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Submitted photoLeaving the competition all wet — The Boulder Creek Swim and Dive team competed in the Tempe Charger Invite Oct. 23-34, and they finished first overall out of 16 teams from all over the Valley, taking home first place trophies in both the boys and girls categories. Above, Head coach Scott Newell (center) posed with his swim team captains. Pictured from the left: Paige Grimes, Courtney Lorson, Trey Watmore and Nate Raffield.

Eric Quade photo‘The Black Widow’ strikes again — Show biz gunfighters flocked to Blood Creek stage in Frontier Town during Wild West Days to strut their stuff before a Cave Creek audience. During a Sunday performance, “The Black Widow” cleaned house in the way she was accustomed.

TARA ALATORRECarefree and Cave Creek resi-

dents identified the construction of new sidewalks, continued road maintenance and public parking as the most valued transportation needs for their communities Oct. 30 when surveyed for an ongoing transportation framework study, which will guide future planning for all modes of transportation in the area.

The transportation study is part of a $320,000 grant from the Maricopa Association of Govern-ments awarded to the towns of Carefree and Cave Creek for the construction of new bike lanes. The study also evaluates all trans-portation issues including driv-ing, biking, walking and public transportation. It addresses future and current transportation needs based on the projected growth in both towns, which has seen some of the fastest growth in the county according to MAG project director Eileen Yazzie. The study will focus on the construction of bicycle lanes that connect with the regional network of bicycle trails in Scottsdale, developing pedestrian pathways in both towns while accommodating to equestrian use, and improving ac-cess to parking for special events.

“We got a really great perspec-tive today from all different resi-dents and all age ranges,” Yazzie said after the meeting. “It’s a great start.”

The information collected dur-ing the public meetings, online surveys and focus groups will be taken into account as MAG formulates solutions to the iden-tified transportation problems, with more surveys and meeting taking place through 2014 during key phases of the study. By Oc-tober 2014, MAG hopes to begin developing a master transporta-tion plan after evaluating all the data collected from engineers and residents.

“Hopefully the community will be able to present themselves a playbook—together, collectively, as these two towns move forward, marching towards the future,” Yazzie said.

Although the 31 residents surveyed at Wednesday’s public

Explosion in New River injures one

A 49-year-old New River man was injured in an explosion Monday afternoon in New River.

The man, whose name has not been released, suffered severe leg injuries in an explosion that took place at approximately 5 p.m. near Daisy Mountain. The man was reported to have been helping others move out of a rented home and was outdoors when the blast erupted, taking one of his legs and heavily damaging the other. He was then airlifted from the scene.

T he Ma r icopa Cou nt y Sheriff’s Office was expected to head back to the New River property Tuesday to continue its investigation. On Tuesday morning, officials said they didn’t know the exact timeline, but they anticipated that it would be “awhile” before detectives arrive and the bomb squad conducts a comprehensive search of the premises. Afterwards, K-9 and robotic units will be used to check out the inside of nearby buildings.

The sherif f ’s of f ice and representatives from the ATF and Daisy Mountain Fire were scheduled to meet at 9 Tuesday morning to hash out those details.

Stories involving explosive ordinance are nothing new for the New River area. In 1998, for example, authorities removed a vast collection of munitions from a ranch seized by federal agents.

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meeting were in favor of adding pathways, bike lanes and side-walks to improve pedestrian safe-ty, they were opposed to adding road lanes, building new roads and a circulating shuttle service between both towns. Several residents spoke out about main-taining the natural beauty of the area by making new pedestrian pathways unpaved, keeping a ru-ral feel to both towns.

“In this area, people are more attracted to the natural look in the area, not the downtown look,” said Cave Creek resident and Ar-izona State University student

Madison Edens about making gravel pathways instead of paved sidewalks.

With Cave Creek and Care-free having almost no dedicated bike lanes, and limited paved shoulders and crosswalks, it was suggested that it’s not easy for cyclists and pedestrians to con-nect to town centers and the sur-rounding regional trail network. Although the study area is one of the safest places to drive in the state, the fatality rate is higher than the national average with more than three fatalities in 4 years, according to MAG. The most recent fatality happened this summer when a 48-year-old cyclist was struck while making

a left turn in Carefree.The proposed bike route, Yazzie

said, will run along Cave Creek Road and the Carefree Highway, connecting with Scottsdale’s bi-cycle trails via Scottsdale and Pima roads.

“Turning dirt hopefully will start in 2015,” said Yazzie about the expected timeline for the bike lanes.

MAG has two online surveys available—one for local residents and another for cyclists—and ev-eryone is strongly encouraged to participate in order for MAG to obtain an accurate scope of resi-dents’ transportation needs in the area. The surveys are available at CaveCreekCarefree.azmag.gov.

Tara Alatorre photoPlotting a course — Michael Sabatini and Carefree councilmember Melissa Price discussed local transportation needs at the Oct. 30 meeting.

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Horse taming technique out of lineWild West Days was front and center

on a recent issue of The Sonoran News, complete with a photo of a horse, full up rearing, and a “cowboy” talking about “taming a wild horse” and this being a premier event at Wild West Days.

This is a complete travesty. This is not the way you gentle a wild horse. I happen to have a rescue in New River with 52 horses, the majority of which were wild when they arrived from Premarin farms and feedlots and were gentled by myself.

And the fact that Ken Bacher, current president of a rescue, is on the committee planning this event, and is also on the list of charities that this whole event will contribute to … well, it all smells bad.

All involved in this debacle should be ashamed, and this should be pulled from the event or renamed to represent what it truly is: complete abuse.

Susan ThompsonNew River


Do men listen to women? Evi-dently, researchers at the Indiana University Medical School have finally answered the question that has been raised by millions of women over the ages. Men “half listen” because they only use half of their brain (the left side) when receiving information.

Ha! Finally an explanation as to why my husband, Doug,

seems only half-interest-ed in what-ever I say. Science has proven what many women already know … men are not good lis-teners when

it comes to listening to women.A few weeks ago, I was at the

park with my 12-year-old grand-son, Brandon. I was calling his name many times in a futile at-tempt to get him to come over to me so we could go home.

A young mother in her 20s looked at me and said, “He can’t hear a thing you’re saying. By the time a boy is 4 or 5, he has

already learned how to tune out all women’s voices.”

She went on to tell me that she saw on the television show “Dateline” that the male species are “tone-deaf” when if comes to the pitch of a female’s voice. I was wondering if this was true, when I had to chase Brandon down and snatch him.

There’s been a lot of buzz in England lately about a recent book that says men can’t listen and women can’t read maps. It goes on to say that men don’t ask for directions because they usu-ally don’t need to. A map shop in London offered free maps of the city and 15,000 requests from women f looded the shop in 5 days. Only a dozen requests were from men. Oddly, researches also point out that reading a map is more of a “man skill” and lis-tening to directions is only some-thing a “woman would ever seri-ously consider.”

