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Marc Buckhout/The Foothills FocusBoulder Creek sophomore Sean Ingwaldson earned Eagle Scout status after recently completing a cactus garden on the campus of Desert Mountain School. The DVUSD school is located at 35959 N. 7th Ave. in Desert Hills.

Marc Buckhout/The Foothills FocusEclipse, who was born earlier this month, is the newest addition at Dreamchaser Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation. Rescue founder Susan Thompson has 45 horses on the property in New River.

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Desert Mountain School, a K-8 school in the Deer Valley Unified School District features a Sonoran Desert Studies Program that got a strong boost Friday.

Thanks to the work put in by Eagle Scout Sean Ingwaldson, who is completing his sophomore year at Boulder Creek High School and is a graduate of Desert Mountain, the students will now have a cactus garden to study many varieties of native cacti.

After talking to principal Lynda Johnson about what the school, located at 35959 N. 7th

Avenue in Desert Hills, could use for its Sonoran Desert Studies Program Ingwaldson decided building a cactus garden seemed like a worthy task for his Eagle Scout project.

“I talked to her about what they’re doing with the program and I think this will help students to learn about the desert and hopefully have some fun too,” he said.

The landscaped garden features a variety of species of cactus that are labeled with signs. Along with trees and cactus the garden also has a bridge.

Cliff Faraci, the Scoutmaster


In good times Susan Thompson laughs heartily. She smiles brightly and tells stories enthusiastically. People and animals scurry about her home all receiving a warm welcome from the founder of Dreamchaser Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation in New River.

It’s only when she discusses her struggle to save horses from slaughter from feed lots that her expression dims, alternating from one of sadness to one of anger.

The New River resident and founder of the rescue that started in 2002, laments the fact that she could only purchase

three horses out of 58 on a trip to Nevada in February.

“Saving lives is not cheap,” she said. “These people will put them to slaughter just the same as they will adopt them to a rescue. They just want the money and somehow don’t have any humanity toward these animals.”

Of the group of mares that were on the block that day only 11 avoided slaughter.

Thompson, who spends her days split between caring for 45 horses and numerous other animals on the New River property while also feverishly trying to apply for grants, is regularly reminded of why

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GARDENcontinued on page 14

RESCUEcontinued on page 14


Long-time resident Ralph Mozilo and Adam Trenk, famous for being elected to the Cave Creek council by drawing the king of hearts from a deck of playing cards, completed their terms of service at the May 16 meeting.

Trenk, who is engaged to be married, called his two-year run on the council educational.

“I learned a lot about myself, about the Town of Cave Creek, about my colleagues and about politics,” he said. “I’ve really enjoyed this experience. I’m just taking a break. I’ll be back when things settle down in my life.

Mozilo, whose time on council dates back to 1999, encouraged the incoming council to work together.

“I’d urge the council that gets sworn in on June 6 to deal with each other with civility and respect,” he said. “You’re going to win some and lose some, but respect those that you might disagree with. I’d also like to thank the voters that honored me with the privilege of serving.”

At the outgoing council members last meeting the council passed three measures in unanimous fashion including an amendment of an agreement between Cave Creek and Maricopa County regarding the transfer of water rights in the Spur Cross conservation area.

The measure gives Cave Creek control of water rights that up to

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Their season-ending loss was still fresh in her mind, but moments after a 7-3 defeat to the No. 2 seeded Shadow Mountain Matadors, Cactus Shadows shortstop Gracie Goulder was able to put the 2011 season in perspective.

“My freshman year I want to say we won four games the whole season,” said the Falcons shortstop who ended her career with a 2-for-4 performance. “We wanted to go out with a region title, but we still did pretty good this season.”

Along with winning a program best 21 games during a 21-9-1 season the Falcons won a first round state tournament game for the second straight season.

On May 10, looking to make the program’s first trip to the state semifinals, the Falcons took an early lead on a solo home run to center field by junior third baseman Kristin Hillier.

“That helped us a little definitely,” Hillier said. “I knew it when I hit it.”

Along with getting the solo shot to lead off the second inning the Falcons would get two more hits before stranding runners on the corners.

The team’s undoing would come in the bottom of the second inning, one that saw nine Matadors come to the plate.

“Well, you put two runners on to leadoff the inning you’re asking to get scored on,” coach Danica Gianni said. “Camille (McIver) made some good pitches to regroup from there, but then our defense, which has been strong all season, let us down.”

Following the hit batter and the walk a sacrifice bunt set up Hannah Cook-Kelley. The senior tripled to right field, scoring both runners, to give the Matadors the lead.

Instead of being able to limit the damage to two runs the Falcons came unglued. McIver fielded a comebacker, but spiked her throw to first into the ground. On the following

play first baseman Amber Underdown couldn’t handle a low throw from Goulder.

All told three errors would lead to a five run frame.

“I guess it was nerves,” Hillier said. “We thought we could come back though. We’re a hitting team and until our final at bat we think we can win.”

The Falcons would get two runs back immediately in the third inning with Hillier coming up big once again as she drove in Goulder with a single to right field. Underdown followed with an RBI single to left field to make the score 5-3. Shadow Mountain senior pitcher Korey Kulpins would limit the damage to two runs, stranding two runners in scoring position to end the third.

From there Kulpins sailed, putting the Falcons down in order in the fourth, fifth and sixth.

In the seventh the Falcons, down four, got the leadoff hitter on as Hollis Edwards, the hero in the first round state win, drew a walk.

Following a wild pitch, Kulpins got McIver to ground out, setting the stage for Goulder. The senior responded with a single to right field, but an overaggressive effort by the Falcons took the air out of any potential rally.

Instead of having runners on first and third with one out, and being two batter away from getting Hillier, who went 6-for-8 in the state playoffs, with a pair of home runs to the plate, Matadors junior Abby Moskowitz fired a strike to the plate to get the second out of the inning as the Falcons tried to score on the play.

Junior Megan Scarpulla followed by grounding out to third to end the game.

“This obviously wasn’t anywhere near our best game, but we did some great things this season, so we can’t hang our head,” Gianni said.

