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EVENTS:Spur Cross Fair to be

held March 12

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OTHER :• Bluhm Column 6

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Suspect arrested in connection with school gun threat investigation

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ANTHEM – Boulder Creek High School and multiple other schools in the immediate vicinity of the high school spent Monday afternoon under lockdown after a BCHS visitor reported seeing a man in the parking lot who possibly had a weapon. No one was hurt, and schools dismissed at their normal times after the lockdown was lifted. Former BCHS student Luis Barragan, 18, has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Law enforcement closed off Gavilan Peak Parkway in front of the high school during the investigation; traffic was also restricted heading north

on Gavilan Peak at the Daisy Mountain Drive intersection. The lockdown was initiated at about 12 p.m. on Monday.

“MCSO has placed Boulder Creek High on lock down after witnesses saw a man leaving the school with a gun,” Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Office Deputy

Joaquin Enriquez posted on

Twitter near noon on Feb. 29.

“No shooter just protocol.”

Enriquez continued to post

updates on the investigation as

the afternoon went on. Students

District 3 Supervisor Andy Kunasek announces he will not seek re-election

NORTH VALLEY – Maricopa County District 3 Supervisor Andy Kunasek has announced he will not be seeking re-election for another term as District 3 Supervisor. Kunasek has served Maricopa County for 19 years, since being appointed to the Board of Supervisors in 1997 and being elected in 1998 and re-elected in 2000, 2004, 2008, and 2012.

Kunasek is well-known in the north valley. His official Maricopa County biography notes his ongoing dedication to conserving open space. In 2003, Kunasek was named “Outstanding Elected Official of the Year” by the National Association for County Parks &

Recreation for his championing of the County’s parks system. He has also committed to linking County parks with a 242-mile trail system

throughout the Valley.

Pictured: Andy Kunasek

SUPERVISOR continued on page 7

DMFD volunteers fulfilling lifelong goals through work with fire crewsJESSICA WATTS

STAFFNORTH VALLEY – Every

first Saturday of each month, dreams are made. Zane Michels has always wanted to be a firefighter, and once a month he gets to be one. Zane was born with autism, but he does not let that stop him from pursuing his dreams.

Paul Schickel, community services program coordinator for the Daisy Mountain Fire Department, met Zane and his caregiver Sydney Dinsmore at Anthem Days last year. DMFD had a display up when Zane and Sydney stopped by to see the fire trucks and meet the firefighters. According to Schickel, over

the next month, arrangements were made to set up monthly visits. Despite meeting Zane and Sydney almost a year ago, Schickel still remembers meeting them.

“I remember Zane that day had a blue firefighter shirt on and he was excited to see the fire trucks and be around firefighters,” said Schickel.

After the arrangements were set up for Zane’s monthly visits, Schickel soon found out that he was not the only one in the house. David Bland and Arnie Hett also live with Zane and they too would come and help

Jessica Watts photoPictured: Daisy Mountain Fire volunteers learn about DMFD medical equipment and supplies.

VOLUNTEERS continued on page 10

GUN THREAT continued on page 3

Law enforcment restricted traffic near Boulder Creek High School on Monday afternoon while investigating a gun threat at the school.

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ANTHEM – The Arts Council of the North Valley is presenting Songs of Ireland on March 12, at 7 p.m., at the Anthem Civic Building. The performance will feature Áine Mulvey (Mezzo-Soprano) and Anne-Marie O’Farrell (harp). This presentation is part of the ‘I am Ireland’ cultural event.

The program explores both traditional repertoire and Art Songs. The concerts will include music by the early Irish harper Turlough O’Carolan; folk songs collected by Thomas Moore; and more recent Art Songs and contemporary music which explore different aspects of Ireland’s national identity. The program includes a number

of pieces which particularly

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commemorating the Rising.

Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door. To purchase tickets in advance, go to www.artscouncilnorthvalley.org/events.

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Ireland on March 12were dismissed at the usual time; law enforcement continued to restrict traffic and retained a barrier around the high school during dismissal.

Schools sent out messages to parents during the lockdown, updating them on the situation. After the lockdown was lifted, Deer Valley Unified School District posted more detailed information online.

“A visitor to campus believes she saw a person in the parking lot possibly in possession of a weapon,” DVUSD posted. “The visitor reported this to the office. Boulder Creek High School immediately went into lockdown and Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Deputies responded quickly to the school. Anthem School and Gavilan Peak School were also put into lockdown as a precautionary measure.”

“Today, on the Boulder Creek campus, a visitor reported to the office that she saw a person in the parking lot, possibly in possession of a weapon,” BCHS principal Lauren Sheahan wrote in a Feb. 29 Facebook post shared by DVUSD. “Boulder Creek High School immediately went into lockdown and Maricopa County Sheriff ’s deputies responded quickly to the school.”

