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ENVIRONMENT:

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Day celebration

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SPORTS:Boulder Creek tennis

team advances to state quarterfinals Thursday

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Cactus Shadows tabs football coach

MARC BUCKHOUTMANAGING EDITOR

Greg Davis is returning home.Davis, who was the defensive

coordinator for the Falcons under coach Chad DeGrenier

seven years ago, was hired to be DeGrenier’s successor on April 12.

Since leaving the Cave Creek school,

following the 2005 season, Davis said he continued to keep an eye on the Falcons program while he spent time as the head coach at

DAVIS

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BOULDER CREEKcontinued on page 13

Celebration of Dance demonstrates variety of styles

Boulder Creek students take drug concern to state capital


The 12th annual Celebration of Dance will bring 26 dance numbers to Cave Creek spanning a spectrum of different styles.

The local event set for 8 p.m. April 30 at Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center is put together by Golden Line Productions.

“It’s a wonderful thing, all the diversity in dance that people will get to see,” Stacy Van Dyke, the daughter of Dick Van Dyke, as well as a judge that has helped select acts for the show for most of its history. “Hip hop is extremely popular these days, but we have ballerinas and Celtic acts, jazz, East Indian, modern, tap. I’m blown away every year.”

The show is the group’s tribute to National Dance Week, an effort to bring exposure and visibility to Arizona dancers and performing arts group from around the Valley.

Approximately 80 acts tried out for the show. Although more than half the groups are new there are some fan favorites that have made multiple appearances over the years.

Lisa Starry’s Scorpius Dance Theatre has been a part of the show since its inception with her school having at least one performance each year.

“This year we have a duet and then a large group piece,” she said. “The show is the time we debut these pieces

so it’s always exciting.”Starry said the crowd generally

draws a wide-range of people.“It’s not just a dance

audience,” she said. “These are people that really enjoy shows that will entertain them. It’s got all ages too, from little kids to grandparents. I think a lot of people are surprised to view some of the styles that they might not be familiar with. It’s a great sampler. All the pieces are kept to under 5 minutes. Everybody walks away with their favorites.”

The show, which features dancers from around the state, also includes Phoenix resident Ava Fleming. Photo courtesy of Ed Flores

Amie Kilgore will be one of the performers in the 12th annual Celebration of Dance which comes to Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center at 8 p.m., April 30. The performance will include a wide variety of dance styles.

Marc Buckhout/The Foothills FocusBoulder Creek students visit the State Capital on April 13 where they were introduced to the State Senate and State House of Representatives. Members of Linda Brunk’s sociology class put together Senate Bill 1377, a measure that would create a mandate to send home letters to parents if a drug-related suspension occurred three times on a campus in a school year. The measure also would require schools to send home information on signs parents can look for that suggest drug use and offer places to go to for help.


A lot of them aren’t even old enough to vote, but that doesn’t change the fact that they want to have an influence on the political process.

What started as a project in teacher Linda Brunk’s sociology class at Boulder Creek High School has gone to heights well beyond the scope of getting a grade.

On April 13 a group of Boulder Creek students, as well as a smattering of other students within the Deer Valley Unified School District, have Brunk as a teacher, converged upon the state capital with hopes of garnering more support for Senate Bill 1377.

Brunk’s sixth hour class,

a diverse bunch that she affectionately dubbed the ‘Breakfast Club’, was asked to pick out a social issue that was adversely affecting their generation for a project.

“This is a group from all walks of life, but they were united that drugs are an issue that are having an adverse affect, if not for them personally for somebody they knew,” Brunk said.

Brunk, who also teaches a law enforcement class across the district, asked former Rep. Ray Barnes of Phoenix to help them put together a bill.

The legislation would require schools to send letters home and hold a community forum after

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The Town of Cave Creek’s first Earth Day will celebrate the Sonoran Desert on Saturday with events for children and adults at the Desert Foothills Library.

The day’s events will highlight desert conservation, a core value in the town. Residents voted to tax themselves in 2000 to save Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area – where saguaros meet towering cottonwood trees in a

rare undammed riparian zone – from developers’ bulldozers. Town ordinances protecting desert on residential lots are among the nation’s strongest. Fundraising is under way to purchase more than 4,000 acres to the west as open space for hiking, biking, horse riding and buffering urban encroachment.

Mayor Vincent Francia, one of the town’s preservation visionaries, is seeing his dream come true as 51 percent of the

land is now open space. “The saguaro cacti, which

can live up to 400 years, is unique to the Sonoran Desert,” he said. “The Hohokam Indians who lived here were quite sophisticated, a very artistic group that used aqueduct irrigation. In the ecology, only the strongest survive. Everything is hardy, yet at the same time the ecosystem is delicate.”

The mayor usually goes running or hiking once a week

in or near Spur Cross. “It’s restorative. It helps me keep a balance with the corporate and political worlds.”

Earth Day Cave Creek, sponsored by town group Green Cave Creek and the Desert Foothills Library, is the town’s first official celebration of the nationwide event focusing attention on environmental issues which started in 1970.

“This is the only planet we have,” Francia said. “It cares for us. Therefore as stewards of this marvelous globe of life, we need to care for it.”

The day will kick off with the Cave Creek Trail Run raising money for open space. Participants will depart at 7:30 a.m. from near the Spur Cross parking lot to tour the new open space area. For information, go to CaveCreekTrailRun.com.

Children’s activities including arts and crafts with recycled items will run from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., including a visit by desert animals and a Maricopa County ranger.

At 1 p.m. Spur Cross Ranch interpretive ranger Kevin Smith will guide a hike along Metate Trail.

As a library fundraiser, the library will accept documents for shredding (donation requested) and items for recycling including electronics, cell phones and toner cartridges from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

There will be speakers throughout the day including:

Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. For information go to desertfoothillslibrary.org or call 480-488-2286.

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“Looking back on it I never wanted to leave here,” he said. “It was one of my best coaching experiences. It’s a long story, but at the time I decided I wanted to get out of education for a couple of years with the thought of trying to make more money. That experience reminded me how much I missed working with kids and coaching.”

Last season was a challenging one for Davis, who spent a season at San Ysidro in San Diego. Along with leading an inexperienced squad through a 1-9 season, he was away from his family, which remained in the Valley.

“You go months away from your family and you miss out on being a husband and a father,” he said. “As much as I enjoyed and appreciated the opportunity I needed to come home.”

Having already made the decision to return to the Valley Davis said it was just luck that DeGrenier, after six seasons at the helm, where he won 64 percent of his games in recording a 44-25 mark that included a state championship during a 15-0 state championship season in

2006, stepped down to accept the job at Mesa Mountain View.

“Obviously Coach DeGrenier has done very well for the program,” Davis said. “I just want to build on what is already here.”

In Davis the Falcons administration feel they’re getting more than simply a familiar face after going through more than 50 applications and interviewing four candidates.

“We knew we wanted somebody with head coaching experience and we knew we wanted somebody that relates well to kids,” athletic director Rick Swearengin said. “We talked to a bunch of different people as references and the thing that we kept hearing is that he’s in it for the kids. We’ve been told time and again that he teaches more than football to his student-athletes.”

Davis said his year at San Ysidro, which was located in a border town between San Diego and Mexico, taught him a lot.

“People might hear 1-9 and wonder why I got the job, but the school is in a border town that financially wasn’t very well off,” he said. “It was a situation where I was the closest thing to a father that probably 30 of my players had ever had. It wasn’t a typical situation. I had to help

feed them some times. We only won one game, but we were competitive for the most part. We probably could have won four games, but they improved and the experience taught me a bunch. I’m sure they’ll do much better next year.”

In returning to Cactus Shadows Davis said his first two tasks will be getting to know his players and putting together a coaching staff. DeGrenier took much of his staff, which weren’t on-campus teachers at Cactus Shadows, with him in heading to Mesa Mountain View.

