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GOVERNMENT:Carefree considers adoption of 2013

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SPORTS:North Valley club squad goes 6-5 in

2012 Volleyball Festival

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OTHER :• Editorial Page 17

• Service Directory 18

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SAFETY: Grant gives Black Canyon

Fire Department new rescue tool

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BUILDING continued on page 8

Marc Buckhout/The Foothills FocusThe World Adult Kickball Association offers six leagues around the Valley including one at Victory Lane Sports Complex, located just south of Pinnacle Peak at 43rd Ave. and at Horizon Park, located just south of Bell Road on 56th St.

File PhotoThe Anthem Community Council voted by a 7-0 margin at the June 27 Anthem Community Council meeting to approve the purchase of 3701 W. Anthem Way. The building, a $2.3 million purchase, will be used for a variety of purposes from providing office space for Anthem staff, to a welcome center for the community, as well as law enforcement personnel.

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In six leagues across the Valley and a seventh down in Tucson adults turn out in mass to compete weekly in a game they learned back in grade school.

The World Adult Kickball Association has called Victory Lane Sports Complex home since early 2008.

Four years later, with some 15 seasons in the books at the fields located just south of Pinnacle Peak Road off 43rd Ave., the latest season is winding to a close with nine teams and some 160 plus players braving the 100 plus degree temperatures every Monday evening.

League rep and long-time

player Brandon Farmer said the reasons for playing are simple.

“It’s a social league first and foremost,” he said. “We have all kinds of players. We have some that are uber competitive. We have some out here that take a beer out to the field with them. Anybody can play. There’s a nitch for everybody.”

The Desert Hills resident, who plays on a team with his wife, said the social aspect of the leagues makes him look forward to Mondays.

“For a lot of us the workplace is one of the few options we have to make friends,” he said. “I’ve made a lot of new friends through this league, people I find myself spending time with outside of kickball.”

For those rusty on how kickball is played, the rules are based loosely on those of baseball, with four bases and a pitching circle. Instead of swinging at a pitched ball with a bat, players kick a round rubber ball pitched at them that must bounce twice before home plate.

Defensive players can go the traditional route to record an out, either throwing to a base or tagging a runner, or can simply throw the ball at a runner.

Three outs end an inning, with games lasting five innings.

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For a while it appeared the only measure of controversy at the June Anthem Community Council meeting would be whether the vote on the purchase of 3701 W. Anthem Way would come in time for vacationing Tim Fyke to make it back to civilization before dark.

Fyke, who let it be known he was up a hill in order to get cell reception, encouraged the council to get to what turned out to be a unanimous 7-0 vote.

The long talked about building will serve a variety of functions from housing council and HOA

staff, serving as a welcome center, providing a home for law enforcement entities serving the area, classroom and meeting space, exercise rooms, banquet space as well as a performance venue among other things.

Instead of much debate council member after council member extolled the virtues of the project and what a good deal the community was getting. A couple of residents asked questions about the project, but the reaction to the $2.3 million purchase of the 36,500 square

Valley adults pride themselves on remaining kids

Anthem council unanimously approves purchase of building

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Anthem resident John Ernst and his lab/pitbull mix encountered a herd of javelinas during a walk next to the grass field by Diamond Canyon School between Hastings Way and Anthem Way last month.

Ernst said one of the javelinas charged at his dog, Tiger, before stopping abruptly. While the dog wanted to play Ernst said he gave his dog the stay command. When Ernst gave the dog the command to come and turned to leave one of the javelinas nipped his hind leg.

At that point Tiger growled and barked in response, sending the herd, which included three young javelinas scurrying away. The dog was unharmed.

On the Arizona Game and Fish website azgfd.gov/w_c/urban_javelina.shtml, people are reminded not to feed javelina. The warning goes on to say that this can cause them to become regular visitors and

to lose their fear of people.

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Anthem pet owner has close encounter with herd of javelinas


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Carefree Town Council will consider adoption of the budget for the 2013 fiscal year at 5 p.m., Tuesday.

Typically the first Tuesday of the month the council moved the meeting back a week because of the 4th of July celebrations. There will be a public hearing about the proposed town budget beginning at 5 p.m. with the regular council meeting and possible adoption of the budget to follow. Carefree Town Council meetings take place in the

council chambers, located at 100 Easy Street in Carefree. To view the agenda for the meeting go to carefree.org/index.asp?Type=B_EV& SEC={5 B959E76 -B7 B3 -4E8D-BAC3-A34F197BA A A-3}&DE={CBD7345D-77A6-432E-A21A-EC33CDF2BA9F}

Cave Creek Town Council, which generally meets twice a month, cancelled its July 2 meeting due to the holiday. The Council will next convene at 7 p.m. on July 16 at the Cave Creek Council Chambers, located at 37622 N. Cave Creek Road. For information on the meeting go to cavecreek.org

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The Black Canyon Fire Department plans to honor Salvatore Muscarella, Deirdre McCaffery and Esther Miller during a ceremony at 10 a.m., Friday at the Black Canyon Fire Station.

On May 18, Black Canyon Fire Department responded to a residential fire in which the occupant, Boyd Smith, had become trapped and unable to escape the burning building

after he alerted his family of the fire. After escaping the fire Boyd’s wife Dee Dee and daughter Katie Roberts realized Boyd had not exited the building and returned to the building and pulled him as far away from the building as they were able to. Three neighbors placed their lives at great risk to move Boyd to a safe location away from the fire.

Black Canyon City Fire Station is located at 35050 S. Old Black Canyon Highway.

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First Things First is seeking outstanding community leaders to fill the, Health, Parent and Child Care Provider representative seats on the North Phoenix Council. The mission of First Things First is to increase the quality of and access to the early childhood development and health system so children enter school ready to succeed.

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When the department responds to car accidents in which extrications are required Captain Josh Johnson said he and his colleagues will be better armed to rescue victims in a timely fashion, allowing them to receive medical attention more quickly.

The awarding of a new combination tool (spreader/cutter), a $13,403 piece of equipment, helps the department replace outdated, less effective equipment.

In their grant write-up, a request for $43,502, Black Canyon Fire explained maintenance costs to keep current equipment in working condition had become extremely costly.

Johnson said the new tool, which the department’s fire fighters were trained on in April, has a lot of advantages over the previous ones the department used.

“We had some guys in the department that were skeptical because it is electrical, but we did a demonstration with a donated car and it cut through it like butter,” Johnson said.

Johnson said the new tool has a number of advantages over ones that previously were used.