As for her graduating seniors, a group that included McIver, Goulder, Underdown and center fielder Elyssa Hartsock, Gianni said the quartet will certainly be missed.

“Yeah, we’ve got some big shoes to fill,” the coach said with a laugh. “I’m looking at Hillier and Hollis to be leaders for us next year. We’ve got some younger kids that are in club ball. You really have to play more than just the season if you want to be able to compete. We’re losing both of our pitchers so that hurts, but softball in Cave Creek is finally starting to become more popular.”

Falcons softball falls short, bows out in state quarterfinals

Marc Buckhout/The Foothills FocusCactus Shadows senior Gracie Goulder connects on one of her two hits during the Falcons May 10 state playoff game. The Falcons, who won a program-best 21 games, fell to Shadow Mountain 7-3 in the 4A Div-I state quarterfinals. To view photos from the game go to The Foothills Focus Facebook page at facebook.com/thefoothills.focus.

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this point had been undeclared. The agreement will run until at least Jan. 8, 2061.

The council also approved an application to develop a five-lot subdivision on 14.6 acres for the Overlook at Black Mountain.

The land, which is owned by RHS West, LLC, a group

based out of Michigan, is atop School House Road.

While the council discussed a variety of concerns regarding the project ranging from access to hiking trails and possible safety and liability issues during construction, the grade of the hill and possible erosion, sewage,

emergency services access to the properties and the destruction of plant life in the area at the expense of the development they complimented the applicants willingness to work with the Planning Department. They also complimented the Planning Department’s efforts to address many possible concerns.

Mayor Vincent Francia said the language of the agreement needed to be cleaned up to clarify the trails in the area distinguishing the BLM easement from the Black Mountain Trail.

He also said that upon completion of the development potential buyers must be made aware that there is an active public trail that goes through the area.

Mozilo wished the developer well.

“I think this will be an expensive property to develop,” he said. “I hope the developer keeps the aesthetics of the area in mind and that they blend the construction materials with the mountain.”

Trenk concurred, wanting to make sure the trail would be protected.

“Black Mountain is a very important component of nature to both our residents and to tourists,” he said. “It’s one of the greatest short climbs in the area.”

The final item of the meeting was the purchase of a 2012 dump trunk at a cost of $115,687 to replace one that was

destroyed in a fire last month.Council asked about

the benefits of buying new versus used.

Town Engineer Wayne Anderson said that due to the heavy wear and tear he felt buying a used vehicle was a risky proposition and that by purchasing new the dump truck could be in the town’s fleet for 15-20 years.

Cave Creek has received $25,000 from insurance toward replacing their 1999 truck. Anderson said they can replace the truck and still stay on budget for the fiscal year.

With the council’s approval the new dump truck is expected to be delivered in June.


It’s a business that Howard Gossack knows has growth potential in Cave Creek and Carefree.

For the last 1.5 years Gossack and his wife have driven Wild West Shuttle Company into a part of the Cave Creek community.

The couple, who have lived in the Cave Creek area for the last three years, have a pair of motorized bikes that transport people throughout the area.

“We’re busy particularly on the weekend,” he said. “We’re a mobile concierge for the tourists that come to visit town.”

Gossack also said the business is willing to make house calls for area residents.

“A lot of locals don’t want to have to worry about drinking and driving,” he said. “For $5 a person we’ll come to people’s houses and pick them up.”

While Gossack said business has been solid, averaging 50 to 60 fairs on a typical weekend, he has a similar venture in the Orlando area that is commanding more of his attention.

“We’re up to 10 bikes and moved 350,000 people last year,” he said.

Due to the expanding business in the Sunshine State Gossack said he’s looking to sell his Cave Creek venture.

“It’s something I really hope keeps going,” he said. “It’s very much needed.”

Along with big events such as Taste of Cave Creek, the balloon festival, and the fourth of July celebration Gossack said that area businesses make the job of finding fairs easy.

“We get a lot of our business picking people of at Carefree Resorts and at the Boulders,” he said. “But we’ll take them from Cody’s down to Harold’s. Most places in town have our number.”

The next step for the business will be bringing more people to the area.

“The big issue for our town is getting people to the area,”

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After narrowing a field of candidates from 43 to two finalists the Deer Valley Unified School District announced at the May 10 school board meeting that they will continue their search for the district’s next superintendent.

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School is almost officially out and the graduates are ready to take on the world. Congratulations! You made it. You have done exactly what your parents have wanted you to do. . you have graduated from high school or college! Now the “Rest of Your Life” begins, the “Great Adventure” has started, and we are waiting for you to make your mark on the world. Just as your tassels were swinging in the breeze to the processional of “Pomp and Circumstance,” the adults in your life were sighing in relief. Finally, you can start earning your keep!

My grandson, Kevin, graduates from Boulder Creek High School in a few weeks. I have been looking through old photo albums and have had to ask myself a hundred times, “where did all the years go?” For me, those years raced by. For Kevin, they probably dragged on. While he has grown up, I have grown old. Hmm . . . so much for scrapbooking.

Hey, kids, it’s been one expensive ride for your parents. According to some big study that was published in Newsweek, the average American child costs around $200,000 to raise, not to mention college. College costs push the envelope to the upper stratosphere, breaking the pocket books of many a parent, not to mention placing a drain on retirement funds. Can you blame parents for crying when they watch you receive your diploma? Those tears are tears of joy! The poverty has ended!

Of course, the children are always worth whatever we spend to give them a better life. As one Anthem man laments, “Putting two kids through college has wiped out any hope of a decent retirement for me and my wife. Maybe the kids will help us in our older years.” Maybe he could start billing them now.

On a brighter note, watching the kids graduate is one of the “moments” in a parent’s life that creates true pride. High school,

college – it’s all been quite a journey and families tend to travel it together. What could be grander? Commencement speeches may drag on a little too long, the line of students may seem endless, but there is something beautiful about hearing your child’s name called up on that stage.

