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CONCERT:Tetra String Quartet

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Vandalized cable causes internet, phone outages throughout northern Arizona

Courtesy of Horseshoe Trails Elementary School, CCUSD

ELIZABETH MEDORASTAFF

NORTH VALLEY – A cut cable took down internet and phone services on Feb. 25 for many CenturyLink customers across the north valley and north to Flagstaff. Outages began to be reported at approximately 12 p.m. that day, prompting CenturyLink employees to contact the Phoenix Police Department.

According to a news release from Phoenix Police, CenturyLink employees “advised officers that at around noon they started receiving complaints of interrupted cable and internet service.” The release stated that CenturyLink was able to pin down the cause of the outage to the area of New River Road (west of I-17). A cable in the desert area near New River Road and Circle

Mountain Road was found to have been cut through.

“When employees inspected the cable conduits in that area, they found some unknown person(s) had cut completely through the cable, which caused the service disruption,” the release continued.

CenturyLink began posting Facebook updates on the status of the outage at 2:09 p.m. on Feb. 25.

“The majority of customers in North Phoenix and Northern Arizona experienced disruptions to their Internet, Prism TV, and third-party cell services on Feb. 25,” said Alex Juarez, CenturyLink Market Development and PR (Phoenix area). “Customers were able to make local calls – 911 services were rerouted.”

Businesses experienced significant disruptions without internet or phone service; many could only accept cash payments and could not access any business databases. Local schools were also affected by the outage.

Juarez said technicians began work as soon as possible to restore services.

“The vandalism occurred at approximately noon and, due to our technicians’ hard work, services began to return at approximately 6 p.m. for

northern Arizona and 1 a.m. for Anthem, New River, and Black Canyon City.” Juarez said. “The Phoenix Police are currently investigating the crime.”

According to Phoenix Police, “No suspect(s)/motives have been determined at this time.”

Phoenix Police news release concluded: “We are asking anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the area, or who may have knowledge concerning this investigation to please call Silent Witness

at (480) W-I-T-N-E-S-S. As always, any caller may remain anonymous.”

Residents who think they have seen or are witnessing any kind of vandalism should call 911 as soon as possible.

“If consumers see any type of vandalism being committed, they should call 911,” Juarez said. CenturyLink has no identified hotline for suspected vandalism. The company could not offer any further information due to the ongoing investigation.

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CAVE CREEK – Kinder students in Cave Creek Unified School District’s Chinese Immersion class received their official Chinese names during a bilingual naming ceremony. In China, names are important and have to be carefully created. The names have to sound beautiful in the tonal language and they usually represent something special about that person.

Kinder students were able to learn the special meaning of their new name and leave with their

name written in calligraphy by our own HTES artist Chinese teachers. Liliana became 丽莲

娜, or beautiful waterlily girl, and Antonio became 安东尼, which is a combination of the word “peace” and the phonetic sounds of his name.

Horseshoe Trails Elementary School parents are impressed with the results in the Touch of Immersion kinder classroom and have received first priority to fill the two first grade Chinese

Immersion classes for the 2015-2016 school year. A typical day in a Chinese Immersion classroom has half the day conducted in Mandarin Chinese with math and science content learned in a hands-on, highly visual and interactive approach called immersion education.

For additional information or to enroll your child in Chinese Immersion, contact Janiene Marlow, Principal, Horseshoe Trails Elementary School at (480) 272-8500.

Chinese naming ceremony held for Cave Creek kindergarteners

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CAREFREE – The Phoenix-based Tetra String Quartet will present a concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church, in Carefree, as part of the church’s annual Living Music Performance Series.

The Tetra String Quartet’s mission is to connect people with chamber music, using relevance and versatility to captivate audiences. As both clinicians and concert artists, Tetra has toured extensively throughout the Southwestern United States,

as well as abroad in Brazil, Ecuador, and Germany.

The members of Tetra are faculty associates at Arizona State University, where they teach the course “Chamber Music for Non-Majors.” Recent collaboration with ASU’s Visiting Quartet Residency program has paired Tetra with the acclaimed Brentano, Juilliard, and St. Lawrence String Quartets in creating outreach presentations for hundreds of Arizona high school students.

Beyond their home in Phoenix, Tetra has also served as musical ambassadors with Young Audiences of Santa Cruz County by performing for over 3,000 students in the U.S./Mexico border town of Nogales, Arizona.

The church is located at 9205 E. Cave Creek Rd., in Carefree. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the door or by phone at (480) 488-2081 or online at www.ctlcarefree.org.

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Tetra String Quartet coming to Carefree

PACIFIC CREST TRAIL – New River native Rob Hammond is now continuing his journey on the Pacific Crest Trail. He left New River on Jan. 15, with the intention of hiking until he picked up the Pacific Crest Trail, which he would then follow to its northern end. He plans to be in Washington before his daughter’s wedding, which is planned for August.

Hammond made it to the Pacific Crest Trail on Feb. 18, hiking 415 miles from New River. He is now continuing his journey north.

Hammond hopes to raise

awareness for the Wildland Firefighter Foundation, which raises funds for firefighters and first responders and their families. Hammond, who has suffered with depression and anxiety throughout this life, is also hiking to raise awareness on depression and how it can be treated.

Follow Hammond’s journey through his blog at www.trekscapades.com and keep up with his progress as he continues his 3,000 mile trek.

Rob Hammond

Trekscapades hiker moving up the Pacific Crest Trail

PHOENIX – The city of Phoenix Human Services Department is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Head Start Program and is now recruiting children for the 2015-16 school year. The center-based Head Start program is looking for children 3 or 4 years old and parents of children with special needs to apply.

Head Start offers children from diverse backgrounds active learning activities, nutritious meals and snacks, health screenings, and disabilities- and mental-health services.

The involvement of parents in education, program planning, and operation is an important part of the Head Start program. Through that involvement and other training activities, parents are able to gain skills to help them secure employment.

Families must meet federal income guidelines for family size to be eligible to enroll.

For more information about this educational program, visit phoenix.gov/headstart.

Also, as part of the 50th anniversary, the city is looking for former Head Start program students and parents to celebrate their accomplishments and contributions to the community. If you are Head Start alumni, parent, or need more information about recruitment, call Head Start at (602) 262-4040.

Since 1965, Head Start has been the premier model for providing children an opportunity for success and more than 31 million children have benefited from its comprehensive services.

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NEW RIVER – The New River/Desert Hills Community Association election of board members is planned for Tuesday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m.

This annual meeting to fill board member positions will be held at the Daisy Mountain Fire Station #141. Members who are currently paid up for 2015 NR/DHCA membership are eligible to vote in the election.

Members who are unable to attend this meeting can vote by visiting www.NRDHCA.org and completing a proxy form and emailing it in. These forms must be sent in my March 9 or hand-delivered at the March 10 meeting.

MTA holding casting call

ANTHEM – Musical Theatre of Anthem is holding auditions for Wizard of Oz, March 14-15. This no-cut production for ages 6-13 runs April 30-May 17 and will be double cast because of its extended run. Each cast will do eight shows over two weekends. Rehearsals begin March 19.

Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion, and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination. The award-winning production staff includes Director Lynzee Foreman, Vocal Director Ginette Rossi, Choreographer Sherry Henderson, Music Director/Live Accompanist Karen Blanzy, and Production Manager Sarah Brayer.

General vocal auditions will be held on Saturday, March 14 at 11 a.m. The Dance Call for everyone will be on Sunday, March 15 at 9 a.m., with callbacks at 11 a.m. Auditions, callbacks, and rehearsals will be held at MTA’s performance space at 42323 N. Vision Way, in Anthem. Those auditioning should prepare a musical theatre song, 16-32 bars or one minute in length. Bring an accompaniment CD or iPod to sing with; you may also sing a capella if needed.