“Deputies secured the campus and allowed for a systematic release of students. Unfortunately, the safety precautions delayed parent pick-up of students. I thank

parents for their patience during this situation,” Sheahan’s post continued. “After all students were released from campus, deputies swept every room of every building on campus. They feel confident that the suspicious person is not on our campus and that Boulder Creek High School is safe. School will resume tomorrow at our regular time. We are thankful for our close partnership with the first responders in our area, for our visitor who contacted our office, and for our administrators who reacted quickly to secure the campus.”

After students were dismissed from school, law enforcement continued to search for their person of interest in the investigation. On Monday evening, Deputy Enriquez put out a tweet saying that, “MCSO has Luis Barragan in custody (in) reference to the incident from Boulder Creek High from earlier today.” On Tuesday morning, Enriquez followed up this information with an additional tweet: “MCSO booked Luis Barragan early morning on felony charges, following Boulder Creek High incident from yesterday.”

Law enforcement and school administration encourage parents and students to report any potential threats to student safety. DVUSD offers an anonymous Safe Schools Hotline: (623) 376-3262; this hotline is available 24/7. This is not in any way a replacement for 911, but if you’ve witnessed something concerning at a local

school and are not sure what to do, calling the hotline makes the district aware and they can take action as needed.

“Deer Valley is encouraging any information on possible crimes or violent activity to be reported immediately, even if the information is merely a rumor,” the district states on DVUSD.org. “These calls can be made anonymously, as the district’s goals are to maintain safe, secure campuses. In addition, calls on suspected drug use, vandalism, or thefts are welcomed to help hold accountable those who commit criminal acts. When appropriate, information from the Safe Schools Hotline will be shared with local law enforcement. The hotline will be monitored throughout every school day, but should not be considered a replacement for 911.”

“Maintaining safe campuses requires the efforts of everyone in the district, including students, parents, educators, and support staff. Safety is an ongoing commitment that is possible only through the efforts of every member of the campus community. Your call could make the difference!”

BCHS principal Sheahan concluded her Feb. 29 Facebook update by thanking the community for their support in maintaining a safe school environment.

“We take school safety seriously at BCHS. Thank you for your support toward creating a safe, orderly, and caring environment at Boulder Creek High School,” Sheahan wrote.

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Parkside meeting to discuss repurposing home

ANTHEM – An Anthem Parkside Community Association Board of Directors Open Session meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, March 17, 7 p.m., at the Anthem Civic Building. The meeting’s focus will be on the requested repurposing of a home near Boulder Creek High School for use as a seminary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

A representative of the LDS church will attend the meeting to answer residents’ questions. Residents who cannot attend the meeting but would like to submit feedback can email questions to the Parkside community manager at [email protected].

Follow the Anthem Parkside Community Association on Facebook for continued updates on meetings.

Team Trivia Contest to be held March 18

CAVE CREEK – Get your thinking cap on! The Soroptimist International of Saguaro Foothills, in collaboration with the Desert Foothills Library, is holding its annual Team Trivia Content on Friday, March 18, 6:30 p.m., at the library.

The night will include some of Cave Creek and Carefree’s smartest and wittiest neighbors

and friends challenging one another to be the winners. Teams will consist of up to four players, and the team with the best name will win a prize. Prizes will be awarded to the teams in 1st and 2nd place. As one of the Soroptimist’s major fundraisers for local women and children in need, as well as the community library, there will also be a silent auction to raise much-needed funds to support this community. Everyone is welcome to come out for a fun night of community involvement and friendship. Entry fee per person is $50. There will be food and drinks available.

For more information and to register your team, contact Carolyn Lutz at (602) 568-5005 or [email protected].

Anthem Soccer Club holding camp,March 21-25

ANTHEM – The Anthem Soccer Club’s Spring Break Camp is set for March 21-25, 9-11 a.m. each day. Registration for the camp is going on now.

Students will get quality soccer instruction, with sessions focusing on skills development, including passing, dribbling, ball control, juggling, shooting, and heading skills.

The spring break soccer camp will be held at field #1 at the Anthem Community Park. Registration is $110.

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anthemsoccerclub.com or contact Mark Kerlin at (623) 582-2413 or [email protected].

Local veteran to speak at DAR meeting

ANTHEM – Local veteran Jim Oliveri will be speaking at the next Ocotillo Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution meeting on Saturday, March 12. The meeting will be held in Community Room #435 at the Outlets at Anthem.