More controversial research re-veals that “British men (like most men around the world) don’t like it and don’t pay attention when their wives talk on and on about mundane things.”

The Indiana University Medi-cal School study also points out that it is “easy” for men to watch a sports show (like football) on television all day and find it per-fectly enjoyable. Most women, using both sides of the brain to in-terpret messages, could not stand the “drone” of announcers giving play-by-plays for hours at a time.

The whole study raises the question as to the “conversa-tion compatibility” of men and women. The females like the details surrounding the top-ic; the guys just seem more

interested in the facts.Women have also been known

to take their time getting to the point of the conversation, while men are more inclined to “get to the punch-line” right away. Doug and I have been married more than 30 years, and he has the habit of saying, “What’s your point?” when I’m in the middle of some delicious details. Lately, I have been conducting my own “listening research” in our house, and my conclusions, while not deemed scientific, are profound. Yes, dear readers, it

seems to be true: Men and women communicate differently. Or, in other words, my husband doesn’t listen very well, or maybe I talk too much!

I have four grandsons, and af-ter evaluating our conversations, I have reached pretty much the same conclusion: These boys lis-ten when it is a topic of interest and when they talk, they spare all the details. “Tell me about school,” brings one word re-plies, no opinions, stories or dis-cussions. Ask the girls the same questions and we may find out what the teacher was wearing that day, what was served for lunch, who acted up in recess, and what topics were explored in class.

Hey, I suppose we didn’t need a bunch of doctors publishing pa-pers to tell us what most of us al-ready suspected. Men and women are “wired differently” and pos-sess very different communication “talents.” Do men listen? Well, of course they do! Sadly, ladies, it just might not be to us.

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

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Eric Quade photoRodeo royalty — Cave Creek held a Miss Wild West Days competition Nov. 1, and the winner for 2013, who goes by “Miss Ellie,” took a victory lap atop a trusty steed Sunday morning at the arena.

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THURSDAYLuminaria Run folding party

Volunteers are invited to come learn the proper folding technique for the thousands of bags that line the Luminaria Run race course each year. Learn the history of the trail and meet other new and long-time volunteers Nov. 6, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., at the FCF-Hol-land Community Center. RSVP to Meribeth Reeves at 480-575-7863 or [email protected].

FRIDAYFlair art show

The public is invited to do their holiday shopping at this year’s “Flair art show” held at the Per-simmon Country Club in Anthem Nov. 8-10. There will be original artwork in oils, acrylics and wa-tercolors, as well as prints, giclees, cards and original art. There will also be a raffle of three works of art with the drawing at 3 p.m. Sunday. Winners do not need to be present to win. The event also features a silent auction featuring artist Paul Wentzel’s work with proceeds going to charity.

SATURDAYBicycle Festival

Join Spur Cross Ranch Con-servation Area Nov. 9 at 9 a.m. for the Cave Creek Bike Festival, organized by the town. The event includes a 20-mile mountain bike race/ride through Spur Cross and Cave Creek Regional Park. To register or get more info, visit cavecreekbicyclefestival.com.Rattlesnakes of AZ

Cave Creek Regional Park will have special guest Bryan Hughes on hand Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. to

show and tell guests all about rattlesnakes.

Hospice discussionLearn what hospice care is

all about Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. from Melanie Wright, social worker for Hospice of Arizona. A discus-sion period will follow. Anyone whose life is impacted by cancer is welcome to attend the discussion, which will be held at Good Shep-herd of Hills Episcopal Church in Cave Creek. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling the church at 480-488-3283.

Veterans Day paradeBlack Canyon City VFW Post

1796 will play host Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. to a Veterans Day parade. Veterans Day celebrations will continue Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. with a flag raising ceremony at Cañon Elementary School. A light lunch will be served afterward at the VFW facility.

Beginner rifle courseAn “NRA First Steps” rif le

program will be held Nov. 9 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility. The class, host-ed by Arizona Women’s Shooting Associates, is open to everyone ages 14 and up with a $60 non-refundable registration fee. The program will provide hands-on instruction on firearm safety, handling and shooting skills. Each student will receive a cer-tificate upon completion. Visit azwsa.com or call Dave Osborn at 602-620-1923 for more infor-mation.Music in the Desert

For its second Saturday “Music in the Desert,” Desert Broom Li-

brary will feature musical guest Warren Krompf, accompanied by Art Soben on keyboard, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9. Krompf has performed show tunes new and old in the Phoenix and Scott-sdale area.

Native American musicThe Musical Instrument Muse-

um plays host to its next signature cultural event Nov. 9 and 10 with “Experience Native American Music.” The event will explore Native American music through styles from various indigenous Arizona tribes. Dance to waila or “chicken-scratch” bands, listen to Apache fiddles and cedar flutes and participate in unique arts and crafts activities.

PickleballThe National Pickleball Tour-

nament begins Nov. 11 in Buck-eye, Ariz.. In light of the sport’s heightened visibility, more people may wonder what pickleball is all about. Any residents in Anthem or neighboring communities who are interested in playing some ca-sual pickleball or just wanting to find out more about the sport are encouraged to call 208-420-7558 and ask for Walt. After Nov. 6, use 623-551-1207 to contact Walt.

TUESDAYParkinson’s support

The Parkinson’s Support Group will be meeting Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. at 3340 W. Sousa Dr. in Anthem. Those planning to attend should

call Alice for confirmation pur-poses at 623-551-9726.

WEDNESDAYAcademy open house

Foothills Academy College Prep will have an enrollment open house on Nov. 13 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on both the ele-mentary and middle/high school campuses. Foothills Academy includes an elementary school for grades K-6 located at 4720 E. Lone Mountain in Cave Creek, and a middle/high school campus for grades 7-12 located at 7191 E. Ashler Hills Drive in North Scottsdale. For more informa-


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Activist, author to speak about Yavapai nationScottsdale resident Carolina

Butler, an Orem Dam activist in the 1970s and editor of a recent book titled “Oral History of the Yavapai,” will hold a free, public speaking engagement Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the community room at The Good Shepard of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek.

Butler, as a guest of the Arizona Archaeology Society’s Desert Foothills chapter, will give a presentation regarding the Yavapai nation. The Yavapai people were in North America

when Columbus and others first explored the Americas. They were also present in north central Arizona during the various transitions to early explorers, settlers, miners, and ranchers.

The possibility of the Orem Dam project in the 1970s threatened the Fort McDowell area as it is known today. Although the Orem Dam project was eventually abandoned, Yavapai elders Mike Harrison and John Williams worked with anthropologist Sigrid Khera on a 2-year project to preserve the oral histories

of the Yavapai people before the Orem Dam project could have potentially changed the tribe’s landscape.