Registration materials (available on the MTA Web site) need to be completed prior to coming to the audition. If you are unable to make the

scheduled audition time, contact [email protected] for an alternate appointment time. The tuition and costume fee is $275.

Audition Preparation Workshops will be held on March 11, 12, and 13, 4- 5:30 p.m. Work with the Director of Wizard of Oz and get a leg up on your audition. Cost is $35 per participant; space is limited. For more information and to reserve your spot, visit www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org.

The Wizard of Oz is produced by arrangement with, and the music and dialogue material furnished by TAMS-WITMARK MUSIC LIBRARY, INC., 560 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10022.

Miniature Horse Show Kickoff, March 19

SCOTTSDALE – The 2nd Annual Kick Off Arizona Miniature Horse Show will be held March 19, in Arena 3 at WestWorld of Scottsdale. This is the kickoff to the Spring Spectacular Miniature Horse shows, sponsored by the Miniature Horse Association of Arizona.

The small but mighty Miniature horses that will be in the upcoming 2015 Spring Spectacular Miniature Horse shows will be featured in the 28th Annual Arizona Touch of Class Miniature Horse Show, March 21-22, with 100 AMHA approved classes including halter, driving, obstacle, liberty, costume, jumping, and roadster categories for adults and youth entries. Each show will have three judges from around the U.S. to select the top winners in conformation, behavior, performance, and showmanship of the Miniatures.

Miniature horses from Arizona and the surrounding states of California, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas will be competing for awards and points to earn eligibility for the AMHA World Show in the fall. The Touch of Class show is in its 28th year, to be held in the Equidome at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Exhibitors can contact the show manager, Ruby Priore at (918) 576-1452 for

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DAR meeting, March 14

ANTHEM – The Ocotillo Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution next guest speaker will Dr. Valerie Sullivan, whose program topic will be “Tracing Irish Genealogy.” The chapter will meet on Saturday, March 14, 9:30 a.m., in the Community Room #435, at the Outlets at Anthem.

Dr. Sullivan currently serves as the First Vice President of the Northern Gila County Genealogy Society, a member of the West Valley Genealogy Society, and the Utah Genealogy Society. Sullivan is a life-time member of the DAR and lent her genealogy skills to the prospective members of the newly-formed Painted Desert Chapter, in Show Low.

DAR meetings are open to non-members. For more information, contact Willine Evans at (623) 551-3764.

Animal rescue fundraiser, March 14

SCOTTSDALE – The Rotary Club of North Scottsdale is sponsoring a fundraiser for Foothills Animal Rescue on March 14, 5-8 p.m. This wine tasting fundraiser will be held at the Wine Warehouse, 17025 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 140, in Scottsdale.

Taste four wines; additional wines and beers will be available for purchase. ‘The New Deal’ will offer musical entertainment.

Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased in advance or at the door. For more details, contact Julia at [email protected] or (602) 548-3256.

Care-giving class, March 13

PHOENIX – Banner Sun Health Research Institute and Banner Alzheimer’s Institute are hosting free educational lectures to help teach care-giving strategies. ‘Staying Me: Maintaining a Sense of Self through Dementia & Parkinson’s disease’ is the subject for the March 13 upcoming meeting.

Having positive caregiver health and well-being is an essential part of care-giving. Dementia experts Susy Favaro, LCSW, and Lori Nisson, LCSW, will provide a variety of ideas and solutions to help caregivers restore balance and maintain a sense of self during the care-giving process. Event space is limited, and reservations are required.

The class will be held at the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., in Phoenix. The class will run 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. To register, call (602) 230-CARE.

NEW RIVER – The New River/Desert Hills Community Association is hosting a recycling event on Saturday, March 7, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Recycle & Donate event will be held at the New River Kiwanis Community Park. Recycle sponsors will be accepting specific items. No hazardous materials will be accepted.

Republic Services will accept cardboard, aluminum cans, plastic bags, and copper and other metals. PROSHRED will accept papers and documents to be shredded. eGreen IT Solutions will accept electronics, including phones, computers, and televisions. Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Office will be accepting drugs for disposal. Deer Valley Recycling Center

will accept steel tin and electronic waste. Maricopa County will accept passenger tires without rims.

Big Brothers Big Sisters will be accepting donations of household products, including clothing and kitchen supplies.

New River Kiwanis will be offering coffee and donuts at their clubhouse in the park.

For more information on Recycle & Donate, visit the New River/Desert Hills Community Association Web site at www.nrdhca.org.

NR/DHCA community recycling event, March 7

Spur Cross hosting Archaelogy ExpoCAVE CREEK – An

Archaeology Expo is planned for Saturday, March 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Learn about the archaeology of the Cave Creek/Spur Cross area through hikes, booths, guest speakers, and live demonstrations at the expo.

The Desert Foothills Chapter of Arizona Archaeological Society, Cave Creek Museum, Desert Awareness Group,

Desert Foothills Land Trust, Verde Valley Archaeology Center, and Liberty Wildlife will all have booths set up at the expo. Pottery and gold panning demonstrations are also planned. Prehistoric artifacts will be on-site, and children’s activities are planned for the day.

Hikes that day include First Mesa, Jewel of the Creek, and Rock Art. The speaker will be Scott Wood, retired Tonto National Forest Archaeologist.

The Desert Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Archaeological Society and the Cave Creek Museum are sponsoring the expo.

For more information and directions to Spur Cross, call the park at (480) 488-6601.

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PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks will wear a black patch with “KAYLA” written on the sleeve in memory of Prescott resident Kayla Mueller. All D-backs uniformed personnel will wear the special patch

during Spring Training games March 3-8. Mueller, a human rights activist, passed away last month while being held captive by the Islamic State in Syria.

“Kayla will always have a special place in the history of Arizona and we are deeply saddened by her loss,” said D-backs President & CEO Derrick Hall. “The way in which she helped others and gave back to the world around her embodied many of the core values of our organization and our players will undoubtedly be proud to wear her name on their sleeves.”

Mueller, 26, attended Tri-City College Prep High School

and then Northern Arizona University, where she studied political science and focused on international issues in and out of the classroom. After graduation, she traveled around the world, volunteering with several humanitarian groups and teaching young children abroad.

Praised for her humility and selflessness, she was held captive for 18 months in Syria before perishing on Feb. 6, 2015. In Kayla’s memory, her parents started a non-profit organization called Kayla’s Hands (www.kaylashands.org) that works to further Kayla’s humanitarian efforts both locally and internationally.

D-Backs to wear special patch in memory of Kayla Mueller

CAREFREE – The basic goal of pruning, when required, should be to reveal and showcase the natural beauty and form of the tree or plant. Good pruning practices also enhance the health of plants and trees.

On Saturday, March 14, Carefree Desert Gardens is pleased to present Steve Priebe, Certified Arborist and past president of the Arizona Community Tree Council. Priebe also worked for the City of Phoenix, Street Transportation Department, managing full-service landscape maintenance on the urban freeways throughout Phoenix.

Priebe’s presentation will focus on the best principles and practices for pruning desert trees and shrubs as promoted by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), the organization that sanctions

certified arborists and certified tree workers. The ISA certifies only those arborists who complete its rigorous six-point credentialing program. He will also share his top priorities for determining if a tree or shrub requires pruning.

The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. and run approximately until noon in the Town Council Chambers located in the U.S. Post Office Building, 100 Easy Street, in Carefree. A $5 (or more) donation is appreciated to support these programs. For more information, call (480) 488-3686.

