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NVSO performs holiday concert this Saturday

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Surge in demand poses food bank challenge

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Teen Film ...................2

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Photo Contest . 11

Editorial ............. 16

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Morgan Rath photoContent counts — Rich Pagni looks through the supply to find food that suits the specific dietary needs of the families. The food bank makes sure to give families food they can actually use or else it will all go to waste. This week stocks are high, Pagni said, but last week the fridges were practically empty. His favorite part of volunteering is the thanks he gets from those who appreciate all the food. Some clients even cry with joy, he said, and then sometimes he does, too.

Coming this Saturday, North Valley Symphony Orchestra will present Holiday Toys, a musical concert tailored for the season.

Tickets are $5 and can be pur-chased online at northvalleysym-phony.org.

The concert begins at 7 p.m. at North Canyon High School Performing Arts Center, 1700 E. Union Hills Dr. in Phoenix.

NVSO will perform “The Nut-cracker Suite,” Tchaikovsky’s concert version of eight of his favorites from this classic holiday music, including the popular Rus-sian dance “Trepak,” and “Waltz of the Flowers.” The orchestra will also play Victor Herbert’s “March of the Toys” from “Babes in Toyland.”

Continuing the theme, the Youth Orchestra will perform the “Toy Symphony,” which features

Mike Spinelli photo

Debbi Burdick, superintendent of the Cave Creek Unified School District, has been chosen as the Arizona School Administrator’s Association’s All Arizona Super-intendent Award winner for large districts.

As the leader of the Cave Creek Unified School District and the five distinct municipalities that it serves, Burdick was described by the association as having stu-dent outcomes at the forefront of her goals. Several examples of her positive influence were offered.

One was that Cave Creek Uni-fied School District offers a world languages program with the dis-trict becoming the first in Arizona to teach Spanish, French and Chi-nese as a core curriculum to all students in grades K-12.

Another was that Burdick imple-

mented the CCUSD technology plan with full implementation of WiFi in all schools and a new infrastructure and broad band to support leading edge technologies.

Additionally, her strategic plan for CCUSD was cited as being the framework that poised the district to become designated as an “A” Dis-trict from the Arizona Department of Education for the past 3 years.

Colleagues describe Burdick as being visible, open, honest and possessing an open door policy that shows how devoted she is to every student, staff member, par-ent and community organization in the district.

The Arizona School Admin-istrator’s Association added that Burdick models the professional behavior and expectations she wishes to see in everyone.

Cave Creek school superintendent honored among peers

MORGAN RAThThe number of hungry families

seeking help from the Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center in Cave Creek has doubled to a total of 400 since it moved loca-tions on June 1.

However, the large increase in families has left the food bank’s administrators worried that they will not have enough food to be-gin stockpiling.

October, November and De-cember are the months when cash and food donations are greatest at the food bank in Cave Creek, ac-cording to its executive director, Pam DiPietro. So, normally, the facility starts storing away excess food now, but increased demand has complicated the flow of aid.

“The food goes out as quickly as it comes in, which is not a good thing for us because come Janu-ary it starts to drop off, donations begin to drop off,” DiPietro said.

The Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center, located on East Hidden Valley Drive, serves cli-ents as far north as Black Canyon City, as far west at I-17, south to Pinnacle Peak Road and east to Rio Verde. The food bank receives the majority of its items through donation from individuals as well as stores like Fry’s, Albertsons, Walgreens and Starbucks.

DiPietro said she estimated that, because of the 200 new families, the food bank has had an additional 600 mouths to feed.

The food bank does see num-bers increase around the holiday

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Kaylie Stone, a junior at Boulder Creek High School, took first place in the senior high division of the Upscale Singers’ vocal scholarship auditions, winning a $500 scholarship paid directly to the voice teacher of her choice.

Ava Tyson, an eighth grader at Anthem Prep Academy, won the ju-nior high division and a $400 vocal scholarship.

Both young women will be featured as soloists in the Upscale Singers an-nual holiday concert “Songs of the Season.” The Dec. 15 concert starts at 5 p.m. and is held in the sanctu-ary of the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, on the northeast corner of

the Carefree Highway and Tom Dar-lington Drive in Carefree. Tickets to the concert are $15 for adults, $10 for students, and $7 for children 12 and under. Call 480-575-0188 for reserva-tions. Or go to www.upscalesingers.com for more information.

