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August 3, 2011 • Vol. 09, No. 35 www.thefoothillsfocus.com
TramontoN. PhoenixNew RiverDesert HillsCave Creek• • • • • • •CarefreeAnthem Black Canyon City
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FREEDOM WAYcontinued on page 5
Marc Buckhout/The Foothills FocusThe New River Maintenance Facility, which opened in July, sits on 7.5 acres of land and has a variety of construction vehicles used to maintain North Valley roads. The $2.3 million facility has already allowed for increased productivity as county employees are no longer driving from a central Phoenix location each day.
Marc Buckhout/The Foothills FocusThe Anthem Community Council voted to discontinue the printing of Freedom Way come 2012. The move was made primarily to redirect staff’s time to marketing Anthem outside the community. The magazine will continue in a scaled down format at onlineatanthem.com.
MARC BUCKHOUTMANAGING EDITOR
Roy Arnold finally has time to stop and smell the popcorn from the old style popcorn maker that sits in his office.
The field supervisor is one of 24 people working out of Maricopa County Department of Transportation’s newest office, located at 41835 N. New River Road, in New River.
Prior to the completion of the $2.3 million facility, located 5 miles west of I-17 off of New River Road, county employees responsible for road maintenance made a daily commute from 29th Ave. and Durango each morning.
“You had 24 guys spending 2.5 hours a day just getting
to and from the job site,” Arnold said.
With the new building, county employees assigned a myriad of tasks ranging from dirt road grading, shoulder grading, pothole repairs, minor pavement repairs, storm damage cleanup, street sweeping and bridge and guardrail maintenance among others begin their day at a facility that is in the heart of the 2,000 square miles in the North Valley they are assigned to serve.
“I would say a lot of the work we do is less than 30 minutes away from our new office,” Arnold said.
Construction on the 4,000 square foot building, located on 7.5 acres of land began in May of 2010.
Once APS was able to supply power to the building day-to-day
operations began last month.Along with various front
end loaders, scoops, and dump trucks on site, there is also a fuel pump, used not only to fuel construction vehicles, but is also used my Maricopa Sheriffs office vehicles, which previously had to be taken to Cave Creek for fueling.
The building has a couple of offices along with a main meeting room with computers, where assignments are doled out each morning as calls come in for service.
“We have projects that we’re working on, but we also respond to calls that come into the main dispatch,” Maintenance Supervisor Myron Richards
MARC BUCKHOUTMANAGING EDITOR
In a spirited debate that had more turns than those needed to flip through Freedom Way’s 48-pages the Anthem Community Council decided, at the July 27 meeting, that the December issues will be the final print edition of the magazine.
Board Vice President Bob Copen asked how quickly staff could transition away from the magazine, which has been produced in its current form since 2006.
“Do we have the ability to make the change in the next five months and get away from this?” he asked. “If that’s the case I say we move forward with
our marketing plan. If this is costing us money and keeping our staff from doing other, more productive things, let’s stop it.”
After providing a 24 page report to the council the Economic Development and Marketing Committee, which was tasked with evaluating the effectiveness and value of Freedom Way, came back with eight possible options.
Their recommended option would have seen a slow faze out of the magazine that would have extended the printing of the magazine through 2012, reducing the page count from 48 pages through the rest of 2011, to a 16-page advertising free publication printed 10 times in 2012.
The committee and staff suggested the gradual phase out most notably so staff would have time to build up as complete of a data bank as possible of email addresses in order to send out email blasts encouraging residents to view the online version of Freedom Way.
Instead it was the third motion of the evening, one made by Copen, which finally passed. by a 4-2 vote from the council, which was minus an absent Jeff Pointer.
Copen’s long-standing effort to get an answer to constituents concern about the cost of Freedom Way was part of the
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Anthem Council brings end to Freedom Way
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STAFF REPORT
A 9-year-old Anthem boy
was transported by helicopter
to Phoenix Children’s Hospital
following injuries he sustained
in a fall at his home at
approximately 6:30 p.m. Friday.
Daisy Mountain Fire Department public information officer Dave Wilson said the boy was transported in serious condition.
The helicopter landed at Spirit and Independence, stopping traffic in the area.
STAFF REPORT
Neighbors called Maricopa County Sheriff ’s deputies after finding Desert Hills resident Dena Schuster, 47, dead outside of her home on July 23.
At approximately 10 a.m., officers reported to the call in the east 200 block of Jordan Lane
where they found the woman lying on her back outside her front door.
Neighbors had gone to check on the woman after not seeing her for a couple of days.
There were no signs of foul play or any type of struggle according to MCSO.
STAFF REPORT
The New River/Desert Hills Community Association will resume its meetings with a 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 free gathering at Crossroads Christian Fellowship in New River.
After taking off the months of July and August the group invites the public to come and discuss issues they think should
be addressed by the group.
The speaker for the September
meeting has yet to be announced.
Crossroads Christian
Fellowship is located at 42425 N.
New River Road. For information
about the group go to newriver-
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org or call either 602-432-2800 or
602-525-0548.
Helicopter takes Anthem youth to hospital
Desert Hills woman found dead
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fishing reportSTAFF REPORT
This is a scaled down, North Valley focused, version of the weekly fishing report produced by Arizona Game and Fish. To view the complete listing go to http://azgfd.net/artman/publish/FishingReport/J26-Fishing-Report.shtml
LAKE PLEASANTLake elevation 1,671 feet
(66 percent full). Fishing is very good for striped bass at night using frozen anchovies as bait, but there is also a sporadic daytime topwater bite for both striped bass and largemouth bass. Most of the action is in the main-lake basin, especially where there are extended lake points. Islands, reefs and submerged humps in the lake can also produce. A couple of morning anglers kept 32 stripers. Fishing was pretty good around sunrise then quickly faded as the sun climbed higher in the sky. The best lures were gunfish and white Rapalas. The better fishing spots were by the buoys in the
Aqua Fria and later in the day by the 1,702 sign outside the Aqua Fria. The mouths the northern coves were productive as well. They also caught one largemouth on a Skinny Dipper. Another angler also enjoyed the morning bite using topwater, jerkbaits and cranks. Spoons were also working for him as well. Largemouth bass were real active at the surface. Two nighttime striper fishermen kept about 65 stripers and two channel cats. Another 30 stripers and three cats were on the small side so they were released. The largest striper was 22 inches long. Nighttime fishermen usually use anchovies although the bait choice was not mentioned. One angler started at 5 a.m. and stayed a couple hours. He threw topwater Ricos in the mouths of the northern coves and out towards the main lake. He caught 12 stripers and most were pretty small around 1 to 1.5 pounds. He caught five largemouth bass with the largest about 3 pounds.