“By being electric and wireless this one is portable,” he said. “It’s about the size of a football. It’s still heavy, but you can handle it. The problem is

a fair number of our accidents along I-17 end up being with the vehicles off the road and not in locations where you can get the truck down there.”

Instead of being a pull start, the new equipment simply requires a push of the button.

“And the thing is it is much quieter,” he said. “If we’re using it the patient can communicate with us while we’re working on freeing them.”

Johnson said while the tool isn’t used regularly, it gives firefighters piece of mind knowing they have something

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clock is running,” he said. “Anything that eats away at the clock is your enemy.”

Black Canyon City Fire District provides service to 5,500 residents in an area encompassing 200 square miles including Black Canyon City, Bumble Bee, and Rock Springs.

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The film surrounds the relationship of a mother and daughter, more specifically a Queen and her young Princess. Merida (Kelly McDonald) is a tomboyish young lady who has a knack for adventure and sharpening her bow and arrow skills, none of which suits the manners beset for a princess. Meanwhile, Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson) is constantly grooming Merida for future reign and marriage, all the while being the voice of reason for a vast kingdom ruled by King Fergus (Billy Connelly). Fergus, nicknamed “The Bear King”, gained this moniker for having defeated a giant bear and still holds a hefty grudge towards the beasts.

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a witch and make a decision that will change not only her life, but also those around her.

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utilizes these underlying themes effectively, but on the surface it unfortunately teeters with banality. The princess that finds fault with past traditions and goes to extremes to change established institution is a portrait that has been painted better before. Yet, the film is lavish with spectacular landscapes and action packed moments of suspense, which had a few children commenting on the film being “too scary” afterwards. Also, I still contend that 3-D is unnecessary; though it blended well overall in this film, it dulled the lush color composition too much. And, while focused on female characters, there is enough humor and action to attract the young male viewer, but not quite enough focused on adults.

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LAKE PLEASANTThe protracted largemouth

bass spawn has finally tailed off, leaving lots of bass fry throughout the lake, but especially over points and underwater humps. According to Mike McFarland, a guide at Pleasant, the stripers have finally gone deep but small stripers can often be caught on topwater at first light in coves, especially the northern ones. During the day, try going deep for stripers using frozen anchovies as bait. Chumming can be productive, especially to hold a school of stripers once you have caught that first one. Mike said there are some larger stripers in the 15-pound range being caught at night on live bluegills fished in a similar manner as one would fish for flathead catfish; just use lighter slip sinkers so the gills can be more far ranging. By the way, this technique might also get you a lunker largemouth bass or two as well.

Keep in mind that there is no limit on stripers at Lake Pleasant and you are encouraged to catch and keep all you can to help the aquatic environment. The traditional method for fishing at night for stripers is using submersible lights and dangling pieces of frozen anchovies, while chumming to attract or hold schools of stripers. Fishing is also very good for bluegill and good for channel catfish. Carp fishing is usually pretty good, especially at night using dought bait or corn. Try chumming with corn to attract carp and other fish.

BARTLETT LAKELake elevation 1,754 feet, 46

percent full. Fishing is decent for 1- to 2-pound largemouth bass and is also doing well for crappie at times. Square-billed crankbaits are working well, or anything that resembles a crayfish from soft plastics to small crankbaits. The night fishing for crappie is decent at times. Although most crappie are small, there are just enough

slabbers to keep it interesting. Try live minnows fished under submersible lights. It’s also possible to catch crappie during the day, especially at first light. This is the prime flathead catfish season. Try live bluegill or small carp as bait. Look for the deeper holes, especially uplake where there is a little current. For bluegills, try the backs of rocky coves using night crawlers or meal worms on light tackle.

SAGUARO LAKELake elevation is 1,524 feet

at 92 percent full. Largemouth bass fishing is good. The bite is a little more sporadic right now. Keep an eye out for surface boils -- it’s topwater time. Recreational boating congestion is also increasing significantly -- get on the water at first light, or fishing at night. As you will see in the angler report below, this is a good time to load up on spawning bluegill. Saguaro is also a quality channel catfish lake. Try stink baits, hot dogs, chicken livers and the like. Also try chumming with corn.

APACHE LAKELake elevation is 1,907 feet

(93 percent full). Bass fishing is fair to good. You might also find bass chasing shad at the surface, especially at first light. Try working the major points using soft plastic crayfish like lures worked along the bottom. Crankbaits can also work well at times. A few good-sized smallies are being caught -- please practice catch-and-release on these fish, which are in the comeback mode. Walleye fishing should be decent at first and last light using night crawler rigs, or jigs tipped with worms. Apache is also full of some really nice yellow bass. Try gold KastMasters or yellow/gold Rooster Tails. Catfishing should be good. Carp fishing is very good. You might even catch one of the monster buffalo fish

CANYON LAKE

Lake elevation is still holding at around 1,657 feet, which is 95 percent full. While Canyon is the land of the lunkers, it can be tough to fish, especially for novice anglers. Catch rates are typically low and even veteran anglers get skunked here. But the possibility of catching a hawg keeps many anglers coming back time and again. This is a pretty good lake for bluegill and yellow bass. Try small crappie-like lures, such as 2-inch curly tails, along the rocky shoreline. Shore fishing for channel catfish and carp can also be viable both day and night right now. As the season progresses, the better fishing for bottom dwellers will transition to the nighttime hours.

ROOSEVELT LAKE Lake elevation is 2,113 feet

and the lake level is 58 percent. Summer patterns are in effect. Expect a decent topwater bite at first light, but then expect the fish to do into their deeper holding patterns. With a waxing quarter moon this week, fishing at night using submersible lights is still viable, but will diminish as the moon grows in intensity. Check the moon rise and moon set times. This is definitely prime catfish season. For channels, think sink bait. For flatheads, live bait such as bluegills or small carp work best. For channel catfish, try any stinkbait. Although you can catch channels during the day, the prime bite has likely shifted to the nighttime hours.

HORSESHOE LAKELake is empty.

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foot building, which once sold for $7 million, was resoundingly positive.

Perhaps the only curveball of the night came when it was announced that staff was recommending the council vote to buy the building outright. The original plan had called for Anthem to spend approximately $500,000 out of the enhancement fund and then pay off the rest of the $1.8 million by taking out a 25- 30 year loan.

The initial idea was to pay for the building over the course of the loan Anthem could keep better than $4 million in the enhancement fund, leaving funds available for other projects the community is interested in

Unable to get the terms for the loan they were seeking, Anthem instead decided

to pay for the building in its entirety up front.

Doug Greenstein, Anthem’s Community Financial Officer said either scenario has its advantages.