“We prepared for the fact that whoever we hired as a coach would have some work to do in putting together a staff so we went ahead and advertised for assistant coaches,” Swearengin said. “We’ve got a file full of applications that we handed over to Coach Davis.”

The 34-year-old coach said he’s excited to put together a solid group of assistants.

“I know we’re only three weeks away from the start of spring ball, but I think we’ve got plenty of time,” he said. “I’m not going to rush and make bad decisions. I want to make sure we bring in people that will mesh with my philosophy. There’s a lot to get done, but I’m looking forward to the challenge.”

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The score, includes “Good Things are Bound to Happen,” “Magic Beans” and “Run, Jack, Run.”

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MUSICCave Creek Coffee hosts balladeer

Dolan Ellis, a Grammy Award winner, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Cave Creek Coffee Company in Cave Creek.

Ellis performs folk music about Arizona people, places and things. He mixes his baritone voice with a 12-string guitar. Ellis is known for his humor and storytelling skills.

Cost for the show is $20 in advance or $22 at the door.

Cave Creek Coffee Company is located at 6033 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For information call 480-488-0603 or go to cavecreekcoffee.com.

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The Musical Instrument Museum will celebrate its 1st anniversary April 29 – May 1 with a performance by Jordin

Sparks and Friends at 7 p.m. April 29. Tickets are $75-95. Proceeds will benefit a MIM community outreach program in partnership with The M.A.D. (Making a Difference) Girls, Inc.

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Fleming, a belly dancer, performs across the country, but also teaches out of a studio in Phoenix.

“I remember I was around 20 when I first saw belly dancing,” she said. “I was in a restaurant in California and I remember thinking the woman was so elegant, charismatic and confident. I was just spell bound. Then I saw all the money she had in her costume and it inspired me to take a dance class.”

During the course of her time performing at the Celebration of Dance, Fleming said there has been some crossover between styles.

“I think the lines get more blurred every year,” she said. “There’s a fusion where pieces of one style are incorporated into another.”

Despite that analysis she said she still thinks belly dancing has a niche unique to itself.

Fleming said she tries to come up with something new each time she performs at the Celebration of Dance.

“I’m going with a very high energy piece this year,” she said. “It’s more theatrical and I think will be appealing to a greater audience. That’s one of the things I like about this show, that it enables me to reach out to a market that might not normally comes see me perform. I think this show is one of the most amazing ones Phoenix has to offer in terms of not only quality,

but variety. The time and effort put into it is incredible. It’s why I dance it every year.”

The show is approximately 90 minutes and includes an intermission.

Helena Sarydarian the Executive Producer and Director

of the show said the event has always been well supported in the North Valley, not only in terms of the crowd’s reaction, but the business community’s willingness to get behind the event.

“We sell out every year,” she said. “One of the things I look most forward to is every year I have a group of people that come up and tell me that they’ve come to the show for years, but say that this performance was the best we’ve ever had.”

Along with the performance in Scottsdale a second show, which includes different performers, is scheduled for 8 p.m. June 4 at Phoenix Theatre.

Tickets for both shows are $25 and can be purchased at goldenlionproductions.com or by calling 623-465-5415. Seats for age 5 and under are free.

Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center is located at 33606 N. 60th St., Scottsdale.

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Submitted photoAva Fleming, who has been a regular performer in the Celebration of Dance, returns this year. Fleming, a belly dancer, said she has a high energy piece for this year’s show, which comes to Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center at 8 p.m., April 30.


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Cactus Shadows High School celebrated nine members of the class of 2011 on April 13 during a National Letter of Intent signing event.

The girls soccer program led the way with three Div-I signees that helped the Falcons soccer squad to a 19-3-1 season that included a postseason run to the 4A Div-I state semifinals.

The trio included midfielder Lauren Lazo, striker Taryn McClendon and striker Bethany Park. Lazo, who scored 11 goals and had 13 assists, good enough for second on the team in each category, will head to Princeton on an academic scholarship to play for the Tigers. McClendon, who had a team-best 20 goals and eight assists, is heading to the University of Tampa, while Park, who had a team high 17 assists to go along with 11 goals, will play for the University of Louisiana Monroe.

The boys soccer program, which also advanced to the 4A Div-I state semifinals, was led by Thor Kellin. The Falcons midfielder will take his skills to Butler University to play for the Bulldogs in the Fall.

The scholarship athletes weren’t limited to the soccer field as the volleyball program also had two members of their team sign scholarship to continue their athletic careers.

Middle Shan England will attend Utah State after finishing second on the Falcons in both kills and blocks this season. Her

teammate, Jordan Smith, who served as the Falcons libero, will move on to play at Concordia University. Smith led the Falcons in both aces and digs as a senior.

Over the last three years the England/Smith duo helped the Falcons to a 78-31 record including a state championship appearance in 2009 and a state semifinal run as seniors.

While the Falcons soccer and volleyball programs have a track record of success the softball program is only getting its first taste of success recently.

After winning the program’s first state playoff game a season ago this year’s team is 15-7-1 as they head down the stretch of the regular season, still in contention for the Desert Sky Region title.

Driving the team’s recent success have been shortstop Gracie Goulder and pitcher Camille McIver.

Goulder, who is the Falcons all-time leader in most offensive categories, will attend the University of Georgia next season looking to help a Bulldogs program which has gone to the College World Series and advanced to the semifinals each of the last two seasons.

McIver, the Falcons pitcher, will take her talents to Kansas next year where she will play for Bethany College, an NAIA program in Lindsborg.

The last signee was Michelle Evers. With just more than a year of experience in rowing the Falcons senior earned a scholarship to compete at Sacramento State.

Marc Buckhout/The Foothills FocusCactus Shadows High School conducted a National Letter of Intent signing event on April 13 for nine Falcons athletes. The seniors all will be continuing their athletic careers at the college level after accepting scholarships. The athletes include (starting back row left) Shan England, Michelle Evers, Gracie Goulder, Camille McIver along with (front row left) Thor Kellin, Jordan Smith, Bethany Park and Lauren Lazo. Taryn McClendon, who will be attending the University of Tampa on a soccer scholarship, was not in attendance.

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Country musicians Jamie O’Neal, Jessi Colter, Sarah Darling, and Black Carl will perform along with 10 other talented acts at the 3rd annual Chickstock Finals and Music Festival on Saturday, at Harold’s Corral, 6895 E. Cave Creek Road, in Cave Creek. Doors open at noon and live performances will continue through 10 p.m. VIP tickets cost $30 per person and include front row seating. General Admission tickets cost $20 per person. Festival patrons are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets. Kids 12 and under are free with a paid adult. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.com or by calling Harold’s at 480-488-1906. A portion of proceeds will benefit The Save the Ta-tas Foundation ®, a non-profit that helps fund breast cancer research.

Co-presented by AZ Chicks with Picks and Harold’s Corral, “Chickstock” provides emerging female artists with an opportunity to showcase their talent and take a shot at furthering their musical careers. Weekly singing contests are taking place at seven venues Valley-wide and the winners will advanced to the semifinals on Sunday, at Harold’s Corral.

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winner will receive $1,000, eight hours of studio recording time from Epicentre-Recording.com, a paid gig at Harold’s, and will have an opening spot on the main stage of the Chickstock Music Festival for Grammy-nominated Jamie O’Neal (#1 hit songs: There is No Arizona, When I Think About Angels, and Somebody’s Hero). The second place winner will receive four hours of recording time and a Fender® guitar from Cave Creek Guitar. A third winner will receive $500 for “Best Original Song.”