BARTLETTLake elevation is 1,759
feet, which is 51 percent full. Reservoir release is 150 cfs. This can be a summer hot spot for bass, catfish and crappie at times.
The small bass are plentiful and real hungry at Bartlett. They like to hang over rocky substrate next to steep drop offs. Topwater works well as does dropshot and jigs. Bass are chasing shad in the coves and around the points.
During the daytime, try fishing the rock stringers, reefs, islands and major points in the lake using crankbaits, topwater lures, drop shots, and/or jigs.
This is the time of year when bass can be actively chasing shad at the surface. This daytime topwater bite can be sporadic in July, but will continue increasing in frequency and intensity throughout August. By September, the topwater action here can be stupendous. The more you fish Bartlett,
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STAFF REPORT
The Maricopa County Sherriff ’s Office made an arrest well after what they believed to be a routine traffic stop at I-17 and Anthem Way Thursday afternoon.
After being pulled over at approximately 4:30 p.m. the male took off on foot, knocking over a Posse member, who sustained some minor
scrapes and bruises in an effort
to stop the suspect.
The search for the suspect
continued throughout the
evening as helicopters with
spotlights were used in the
desert surrounding Anthem.
The suspect was eventually
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STAFF REPORT
Within a 24 hour period Daisy Mountain Fire Department paramedics responded to a pair of rollover accidents in which two victims were transported to local hospitals.
The first accident came at approximately 1:35 p.m., July 26 when a southbound vehicle rolled several times before coming to rest in the grass off I-17 just south of Anthem Way (exit 229).
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The committee’s research indicated that in 2010 Freedom Way cost $225,000 to produce. The cost was offset to a degree by ad revenues of approximately $150,000, leaving a deficit of $75,000.
Board member Ron Jerich, one of the two no votes, said by his number, if 150,000 copies of Freedom Way are printed each year and the cost to the community is $75,000 the cost per household is approximately $.50. Jerich made an initial motion to table a decision until August’s meeting on Freedom Way, which was defeated.
Along with cost, the committee focused on communication effectiveness, relationships and resources in making an assessment.
Under the current setup staff spends 85 hours a month in garnering advertising to help offset the cost of the printing of the magazine. The committee suggested that there were a variety of other things staff could be doing in efforts to sell Anthem both regionally and across the country if they weren’t tied to that type of commitment each month.
In examining other similar communities around the country the committee came up empty.
“We were unable to find any other communities producing a monthly printed magazine,” committee member Holly Matson said. “Offering information over the internet is more cost effective. It’s also a more effective way to reach snowbirds.”
One of the potential benefits of staff being freed from the time commitment of selling advertising for Freedom Way would be more work such as the recently completed marketing brochures.
Communications Director Jennifer Solomon explained the brochures, which have recently been placed at the airport, hotels, restaurants, RV parks and given to local realtors have been a “hot commodity.”
“We’ve gotten requests for them from states all across the country,” she said.
Anthem resident Roger Willis encouraged the effort to garner
media attention outside Anthem.“I found out about Anthem
because of an article I read in Golf Digest,” he said. “The point is advertising on a national or at least a regional basis could pay dividends.”
Ray Norris said he could be supportive of the committee’s recommendation and a motion brought forth by board member Emily Wrinkle if advertisers had the opportunity to continue advertising within Freedom Way through 2012.
The committee then explained that in order to accommodate space for advertising the 16 page goal would not be accomplishable as the space to accommodate the ads would require additional pages in order to have 16 pages worth of content, which would increase the cost.
Instead they voted on Wrinkle’s original motion, which failed when it drew a 3-3 tie.
The committee also referenced an online survey about Freedom Way that was sent to 4,100 email addresses of Anthem residents. In a survey, which was completed by 594 residents 54 percent said they would like to receive information from the Council online, while 8 percent said they would prefer to see it strictly in print through Freedom Way or a direct mailer.
“I don’t support the posture of the committee,” Jerich said. “I don’t think they’ve taken into account the entire community.”
The makeup of the survey takers included 63 percent which were 50 years or older, perhaps quelling fears that doing away with the printed magazine might alienate Anthem’s older residents a claim made by residents Betty Towne and Ted Illston who labeled those of his vintage “Q-tips.”
Staff suggested there would still be some instances where information could be mailed along with bills to residents, but said they would lean on local media as well.
The committee suggested that by discontinuing their advertising efforts through Freedom Way, Anthem would have a better relationship with media outlets such as The Foothills Focus, In and Out and Images since they wouldn’t be competing for the same advertising dollars.
President Craig Boates and board member Tim Fyke voted with Copen, and Wrinkle, in favor of the motion to end the printed edition starting in 2012.
Anthem staff is attempting to acquire email addresses to as many Anthem residents as possible in order to direct residents to the online edition of Freedom Way. In order to get on the list resident should go onlineatanthem.com, and click on sign up for e-News at which point they are asked for their information and then need to check the box next to the Anthem Community list.
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Growing up, my Dad used to sit me down in front of the tv to show me his favorite Westerns. I watched a lot of John Wayne movies, and I always remember thinking to myself, “You know what this movie needs? Aliens.”
No, no wait- I never once thought that. Apparently, though, someone did, hence bringing the world Cowboys and Aliens, starring Indiana Jones and the new James Bond (Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig) as gun-slinging, Stetson-wearing bad-asses who band together to battle a new enemy to the wild, wild west. When I first heard that premise, I thought it would either be the coolest movie ever, or the dumbest movie ever. Well, it’s certainly not the first, although the latter is a bit too harsh. A bit.
It’s not that this movie couldn’t have been really great, it’s that someone forgot to make the characters interesting. We follow a group of men, woman, child and dog as they search for the “demons” (aliens) who have taken their people (wife, son, grandfather, etc). A half-brained attempt at exposition at the beginning of the movie, though, leaves a lot to be desired, as I just found myself not caring about the people who had been taken, nor those left-behind. And, if
you want an audience to commit to a story-line that involves as many special effects as this one does, you better make sure they feel invested in the plot. I just never got there.
The movie is riddled with stereotypes, clichés, predictability and awkward moments. There were a few times I found myself engaged long enough to forget and forgive some of this, but then some other weird moment would happen and I’d be pulled right back out again. In the end, it was just…eh. Definitely not something I’d recommend, but fun enough in parts if you are just looking to get away and not think for two hours. I did feel the theater shake for a moment, and thought perhaps everyone was about to burst into applause. Then, I realized what it was- John Wayne rolling over in his grave.
STAFF REPORT
A cancer education and support forum is being offered at 10 a.m. Aug. 13 at Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church in Cave Creek.