“Our revised recommendation is to pay cash for the building,” he said. “In that scenario we’ll have no debt. There will still be $2.3 million left in the enhancement fund and without any loan to pay off the rate at which the enhancment fund will grow back to current levels will be much steeper. This project will have no impact on our ability to pursue other projects.”

Some of the projects mentioned for consideration include a swimming pool as well as a dog park.

In voting for the project board members Robert Linder, Jeff Pointer and Fyke all said providing a permanent home for local law enforcement agencies was key in them voting for the project.

Since entering into an agreement to pursue the purchase of the building in April Anthem staff spent much of the

ensuing time making public presentations in the community about how the building would be financed as well as what the building would be used for.

Board member Holly Matson said she saw many opinions swayed during the process.

“I acknowledge I came into the project skeptical,” she said. “In attending several of the presentations it was interesting to hear people’s opinions change. After the fact one by one it seemed as though people were moved to be in favor of it.”

Board president Craig Boates agreed the public’s input was key in helping the board make a decision.

“Whether it was sending emails, coming to these meetings we want to thank you for your input,” he said.

“We want to make sure we’re listening to what you’d like to see for the community.”

Once the purchase is complete there will be some time needed to renovate the building to meet all the needs of the community. Those projects will be staggered in order to make the building usable at least for some purposes as quickly as possible. The board asked staff to come up with a timeline for the building’s renovations.

Among the other items covered in the meeting was a preview of a new marketing video produced for the community highlighting Anthem’s people, businesses, amenities and overall lifestyle.

The board honored the members of the Water Rate Case Panel consisting of Chair Roger Willis, John Birdseye, Dorian Brown, Steve Champion, Ken Cohen, Maher Hazine, Ron Jerich, Jack Noblitt, Kristen Rensmeyer, Bob Tack, Liz Turner, and Lynn Vick.

The next Anthem Community Council meeting is set for 6:30 p.m., July 25 at the Anthem Community Center.

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The New River/Desert Hills Community Association (NR/DHCA) will be hosting its bi-annual “Meet Your Candidates” night at 7 p.m., Aug. 14 at the Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church.

NR/DHCA has invited candidates for the offices of U.S. Senate, U.S. District 8 Representative, Arizona Legislative District 1 (Senate

and Representative), multiple County positions, and Justice of the Peace for Desert Ridge during what is expected to be an event that runs until 9:30 p.m.

Tentatively, each speaker will have three minutes to speak. After all the candidates for an office have spoken, there will be a five minute question/answer period for all the candidates running for that office.

The speaking time allotted

may change depending on the number of candidates that RSVP.

All NR/DHCA community meetings are open to the public. For information, contact Alan Muller at 602-432-2800 or Terry Marron at 623-587-7039 or visit nrdhca.org. Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church is located at 42425 N. New River Road.


It’s a long way from Anthem to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, but for three area teams the road to Little League nirvana is under way.

Pool play in the Arizona District Three Little League All-Star tournament continues Thursday with games at Anthem Community Park in Anthem and at Horseshoe Trails Elementary in Phoenix with three teams featuring area ties all bidding for a trip to the state tournament set for Tucson July 18 – 24.

In Pool A, the High Desert All-Stars, consisting of players from Anthem, Tramonto, Desert Hills and New River, was 2-1 through its first three games. High Desert earned a 13-0 win over the Diamondback All-Stars in its opening game on Friday, as well as a 5-0 win over the Horizon All-Stars on

Monday. The team’s lone loss came at the hands of Shadow Mountain, an 8-2 defeat on Saturday.

High Desert resumes play with a 7:45 p.m. game against Cactus Foothills North, on Friday.

Cactus Foothills North Little League, with players that eventually will attend Cactus Shadows High School, is off to a 1-1 start in Pool A.

The squad opened with a 6-2 loss to Horizon on Thursday before bouncing back for a 16-5 win over Diamondback All-Stars on Saturday.

The team continues play with a 5:30 p.m. game on Thursday against Claredon (0-2) before matching up with High Desert on Friday.

In Pool B, Cactus Foothills South, also with players that will eventually attend Cactus Shadows High School, is off to a 2-0 start.

The team opened with a 13-3

victory over Royal Palm on Friday and then racked up lucky 13 again, in a 13-0 win over the Madison All-Stars on Saturday.

The team faced fellow undefeated Paradise Valley North, also 2-0 on Tuesday (results were unavailable at press time). Cactus Foothills South completes pool play with a 5:30 p.m. battle with South Mountain on Friday at Horseshoe Trail Elementary.

At the completion of pool play, Friday, the top four team in each of the six-team pods will advance to single elimination tournament beginning on Saturday.

Saturday’s four winners advance to the semifinals set for 5:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. Monday, both at Anthem Community Park. The championship game will take place at 7:30 p.m., July 11, also at Anthem Community Park.

For scores and information on the event go to azd3.com.

New River, Desert Hills Association hosts candidates forum

Local Little League squads compete for District 3 crown

STAFF REPORT

In accordance with the rules of the Arizona Corporation Commission, Corte Bella Country Club Association, Inc., one of the interveners in the recent water rate case (the deconsolidation component) and a member of the deconsolidated Agua Fria Wastewater District, has filed

a request for reconsideration of the Commission’s decision to deconsolidate the Anthem and Agua Fria Wastewater Districts. The Commission has twenty (20) days from filing to respond to their request. If the Commission does not respond in 20 days, the application is considered denied. In the alternative, the Commission can decide to reconsider

the matter at a future Open Meeting. If the Commission denies the application, Corte Bella would have 30 days to file an appeal with the Superior Court of Arizona. Corte Bella would have to cite legal justification for filing such an appeal.

Corte Bella challenges water rate decision


Marc Buckhout/The Foothills FocusJordon Cohen leaps to catch a ball as Jessy Gheen of Team Awesome looks on. Kickball leagues are offered throughout the valley. At Victory Lane, located at 43rd and Pinnacle Peak a new season is scheduled to start in August. The Horizon League, located off of 56th St. and Bell starts again in September.

the league on the internet. Some 14 season later he’s still looking for his first league title.

“I told the (league rep) my first year we’d win the championship,” he said. “We made it to the championship game before losing. I’ve been waiting to get back there since.”

This season Temple’s squad went 6-2-2 to earn the No. 2 seed entering the playoffs in a nine-team league in which the top seven teams all finished with a .500 or better record.

“Winning is a lot more fun, but either way you’re out there with good people having a good time,” he said. “It’s a chance to meet new friends and just get yourself out of the house.”