The Arizona Archaeology Society’s Desert Foothills chapter meetings are open to the public at no charge, except for the holiday party in December. Regular meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, September-May. Refreshments are available starting at 7 p.m., and meetings begin at 7:30 p.m., usually ending prior to 9 p.m. Visit azarchsoc.org online for more info.

‘Curtain’ campaign kicks off in Cave CreekThe Fine Arts Center in Cave

Creek will be 25 years old next year and, responding to the facility’s upkeep needs, a group of concerned supporters have come together to create the “Raise the Curtain” campaign.

The campaign aims to raise the funds needed to replace carpeting, buy new theater seats, repair and upgrade the general elect r ical system, replace curtains and stage cables, upgrade restrooms and paint, said Debbi Burdick, superintendent of the Cave Creek Unified School District.

“The school district hopes to make some repairs—roof, exterior paint, stage f loor—but there are limited funds for such

repairs and many other needs at our seven school sites that must be met at the same time,” she said.

Thousands of students have acted, danced, sung, played in bands, displayed their art, attended performances and used the restrooms at the Fine Arts Center, said Evelyn Holbrook, education and community services director.

“O u r school s a nd t he community have come to depend on the building, and now we must tend to its needs,” Holbrook said.

Hoping to counter this wear and tear, Raise the Curtain supporters will be campaigning throughout the year. Their efforts will culminate in a celebration of

the Fine Arts Center’s 25th year, which will include a remount of the 1989 drama production of “Oliver,” the first play performed on this stage.

Volunteers will be holding paint buckets and asking audience members to fill the buckets at all events at the Fine Arts Center this year. Additionally, the group is offering donors a chance to buy a theater seat. For a price yet to be determined, donors can have their name on a plaque on the back of the chair.

A website (facraisethecurtain.org) has been set up and will soon include a place to donate online. Interested persons should check the website or contact Evelyn Holbrook at 480-575-2070.

Submitted photoTerrific Kids — New River Kiwanis, along with New River Elementary, have identified two students to be named “Terrific Kids” from the fourth grade. Receiving the title in honor of going above and beyond expectations were Ella Kay from Ms. Thomas’ room (left) and Taylor Downen from Mrs. Clover’s room.


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MTA auditioning for ‘Holiday Show’Musical Theatre of Anthem is

holding auditions Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. for ages 9-19 for their upcom-ing “Holiday Show” to be held Dec. 5-Dec. 8 in Anthem.

Those auditioning should pre-pare a holiday song 1 minute in length (sung a capella). Registra-tion materials (available on the

website) should be completed prior to coming to the audi-tion. Those unable to make the scheduled audition time are en-couraged to contact [email protected] for an alternate appointment time.

The concert-style “Holiday Show,” directed by Jackie Ham-

mond, will feature sounds of the season, including classic carols and popular music. Select performers will also be chosen to perform in various venues around the Valley in December, including Glendale Glitters, Outlets at Anthem events, hospitals, nursing homes and the UMOM homeless shelter.

Autistic Anthem boy tackles football, wins championship

Landon Priest, an 8-year-old with autism, just helped his football team, the Sabercats, win the championship in the Mighty Mites Division of Alliance Youth Football.

Landon, of Anthem, was diagnosed with autism at 5 years old. He is considered a high-functioning student with autism and also has dyslexia, dysgraphia and behavioral challenges that impede his learning. Landon is a second grade student at the Sierra Academy of Scottsdale, a day school that serves students with special needs or learning disabilities.

School can be difficult for Landon, and when he expressed interest in football, his mother, K r ysta l Schr ipsema, was hesitant. She knew that children with autism have challenges with team sports because they require players to work as part of a group, read social cues and keep up athletically.

However, the community football league, Alliance Youth Sports, welcomed Landon. The boy worked hard to develop the muscles needed to wear shoulder pads, a helmet and hold a three-point stance. He wanted to be part of the Sabercats, and he succeeded.

His mother noted that he displayed great blocking skills at center and often played the defensive tackle position because he showed great skill at pushing through the other team’s offensive line and sacking their quarterback.

Some children with autism have exceptional memories, and Landon is one of them. He was able to remember the rules and memorize plays after hearing them only once, according to his mother.

“His autism disappears when he plays football, the differences disappear,” Krystal said. “He is like any member of the team.”

And now they are the

championship team. The Sabercats beat the Flagstaff Jacks on Oct. 26 to take the championship title of the Mighty Mites.

Debra Watland of Sierra Academy of Scottsdale said that the victory was a proud moment for the school.

“On our school campus, it is clearly evident that Landon has benefitted from his athletic football participation,” Watland said. “He demonstrates a heightened self-esteem, is gaining an understanding of the importance of teamwork, getting a sensory relief and is improving his fitness. These skills carry over into his academic setting and allow for a more productive school experience. Knowing the overall importance of children with disabilities participating in extracurricular activities, Landon is a great role model for other students at Sierra Academy of Scottsdale.”


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ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT1616 WEST ADAMS STREETPHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NO. 04-115925

Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the state of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 11:00am on Monday, December 2, 2013, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, 4th Floor, Room 434B, Phoenix, Arizona, a lease to mine aggregate for a term of 10 years, with provisions to extend the term up to a maximum of twenty years with the written permission of the Commissioner, from the following described lands in Maricopa County to wit:

TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, G&SRM, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONAPARCEL: M&B IN LOTS 1 THRU 3; S2NE; SENW; N2N2N2S2, SECTION 1, CONTAINING 147.72 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.ACCESS PARCEL: M&B THRU E2SE, SECTION 1, CONTAINING 3.23 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

TOWNSHIP 6 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, G&SRM, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONAPARCEL: M&B IN SESESW; SE, SECTION 36, CONTAINING 99.83 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.TOTAL ACRES CONTAINING 250.78 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.