Since 2014, this DAR chapter has been a commemorative partner of The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration VW50th Anniversary, as a way to recognize, thank, and honor Vietnam veterans and their families. The commemorative committee has invited former United States Army Specialist 4th Class in Vietnam Jim Oliveri to speak at the March 12 meeting. Oliveri is a Vietnam combat veteran who earned eight decorations, including the Combat Infantry Badge and Army Commendation Medal. Oliveri will speak about his time in Vietnam. Oliveri is now active in serving the community through involvement with Kiwanis International, American Legion Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vietnam Veterans of America, and the Daisy Mountain Veterans Parade.

DAR meetings are open to non-members; the community is welcome to join the DAR chapter in this meeting honoring veterans.

For more information, contact Willine Evans at (623) 551.37694 or go online to http://ocotillo.arizonadar.org.

Scottsdale Rotary Club holding fundraiser, March 19

SCOTTSDALE – The Rotary Club of Scottsdale North and Rotary International District 5510 Foundation are holding a fundraiser to benefit Soldier’s Best Friend on Saturday, March 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the Pinnacle Peak Village, General Store Patio.

Soldier’s Best Friend is a non-profit organization that provides U.S. military veterans living with combat-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Service or Therapeutic Companion Dogs, most of which are rescued from local shelters. The veteran and dog train together to build a trusting relationship that saves two lives at once and inspires countless others.

The March 19 fundraiser will help support the work of Soldier’s Best Friend. Tickets are $30 per person; tickets include two drinks, appetizers, bidding opportunities for a silent auction, and live music.

For more information, see www.rotaryscottsdalenorth.org. The Pinnacle Peak Village is located at 8711 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., in Scottsdale.

MindQuest Speakers Series to hold March 8 lecture

SCOTTSDALE – The MindQuest Speakers Series continues on March 8, with a presentation from Dr. Laurence Garvie.

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The CMS houses the world’s largest university-based meteorite collections. In 2008, as a Faculty Research Associate, School of Earth and Space Exploration, Garvie appeared on PBS; he has also appeared on multiple other programs. In 2015, he presented to the Camp Verde Archaeological Center with the return of the Camp Verde Meteorite, a portion of the Canyon Diablo Meteor that created Meteor Crater near Winslow. In addition, Garvie is author/co-author of over 70 scientific peer-reviewed articles on a wide range of subjects including meteoritics, mineralogy, electron spectroscopy and microscopy, materials science, and desert studies.

The Mindquest Speakers Series is a branch of the Foothills Community Foundation. Meetings are held at 34250 North 60th Street, Building B, in Scottsdale. MindQuest single event adult tickets are $20 and students are $5.

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New Maroon 5 display added to MIM’s Artist Gallery

PHOENIX – Maroon 5 is one of the most successful groups in music today, writing hits that combine distinctive vocals with elements of rock, soul, funk,

and more. A recently installed Musical Instrument Museum Artist Gallery display illustrates Maroon 5 as a hard-working band of musicians with a wide repertoire of music.

James Valentine, the group’s lead guitarist and already a repeat visitor to the museum, was the first to volunteer one of his custom guitars for an exhibit. Following Valentine’s lead, everyone in the band pitched in to make a more comprehensive display about Maroon 5 possible. Band members and their equipment manager personally selected the instruments to be showcased.

The new display features instruments from five band members: a bass guitar played by Mickey Madden, a hand-painted keyboard played by Jesse Carmichael, Adam Levine’s rare Ibanez electric guitar, a cymbal from Matt Flynn’s drum set, and James Valentine’s Fender Telecaster Deluxe guitar.

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NEW RIVER – The New River/Desert Hills Community Association’s March meetings will be held on Tuesday, March 8 and Friday, March 11.

The March 8 meeting will include the election of directors for the community association. The meeting will be held 7:30-9 p.m., at the Daisy Mountain Fire Station #141, located at 43814 N New River Rd. Maricopa County Vector Control Supervisor David Guerrieri will speak at the meeting.

The monthly Town Hall meeting on March 11 will feature local government representatives for a ‘Connect The Dots’ informative presentation. Department of Transportation representatives Jennifer Toth, Dallas Hammit, and Ray Dovalina will present. The meeting runs 9-11 a.m., at the Anthem Civic Building.

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grated wood pulp on your pasta? No, I didn’t think so. Me either. Hey, I didn’t think wood was edible! Seems to me we have a problem with our food supply when one of the most beloved and expensive cheeses

is being packaged with sawdust (technically wood pulp filler)! Oh, and that’s if there is any Parmesan in that little package of grated who-knows-what that we are buying. Seems some packages have every kind of cheese except Parmesan, which means once again the buying public has been had…duped again!