Graduation marks an ending of one huge chapter. It is the single biggest milestone to the “next phase.” Adulthood is looming in the not-so-distant future. Children may move away, get married, have babies, join the military . . leave the nest. Yikes! The patter of little (or big) feet is silenced and no matter how difficult, time-consuming, expensive and exhausting it was, guiding the kids through those school years might be one of the greatest achievements of all time. As parents, the graduation ceremony and party should be for you!

No, on second thought, it’s the teachers of the world who deserve our applause. Teachers stand up to our kids and they stand up in front of our kids, in an amazing effort to show them the light of learning. Every day teachers climb the mountain and do the impossible – they capture the attention of a teenager for more than ten minutes! On top of it, they are underpaid and overworked! Teachers deserve our admiration.

Parents, on a practical note, it might be a little premature to start painting your graduate’s bedroom and transforming it into your office. You might want to wait a while (like five years). If you are teary-eyed because your graduate is leaving home, take heart, the kid will probably be back. If you are crying because your graduate shows no interest in leaving home (ever), remain hopeful. This too, shall pass. The nest will get too small and eventually, the children do leave and make their “mark” on the world.

It’s been a quite a journey that brings us to a graduation ceremony. Enjoy the moment and to Kevin, and all those graduates - congratulations!

Hail to the graduates

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Conference Center along with additional gifts.

Those that register by Friday will receive a free raffle ticket.

Registration is limited to 100 people. For information or to register contact Dy Mogan at 623-551-1547 or dricemorgan @cox.net.

Dinner aids Desert Foothills Theater

The Desert Foothills Theater will have a spaghetti dinner to raise money for next season’s productions from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. May 31 at Harold’s Corral in Cave Creek.

DFT Gecko Teatro “Noodles and Notes” will include entertainment from young artists from the DFT Gecko Teatro stage.

Proceeds from the event will underwrite production costs for future DFT Gecko Teatro productions.

The dinner includes spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and soft drinks. A cash bar will be provided. Desserts will be available for a nominal fee. Tickets can be purchased at desertfoothillstheater.com, or by phone at 480-488-1981.

MUSICProMusica performs 9/11 remembrance show

ProMusica Arizona Chorale & Orchestra will participate in

the National Rolling Requiem on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11. PMAZ will perform Mozart’s “Requiem” as part of a nationwide effort to honor the memory of the victims of the events of September 11, 2001. Starting at 3p.m Eastern time zone at 3 p.m. progressing across every time zone in America, music groups in every state will be performing a stirring musical tribute.

PMAZ will welcome a limited number of members from other choirs and orchestras to participate with them. Choir rehearsals for this event are planned for 7 p.m. Tuesday, as well as Aug 16, 23 and 30. Orchestra rehearsals are at 7 p.m., Monday, as well as Aug. 15, 22, 29. Dress rehearsal will be Sept. 10 and performance at 3pm on Sept 11. Performers interested in participating should contact [email protected] or call 623-465-4650. Performers must be available for the rehearsals listed above. Rehearsals will be at Boulder Creek High School. The concert will be performed in a large church in North Phoenix area yet to be determined.

Norterra shop hosts open mic

Elevate Coffee Company will have an open mic from 7 – 9

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STAFF REPORT

The fast-food franchise Wendy’s is expected to open its doors in Anthem, at 3422 W. Anthem Way, later this week.

With more than 6,600 restaurants worldwide the Anthem Wendy’s will feature the newest line of décor, digital menu-boards and highlighting the new Coca-Cola Free-Style automated touchscreen beverage dispensers, offering 153 different soft drink and beverage combinations.

In keeping with the tradition of Founder Dave Thomas, a “Friends and Family” night will kick off the Grand Opening Festivities inviting friends and family of Wendy’s employees

to celebrate try the new menu additions. This summer Wendy’s will showcase items like berry almond chicken salad, fresh lemonade, wild berry iced tea and their newest menu additions to the iconic Frosty line.

Wendy’s has contributed 75 new jobs in the area and vows to be a community partner in fundraising for local schools, churches and various non-profit organizations.

Owners Robert and Alice Lopez have been operating Wendy’s in the Valley since 1996 and have owned and operated multiple restaurants for several decades. Currently they contribute approximately 700 jobs in the Valley. Wendy’s of Anthem is their 15th location.

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Warmer weather is inviting to outdoor enthusiasts and desert snakes alike, making encounters between the two quite frequent. The Daisy Mountain Fire District is home to a variety of snake species, the most common being the Western Diamondback rattlesnake. This is a venomous snake and could be dangerous if provoked.

The Daisy Mountain Fire Department recommends that residents and visitors not try to determine the species of snake. If the encounter is in the wild or the snake’s natural habitat simply leave it alone. Often time snakes find their way onto our properties; in this case you may call 911 to request that the snake be removed.

Annually the Fire Department relocates hundreds of snakes. Snakes are relocated to unpopulated areas of the district to reduce the chances of the snake finding its way back to an

unwelcomed area. If residents do call to request a snake removal, remember don’t lose sight of the snake. Also keep in mind that snake removals could be delayed in the event of an emergent 911 response such as a medical call or fire.

In addition to snake removals, the department also responds to several snake bites during the summer months. If you are bitten by a snake, be sure to stay calm and call 911 immediately.

Never apply a tourniquet or try to remove the venom. Calling 911 will ensure that you are transported rapidly and safely to the appropriate medical facility. Not all hospitals are equipped with the necessary anti-venom.

The potential of running into a rattlesnake should not deter anyone from venturing outdoors, but there are several precautions that can be taken to lessen the chance of being bitten. When hiking, stick to well-used trails and wear over-the-ankle boots and loose-fitting long pants. Do not step or put your hands where you cannot see, and avoid wandering around in the dark. Be careful when stepping over the doorstep as well. Snakes like to crawl along the edge of buildings where they are protected on one side. For additional information visit daisymountainfire.org.