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For a complete legal description of the land, prospective bidders are advised to examine the mineral materials application file as well as all pertinent files of ASLD.The appraised unit royalty rate of the aggregate has been established at $0.75 per ton with an annual minimum guarantee of 60,000 tons for a total minimum annual royalty of $45,000.00. The annual rent is $24,400.00. Additionally, the annual plant salvage fee is $7,600.00.Additional requirements and conditions of this sale are available and may be viewed at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona.The complete file associated with the described land is open to public inspection at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Minerals Section of the Natural Resources Division of ASLD at (602) 542-2687. This auction notice is available on the ASLD’s web site at www.azland.gov.Each potential bidder must show ASLD’s representative a cashier’s check made payable to the Arizona State Land Department in the amount specified under Terms of Sale Paragraph (A) below.TERMS OF SALE: (A) At the time of sale, the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) The first annual royalty of $45,000.00 for a minimum annual production of 60,000 tons at a unit price of $0.75 per ton; (2) Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the minimum annual royalty, which is $1,350.00; (3) Annual rental, which is $24,400.00; (4) Annual Plant Salvage Fee, which is $7,600.00 (5) Reimbursable Appraisal Fee, which is $2,000.00; (6) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00; (7) Reimbursable Costs and Expenses not to exceed $12,867.10. The total amount due at the time of sale is $95,717.10 (less $17,367.10 if the applicant is the successful bidder, for a total amount due of $78,350.00). (B) Within 30 days after the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the full balance of the amount bid for the aggregate and pay a Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the purchase price paid for the aggregate less the amount paid under (A) (2) above. (C) Within 30 days after the time of auction, the successful bidder shall be required to pay the actual legal advertising cost, less the amount paid under (A)(6) above. (D) A minimum annual royalty of $45,000.00 or more and a 3% Selling and Administrative Fee of $1,350.00 or more, depending on the unit royalty bid, shall be due and payable in advance or on each anniversary of the Lease. Material extracted over and above the minimum annual production of 60,000 tons shall be due at the unit bid price per ton along with the additional Selling and Administrative Fee on that amount. All such payments shall be applied as a credit to payment for material used, removed, or disposed from the premises during the term of the Lease. Monies so advanced and not credited against payments for materials used shall become the sole property of the ASLD upon termination or expiration of the Lease. (E) No Selling and Administrative Fee shall be collected by the Department if the successful bidder at auction is the beneficiary of the land trust.ADDITIONAL CONDITION(S): (A) The successful bidder agrees to execute the ASLD’s Lease, which shall be dated as of the auction date, within 30 days of receipt, and to perform all the terms, covenants, and conditions thereof. (B) Entrance upon and extraction from subject land shall not be permitted until after the complete execution of the Lease. The purchaser will be required to post a reclamation and damage bond in the amount of $100,000.00 upon execution of the Lease. (C) For additional terms and conditions regarding annual rent and other obligations of the Lessee under the Lease, prospective bidders are advised to examine the lease document, as well as all pertinent files of ASLD.BIDDING INFORMATION: (A) The highest and best bidder shall be determined on the basis of the bidder who pays forthwith the cash deposit and offers the highest royalty rate per unit for the material to be removed from the State land described herein. A bid for less than the appraised value of the aggregate or by a party who has not previously inspected the pit site and/or the associated files and records of ASLD will not be considered. The auction will consist of verbal bidding based on price per ton. (B) All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction and that their representative is authorized to bid and bind the bidder. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the records of local jurisdictions and public agencies regarding this property. (C) Pursuant to A.R.S. §37-240.B, the successful bidder must be authorized to transact business in the state of Arizona no later than three (3) business days after the auction. The successful bidder must sign an affidavit stating it is the successful bidder and sign a Certification Statement pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37 and the Rules of ASLD. (D) If the successful bidder fails to complete the payments as stated in the auction notice together with the additional required fees within 30 days from the auction date, all amounts paid at the time of auction by the successful bidder will be forfeited. (E) In the event of forfeiture, the ASLD Commissioner may declare that the bid placed before the final bid accepted is the highest bid, and that the bidder has five (5) days after notification by ASLD to pay by cashier’s check all amounts due.GENERAL INFORMATION: The ASLD may cancel this sale in whole or in part at any time prior to the acceptance of a final bid. A protest to this sale must be filed within 30 days after the first day of publication of this announcement and in accordance with Article 4.1 of A.R.S. §37-301. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 364-0875. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Joe Dixon (for) Vanessa Hickman State Land Commissioner September 16, 2013

Vintage market in Scottsdale SaturdayJunk in the Trunk Vintage

Market is coming to WestWorld in Scottsdale Nov. 9, and the event will be filled with all things chippy, rusty, vintage and handmade.

Vintage market vendors have spent their summer crisscrossing the entire country to bring shoppers their most unique finds. Attendees can expect to find treasures of all types including vintage clothing, repurposed furniture, industrial pieces, farmhouse décor, handmade items and more.

T he fa l l 2013 ma rke t will feature more than 100 vendors including more than 70 returning vendors from previous shows.

Rafterhouse, a local home craf ter who specializes in breathing new life into Arcadia area ranch style homes, will be showcasing their work with an entry display. There will also be design spaces to inspire shoppers as they enter the market, featuring pieces from West Elm, Pottery Barn Kids and the gals at Junk in the Trunk. One lucky winner will be able to take home selected pieces from one of the design spaces.

A market favorite, Kip Fox, will headline a talented group of local musicians entertaining the crowd with live music starting at 8 a.m.

Shoppers who want the first opportunity to see all of the amazing finds can start their day off with an early entry ticket beginning at 8 am., too. Early entry will last until 10 a.m. and cost $10 per ticket. The first 300 shoppers through the entrance

will receive a special edition Junk in the Trunk reusable shopping bag. Regular entry starts at 10 a.m. and lasts until 3 p.m. with an admission price of $5. Children under 12 are free throughout the day.

A portion of all ticket proceeds will benefit the local Young Life chapter of Paradise Valley

and Scottsdale. Young Life is a non-denominational Christian organization that reaches out to adolescents in the greater north Phoenix and Scottsdale area through caring adults that spend time with youth in order to empower them to see that their lives have great worth, meaning and purpose.

Town plans Veterans Day program Monday at Carefree Desert Gardens

Carefree will hold the town’s f if th annual Veterans Day presentation and musical tribute Nov. 11 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion, located in the Carefree Desert Gardens at 101 Easy Street.

In addition to the Heritage Quilt being on display, the event will feature a mixture of patriotic and military music by Don Morosic and his Main Event Swing Band. Vocalist Apri l Manchester wil l be returning to the event to sing the “Star Spangled Banner” and “God Bless America.” Special speakers will include veterans of the armed forces, who will share their experiences. By popular request, the finale will once again include the bugle call, “The Last Post,” followed

by “Taps” on dueling bugles.Barbara Hatch, founder of

the Veterans Heritage Project, will be in attendance with her students from Cactus Shadows High School. Hatch is the recipient of the 2012 Arizona History Teacher of the Year award from the State Board of Education and the Copper Sword from the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame, awarded to a c iv i l ian who has shown dedication to the military in a significant way.

Pa c k a ge s f r om Home (packagesfromhome.org) will also be present at the Veterans Day event to accept items for shipment to troops serving overseas, or donations to help with shipping costs. The most-needed items are toothpaste,

eye drops, body lotion or hand cream, foot/body powder, T-shirts (M-XL), boxers (M-XL), jelly (16 oz. plastic squeezable), Rice Krispie Treats, canned spaghetti (14-16 oz. size), peanut butter (16 oz.) and drink mix singles, such as powdered drinks. Alternatively, PFH representatives will be on hand to accept any cash donations, since each package costs $12.95 to ship.