Feeling like a Mars bar? No wait, Snickers and Mars have been recalled in 55 countries because of plastic pieces found inside the chocolate bars. Oh yea, who wants to bite into a soft, chewy, heavenly confection and lose a tooth or choke to death? Yikes, what is

happening here?A lady in Utah was preparing

a luncheon for Sunday parishioners after the church service one day and opened up a can of green beans. Upon close examination, she noticed one of the beans was not green, but black. No wait, that’s not a bean, it is the head of a snake that just slid out of the can! The minister heard a barrage of swear words coming from the church kitchen

that he had never before heard in God’s House! Running as fast as he could, he got there just in time to pick the poor woman up off the floor as she lay screaming. They prayed together over the hideous snake head floating in the saucepan with the beans on the stove.

Preparing food should not be so traumatic! Eating food should be a pleasure, not a dangerous and potentially life-threatening experience! We should be able to grab a bag of lettuce and not worry about e-coli. And if we like a certain ice cream, not die from Listeria. And no, wood pulp doesn’t belong in cheese! And who knows what all the chemicals are doing to us. Get a glimpse of Monsanto workers spraying fields of vegetables in Hazmat suits with respirators looking like they have landed on Mars, but then we are supposed to eat those same veggies? Lordy help us.

Of course, Dear Readers, not only are we being poisoned, but we are being ripped off! The packaging of food products has been a sneaky and pervasive tactic to get us, the unsuspecting buying public, to pay more for less. From our “family friends” like Betty Crocker to Jif peanut butter, we are getting robbed. Jiff has two ounces less in its jars and brownie mixes are now an ounce less and even Keebler

cookies has “downsized” from its 14.5 ounce packages to 11.3 ounces. Potato chip bags are filled with air so they look bigger (they’re not) and even yogurt containers have bulked up so we won’t notice that we are now getting less!

Holy guacamole! The trickery never ends! A common brand of guacamole now has a domed package so it looks bigger…and we (the stupid consumer) are supposed to happily go along with the deception. Lies! And as if we don’t know the five pound bag of sugar we are buying is really only four pounds! Kraft cheese now has fewer slices in the package (same price). Yikes, so we are now paying more for less AND with the possibility of illness or death!

Oh, and to complete the trifecta of food fiascos, let’s not forget that the food industry has decided to package everything so tightly that no one can open

anything up! Unless you have scissors, grips, razor blades, and maybe a few hemostats, nothing can be released from the “locked-in-forever” plastic wraps that now make cooking a Herculean task.

Back to what we are actually chewing, I guess there is hope. A lady in Washington State was out to dinner with her husband at a fine Italian restaurant, when she bit down on something very hard. Spitting the object out into her napkin, she thought it was an earring and put it in her pocket. Later she discovered it was a rare, purple Quahog pearl worth about six hundred bucks. The woman said that although she could have “choked, chipped a tooth, or swallowed the pearl,” she feels very lucky. Sounds like “pearls of wisdom” to me. Maybe we will find something good in our food after all.

Hmmm…I have almost talked myself out of cooking yet again. Okay, eating out doesn’t seem much safer. But maybe we just have to take our chances. So be cautious, my friends. Wash everything, read carefully, expect to pay more to get less, and call for a really strong man to help with opening anything up. If you bite down on a hard object, let’s hope it is a rare and beautiful gem that you can have made into a ring. But if something tastes like sawdust, stop eating immediately. Then pour a big glass of wine. It goes with everything and helps wash the wood chips down.

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

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CAVE CREEK – Micah Grondin has been selected as the new ranger for the Cave Creek Ranger District, and he reported to his new office on Feb.

“We are looking forward to Micah’s arrival in Cave Creek,” said Forest Supervisor Neil Bosworth. “He is a native Arizonan, and is excited to join the Tonto National Forest.”

The Tonto National Forest is one of the most complex and heavily visited national forests in the nation, and Grondin will be busy with the many things happening north of Phoenix. Grondin is taking the position of Louise Congdon, who has been the Cave Creek District Ranger for the past five years. Congdon accepted an Ecosystem Staff Officer on the Hiawatha National Forest in Gladstone, Michigan. Jason Scow, Mesa District Recreation Staff, has been the Acting Cave Creek District Ranger since Congdon’s departure in late September.

Bosworth thanked Scow for serving as the Ranger during this transition.

“I am grateful for Jason’s willingness to assume the District Ranger responsibilities these last few months,” Bosworth said. “He was able to continue working with the community on projects

important to Cave Creek.”Grondin was born in Tucson;

he graduated from Northern Arizona University’s Forestry School. He has worked for the Forest Service for over twelve years, including as a seasonal timber marker on the Kaibab National Forest, before accepting a permanent job as a Forester on the Plumas National Forest in northern California. He returned to Arizona in 2008, working as the NEPA Planner on the Williams Ranger District of the Kaibab National Forest.