Coffee and cookies will be available prior to a presentation by a registered nurse from the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center. The topic of her presentation will be spiritual well being and trying to find meaning in illness. A group discussion will follow the presentation.
Those planning to attend are asked to R.S.V.P. at 480-488-3283. Good Shepherd is located at 6502 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek.
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Anthem dentist Frank Wolf prides himself on going the extra mile for his patients.
From a dental mission in Vietnam to volunteering his skills helping provide dental care to homeless women in Chicago, to offering his services to the financially challenged in Anthem, where he has had a practice since 2007, Wolf said he feels its important to give back.
“I’ve always made a commitment to try to make a philanthropic impact through my business,” he said.
On Oct. 2 Wolf and his wife Annette will take that effort to new heights with a one-day ascent of California’s San Jacinto Peak outside the Palm Springs area.
In attempting to tackle the steepest sustained elevation gain in the lower 48 states, the couple will work to raise funds to support oral health
education and dental treatment projects in Guatemala, Nepal and Northern India.
“These are areas where the people don’t have access to dental care,” he said. “The effort will provide dental care and simply teach people important life skills. These people in a lot of cases haven’t even been introduced to tooth brushes.”
In participating in October’s effort, “Dentists Climb For a Cause” Wolf has the goal of raising $5,000. While the majority of participants will ride a tram up to the 8,200 foot mark and hike the final 2,600 feet to the summit, Wolf and his wife are amongst a small group that will do the entire hike, one entailing an 8,200 foot elevation increase in 12 miles for a total climb of 10,800 feet.
“I’ve never hiked in the San Jacinto mountain range, but it will be a long day for sure,” Wolf said. “My wife and I are out biking and hiking pretty
regularly so hopefully we’ll do pretty well.”
“We’re particularly excited to have Frank join us again this year,” said Daniel A. Bobrow, executive director of Dentists Climb For a Cause. “Frank was with us at the very beginning, way back in 1998, and it’s a testament to his commitment of giving back.”
To reach his fundraising goal and grow his practice Wolf is making an offer to new patients scheduling an appointment between now and the hike. The Anthem dentist will donate 100 percent of payments made by new patients from their first appointment if they mention this article.
For information on the charity go to climbforacause.com. To make a donation, or to schedule a dental appointment with Wolf go to majesticdentistry.com/cfac or call 623-551-6300. Majestic Dentistry is located at 42104 N. Venture Drive Suite B134 in Anthem.
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Submitted photo: Anthem dentist Frank Wolf and his wife Annette will travel to the Palm Springs area to climb San Jacinto Peak as part of “Dentists Climb For a Cause” in October. Wolf, who has participated in the event before is hoping to raise $5,000 for the cause which offers dental services in Guatemale, Nepal and Northern India.
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Maricopa County Department of Transportation Director John Hauskins believes between the gas savings and the man hours saved that the building will pay for itself in about a year.
“We are very pleased to improve both the access to our customers and response time for our maintenance activities in the Northeast Valley. Public Safety and Mobility are our highest
priorities and this addition of an environmentally sensitive facility close to our customer base demonstrates our commitment to supplying, to those customers, the best transportation system and service that we are able to provide. This attractive facility will remain, for many years to come, an expanded transportation support element for the entire Northeast Valley region of the County,” he said.
The building is located south off of New River Road, 5 miles west of I-17 at the same location as the County’s Recycling Center.
Facilities Management Cynthia Robinson said the New River Maintenance Facility will also be available to the public, as groups will be able to sign up to use space for meetings. For information call 602-506-8795 or go to mcdot.maricopa.gov.
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Marc Buckhout/The Foothills FocusMaricopa County Field Supervisor Roy Arnold and Maintenance Supervisor Myron Richards agree they are much more efficiently and effectively able to do their jobs, maintaining roadways in the North Valley since the opening of the New River Maintenance Facility last month. The office has 24 employees working out of the 4,000 square foot building, which sits at 41835 N. New River Road, five miles west of I-17.
Guard will appear in dress uniform to serve as ushers, and a single bagpipe will pipe in the Honor Guard as they present the colors before the performance begins. The Church of Joy seats up to 1400 people.
In addition to the first performance in Glendale a second performance will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Valley Presbyterian Church in Paradise Valley (6947 E. McDonald Dr., .25 miles west of Scottsdale Road on McDonald).
Sean McGarry, new Executive Director for PMAZ, encourages anyone who cannot attend the afternoon performance to come to the evening concert.
“This is such a unique performance opportunity; we want everyone to be able to attend, which is why we scheduled the duplicate performance at Valley Presbyterian. Everyone is welcome. We especially encourage people who are now or have been firefighters or first responders to attend—this is a tribute to you as well as those who gave so much on that day.”
Reservations are not required for either concert and there is no admission charge, although donations may be requested. Information about ProMusica Arizona and the National Requiem of Remembrance is available at promusicaaz.org or by calling 623-465-4650.
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Cactus Shadows High School5802 East Dove Valley Rd.
ScottsdaleSchool hours:
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Cave CreekSchool hours:
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Horseshoe Trails Elementary5405 East Pinnacle Vista Dr.
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Sandra Day O’Connor High School
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Anthem School41020 NE Freedom Way
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Canyon Springs42901 N. 45th Ave.
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The 2011-2012 school year will get underway for Cave Creek Unified School District students on Aug. 11 with Deer Valley Unified School District students getting started on Aug. 15. Listed below are the start times at all of the local schools.
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Over the last several weeks I have read one fascinating article after another exclaiming how amazing the current Phoenix real estate market is and how many homes are being sold. In these articles, we are told that the buying is at the same pace we saw in 2005, and we hear from real estate agents who are as giddy as a schoolgirl the night before the big prom.
Granted, it is good that the buying has been strong, but I fail to see why there is such exuberance when a blind man can see that we are still in a massive hole. Maybe the digging has stopped (for a while), but the hole is so massive that it is going to take many years for us to climb out of it.
While real estate agents might find joy in the current pace of buying, I do not think
the family that bought (or re-fied) their home in ‘03, ’04, ‘05, ‘06, ‘07, ‘08 are all that happy, much less exuberant. To me, the exuberance is irrational at best and irresponsible at worst.
The term “Irrational Exuberance” is also a title of a book written by Robert Shiller, who is one of the most rational people in the country and is also the one who along with Karl Case, came up with Standard & Poor’s Case – Shiller Home Price Indices. Shiller, who is an economics professor at Yale, is also one of the most respected economists of our time. He is also the same person who recently declared that he foresees housing falling by as much as 25 percent before we finally find a bottom. He also believes (as I do) that it is highly probable that the U.S. economy is heading back into a
recession or worse. However, as I have previously written, I do not think the Phoenix market will fall another 25 percent, unless the unthinkable happens. What is the unthinkable? A dollar collapse, U.S. dollar removed as world reserve currency and/or run-away inflation. While these events are possible, I am not ready to think they are probable.