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Submitted photoCountry music’s Sarah Darling, whose video “Something to Do With Your Hands” is #3 on the CMT charts, also performs at Saturday’s “Chickstock” Music Festival

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Procession with Palms/Liturgical Services 8am & 10:30amGospel-Study Worship at 9:15am

Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem - Choir and chamber orchestra 7pm

Maundy Thursday, April 21, 7:30pm.Observance of Christ’s Last Supper

Good Friday, April 22, 2pmThe Passion narrative by a Readers’ Theatre

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 23, 9:30am to 11am Food, crafts, fun, and lots of Easter eggs! Bring a basket.

Easter Sunday, April 24Holy Communion at all services

Sonrise Service in Prayer Garden 6am Sanctuary Services 8am & 10:30am

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POLITICSVice Mayor Williams meets for breakfast

Residents are invited to attend Vice Mayor Thelda Williams’ District 1 community breakfast at 7:30 a.m. April 29, at the Deer Valley Airport Restaurant, 702 W. Deer Valley Road.

This month’s guest speaker is Mindy Johnson, an area supervisor with the city’s Neighborhood Services Department, who will discuss neighborhood blight issues.

Breakfast will be available for $3.99; the District 1 office will pay for beverages. For more information and to RSVP, call the District 1 Office at 602-262-7444 or email [email protected].

PARTYNew River plans block party

A New River style community block party will take place from 4 – 7 p.m., April 29 at New River Elementary.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket for an event that will include live music from Power Steering, students vs. faculty games, horseshoes and sack races, a petting zoo by Dreamchaser, as well as a variety of food including tri-tip sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, corn dogs and snowcones. For information on the event call Jana Wild at 623-341-4712.

RELIGIONDesert View Church offers Easter weekend services

Desert View Bible Church will have a series of services throughout Easter weekend. At 7 p.m., Good Friday, there will be services with childcare available for children up to age 5. There will be a 6 a.m. Easter morning Sunrise service outside. Those interested in attending are encouraged to dress appropriately. Afterwards donuts and coffee will be available before morning services at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Desert View is located at 105 W. Carefree Highway in Phoenix. For information go to desertviewbible.org.

SPORTSPop Warner North registration opens

Registration for the 2011 Fall Tackle and Flag football seasons is under way for North Valley kids. Tackle divisions are available for ages 7-15. Flag football is for ages 5-7.

Registration dates are May 14, June 18, July 9 at various North Valley locations. Cost for tackle football is $190 while cheerleading is $160 and flag football is $120.

The tackle season begins Aug. 1 with games beginning Aug. 27. The flag football season starts Aug. 8 with games starting Sept. 3.

For information on all the registration locations, requirements to play and boundaries for players go to popwarnernorth.org., e-mail [email protected] or call 602-944-4508.

Anthem Soccer Club offers tryouts for upcoming season

Anthem Soccer Club will conduct their tryouts for the upcoming 2011-2012 season on the week of May 16th to 19th. The club is seeking players for their established boys and girls teams in groups Under *age-8 thru U-18. All participants need to sign in at field #1.

Age cut off is August 1st. Players must be respective age after the cutoff date not before. Tryouts last approximately 90

minutes. Players must wear appropriate gear such as soccer shoes, shin guards and bring water. There are no tryouts for the U-8 and 9 boys and girls, just assessment placement. Tryout dates are as follows: • U-8 and U-9 Boys and Girls 7 p.m. May. 16• U-10 and U-11 Boys and Girls — 7 p.m. May 17 • U-12, 13 and 14 Boys and Girls — 7p.m. May 18• U-15 to 18 Boys and Girls — 7 p.m. May 19

Tryouts are at Anthem Community Park. For questions or information call 623-582-2413 or go to [email protected] or go to anthemsoccerclub.com.

SAFETYWomen’s shooting class offered

Women on Target, a women’s only instructional shooting class will take place from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. May 7 at Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix.

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Boulder Creek tennis advances to state quarterfinalsMARC BUCKHOUTMANAGING EDITOR

The Boulder Creek boys tennis team will once again via for a bid to the state semifinals. While the Anthem bunch rolled to another Northwest Region title this season and coasted to an easy 5-0 win in the first round of the 5A Div-II team state tournament on Monday they’ll host No. 6 Betty Fairfax at 3:30 p.m. Thursday looking for the program’s first state semifinal bid.

“It would be huge,” Boulder Creek coach Lesli Link said when asked about a possible final four appearance. “This is the strongest team we’ve had here and they’re playing up to their potential when it matters most.”

For the Jaguars, the No. 3 seed, to go where no previous Jaguars team has gone before they’ll look to senior Grant Link to lead the way.

The four-year varsity player, who went a perfect 12-0 in Northwest Region play this season, swept his way to a

6-0, 6-0 win in the Jaguars opening round win Monday as the Jaguars rolled past No. 14 Deer Valley 5-0.

“I’m playing pretty well, and I like our team,” the senior said. “We’re pretty strong throughout. Our bottom three can line up any way from week to week, so the guy playing No. 6 for us is probably as good as a lot of team’s No. 4s.”

In addition to looking to help his team advance to the state semifinals Link is off to a strong start in the individual state tournament.

Playing singles, Link, the No. 8 seed in the draw, earned a first round bye Saturday before winning his second match 6-0, 6-0 against Pinnacle’s Jordan Clarke.

“I’d say my strength is my

athleticism,” Grant said. “I get to a lot of balls that some players wouldn’t be able to. Sometimes that gets frustrating for the other player. They think they have a winner and I keep it in play. My other strength is I have a powerful forehand.”

While the team portion of the state tournament continues with the quarterfinals on Thursday and the semifinals and finals on April 27 and April 28 at Paseo Racquet Center the individual state tournament won’t resume until April 29 when Link will square off with Mountain Pointe’s Nathan Keso.

Link is one of four Jaguars still alive in the individual state tournament as he’s joined in the singles by junior Mark Webb.

Webb was extended in his Saturday matches, but advanced with a 7-6, 6-3 victory over Trevor Browne’s Alejandro Tover and then a 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 win over Mico Asister of Betty Fairfax in the second round.

That victory gave the Jaguars confidence that they’ll have a strong chance to advance to the state semifinals on Thursday when the team faces off with Fairfax.

“If our No. 2 can beat their No. 1 you want to say we should be in pretty good shape,” Grant said.

Like Grant, Webb, who won 6-0, 6-4 on Monday, said he too is playing his best tennis when it matters most.

“My serve is usually my strong point,” Webb said. “Today it was a little tough with the sun and the wind, but usually

with my height I can get extended and make for some pretty tough angles for my opponents trying to return my serves.”

The third and fourth players still participating in the individual state tournament are the Jaguars doubles team of juniors John Gennero and A.J. Solomon.

The No. 8 seeded squad earned a first round bye before defeating Mesquite’s team 6-1, 5-7, 6-3 on Saturday to advance to the third round.

That matchup, set for 2 p.m. April 29 at the Phoenix Tennis Center, will also see the Jaguars faceoff with a pair of Betty Fairfax players.

Rounding out the Jaguars top six players are freshman Tyler Russeth and sophomore Henry Adams.

If Boulder Creek can defeat Betty Fairfax on Thursday they would advance to play at 1 p.m. April 27 at the Paseo Racquet Center in Glendale (6268 W. Thunderbird Road) where they would face the winner of No. 2 Desert Mountain and No. 7 Horizon.

The Boulder Creek girls team, the No. 7 seed, also advanced to the quarterfinals on Monday. The Lady Jaguars defeated No. 10 Lake Havasu 5-4. With the win the Jaguars will travel to Tucson Thursday to take on No. 2 Ironwood Ridge in a 3:30 p.m. match. Ironwood Ridge is located at 2475 W Naranja Dr.

Marc Buckhout/The Foothills FocusBoulder Creek senior Grant Link, who will attend Lake Superior State University on a tennis scholarship next year, has the Jaguars a win away from the program’s first state semifinal appearance. At 3:30 p.m. on Thursday the No. 3 seeded Jaguars will host No. 6 Betty Fairfax with a trip to the semifinals at stake.