Grondin enjoys working with stakeholder groups and solving complex and important resource management issues as a team, and stated “I am looking forward to the challenges and opportunities the Direct Ranger position has in store.”

Grondin and his wife have two daughters. The family is excited to be starting this new adventure. They enjoy hiking, camping, and outdoor recreation and are excite about the wide range of recreation opportunities available in the Valley.

Tonto National Forest welcomes new Cave

Creek District RangerKunasek has dedicated

himself to fiscal accountability and responsible government, as well as public safety, having approved more than $2 billion in public safety improvements.

In a statement released through the County regarding Kunasek’s announcement, Chairman of the Maricopa Board of Supervisors Clint Hickman called Kunasek “a man of vision, principle, and action.”

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Andy at the County since 2013,” Hickman said in the statement. “While we are losing a friend and colleague, I can say – on behalf of all of the Maricopa County Supervisors – that we wish him well in the coming chapters of his life.”

Supervisor Steve Chucri also released a statement regarding Kunasek.

“I’ve been fortunate to know Supervisor Kunasek for more than 40 years and continue to admire his sense of community, integrity and the real meaning of public service,” said Supervisor Steve Chucri, District 2. “We will miss Andy’s style, charm, and unique ability to connect with people. But his legacy at Maricopa County will endure for years to come.”

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SCOTTSDALE – The music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will come to life onstage on Friday, March 18, 7:30 p.m., when December ’63 presents a toe-tapping concert featuring hits from the Four Seasons. The concert will be held at the Pinnacle Presbyterian Church as part of the Pinnacle Concert Series.

December ’63 showcases all the favorite songs from Frankie Valli, classics that have been thrilling audiences for decades, as well as the most popular singles from the Broadway musical Jersey Boys. This rocking tribute concert will have the audience singing along.

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Archaeology Society meeting to discuss ‘The Great Battle of 1698’

CAVE CREEK – Dr. Deni Seymour will speak on ‘The Great Battle of 1698: A Historical Turning Point for the O’odham and Apache’ at the March 9 meeting of the Arizona Archaeology Society – Desert Foothills Chapter.

Seymour will discuss The Great Battle of 1698; the greatest historical event to have occurred in this region happened along the San Pedro River in the vicinity of Fairbank on Easter Day in 1698. This was the battle at Santa Cruz de Gaybanipitea, when 500 Apache and their allies attacked the still-sleeping Sobaipuri-O’odham village of 80. This village was visited by the Jesuit Father Eusebio Kino in the 1690s. Against all odds, the Sobaipuri-O’odham won the battle. The story is remembered because it was retold and recorded by a number of Spaniards, including by Padre Kino, but fresh understandings are now available that make the story even more important. Seymour corrects the historical record with new translations of historic battle-related documents, including results of archaeological excavations and analysis with application of O’odham-specific cultural information.

Seymour is an internationally recognized authority on protohistoric and historic Native American and Spanish colonial archaeology and ethnohistory. She has excavated two Spanish-

period presidios (Santa Cruz de Terrenate and Tubac), several missions, and several indigenous sites. Seymour works with indigenous groups in reconnecting with their heritage, investigates Coronado and Niza expedition archaeology, and is rewriting the history of the pre-Spanish and colonial period in the southern portion of the Southwest. She has published extensively on these groups and this period and is a full-time research archaeologist and ethnohistorian, public speaker, and author affiliated with two academic institutions and the nonprofit research group Jornada Research Institute.

Archaeology Society meetings are open to the public. The March 9 meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the community building at The Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, located at 6502 East Cave Creek Road, in Cave Creek.

For more information on the Arizona Archaeology Society – Desert Foothills Chapter, see www.azarchsoc.org/desertfoothills.

North Valley Chorale announces new Composer-in-Residence

PHOENIX – The North Valley Chorale has announced that Phoenix composer Michael Frassetti is NVC’s new Composer-in-Residence. The selection by the Chorale’s Board of Directors was announced at the Chorale’s annual business meeting in February.

The post was held previously by Frassetti’s long-time friend and collaborator, the late local composer, Gregory Zduniak. In his acceptance letter, Frassetti wrote, “I am very honored to accept this position, especially in light of my following in the footsteps of my late esteemed colleague (and “brother”) Gregory Zduniak.”

The Chorale commissioned and performed the world premiere of Frassetti’s composition, the Angels Will Guide You Home, a hauntingly beautiful piece written in memory of Zduniak as part of the recent tribute concert, Sing Me to Heaven.