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Around the Bluhmin’ Town:

JUDY BLUHM

Brrrr it’s cold! In faraway places like Boston, Cleveland, New York, Chicago and Siberia. Oh, and let’s not forget about Florida where our grapefruit is freezing on the trees and places like Tennessee have had their schools closed for a week. We need to stop using up all the salt on our margarita glasses and donate it to these poor frigid places because they are suffering greatly.

Living in Arizona, it is sometimes hard to grasp the wrath of Antarctic weather that has been wreaking havoc on over 120 million Americans, causing them to shiver, shake, and run for cover. Baby, it’s cold outside!

I was born in Cleveland and lived in northern Ohio for the first twenty-six years of my life. I think by the time I was twelve I knew that I was going to move to somewhere warmer. Perhaps it was because I had to walk to school in frigid, windy, lung piercing weather. Or maybe it was because my older brother got frostbite (while walking to school) on both of his ears and they looked like heads of cauliflowers. Ouch!

The below –freezing temperatures have gone to people’s heads. You know things are weird when the mayor of Boston is imploring his residents to “stop jumping out of windows” head first into snowdrifts. What started out as a few brave souls jumping out of windows so they could then grab a shovel and move the piles of snow away from their doors so they could open them – has become a sport. Yes, there have been a whole lot of young people diving out of windows into snow banks! In other words, they have lost their minds!

Have you ever had brain freeze? You know, that sharp, painful sensation from eating ice cream or gulping a cold drink too quickly? It is the cold-rush, cold-stimulus headache, with a scientific name of sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia. Is it possible that all those giddy folks jumping head-first into snow drifts actually are suffering from a form of brain freeze? The mayor shouted on the news, “We are not from Looney Mountain!” Well, not sure what he was talking about, except when the towns-folks are acting “looney,” I guess we can just blame on the freezing temperatures.

Want to buy some snow? A guy in Boston is selling a ten pound box of snow (enough for about twenty snowballs) for the bargain price of $119.00. He said he has placed “hundreds of orders” for the snow, to people living in warm climates. Which makes me think that maybe you don’t have to live in a cold climate to have your brain cells frozen. My relatives in Cleveland posted on Facebook some pretty amazing photos of a “winter festival” being held in a park in sub-zero weather. Oh yea, looks like a fun. Ping pong tables were set up, lots of vendors selling things (like gloves and face-masks) and plenty of Vodka booths where it looked like folks were lined up to “enjoy” the festival. I have an idea. Stay inside! Put on the fire and be sensible!

Cold weather brings with it particular challenges that most of us residing in Arizona will never have to worry about. Cover up the pipes, fire up the snow blower, scrape the windshield, start the car periodically or wrap the battery, throw the salt, shovel the walk-way, turn up the heat, keep a drip of water in the lines…oh my, it’s a whole lot of work. Not to mention turning a Styrofoam ice cooler upside down and cutting a hole in the side for stray animals or throwing the bird seed and suet out for feathered friends. Blanket the horses, bring the chickens into the garage, put boots and a coat on Fido ,and “weather” the storm. Bang ice off the gutters and knock it off any flat roof

before the whole thing collapses. Yes, Dear Readers, we are pretty blessed to have nice weather.

One of my family members in Ohio pointed out that “winter brings out character.” Might be true. But I am certain that winter brings out layers of clothing, goose-down jackets, face masks that only criminals should wear, thermal underwear, ear muffs, hats, wool socks, and sturdy boots. Character? Perhaps while shoveling snow it might feel like “only the tough can endure,” and provide a measure of solace. After all, record-breaking cold spells don’t happen all the time and accepting the “bad” with the good is one way of coping. How else could so many people live through a summer in Phoenix unless it is “balanced” by a wonderful winter?

So when a friend of mine in Ohio writes on Facebook that “weather is not everything” and there are more important things in life than “a warm climate, sunny days and beautiful sunsets,” I have to agree. It is ridiculous to imply that we, living Out West, are somehow shallow because we enjoy sunny, warm days! Of course there are more essential things in life than good weather! There is golf in January, wearing shorts under clear, blue skies, taking walks in seventy degree weather, hiking , playing tennis, or riding a horse on a sunny day! Face masks? Only unless we plan on engaging in a bank robbery! Sunglasses? Required. Winter has arrived and we are ready!

Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local realtor who lives in the Anthem area. Have a story or a comment? Email Judy at [email protected].

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PHOENIX – All kinds of professions – barbers, electricians, taxicab drivers – need government-issued licenses to work in Arizona.

But obtaining those licenses isn’t necessarily easy. Some licenses cost as much as $209, and some require as long as a year of training, according to a new report from the Goldwater Institute.

Arizona has among the most burdensome licensing requirements in the United States, the report said. The result: Fewer low-income workers launch their own businesses here.

The Goldwater Institute, a conservative Phoenix-based think tank, released “Bootstraps Tangled in Red Tape” on Tuesday. The report indicated Arizona’s low-income entrepreneurship rate is at 36 percent, which is below the national average of 38 percent.

In the report, low-income entrepreneurs in Arizona were defined as those earning less than $36,657 a year, a calculation based on U.S. Census data.

These types of workers are important because they spur economic growth and create jobs in industries such as contracting and landscaping, the report said.

“Arizona licenses more than 60 percent of these occupations that tend to be concentrated in low-income entrepreneurship circles,” said Stephen Slivinski, senior research analyst at the W.P. Carey Center for the Study of Economic Liberty. “The problem is Arizona has a lower than average rate of low-income entrepreneurship. Occupational licensing is a large part of this puzzle.”

Slivinski compiled the report using data from the Kauffman Foundation, a Missouri-based nonprofit organization, and the Institute of Justice. The foundation analyzed more than 51 occupations, including tree trimmers, construction workers, cosmetologists and truck drivers. Researchers looked at the

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demographics of low-income entrepreneurs and how licensing burdens affected them.

In the U.S., 29 percent of jobs require a government-issued occupational license. Four decades ago, only 10 percent of jobs required them, the report said. The additional requirements stifle new business creation, according to the Kauffman Foundation.

Morris Kleiner, a professor at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs, joined a panel discussion about the report on Tuesday. He said occupational licensing reduces the number of jobs in the U.S. because it limits the amount of people who can work in those occupations.

“In the case of occupational licensing, what you have is a reverse Robin Hood effect,” he said. “Consumers have to pay more if they want these services — you either get these services from the licensed individual or not at all.”

Access, quality and demand for a particular service drive a lot of these issues in occupational regulation, Kleiner said.

“Certainly, this has become a much more important issue as licensing has grown dramatically in the U.S.,” he said.

Slivinski said occupational licensing is a burden to low-income entrepreneurs.

“Most occupational licensing laws require a great deal of either on-the-job experience or more specifically, educational experience with certain types of degrees, or a certain number of hours as an apprentice,” he said.

Slivinski said states facing this problem should consider transferring to a private licensing agency, which would offer certification similar to a “good housekeeping seal of approval” if the entrepreneur could demonstrate knowledge in a field.

“You would have more opportunities for low-income folks to work their way out of poverty and pull themselves out of poverty by their bootstraps through self-employment,” he said.

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The recent release of Governor Ducey’s proposed budget has caused quite a stir. All of us who value education agree with the Governor that we should do everything in our power to avoid making cuts that will negatively impact classroom instruction; however, his proposed budget does exactly that.

Over the past few weeks, I have heard misinformation and misrepresented data. There is much confusion among parents, teachers, staff, and our community members, but if you look at the facts, you will see that this budget will be felt in the classroom in harmful and devastating ways.