In addition to the top winners of each division, nine other students placed in the auditions. Another $1,900 of scholarships will be dis-tributed to these young people who now have the right to call themselves Upscale Scholars.

Margaret Watson, director of the Upscale Singers, said she was pleased with the quality of all of the audition-ing students.

concert from page 1 parts played on a toy trumpet, drum, cuckoo and nightingale.

Joshua Barnes is the featured soloist for the “Flute Con-certo in G major” by Johann Joachim Quantz.

Leroy Anderson’s popular “Sleigh Ride” will be heard at the concert, too.

The evening will culminate with upbeat swing music by the newest NVSO ensemble, Mae-stros of Swing, which is NVSO’s outreach swing band.

Want to do more than listen to the program? Those interested in joining NVSO or in helping to manage or sponsor the organiza-tion in any way are encouraged to email [email protected] or call 623-980-4628.

Library invites teens to film competitionBeginning Dec. 13 and run-

ning until Jan. 16, North Valley Regional Library in Anthem is accepting submissions in its first film competition for youngsters.

Aspiring filmmakers ages 12-18 are invited to create a movie from any genre and turn it in at the library on a DVD, USB drive or SD card—along with a completed entry form.

Prizes including an iPad, iPad Mini and wireless Beats head-

phones will be awarded, and the top three f licks may enjoy star treatment including professional promotional posters and a public showing of their film.

More information on the con-test and a link to the entry form are available at mcldconnect. org/teen.

North Valley Regional Library is located at 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy. next to Boulder Creek High School.

Kaylie Stone Ava Tyson

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The Dordt College development and public relations/marketing departments, hailing from Sioux City, Iowa, received six awards from the Council for Advance-ment and Support of Education District Six, including two gold, two silver, and two bronze awards.

Helping land those awards for his college was student photographer Dan Wouden-berg of Carefree.

The Dordt College’s 10-day spring band and orchestra tour led to significant social media engagement, and the college was awarded a bronze for Best in Social Media. To give parents and others interested in the ensembles a closer look at what happens on a typical music tour, the department sent Woudenberg along on the trip. Wouden-berg captured moments from concerts,

practices, and social times, then edited and posted them to Facebook that evening.

Woudenberg is a sophomore majoring in digital media production.

Dordt College received gold awards in the categories of Individual In-House Pub-lications and Visual Identity System, silver in Magazine Publishing Improvement and Excellence in Design, and bronze for Best in Social Media and Special Program Pub-lications Packages.

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“The opening of such a popu-lar comedy club solidifies High Street as a premier entertainment destination and we anticipate an enthusiastic welcome from ten-ants, the surrounding commu-nity and winter visitors,” said Leslie Himley, vice president of marketing for CityCenter of CityNorth.

The House of Comedy has a presence in many of North Amer-ica’s largest retail and entertain-ment centers, including Mall of America in Minnesota and West Edmonton Mall in Canada, and another slated for The American Dream in New Jersey. The High Street location is a welcome ad-dition to that list, according to company representatives.

“We are thrilled to be expand-

ing our operation with the High Street location in Phoenix,” said Tammy MacPherson, CFO of Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy.

Rick Bronson, president of the company, agreed.

“We’re confident that Cana-dian and Mid-Western snowbirds will spread the House of Comedy gospel,” said Bronson said. “On a personal note, I’m confident that I can take two strokes off my golf game spending more time in Arizona.”

The live comedy and dining venue is scheduled to open this coming summer in a 6,600 square foot location just east of Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill. Audiences will be able to wine and dine while enjoying live, stand-up comedy. The menu will feature burgers, sandwiches, salads and a variety of comedy cocktails. The club will also accommodate special events, private parties, corporate functions, holiday parties and bachelor/bachelorette parties.

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“I guess I am not done crying.”Those words were recently spo-

ken by a resident of Yarnell, who lost half of her house in the fire.