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Daisy Mountain Fire handles snake relocations

Photo courtesy of Daisy Mt. Fire DepartmentDaisy Mountain Fire Department can be called to remove snakes from resident’s property. The department relocates animals to less populated areas.


p.m. every Wednesday at their Norterra location (2530 W. Happy Valley Road).

Performers receive 25 percent off anything on the menu.

Phoenix Children’s Choir performs in Scottsdale

The Phoenix Children’s Chorus will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church in Scottsdale.

The global ambassadors of the performing arts have performed extensively throughout the Valley, the United States as well as on the international stage. The members range in age from 7 to 18 years old.

Pinnacle Presbyterian Church is located at 25150 North Pima Road in Scottsdale, on the northwest corner of Pima and Happy Valley Roads.

General admission tickets are $17.50, premium seats are $38 and main floor seats are $10. For information or to purchase tickets call 480-303-2474 or go to pinnacleconcerts.org.

Spring Jazz Festival continues in Scottsdale

Silhouette will be the final group during the Spring Wine and Jazz Festival at el Pedregal with a performance from 1 – 4 p.m. on Sunday.

The free concert takes place at the outdoor amphitheater. Along with the music, food and wine will be available for purchase.

El Pedregal Shops is located at 34505 North Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale. For information call 480-488-1072 or go to elpedregal.com.

MIM observes International Museum Day with live performances

The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) is joining the celebration of International Museum Day with several live performances from 5 – 9 p.m. on Thursday.

The performances will include flamenco guitar and Rathke organ performances as well as demonstrations on the gamelan, octobass, and various

mechanical music instruments. Families and friends will enjoy great live performances that are free with museum admission.

Those attending the event will get $5 off regular museum admission from 5 – 9 p.m. The MIM is located at 4725 East Mayo Blvd. in Phoenix.

HEALTHHospice offers certification class

Hospice of Arizona is offering free Hospice Volunteer Certification training from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and May 27.

Participants who complete the 3-day training program will gain lifetime hospice volunteer certification. Classes will be from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Hospice of Arizona, 19820 N. 7th Ave., Ste. 130, Phoenix, AZ 85027. Space is limited and registration is required to attend. Contact Patricia Hoover at 602-678-1313 or via email at [email protected] to register. Go to americanhospice.com for additional information.

Counselor discusses assisted living

Assisted living counselor and placement expert Becky Feola will present a free educational seminar on recognizing the signs that a loved one may need assisted care from 5 – 6 p.m. Thursday at Desert Broom Library.

Feola will also share information on the different care levels, varying costs and how to talk with a loved one and manage the transition. With almost 2,000 care communities in the Valley, Feola understands how overwhelming the realities can be and wants to help dispel the anxiety and stress families may face.

Desert Broom Library is located at 29710 N. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. Refreshments will be provided. To register call 480-419-4202 or go to assistedlivingadvantage.com.

Chronic pain support group meets

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

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

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

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

Anthem Al-Anon group hosts meeting

Does someone’s drinking bother you? Al-Anon can help. Courage to Change Al-Anon group meets from 6 –7 p.m. Wednesdays at Cross of Christ

Church is located at 39808 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy., Anthem.

POLITICSDaisy Mt. Tea party group meets bimonthly

The Daisy Mountain TEA Party Patriots meet from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Hampton Inn in Anthem, located at 42415 N. 41st Drive in Anthem.

For information on speakers visit them online at d a i s y m o u n t a i n t e a p a r t y patriots.com.

SPORTSLet it Fly football camp comes to Anthem

The seventh annual Let it Fly Football Drills and Skills Camp will take place from 7 – 11 a.m. Saturdays at Anthem Park Field #1 throughout the summer.

The camp, which is open to ages 6 – 14 offers instruction through July 30. The circuit style/combine formatted program offers to improve eye/hand coordination, footwork, speed, agility and quickness.

The camp consists of 24 stations. Each station, which will have a maximum of 10 campers being given instruction by both an adult coach and a former Let it Fly and current Boulder Creek High School football player.

Each child receives an index card that receives a hole punch each time they attend camp. Cost for four Saturday sessions is $120. Campers will receive a t-shirt

Parents can enroll their children at letitflyfootballcamp.com.

Pop Warner North registration opens

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

Registration dates are, June 18 and July 9 at various North Valley locations. Cost for tackle football is $190 while cheerleading is $160 and flag football is $120. Prices go up for those signing up after the June 18 registration date.

The tackle season begins Aug. 1 with games beginning

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Sabercats register for football, cheer

Sabercats Football and Cheer Club, a non-profit youth organization is conducting registration for the upcoming season from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday at the Anthem Community Center.

The group provides a league for youth from first grade through eighth grade for football and from ages 5 to 15 for cheer in Anthem, New River, Desert Hills, Cave Creek, Carefree, Tramonto, Black Canyon City and North Phoenix.

The Sabercats are a grade-based club (age protected, weight un-restricted) with four teams plus cheer.

With 100 total players being ideal, and 115 players being the maximum, space is limited and is filled on a first come first served basis.

To register online go to sabercatsfootball.com. For information contact Jeff Jones at 602-677-3297 or email [email protected].

ARTNew program for seniors available at FCF

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

El Pedregal features new display

Artist Dominic Benhura returns for an exhibition and artist reception from 6 – 8 p.m. tonight at Zuva Gallery at El Pedregal.

Benhua is known for stone sculptures of children at play.

Benhura will be traveling to the event from his home in Zimbabwe to talk about some of his earlier works as well as several new projects.

His work has been exhibited in Hamburg, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Singapore, Auckland, Cape Town, New York, Atlanta, Denver, Santa Fe and Miami.

El Pedregal is located on the southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Carefree Highway, at 34505 North Scottsdale Road.

For information call 480-488-6000 or go to zuvagallery.com.

HIKING/OUTDOORSSpur Cross hosts variety of hikes

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area hosts a variety of hikes each month. For a complete listing of hiking and walking opportunities visit maricopa.gov/parks for all hikes. Hats, plenty of water and proper hiking boots are recommended.

Listed below are some of the hikes scheduled for May.