What I do believe, is that anyone who thinks the Phoenix housing market is ready to take off is uniformed or delusional or both. I hate to bust anyone’s bubble, but the current level of buying is doing nothing more than helping the market to potentially find a bottom. However, the buying (much of it from investors) is not going to give way to any serious level of home appreciation any time in the near future (years). And,
while I too am happy to see that we are eating through some inventory, it will do nothing for the homeowner who is seriously underwater except perhaps give false hope.
Look – despite the buying, the fundamentals that drive appreciation are not there. Buying is part of the equation, but for every home that is sold there will be one going into foreclosure if not today then tomorrow or next year or the year after that. Why, such a dire prediction? Well currently, 67 percent of all Phoenix homeowners find themselves with negative equity and more than 200,000 of them are more than 50 percent underwater.
Remember that one of the many reasons this country has never seen this level of foreclosures is because in previous down turns, homeowners would let every other asset go before letting their home go back to the bank. Was this because people were “better people” or more committed to paying their obligations in the past? I say no. The single biggest difference between the past and now is that in past real estate / economic downturns, homeowners had equity in their home and as such they would fight like crazy to keep the home. They fought not because they were more “moral,” but because the only thing they had left was the home and the equity in it. Now, because this downturn has been so severe, homeowners find that they are just really renters paying the bank. Except in this case B of A or Chase does not pay for the HVAC when it breaks down.
Like it or not there will be many more foreclosures to come as more and more homeowners wake up to the complete futility of paying a mortgage that is twice as much as the home is worth. Remember that a home that has fallen 50 percent in value has to appreciate at over 100 percent to get back to a breakeven point.
And when will home prices go up? According to Moody’s Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody’s Corporation and the same ratings firm that is warning the U.S. government that our debt is about to be downgraded from AAA, has predicted that the Phoenix housing market will not see 2006 prices again until 2035. Others say it will be even longer.
No matter what your personal opinion is of those that just walk away from their homes, the fact is there are hundreds of thousands more potential short sales and foreclosures ahead. This of course, will continue to place heavy pressure on home values.
What is worse is that the problem of negative equity is not just confined to those that bought from ‘04-‘07. Data shows that many more people re-fied during that time than actually bought. In fact, the ratio of refinancing to buying was at 75 percent / 25 percent during the boom years. This simply means that all neighborhoods throughout Phoenix (and the country) regardless of when they were built are being devastated by foreclosures.
And, because prices have continued to fall so much, those who bought in ‘08, ‘09 and even 2010 potentially find themselves severely underwater. Many of the homeowners including those that bought in ‘02 and ‘03 are now having to short sell their homes or they are walking away. Keep in mind that many of the sale prices of homes sold today are often less that what they would have fetched in the year 2000.
Adding to the problem is the massive amount of buyers who have used FHA financing in the last 3-4 years. The problem here is that FHA financing only requires a down payment
Exuberance in real estate market is irrational
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MEMORIALPatriot Day Celebration honors Sept. 11 1st responders
Patriot Day Celebration honoring 1st responders from 9-11 will take place from 2 – 9 p.m. Sept. 10 at Paseo Highlands Park.
The Patriot Day Celebration commemorates civilians and first responders that sacrificed their lives for freedom on 9-11. In addition, the families of service personnel who stand by and support their dedication also will be recognized.
Entertainment will include performances by Joe Nichols and Tony Orlando. Paseo Highlands Park is located at 3435 West Pinnacle Peak Road in Phoenix. The event, which costs $9.11, supports Friends of Freedom, which provides educational scholarships to the dependents and spouses of active duty U.S. through ThanksUSA, 100 Club and Fighter Country Foundation.
Among the dignitaries expected to be in attendance are Senator John McCain, Congressman Ben Quayle, Former Vice President Dan Quayle, Lt. General John Bradley Joint Chief of Staff, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and Vice Mayor Thelda Williams among others.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase. New or gently used blankets for Afghan refugees will be accepted. For information on the event go to patriotdayaz.org or call 602-696-4646 or email [email protected].
CONTESTAnthem seeks photos of region
The Anthem Community Council (ACC) is seeking talented photographers, both professional and amateur, to participate in Anthem’s first community-wide photo contest. All entries must be submitted with a completed submission form to the Anthem Community Council located at 3701 W. Anthem Way, Suite 102, Anthem, Az 85086 by 5 p.m. Sept. 30. Winners will have their photos featured in ACC publications and in ACC-owned facilities.
The goal of this year’s theme, Reflections of Anthem, is to depict the people, sites and events of Anthem. Each photo will be entered under one category that best depicts the photo. The categories include: public art, volunteerism, Anthem at work, events, and amenities.
The photos will be viewed by a panel of judges and will be given points between 1 and 15 each for focus, exposure, lighting, subject, impact, uniqueness and composition. All submissions must be printed on 8” x 10” paper and submitted with a CD-ROM labeled with the contestant’s name, telephone number and photo category.
For information, including submission forms and a complete list of guidelines, go to OnlineAtAnthem.com. Submission forms can also be picked up at the ACC office. Questions pertaining to the photo contest can be sent to [email protected].
PERFORMANCESOn The Towne features Snow White
Classes in preparation for On The Towne Community Theatre’s performance of Snow White from 4 – 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning Aug. 23 at Canyon Springs School in Anthem.
Following the traditional storyline, the fairy tale is brought to life with an eclectic score of toe-tapping tunes.
This no cut, no audition, 36 hour program is designed for children ages 5 to 14. Cost is $200 per child with 25 percent sibling discounts available.
The show will be performed Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 at Cross of Christ Church in Anthem.
Children will learn vocalization, dance, character development, stage presence, self and group discipline, and theatrical protocol.
For information call 623-594-3832, email [email protected] or go to onthetownetheatre.org.
Desert Foothills Theater auditions for Charlie Brown
Desert Foothills Theater will conduct auditions from 10 a.m. –
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5 p.m. Aug. 20 and Aug. 21 for the show You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.
Callbacks for the show will be from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Aug. 24.
For information go to desertfoothillstheater.com.
LITERATUREDesert Foothills Library will host fiction book club
The Desert Foothills Library’s Fiction Book Club will meet from 10 a.m. – noon on Tuesday to discuss The All-True Travels and Adventures of Lidie Newton by Jane Smiley.
The club meets the second Tuesday of each month. Desert Foothills Library is at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. For information call 480-488-2286, email [email protected] or go to desertfoothillslibrary.org.