It sums of up what many of us experience dur ing the holidays. The e m o t i o n a l whiplash can be extreme as we go from the joy of decorating to remembering

the loss of a loved one; the happiness that gatherings bring offset by that special someone who won’t be joining us; the bells ringing, choirs singing and memories piercing us to ponder what could have been. Mistletoe may hang silently, daring us to stand under it alone. Oh yea, look out, the holidays are near, and sometimes “celebrating” is the last thing on our mind.

A woman in Chicago was feeling pretty down, having gone through a recent divorce and her only child going off to college. At a mall, an elf (grown man dressed up like Santa’s helper) began annoying her with good cheer. As she tells it, she was walking by, minding her own business when the elf told her to smile. Not amused, she walked on and he shouted “Scrooge” at her. Next thing she knew, she said she “snapped” and started running toward the elf. Purse swinging, she yelled, “Look out!” Fifty-year-old woman running after a screaming “elf,” with hundreds of kids and parents watching (in horror) as they wait to see Santa, the parents gasped, children cried and Santa called security on his cell phone. Hmm … so not everyone feels the Christmas spirit!

And yet, we become inspired when we read about or experience

the goodness of people. San Francisco transformed itself into Gotham City, for one incredible day, so that a small boy with leukemia could fulfill his wish of becoming “Batkid.” From the mayor to police chief and about 5000 “f lash mob” actors and a Batman (wealthy man with a black Lamborghini), the day was filled with one Batkid rescue after another. A damsel in distress was saved on the cable car tracks and the notorious villain, the Riddler’s, attempt to rob a bank was foiled. Batkid even saved the Giants beloved mascot Lou Seal from the grips of the evil Penguin! He saved the city! And the city saved us, gave us all one more reason to believe in the power of kind people who care.

A teenager in Port Clinton, Ohio, was sent home from hospice, told by his doctors he would not last till Christmas. This, his favorite of holidays, caused the entire townsfolk to come together and hang up the lights, decorate their homes, put up the trees and send the Christmas carolers around town—in October! The true meaning of Christmas came alive so that one 16-year-old boy could have “one more season” before the angels came for him. We are humbled by the grace of our caring neighbors.

My friend in Phoenix, Lori, has a son who was killed in Afghanistan. Lori said she “entered a dark valley” and could barely function. She used to take a lawn chair and sit at her son’s grave for hours on end. One day, a young woman approached her carrying a baby. Lori said the woman told her that her husband had died in the war, before their child was born. Lori held the baby in her arms while the two women talked. Offering comfort,

Lori said, “How awful for you.” The young woman replied, “But I have a baby to hold so I am lucky because holding an infant is like holding hope.”

The next day, Lori went to the neonatal department of Children’s Hospital and started volunteering … holding newborns. Then, she went to the VA Medical Center and began volunteering with recovering veterans and their families. And she formed a group that sends packages of baked goods off to active duty service men and women who are in war zones. Lori likes to say that a chance meeting in a cemetery with a woman and baby “saved” her life. Or was it a miracle?

A colleague of mine will spend her first Christmas without her husband. Her kids tell her to “get out more.” Friends have said it is time to “keep on living.” Others have said, “life goes on.” Well all the words in the world are only words to a broken heart. All around us, there are stories of hardship, testimonies of faith, miracles of healing and tragedies of loss. So we try to encourage each other, and when words fail, actions go far.

Christmas is coming and so are the lights, the songs, the parades, the cookies and parties. So once a year, we may transform ourselves to become the Gotham City for a sick child, the lit tree for a dying boy, the miracle baby for a grieving mother, the one more chance to believe in the goodness of mankind. We might not be done crying but, dear readers, I am certain we are not done laughing, loving, caring and rejoicing.

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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On the weeks of Dec. 9 and 16, Christ’s Church of the Valley will be delivering boxes of food to 100 selected elementary, middle and high schools in the Deer Valley, Peoria, Dysart, Paradise Valley, Mesa and Pendergast school dis-tricts that are located most closely to the church’s campuses.

Within these districts, CCV is providing food to every school that has a higher percentage of

their enrollment receiving free or reduced meals. Social work-ers and intervention specialists at each school have already identi-fied the families that will benefit from CCV’s “Family to Family” church-wide service project.