Temple said some of his fondest memories have little to do with the actual games.

“We’ve had midseason parties with water slides, water balloons and then we’ve had some good end of the season parties too,” he said. “This year we’re going to the Pointe.”

In attempting to recruit newcomers Temple said he

sometimes runs into people concerned about their ability to stack up athletically.

“You hear I haven’t played any sports since high school or middle school,” he said. “Actually a ton of people just say that they aren’t athletic, but you don’t have to be great at it right away. A lot of people say they can’t catch, but most of them can at least kick. If you’re not comfortable in the field you can start out just being a kicker and pick the rest up as you go.”

Farmer said some people are initially skeptical about playing in a kickball league.

“You start talking to them about the games and the parties and the atmosphere, with the goofy team names and all of a sudden they start to get it,” said. “Once they come out here they’re hooked.”

While the spring season will conclude Monday with the semifinals at 7 p.m. and the championship at 8 p.m., registration is already open for the summer season.

The team registration

deadline is July 19. Teams, which must have at least 16 players, field 11 players each innings, with at least four males and four females required.

Those that don’t have enough for a team can sign up as individuals or as a small group of friends and be assigned to a team.

On July 30 the league will host a preseason party, an event which includes drinks, a rules overview for newcomers and then an exhibition game. The season starts Aug. 6 with Aug. 13 being the last day to register for the season.

The regular season lasts eight weeks. Teams play 8 to 10 games depending on the number of teams in the league. Following the regular season the playoffs are another two weeks.

Registration for the league is $70, which includes a team t-shirt as well as two parties during the season. Players must be at least 21 years of age to play.

Farmer said that the average player is 25 – 35, but said there

have been players competing into their 50s. While he said a lot of players come from Glendale and Phoenix, Anthem, Cave Creek in the North Valley as well as Tempe and Tolleson also are represented.

League champions have the opportunity to go on to Nationals, which take place every October in Las Vegas.

Temple said he’d like to one day be on a team that goes to Vegas. He also said he’s looking at adding a second kickball night to his week, the Horizon League, which plays its games on Thursday at 56th St. and Paradise, which is approximately a half mile south of Bell Road.

“I haven’t missed a season since I started and I plan on playing for as long as I can,” he said.

For information on the league at Victory Lane or the one at Horizon Park, which starts up again in September go to kickball.com. For specific questions email Farmer at [email protected]

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SAFeTYAnthem Neighbors offers opportunity to meet local police officer

Coffee with a Cop, a program put on by Anthem Neighbors, will give Anthem residents a chance to meet local law enforcement personnel beginning with a 8 a.m., Aug. 4 meeting at Café Aroma.

The two-hour event includes an informal community breakfast and a chance to ask questions about crime and quality of life issues in our neighborhoods or on the roadways. For information go to onlineatanthem.com or email [email protected]. Café Aroma is located at 4220 W. Summit Walk Court.

POLITICSWomen’s republican group meets Monday

The Lincoln Republican Women’s group will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday at the Millennium Resort in Scottsdale.

Candidates for the Scottsdale City Council will be the guests speakers.

For reservations call 480-368-2777. The cost for dinner is $25. The Millennium Resort is located at 7401 North Scottsdale Road. Spouses are welcome.

Women’s group has Bible study meeting

Community Bible Study is holding an informational coffee at 10 a.m., July 18 at the KOINA CAFE in Anthem.

Coffee, fellowship and a review of the new material for the group’s study beginning Sept 19 will be discussed. This

fall the group will be studying 1st John, Ephesians and the Wisdom of Solomon. The group is a nondenominational study for women. The group has child classes for baby through toddler and are offering a home schoolers class for 1st - 3rd graders.

Information about Community Bible Study is available at communitybible study.org. For information call Lynn Noll at 623-556-6336.

LIBrArYDesert Foothills Library hosts variety of events

Desert Foothills Library, located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek, has a variety of events scheduled. To see a complete list go to desertfoothillslibrary.org or call 480-488-2286 or email [email protected].

Tuesday: From 1 – 2 p.m. attendees can learn about Taiko Drumming. The ancient musical art form originated centuries ago in Asia as signals of danger. Today the drumming is used for celebratio and musical performances. There will be a demonstration and a hands-on drumming experience.

Tuesday: The Fiction Book Club meets from 10 a.m. - noon the second Tuesday of every month. The discussion will be of , Space Between Us by Thrifty Umriger.

July 13: At 11 a.m. instructor LauRha Frankfort will discuss how to boost energy and find relief from many medical conditions. She will

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July 14: At 4:30 p.m. the winners of the Write With Light Photography Contest will be announced at an exhibition and reception at the library.

The contest, with professional and amateur photographers in an adult and youth category,

will have their work on display. Light hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. Winning entries, as well as semi-finalists photos, will be on display at the library in July.

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HeALTHHospice of the Valley seeks volunteers

Hospice of the Valley is seeking volunteers to assist patients and support their

families. The agency is holding four volunteer orientation sessions 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. every Friday, from Aug. 3 to Aug. 24, at the agency’s Northeast office, 16117 N. 76th St. in Scottsdale. Volunteers provide respite for caregivers, read and visit with patients, run errands and offer emotional support. Most hospice care is provided in patients’ homes. Volunteers must attend all orientation sessions. Registration is required: Call 602-636-6336.

Cancer group discusses food choices

Certified Oncology Nutritionist Terri Taylor will speak to the Coping With Cancer group at 10 a.m., Saturday at Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church.

The topic will be: Make the Foods You Need, The Foods You Want. A discussion period will follow the presentation. Anyone whose life is impacted by cancer is welcome to attend. Reservations are required in order to schedule speakers.

Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church is located at 6502 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek.

Reservations are required due to the scheduling of our speakers. To R.S.V.P. call 480-488-3283.

ArT Heard Museum North sets summer schedule

The Heard Museum North Scottsdale has a new exhibit, Through the Lens: Dine’ Photographers, which opened earlier this month. The juried show presents a range of photographers and subject matter. Through the images museum visitors will see the many ways Navajo photographers celebrate the beauty and comment on their home, their land and contemporary life. The photographers will also provide an opportunity to explore the similarities and

differences between Navajo culture and mainstream culture via themes such as rites of passage, sports, family and love of the land. Photographers who love to shoot, but need some inspiration are invited to visit Heard Museum North Scottsdale for the “Through Our Visitors’ Lens: Summer Photo Contest.” To enter submit a photo taken at Heard Museum North Scottsdale. Winners will receive a $40 gift certificate to the Heard Cafes, a package of Heard Museum apparel worth more than $50, a private tour of the Heard Museum Collection for the winner and a guest.