FUNDRAISER/BENEFITTeam W.I.S.H offers women’s night out
Team W.I.S.H. is having a series of events on Thursday as fundraisers for Susan G Komen
3 Day for a Cure. The evening begins from 5 – 7 p.m. at Café Provence with 10 percent of the bill donated to the cause.
From 7 – 8 p.m. there will be a Fall Fashion Party with refreshments and door prizes at a second venue. Tickets are $10 and are tax deductible. For information on the venue and to purchase tickets email [email protected]. All the proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen.
The final event of the evening begins at 8 p.m. at Ocho Loco where they also will donate 10 percent of the bill to the cause.
Anthem 4A Cure hosts variety of fundraisers
A variety of Anthem restaurants this month will offer discounted prices to benefit Anthem 4A Cure, which is raising funds for JDRF family walk team.
From 5 - 9 p.m. on Aug. 10 Café Provence will donate 20 percent of all sales.
From 5 – 9 p.m. on Aug.
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Cardinals camp draws fans to FlagstaffSTAFF REPORT
A tenuous offseason where court room proceedings and labor negotiations stole the headlines was finally put to rest late last week allowing NFL teams to open training camp over the weekend.
The Arizona Cardinals are in Flagstaff where they practice on the campus of Northern Arizona University. The Cardinals camp practice, which is subject to change is listed on the team’s website azcardinals.c o m / n e w s - a n d - e v e n t s /article-2/Cards-Release-Camp-Schedule/3af7a67f-e090-4fa8-9c80-8b060297d8c2
Some of the highlights of training camp in Flagstaff include the Red and White practice from 11:35 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. on Saturday. Prior to the practice, which takes place on the fields located just east of the Walkup Skydome, there will be a full-team autograph session for kids 12 and under from 10:45 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. The
practice will conclude with a live goal-line session.
Along with training camp practices, which run through Aug. 25, Flagstaff is also hosting the ‘Big Red Pour’ International Craft Beer and Music Festival.
The 2nd annual event takes place Friday and Saturday at Fort Tuthill Park. Tickets are $10 for one day or $15 for a two-day pass. Beer pour tickets are available at eight pours for $15 or 24 pours for $35. The park is located west off I-17 at exit 337, three miles south of Flagstaff.
Attendees will have the chance to sample a multitude of craft beer from Sierra Nevada, Grand Canyon and San Tan; to New Belgium, Deschutes and even Maui breweries.
Musical entertainment for the festival will be headlined by CheekTones, which returns from last year’s inaugural event as well as Whiskey Rodeo.
Tickets are available by calling 1-866-977-6849 or flagstaffamp.com.
Just like in years past the Cardinals practices may be moved inside the Skydome in the event of inclement weather. Because of code restrictions and liability issues related to construction at the Skydome fans will not be allowed to watch practices in the Skydome.
Submitted photoFlagstaff’s 2nd annual Big Red Pour International Craft Beer and Music Festival will take place Friday and Saturday at Fort Tuthill Park. Tickets are $10 for one day or $15 for a two-day pass.
Submitted photoThe Arizona Cardinals training camp practices take place on the campus of Northern Arizona University. The team, which recently acquired quarterback Kevin Kolb from the Philadelphia Eagles, is looking to bounce back from a 5-11 record in 2010. For the team’s training camp practice schedule go to azcards.com.
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From 5 – 10 p.m. on Aug. 18 Barro’s Pizza will donate 25 percent of all sales.
At each fundraiser Anthem 4 A Cure will sell raffles tickets for a new iPad, tickets are one for $5 or 5 for $20. The drawing will be in October during the group’s 4th annual Poker Tournament. For information contact Tari Skousen at [email protected].
Carefree flea market returns
The Kiwanis of Carefree Flea Market will take place from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Dave Anderson Memorial Building near the southwest corner of Tom Darlington and Cave Creek Road.
The sale will include a variety of items including anything a dorm room or student apartment might need from kitchen items, lamps, artwork, linens, furniture, electronics, sporting goods, jewelry, scrapbooking and party supplies and books among others.
Those interested in attending are asked to bring their own bags. Cash, credit cards and
checks with identification will be accepted. All proceeds benefit community children’s programs. Donations are tax deductible and can be dropped off at the flea market building from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays and from 9 a.m. – noon on Saturdays. Call 480-488-8400 for pick up or for information. The Dave Anderson Memorial Building is at 7177 E. Ed Everett Way.
YOUTHAnthem scouts register for upcoming year
Anthem Cub Scout Pack 432 will have registration for the 2011-2012 school year from 11:30 – 1:30 on Aug. 13 at the Anthem Community Center. Parents and prospective scouts are invited to stop by the Pioneer Room for information, forms, games and to speak with Pack leadership.
The Cub Scouting program is open to boys entering kindergarten through 5th grade. FFor information contact Talley Sieglen at 623-521-9877 or [email protected].
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of 3.5 percent of the purchase price. As we all now know, and what I pointed to earlier in this article, homeowners that are underwater are much more likely to walk away from their home. For those FHA buyers that bought anytime in the last 4 years, there is an extremely high probability that they too are underwater, some seriously.
This situation creates a drag on future prices since even if the homeowner stays in the underwater home and does not walk away, there is no real chance of him/her moving up in the market. Move up buyers are a vital component to a housing market. But the only way most people can move up to a larger home is if they take the equity from the one they are in and then apply it to the new home. No equity means no moving up. The problem is made worse when most of these buyers are not seeing anything resembling a pay increase at their place of work.
Meanwhile, we have a market place where more than 30 percent of the homes being sold are going to investors (many
are Canadians, Chinese and others). While this is good in the sense that it eats up inventory, it could potentially be bad if the world economy takes another nose dive and these folks need their money back and decide to sell at the same time.
Of course, as we all know, lenders are not giving loans to the dead any longer and as such, the ability to get financed is tougher than ever. And, with so many homeowners having their credit destroyed via foreclosure etc., then many would-be home buyers are out of the market for years.
Keep in mind that we currently have historically lowest interest rates. Should rates rise, expect buying to slow and those that can buy will lose buying power. I should also mention that come October the FHA maximum loan amount will fall from $346,000 to $271,000. With such a sizable reduction in the loan amount, I would think the market between $280,000 and $350,000 is going to take a hit. This will have an adverse effect on all other price ranges.
The issues, as pointed out
above, along with continued high unemployment, which only looks to be getting worse, is going to negatively impact Phoenix housing for many more years to come.