Friday: At 7 a.m. a moderately challenging walk will take hikers through the local desert washes including Cottonwood Wash, a major tributary of Cave Creek. Along the way a discussion about desert washes and mesas and how the ecosystems differ will be discussed. Long pants are recommended. No dogs are allowed on the hike.

Saturday: At 7 a.m. a moderate, 2.5 mile hike will introduce participants to the rich archaeological history of the area as they will see evidence of prehistoric Hohokam dwellings and learn about their culture during a trek to the ruins of Spur Cross.

Monday: At 8 a.m. an easy 1.5 hour walk emphasizing the health, camaraderie and the desert’s serenity will offer an introduction for people looking to begin trekking in the desert at an easy pace.

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of Troop 439, which has 80 scouts from the New River, Desert Hills, Anthem and Black Canyon City, explained that an Eagle Scout has to achieve some level of benefit to a community and are often aimed at aiding non-profit organizations.

Faraci said that Ingwaldson, with the help of the troop, invested more than 200 hours of time in planning things out and putting the garden together.

During Friday’s ceremony the second grade class paid tribute to Ingwaldson’s effort with a thank you song.

Johnson, who had a son that grew up in scouts said she was more than happy to support the local troop in the area.

“Two years ago we were tasked with coming up with a goal for 2021,” Johnson said. “We decided that we needed to integrate our curriculum with the desert and the environment we live in. We wanted to find a creative way to get our kids interested in science and technology. Our teachers are having both group

and individual projects where students are learning about nature and the history of our area. We want our kids to be experts on the desert.”

The school is even working on putting together a student run Sonoran Desert Studies website.

Johnson said Ingwaldson’s project is just the first of a series with Troop 439 as another scout is planning to put together a lizard habitat as his Eagle Scout project and a third is looking toward constructing a hiking trail on the campus grounds.

“We have a lot of students that are in the scouts so it’s an obvious relationship,” Johnson said. “The garden is a wonderful place to spend a few minutes or a few hours.”

For information on Desert Mountain School go to desertmountain.dvusd.org. For information on Boy Scout Troop 439 go to bsatroop439.com. To view more photos of the garden go to The Foothills Focus Facebook page at facebook.com/thefoothills.focus

she makes the efforts despite the long hours and constant financial challenges.

On April 30, Estel, one of the two pregnant mares that the rescue brought home from Nevada in February, gave birth to a healthy baby that they named Eclipse.

“She’s doing great,” Thompson lights up. “Her mother was mistreated so she’s still very wild and afraid, but the baby, she’s very curious about people. She’s growing independent quickly.”

Thompson’s job is finding a way to undue, or eclipse, the damage previous owners have done to the animals she brings in.

“What their past includes is a guessing game,” she said. “If you pay close attention they’ll tell you about it, but you have to be smart enough to read the signals they give you and be patient with them.”

Thompson said she doesn’t put a time-table on gentling animals, but said the goal is to train them and get them

comfortable around people so they’re ready to be adopted.

“I’d say we’re pretty picky with who we will let adopt our animals,” she said. “We want it to be somebody that is experienced with horses because it’s too easy to make a mistake that sets an animal back. We

don’t save their lives to have them go back to another bad situation.”

Thompson said she isn’t sure how far along Luna, the other pregnant mare, is, but anticipates the birth could come any day now.

“They almost always give birth in the middle of the night, somewhere between 2 – 5 a.m., but Eclipse was born at noon,” she said. “That’s very strange.”

The rescue founder said having the wild mothers will somewhat slow the ability to train the newborns, but in all likelihood she will keep the young horses for somewhere between 6-8 months before putting the animals up for adoption.

The cost of adoption offsets the cost to rescue new horses. From a high point of 60 horses last year, Thompson said 45 horses would be manageable if not for the recent spike in the cost for hay. When it comes to caring for the animals at the rescue Thompson said she couldn’t do it without a host of volunteers which she estimates averages 25 a week at the 48019 North 7th Ave location in New River. For information about Dreamchaser go to dreamchaserpmu.org.

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Most of us have been the recipient of an email by a friend or relative with an MSN, Yahoo or Hotmail account that wasn’t really sent by the person we thought sent it.

Typically the subject line looks a little strange but hey, our social groups can be a little strange and we occasionally give them the benefit of the doubt; expecting a video poking fun of a politician, or a joke they’ve forwarded to us.

As a computer repair technician I see this scenario play out regularly. It grows from receiving one weird looking email to a multitude of them in a matter of days. In most cases the owner of that email account has no idea of what’s happening, unless a recipient alerts them to the problem.

These emails are commonly the result of an email account that has been “hijacked” by a spammer trying to obtain additional email accounts to send more spam from. They’re referred to as “email worms” and can be extremely obnoxious to very damaging. They can gather your personal data, passwords, and personal account information easily and quite stealthily.

So what can you do if your email account gets hijacked?

First you need to login to your email account through your email provider’s website and change your password. Your old password has been compromised and this is how

the worm is exploiting your email account and using your contact list to send those emails out. As an added precaution you should consider changing your email password every 2 or 3 months to help avoid these types of computer infections.

Secondly you need to run a full virus scan on your computer, this needs to be done on the senders computer and the recipients computer because they’ve both been compromised.

Most anti-virus programs have a “Full Scan” button when you open them. If you don’t have anti-virus software on your computer, or your subscription has lapsed, this would be a great time to remedy that situation and get your system protected.

In most cases these two simple steps will stop the worm from exploiting your account and you can stop worrying about it, but in some cases, for example if you do your banking on the internet, you should seriously consider changing your password/s with your bank or credit union as well.

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The Boulder Creek baseball team saw their season come to a close as their offense was stifled for the second straight game. Two days removed from being two-hit over the game’s final six innings against Perry High School, in a 5-3 loss, Boulder Creek saw Millennium’s Tatum Hendrix throw a complete game 3-hit shutout in a 7-0 win over the Jaguars on May 10.

The No. 8 Tigers scored three runs in the top of the first inning against senior Jonny Pawling and never looked back in advancing to Thursday’s state semifinals.