Submissions should be emailed to [email protected] and include the photographers name, phone number, email address and zip code. Only one entry will be accepted per week. Winners will be selected by a committee of Heard Museum staff.

The contest ends Aug. 31. Winners will be contacted shortly after the contest closes. For information about the contest email [email protected] or call 602-251-0244. Heard Museum North Scottsdale’s summer hours are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday. The Gallery Café’s summer hours are from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Heard Museum North Scottsdale is located at

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The future of Boulder Creek

High School volleyball was on display during the 2012 Volleyball Festival. The Phoenix Convention Center played host to 550 teams from across the country including AZ Fluid, a squad consisting of players ages 14 and under, a squad made up almost entirely of players that will begin the 2012-2013 school year as freshmen at either Boulder Creek or Sandra Day O’Connor High School.

“I don’t know how many of them will make their varsity teams as freshman, but you’ve got a group that will at least be impactful varsity players for three seasons,” AZ Fluid coach Mark Townsend said.

The club squad went 6-5 over the five-day event ,closing with win on Sunday.

“They’re a little lacking in experience as 10 of the 12 girls were playing on their first travel team this season, but that’s the exciting part,” he said. “They haven’t even scratched the surface of what they’re capable of doing. They ‘ll be impressive next year.”

While they only finished a game over .500 in the event Townsend explained that of the team’s five losses four of them went to a deciding third game.

“Sarah Widhalm is a great coach and I’m sure their future is going to be bright at Boulder Creek,” he said. “I know I’ve enjoyed coaching these kids.”

The roster consisted of Madison Holland, Rachel Kjolberg, Alexandra Leger, Kamryn McDermott, Kendall Miller, Megan Mowry, Maycee Ruiz, Brooke Stafford, Julia Vergo, Sarah Westerhaus, Lacey Zerwas and Danielle Furtmann.

TOURNAMENT RESULTS

June 27: Fluid defeated Legacy

(California) 25-6, 25-16

June 27: Bonneville defeated Fluid 25-22, 25-22

June 27: Fluid defeated Rincon

(Tucson) 23-25, 26-24, 15-6

June 28: BlackIce defeated Fluid 25-19, 25-10

June 28: AZ EVJ Navy defeated Fluid 25-27, 25-20, 15-11

June 28: SIVBC Hurricane defeated Fluid

22-25, 25-13, 15-9

June 29: Fluid defeated Tstreet (South Carolina)

25-20, 22-25, 15-9

June 29: Fluid defeated Team AZ 25-23, 25-21

June 29: Fluid defeated

Kern River 14 Elite 26-28, 25-22, 15-12

July 1: NAVC Gold Pandas defeated Fluid

22-25, 25-22, 15-12

July 1: Fluid defeated Y Club Vos Ahwatukee 25-18, 25-20

Marc Buckhout/The Foothills Focus Az Fluid, a team of girls 14 and under from the North Valley, competed in the 2012 Volleyball Festival, an event which brought 550 teams to the Phoenix Convention Center last week. The team primarily included girls who will attend Boulder Creek High School.

Anthem club team earns winning mark

in volleyball event


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MUSIC The MIM offers host of July concerts

The Musical Instrument Museum has a variety of concerts and activities throughout the month of July. Here are a sample of the early ones this month.

Friday: At 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. the trumpeter and bandleader Doc Severinsen leads the San Miguel Five in an evening of Latin rhythms and jazz. It is classical Spanish with a jazz flair, with ballads, both Latino and American, along with some movie music and some gypsy jazz.

Tickets range in price from $37.50 – 47.50.

Saturday: At 11 a.m. a boy scouts workshop to make and decorate a thumb piano is part of the workshop. Participants will learn about the meaning behind these instruments and the symbolism used to

decorate them through MIM’s special exhibition SANSA: African Thumb Pianos. After the workshop participants will take home their own sanza. The workshop is designed for ages 8 – 12. Registration is encouraged.

Tickets are $8 per Boy Scout. Chaperones are free within a 1:5 ratio

Saturday: At 10 a.m. attendees will get the opportunity to play a thumb piano in MIM’s Africa Gallery. Attendees will learn about the cultural significance of the instruments from a MIM docent. The instrument spotlight is in conjunction with the SANZA: African Thumb Pianos special exhibition. The class is free with museum admission.

SPOrTSFirebird Baseball seeks players for upcoming season

The Firebirds Baseball Club, with players in Anthem and the surrounding North Valley, plans to field a number of teams for the Fall/Winter Travel Ball



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Youth football registration under way

Anthem Pop Warner will continue registration for the fall season from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., July 14 at the Happy Valley Dicks Sporting Goods store.

Tackle football is available to ages 8- 15. Players are grouped in one of nine divisions based on an age/weight class. Flag football is available for ages 5 – 7.

Practices for the upcoming season start Aug. 1 for tackle football and Aug. 6 for flag football. Games start Aug. 25 for tackle and Sept. 1 for flag football.

Cost to play tackle is $255. Cheer is $225 and flag is $140.

For information on information that must be taken to registration including a birth certificate go to popwarnernorth.org or call 602-944-4508.

eQUeSTrIAN New river horse rescue offers summer camp

Dreamchaser Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation will offer both a full day and half day camp for children throughout the month of July.

The camp is based on learning about horses and their care. Participants will learn about Dreamchaser Horse Rescue and learn why the animals are at the rescue. Participants will have their own horse to work with throughout the week. Although the camp is based on horses, campers will get a total Dreamchaser experience,

interacting with llamas,

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from July 23 – 27 for ages 14 –

16 and from July 30 – Aug. 3 for

ages 10 – 14.

For information or to register go to dreamchaserhorserescue.org and click clik on the Summer Camp link under the Community Outreach tab. Those interested can also call Susan Thompson at 623-910-6530 or email [email protected].

PHOTOGrAPHY North Country Conservancy seek photo entries

The North Country

Conservancy is conducting its

annual photography contest.

Through Aug. 1 they are

accepting photos highlighting

Daisy Mountain. Amateurs

and professionals, youths and

adults are welcome to submit

entries.

Winners will be awarded

cash prices as well as have

their entries become part of the

North Country Conservancy’s

annual calendar.

More information and

entry forms are available

at daisymountain.org/photo-

contest. Information regarding calendar sponsorship and reserving a calendar is available by contacting [email protected].