Based on member and commu-nity response to last year’s inau-gural Family to Family project, CCV expanded its goals from last year’s 4,253 families in 77 schools by 30 percent, said Don Wilson, pastor of CCV.

“Our ‘Family to Family’ ser-vice project not only provides a steady source of food during a dif-ficult time of year, it also extends hope to families and schools,” Wilson said.

Additionally, other local churches and community groups have joined forces to extend the program’s reach valleywide. These churches include Refin-

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CCV began collecting specific food items 2 weeks ago from its 20,000 plus members as part of Family to Family.

The church reported that it will continue collecting boxes of food through Dec. 15 during weekend services at its campuses in Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale and Surprise. The boxes will be filled with shelf-stable foods, carefully selec ted to accommodate children’s nutritional needs, and include canned green vegetables, peanut butter, jelly, chicken noodle soup, pinto beans, white rice, macaroni and cheese, canned tuna or chicken, mixed fruit, spaghetti sauce and spaghetti.


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Community EventsTHURSDAY

Drug awarenessFrom 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Dec. 12, the final drug aware-ness presentation of a four-part series will take place at the An-them Community Center. The program, entitled “Stay Sharp,” is geared toward mature students between grades seven and 12, due to its graphic nature concerning substance abuse and its conse-quences. To register, visit onlin-eatanthem.com and check out the “drug education program” link under the “special events” menu.First aid class

The Daisy Mountain Fire Sta-tion in New River will hold a first aid class Dec. 12 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. with lecture and hands-on learning components. Paper and pencil are recommended for note taking. To complete the course and earn a 2-year certificate, students must dem-onstrate proficiency working on mannequins. There is no cost for DMFD Citizen Corps volunteers; $25 for others. Contact Paul Schickel at 623-695-1424 or [email protected] for more information.

FRIDAYOrpheus Male Chorus

Holiday music comes alive with the sound of men’s voices starting at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd. in Scottsdale. Founded in 1929, the Orpheus Male Chorus is Arizona’s longest continually performing choral organization. Since its inception, Orpheus has performed widely throughout the Valley and nation-ally, as well as internationally. Tickets are available at the box office by calling 480-303-2474 or by visiting pinnacleconcerts.org online.

SATURDAYHoliday musical

Join Musical Theatre of An-them Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. at the North Valley Regional Library for a holiday music program. The performance will take place within the Boulder Creek High School mini-auditorium.

Car show with SantaParticipate for free in a Dec. 14

car show at The Shops at Nort-erra. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., bring a custom, classic or exotic vehicle for display; meet Santa; enjoy free children’s crafts, face painting, horse-drawn carriage rides, live holiday music and more. New this year, visitors can also help local families in need by donating toys.Holiday harp

Enjoy various holiday song fa-vorites and a family sing-along at 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at North Val-ley Regional Library in Anthem led by Ernie Ferra and his “ce-lestial harp” music. The special event will take place within the Boulder Creek High School mini-auditorium.

Christmas festivalThe sixth annual Carefree

Christmas Festival will be held Dec. 13-15 at downtown Care-free, starting each day at 10 a.m. An electric light parade, present-ed by the Carefree Resort & Con-ference Center, kicks off at 6 p.m. Dec. 14, followed by fireworks at 8 p.m. Affinity Dance Band will perform 1-2 p.m. on Dec. 15.

SUNDAYHandel’s “Messiah”

At 3 p.m. Dec. 15, The Phoenix Symphony will present Handel’s “Messiah” at Pinnacle Presby-terian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd. in Scottsdale. Written to tell the story of Jesus through music to ordinary people, “Messiah” will continue the custom of stand-ing for the “Hallelujah” chorus, which originates from the tale that at the London premiere, King George II did so, obliging all to stand. Arizona Musicfest will co-present the event.

LATER THIS MONTHWinter solstice walk

Spur Cross Ranch Conserva-tion Area in Cave Creek will have a winter solstice walk at 7 a.m. Dec. 21. This easy walk aims to enjoy the rising sun on the short-est day of the year.