Marc Buckhout/The Foothills FocusBoulder Creek junior Mark Webb serves during the opening round of the 5A Div-II state team tournament Monday. The Jaguars defeated region rival Deer Valley 5-0 to advance to Thursday’s state quarterfinals. To view more photos from Monday’s match go to The Foothills Focus Facebook page at facebook.com/TheFoothills.Focus


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Valley of The Sun home to miserable desert dwellers?JUDy BLUHM

SPECIAL FOR THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS

Do you think of our wonderful little corner of the world as being a miserable place to live? To clarify, the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones boldly stated that the people in the Metro Phoenix area are the most miserable in the country. They ranked dozens of metropolitan areas citing such factors as gas prices, unemployment, housing prices, and the overall economic outlook as reasons for “misery.” Am I to believe that Detroit and Cleveland have happy residents?

I don’t mind a study that sheds light on our troubles, but shouting out to the world that we are a bunch of miserable souls is ridiculous. And what gives the Wall Street journal and Dow Jones the right to pretend that they can forecast the mood of a population simply by economic indicators? Doesn’t it take a group of professionals in

the mental health field to really determine who is happy or sad?

It seems to me that the Wall Street Journal should maybe stick to writing about stocks and bonds and be quiet about peoples’ suffering. One Anthem woman wrote in that she would rather walk barefoot across the desert in Phoenix in 115 degrees, than spend one winter day in Cleveland. Another joyful resident cried “foul,” and said the survey was a “below the belt punch” to a great city and hard-working folks who are trying to pull together after a disastrous recession. One man wrote in, “blah, blah, blah . . . . .all Americans seem to be suffering right now . . . who cares who comes in first.”

A deejay in Los Angeles (which was ranked slightly ahead of Phoenix on the misery scale) made an entire program at how “people in Phoenix always feared their city would become the next L.A. and now they wish they could move here.” Hey, those

are fighting words. Yikes, please don’t compare this place to L.A. The traffic! That smog! Those inflated prices! Crazy people! Rundown looking freeways and sad little palm trees! A deejay in Phoenix on KTAR ranted for an hour about how we are “mostly happy people in Phoenix.” Of course, he does scream and whine most days about how awful the world is, but I guess that doesn’t count.

Perhaps the real question

in all of this debate is “what makes us happy?” Is it sunny days and pleasant weather? Good relations with the family? A happy home-life? Maybe a good marriage? A job that is both meaningful and interesting? The ability to pay the bills and have a little fun? What about being healthy? Oh yea, there are other “factors” that make a person miserable or happy, and it never boils down to just gas prices and a recession.

One deejay in Phoenix laughed so hard when she read the “misery scale” that she thought the whole article was a cruel hoax. Yet, a few people called in to say that the misery in Phoenix is palpable, with too many people under water in their homes and too few high paying jobs to get out of this mess. One caller added that the real suffering begins in June with triple digit horror coming and high gas prices so we can’t cheaply drive away from this inferno.

Hmmm… I think more research is required to really pinpoint what city in America really has the most miserable residents. Dear Readers, don’t let relatives in far away places mock you for being here. Of course, we’ve been the butt of too many jokes! I know when I go to San Diego every year, people mildly poke fun at me for being a “Zonie.” They wonder how we “Zonies” can take the heat. They secretly laugh at the boredom we must be subjected to. They rib us about our snakes and scorpions, as if they are running down our streets chasing us like a swarm of bees. They laugh out loud at the thought of no ocean close by. Usually, when asked point blank (by a rude person), “Why do you live in a place like Phoenix,” I just smile. “It’s the best place on earth,” I might add.

Enjoy a sunset (the most spectacular in the world), a cold margarita (the best in the west) and until next week, celebrate all things Phoenix.

BLUHM

STAFF REPORT

The Deer Valley Unified School District received word that Robert W. Edmund has been appointed as its newest Governing Board Member by Don Covey, Maricopa County Superintendent of Schools.

Edmund, one of 13 candidates vying for the vacant board seat, was appointed after being selected as the first nominee recommended by the DVUSD Collaboration Team and attending a nominee seminar

hosted by Covey’s office on April 2. Edmund took his oath of office at the M a r i c o p a C o u n t y

Education Service Agency, April 5 and attended his first board meeting April 12.

Deer Valley will be hosting a reception for Mr. Edmund prior to Tuesday’s Board Meeting.

Joan Richardson, of Grand Junction, Colo. died on March 22, 2011. Richardson was a former resident of Cave Creek and a teacher in the Cave Creek School district.

She is survived by her husband, Carl; her two sons,

Paul and Scott; one daughter, Pam and seven grandchildren.

Condolences can be sent to the family at 531 23 Road, Grand Junction, Colo., 81503.

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three incidents that resulted in suspensions or expulsions of a student in connection with the same type of drug occurred at the same school during the same school year.

The letters would also include signs and symptoms of drug use and information on where to find help.

Senior Dylan Wiltse, a member of the sixth hour class, said that while he wasn’t sure where the efforts ultimately will lead he was hopeful.

“Just knowing what we’ve been able to do in a couple months is encouraging,” he said. “We’ve had a lot of good luck in having people help us along the way. Everyone knows there are problems with teenagers and drugs. Some people don’t want to admit that, but we want the problem to get addressed.”

Junior Patrick Madigan, a classmate of Wiltse, agrees.

“There are a lot of people that have problems with drugs that just don’t know where they can go for help,” he said.

Brunk said Boulder Creek’s students aren’t unique in that they have classmates that have dealt with drugs problems, but she does feel that her student’s efforts in trying to make a difference are unique.

“I’m pretty amazed with this group,” she said. “Their work as far as an assignment on this has long since concluded, but they live this. The problem is a reality to them and they want to make a positive impact.”

Along with standing in front of the capital with banners supporting the bill, the students met with State Senator Lori Klein. The District 6 Representative, who lives in Anthem, led students into the State Senate where they were introduced. She then led them to the State House where Tony Seel, the Representative from District 6, introduced the students as well.

Finally a pair of the students got the opportunity to take the signatures supporting the bill they’ve collected to the Governor’s office.

Sandy Wunder was one of

the parents that showed up at the Capital in support of the student’s efforts. Wunder, who owns Ocho Locus in Anthem, hosted a petition signing in support of the bill, an event attended by Klein leading up to the visit to the capital.

Having already graduated two of her six children from Boulder Creek and with a third currently enrolled at the Anthem school, Wunder said she is disgusted at the reaction from the high school’s administration.

According to Wunder the problems started on March 11 following the student’s release of a YouTube Video (youtube.com/watch?v=TrflB8tkGDU) entitled, “Ms. Brunk’s 6th hour sociology S.B. 1377”, which displays the front of the high school, and also the I-17

exit at Anthem Way. As images in and around Anthem are shown the voiceover begins with the lines, “Drugs are consuming Anthem. Drugs are consuming Boulder Creek”. Brunk allegedly was asked to leave campus by Boulder Creek principal Laurie Sheahan after the principal viewed the video.

According to Wunder attempts to support Brunk weren’t accepted.

“Lauren Sheehan refused to speak with us,” Wunder said. “I want to know why they won’t support the students. I know of four freshman and six sophomores that have had to go into rehab because of their problems with drugs.”

Wunder said that black tar heroin is a real problem in Anthem and that Brunk’s efforts are part of the solution, not part of the problem.

“It’s amazing that they’ve made something so positive and made it so negative,” Wunder said. “If the bill passes and even one student’s life were saved it would be worth it.”

In response to the reaction of the administration Wunder, who claims the administration simply is attempting to quell bad publicity, printed up hundreds of shirts that she gave out to students which bare the name of the bill, SB 1377, and the message, “We won’t be silent. Silence is the enemy of progress.”