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PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NO. 16-116067PERPETUAL RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT

Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the state of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein called ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 13, 2012, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 W. Adams, Room 434B, Phoenix, Arizona, a perpetual right of way easement for the purpose of a Public Road and Underground Utilities situated in Maricopa County to wit:

TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, G&SRB&M, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONAPARCEL: M&B THRU TRACT 35 AND 36

IN BLOCK 4 IN STATE PLAT 24 AMENDED EX. PATENT 52417-06, SECTION 16. CONTAINING 1.83 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

PARCEL: M&B THRU S2S2 OF SW; SWSWSE EX. PATENT 102402, SECTION 9. CONTAINING 1.87 ACRES MORE OR LESS.

BENEFICIARY: PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLSPERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS (INDEMNITY SELECTIONS)For a complete legal description of the land, prospective bidders are advised to examine the right of way application file as well as all pertinent files of ASLD.Said right of way easement has been valued at $142,857.00 and consists of 3.70 acres, more or less.Additional requirements and conditions of this right of way are available and may be viewed at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona.The complete file associated with the described land is open to public inspection at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Rights of Way Section of the Real Estate Division of ASLD at (602) 542-4098. This auction notice is available on the ASLD’s web site at www.land.state.az.us.Each potential bidder must show ASLD’s representative a cashier’s check made payable to the Arizona State Land Department in the amount specified under Terms of Sale Paragraph (A) below.TERMS OF SALE:(A) At the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) The value of the right of way, which is $142,857.00; (2) A Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the value of the right of way, which is $4,286.00; (3) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00; (4) Reimbursable Appraisal Fee, which is $3,000.00 . The total amount due at the time of sale is $152,643.00 (less $5,500.00 and less $142,857.00 for Advance Deposit into suspense if the successful bidder is the applicant for a total amount due of $4,286.00).(B) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder must pay the full balance of the amount bid for the right of way and pay a Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the purchase price for the right of way less the amount paid under (A) (2) above.(C) No Selling and Administrative Fee shall be collected by ASLD if the successful bidder at auction is the beneficiary of the land trust.(D) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder shall be required to pay the actual legal advertising cost, less the amount paid under (A)(3) above.BIDDING INFORMATION:(A) The time of sale shall be deemed to be the time of declaration of the highest and best bidder. The bidding will begin at the total value of the right of way. A bid for less than the value of the right of way easement or by a party who has not inspected the right of way and/or the associated files and records of ASLD will not be considered.(B) All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction and that their representative is authorized to bid and bind the bidder. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the records of local jurisdictions and public agencies regarding this property.(C) Pursuant to A.R.S. §37-240.B, the successful bidder must be authorized to transact business in the state of Arizona no later than three (3) business days after the auction. The successful bidder must sign an affidavit stating it is the successful bidder and sign a Certification Statement pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37 and the Rules of ASLD.(D) If the successful bidder fails to complete the payment as stated in the auction notice together with the additional required fees within 30 days from the auction date, all amounts paid at the time of auction by the successful bidder will be forfeited.(E) In the event of forfeiture, the ASLD Commissioner may declare that the bid placed before the final bid accepted is the highest bid, and that the bidder has five (5) days after notification by ASLD to pay by cashier’s check all amounts due.GENERAL INFORMATION:

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

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

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

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The Foothills Focus encourages submissions from the public for the editorial page. Re-spond to the columnists, fellow letter writers, or let us know about something all together different making an impact in your community. Submissions should be kept to less than 400 words. Send letters to [email protected]. If e-mail is unavailable fax submissions to 623-465-1363 or send them by mail to 46641 N Black Canyon Hwy, New River, AZ 85087. Include your name, your city and a phone number where you can be reached.

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The June 20 issue of The Foothills Focus included a submission titled “Ten inexpensive crime prevention tips” by Tim Mitten, Community Action Officer for the Phoenix Police Department. Nine of his tips were excellent advice. But I take issue with his suggestion to “leave your front door and exterior garage lights on all night.” I rebutted that myth in a letter to this paper in March of 2012, citing references (http://www.britastro.org/dark-skies/crime.

html). There is simply no evidence that leaving exterior lights on at night discourages crime. Officer Mitten also suggested installing a timer to control those lights, so you could forget about having to operate them manually. But for about the same cost, you could also get a motion detector to control those lights, and that strategy has been shown to discourage crime by startling potential intruders. Also note that records show 63 percent of all burglaries

occur during the day, when many homes are unoccupied. A survey of convicted burglars found that for 84 percent of them, belief that the home is occupied was the greatest deterrent to breaking in. A timer controlling a few interior lights randomly works well to suggest occupancy.

I won’t bore you with the math, but check it if you want. Assume the recommended lights left on include one 100W porch light, and two 150W driveway flood lights.

If all one million homes in the Phoenix metropolitan area followed Mitten’s advice, here’s the impact. In one year, that lighting would consume 4.8 million kilowatt-hours of electricity, cost $480,000, and consume 6700 barrels of oil (or their energy equivalent). Inexpensive? And that’s just for Phoenix. If this “strategy” were adopted nationally the numbers would be staggering. The impact on astronomy, and our view of the night sky, is of course also a concern. That

extra 400 million watts of night lights would add significantly to existing light pollution.

Time for me to contact the Phoenix PD directly, and inform them about the impact of unnecessary night lighting. I invite further discussion in this paper.

Dan Heim, President Desert Foothills Astronomy Club www.dfacaz.org

Thank you for the financial insight to the exterior lights cost. The suggestion to leave on exterior lights is not only for residential burglaries but to prevent burglaries from vehicles that are parked in driveways or other outdoor thefts around the house. The tip was a general idea for homeowners and as with all crime prevention is part of an overall strategy, to include interior lighting, watchful neighbors, motion lights in certain areas and much

more. The intent of the article was a brief reminder of things residents could do and do for a little bit of cost to them. It has been my experience and many others that the exterior lights are not 100 or 150W bulbs at those locations but closer to 60W so hopefully that would reduce those financial costs and impact on the environment. While I agree we all should do what we can to reduce pollution, the economic costs of burglaries and other crimes,

plus the emotional costs to the victims far exceeds the cost of the light bulbs.

While it is true that most residential burglaries do occur during the day and most burglars do not want a confrontation with a resident every crime committed is different and we try and teach a variety of crime prevention strategies to assist homeowners to prevent burglaries both during the day and night. A majority of other residential crimes such as

theft, burglaries from vehicles, stolen vehicles, and more are committed during the night. I understand that each and every crime prevention tip or strategy is not a one size fits all. The best strategy is an involved and watchful community where, residents know their neighbors and report any suspicious activity to police in addition to some common sense crime prevention tips. Even with all that, unfortunately crime will still occur.