The Associat ion of the United States Army will have a representative available to assist any veterans with questions.

T he Caref ree K iwan is Club will be providing light refreshments.

For more i n for mat ion Carefree’s Nov. 11 program, call 480-488-3686.

Treasure hunt — There’s a saying that one person’s trash is another’s treasure, and the vendors at Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market are undoubtedly confident that the saying holds true.


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Mirabel golf course ranks highMirabel has been ranked in the

top 100 of Golfweek’s 2014 Best Residential Courses.

Courses are rated based on several factors including: ease and intimacy of routing, variety and memorability of each hole, overall landscaping and the ba-sic quality and condition of the course.

Mirabel has been regularly rec-ognized by Golf Magazine, Golf Digest and The Arizona Repub-lic as one of the best private golf clubs in the United States.

Ranked 76th Best Residential Course by Golfweek, Mirabel’s Tom Fazio designed 7,147 yard course plays to a par-71 and is suitable for golfers of all levels. The thoughtful design includes generous landing areas, pristine greens and forward tee positions that create an experience both tough and enjoyable, said David Engram, head golf pro at Mirabel.

“There are more than 15,000 golf courses in the United States, and it is truly an honor to be rec-ognized in Golfweek’s top 100,” Engram said. “We are proud of the services and amenities we of-fer, and this award helps show the entire golf community the type of high-caliber, luxury golf club experience that our members al-ready enjoy.”

Mirabel has been ranked the Best Private Golf Club in Arizona by AZ Golf Insider Magazine and is honored as one of BoardRoom Magazine’s Distinguished Clubs.

Additionally, Mirabel was re-cently among a few selected busi-nesses to be recognized by The Scottsdale Award Program for providing exceptional services to its customers and the community.

The private, gated community which surrounds the golf club consists of 348 homesites offer-ing both luxury homes and cus-tom lots. Mirabel is governed by a community association whose board of directors is made up of homeowners.

In addition to top notch golf, the club boasts championship-caliber Har-Tru clay tennis courts and comprehensive tennis cours-es, multi-sport fitness facilities and extensive health and well-ness programs. Members are also granted exclusive access to the 36,000 square-foot, Frank Lloyd Wright inspired, Desert Lodge Clubhouse. The clubhouse offers fine and casual dining, social ac-tivities and more year round.

The North Scottsdale club of-fers both golf and social mem-berships. Property ownership is not required for membership, but availability is limited. For more information about Mirabel, visit mirabelmembership.com. To learn more about current mem-bership opportunities, contact Sally Brown at 480-437-1512 or email [email protected].

Mirabel, an award-winning community and member-owned private is situated on more than 700 acres of Sonoran Desert.

Obituary

Shannon Marie Richter, age 37, of Phoenix passed away un-expectedly to be with her Lord Nov. 9, 2013, at 12:30 p.m.

She is survived by her two chil-dren Samantha-Jo Van Wagoner and Sydnee Shay Richter, her mother Elaine and stepfather Charles Brechting and her fa-ther Thomas D. Richter, as well as her loving brothers Thomas (Danielle) Richter and Adam and Gabe Brechting. She is also survived by her grandparents Vir-gil (Ruth) Fairbairn and Oline (Theone) Richter, as well as many other friends, cousins and family members.

“To my loving daughter: May all of your pain and sorrow be forever gone. Rest in Jesus’ arms, and I will see you soon,” Elaine said.

A 12:30 p.m. service will be held Saturday at Grace North with fellowship to follow.

Shannon Marie Richter

Outlets at Anthem fundraiser rakes in $50,000

More than $50,000 was raised to benefit 20 local charities as a result of Outlets at Anthem’s Oct. 5 Shopping Extravaganza event.

More than 1,600 guests attended the Shopping Extravaganza, which included exclusive shopping discounts, more than $30,000 in gift cards and prizes, live entertainment, gift bags for each attendee and a sit-down lunch.

The annual event was created in 2004 as a way to give back to the community by supporting local charities and as a kick-off to the holiday shopping season offering special store discounts, said Sallyann Martinez, marketing director for Outlets at Anthem.

“We are thrilled with the results from this year’s Shopping Extravaganza event,” Martinez said. “It’s great that we can make a difference in the community with such a fun fashion event.”


ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT1616 WEST ADAMS STREETPHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007

PUBLIC AUCTION SALE NO. 16-117089PERPETUAL RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT

Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the state of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein called ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 W. Adams, Room 434B, Phoenix, Arizona, a perpetual right of way easement for the purpose of Underground Utilities situated in Maricopa County to wit:

TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, G&SRB&M, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONAPARCEL: M&B THRU E2E2 LOT 1; E2E2SSENE; E2E2SE, SECTION 3, CONTAINING 6.56

ACRES, MORE OR LESS.PARCEL: E. 50 FT., SECTION 10, CONTAINING 6.06 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.BENEFICIARY: PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS (INDEMNITY SELECTIONS)For a complete legal description of the land, prospective bidders are advised to examine the right of way

application file as well as all pertinent files of ASLD.Said right of way easement has been valued at $2,400.00 and consists of 12.62 acres, more or less.Additional requirements and conditions of this right of way are available and may be viewed at the Arizona

State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona.The complete file associated with the described land is open to public inspection at the ASLD, 1616 West

Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Rights of Way Section of the Real Estate Division of ASLD at (602) 542-4098. This auction notice is available on the ASLD’s web site at www.azland.gov.

Each potential bidder must show ASLD’s representative a cashier’s check made payable to the Arizona State Land Department in the amount specified under Terms of Sale Paragraph (A) below.

TERMS OF SALE:(A) At the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) The value of

the right of way, which is $2,400.00; (2) A Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the value of the right of way, which is $72.00; (3) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00. The total amount due at the time of sale is $4,972.00 (less $2,500.00 and less $2,400.00 for Advance Deposit into suspense if the successful bidder is the applicant for a total amount due of $72.00).

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

(C) No Selling and Administrative Fee shall be collected by ASLD if the successful bidder at auction is the beneficiary of the land trust.

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

BIDDING INFORMATION:(A) The time of sale shall be deemed to be the time of declaration of the highest and best bidder. The bid-

ding will begin at the total value of the right of way. A bid for less than the value of the right of way easement or by a party who has not inspected the right of way and/or the associated files and records of ASLD will not be considered.

(B) All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction and that their representative is authorized to bid and bind the bidder. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the records of local jurisdictions and public agencies regarding this property.

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

(D) If the successful bidder fails to complete the payment as stated in the auction notice together with the additional required fees within 30 days from the auction date, all amounts paid at the time of auction by the successful bidder will be forfeited.