Brunk, who has been a full-time teacher within the district, has subsequently been offered a part-time position for the 2011-2012 school year.

The mother of two preferred to focus on the achievements of her students rather than focus on her issues with the district.

She did acknowledge that without a financially viable job opportunity within the district she will be leaving at the end of the school year. As to her feelings regarding the administration and the way she and her students were treated she offered, “I’m just disappointed at the complete lack of leadership.”

An attempt to reach Sheehan for comment went unreturned.

“The problem is a reality to them and

they want to make a positive impact.”

- Linda Brunk


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HEALTHChronic pain support group meets

American Chronic Pain Association, a group designed to help people in pain deal with their problems, has a local chapter that meets from 6 - 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month at Azools Bar and Grill at 3134 W. Carefree Highway.

The Northern Phoenix group will cater toward veterans, but also is open to the general public. There is no cost to attend the meetings. Utilizing skills taught at ACPA meeting will allow members to become actively involved in their own recovery. The support members receive at group meeting will enable them to continue to make progress.

ACPA groups are meant

to offer a support system to members, as well as teach skills, which will enable members to cope with the day-to-day situations.

For information contact Jerry Abrahamson at 602-741-8992 or [email protected].

Anthem Al-Anon group hosts 1st meeting

Does someone’s drinking bother you? Al-Anon can help. Courage to Change Al-Anon group meets from 6 –7 p.m. Wednesdays at Cross of Christ Church is located at 39808 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, Anthem.

New River woman offers labyrinth walk, yoga, healing gong

Gong Master Rajpal Kaur, a New River resident, will offer Double Gong Vibrations the third Sunday of each month from 2 – 5 p.m. The gong and its sound technology are believed to offer healing powers, as well as achieve inner peace and tranquility. Kaur plays while

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ARTNew program for seniors available at FCF

Seniors create a unique piece of art on the third Tuesday of each month at the FCF-Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St., #B, Scottsdale. Jane’s Mandela Design is a therapeutic coloring session using the Hindu or Buddhist circular symbol of the universe, or mandela. Each session combines a social experience with therapy for hand-eye coordination. Classes are free.

Scottsdale artist displays paintings at Zuva Gallery

Zuva Gallery is showcasing brand new art collection of limited edition giclees on canvas by Scottsdale based artist, Fred Krakowiak throughout the month of April. A renowned artist and award-winning author, Krakowiak’s artwork stands in many private and public collections across North America. The first piece in his series, “Sitting Cheetah,” will be debuted at Zuva Gallery throughout the month of April in addition to other pieces titled, “All Mane” (regal lion) and “Rolling Thunder” (charging elephant).

The Gallery is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday; and from noon – 5 p.m. Sunday. Zuva Gallery is located at 34505 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale.

FUNDRAISER/BENEFITDaisy Mountain firefighters host pancake breakfast

The Daisy Mountain Fire Department Honor Guard will be on hand for a pancake breakfast from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Pioneer RV Park.

Proceeds from the event will go toward travel costs to attend the Fallen Firefighter Memorial on Sept. 17 in Colorado Springs.

Cost for the event is $5. Pioneer RV Park is located at 36408 N. Black Canyon Hoghway. To reserve a seat call Jeff Hinrichs at 480-343-9655.

Daisy Mountain serve as waiters for charity event

Daisy Mountain firefighters will serve as waiter, bartenders during a charity event from 5 – 10 p.m. April 28 at Wild Vines in Anthem.

Working for tips while serving beer, wine and menu items the firefighters the proceeds will go to help various local charities through the Daisy Mountain Firefighters Association.

Wild Vines is located at 41111 N. Daisy Mountain Drive, Suite 117 in Anthem.

North Valley Curves conduct food drive

Throughout the month of April North Valley Curves locations will participate in the 13th annual Curves Food Drive to collect non-perishable food and cash donations to benefit area food banks.

Curves will waive the membership fee for new members who donate a bag of non-perishable food or make a minimum donation of $30.

Curves International is offering gyms the opportunity to win cash prizes for their local food bank. Prizes will be awarded to clubs with the most food collected, clubs who beat their 2010 donation level by the largest amount and to two randomly selected clubs drawn from all the participating clubs.

Curves of Cave Creek is located at 29850 N. Tatum Blvd. #115 and can be reached at 480-473-0123 or [email protected]. Curves of Anthem is located at 42323 N. Vision Way, Ste. #105, at 623-551-5100 or [email protected].

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As I do each week, I follow the news headlines regarding the economy/real estate and I am happy to report that there was some good news, at least for some of us here in Phoenix. There is a lot of home buying going on throughout the Valley of the Sun. Yes, the numbers are impressive and I for one am very happy to see that so many others are jumping into the market. In fact, the total number of active listings on the MLS have fallen from 42,000 (a few months ago) to 36,000 as of April 18. Even some of the 36,000 listings are homes that have offers on them waiting for the bank to approve the short sale so the actual number of available homes is even lower.

When homes become affordable and a mortgage is equal to or less than rent would be for the comparable home, then consumers/investors buy homes. However, I have to remind all of us that we have seen this sort of buying before. In fact, we saw it last year and the year before. We, in the Sun Belt, but particularly here in Phoenix, always have a strong influx of buying in the winter when the rest of the country is half-frozen. This year is no different and because of the falling dollar and falling home prices, we are witnessing even greater demand from our friends to the north of us.

So before we get too carried away with exuberance, let’s see if this pace of buying can carry through when the temperatures rise. Sadly, while the number of homes on the MLS has declined, it is still very high. And, the total number listed is only part of the issue. What concerns me more, is the massive number of homes that currently have a trustee sale notice on them (approximately 50,000 throughout the Valley). Many of these homes are not for sale and even though some homeowners may be attempting a loan mod, we can safely assume (based on past performance) that many, if not most of the 50,000 will end up in foreclosure or sold as a short sale. Additionally, the number of shadow inventory (foreclosed homes the banks have not yet placed on the MLS)

remains excessive (estimated at more than 40,000 throughout Phoenix). Compounding the issue is the reality that there are many thousands of homeowners throughout the Valley that are not on any of the above lists, but who are not making their mortgage payments.

When we factor in all the potential homes that will be hitting the market in the months (years) to come, I just hope everyone in Canada can afford to own a second home in Phoenix.

To me it is also a bit alarming that more than 30 percent of all home sales in the Valley are to investors. While I would rather see the homes sold to someone rather than sitting vacant, (19 percent of all homes in PHX are vacant), it is never healthy for a market to have this high of a percentage being sold to investors.

Adding to my concern is what is on the horizon and quickly coming our way i.e. higher rates, inflations, Dodd/Frank Bill, the dismantling of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae who, along with HUD, currently back more than 70 percent of all loans, the debt ceiling, the budget battle for 2012, more foreclosures and a strong possibility of a double dip recession.

The fundamentals and the facts on the ground are getting so bad that even the President of the Ostrich Club, Timothy Geithner finally admitted that “it will take many, many years for the real estate market to rebound.” I guess after many billions of tax payer dollars spent to bail out the banks and the GSE’s, even the guys who have been delegated with the responsibility of getting us out of the same problem they created finally have to admit that even the U.S. government cannot overcome economics.

Let me give you a small sample of the most recent headlines. For starters let’s look at as recent as 9 a.m. Monday “Stocks getting crushed as U.S outlook slashed.” And, who is slashing the outlook? None other than the corrupt (in my opinion) Standard and Poors rating agency who has finally acknowledged that the U.S has a debt problem. The agency

downgraded the U.S. rating from “stable” to “negative” and the market is not taking it lightly as stocks are down 240 points. Meanwhile the U.S dollar falls and gold hits a new all time high.

Some other concerning Headlines are as follows:

- “IMF votes to find substitute for the U.S dollar as the World Reserve Currency.”

