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THIS WEEK

INTHE NEIGHBORHOOD

THURSDAY 3.14BUSINESSChamber of Commerce at Anthem: Business for Breakfast7 a.m.—8 a.m.Hampton Inn42415 North 41st Drive602-495-6483Topic: Five ways to increase profits. For Chamber members.

COMMUNITYVFW Meets6 p.m.Veterans Post Headquarters4250 West Anthem Way #845623-444-5010Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12031.

North Phoenix Praise and Coffee7 p.m.—9 p.m.Yogurt Garden39504 North Daisy Mountain Drive623-551-2266Non-denominational Christian women’s group.

ENTERTAINMENT‘Dear Edwina Jr.’7 p.m.Through Sunday, March 24Musical Theatre of Anthem42323 North Vision Way602-743-9892$15-$18Join Edwina Spoonapple as she directs the kids in the neighborhood in production number after production number in her “Advice-A-Palooza” extravaganza.

SCHOOLCanyon Springs: Book FairCanyon Springs STEM Academy42901 North 45th Avenue623-376-5200Caurus: No SchoolCaurus Academy41900 N 42nd Ave623-551-5083Diamond Canyon: Picture DayDiamond Canyon School40004 North Liberty Bell Way623-445-8000Grades K-5.

DVUSD: Early ReleaseDVUSD 623-445-5000Gavilan Peak: Book Fair12:30 p.m.—6 p.m.Gavilan Peak School2701 West Memorial Drive623-445-7400$5/Family; $2/Adults; $1/ChildrenRidgeline: Early Release12:30 p.m.Ridgeline Academy CFA33625 N North Valley Parkway623-223-1335BCHS: Baseball vs. Lake Havasu3:45 p.m.Boulder Creek High School40404 North Gavilan Peak Parkway623-445-8636

FRIDAY 3.15CLUBSRotary Club7:15 a.m.—8 a.m.Anthem Country Club2708 West Anthem Club Drive623-225-6342At Ironwood Country Club.

COMMUNITYRummage Sale Preview Night5 p.m.—7 p.m.St. Rose Philippine Duchesne2825 West Rose Canyon Circle623-465-9740

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Here’s how…By Karen Goveia and Amanda Niemerg

Between the massive monsoon storm that tore through

Anthem in July, to January’s spell of sub-freezing temperatures―our trees and plants have suffered extreme stress. With the threat of frost behind us, homeowners have to face the daunting cleanup and replacement process soon before HOAs threaten to hand out violations.

Citing spring as the optimum time to replace trees, Anthem Parkside HOA advises property owners who lost trees in the storm of 2012 to plant replacements by the end of March or early April. Parkside Community Manager Annette McCarthy said they will evaluate how many homes have not done so around mid-April, and depending on compliance, a deadline may then be determined. Not nearly as many homeowners in Country Club had trees affected by the summer storm, according Country Club

Community manager Jody Cote, so no tree replacement date has been set.

Parkside requires two trees in the typical front yard as well as two in the back, planted at least 5 feet from structures and property lines. [See “Putting Down Roots” In&Out, Feb. 14, 2013.] Trees with shallow or invasive roots planted within 5 feet of a concrete walk or wall must have root barriers installed, according to the design guidelines.

What to plantChoosing a tree is

tricky. It’s tempting to pick a pretty young specimen from the nursery, but that lovely little sapling could grow to be a giant nightmare.

Consider the following before you bring it home:

• How big will it get when mature? (Will it fit in the planned space?)

TREES TO AVOIDMesquite (certain species)

CarobCottonwood

California pepper Siberian elm

TREES TO CONSIDER*

Desert WillowArizona WalnutFeather Bush

IronwoodArizona Ash

Screw Bean Mesquite*Anthem approved

The Time is Right“When the weather is

wonderful for humans, with 75- to 85-degree days and 55- to 65-degree nights, almost all plants thrive

and get established,” said Arborist Rick Cober said.

“In Arizona, check the weather history for various

elevations.” Skip frost-sensitive plants like ficus trees in this area since it is located in a cooler

part of the Valley.

Before You Dig...Call 8-1-1 (or 1-800-782-5348 from an out-of-area number) to make an Arizona BlueStake request. The free service marks the location of buried telecommunication, gas and electric lines in your yard before you dig. For service: azbluestake.com. (See TREES on Page 16)

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Amanda Niemerganiemerg@anthemnews.com

Those searching for organic, locally grown produce will

have their pick without getting their hands dirty. Anthem will host its own farmers market in the park by the Veteran’s Memorial. The market launches Sunday, March 17, 9 a.m–1 p.m., and continues weekly through June 2.

Anthem Special Events Director Michele DeMichele is thrilled, calling Anthem an area

previously underserved by farmers markets. “Based on the email responses,” DeMichele said, “it appears there’s a strong interest by local residents who have expressed the desire to support a farmers market of this nature. We’re looking forward to its success.”

What you can expect to find at the farmers market:• Local organic and

seasonal produce• Grass-fed beef, pork,

lamb and goat

Tips for Savvy Shopping at a Farmers Market• Come early for

best selection.• Bring your own bags.• Bring small bills

and change (some vendors do accept cards).

• Ask the grower what’s new and ask for recipes.

• Bring a cooler on wheels with some ice to keep produce fresh.

• Keep dogs on a leash (well-behaved pets are welcome).

SOURCE Arizona Community Farmers Markets

Anthem gets a FARMERS MARKET

(See FARMERS on Page 20

C O V E R S T O R Y

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• Local eggs, butter and cheese• Jams, jellies, pickles, tamales,

sauces, condiments• Fresh-baked artisan bread and

pastriesResident response has been

positive. “I would love to get grass-fed beef,” said Jessica Fiant, of Anthem. “The free-range beef available here is just not as good. My husband and I have almost given up eating steak. And I would kill for a tomato that tastes like a tomato.”

Dee Logan of Arizona Community Farmers’ Markets sees the Anthem-area market as a pilot program. If the weekly market is successful this spring, it will open again in late October, possibly with more vendors. io

(From FARMERS on Page 19)

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