Look, I am very thankful for the buying ( I own a home too and would like to see values go up), but when I read articles or hear other agents that make it sound like happy days are here again, I am reminded of all the other misguided cheerleading we have heard over the last five years. Folks, I do not want to rain on the parade, but flat and very low growth is the new normal for housing and the economy. While it may prove to be a good time to buy (as long as you are doing it for the right reasons), it is not time to think that all the problems are solved and we are out of the woods. After all, we have seen this movie before, just ask anyone who bought in ‘08 when they were told “we are at the bottom.” Robert Holt, CDPE/SFR of The [HOLT] Group, RE/MAX Sonoran Hills. For info visit TheHoltGroupAZ.com or call 623-748-9583 and tell us your thoughts.
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SAGUAROLake elevation 1,524 feet at 92
percent full. This is a good time to go for a mixed bag of bass, catfish and bluegill. Saguaro also has plentiful yellow bass. The best fishing will be at night -- the lake can be crowded with recreational boaters during the daytime, especially on weekends.
A father/son duo caught about 25 bluegills before the sun went down. Using the bluegill they caught 4 largemouth bass on split shots in 20 to 30 feet of water. They found a cove and started catching large yellow bass on cut bluegill and three channel cats in the 2- to 5-pound range. In all they caught four largemouth, about 35 yellow bass (kept 15 of them), and three channel cats. It seemed as though flatheads got the better of these anglers;
they could never keep them on the hook (for long). They got off the water about 3:30 a.m. Note - If you happen to reel in a lunker, there is a certified scale at the marina to get an official weight and still release your catch. Two witnesses are needed for the weight to be official.
APACHELake elevation is 1,910 feet (97
percent full). This is a great time to fish this scenic lake along the Salt River. The smallmouth bass are still on the comeback trail, but largemouth bass and yellow bass are plentiful.
A couple anglers had real good luck catching smallmouth bass on jerkbaits and jigs. When the sun went down the bite died for these guys. Although they did catch 4 more fish from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. In total they caught about 35 bass; most were smallmouth. They fished the reefs and points.
CANYON Lake elevation is 1,657 ft,
which is 95 percent full. This is a good time to fish at night for lunker largemouth bass, but don’t expect high catch rates.
A shore angler and his girls fished a few hours and caught three 1.5 pound bass and a couple catfish using cranks. His kids caught too many bluegill to count and a couple yellow bass using worms under a slip bobber.
Catch any whoppers lately? Email photos of your recent catch to [email protected] with the name of the angler, the time, date, the name of the lake, where you are from, the kind of fish caught and weight and length if you know it along with the kind of bait/lure used to make the catch and you could see it on the newspaper’s Facebook page (facebook.com/TheFoothills.Focus).
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Katie is a special needs dog who has a condition called Chondrodysplasia with retinal dysplasia. What this means, very simply put, is that Katie has slightly deformed legs that appear bowlegged, and that she is going blind. She isn’t completely blind at this time, but it is expected that as she matures she will become completely blind. Medically speaking, there isn’t anything that can “cure” her condition, but she will need a more frequent schedule of doctor visits to make sure she stays healthy. We estimate that she will need to have a check up every six months rather than once a year, and this checkup will need to be with an eye specialist. She also needs daily eye drops (prescription) which she is very good about accepting.
If you are interested in Katie, we will provide you with all of the medical info you need to make an informed decision about bringing her into your family. Katie is a young pup, at about 1.5 years of age, so she has lots of “puppy” left in her. She is silly and playful and alert. Because she is vision impaired, she has excellent hearing and smell, and uses both to get around. She is extraordinary in her ability of understanding things around her. She can even play a little game of fetch and will bring the toy back to you to toss again. She loves to snuggle and is a very affectionate dog.
She is a small dog, about 40 pounds, and very easy to manage. She is house trained and hasn’t had any accidents in her foster home. She gets along great with other dogs, and gets along well with cats too. She is a kind and friendly dog with everyone she meets, and loves to meet new people that come for a visit.
She even enjoys going on walks with her foster mom. Katie “heels” right beside you while walking and listens to the sound of your feet for guidance.
If you would like more information on Katie or other dogs in need of loving homes, please contact Arizona Labrador & Giant Breed Rescue at www.azlabsandgiants.org.
Our adoption fees cover the cost of spay/neuter, basic vet check, heartworm test, microchip, 5 in 1 vaccination, and Rabies and Bordatella vaccinations.
The group is also in need of volunteers, especially foster homes. Those interested in being a foster are asked to go azlabsandgiants.org.
The Foothills Focus encourages submissions from the public for the editorial page. Respond to the columnists, fellow letter writers, or let us know about something all together different making an impact in your community. Submissions should be kept to less than 400 words. Send letters to [email protected]. If e-mail is unavailable fax submissions to 623-465-1363 or send them by mail to 46641 N Black Canyon Hwy, New River, AZ 85087. Include your name, your city and a phone number where you can be reached.
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On Dec. 11, 2010, my daughter was devastated when she hit and killed a very young “unneutered” Australian Shepherd that was running wild with his buddy on 7th Street and Cloud. The puppy did not have a collar so we took his lifeless body to a local veterinary where he was scanned for a microchip, to no avail. The veterinary was kind enough to handle the cremation of his remains.
On July 23, 2011, my family found a dog between 12th and 14th Street and Cloud. The young “unneutered” Boarder Collie mix was tired, hungry and a little emaciated. It appears as though he’s been on his own for a while. Again, this dog was not wearing a collar with tags and was scanned for a microchip, to no avail. Perhaps he was intentionally abandoned?
In the Desert Hills/New River area, it’s a common occurrence to find dogs running wild, fending for themselves and being hit and killed by cars. This ignorant mentality needs to stop. To those of you guilty of this behavior - we do not live in Montana on 20 acres lots with the nearest road two miles away. Wakeup people.
As a fifth generation native of Phoenix and a Desert Hills/New River resident, it saddens and disgusts me to see such irresponsible pet owners. The desert is not a place for your household pet(s). Coyotes, rattlesnakes, scorpions and alike are extremely dangerous and given the chance will kill your pet(s). Have you ever heard the screams of a dog being eaten alive by coyotes? I have. It’s a sound you will never forget. The desert is a host to all kinds of worms, parasites and unfriendly bacteria that can harm your pet(s), as well.
If you are not a compassionate person with some type of common sense, then do not own a pet.
My heart goes out to the
responsible pet owners who try and maintain a secure and loving home. Against all odds, their pet(s) escapes the confines and happiness of their security. Sometimes, you are reunited with your pet(s) and sometimes you are not.
REMINDERS:Please “do not” let your
animals run wild. Dogs are companions that belong in your home and behind a fenced yard. Cats belong in your home and should not be allowed to roam and become coyote and/or hawk food.