The top seeded Jaguars finished the season with a 33-6 record.

Coach Joe McDonald said that for a team that won 33 games and won the program’s first region title it was a bittersweet campaign.

“The last two games were not a reflection of what type of team we were this year,” he said. “To win 33 games, which is one short of a school record, and to have the kind of success we’ve had, and get close enough to that title game to taste it for a second straight year it’s tough. I’m proud of what our team accomplished this year.”

After going to the state semifinals in 2010 McDonald said his team rose to the occasion of being a marked team in 2011.

“They handled having a target on their backs well all season,” he said. “It’s a fun feeling, knowing

that people are wanting to beat you. It’s a good motivator.”

As for his season class headed by Pawling, a four-year varsity player and Cody Jones, the Northwest Region player of the year, McDonald said it was a memorable group.

“Those two are a big part of the foundation,” he said. “They’re all over the Boulder Creek record books. (Andrew) Parrott was a three year varsity contributor. (Joseph) Fant was an all-region left fielder the last two years. Omar Ramirez was a true leader. He understood the team concept and was a very unselfish player. Phillip Bayus came back from injuries the last two seasons and was an inspirational leader this season. And then even though he was only with us one season Alex Real was a great contributor in all three

areas, at the plate, at third base and then as our closer. They’ll all be deeply missed. They carried and grew the tradition of success here well.”

In addition to winning the program’s first region title the Jaguars won numerous individual honors. Along with Jones taking Northwest Region Player of the Year honors, Pawling, Real, Fant along with juniors Tony Blanford, David Real and West Tunnell all earned first team all-region honors. McDonald was also named region coach of the year.

On the state level Alex Real was named 5A Div-II Player of the Year, Jones was named first team All-State pitcher, Pawling was named second team All-State catcher and Blanford was named second team All-State outfielder.

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Short sale buyers bewareToday, we’ll talk about what

buyers need to grasp in order to successfully navigate the ragging waters of our market which is full of distressed properties – most notably, short sales.

Since distressed sales make up the vast majority of the market, and since short sales make up the greatest percentage of this segment, every buyer must be prepared to deal with them. While these transactions are complex and tedious, they do offer a great value for the right buyer. So what are the secrets to successfully buying a short sale and getting an awesome deal? Well, there really aren’t any secrets.

Buying a home that is a short sale requires having agents who know what they are doing on each side of the transaction, as well as sellers who have been educated properly and as importantly, buyers who have been well informed. Sadly, most buyers have no clue about what

they are getting into with a short sale. Far too often, buyers end up hiring a friend or cousin who is a part-time agent with no knowledge of the process.

So, here is what a buyer needs to know. First, buyers must have the “right” expectation. I often joke that it takes nine days to get a real estate license, but two years to be a beautician. Regrettably, many agents do not have enough understanding of contracts, negotiation, or business knowledge to effectively help a buyer in a normal market much less through the current environment. Additionally, while there are more classes offering training and designations to agents, they often make the problem worse since the material covered is inadequate and often misleading. Moreover, as anyone in business will tell you, classroom study is great, but it usually has little to do with real world application. In the case

of short sales, the only way to understand them is by handling not just one or two, but dozens.

For both the buyer and the seller, the ramification of working with an agent on either side of the transaction that does not know what they are doing can be severe. For buyers, it could mean over paying or simply wasting a lot of time as they miss out on their dream home. For the seller the consequence is much worse as foreclosure is often the result.

How long a typical short sale will take is directly related to how experienced the listing agent is with short sales and who the lender(s)/investor(s) are for the seller. Depending on the lender, it could take 30 days to six months to get an approval and if the listing agent does not know what they are doing, it could take even longer. As we have discussed in other articles, the delay is largely for two reasons. One – the lenders are swamped and each file they are dealing with is sitting next to a thousand others just like it. Two – the level of incompetency and uncaring at the bank is unimaginable. However, each buyer should recognize that this wait period is one of the reasons the buyer can end up with a home well below market value.

As importantly as having a good agent, the buyer better

have a great mortgage lender. I could write a whole article just on this subject. While there has been progress made in cleaning up the mortgage industry, it too has far too many incompetent individuals that continue to wreck havoc on the market place. Combine their incompetence with tougher lending standards (a good thing) and multiple new government regulations (designed to be good – but aren’t – no surprise there), and you have a recipe for disaster. Buyers should be prepared for much longer escrow periods and possible delays at the end that can derail the whole deal. Buyers must also be educated on their obligations per the contract. There is now legal precedent in AZ where buyers, mortgage brokers and buyer’s agents have been successfully sued for not performing as per the contract that later resulted in a foreclosure for the homeowner who later sued. Getting a loan in today’s market is serous business and should be treated as such.

The buyer should also realize that the price that short sale is listed for may not be the price it sells for. A major difference between a home listed as a short sale and one that is listed as either a “normal” sale or one that is a foreclosure is that the listing price may not be the amount the seller’s lender

is willing to accept. There are many reasons for this, but most often it is because the lender has the wrong idea of what the home is worth. This is caused by an incorrect BPO (Broker Price Opinion) performed by an unknowledgeable agent working for the bank. As we have mentioned in previous articles, the BPO can also be ripe for ethical issues as some agents performing them would like to see the home go into foreclosure because they are under the misguided impression that they will get the property as a foreclosure listing from the bank.

Another reason is that the listing agent might have the price way too low in an attempt to get an offer into the bank quickly because the homeowner is up against a looming trustee sale date. So if the price is too low, keep in mind the old cliché, ‘if it is too good to be true, it probably is.” The offer that goes into the lender must be in line with other comparable distressed sale properties in the neighborhood. Buyers can get great deals on short sales, but while the banks are idiots, they are not fools.