As the Composer-in-Residence, Frassetti summarizes his approach, “I promise to do my very best to continue to earn the confidence, reliance and trust of the Director, and especially of the members of the North Valley Chorale. I look forward to a continued successful collaboration for the upcoming concerts and events

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CAVE CREEK – March is Archaeology Month, and it’s the perfect time to learn about the rich Desert Foothills history at Cave Creek Museum. Go back in time as you tour the museum’s impressive Archaeology Wing or attend the annual Archaeology Expo at Spur Cross. Take advantage of the museum’s “History Highlights” March program, which will focus on the extraordinary boulders near the famed Boulders resort. Get a glimpse into the life of a female pioneer during a weaving and quilting family program.

On Sunday, March 6, the museum will host the “What the Ladies Did” Weaving/Quilting Family Program, 1:30-3 p.m. Unlock the mysteries of using textiles, such as yarn and plastic bags, for creating the perfect picture or blanket. Make your own quilt block and watch lace makers turn thread into lace. This program is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Carefree.

The Spur Cross Spur Cross Archaeology Expo is set for Saturday, March 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Join Cave Creek Museum and several other non-profits for an exciting day of hikes, gold panning, pottery making, guest speakers, live demonstrations, wildlife, artifacts, and more. This is an Arizona SCITECH Festival Signature Event.

A special presentation on The Boulder will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2-3:30 p.m.

“The Boulders at The Boulders Aren’t Really Boulders!” is a History Highlights program covers the physical forces that have created this amazing expanse. Reservations for this presentation are requested.

The Cave Creek Museum will host a Kokedama class on Wednesday, March 16, 6-8 p.m. Kokedama is a traditional Japanese art form that uses moss as a container for a plant. Displayed as singles or multiples, these string-and-moss balls make a stunning presentation. The class cost is $35, which includes supplies. Reservations are requested.

The museum’s Historic Stamp Mill will be in action during a demonstration on Sunday, March 20, 2-2:30 p.m. See this historic 1880 Golden Reef Mine Stamp Mill in action as volunteers crush hard rock ore in search of gold that can be separated and saved.

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“There has been a big difference since the first day he showed up till now and how they have interacted,” said Todd. “They were shy and timid initially and now they just have become a part of the crew.”

They will help the crew wash the floors and trucks, take out the trash, and sometimes ride in the fire trucks. During their visits they learn how to interact without having Dinsmore there, which helps with their social interaction even more. Due to the firefighters being on duty at the time of the visits, Dinsmore will stay on site just in case they get a call and need to leave the station.

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Jackie grew up on the east coast in upstate New York and Connecticut, influenced by the glowing fall colors, soothing shades of summer, and the ever-brilliant palette of spring flowering hues. All are influences that expose themselves in her sweeping canvases today. Jackie’s Italian family genes gave her a natural propensity for flamboyant expression, love of music, and an ability to dance the night away. She loved drawing, doodling, writing, and

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ANTHEM – The 2016 Anthem Gem & Mineral Show, sponsored by the Daisy Mountain Rock & Mineral Club, will be held Saturday, March 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, March 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Boulder Creek High School, located at 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway, in Anthem. Signs directing to the show will be set out that weekend.

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Salmon’s surprise retirement throws open the race for his House seat

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PHOENIX – Rep. Matt Salmon’s surprise announcement on Feb. 25 that he will not seek re-election to his seat in Congress shook up what was expected to be a sleepy campaign in a solidly Republican district this fall.

The Mesa Republican, who had no challengers from either party before his announcement, said he decided to step down after his latest two terms because he was no longer willing to trade time away from his family for congressional duties.

Political analysts said the announcement could open the floodgates to potential GOP candidates, attracted by an open seat in a district where there are more than twice registered Republicans as Democrats.

Arizona Senate President Andy Biggs was the first to step in, announcing his candidacy less than a half hour after Salmon announced his retirement Thursday morning. Biggs’ statement said Salmon has agreed to be his campaign chairman, and Phoenix Councilman Sal DiCiccio had endorsed Biggs by Thursday afternoon.

One analyst said a Biggs/Salmon team would likely scare off other possible candidates.

“I think having the congressman as the chairman of his campaign makes him (Biggs) the frontrunner,” said Brian Murray, a political consultant with Summit Consulting Group.

He said the strength of the duo will scare off others, adding that those who do end up running won’t be “tier one” candidates.

But not everyone agreed, with Democratic political consultant Rodd McLeod noting that congressional seats “don’t come open that often.”

“I’d imagine that there’d be a number of people who would want to stick their nose in it,” McLeod said, pointing to the crowd of candidates vying for the 1st District seat being vacated by Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Flagstaff.

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“Everyone is going to take a long, hard look at it,” Rose said.

He pointed to former Mesa Mayor Scott Smith, Maricopa County Supervisor Steve Chucri, state Rep. Justin Olson, the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, and Kirk Adams, Gov. Doug Ducey’s chief of staff who ran against Salmon for the seat in 2012. None of them could be reached for comment Thursday.