- “Jobless claims unexpectedly rise” meanwhile “American workers witness reduction in earnings”

- “Banks face $3.6 Billion Wall of Debt”, Sadly, one of our local credit unions (Deer Valley Federal Credit Union) made the list of troubled Credit Unions.

- “Housing starts at record lows”, “Builder confidence at new lows”, “Home prices fall below 2002 level”, “One out of four home mortgages are underwater across the nation”, “Economic growth remains weak due to housing woes”.

The above is just a small sample of what is circulating in the news.

The next headline reveals just how insane our politicians are and just how stupid they must think we are. “CBO (Congressional Budget Office) announces that the $38 billion in cuts is really only equal to $353 million.” In other words, all the grand standing was just a sham.

Everything you just read is factual and based on actual headlines during the last week. The mess is just getting messier and those who are in charge of guiding us are actually leading us off a cliff. As this next week unfolds, I encourage all of you to pay attention to what is really taking place in the world around. While you take it all in, keep in mind a quote I saw this week that might prove to make the difference in how this story ends. “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter!” Folks, the things that are taking place around us matter. Robert Holt, CDPE/SFR of The [HOLT] Group, RE/MAX Sonoran Hills. For information, please visit TheHoltGroupAZ.com or call 623-748-9583 and tell us your thoughts.

The good, the bad, and the ugly

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April brings about excitement for teens as they make plans for prom and graduation. This time of year is a high-risk time for underage drinking. As parents and guardians, being informed and prepared can keep our children safe.

While most students will make healthy choices, some may feel pressured to make alcohol part of their celebrations. Some view prom and graduation night as “rite of passage” that should be celebrated with the use of alcohol.

According to the 2010 Arizona Youth Survey, 27.2 percent of youth have chosen not to drink alcohol. However

14.1 percent of 12th graders reported driving a car after drinking alcohol. Teens should be encouraged by friends, family and peers to make healthy choices.

Talk to your teen and make a plan about what to do if they find themselves in a situation where alcohol is present. Let them know they can call you or a responsible adult at any time for a ride home. Remind them to never drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Their safety depends on this.

Make sure your teen has a safe, fun and memorable prom and graduation:

• Remember that you are the primary influence on your children.

• Set clear rules about not drinking and consequences for breaking them.

• Offer to host an alcohol- free post-prom or graduation party.

• Do not rent hotel rooms for teens.• Help identify alcohol-free activities.• Talk to other parents about post-

event activities to ensure alcohol won’t be present.Underage drinking poses many

risks. Alcohol can damage the developing teen brain, and has taken more young lives than tobacco and illicit drugs combined. Remind your teen that they know how and are

being trusted to make smart choices, and they have a family that loves and supports them.

It’s our goal for our teens to stay safe as they celebrate the final days of their high school career. Talk to them now about the risks of underage drinking. They need the facts.

For more tips on talking with your teen about alcohol, visit SADD’s new website, ParentTeenMatters.org or StartTalkingNow.org.

Jessica Smith, Arizona SADD State Coordinator

Parents should talk to teens about prom celebrations

Why credit access is critical to the economic recovery Most Americans understand that small

businesses -- not massive corporations -- generate most new U.S. jobs. And when these enterprises hurt, they likewise lose jobs in similar proportions. As influential financial analyst Meredith Whitney observed last May, “Small businesses created 64 percent of new jobs over the past 15 years, but they have cut five million jobs since the onset of this credit crisis. Large businesses, by comparison, have shed three million jobs in the past two years.” Like Whitney, the National Small Business Association believes the situation is dire. NSBA’s 2010 Year-End Economic Report found that “fully one-third (36 percent) -- which translates into more than 10 million -- of the nation’s small businesses are not able to get adequate financing.” Consequently, the NSBA added, “small-business owners continue to be financially stymied and unable to grow their business, thereby restricting their ability to create jobs.” The Milken Institute’s Managing Economist, Kevin Klowden, on March 21 lamented “the bleakest hiring outlook since early 2008.” While the entire small-business sector gasps for credit -- the oxygen of free enterprise -- the situation is both troubling and promising for franchisees. Essentially, these are small businesses that compose much larger companies. Consider 7-Eleven. Franchisees run some 5,000 of the company’s 6,100 U.S. outlets. They, in turn, are part of a worldwide, 36,000-store network that

produced $58.9 billion in sales in 2009. Small business franchises face many of the same headaches as other small companies, but they also potentially could catalyze job creation and the economic recovery when America needs them most. From 2001 to 2005, before the Great Recession began, franchised small businesses populated one of America’s most rapidly growing sectors. Their direct economic output expanded by more than 40 percent versus only 26 percent for other businesses. All told, more than 825,000 franchise small businesses in 300 different industrial sectors yielded $2.1 trillion (with a T)in direct and indirect economic output. Franchisees also created one of every eight non-farm, private-sector jobs in America. This solid record shows that, with sufficient access to capital and a stable public-policy and regulatory environment, franchised small business can be a job-creating locomotive that pulls the rest of the economy forward. But, once again, the recurring problem is a lack of coal to shovel into that mighty engine’s boiler. In a recent survey, fully 55 percent of the International Franchise Association’s members called themselves “moderately” or “significantly” affected by tight credit. This stunts their growth. While 2011’s stronger overall economic outlook encourages franchisors and franchisees, a lingering lack of credit sinks their spirits and smothers a broader recovery. Banks face sharp declines in the value of their borrowers’ collateral. A much more

rigid regulatory environment has bankers looking over their shoulders like never before. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate has hovered near 10 percent, limiting the income that the jobless otherwise would deposit in banks and lowering their demand for lucrative banking services. Many banks’ business customers have watched sales volumes slide, forcing them to live with lower profits, if any. The Obama Administration, to its credit, recognizes the importance of credit for small firms. Thus, Small Business Administration chief Karen Mills has worked to raise federal guarantees on SBA loans to 90 percent. Meanwhile, the U.S. Treasury has shown a flash of creativity with a new plan to spur state-level lending to small businesses. To find even more solutions to these problems, the International Franchise Association, and other leaders from the

financial and small business communities recently convened at a Small Business Lending Summit in Washington, D.C. Participants -- including entrepreneurs, financiers, and regulators -- discussed the establishment of a franchise registry that would streamline loan approvals and provide a pipeline of qualified borrowers, eager to be financed. All of us - including franchisees, franchisors, lenders, policymakers, and taxpayers - have a stake in igniting the economy by giving entrepreneurs the tools to create jobs and grow. Small business franchising can contribute the missing spark. Steve Caldeira is the president and CEO of the International Franchise Association (IFA). Chad Moutray, a former chief economist of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, serves as a senior advisor to the IFA.


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Emerald Pools and Spas will have its Grand Opening of a pool and supply store located at 34406 North 27th Drive, (Bldg 9, Ste. 192, just south of 27th Ave. and Carefree Hwy) in Phoenix on April 30th. The event starts at 11 a.m. with a free barbeque, raffle and giveaways.

Owner, David Fladhammer has been in the pool business for more than 16 years. In 2000, he opened his family-owned and operated company, Emerald Pools and Spas, providing new pool and remodel construction, service and repair, weekly maintenance, and now retail pool supplies. “The foundation of my business values is built on customer service and integrity. That’s why I personally will always supervise all of my job sites,” Fladhammer said.

After several years of owning Emerald Pools and Spas, Fladhammer moved his family five years ago to the North Valley and watched the community take off.

“My wife and I wanted to stay here in the North Valley and be apart of all of the growth, so we decided to make it our home. It was at that point that my son, Jacob, and I opened up Emerald Pool Supply.”

To give back to the community the family is donating a portion of its sales from the April 30th grand opening and throughout the month of May to a local North Valley charity.

“May is one of our busiest months to get ready for the hot pool season, so we’re really excited about doing this,” David said. “When you give, and ask for nothing

in return, you reap benefits that no dollar amount could ever equate too.”