The bottom line is this, in order for a short sale to be successful, there must be competent agents on both sides of the deal. If you are working with an agent who does not understand the process and how to help you construct an offer that the seller will accept and more importantly that the lender will approve, then you are wasting your time. If the seller has an agent that does not know what he or she is doing, then the game is over before it ever began. Now, more than ever, buyers and sellers must be working with an agent that is both competent and professional. There are good agents out there, so do your homework and find someone that can help you get your dream home. Robert Holt, CDPE/SFR, The [HOLT] Group, RE/MAX Sonoran Hills. For more info, please visit www.TheHoltGroupAZ.com or call 623-748-9583 and tell us your thoughts.

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Over the last 12 years, the good people at the Gallup Poll have at eight d i f f e r e n t times asked

the same question: “Who do you regard as the greatest United States president?” Each time, one of three presidents — Abraham Lincoln, John Kennedy or Ronald Reagan — has finished first.

While the Gipper and JFK were both Irish-American contemporaries (Reagan was six years older) — each with a love of language, an infectious optimism and mastery of self-effacing humor — they were poles apart in their appraisals of the federal government and of those who chose to work for it.

Contrast the following presidential statements: “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government, and I’m here to help.” Plus: “The best minds are not in government. If any were, business would hire them away.” — Reagan

“Let the public service be a proud and lively career. And let every man and woman who works in any area of our national government, in any branch, at any level, be able to say with pride and with honor in future years: ‘I served the United states government in that hour of our nation’s need.’” — Kennedy

Make no mistake about the dominant rhetorical perspective today. Reagan’s “Government is not a solution to our problem, government is the problem,” and, “When you go to bed with the federal government, you get more than a good night’s sleep,” is more widely popular and accepted than is the discomforting Kennedy challenge to view and to choose public service as a truly noble pursuit or JFK’s now-dated summons to “ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”

You know the drill. The vaunted private sector is efficient and competitive

and tough, while the disparaged public sector has become a political pinata.

So how do we explain the near-universally praised and admired courage of Navy SEAL Team 6, which went on the most dangerous of missions in the dead of night halfway around the world into an armed enemy stronghold? These men and all their comrades are exceptional professionals and proven patriots. But every Navy SEAL, every Marine squad leader, every combat medic, every helicopter pilot is also a public servant. That’s right, a public employee.

Next time, you hear your local know-nothing mouthing off about how people on a public payroll just couldn’t make it in the private sector, please interrupt and ask him exactly which men and women in uniform in which God-forgotten valley of death in Afghanistan are in it for the paycheck.

Why hasn’t business lured away such exceptionally courageous and talented individuals with signing bonuses or unlimited expense accounts? Don’t tell me U.S. companies do not need individuals with the unique combinations of discipline, leadership, fortitude and intelligence. Could it be instead that these are Americans who truly do care more about what they can do for their country than for what the Fortune 500 could do for their personal net worth?

Let us understand that the effectiveness of our government and, to a considerable degree, the success of our nation depends upon the quality and the commitment of our citizens who determine to make public service — military or civilian — and the common good larger than their own self-interest. Aren’t you glad that the heroes of Navy SEAL Team 6 were “from the government” and were there “to help”?

To find out more about Mark Shields and read his past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com.

Public Service — Patriots or Freeloaders?

Property owners need Bill of Rights

SHIELDS

If you have ever read the Constitution of the United States you probably remember that the first 10 Amendments were known as the Bill of Rights. Proponents of these Amendments were concerned by the very real possibility that the newly created central government would become too strong and eventually trample on the liberties of “the people” if not specifically constrained. They felt strongly that certain protections had to be written into the Constitution. Hence, immediately after the Constitution was adopted, the Bill of Rights was proposed and ratified. Today, in theory, we enjoy important protections and freedoms because of the wisdom of those that forced the issue more than 200 years ago. Compared with those ideals, the Maricopa County Zoning Department is an example of government gone extremely wrong.

I am sure that most folks have never read the county’s zoning ordinance. I had never read any zoning ordinance until recently. Clearly it was very naïve. The problem with Maricopa County’s zoning ordinance was that it is written to simplify enforcement and provides no consideration for property owners. It gives unelected county officials unlimited power to regulate, penalize, and criminalize property owners if they don’t do behave. Reasonable persons can support reasonable regulations. After all we need to live together in this community. However, we should also have the freedom of using our properties in a reasonable way without the permission of a government bureaucrat.

Here are a few concerns with the code. These problems specifically apply to New River, Desert Hills, and other rural and unincorporated areas of Maricopa County.

“It shall be unlawful to construct, alter, repair or improve, remove or demolish, or to commence the creation, construction, alteration, removal or demolition of a building, structure or use without”… obtaining a permit. And a structure is defined as anything made by humans and a building is a structure with a roof.

In R43 zoned areas (most of New River and Desert Hills) there are large segments of your property that you are not allowed to build on. These ‘setbacks’ are measured from the property lines and involve 30’ from each side, 40’ from the back, and 40’ from the front property lines. For a typical lot, say 150ft by 300ft, the setbacks involve more than half of your property.

My favorite…The county may issue a permit and later decide the permit is not valid. “….any permit if issued in conflict with the regulations of this Ordinance shall be null and void.” Can you imagine treating your customers like that!

The code does not provide any justification or reason for why a permit is needed or what problems the county is trying to avoid.

I could go on and on…..To be clear, when the code

says “any structure,” the county is actually enforcing the code as written. This includes tool sheds from home depot, horse corrals, and horse shade structures.

Owners should have the right to build on and use their property without the county’s

permission or oversight unless there is a significant and unambiguous need for that oversight. And if the county needs to be involved that need should be described in the code as well as detailed requirements and reasonable exclusions. The code should also include some reasonable provisions to protect against sloppy and careless work conducted by the county. A few obvious examples:

Keep all permits on file and make these available on-line for inspection by the home owner or the buyer in a real estate transaction.

Completed permits should not be revocable.

Structures that are visible and included on drawings during the approval of a permit should not be subject to treatment as a violation at a later date.

I live in New River and have had the opportunity to talk with dozens of owners in New River and Desert Hills that have had problems with the county zoning department. Most of us feel that our Rights as citizens, property owners, and tax payers have been trampled on by a bureaucratic system that does not reflect our wishes for where and how we want to live. I would love to hear your opinions and/or experiences as they relate to this subject. Whether you agree or disagree. I can be reached at [email protected].