Bill Scheel, partner in Phoenix-based consulting firm Javelina, said contenders are not likely to be scared away this early in the race.

“That’s one of the more Republican districts in the state and there’s lots of Republican legislators and other elected officials in that area that are definitely going to want to take a look at this,” Scheel said.

The 5th District is 43.1 percent Republican, 19.9 percent Democrat and 36.1 percent independent, according to the latest figures from the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office.

But while state legislators could come forward, he said they might find it “hard work to lead a legislative body and run for Congress at the same time.”

This is not the first time Salmon has walked away from Congress. He was first elected to the House in 1994 and served three terms before deciding not

to run in 2000. He was elected a second time around in 2012 and re-elected to his 5th District seat in 2014.

“I feel like I need to be back with my wife, my children, my grandchildren and let somebody else come and do this job,” Salmon said in an interview late Thursday with Cronkite News.

Salmon’s friends on Capitol Hill said they were sad to see him go, praising his “sharp wit,” principles and work championing conservative causes.

“Matt will stand as an example for all those who currently serve or aspire to serve in public office on behalf of the people of our great state, and I have no doubt that Arizonans will continue to benefit from his strong leadership,” Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, said in a statement released by his office.

Salmon said retiring from Congress will be bittersweet.

“My wife always lets me take the garbage out but now I’ll get to do some other things too,” Salmon joked Thursday, before adding, “That’s a good thing.”

Cronkite News reporter Katie Bieri contributed to this story.

Photo by Katie Bieri/Cronkite News Rep. Matt Salmon, R-Mesa, said he will not seek re-election this fall, a move likely to shake up what was expected to be a sleepy race in the heavily Republican 5th District.

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The 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary made an overnight superstar out of Michael “Eddie” Edwards, a British ski jumper well out of his league but undeterred in his efforts to become an Olympian. This underdog story is a familiar one: the odds are stacked high as usual and the obstacles come one right after another. However, unlike some other cinematic sports stories, Eddie’s success doesn’t come from his excellent athletic prowess but rather his determination to never giving up; in fact, Eddie’s performance in the Winter Olympics was far from a display of excellence. That puts “Eddie the Eagle” in the category of sports films like “Rudy” or “Cool Runnings”, the latter being another film inspired from real events at the 1988 Winter Games. The producing team behind last year’s pleasant surprise “Kingsman: The Secret Service” bring a satisfying charm combined with feel-good moments to “Eddie the Eagle”.

Eddie (Taron Egerton) has always wanted to be an Olympian. From an early age, overcoming the obstacle of having leg braces, Eddie tried numerous sports, looking for the one that would take him to the Olympics. His box of broken eyeglasses will tell you just how many times he tried and failed at a sport. Still, Eddie

will not be swayed by anyone even his parents. Eddie’s father (Keith Allen) wants him to follow in the family business, while his mother (Jo Hartley) is more understanding of his dream. Opportunity comes in the form of loophole, as Great Britain doesn’t have an Olympic ski jumper, making Eddie a default choice.

There are no surprises here, absolutely none. You’ve seen this kind of film many times, in many different forms. However, this doesn’t make the film any less charming. One of the main reasons for this quality is the choice of cast, specifically the two lead characters of Eddie and his coach Bronson Peary (Hugh Jackman). Taron Egerton gives a spot-on performance as Eddie, partly because of the uncanny resemblance the actor has with the real character but also because Egerton embraces

the defining motivation of Eddie, a mantra that proclaims that winning isn’t everything. Hugh Jackman composes the struggling Bronson Peary with variations of other tough yet sentimental characters he has played before; it fits and works quite well here. At first the mentoring character has a “Wolverine” type attitude, stiff drink and all. But slowly it turns into one of renewal, a second chance for a disgraced athlete to help someone reach the goal he never could. Jackman brings an enthusiastic and earnest quality to the character, while also building great chemistry with Egerton.

Things fall into place fairly quickly, familiarity taking over to an extent that the film doesn’t quite build towards the dramatic climax or maintain the suspense that it should. Throughout the film, the lack of originality in telling this sports story stalls the film in a few moments. However, director Dexter Fletcher keeps pushing the easy-going attributes in a way that makes you wholly aware of what is coming but somehow keeps you engaged in the story if only to see if the writers decided to succumb to their structure and provide Eddie with the heroic Olympian ending. Again, nothing is new here.

“Eddie the Eagle” can be an uplifting film in moments,

especially when Eddie is soaring

through the air on course with

either a bone-shattering crash or

landing with complete control.

Who would have thought that

a film filled with clichés, about

a character who finishes in

last place, would evoke cheers

from an audience? Well, at the

screening that I went to, this

film did. It proves that a great

character can go a long way.