Please make sure your pet(s) has a collar with “up-to-date tags”. Collars without tags are a fashion statement and out-dated tags are useless.
Please microchip your pets(s). Sometimes a dog will lose his/her collar and micro chipping your pet(s) will always ensure that you and your pet(s) are reunited. Make sure your Microchip Company always has your up-to-date address and telephone number(s). Any Veterinaries office can microchip your pet(s) or you may contact The Arizona Humane Society at azhumane.org/artman2/publish/spw/fees.shtml.
Always spray and neuter your pet(s). There are too many unwanted animals. In addition, neutering/spaying your dog tames the desire to stray thus he/she is less likely to run off. Any veterinaries office can spay/neuter your pet(s) or you may contact The Arizona Humane Society at azhumane.org/artman2/publish/spw/fees.shtml or The Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic at spayaz.com/.
Make sure your pet(s) is always up-to-date on their vaccinations. Some vaccinations may be purchased over the counter and administered by the pet owner. Rabies can be obtained by your local Veterinary or at the Arizona Human Society, a z h u m a n e. o r g / a r t m a n 2 /
publish/spw/fees.shtml.
If you should find a stray animal without identification or if you are missing a loved one, Craig’s List, Pets 911, Pet Finder and The Arizona Humane Society are great resources to utilize. Remember: if you find an animal without identification tags, you may take that animal to a local veterinarian’s office, The Maricopa County Animal Care and Control or The Arizona Humane Society so that they may scan for a microchip.
If you should happen to hit an animal, please stop for assistance. “Do not” leave dead or injured animals on or along side the roadways. If the animal is wearing some form of identification, please contact the owner(s) immediately. If you are unable to make contact with the owner(s) and the animal needs medical attention, please take the animal to a local veterinaries office or to The Arizona Humane Society. If the animal has expired, for the Desert Hills/New River area, please contact the Arizona Department of Transportation at 602-506-6063 for pick up. If you live outside of the Desert Hills/New River area, please contact The Maricopa County Animal Care and Control for assistance. They will redirect you to the appropriate agency for your location.
If you see an animal running wild, please try and stop to assist that animal. If need be, you can always contact the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control at 602-506-7387 to assist with the seizure of the animal.
This letter serves as a memorial for the little angel whose life was cut short and the recently found/abandoned dog that as of this writing is still looking for his forever home.
A concerned resident and a voice for the animals,
Gina Hosley, Desert Hill
Rural pet owners need to be more considerate
We all know that the incomes of the wealthiest Americans increased significantly during the Bush administration years while the middle class actually lost ground relative to increasing costs especially energy and medical costs. The argument the Republicans use to defend not raising taxes on the rich is that it is the rich who grow the businesses that employ workers and improve the economy. The most obvious flaw in this defense is that unless you have a middle class who can afford to buy things then they are not going to support new businesses and growth. Why are the Republicans so adverse to raising taxes on the only part of the population that can easily affords a rate increase with no ill effects?
I don’t have an answer to this. Incredibly, our leadership (including our hang dog Democrats) have allowed severe cuts year after year at federal and state levels in education which may I remind you, is the training ground for the future.
Another obvious injustice that I do not understand is how we complacently and obediently go along, is the inequity evidenced by the incredible benefit packages politicians receive after only two years of service. Full free medical and dental coverage and incredibly large pensions are theirs not to mention the extravagant “business expenses?” they garner with little to no oversight or accountability.
Where are the voices of the 85 to 90 percent of us who are to remain employed, meet our bills and raise our families?
Why aren’t our representatives helping us to stay in our homes instead of looking the other way as Wall Street, Banking, oil and the military continue to determine government policies?
We may all be created equal in the eyes of some higher power but the sight of our leadership is influenced almost entirely by the big money that corporations put into the pockets of politicians.
The system is broke and guaranteed to get broker for the average person in America. Perhaps big business isn’t worried because they plan on selling their wares to growing foreign markets like China and India to replace consumerism lost at home. Of course if and when we ever do raise taxes for our corporations and wealthiest 10 percent of our country, their business and profits will likely go off shore and/or abroad feeding the economies of developing nations as the vast majority of Americans continue to struggle to make ends meet.
The long awaited march on the capitol will be postponed because millions of us will not be able to afford the gas it takes to drive there; it seems to be taking us an incredibly long time to get there on foot. Maybe we’d better start walking today because the way things are going, the capitol may be closed down by the time we get there..
Harvey Rabichow, Anthem
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If you love the real Arizona lifestyle: One bedroom apartment for rent in Cave Creek: Beautiful Views,Quiet Neighborhood,Nice neighbors, no frills. about 750 sq. ft. Newly renovated. $700 mo. lease. references: 602-405-7508 or 602-448-1054
BCC Beautiful refurbished Apt’s 1-Bdrm 550.00 & 2-Bdrm 650.00, Must See! Call 928-830-5942
Airstream Trailer, West Cave Creek. Suitable for one person, covered porch, fenced, private, secure, $400 mo. includes utilities. 480-326-2480
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 ESTATEIDAHO WATER FRONT PROPERTY WILL TRADE FOR HOUSE IN ATHEM! 172’ w/f, Utilitys, 1acre, Photos Troy 509-999-5655 [email protected]
LAND FOR SALEOne Acre, mtn views, near state land. Quiet, convient local. Rent land for horses? $60k owner/agent 480-540-3466
PRESCOTT AREA - Rare opportunity foreclosure. 101 acres - $89,900. Great opportunity at Ruger Ranch located near Kirkland. On maintained road. Build now or buy & hold. 1st come basis. Special lender financing. Call AZLR 1-888-690-8271. ADWR available.
DEEP DISCOUNT Log Cabin on 8+ AC, $99,900. Owner must sell, beautiful whole log cabin on 8+ acres at Windsor Valley Ranch. Additional acreage available at cool 7,000 feet elevation outside Show Low, AZ. Financing and ADWR available. Call AZLR 866-552-5687. Equal Housing.
NOTICESATTN: TOM SEEMEYER. The items you stored in my garage at 3405 W New River Rd., New River, AZ will be sold or trashed after August 15th, 2011 if not redeemed by you prior to that date. William Ingram.
Looking for ladies who would like to play cards and/or mahjong. 623-465-9317
Woodbridge Private School. Preschool & Kindergarten NOW ENROLLING! 623-428-1605 www.woodbridgeprivate.comAl-anon Meetings in Anthem. Mondays 10:45am. St Rose Parish. 2825 W Rose Canyon Circle. S/W corner of Daisy Mtn & Meridian.
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ADOPTIONS ADOPT: LOVING home filled with happiness & security awaits your baby. Expenses paid. Lidia, 1-888-206-2505.