(E) In the event of forfeiture, the ASLD Commissioner may declare that the bid placed before the final bid accepted is the highest bid, and that the bidder has five (5) days after notification by ASLD to pay by cashier’s check all amounts due.

GENERAL INFORMATION:The ASLD may cancel this auction in whole or in part at any time prior to the acceptance of a final bid.A protest to this sale must be filed within 30 days after the first day of publication of this announcement

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AZ Waterboy offers a water filtration and conditioning system said to be free of salt, chemicals and routine maintenance. The system, bui lt in the United States, also boasts a lifetime warranty.

Ken said that his local business, an offshoot of California’s Superior Water, came about many years ago in an unusual way when he was helping plan the development of what would become Shalimar Salon and Spa in Anthem.

“[Shalimar and I] wanted to build an upscale unit, so we searched around for the best water for her guests, for hair and skin,” Ken said.

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“We came here to look at a car that was on the Internet, and we bought a house that day, not ever intending to sell our San Diego home,” he said. “We are extremely happy to be living here (in) Anthem.”

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In this plot, Solomon Northup is a free man living in the North with his wife and three children. He is a musician, esteemed by the community that knows him. Northup is invited by a group of traveling circus promoters to join their performance. After an evening of pleasantries, Northup wakes up in unfamiliar quarters with chains on his legs. Northup is brutally beaten and forced into a slave market in the South were he is priced for sale. Northup holds out hope to one day rejoin his family, being traded from owner to owner for 12 long and torturous years.

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“12 Years a Slave” serves as an important film because of its depiction of slavery. Happiness within this film was an artificial emotion, as Northup’s life had been forever ruined by his ordeal. McQueen constructed an affecting film that not only showed the inhumane torture of those forced into slavery, but also exhibited the shame of the nation that observed it.

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Rep. David Schweikert is invit-ing his District 6 constituents to visit with congressional staff and voice questions or feedback Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Deer Valley Senior Center, 2001 W. Wahalla Lane in Phoenix. Constituent service caseworkers will be available for one-on-one assistance with issues such as delays with Medicare or Social Security, passport issues, veter-ans and military service ques-tions and other federal agency concerns. Get more information on these events via Ernestina Borquez-Smith at [email protected] or at 480-946-2411.Poker Ride

On Nov. 16, New River Kiwan-is is holding its 17th annual Poker Ride. The ride leaves at 9:30 a.m. from Larkyn Memorial Arena at New River Kiwanis Community Park on 15th Avenue. There will also be a raffle, silent auction and lots of prizes. All proceeds will benefit the arena. Tickets for the ride and lunch are $15 for kids under 13; for ages 13 and up, tick-ets are $25 at the door or $20 for advanced sales. RSVP by calling 623-465-0229 for advance tickets or more info.Elephant Mountain Fortress hike

Physically fit and familiar with what a long-distance hike on primitive trails entails? If so, then check out the Elephant Mountain Fortress hike Nov. 16 at 8 a.m. at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. The 7-mile, 5-hour roundtrip hike will explore one of the area’s premier archaeological sites. Bring at least a liter of water. Wearing

a hat and dressing in layers is recommended. No dogs allowed on this hike.Harley party

Buddy Stubbs Anthem Harley-Davidson is celebrating its fifth anniversary and is inviting the public for a day of free food, a custom bike show, live music and more Nov. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information or to register a bike for the show, contact Phillip McKee at 602-971-3400 or email [email protected] reception

Dawn Schiano Kirchner will have new works of art on dis-play Nov. 16 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for an opening reception at The Caepe School, located at 39905 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy. in Anthem.Turkey talk

With Thanksgiving fast ap-proaching, bird expert Joe Ford from the Sonoran Audubon So-ciety will be at Cave Creek Re-gional Park Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. for a talk all about turkeys—domestic and wild.Full Moon Hike

Visit the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. for a full moon hike. Guests are encouraged to bring a flash-

light, though the group will try to use them sparingly.

WEEKLYToddler Time

Toddlers, accompanied by a favorite adult are invited to en-joy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage emerging language skills every Wednes-day at Desert Broom Library. The program starts at 11:30 a.m. and is aimed at children aged 24 to 36 months.Little Ones Story Time

From 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. every Thursday, Desert Foot-hills Library in Cave Creek hosts “Little Ones Story Time with Ms. Sharon.” The program is geared toward newborns and children up to 36 months in age.Read to Sioux Pooh

Children, along with a favor-ite adult, are invited to Desert Broom Library every Tuesday at 3 p.m. to read to Sioux Pooh the therapy dog. A 2010 study found that children in reading programs that used therapy dogs developed reading skills up to 20 percent faster than without.Networking group

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balladeer Mike Ewing will perform, and guests can also bid on silent and live auction items. A special ceremony will also honor the dedicated volunteers who devoted more t han 4 years and nearly 10,000 labor-intensive hours to restoring the stamp mill.

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Cave Creek Museum is located at 6140 Skyline Dr. in Cave Creek.

Marc Fleischer photoCenter of attention — The stamp mill at Cave Creek Museum will be the main attraction at Cave Creek Mining Days and “A Miner’s Dinner” all next week.


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Those wishing to take in some local mu-sic—or to help make it happen—should tune in to Arizona Musicfest’s lineup of events for November.

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Children of all ages, with an adult in tow, are welcome Thurs-days at Desert Broom Library to share books, stories, songs and rhymes in a fun, interactive pro-gram that builds early literacy skills. The library is located at Cave Creek Road and Tatum Boulevard.Babytime Fridays

Babies up to 24 months in age, accompanied by an adult, can explore pre-literacy skills through songs and stories at Desert Broom Library. Programs start at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Each 20-minute program is followed by an un-structured 30-minute playtime.Crafting

Adults wishing to knit, crochet, tat, macramé or do just about anything that has to do with fi-ber are invited to North Valley Regional Library’s “Made by Hand” program every Thursday at 1 p.m. Bring projects, books and patterns, accomplishments and knowledge to share with oth-ers. Learn something new about your own craft, or pick up another craft (or stitch) that has piqued your interest. Or come and spend a couple of leisurely hours do-ing something you love to do or would like to learn and, in the process, make new friendships.

Friday night mealsThe Ladies Auxiliary VFW

Post 1796 in Black Canyon City is serving up meals every Friday night. The public is welcome to attend.Homework help

Teen volunteers are available Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Desert Broom Library to help elementary school-aged children with homework assignments and study skills.Yoga nidra, gong therapy

Every Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Yoga Breeze in Cave Creek is a yoga nidra and gong therapy class, offering an opportunity to experience the therapeutic state of yoga or yo-gic sleep. Those interested in attending should wear comfy clothing. Cost for the class is $10. Yoga Breeze is located at 4705 E. Carefree Hwy. Ste. 11. Call 480-595-2855 for more info.Age-appropriate story times

Every Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. or 11 a.m., North Valley Regional Library in Anthem invites pre-schoolers ages 3-6 to the Story Time Room to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, movement and more as they build their early literacy skills and develop a love of reading.