Deer Valley Unified School District (DVUSD) will face approximately $4.5 Million in cuts, if Governor Ducey’s proposal is adopted. The Governor has said that he is using

a “Classrooms First Initiative, prioritizing funding for teachers and classroom instruction and ensuring maximum dollars are spent where learning happens – in the classroom.”

In other words, our $4.5 Million share of the cuts have to be attributed to “non-classroom” expenses. What the Governor fails to realize is that a high level of support which leads to academic excellence also takes place every day outside of our classrooms.

This support includes: Librarians who further children’s reading and academic goals; Counselors who help children meet their social and emotional needs, so they are prepared to learn; Academic Facilitators, who help teachers – especially our newest teachers – utilize the most effective instructional practices that lead to student achievement; Nurses who ensure children are quickly and accurately evaluated when sick; Nutrition staff who provide students with healthy food; Principals who guide teachers and staff, meet with parents, and keep a school running smoothly; Custodians and Maintenance Staff who make sure our facilities are safe

and sanitary; Human Resources employees who hire teachers and school support staff; Bus Drivers who deliver children safely to school; Payroll staff who issue paychecks; and, even the electricity and air-conditioning which allow us to provide an adequate learning environment.

DVUSD educates 34,000 students every day and spans 367 square miles. If we were a for-profit business, we would be considered a large organization and would need all of the functions that a large business would need. Our District leadership works on a tighter budget than a business, while still performing all of the functions necessary to an organization that serves as many families as we do.

The Governor has said that he wants to promote fiscal responsibility. We have been recognized for our efficiency in the School District Spending Report as calculated by the Arizona Office of the Auditor General. DVUSD spends almost 5% more on instruction than the state average. The report also shows that although DVUSD receives less funding per student than our peer districts, the percentage of dollars spent in the classroom is higher than

our peer districts. Furthermore, Arizona’s education system is already underfunded when compared to the rest of the nation. If Arizona funded an equivalent of the national average per pupil, Arizona’s classroom percentage would far exceed the 61% goal set by the Governor.

For the past seven years, DVUSD has cut more than $56 Million from our budget. We have passionate, hard-working teachers who deserve to make a higher wage, but budget cuts have prevented any sustainable wage increases for several years. We have eliminated administrative positions, conserved energy, repurposed a school, and cut staff from our HR, Facilities, and Transportation departments. We have worked hard to keep cuts from negatively impacting our classrooms, but we are running out of places to cut.

If this budget is passed, the percentage of dollars being spent “in the classroom” would show an increase, but the facts are that no additional dollars will be added to fund classroom instruction. The Governor is simply taking that money and moving it to other areas he favors, including charter schools.

The discussion on administrative spending must

change. It cannot be just about percentages. It must be refocused on dollars per student, educational expectations, and the value that all employees and non-classroom support bring to the continued academic excellence throughout DVUSD and across Arizona.

Our Governing Board and I stand united against the Governor’s proposed budget. I implore our stakeholders and anyone who values education to read the proposal, think about the impact, and ask yourself if this plan is truly what is best for our students. The facts will show you that this budget proposal will have a negative impact in our classrooms.

Share this letter, so others will know the facts. Make phone calls. Contact the Governor’s office and your legislators directly. Sign up for the “Request to Speak” system that allows you to comment on specific bills including the Governor’s budget. You can read about these resources on our website at www.dvusd.org.

I strongly encourage you to use your voice to make a difference in the lives of students.

Dr. James R. Veitenheimer, Superintendent, Deer Valley Unified School District

Arizona governor Doug Ducey has proposed a budget that will change current education funding. Following are two letters from educators detailing objections to these changes.

letters to the editor

Letter from DVUSD superintendent to

community

To the Members of the Arizona State Senate, House of Representatives, and the People they serve:

As public school leaders throughout Arizona, we are deeply concerned with the Executive Budget Proposal put forth by Governor Ducey. For the past six years, in order to balance the state budget, the majority of Arizona’s classrooms have been shortchanged by the actions of our elected officials. During this time, classroom teachers, principals and district leaders have been burdened with ever increasing requirements that further erode the instructional time and direct services available to our classrooms.

To this end, we ask you to

adopt a budget that does not cut funding to K-12 district schools.

Previous reductions to our budgets have included: • full day kindergarten - a

classroom expense, • instructional materials funds -

a classroom expense,• failure to fund inflation–

which would have helped with classroom expenses. The Executive Budget

Proposal reduces the funding to districts, and the students they serve, by an estimated $120 per student. For a vast number of districts, the funds slated to be cut in the Executive Budget Proposal already have been transferred into paying for “in the classroom” staff and services. Many districts across

the state use these funds to provide the staff and materials for classroom programs, including full day kindergarten, a critical investment not funded by the legislature. Reducing this funding is taking money out of the classroom and out of services to students.

Many of the dollars remaining in non-classroom categories are subject to limitations and regulations by funding sources. Other non-classroom funds pay for services whose fees are fixed, such as utilities and technology licensing. As a result, reductions in this funding will be reflected in reduced hours or layoffs for essential staff, such as: • crossing guards and security

staff,• transportation workers who

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maintain and drive school buses,

• nurses who care for vulnerable students,

• psychologists who work with students with special needs,

• custodians who keep schools clean,

• maintenance workers who keep the classrooms and buildings functional, and

• office staff and district supervisors, assistant principals and teacher trainers.While not technically in

the classroom, these are vital services utilized by parents, students and staff members and cuts will directly affect the teaching and learning environment in our schools.

The well-being of our State and potential of its citizens is threatened by the failure to adequately invest in the development of ALL our young people. We are sharing our concerns about the Executive Budget Proposal with our elected representatives and the communities we serve. The proposed reductions, if enacted, will effect student achievement, student health, and campus security. By any measure, the proposed cuts will have an overall detrimental impact on student success, making the mission of educating Arizona’s youth even more challenging.

The opinions expressed in this letter represent the views of more than 233 public school superintendents and leaders listed below. For further information, contact the Arizona School Administrators, Inc. at 602-252-0361 or www.azsa.org.

Signees to this letter included Dr. Jennifer Johnson from the Arizona Dept. of Education, Dr. Debbi Burdick from the Cave Creek Unified School District, and Dr. James Veitenheimer of the Deer Valley Unified School District.

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NEW RIVER – After 28 years as an automotive technician, owning a chicken farm in Arizona was the last thing Dave Jordan thought he would be doing.

“It started out as a hobby,” said Jordan, owner at Two Wash Ranch in New River.

Having relocated to the desert to escape Chicago’s icy winters, Jordan, 48, purchased a plot of land, with no clear goals in mind.

“I didn’t buy this place to become a farm,” Jordan. “I bought it as a piece of land and had a couple chickens of my own.”

But, as Jordan explained, some people just can’t stop at one or two chickens.

“As it would be, most people who get a few chickens buy a few more, buy a few more, buy a few more,” said Jordan, as he leaned against the wall of a metal shipping container, knee bent, with the toe of his dusty leather boot propped on the concrete floor.

“Then all of a sudden you’ve got too many eggs,” Jordan said.

After buying his property in 1999, and acquiring multiple chickens, Jordan took the advice of a local farmer and started selling his eggs at farmers’ markets. Skeptical at first, Jordan soon saw his excess eggs turning into money.

Pretty soon his eggs were in demand at the Downtown Phoenix Public Market, where he says they would sell out in less than an hour.

“One day I stopped at Binkley’s,” said Jordan, who wanted to see whether Kevin Binkley, owner and chef of the multi award-winning restaurant wanted to buy some of his eggs.

“And he did,” Jordan said with a smile.

But the demand of doing farmer’s markets and selling to restaurants wasn’t working out, so he decided to shift his focus.