EDDIE THE EAGLE

Directed by: Dexter Fletcher

Starring: Taron Egerton, Hugh Jackman, Jo Hartley, Keith Allen, Iris Berben,

Jim Broadbent, and Christopher Walken

105 Minutes20th Century Fox

Monte’s Rating: 3.50 out of 5.00

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2892 W HALEY DRIVEANTHEM, AZ 85086

THE NAME AND STREET ADDRESS OF THE

STATUTORY AGENT IS:

REGINA KUNTZ2892 W HALEY DRIVE

ANTHEM, AZ 85086MANAGEMENT OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY IS RESERVED TO THE

MEMBERS. THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES

OF EACH PERSON WHO IS A MEMBER ARE:

REGINA KUNTZ2892 W HALEY DRIVE

ANTHEM, AZ 85086PUBLISHED IN THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS

PUBLIC NOTICEARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED

IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION FOR

LEECO CUSTOM FABRICATION, LLC

L-2061809-4THE ADDRESS OF THE KNOWN PLACE OF

BUSINESS IS:

43839 N 12TH STREETNEW RIVER, AZ 85087

THE NAME AND STREET ADDRESS OF THE STATUTORY AGENT IS:

JASON LEE43839 N 12TH STREETNEW RIVER, AZ 85087

MANAGEMENT OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

IS RESERVED TO THE MEMBERS. THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF EACH PERSON

WHO IS A MEMBER ARE:

JASON LEE43839 N 12TH STREETNEW RIVER, AZ 85087


PUBLIC NOTICEARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN FILED

IN THE OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA CORPORATION

COMMISSION FOR

SANI-GEAR OF AZ, LLCL-2044561-1

THE ADDRESS OF THE KNOWN

PLACE OF BUSINESS IS:

41020 N REPUBLIC WAYANTHEM, AZ 85086

THE NAME AND STREET ADDRESS OF THE

STATUTORY AGENT IS:

UNITED STATES CORPORATION AGENTS, INC.

17470 N PACESETTER WAYSCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255

MANAGEMENT OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

IS VESTED IN A MANAGER OR MANAGERS. THE

NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF EACH PERSON WHO

IS A MANAGER AND EACH MEMBER WHO OWNS A

TWENTY PERCENT OR GREATER INTEREST IN THE

CAPITAL OR PROFITS OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY

COMPANY ARE: THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF

EACH PERSON WHO IS A MEMBER ARE:

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Pet of the Week: Minnie

Meet Minnie!This little peanut has stolen

our hearts! Miss Minnie’s owner sadly passed away, and now Minnie is looking for a new forever home.

At 5 years old, Minnie is a wonderful companion dog who loves to follow you around the house and snuggle in your lap. She hasn’t received a great deal of exercise the last couple of years, so she’s currently working to slim down a bit. She’s already lost a few ounces by happily trotting after her foster mom everywhere she goes.

Minnie is a tiny little Chihuahua mix who would do

best in a quiet home without kids and with lots of attention. She is housetrained, spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and will receive a full dental in the next two weeks. If you would like to meet Minnie, please complete an Anthem Pets Matchmaker Application, located online at www.anthempets.org. A $65 adoption fee applies.

Anthem Pets is a nonprofit animal rescue organization serving lost, found, and abandoned animals in the North Valley since 2005. This rescue helps find forever homes for abandoned animals and return wayward pets to owners. See more at anthempets.org.

Spur Cross Fair to be held March 12CAVE CREEK – Learn

about the archaeology of the Cave Creek/Spur Cross area through hikes, booths, live demonstrations, and more at the 2016 Spur Cross Fair, to held Saturday, March 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area.

The Desert Foothills Chapter of the Arizona Archaeology Society, the Cave Creek Museum, Desert Awareness Group, Desert Foothills Land Trust, Verde Valley Archaeology Center, and Liberty Wildlife will all have booths at the event. Pottery and gold panning demonstrations are also planned, as well as children’s activities and crafts. Participants will have the opportunity to view and hold prehistoric artifacts from the area. Hikes include First

Mesa, Jewel of the Creek, and Rock Art; hikers need to arrive prepared for desert walking with appropriate footwear, hats,

snacks, and an adequate supply

of bottled water.

Come help celebrate Arizona

Archaeology Month. Bring

the whole family and have fun

while learning about this

beautiful state.

For more details, check the

Arizona Archaeological Society

Web site at www.azarchsoc.org

under “events” for the finalized

schedule of speakers and hikes.

The Spur Cross Ranch

Conservation Area is located at

44000 N. Spur Cross Road, in

Cave Creek. For more information

on Spur Cross, see www.maricopa.

gov/parks/spur_cross or call

(480) 488-6601.


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