For toddlers ages 18-36 months, Story Time Room hosts Wednes-day programming at 9:15 a.m. that includes stories, songs and finger plays for children and their parent or caregiver.

Also on Wednesdays, Story Time Room is the place to be for the 0-18-month-old crowd. This “Baby Time” starts promptly at 11 a.m. Programming includes books, lap-sit songs and rhymes, puppets, music and shakers and the parachute. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading. Play-time follows the regular program.

MONTHLYNR/DHCA meeting

The New River/Desert Hills Community Association hosts two meetings each month. A community meeting is held ev-ery second Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m., at the Daisy Mountain Fire Station. Then on the second Friday each month, the group convenes its town hall meeting from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Tramonto Fire Station. Meetings feature local guest speakers on an array of topics.Library hosts foreign film

Desert Foothills Library will host a different foreign film from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., one Monday each month. For information on the coming events go to dlfa.org. Des-ert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek.Peaceful spirit women’s group

The last Friday of every month, Peaceful Spirit Enrich-ment Center in New River hosts

its monthly women’s gathering. Members of the group share their journey with each other, gaining insight and inspiration. A $10-$15 donation is suggested, though no one is turned away for lack of funds.

For more information contact Melanie Dunlap at 623-465-5875, [email protected] or visit the online calendar at PeacefulSpririt Center.com.New River Kiwanis

The first and third Wednesday of every month, New River Ki-wanis hold their regular meetings at the New River Kiwanis Com-munity Park, 48606 N. 17th Ave. The civic organization is geared toward helping children and is always looking for new members to get involved.Music at Desert Broom Library

The second Saturday of every month, Desert Broom Library invites musicians to come and perform live acoustic numbers between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Music should be family friendly. Bring f liers or other means to adver-tise your group. If interested in performing, email [email protected] or talk to a librarian for more info.Cards, board games social

The third Tuesday each month at Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek is designated for a cards and board games social for adults from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The library has lots of games to choose from including cards, Scrabble, chess, checkers, backgammon, Trivial Pursuit, Cribbage, Yahtzee and more. Games and refreshments brought from home are welcome, too. Coffee available for purchase. No registration needed.Healing session

The third Monday of every month, the Peaceful Spirit En-richment Center in New River hosts a monthly Healing Circle/Reiki Share from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This group is for individuals that have learned Reiki or another modality of healing. Each par-ticipant will give and receive a healing session. RSVPs accepted.Desert Broom Knitters

Knitters of all ages and skill levels are invited to gather in the small conference room at Desert Broom Library the fourth Saturday each month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. to work on exist ing projects, star t new ones and share tips and techniques. General instruction given includes how to cast on, making the knit stitch, purling and binding off at the end of a f inished piece. Specif ic projects are also taught. The group’s leader is an experienced instructor, knitting guild member and established knitwear designer with published original patterns for hand knitters.

Eric Quade photoWild ride — Horse soccer, barrel racing and more took place at the Hogs N’ Horses Arena in Cave Creek, as part of Wild West Days weekend festivities. Above, trick rider Brian Bausch performs an array of stunts on horseback.


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The Jewel of the Creek is a 26-acre preserve adjacent to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. The Jewel supports sensitive and high quality riparian habitat along Cave Creek.

This perennial water source is important to both plants and wildlife and has supported a rich human history.

Once threatened with a road, bridge crossing and development, Desert Foothills Land Trust purchased the Jewel in 2001 through contributions from the Growing Smarter State Trust Land Acquisition Program,

administered by the Arizona State Parks Board, as well as gifts from community members and supporters.

The Jewel is open every day from dawn to dusk for hiking and exploration. The trail system includes a relatively easy hike along the bluff overlooking the creek, as well as a steep and rocky trail down to the creekside. The trails then follow the creek before another rocky and steep climb back to the bluff.

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More rules, less abortion access for nation’s poor

In 1992, in Planned Parent-hood v. Casey, the United States Supreme Court reaffirmed its decision in Roe v. Wade holding that a woman has a constitutional right, grounded in the right to pri-vacy, to decide whether to carry a pregnancy to term. That right, of course, is not — and never has been — absolute or unlimited.

States may restrict that right (often in the name of protecting the woman’s hea lth) as long as the reg u lat ion d o e s n o t impose an

“undue burden” on a woman’s choice. Past a certain point in pregnancy, abortion is prohib-ited unless necessary to preserve the life and health of the mother.

In the past 20 years, the “fight” mostly has revolved around two areas: the legal limits that may be imposed and the practical limits, meaning the lack of access. For all of the high-minded rhetoric, it is a very cruel debate because it takes place on the backs of the poorest and most vulnerable women in our society.

Restrictive abortion laws — namely, the Texas law recently held unconstitutional— do not restrict the rights of middle-class women in big cities. The way the “undue burden” standard has played out, those who op-pose abortion pass laws that put obstacles in the path of women who are the most vulnerable. Thus, the Texas law, for example, would have barred doctors from performing abortions unless they have admitting privileges at hospi-tals within 30 miles of the clinic.

Why? As the judge found, there is no

medical reason that the doctor per-forming an abortion must have ad-mitting rights within 30 miles. Put aside the fact that abortions per-formed prior to 20 weeks (which is the limit imposed by law) rarely result in emergency room visits. Even if they did, there is absolutely no evidence that the doctor must have admitting privileges in order for the woman to be treated in an emergency room. Women who go to emergency rooms are treated by emergency room doctors, without regard to where the clinic doctor has privileges.

No, the reason for the limit had nothing to do with protecting women’s health and everything

to do with making it more diffi-cult and more expensive for poor and rural women to exercise their constitutional rights.

In much of this country, outside of the big cities, it is nearly im-possible to find doctors who will perform abortions. You shouldn’t have to be a hero to be a gynecolo-gist — and certainly not a local hero — but that is how it works. In some areas, doctors come in once or twice a week (sometimes from a distant city or even from out of state) to volunteer at a local clinic. If they can’t do that, then women can’t get abortions.

So, too, for the law’s limits on administering the medicine that induces abortion. When the medi-cal protocols were first established, women were required to come to the clinic to receive two doses of the medicine. Later, many doctors found that a single visit was all that was medically necessary.

Understand, every time a wom-an must go to a clinic, she must find a way to get there, find some-one to care for her children, lose a day of work. It’s no problem if you are a wealthy urban woman. It’s a potentially insurmountable obstacle if you aren’t.