“I decided to go toward the restaurant end,” Jordan said. After a couple high-end Valley restaurants asked if he could sell chicken for meat, he said, ‘Well,

I’ll give it a try.” And, as Jordan said, “that just

took off.”While he loves his job, he says

it’s not for everyone.“‘Oh, I would love to have

a little farm,’” Jordan said, making reference to people who romanticize about the idea of owning a farm.

“Yes, you have your little garden,” he said. “But you just have no idea what it takes.”

As his girlfriend of three years, Nikki Buchanan is all too familiar with what it takes.

“He said, ‘You know, the farm and I are a package. I can’t be separated from the farm, so you’re going to have to understand everything that entails,” Buchanan said as she recalled their pre-dating conversation. “‘You may think you love me, but this farm is all wrapped up in who I am and it’ll all go together.’”

Admittedly, Buchanan, former food critic-turned English teacher, thought she understood what it all entailed. It wasn’t until they started dating that she finally realized how it all worked.

“We just went on our first vacation last year,” Buchanan said. “Two days at the beach in California.”

Buchanan equates owning and operating a farm to having children.

“Before people have a baby, people who have children say to them, ‘Your whole life is going to change,’” Buchanan said. “The parents to-be always say, ‘Oh, I know! I’m really ready for that,’ and they’re not. Because they don’t understand what it really means.”

And, like dating a farmer, Buchanan said, they will never really understand the responsibility until it happens.

While Jordan’s main focus is currently chickens, he is still able to spend time doing what he loves the most: growing vegetables.

“To be honest with you, the chickens pay the bills, but what I love is growing the vegetables, being in the earth – the peace, being connected to it,” he said.

“(Jordan’s) garlic is just

phenomenal,” said Chris Lenza, executive chef at Cafe Allegro at the Musical Instrument Museum.

For Jordan, being a farmer is more than just a job: It’s a lifestyle. Although working 15-hour days, seven days a week is endlessly tiring, he finds it incredibly rewarding.

“I give all the chefs the same chicken and seeing the chefs make such different creations with it, it’s like giving them

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Chickens, eggs, and farming at Two Wash Ranch

a canvas and they all paint a

different picture,” Jordan said.

“It’s really rewarding for me

to see that.”

Jordan’s chicken, eggs and

select vegetables are currently on

the menu at several restaurants

across the Valley including St.

Francis, The Breadfruit and

Quiessence (Phoenix), Virtù,

FnB and Café Allegro at MIM

(Scottsdale), and Binkley’s

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LITCHFIELD PARK – This weekend, fine art will be at the forefront at the 17th Annual Litchfield Park Art & Culinary Festival, along with music, fine wines, and unique food. The festival will be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8. Admission and parking are free.

Festival organizers report that the tree-lined streets of downtown Litchfield Park will close to make room for over 200 art and culinary booths, transforming the luxurious resort community into a vibrant street scene bursting with colorful art, lively music, and specialty food and drinks.

The festival will offer a wide variety of original arts and crafts, ranging from functional to decorative, and contemporary to Native American. Janet Blumenthal will be the featured artist.

Festival highlights include celebrity chef demonstrations, live musical performances, and wine tastings. Chefs from the Wigwam Resort will be on hand, as well as local celebrity chefs, performing culinary demonstrations. Eddie Mattney of ‘Eddie’s House’ will be attending the festival.

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SCOTTSDALE – The members at Mirabel Golf Club recently hosted a Ladies’ Luncheon and food drive to benefit the Snack Pack program at the Foothills Food Bank. Through their efforts, the luncheon and a food drive at the club brought in $21,500 and 225 pounds of food.

“Thanks to the continued generosity of the women at Mirabel, many kids that rely on their schools to provide breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday will have nutritious meals over the weekend through the Snack Pack program,” said Angie Dietrick, Mirabel

member and one of the event’s organizers.

The Snack Pack program at the Foothills Food Bank provides food items for preschool, grade school, and high school students to take home with them each weekend. The program aims to help students who may be without food when they are not at school and benefit from free or reduced lunch costs.

In addition to supporting the Foothills Food Bank, Mirabel members organize a number of events and fundraisers throughout the year to support a variety of local nonprofit organizations.

Golf club members raise over $21,000 for food bank

SCOTTSDALE – Two Cactus Shadows High School students have been chosen as National Merit Scholarship Finalists. Students Jeri Glickman and Sam Slack have been chosen from 16,000 Semifinalists named September 2014 to have met all requirements to advance to Finalist standing in the competition.

The National Merit Scholarship Program recognizes high school students who have taken the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test and who meet participation requirements. Students are chosen as Finalists based on their abilities, skills, and accomplishments. The National Merit program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955.

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The purposes of art are to create thought-provoking discussion, awaken possibilities, and inspire the community. It’s with this spirit local award-winning artist Renee Palmer-Jones is opening The Spur Cross Art Gallery in Cave Creek. The venture promises a dazzling combination of great food, cutting-edge art from local artists, ongoing community art events, and open space for lively discussions.

The rooftop of the Spur Cross Gallery, on the corner of Cave Creek and Spur Cross Roads in Cave Creek, is managed by Joe Martini of Wild, Wild West BBQ and is known as “The Top of the Creek,” where breathtaking views of the Spur Cross Preservation Area stretch majestically across the north horizon, as you enjoy great Bar-B-Q with a cool beer or glass of wine. Wild, Wild West BBQ offers daily cuisine on location as well as catering for special events on site and for customers at home or their chosen location.

The co-op art gallery, Spur Cross Art Gallery, managed by Renee Palmer-Jones, offers gallery space for local artists to exhibit and sell their art. Every two months the gallery will sponsor an exhibit anchored by a common theme. The opening

exhibit titled, “It’s All About The Color,” will première the gallery space with a selection of Renee’s most dynamically color charged paintings. Her work will serve to anchor each new exhibit throughout the year. A theme reception will be held at the opening of each new exhibit.

Sponsored community events are planned each month to introduce the community to local artists and their work.

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Renee shares, “The vision for the gallery’s future is to create an active, working space where artists can exhibit, meet community members and nurture a vibrant and interesting space for the exchange of ideas.”

Artists interested in showing and selling their work are invited to contact Renee at [email protected]. The community is invited to the grand opening in March.

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A jigsaw puzzle can be put together in many different ways. Some start with the edges, while others focus on distinguishable objects. In the end, it’s a pleasant process of time spent in a non-too-complicated exercise. “Focus” from Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, the team behind 2011’s “Crazy, Stupid, Love,” has this same quality. It’s an enjoyable though unbalanced caper and con artist film that has undeniable coolness but unfortunately struggles to find direction with the chemistry of the leads and narrative structure to make it as memorable an experience as it might have been.

Nicky (Will Smith) is a con artist who runs a team of pickpockets and scam artists during the week of the Superbowl in New Orleans. It’s the perfect gig for the group to make a few easy million dollars taking advantage of gullible and ignorant tourists. Jess (Margot Robbie) is a rookie thief who tries to swindle Nicky with a blundered ploy that he easily identifies. Jess becomes enamored with Nicky’s abilities and tracks him down in an effort to learn and be trained by him. Nicky, living by the crooks rule of never letting heart get involved in business, allows Jess into his group but leaves her when things get too serious.

Chemistry, especially in a film like “Focus,” plays an integral aspect in the execution of the

film. Take for instance Faye Dunaway and Steve McQueen in 1968’s “The Thomas Crown Affair,” a film that is a clear influence here, where a major part of what makes that film work so well is the undeniable chemistry between the leads. Will Smith and Margot Robbie’s relationship at times comes off natural, while other times it feels forced and flat. When it works in early scenes where the two actors are given time to share the screen in moments of flirtation and playful charm without clear insight into their intentions, the film builds a chemistry that assists the distrusting qualities of a story about deceitful con artists.