ADOPTION: We would love to share our life with a child. Bright future filled with love and opportunity awaits newborn. Charlie & Nancy. 1-866-953-6670. www.bighopesforalittleone.com.
ADULT CARESENIOR CAREGIVER: Personal quality care for the elderly needing assistance. Wide range of services from personal care & meal prep to doctor appts & personal outings. Many years of experience including Alzheimer & dementia care. Mary 602-214-6104
ATV/CYCLE/ETCmust sell.2002 hd fatboy $10,000 obo 2005 honda atv 450r with lonestar susp $4,000 obo 602-722-5778
2003 Yamaha 100 V-twin Custom. 15K miles. Customized – many extras. Must see. $7900 obo. 602-750-5047
1960 to 1976 Enduro or dirt bike wanted by private party. Must be complete 50cc to 500cc. Will look at all, running or not. 480-518-4023
AUTOS1964 to 1972 classic sports car, muscle car wanted by private party running or not. 480-518-4023
CHILD CAREBabysitting - Mother of 2 grown children w/ lots of experience. Flexible availability + good w/ kids! Late evenings & overnights are available. 602-740-3435
FINANCIAL SERVICES
HELP WANTEDImmediate openings for phone operators. Heavy phone volume. Accounts Receivable position also available. Positions are full time. Will train. No nights or weekends. 7th St/Carefree Hwy. Please email your resume to [email protected] or fax to 602-992-0174
Gavilan Peak Sports Bar & Grill is looking for experienced cook. PT or Full time. 623-465-1020. 46639 N Black Canyon Hwy.Looking for trustworthy individual who can pick up my kids from school / drop off at house. Please call Mike @ 480-370-6130 to inquireDrivers - Teams: $6,000 Team Sign-On Bonus when you team drive for Werner Enterprises! Call Now for details! 1-888-567-3101Store install/ set up assistant retail store. Travel 4-6 wks, $9/hr plus expenses. Own transportation needed. 888-678-8966 X1189Security Supervisor wanted for Prestiguous Gated Community in North Scottsdale. Ideal Applicants will have valid AZ Guard License, 2 years security supervisor experience and a clean MVR. Great computer skills a definite plus. Position pays $14/hour. Please send resumes to [email protected]
Part-time Landscape Maint. help. Mon-Wed $8.00per hr. 623-465-7192Experienced Caregiver Desert Hills area for Senior Group Home. Call or Fax Resume to 623-465-7203
Drivers-Teams: $6,000 Team Sign-On Bonus when you team drive for Werner Enterprises! Call Now for details! 888-567-3101Want to Help Abandoned Cats? Need volunteers to feed neighborhood cats in North Phoenix locations. Call Priscilla 623-551-2324
Hair Stations Available. Rental Only. Contact Brandy at Magnolias. 623-465-2999
CAREGIVERS NEEDEDFull Time or Part Time
Experience Desired But Will Train alsoCarefree Homecare
25 Easy St. Suite – C, Carefree, AZ
480-488-1954Send Resume to: [email protected]
HOME FURNISHINGSLiving room couch & matching chair, navy blue, tan, barn red. Chair $50. Couch $100. Obo. Excellent Condition. 623-465-2538
Four Antique Oak Chairs, Make Offer 623-879-0262
INSTRUCTIONWoodbridge Private School. Preschool & Kindergarten NOW ENROLLING! 623-428-1605 www.woodbridgeprivate.com
LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIESWill trade roofing work for 2-4 horse gooseneck trailer. Licensed contractor. 602-616-9753.
Saddle & Tack Repairs. Western & English plus Racing saddle too. 30 years exp. Buy-Sell-Trade. 23yrs same location. Circle Mtn Rd & 18th St. 623-465-7286
LUV 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
VOLUNTEER-SPONSOR-ADOPT! Dreamchaser Horse Rescue offers a myriad of volunteer opportunities. Please consider joining our Dreamchaser family! We need animal lovers who are willing to help with everything from ranch chores to fundraising! We have sanctuary horses who need sponsors, and horses available for adoption. Come see us: www.dreamchaserhorserescue.org or Susan at 623-910-6530
MISC.Will trade roofing work for 2-4 horse gooseneck trailer. Licensed contractor. 602-616-9753.
***NEW BED SHEET SETS***1500 COUNT***$39 (602-558-7777) $39
Antique Waterfall vanity circa 1930’s.all original except mirror strap in the back. $500. call 480-326-8825 Downsizing other furniture as well
Used galvanized pipe greenhouse rafters. $35 each.Desertscape Nursery 623-492-0799
MISC WANTEDWanted: Old steel shed and scrap metal. Will pick up. Call cell 1-847-738-1194
Free Clean fill dirt wanted, near New River & Circle Mtn Roads. Some rocks OK. 847-738-1194
Wanted: Old guns, western antiques. 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 OFFEREDWill trade roofing work for 2-4 horse gooseneck trailer. Licensed contractor. 602-616-9753.
Sprinkler & Drip Repairs. Irrigation Maintenance. Troubleshooting, Pressure Problems. Leak Detection. Timers, Heads, Valves www.AquaMastersNorth.com 623-748-4773Experienced COPYWRITER: Text for websites, promo materials, newsletters, etc. REASONABLE, fast. 480-595-1416Published author available for enhancing documents with improved structure, grammar, syntax and wordsmithing. Please email for specifics at: [email protected]. CrystalClean01- Homes & Business-Free estimates Call Jenilee 623-764-7743Steel Buildings Discounted Factory Inventory. 24x36, 38x50, 48x96, 60x150, Misc. Sizes, Limited Availability, www.sunwardsteel.com Source:1LB 928-257-4875 LIVING TRUSTS! (CALL for Free Brochure), WILLS, Powers of Atty., Deeds, LLC’s; REASONABLE – PROFESSIONALLY PREPARED -AZ Certified -24 years exp., No. Phx. office, Call 623-271-0626
ANTHEM LEGAL SERVICES: Divorce, Wills & Trusts, Bankruptcy, Contracts, Forms, legal document preparation (Executive Office I17 / Carefree) www.anthemlegal.com 623-551-0136
I will clean your home. 14yrs local experience. $12 hour your supplies. Good References. 623-434-8125
Home Decor and Furnishings for ANY budget! Michelle 623-670-3544 www.allaboutthedeal.org
PETS & SUPPLIESRattlesnake proof your dog now. Snake proofing for all breeds of dogs. New River location. 480-215-1776 www.vipervoidance.com
PUPPIES: Rescued from the desert, large lab mix. 10 Weeks. Melissa, Cave Creek 480-220-8987
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]
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