The soft opening took place Feb. 12. Jacob brags that Emerald Pool Supply store carries all products for pool and spa needs - everything from skimmers to valves and cool toys for the whole family – they have it all.

The grand opening on April 30 will consist of free burgers, hot dogs, soft drinks, chips and sweets; along with some prizes, gifts and a raffle.

The store’s hours are from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Additional information about Emerald Pool Supply can be found at 602-795 – 4466, emeraldpoolandspa.com, or facebook.com/emeraldpoolsupply.

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Musical Theatre of Anthem’s (MTA) Summer Performing Arts Institute, a two-week intensive program for performers ages 6-19 will take place July 25 – Aug. 5 at Dynamic Motion Dance Academy in Anthem.

Students will learn vocal technique, dance skills, musical theatre style dance, acting, improv, interpretation of songs, advanced audition techniques, and stage presence. They will also have the opportunity to showcase their talents in a final performance. All levels are welcome, and performers will be grouped by age and experience.

The workshop will feature numbers from MTA’s fourth season, including Aladdin Jr., 13, Willy Wonka Jr., Seussical Jr. and Annie! Participants will learn from award-winning, experienced

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The Institute will be from 9 a.m. - noon Monday - Friday. There will be a final performance on Aug. 5. The cost of $195 is due upon registration. A 10 percent sibling discount is available. Space is limited. Online registration is available at www.musicaltheatreofanthem.org.

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTyFor Rent: 1100sqft Building, C-2, Office, Retail, Plant Nursery. Between Anthem and New River exits, east side frontage road. For info call Shannon at 602-629-1000

MANUFACTURED HOMES NEW 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath DOUBLEWIDE - CAVCO Durango Factory Order. Full Drywall. Hardwood Cabinets - 1st Quality, Lowest Price - $32,995! Home Outlet 1-800-493-2221. www.thehomeoutletaz.com.

ROOMMATE WANTEDRoommate Needed. Beautiful Anthem home; 2 rooms + priv bathrm; $400 includes utilities. Call Jackie at 623-551-1635

RENTALSRV SPACE--yOUR RV/PARK MODEL. QUITE. NICE 16 SPACE PARK. GREEN TREES. WIFI, STORAGE SHED. 50+. APPROVED PET OK. $270 monthly. PHOTOS: GreenNLush.com. BLACK CANyON CITy 623-374-9123.

Beautiful home on over an acre in New River. $1695mo. Panoramic Mtn Views, 3 bed, 2 BA & Den. Travertine tile, 2 fireplaces (one in master bedroom). Huge backyard w/ block fence & gazebo. Credit check required. Call Robin at 623-465-1188/480-710-9080

3 BR, 2 BA, Double Garage, Cul-de-sac, I 17/Carefree Hwy. Nearby playground. Neutral Colors. Available Now 319-551-7771

NEW RENTAL...3 bdrm 2 bath house for rent in Tramonto. 17 and Carefree Hwy. New carpet and paint. Community pool, basketball courts, playgrounds and trails. Great neighborhood. $1450. per mo. Call 602-561-6152. Cave Creek: One Bedroom.New Kitchen with dining area. Small covered patio. Nice Quiet area with beautiful views. References One yr, lease $700 mo.480-488-2752

Airstream Trailer, West Cave Creek. Suitable for one person, covered porch, fenced, private, secure, $400 mo. includes utilities. 480-326-2480 For Rent. New River. 27th Ave & New River Road. 2-3 Bedroom, 1.5 bath, water

included, NO PETS. $850mo plus deposit. 623-533-1675

Tired of Searching for just the right rental? Call Jo at Coldwell Banker Daisy Mtn Re for one on one service at no cost to you.480-326-8825

REAL ESTATEHome in Tramonto. 4000sqft, 5bd, 3.5BA. $285,000. Granite, BBQ, 3 GAR, pool/spa, home theater & game room, bonus room. Ideal for mother in law set up. Model Sharp. West USA 623-551-4281

OWC Lovely 2/1 mobile in BCC, AZ. Half acre, well is move in ready. Suitable for retired couple or responsible single. Possible Rental. For more info call 623-374-9267

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NOTICESAmber-hills Community Garage Sale. Sat. April 30,2011 From 7AM till 3 PM location Carefree Hiway and Paloma Pky. for infor.call 602 616 3311 ask for John

Basic Obedience Class: 7pm. This 6 week course will focus on basics: Come, Sit, Down, Stay, Wait, Leave It, How to walk on a leash without pulling, Proper Etiquette for meeting & working around other dogs & people. Goal is to improve your working relationship with your dog. $15 a class. Arline 623-465-7397 Carefree Hwy & I-17. Private classes available. 60 pound dogs or less.

ADOPTIONS ADOPT: ACTIVE, YOUNG and SECURE couple seeks bundle of joy to love unconditionally, cherish forever and complete our family. Expenses paid. Legal and confidential. Please call Dan and Randi. 1-800-979-3192

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

AUTOS 99 Sunfire. 4 new tires, good shape, good gas, $2300 obo. 602-319-6399 623-979-4109

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Do you earn $800 in a day? Local Candy Route. 25 machines and candy $9995! Call now! 877-915-8222. All major credit cards accepted!

CHILD CAREIn Home Child Care, 16th St. & Carefree Hwy. *Great Rates *CPR/First Aid *All ages Dana 602-513-3086

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GARAGE SALESAmber-hills Community Garage Sale. Sat. April 30,2011 From 7AM till 3 PM location Carefree Hiway and Paloma Pky. for infor.call 602 616 3311 ask for John

Huge Estate Sale on line, everything goes! www.OurDesertHills.com

HELP WANTEDDrivers - Teams: $6,000 Team Sign-On Bonus when you team drive for Werner Enterprises! Call Now for details! 1-888-567-3101

Electrician Helper. Clean, neat & responsible. 480-437-1411

Needed; Laborers for landscaping work, Handyman for small construction project. Circle mountain area. 623-465-7005 Terri

Hair Stations Available. Rental Only. Contact Brandy at Magnolias. 623-465-2999

ADVERTISE YOUR JOB Opening in 88 AZ newspapers. Reach over 1 million readers for ONLY $330! Call this newspaper or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com.

DRIVER TRAINING. Earn $40K/year with only 4 weeks of training! Train to drive Big Rigs. Lifetime Job Placement Assistance. Family owned and operated. NO CONTRACTS!!! 842 S. 59th Ave., Phoenix. SOUTHWEST TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING.

SHERIFF DEPUTY for Greenlee County. $15.76 - $18.24 hourly DOE. Non-exempt. AZ Post Certified. For additional information call 928-865-2072 or www.co.greenlee.az.us.

DRIVERS - REEFER SOLO LESSEE. Average $1.12 / mile (+fuel surcharge). Paid CDI. Training available & benefits! Call Prime Inc. today! 800-277-0212. www.primeinc.com.

HOME FURNISHINGS High Top Wood Breakfast table for 4. Paid 450. sell for 250. New. Robert 561-667-1412 Pics [email protected]

6 piece Living room set. Like new! email for pics! 2000. value for [email protected] Bob 480-274-3654

INSTRUCTIONATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE - from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Paralegal, *Accounting, *Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 888-216-1541. www.CenturaOnline.com.

AIRLINES 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.

LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIESSaddle & Tack Repairs. Western & English plus Racing saddle too. 30 years exp. Buy-Sell-Trade. 23yrs same location. Circle Mtn Rd & 18th St. 623-465-7286LUV SHACK RANCH 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 602-400-0826.ADOPT HORSES rescued from slaughter! Rehabilitated & ready for families. Volunteer,donate or sponsor also!