However, as the film progresses and the mystery is slighted for a lazy love story, the chemistry of the actors is lost amongst a story that feels confused with the directions it wants to take, though it’s easy to see what the film wanted to be, especially in

a scene involving Nicky and an egocentric gambler (BD Wong). The moment plays out with building tension, two gamblers who care less about risk than they do about their ego, lending Will Smith the opportunity to be conflicted rather than cool and the narrative to embody the confidence and cunning qualities of the con artist it portrays.

Will Smith still has an indisputable charisma. Whether his cool, calm, and comedic

demeanor in every situation, serious or otherwise, or the emotional intensity that he accompanies with teary-eyed sensitivity, it’s never a stretch for him to play these composed yet emotionally guarded characters. Margot Robbie makes a great femme fatale here but she also shines during emotional moments when her character becomes vulnerable to Nicky. Robbie has been consistently good in her short film career so far.

“Focus” has a slick and crafty quality initially but unfortunately stalls in the second half and succumbs to repeating many of the scenes it already utilized to establish the motivations in the beginning. Though Will Smith and Margot Robbie are interesting to watch, a weak narrative undermines the chemistry that could have elevated this film above some of the flaws it falters into.

MONTE YAZZIEMOVIE COLUMNIST

FocusDir: Glenn Ficarra and John RequaStarring: Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Adrian Martinez, Gerald McRaney, Rodrigo Santoro, and BD WongMonte’s Rating: 2.75 out of 5.00


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Community Theater’s latest productions opens Friday, March 6. Shows will run March 6-15.

“The Curious Savage” is a humorous drama featuring Pat Drapac as Mrs. Savage, along with a talented cast and crew, including some past prestigious ariZoni award and National Youth Arts nominees and recipients: Director Barbara Surloff, Chris Martinez as Dr. Emmett, and Scott Sims as Jeff, Becky Bell as Mrs. Paddy, Thomas Graca as Hannibal, Edmund Worden as Titus, and Jenna Spets as Lily Belle. Also in the cast are Cassie Ellis as Florence, Abigail Marshall as Fairy May, Paula Frank as Miss Willie, Eric Olsen as Samuel, and Colin Martinez as John Thomas. Thomas Frank is Swing, Janette Wyatt is Co-Director, Stage Manager is Will Rippenkroeger, and Producer is Nena Rippenkroeger.

‘The Curious Savage’ is described as a feel-good play filled with heart in its contrasts of avarice with generosity. Ethel Savage, a new widow, has been left with a substantial fortune for which her three grown children – a senator, a judge, and a gold-digger of a daughter, are intent on keeping her from disposing any way she chooses. So they conspire to have her committed to a private sanatorium known

as ‘The Cloisters.’ There, Ethel is left to work out how she will deal with her spiteful offspring, while getting to know five colorful characters who are long-term patients in the same facility – Hannibal, who plays the violin with force and gusto and a total lack of talent; Jeffrey, whose imaginary facial scars have disfigured his mind, not his body; Florence, who is convinced her dead little boy is still alive; Fairy May, a remarkably plain girl with romantic fantasies; and Mrs. Paddy, who paints, but has little to say beyond her list of hates. Despite the revelations about these “guests’” past lives, they are charming and use a rather whimsical logic to

keep a hurtful world outside. Eventually, they all appear saner than those outside the walls of the institution.

For advance purchase tickets, go to www.StarlightCommunityTheater.com. Performances will be held at the Starlight theater, 1611 W Whispering Wind Dr #160, in Phoenix.

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Cave Creek ‘Homes Through Time’ tour happening March 15CAVE CREEK – Mark your

calendar for Sunday, March 15, to attend Cave Creek Museum’s “Homes Through Time” Home Tour. This Museum fundraiser takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This year’s tour features four unique homes that range from Western traditional to unconventional, as well as a prehistoric Hohokam homesite. Homes on the tour include:

Emoff Home: The soaring ceilings and sweeping arcs of this multi-level home seem inspired by the nearby Carefree airport, nurturing the homeowners’ love of flight. Built in 1989 and renovated for modern times, this spacious, contemporary home features a dramatic arched roof with towering walls of window on the north and south ends, framing spectacular views of nearby mountains and the unusual rock formations that make up the Boulders Resort.

Galgano Home: Your shoulders will relax as you enter this warm, welcoming home on Peaceful

Place. The garden gate opens to an oasis of lush landscaping, expansive views, and quiet corners created among large spaces, all exquisitely designed and crafted by superb artisans.

Snider Home: The street address on Panaroma Drive says it all about this elegant southwestern home, perched on the upper slopes of Cave Creek. Feel immediately welcome as you enter the intimate courtyard, cross the threshold, and discover the magic within.

Schubert Home: This Carefree home features unique European architecture and spectacular views of the world-famous Boulders. Details abound in the home, exuding warmth and welcome. Gardens and patios offer intimacy and color to the heart and soul.

Blue Wash Ruins on Casanova Property: Your imagination takes you back 1,000 years or more as you envision the full homes made by the prehistoric Hohokam people who lived at the Blue Wash site, located on private property. Frank Casanova spent more than four decades

mapping and excavating this archaeological site behind Tonto Hills. The site has spectacular views, and comfortable walking shoes will be necessary to access the ruins, which are a short walk down a dirt road.

The Museum will provide a pamphlet that serves as your ticket and includes the history and a detailed description of each home. On-site docents will point out additional aspects of each home and the ruins, and provide

additional information of interest. Tickets can be purchased online

at www.cavecreekmuseum.org, at the Museum, 6140 Skyline Drive, or with credit card by phone. The Museum also will open early at 8 a.m. on Sunday, March 15 to sell tickets. Tickets will not be available at the homes.

Tickets cost $35 per person through March 11. After March 11, tickets cost $40 per person.

No pets, food or beverages, or photography will be allowed within the homes and no children under the age of 12 will be admitted. ome of the homes are on uneven terrain and may not be handicap accessible.

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His true passion was finding, restoring, and creating mechanical projects from hot rods, planes, boats, and motorcycles and rock climbers.

John made friends everywhere he went. He was always the life of the party and had the family gift of telling stories. He was dearly loved and will be missed by many. He is now with his departed loved ones: his parents, sister Joette Conley, and brother Jim Tate, along with many others.

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NVSO presenting ‘The Planets’PHOENIX – North Valley

Symphony Orchestra is presenting its third orchestral performance of the 2014-15 season. The concert “The Planets” will be happening Saturday, March 14, 7 p.m. at North Canyon High School Auditorium, 1700 E. Union Hills Drive.

The concert includes a multi-media presentation of stunning photos taken of the planets by NASA during the entire seven movement suite of Holst’s The Planets. Additionally, in collaboration with the Challenger Space Center in Peoria, the lobby will feature a scale model display of the planets in our

solar system – Jupiter is 16 feet in diameter! During an extended intermission, NVSO Music Di-rector Kevin Kozacek will offer a ‘conductor’s chat’ explaining The Planets.

The concert will open with Liszt’s Prometheus, a symphonic poem based on the Greek myth detail-ing the Titan Prometheus’ theft of fire from the gods. In addition to the adult orchestra’s performances, NVSO is proud to feature the talented NVSO Youth Orchestra during the first half of the concert playing Soon Hee Newbold’s Equuleus, and Sue Roberts’ The Pleiades.