When the county comes knocking on your door you’ll wish there was a property owners Bill of Rights!

Don Vance, New River

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Home in Tramonto. 4000sqft, 5bd, 3.5BA. $285,000. Granite, BBQ, 3 GAR, pool/spa, home theater & game room, bonus room. Ideal for mother in law set up. Model Sharp. West USA 623-551-4281 SALE OR LEASE $2000

ADVERTISE YOUR HOME, property or business for sale in 88 AZ newspapers. Reach over 1 million readers for ONLY $330! Call this newspaper or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com.

NOTICESFriends of the Library Used Book Sale – Most of our books are “Library Withdrawn” many almost new, used hardback and paperback books, we also have DVD’s, CD’s and VCR tapes. From fiction to history – action to gardening, children and adult. Friday and Saturday May 20 and 21 from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, sale concludes on Sunday, May 22 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The sale is held at the Anthem Public Library on the Boulder Creek High School Campus

ADULT CARETLC European mother/daughter team looking for 24/7 job caring for your loved one. Licensed CNA;15 years experience; excellent references. Licensed & Bonded. 928-499-9720

ATV/CYCLE/ETC2003 Yamaha 100 V-twin Custom. 15K miles. Customized – many extras. Must see. $7900 obo. 602-750-50471960 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

AUTOS 1964 to 1972 classic sports car, muscle car wanted by private party running or not. 480-518-4023

CHILD CAREOffering In home Preschool to get your preschooler ready for kindergarten. Hours are 8:30-12 M-F call for pricing. Bri 623-556-6093

GARAGE SALESYARD SALE CIRCLE MTN & 16TH ST 44715 N 16th St (N of Circle Mtn) Fri 5/20 8am to 3pm Sat 5/21 8am to 3pm Tools, furniture, decorations, lots of cool stuffYard Sale When: Saturday, May 21st from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Where: 1039 E Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086 In lot adjacent to Desert Hills Animal Clinic and Pet Food Depot What: Rummage Sale: 50/50 raffle, bake sale, furniture, clothes, horse gear and much more Come support SABERCATS FOOTBALL and find some treasure.

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HELP WANTEDExperienced water softener installer. Send resume to [email protected]

RESIDENTIAL STAFF AND DAY PROGRAM. $9/HR. Must be 21. 9601 N Black Canyon Frwy. 602-216-0518 Fax:602-216-3704 or: [email protected]

Drivers: Flat Broke? Think Flatbed! Great Benefits/Hometime! OTR. 11 Western CDL-A, 2yrs 888-880-5921 x117 centraloregontruck.com

Drivers-Teams: $6,000 Team Sign-On Bonus when you team drive for Werner Enterprises! Call NOW for Details! 1-888-567-3101

Want 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

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

NEED A CDL? Need a job? Careers starting at $40K/year. As little as 4 weeks. Call Southwest Truck Driver Training. 602-352-0704 (Located in Phoenix).

CDL DRIVERS - Great pay! Tons of Texas Frac work! Great company! Company paid benefits! Must have bulk pneumatic trailer experience. Call today! 888-880-5922.

INSTRUCTIONMEDICAL MANAGEMENT CAREERS start here - get connected online. Attend college on your own time. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. Call 800-481-9409. www.CenturaOnline.com.

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

AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for high paying Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL, Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-314-5370.

LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIESSaddle & Tack Repairs. Western & English plus Racing saddle too. 30 years exp. Buy-Sell-Trade. 23yrs same location. Circle Mtn Rd & 18th St. 623-465-7286

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.

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

MISC.Greenware for Ceramic Doll making – Doll & Elves. 623-266-1008

BOSE 3-2-1 surround sound / DVD player system. 4yrs old. PD $1000, Sell $100. Jim 623-551-0951

Freeway tilt trailor, 4x9, single axle, side/front rails, diamond plate floor/spare. Like new, black paint. $500. 623-551-2464

Knife collection for sale. Including 2 tomahawks and others made by Ed Wzientek. Also, 1 sword and 1 dirk purchased at the Renaisance Faire. Please call 480-282-3906 for more information.

Used galvanized pipe greenhouse rafters. $35 each.Desertscape Nursery 623-492-0799

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

Wanted: Old 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 OFFEREDAppliances: Distinctive Appliance a locally owned and operated service company, we service all major brands.480-946-5456

Home Decor and Furnishings for ANY budget! Michelle 623-670-3544 www.allaboutthedeal.org

JCS Cleaning. Residential, Commercial, Carpets & Window Cleaning Local Family Operated Company 602-312-6242 JCSclean.com

ANTHEM AIRPORT RIDES $45 TO/FROM. NON STOP, NO RIDE SHARING ArizonaExecutiveLLC.com 602-475-1125

LIVING TRUSTS, WILLS, Powers of Attorney, Deeds, LLC’s - Professional Prepared - Reasonable Rates - AZ Supreme Court Licensed- Anthem and Prescott Valley offices -– Serving AZ for 24 years, T.F.C. Estate & Document Service, Call 623-271-0626.

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

Rockman Pool Service. Weekly Service & Repairs! Call today for a free estimate. 480-234-5715

SPRINKLER REPAIR & INSTALLATION. Sprinkler/Drip Line Repair & Installation Experts No Job To Big Or Small....Free Estimates!!!! Since 1993 WWW.IFIXSPRINKLERS.COM Robert Smith 602-380-9658

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

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

PASSION PARTIES! In-home parties for Women - Featuring Sensual Products in a FUN, EDUCATIONAL & CONFIDENTIAL Environment. Tastefully Done...Yet, SO much FUN! Contact me to Place YOUR Order, Host a FREE Party, OR to Learn About our AWESOME Business Opportunities. Jessica 623-261-8441 www.enhance-romance.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robert Holt 623.748.9583

Each O�ce Independently Owned & Operated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robert Holt 623.748.9583

Each O�ce Independently Owned & Operated.

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

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