, and there will be a variety of local musicians, dancers, and artists at MIMFest, including a samba group, aerialists, a Dixieland band, and participatory rangoli art. Guests of all ages will have the opportunity for complimentary face painting, henna art, acoustic instrument

demonstrations, and craft activities. See a full list of exhibits at mim.org exhibits/mimfest.

MIMFest tickets can be purchased online at MIM.org, via phone at (480) 478-6000, or on-site at MIM’s Guest Service desk. Tickets will also be available at the festival on a first-come, first-served basis. MIM’s galleries will be open during the festival; however, MIMFest tickets do not include museum admission.

MIM is located at 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard, in Phoenix. For general museum information and a full schedule of events, visit MIM.org.

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PEORIA – The Arizona Game and Fish Department is offering a $500 reward for information leading to an arrest in the poaching of a mule deer doe that was discovered near 87th Avenue and Carefree Highway, east of the Pleasant Harbor Marina on State Trust Land.

Game and Fish investigators estimate the doe was killed sometime from Oct. 3-5. The doe appeared to have been killed where it lay, rather than having been transported.

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Maricopa County Board of Supervisors enact changes to the

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Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved several changes to the county’s Employee Merit Rules.

The county reported that an update to the personnel system has been a key priority for three first-term supervisors, Chairman Steve Chucri and Supervisors Denny Barney and Clint Hickman.

“We streamlined the out of date rules so we have greater accountability, efficiency, competitiveness, and productivity,” said Chucri. “These arcane rules can be overly burdensome and time-consuming for our managers who are trying to hire the best and brightest. By being more business minded, this enables the County to be more nimble in the hiring and recruiting process.”

Generally, the changes, adopted in a unanimous four to zero vote, reduce and clarify verbiage, giving greater authority and flexibility to department directors when advertising and hiring new employees. For example, the new rules reduce and simplify public notice rules and increase the initial probationary period to one year for many positions, while

also giving employees greater opportunities for advancement.

Officials described the changes were “a common sense update,” not a sweeping overhaul, of employee protections.

“I’m excited about the changes we are making,” said Barney. “We need to give those working in the trenches the tools they need to hire the most qualified people.”

Regarding the changes, Hickman said, “Ours is a complex business with more than 50 separate lines of service, operating in a fiercely competitive market. We must find a way to capitalize on the knowledge and skills of our county work force while we attract the next wave of educated, motivated, and engaged professionals into public service.”

Although the vote was unanimous, Supervisor Steve Gallardo, expressed reservations.

“I sympathize with the intent here. I just hope this will not make it easier for political cronyism and personnel abuse to creep into county government. My chief concern is that our employees are treated fairly and this will not diminish their right to due process,” Gallardo said.

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to contact at least five individuals or 50 percent of the qualified candidates referred to the manager.

• Extend the initial probationary period from a minimum of six months to a year.

• Ends the practice of “locking in” a new employee to a single position during the probation period. Under the new rules, a new or transferring employee may apply for another county position – or return to his or her previous one – during the probationary year.

• The new system will also end the so-called “lifetime guarantee” to public employees who gain merit protections at one position and maintain a protected status throughout their career. Instead, at each new position change, promotion, transfer or demotion, the employee will enter a probationary period.

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movie reviewMONTE YAZZIE

MOVIE COLUMNISTZombies are everywhere.

With the continued popularity of “The Walking Dead” television show putting zombies in the living room on a weekly basis, this subgenre of horror is seemingly unstoppable. Thank early creator George A. Romero, director of the definitive zombie films “Night of the Living Dead”, “Dawn of the Dead”, and “Day of the Dead”, for making the lumbering hoards an intimidating and scary threat. However, there is another side to these films, a funnier and humorous side, which provides equal opportunity for a joke as it does for a gory scene. The zombie comedy has been done exceptionally well with films like “Shaun the Dead” and “Zombieland”, but amidst all the living dead saturation in entertainment these films are becoming more of a rehashed annoyance than a welcome indulgence. Though, just when horror fans may be thinking that the zombie comedy has been done to death, a film like “Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse” makes a splatter into theaters.

Ben (Tye Sheridan), Carter (Logan Miller), and Augie (Joey Morgan) are the only three members of a sorry excuse for a high school scout troop. Ben and Carter are hoping they will be able to ditch the uniforms after their final camp-out, an event to honor their friend Augie who is receiving a special badge. Ben and Carter are unexpectedly invited to a secret party by some upperclassmen but will need to ditch Augie in order to make the party. What the three boys are unaware of is that their night is about to be interrupted by the zombie apocalypse.

The first few minutes of the film don’t especially help the familiar genre appeal. The introduction is overly predictable, even a bit lackluster, but it establishes a small but visually stimulating reason to stick around…the use of gore. Though the scene is one of small enticement it’s enough to keep you from writing the film off. And still, even after this

tedious introduction, the film takes some time before it finally finds its rhythm.

What ultimately gets the film moving is the cast of characters, a relative set of unknown actors with the exception of Tye

Sheridan who shined in last years “Mud” and “Joe”. The camaraderie of the teenage boys and the raunchy high school comedy motifs work great throughout; Tye Sheridan has a natural, laid-back quality that makes it easy to connect

with his character Ben, while Logan Miller provides many of the quick witted one-liners with stinging effect as the sex-obsessed Carter. Joey Morgan is also good as Augie; he plays the emotional anchor of the group, dealing with the loss of a family member and, at moments, the loss of his only two friends. Another bright spot is Sarah Dumont who plays a cocktail waitress tagging along with the scouts. Dumont provides a confident sexuality to the character, one that intimidates the boys but provides her with opportunities to display her tough characteristics.

“Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse” is one of the better zombie comedy films this year. While it may not compare exceptionally well to the films that have come before it, for fans of coarse and crude humor and juicy amounts of bursting blood, this will be a film that will surely entertain.

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HOME FURNISHINGSEthan Allen Antique Pine collection. Excellent condition. Oval dining room table, w/leaves (6ft. plus), 6 Ladderback chairs, & buffet 500$. Oval Kitchen table with 6 chairs, 200$. Roll Top desk 350$. Twin Beds, one complete, one head/foot board, 250$. Sofa 7/12 ft., Floral, Light medium brown tones, 200$. Tall Bookcase 150$. Many other furniture items for sale. Can be seen Saturday, 11/7/15 - 11/14/15. Phone 623-879-3127

INSTRUCTIONReal Estate is back!! You can get your Real Estate pre-license classes from Renewal Education at the new Century 21 Arizona West office at 27th Dr and Carefree Hwy. Call Rick at 623 385-6244 for detailsPiano 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 LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIES

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Black Canyon City, AZ. Mobile home lot for sale. 19360 Spencer. Lot size: Frontage 80ft x 134ft long. Water, sewer, 1000 gallon septic tank, electric pole and electric line, gas line hookup. 20ft x 16ft storage building. Fenced yard. Asking price $35,000. Call 800-662-6139

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