Dreamchaser Rescue an accredited American Sanctuary and a 501c(3) registered charity is in need of donations. Funds, tack, supplies or just your time. Also looking for special people to sponsor our sanctuary mares. These mares will live out their lives here at the ranch. Also have several horses available for adoption. Now offering riding lessons & trail rides to feed the horses” 623-910-6530 www.dreamchaserhorserescue.org or email [email protected]

MISC.HOT TUB 4 person Portable. 2 months old Blows up in minutes! Heater and filter. RJ 480-274-3654 for pics [email protected] $450. Paid 900. New Sears 1/2hp shallow well pump and 19 gal tank. Never used. $100623-465-9369 **BRAND NEW**EGyPTIAN COMFORT B E D S H E E T S E T S * * T R A M O N T O RESIDENT **820 COUNT $20 **1200 COUNT $30 **1500 COUNT $35** PLEASE CALL TED @ 602-558-7777. THANK yOU!Large wood display case. 48in wide, 6ft high, 18in deep. Sliding glass doors, movable glass shelves, lighted.480-488-4376Used galvanized pipe greenhouse rafters. $35 each.Desertscape Nursery 623-492-0799Landa 3200 P.S.I. Pressure Washer. 20HP, Honda. 6.3 GPM. Tandem Axle trailer. 300 Gal storage tank. Set up for 2 gun operation. Cost $14,000 new. Under 400 hours operation. 2-2-06. $6500 obo. 623-692-9939Pool table made by Dynamo,bar table,all accessories included. excellent shape.$750. 623-742-0369/602-214-5692

MISC WANTEDWANTED: .38 SPL or .357 MAG dbl action revolver, 5.5in and up barrel. $300 depending on condition. Don 623-465-9317

Wanted: Old/New Guns, anvils, wagon wheels, Antique safes, Guitars, Old Spurs. Cash Paid. 623-742-0369/602-214-5692

Big Screen TVs, as is, 41”-100” HD TV’s, Statewide pick up. Quick response. Bob 602-271-4461

SERVICES OFFEREDLOW COST COMPUTER SERVICE - Computer errors? Email Viruses? Slow Internet Surfing? 25 Years of Honest Reliable Computer Support Experience! Call Mark Gogan @ 480-720-0233 for FAST Mobile Computer Support LIVING TRUSTS, WILLS, Powers of Attorney, Deeds, LLC’s - Professional Prepared - Reasonable Rates - AZ Supreme Court Licensed- Anthem and Prescott Valley offices -– Serving AZ for 24 years, T.F.C. Estate & Document Service, Call 623-271-0626.

LEGAL DOCUMENT PREPARATION: Notary, Legal Forms, Divorce, Wills & Trusts, Bankruptcy I17 / Carefree Tues-Sat 623-889-7144 www.anthemlegal.com

Rockman Pool Service. Weekly Service & Repairs! Call today for a free estimate. 480-234-5715SPRINKLER REPAIR & INSTALLATION. Sprinkler/Drip Line Repair & Installation Experts No Job To Big Or Small....Free Estimates!!!! Since 1993 WWW.IFIXSPRINKLERS.COM Robert Smith 602-380-9658

A&D LAWN MAINTENANCE, LLC. 12 years Experience Residential & Commercial One time cleanup service and/or lawn maintenance, grass service/planting, weed pulling/spraying. Storm Damage cleanup. Trash hauling Tree & Palm Trimming, shaping, pruning. FREE ESTIMATES SATISFACTION GUARANTEED O:623-465-5576 or cell 623-680-7505I will clean your home. 14yrs local experience. $12 hour your supplies. Good References. 623-434-8125

Carpet, Vinyl, Laminate, Installations and Repair. Quality Work, Reasonable Rates, Free Estimates. Lots of Experience. Call Jerry at 602-373-3556

2011 Still Upside Down? We Can help. Success with short sales since 2007. Short Sale Masters AZ The young Group HS 602-284-5435 www.younggroupaz.com

Lynn & Roy’s Helping Hands. To help move, haul or just shuffle your stuff around. 928-899-0977

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

Basic Obedience Class: 7pm. This 6 week course will focus on basics: Come, Sit, Down, Stay, Wait, Leave It, How to walk on a leash without pulling, Proper Etiquette for meeting & working around other dogs & people. Goal is to improve your working relationship with your dog. $15 a class. Arline 623-465-7397 Carefree Hwy & I-17. Private classes available. 60 pound dogs or less.

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]

RVS RV/Motor Homes SELL YOUR RV FAST! Online at RVT.com. Millions of RV shoppers. Thousands of RVs SOLD. Serving RV traders since 1999. www.RVT.com or call 888-437-1072.

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Still waiting for your life preserver? Well, you are not alone.Unfortunately, anyone who has been waiting on the economy to rebound or for a Gov bailout is out of luck. With foreclosures surging and home prices declining, many homeowners are desperately underwater. Coupled with the onslaught of economic distress, many families are on the brink of �nancial collapse. While it may seem bleak, you do have options. The [HOLT] Group has helped countless buyers and sellers navigate this market and we can help you too! You owe it yourself and your family...The time to take action is now!

CALL TODAY! TO LEARN HOW A SHORT SALE MIGHT BE THE LIFE LINE YOU NEED!

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www.�eHoltGroupAZ.comFor more information on the short sale process, visit:

Get the Facts:• Less than 12% of eligible borrowers receive a loan mod with 70% of those ending up in foreclosure within a year of obtaining the modi�cation.

• Banks are NOT on your side, but we are!

• Short Sales have MUCH LESS negative impact on credit than Foreclosures.

• We DO NOT charge up front fees and are only compensated by the bank.

• The Holt Group is not new to the process. Our team has successfully negotiated 100’s of Short Sales since 2007. (ASK US HOW)

• We are full-time, trained, and experienced professionals with a proven system that can help you avoid the devastating e�ects of Foreclosure.

Robert Holt 623.748.9583

Each O�ce Independently Owned & Operated.

IMPORTANT NOTICE The FTC requires that The Holt Group inform you that we are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender (that is a good thing). Even if you accept this o�er and use our service, your lender may not agree to a short sale. If you stop paying your mortgage, you could lose your home and damage your credit – duh!

Still waiting for your life preserver? Well, you are not alone.Unfortunately, anyone who has been waiting on the economy to rebound or for a Gov bailout is out of luck. With foreclosures surging and home prices declining, many homeowners are desperately underwater. Coupled with the onslaught of economic distress, many families are on the brink of �nancial collapse. While it may seem bleak, you do have options. The [HOLT] Group has helped countless buyers and sellers navigate this market and we can help you too! You owe it yourself and your family...The time to take action is now!

CALL TODAY! TO LEARN HOW A SHORT SALE MIGHT BE THE LIFE LINE YOU NEED!

Certi�ed Distressed Property ExpertRE/MAX Chairman’s Club and Hall of FameTop 1% producing teams in AZ

www.�eHoltGroupAZ.comFor more information on the short sale process, visit:

Get the Facts:• Less than 12% of eligible borrowers receive a loan mod with 70% of those ending up in foreclosure within a year of obtaining the modi�cation.

• Banks are NOT on your side, but we are!

• Short Sales have MUCH LESS negative impact on credit than Foreclosures.

• We DO NOT charge up front fees and are only compensated by the bank.

• The Holt Group is not new to the process. Our team has successfully negotiated 100’s of Short Sales since 2007. (ASK US HOW)

• We are full-time, trained, and experienced professionals with a proven system that can help you avoid the devastating e�ects of Foreclosure.

Robert Holt 623.748.9583

Each O�ce Independently Owned & Operated.

IMPORTANT NOTICE The FTC requires that The Holt Group inform you that we are not associated with the government, and our service is not approved by the government or your lender (that is a good thing). Even if you accept this o�er and use our service, your lender may not agree to a short sale. If you stop paying your mortgage, you could lose your home and damage your credit – duh!

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