So what did Texas do? They passed a law that would require a woman to personally come to the clinic not once, not twice but three times. Why? Because it would reduce the number of abortions by making them more difficult and more expensive. The judge upheld these restrictions, finding that they are a burden but not unconstitutional, although he went on to say that an individual doctor should be allowed to use his or her judgment as to what is medically appropriate, a result that left many concerned that doctors still could face discipline if they practice medicine the same way doctors do in states where the governor is not determined to block access to abortion.

What would happen if middle-class women in Dallas and Hous-ton and Austin were suddenly denied access to abortions? What would happen if young women on college campuses in Texas could no longer get safe abortions? Texas Gov. Rick Perry would have a revo-lution on his hands. The reason he doesn’t is because it is the poor and the vulnerable who are the pawns in this fight. And that is so wrong.

To find out more about Susan Estrich and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and car-toonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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The fine print in his health law proves that he never intended to keep that promise.

Sec. 1251(a) (1) of the Afford-able Care Act (Obamacare) says that no one can be required to give up a plan in effect on March 23, 2010, when the law was passed. Those plans are “grandfathered.”

But following that guarantee is a list of costly requirements that made it difficult for insurers to keep offering your plan.

It gets worse. Union plans were “grandfathered” with none of those fine print tricks and excep-tions. Sec. 1251(d).

The law also left open the pos-sibility that the president could impose additional requirements on grandfathered plans (except union plans.) Two months af-ter Obamacare was passed, the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Labor and the Department of Health and Hu-man Services — all reporting to the president — churned out hun-dreds of additional rules to make it even harder for grandfathered plans to survive.

The rule makers knew that they were turning the president’s promise into a flimflam. Accord-ing to the Federal Register, they estimated that up to 69 percent of individual plans and 89 percent of small group plans would be cancelled by the end of 2013 as a result of their rules.

The president understood that Americans don’t want socialized medicine or big government pok-ing into their health care.

So when he campaigned to pass Obamacare, he told the public what they wanted to hear: That

his plan would help the uninsured and leave everyone else alone. After all, 85 percent of Americans had insurance, and most were happy with it.

Obama’s pledge never matched up to the actual law. The law epitomizes “Washington knows best” paternalism. Everyone must have the one-size-fits-all health plan designed by “experts.” It’s like passing a law saying the only cars we are allowed to buy are four-door sedans. No hatchbacks, no convertibles. The assumption is we are too stupid to make our own choices.

Most of the policyholders dumped this month no longer had their grandfathered plans. Their current plans were cancelled be-cause they don’t provide the “10 essential benefits.” That is, es-sential according to the experts. Fifty-year-old couples must pay for maternity care. And straight arrows must pay for substance abuse treatment. It’s like going into a restaurant and being told you have to order all eight nutri-tional food groups or you can’t be served.

The administration’s sup-porters lie about what’s causing the millions of policy cancel-

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Meet Tucker, an 11-month-old Chihuahua/Jack Russell mix looking for his forever home. He is a shy, quiet, sweet dog who would be happy to sit on your lap or lie next to you. He has a clean bill of health and has had his shots and is neutered. He doesn’t jump on furniture, dig or bark. Playing with children or in a doggie pool is just fine with him, and he is also respectful of cats and other dogs. Tucker does well on a leash, is house trained and crate trained. As his foster says, “He is a love sponge.” Tucker likes to be close to others and would do best in a home where there was another dog or someone home during the day that he can connect with. To adopt or learn more about Tucker, contact Robin at 360-929-6602 or [email protected].

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42213 N. Back Creek Waylations. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a chief architect of the law, re-cently told Megyn Kelly on Fox News’ “Kelly Files” that “it’s not the law doing it. That’s the insurance company deciding for business reasons.”

S e n i o r s i n M e d i c a r e Advantage plans are getting a similar run around when they ask about why their doctors are being axed. United Healthcare

cut thousands of cardiologists and other specialists f rom Advantage plans in the New York metro area and Connecticut during October. So much for the promise that grandma can keep her doctor.

That was a lie from the start. Cuts to Medicare pay for more than half of the president’s health law. Obamacare reduces payments to Medicare Advan-tage plans by a whopping $156 billion over a decade. Richard

Foster warned Congress on April 22, 2010, when he was chief actuary of Medicare, that the cuts would force about 7.4 million seniors to give up their plans.

Lesson: Believing the president is dangerous to your health.

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Cook up some ‘warming’ foods for the cooler weatherFinally, our Phoenix area

temperatures have dropped, and many of us have pulled out our

s w e a t e r s and l ight j a c k e t s . Have you noticed a difference in what you desi re to eat lately? We l l , I have and always do at this time of year.

Our bodies are wonderful clocks and communicators. As the weather cools our bodies down, our internal organs start communicating by signaling the need for more warming foods.

This is one reason why we participate in “chili cook-offs,” bring out the ol’ crock-pot and turn on our ovens more often. We need to warm up our insides as well as our outsides to thrive in the cooler temps.

While my daughter and I sat in the driveway last night handing out the candy to trick-or-treaters, it wasn’t long before we were saying to each other, “We need some hot cocoa or cider.” Our internal thermostats kicked in.

Our bodies need to maintain a proper balance for optimal health, however. Although we might consume lots of cold fruit and salads during the summers, for health, it doesn’t mean we should give them up entirely during the cooler seasons. Learn to listen to your body. Every person is in a

different state of health and has different needs, but listen to what your body is telling you. Yin and yang are the balance of life.

If you’re feeling too chilly most of the time, sluggish, stiff and experience muscle aches and pains, you might not be getting enough warming foods and healthy fats in your diet. Try adding more soups, stews, and warm creamy cereals into your daily diet. But keep in mind, though, to keep the plant foods the main ingredients.

On the other hand, if you are feeling heated, sweating, high-tempered and can’t sleep, try including a small amount of cooling foods. It’s all about ba lance and l is ten ing to your body.

Here is a new recipe I created as

an alternative to a plain oatmeal breakfast. Please visit my cooking blog at veganishtacreations.wordpress.com for the nutrition facts and pictures. I hope you are willing to try this and that it will give you the energy and warm feeling to get you through a busy day:

1/2 cup cooked quinoa1 tsp. unrefined coconut oil plus

3 tbsp water1/2 cup lightly steamed or

boiled chopped collards (don’t cook too long)

1 tbsp hemp nuts1 tbsp ground flaxseed1 tbsp cinnamon

Cook the quinoa until f luffy and set aside. Heat 1 teaspoon of coconut oil in pot along with 3 tablespoons of water and lightly steam/sauté chopped collards. Place quinoa in a bowl and top with the collards; then sprinkle in the hemp nuts, f laxseed and cinnamon. Mix, eat and feel warm.

Bonnie Crutcher is board certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners as a holistic health coach.

Disclaimer: The content of this column is not intended to be medical advice.

CRUTChER


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