I am open to a further discussion if you want to contact me directly at 602-495-5238 or at [email protected] and we can discuss this more in depth.

Officer Tim Mitten # 5279Community Action OfficerPhoenix Police DepartmentBlack Mountain Precinct

Astronomy buff rebukes officers safety tip

Officer defends exterior lights as safety measure

I believe the community of Anthem should be aware of this latest development regarding deconsolidation of Anthem from Agua Fria wastewater districts. Posted today on the Arizona Corporation Commission’s website is a “Application for Rehearing/Reconsideration of Decision 73227 by the Corte Bella Country Club Association. This is public information. The filing is a 5 page document that cites the following claims:

• They were not represented at the underlying case Settlement Agreement, Decision 72047.

• Did not receive notice of deconsolidation resulting in 139.7% increase in wastewater rates.

• The Commission was not required to deconsolidation as part of the settlement agreement (Decision 72047) as Anthem claims.

Procedurally, the Commission has 20

days to respond. If they don’t, the request

is automatically denied. However, Corte

Bella CC can then file a lawsuit against

the Commission. The underlying

deconsolidation Decision 72047 remains

in effect throughout this process,

but can change if the Commission

grants a rehearing and results in a

different outcome.

My concern is that contrary to

resident understanding, the case is not

over “til it’s over”.

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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 Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 W. Adams, Room 434B, Phoenix, Arizona, a perpetual right of way easement for the purpose of a Public Road and Underground Utilities situated in Maricopa County to wit: TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, G&SRB&M, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONAPARCEL: M&B THRU E2NW; M&B THRU

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SEVERANCE DAMAGEPARCEL: M&B THRU SENW; N2NESW, SECTION 11. CONTAINING 0.82 ACRES, MORE OR LESSBENEFICIARY: PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS (INDEMNITY SELECTIONS) For a complete legal description of the land, prospective bidders are advised to examine the right of way application file as well as all pertinent files of ASLD. Said right of way easement has been valued at $400,625.00 and consists of 5.29 acres, more or less. Said severance damage has been appraised at $71,431.00 and consists of 0.82 acres, more or less. Additional requirements and conditions of this right of way are available and may be viewed at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona. The complete 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.land.state.az.us. Each potential bidder must show ASLD’s representative a cashier’s check made payable to the Arizona State Land Department in the amount specified under Terms of Sale Paragraph (A) below.TERMS OF SALE:(A) At the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) The value of the right of way, which is $400,625.00; (2) The appraised value of the severance damages, which is $71,431.00; (3) A Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the value of the right of way, which is $12,019.00; (4) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00; (5) Reimbursable Appraisal Fee, which is $18,000.00. The total amount due at the time of sale is $504,575.00 (less $20,500.00 if the successful bidder is the applicant for a total amount due of $484,075.00).(B) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder must pay the full balance of the amount bid for the right of way and pay a Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the purchase price for the right of way less the amount paid under (A) (3) 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)(4) above.BIDDING INFORMATION:(A) The time of sale shall be deemed to be the time of declaration of the highest and best bidder. The bidding will begin at the total value of the right of way. A bid for less than the value of the right of way easement or by a party who has not inspected the right of way and/or the associated files and records of ASLD will not be considered.(B) All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction and that their representative is authorized to bid and bind the bidder. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the records of local jurisdictions and public agencies regarding this property.(C) Pursuant to A.R.S. §37-240.B, the successful bidder must be authorized to transact business in the state of Arizona no later than three (3) business days after the auction. The successful bidder must sign an affidavit stating it is the successful bidder and sign a Certification Statement pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37 and the Rules of ASLD.(D) If the successful bidder fails to complete the payment as stated in the auction notice together with the additional required fees within 30 days from the auction date, all amounts paid at the time of auction by the successful bidder will be forfeited.(E) In the event of forfeiture, the ASLD Commissioner may declare that the bid placed before the final bid accepted is the highest bid, and that the bidder has five (5) days after notification by ASLD to pay by cashier’s check all amounts due.GENERAL INFORMATION: The ASLD may cancel this auction in whole or in part at any time prior to the acceptance of a final bid. A protest to this sale must be filed within 30 days after the first day of publication of this announcement and in accordance with A.R.S. §37-301. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 364-0875. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Ruben Ojeda(for) Maria BaierState Land CommissionerMay 9, 2012 se

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NOTICESBecky Knorr from Smart Styles is now doing hair at Salon Eclectic. Please call 623-680-8231 for appt.

Al-anon Meetings in Anthem. Mondays 10:45am. St Rose Parish. 2825 W Rose Canyon Circle. S/W corner of Daisy Mtn & Meridian

Summer is here and so are the critters. Call New River Recycle. We come pick up at NO CHARGE. We take just about anything. Old washer/dryers, AC, water bladders, fencing, barn roofing, any kind of metal. Will pay some cash for old cars and batteries. Please call for your pick up. 602-920-4989 or 480-325-2905. Leave message we will get back to you.

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 888-854-9442. (AzCAN)

ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE talking meter and diabetic testing supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 888-274-7930. (AzCAN)

APPLIANCESGE T/L Wash/Gas Dry. $150. Dishwasher Witle $80. Sharp over range convect micro $50. Kitchenaid ceramic top range white $550. Lexington tri-view vanity dress w/ stool $190. Desert Hills 623-512-6908

Whirlpool Gold fridge, oven, dishwasher. Black in color $450 for all! 623-742-0369 602-214-5692

ATV/CYCLE/ETC2003 Yamaha 100 V-twin Custom. 15K miles. Customized – many extras. Must see. $7900 obo. 602-750-5047

1960 to 1976 Enduro or dirt bike wanted by private party. Must be complete 50cc to 500cc. Will look at all, running or not. 480-518-4023

AUTOS1964 to 1972 classic sports car, muscle car wanted by private party running or not. 480-518-4023

CABLE/SATELLITE TV DISH Network. Starting at $19.99/month PLUS 30 Premium Movie Channels FREE for 3 Months! SAVE! & Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL - 888-459-7118. (AzCAN)

FINANCESOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. WIN or Pay Nothing! Start Your Application In Under 60 Seconds. Call Today! Contact Disability Group, Inc. Licensed Attorneys & BBB Accredited. Call 888-859-3767. (AzCAN)

HELP WANTEDLocated in Anthem, looking for young minded, positive, energetic team players with a sense of humor to help adults with developmental disabilities swim, go bowling, fish, play basketball, go to the movies, play board games and many more indoor and outdoor activities. Must have a clean record and drivers license and we will provide the training! 401K/Profit sharing, paid vacation time, $9.25 to start without prior training or experience. Contact Jen 623-551-6134. Rainbow Acres, a Christian Community for Developmentally Disabled Adults, in Camp Verde, AZ is expanding its staff! Full time caregiver positions are now available. A successful caregiver will have 1-2 years experience in caregiving or possess a medical or special education background. Applicants must be able to qualify for a level one fingerprint card and pass a drug screen. Rainbow Acres offers competitive pay and benefits. To view a full job description and apply please go to www.RainbowAcres.com or contact Kelli Kowalski at 928-567-5231 or [email protected].