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our three-season existence,” says Kozacek. “It will be a fulfilling evening for not only classical music lovers, but also for science-minded individuals and students who are interested in the planets in our solar system. Blending the music with a visual presentation will provide enjoyment for all audience members. Every piece performed was carefully chosen to reflect the Greek mythology and astrological theme of the con-cert.”

NVSO ticket prices are $5 each concert. Purchase tickets at NVSO’s Web site, www.northvalleysymphony.org or reserve tickets at will-call by calling (623) 980-4628.


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NORTH VALLEY – The Maricopa County Department of Transportation is currently updating the Transportation System Plan (TSP 2035). Hundreds of Maricopa County residents have come out to participate in public meetings to give their input on potential transportation improvement projects. MCDOT’s series of public meetings will continue through mid-March in different locations throughout the County. Additionally, the public can provide comments through MCDOT’s interactive TSP 2035 website through the end of April.

“The County is committed to involving community members in the transportation planning process,” said Steve Chucri,

Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. “Engaging residents and businesses on key transportation issues is important to the success of the TSP 2035 and will ensure the project has broad community support.”

The TSP 2035 is a comprehensive blueprint that guides long range transportation project priorities and the management and investment in Maricopa County’s transportation system. Two separate series of public input meetings will be conducted at critical milestones in the TSP 2035 process. The first round of public input meetings currently underway provide the public with an opportunity to comment on a range of topics

including traffic safety, future roadway needs, bicycle and pedestrian connectivity projects, roadway maintenance, traffic management, and intelligent transportation systems.

The second and final series of public input meetings (currently slated for February/March 2016) are conducted during the Plan Development Phase and will present the findings and recommendations of the draft TSP 2035 and include opportunity for additional public comments and discussion.

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In addition to attending public input meetings, there are many ways County residents can get involved in the process:• Visit the project Web site

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NORTH VALLEY – Arizona lawmakers have once again rejected a potential law banning texting while driving. SB1102 would have levied fines on drivers caught texting while driving, with increased penalties for texting drivers involved in car accidents.

Opponents of SB1102 called it unnecessary, citing distracted-driving laws that already exist in Arizona; texting falls under the “distracted” heading as a ticketable offense. However, the majority of the country has both distracted-driving laws and specific bans on texting. SB1102 sponsor Steve Farley

has compared texting and driving to drinking and driving, noting how much legislation DUIs have garnered.

While the ban may not have passed, drivers could still be risking a fine if they choose to text and drive. The Department of Public Safety can and does pull over drivers who are seen texting at the wheel.

A texting while driving ban could see new life next year. Farley has sponsored a bill banning texting while driving for nine consecutive legislative sessions, so he may sponsor another ban in the next session.

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Scottsdale woman honored with ‘Live Your Dream’ awardSCOTTSDALE – On Feb. 17,

the Soroptimist International of Saguaro Foothills ‘Live Your Dream’ award of $2,500 was given to Dawn Taylor of Scottsdale.

This prestigious award goes to a working woman who is a head of household, raising her children or supporting her parents, and going to school (working towards a degree or a vocational skill). The money is hers to use as she needs to improve the standard of living or herself and her family. This year’s award went to Dawn Taylor, a single mother with a 3-year-old son who has autism. Dawn attends Scottsdale Community College full-time and will graduate in May of this year. She plans to attend ASU to complete her college degree.

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ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT1616 WEST ADAMS STREETPHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NOS. 16-117641, 16-117642, 16-117643, & 16-117644PERPETUAL RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENTS

Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the state of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein called ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 W. Adams, Room

434B, Phoenix, Arizona, perpetual right of way easements for the purpose of a Public Road and Underground Utilities including Slope and Drainage areas situated in Maricopa County to wit:

SALE NO. 16-117641 (Public Road and Underground Utilities including Slope and Drainage areas) TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, G&SRB&M, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONAPARCEL: M&B THRU W2SWSW, SECTION 16. CONTAINING 2.46 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.PARCEL: M&B THRU E2SESE, SECTION 17. CONTAINING 0.05 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.PARCEL: M&B THRU W2W2NWNW, SECTION 21. CONTAINING 2.96 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

BENEFICIARY: PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS, PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS (INDEMNITY SELECTIONS)

Said right of way easement has been valued at $514,454.00 and consists of 5.47 acres, more or less.SALE NO. 16-117642 (Public Underground Utilities)

TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, G&SRM, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONAPARCEL: M&B THRU NWNWSWNE; W2W2NW, SECTION 20 CONTAINING 1.09 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

BENEFICIARY: PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS (INDEMNITY SELECTIONS)Said right of way easement has been valued at $43,600.00 and consists of 1.09 acres, more or less.

SALE NO. 16-117643 (Public Underground Utilities) TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, G&SRM, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONAPARCEL: M&B THRU W2W2SE, SECTION 18 CONTAINING 0.58 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.


SALE NO. 16-117644 (Public Road and Underground Utilities including Slope and Drainage areas) TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, G&SRM, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONAPARCEL: M&B THRU SWSWSW, SECTION 17. CONTAINING 0.75 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.PARCEL: M&B THRU S2S2SE, SECTION 18. CONTAINING 4.27 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.PARCEL: M&B IN NW, SECTION 20. CONTAINING 4.82 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.


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

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

The complete files associated with the described land are open to public inspection at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Rights of Way Section of the Real

Estate Division of ASLD at (602) 542-4098. This auction notice is available on the ASLD’s web site at www.azland.gov.Each potential bidder must show ASLD’s representative a cashier’s check made payable to the Arizona State Land Department in the amount specified

under Terms of Sale Paragraph (A) below.TERMS OF SALE FOR 16-117641:

(A) At the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) The value of the right of way, which is $514,454.00; (2) A Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the value of the right of way, which is $15,434.00; (3) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is

$2,500.00; (4) Reimbursable Appraisal Fee, which is $1,600.00. The total amount due at the time of sale is $533,988.00 (less $4,100.00 if the successful bidder is the applicant for a total amount due of $529,888.00).

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

(C) No Selling and Administrative Fee shall be collected by ASLD if the successful bidder at auction is the beneficiary of the land trust.(D) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder shall be required to pay the actual legal advertising cost, less the amount paid under (A)(3)

above.TERMS OF SALE FOR 16-117642:

(A) At the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) The value of the right of way, which is $43,600.00; (2) A Sell-ing and Administrative Fee of 3% of the value of the right of way, which is $1,308.00; (3) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00; (4) Reimbursable Appraisal Fee, which is $1,600.00. The total amount due at the time of sale is $49,008.00 (less $4,100.00 if the successful bidder is the

applicant for a total amount due of $44,908.00).(B) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder must pay the full balance of the amount bid for the right of way and pay a Selling and Ad-

ministrative Fee of 3% of the purchase price for the right of way, less the amount paid under (A) (2) above.(C) No Selling and Administrative Fee shall be collected by ASLD if the successful bidder at auction is the beneficiary of the land trust.

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

TERMS OF SALE FOR 16-117643:(A) At the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) The value of the right of way, which is $23,200.00; (2) A

Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the value of the right of way, which is $696.00; (3) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00; (4) Reimbursable Appraisal Fee, which is $1,600.00. The total amount due at the time of sale is $27,996.00 (less $4,100.00 if the successful bidder is the

applicant for a total amount due of $23,896.00).(B) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder must pay the full balance of the amount bid for the right of way and pay a Selling and Ad-

ministrative Fee of 3% of the purchase price for the right of way, less the amount paid under (A) (2) above.(C) No Selling and Administrative Fee shall be collected by ASLD if the successful bidder at auction is the beneficiary of the land trust.