ATTENTION. Are you a people person? Looking to hire someone that can demonstrate clean air filtration products. Must have own vehicle and cell phone. Appointments supplied throughout the valley. $1600 base plus commission. Call Darrin at 480-249-1352Drivers: Full & Part-Time. No-

Forced Dispatch! Great Pay, Benefits, Hometime! CDL-A, 2yrs. Exp. Req. Miller Brothers Express, x123, x103: 1-866-823-0361

CAREGIVERS NEEDEDFull Time or Part Time

Experience Desired But Will Train alsoCarefree Homecare

25 Easy St. Suite – C, Carefree, AZ

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Wholesale Co in N. Scotts Airpark has two open positions for a bookeeper & inside CSR. M-F 8-4:30. Email Resume to: [email protected] Pay: DOE

Drivers: Reefer for HCT. Up to $.40 cpm. New Peterbilt trucks w/APU. Great miles and freight. CDL-A, 2 yrs. Exp. Clean MVR. David 800-635-7687 *1055 M-F 8a to 5p only

C & R Tire is hiring entry level sales people. Full and Part time. Call Ralph at 602-391-3416

Anthem-based software company is hiring phone software trainers. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and a positive customer service attitude. The environment is fast-paced and the application is constantly evolving. Applicants must be able to learn fast and keep up with the pace of an ever-changing application. Knowledge of Ad Agencies and Ad Agency Management software is a plus. Send resumes to Mike Wang. Email: [email protected]

ADVERTISE YOUR JOB Opening in 86 AZ newspapers. Reach over 1 million readers for ONLY $330! Call this newspaper or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN)

DRIVERS - Steady Refrigerated and Dry Van freight. Daily or Weekly pay. Hometime Choices! Modern equipment, CDL-A, 3 months current OTR experience. 800-414-9569 www.driveknight.com. (AzCAN)

ATTN: DRIVERS: Apply Now, 12 Drivers Needed. Top 5% Pay, 58 Yrs Stability. New KW Conventionals. 2 Mos CDL Class A Driving Exp. 877-258-8782. White Mountain Regional Medical Center has immediate openings. Physical Therapist, Physical; RN positions in ICU, Surgery and Med/Surg; CNO; Swing Bed Coordinator; UR/Case Management. WMRMC is located in Springerville, AZ. For info. visit www.wmrmc.com or email [email protected] (AzCAN)

INSTRUCTIONAIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for high paying Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-314-5370. (AzCAN)EARN COLLEGE DEGREE ONLINE. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 888-216-1541. www.CenturaOnline.com. (AzCAN)

LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIESWill trade roofing work for 2-4 horse gooseneck trailer. Licensed contractor. 602-616-9753Saddle & Tack Repairs. Western & English plus Racing saddle too. 30 years exp. Buy-Sell-Trade. 23yrs same location. Circle Mtn Rd & 18th St. 623-465-7286English Saddle – Spring Seat 16in and pad. Made in Crosbey England, Mark V11 Commander, excellent condition. $275. Call Arline 623-465-7397 TRIPLE R HORSE RESCUE is a 501(c)3 non profit organization. We rehabilitate and adopt out local horses that have been abused, neglected or rescued from slaughter. We are in need of donations and sponsors to help with feed and vet care. Volunteer opportunities are also available. For further info, please call 602-396-8726.VOLUNTEER-SPONSOR-ADOPT! Dreamchaser Horse Rescue offers a myriad of volunteer opportunities. Please consider joining our Dreamchaser family! We need animal lovers who are willing to help with everything from ranch chores to fundraising! We have sanctuary horses who need sponsors, and horses available

for adoption. Come see us: www.dreamchaserhorserescue.org or Susan at 623-910-6530

MISC.1976 16ft Runabout. Good, needs some work. $900 obo. 623-465-7705

English Saddle – Spring Seat 16in and pad. Made in Crosbey England, Mark V11 Commander, excellent condition. $275. Call Arline 623-465-7397

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

SELL YOUR UNWANTED GOLD jewelry and Get Cash! Ranked #1 on NBC’s Today Show. SellYourGold Call to request a Free Appraisal 1-866-616-4043. (AzCAN)

MUSIC LESSONSMUSIC LESSONS: piano, clarinet, saxophone. Beginner to intermediate, 10 to adult. Happy Valley mall / Jomax Rd area. $30 30 minutes, package discounts. Lloyd, 623 322-9306

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

REMEMBER TO ADOPT! Maricopa County Animal Care and Control 602- 506-PETS. www.pets.maricopa.gov

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

SERVICES OFFEREDLIFE INSURANCE QUOTES. No sales calls. No personal information required. Takes two seconds: www.ArizonaFastQuotes.comA Tidy Home is just a phone call away! Call Heather, your official Tidy Girl @ 623-225-6936. Don’t stress the mess...I’m on my way!

Pool Service & Repair. Crystal Pool Service. Family owned and operated since 1964. Specializing in weekly service and repair work on pumps, motors, decking, fencing, etc. We are your local pool experts. Joe @602-677-5636 or email @ [email protected]

Dave’s Mobile Trailer Service - Inspect / Repair / Replace - Grease Seals, Bearings, Magnets, Brakes & Weld & Electrical Repairs. www.davesmobiletrailerservice.com 602-361-6551Dust Bunnies Housecleaning. Move-In, Move-Out, One-Time or Regular Cleanings. Mention this ad for $20 OFF Call Lily @ 480-430-3901 or visit www.azdustbunnies.com

Summer is here and so are the critters. Call New River Recycle. We come pick up at NO CHARGE. We take just about anything. Old washer/dryers, AC, water bladders, fencing, barn roofing, any kind of metal. Will pay some cash for old cars and batteries. Please call for your pick up. 602-920-4989 or 480-325-2905. Leave message we will get back to you.

Desertscape Nursery Open Daily 623-492-0799

SPORTING GOODSGuns: 12GA side x side shot guns 4 each $399ea. Dennis 602-579-9954

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