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

TERMS OF SALE FOR 16-117644:(A) At the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) The value of the right of way, which is $974,160.00; (2) A Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the value of the right of way, which is $29,225.00; (3) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is

$2,500.00; (4) Reimbursable Appraisal Fee, which is $2,200.00. The total amount due at the time of sale is $1,008,085.00 (less $4,700.00 if the successful bidder is the applicant for a total amount due of $1,003,385.00).

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

(C) No Selling and Administrative Fee shall be collected by ASLD if the successful bidder at auction is the beneficiary of the land trust.(D) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder shall be required to pay the actual legal advertising cost, less the amount paid under (A)(3)

above.BIDDING INFORMATION FOR SALE NOS. 16-117641, 16-117642, 16-117643, & 16-117644:

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

will not be considered.(B) All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction and that their representative is autho-rized to bid and bind the bidder. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the records of local jurisdictions and public agencies regarding this property.

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

37 and the Rules of ASLD.(D) If the successful bidder fails to complete the payment as stated in the auction notice together with the additional required fees within 30 days from the

auction date, all amounts paid at the time of auction by the successful bidder will be forfeited.(E) In the event of forfeiture, the ASLD Commissioner may declare that the bid placed before the final bid accepted is the highest bid, and that the bidder

has five (5) days after notification by ASLD to pay by cashier’s check all amounts due.GENERAL INFORMATION:

The ASLD may cancel this auction in whole or in part at any time prior to the acceptance of a final bid.A protest to either sale must be filed within 30 days after the first day of publication of this announcement and in accordance with A.R.S. §37-301.

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

Ruben Ojeda(for) David Trimble

Acting State Land CommissionerFebruary 12, 2015



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APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL MARCH 9, 2015

The Honorable Senator Katie Hobbs, will appoint the next Commissioner for the term beginning in 2015 and expiring January 31, 2020. The candidates for Commissioner must meet the following criteria:

• Shall not be a member of the Democrat Party and shall reside outside of Maricopa County

• Shall have been registered to vote continuously recorded for at least five years immediately preceding appointment with the same political party or as an independent;

• Shall be committed to enforcing the Act in an honest, independent and impartial fashion and to seeking to uphold public confidence in the integrity of the electoral system;

• Shall be a qualified elector who has not, in the previous five years in this state, been appointed to, been elected to, or run for any public office, including precinct committeeman, or served as an officer of a political party;

• No commissioner, during his or her tenure or for three years thereafter, shall seek or hold any other public office, serve as an officer of any political committee, or employ or be employed as a lobbyist.

Arizonans outside of Maricopa County interested in applying to serve on the commission may obtain an application online at www.azcleanelections.gov. Applicants may also receive an application in the mail by contacting Paula Thomas, Citizens Clean Elections Commission at (602) 364-3477 or 1-877-631-8891. Applications will be accepted until Monday, March 9, 2015 at 5:00 p.m.

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NOTICESARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR Name: PEAKS 360 LLC/L-1979421-6. The address of the known place of business is:1638 W Dion Dr Anthem, AZ 85086. The name and street address of the Statutory Agent is: Mary R Wildmann, 1638 W Dion Dr Anthem, AZ 85086. Management of the limited liability company is reserved to the members. The names and addresses of each person who is a member are: Robert S Wildmann - Member 1638 W Dion Dr Anthem, AZ 85086 Mary R Wildmann 1638 W Dion Dr Anthem, AZ 85086 3/4

Looking for men and ladies, beginners or experienced who would like to play mah jongg at the Anthem Civic Bldg. Call Nancy after 6pm. 623-465-9317 for info.

Al-anon Meetings in Anthem. Mondays 12pm St Rose Parish. 2825 W Rose Canyon Circle. S/W corner of Daisy Mtn & Meridian.

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AUTOS 2002 Chevy S10 Crew Cab: V-6 engine, 4WD, 88,247 original miles, one owner, service records available, excellent condition, cold A/C, cloth interior like new, runs great. $8,000 obo. Call Mike 623-910-1062, Anthem, leave a message.

2000 Chevy Malibu, 4 door, good runner, new air conditioner, good tires. $1400 obo. 623-374-0263 2/18

WANTED: 190SL, 230SL, 280SL Mercedes or other pre-1972 Foreign Sportscar or Convertible. Porsche, Jaguar, Ferrari, etc. ANY CONDITION! FAIR OFFERS! Mike 520-977-1110, FINDER FEE PAID! (AzCAN)

1964 to 1972 classic sports car, muscle car wanted by private party running or not. 480-518-4023

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US CENSUS BUREAU. Seeking Enumerators/Crew Leaders for temp work in Anthem, Carefree, Cave Creek, North Scottsdale and other areas, paying $16.25--$17.75 per hour. To apply, call 1-800-361-6891. The Federal Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 3/4

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Marten Transport, a Leading Refrigerated carrier, is now hiring in the phoenix area for: Driver Development Coordinator. Highly competitive pay based on exp. Great benefits including UMR Medical, Delta Dental, 401k (after 90 days). Apply online today: www.marten.com/careers.html EEOE functioning under an AAP.

NAVAJO Hiring CDL-A Truck Drivers. Plenty of miles! No-Touch freight, new equipment, great benefits! 6 mo. recent tractor/trailer experience in last three years. Navajo 866-535-6925.

CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS. Great hometime. Get paid daily or weekly. Consistent miles. Pay incentive & benefits! Become a Knight of the Road. 855-876-6079. Knight Refrigerated.

GTI NOW HIRING! Top pay for CDL A drivers! Dry Van or Reefer, you choose! Frequent time at home. Well-appointed trucks. EOE. 866-837-5997. GordonCareers.com.DRIVERS: Need CDL A or B, to relocate vehicles from and to various locations throughout U.S. No forced dispatch. We specialize in continuation trips to reduce deadhead!!! 1-800-501-3783 or www.mamotransportation.com under Careers

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MISC WANTEDWanted: CASH PAID for guns, wagon wheels, wagons, anvils, wooden barrels, western antiques. 623-742-0369/ 602-214-5692

PETS & SUPPLIESYorkie (5 yr)and Maltese-Yorkies (6 mo. & 16 mo.) favorably priced to excellent forever homes. Adorable, sweet, loving and paper trained. No puppy mills or backyard breeders need call. 623-465-9116

Lovebirds, peach-faced, beautiful greens and blues, healthy $40 Raised locally in outdoor aviaries. 623 465-9116 Rattlesnake 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]

RVS Pop-Up Travel Trailer. 2007 Fleetwood Santa Fe. Excellent Condition. Garage Stored. Used only 7 times. Fully loaded including air conditioning. $7500. Contact Richard 602-803-6334. [email protected]

SERVICES OFFEREDIn-home sessions by experienced, certified teacher. Various grades and subjects. Give your student support for school success by starting off the second semester with a tutor.. Call Michele 602-292-3305

Need a Bartender? Parties, Weddings, and Other Events. Reasonable Rates & Friendly Service! Dayanna Cavallo. Az Liquor Law Certified Call: 623-687-1242 [email protected]

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RENTALSHEALTHY RENTAL HOUSE WANTED. Far-northern Phoenix metro area (Cave Creek, Carefree, New River, Rio Verde, far-north Phoenix or Scottsdale). For one person (1+ BR, 500+ SF, guesthouse? casita? or other type of detached house), longer-term, low-toxicity, no smart meter (or opt out and I pay costs). Prefer electric heat and appliances, and lower-density neighborhood. Bob, 480-440-3869

LAND FOR SALENEW RIVER LAND SALE. 1 to 21 acres starting at 35k. Underground water & electrical to most lots. 360 degree Sonoran Desert views. North side of Gavilan Peak. Call 623-680-1017

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