EARLY NEXT MONTHWatoto Children’s Choir

At 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9, the Uganda-based Watoto Children’s Choir will be performing at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Rd. in Scottsdale. Their joy-ful performances are a unique blend of native African rhythms, contemporary gospel music and ethnic dance. The choir has trav-eled internationally since 1994, acting as ambassadors to raise awareness of the more than 50 million orphaned and vulnerable children of Africa.

WEEKLYFarmers market

The Arizona Community Farmers Market is held on Sun-days, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at Anthem Community Park. The free event includes vendors of organic and seasonal crops, plants, seeds, grass-fed beef, pork, lamb, goat, fresh local eggs, cheeses, but-ters, jams, jellies, pickles, tama-les, sauces, freshly baked artisan breads, pastries and more.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.Stories in Cave Creek

From 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. every Thursday, Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek hosts “Lit-tle Ones Story Time.” The pro-gram is geared toward newborns and children up to 36 months in

age. The library also has a story time program for toddlers, which is held every Tuesday from 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.Toddler 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.Networking group

AmSpirit Business Connec-tions is national organization consisting of sales representa-tives, entrepreneurs, and profes-sionals which provides a forum for its members to exchange qual-ified referrals with others in the group. The Greater Scottsdale Chapter of AmSpirit meets every Wednesday 8 a.m.-9:15 a.m. at the offices of Homeowners Financial Group located at 16427 N. Scotts-dale Road, No. 280 in Scottsdale. Prospective new members and visitors are welcome to attend.Family Storytime

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 others. 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 doing something you love to do or would like to learn and, i n t h e p r o c e s s , m a k e new friendships.Friday night meals

The 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 led by Chris-tine Thomas and gong master Rajpal Kaur. 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 information.Age-appropriatestory 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.Peaceful spiritwomen’s group

The last Friday of every month, Peaceful Spirit Enrichment Cen-ter 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 info, contact Melanie Dun-lap at 623-465-5875, [email protected] or visit the online calendar at Peaceful-SpriritCenter.com.

Library hosts foreign filmDesert 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.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 DesertBroom 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 Kimberly at [email protected] or talk to a librarian for more info.

Cards, boardgames 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, back-gammon, Trivial Pursuit, Crib-bage, Yahtzee and more. Games and refreshments brought from home are welcome, too. Coffee available for purchase. No regis-tration needed.

Healing sessionThe 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 KnittersKnitters of all ages and skill

levels are invited to gather in the small conference room at Des-ert Broom Library the fourth Saturday each month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. to work on exist-ing projects, start new ones and share tips and techniques. Gen-eral instruction given includes how to cast on, making the knit stitch, purling and binding off at the end of a finished piece. Spe-cific 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.

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Submitted photoNew business welcomed — The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony Dec. 5 at Cave Creek’s new Western venue, Hogs N Horses. Pictured above, chamber members and others from the community surround owner T.C. Thorstenson (center) and his buffalo, Harvey Wallbanger Jr.


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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

and in accordance with 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.

Ruben Ojeda(for) Vanessa HickmanState Land CommissionerOctober 15, 2013

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Regarding Froma Harrop’s opinion published in the Nov. 27 issue of the Foothills Focus:

As is typical of so many liberal articles on Obamacare, it is un-encumbered by facts. Your state-ment that “…for every American with a canceled policy, there are 10 uninsured Americans” is quite startling – and totally un-true. Latest estimates are that 25 million to 50 million Americans will lose their insurance once the

employer mandate kicks in. Us-ing your math, that means 250 million to 500 million Ameri-cans are uninsured (compared to most estimates of around 40 million – some of whom could afford today’s health insurance if they wanted to). Considering that the current population of the USA is around 320 mil-lion, your statement is mathe- matically impossible.

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This is a North Valley focused ver-sion of the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s online fishing report. To view the full report, visit azgfd.gov.

BARTLETT LAKE—Lake el-evation 1,784 feet, 80 percent full.

Jeremy Hoffman, the north Phoenix Sportsman’s Warehouse manager, has the following report: Water temps are in the low 60s and fish are still very active for it being this late in the fall. There are still decent boils in the morning, so the best bet would be to throw Ricos or Zara Puppies. During the day, try Texas rigs, drop shotting and small jigs in 20-30 feet of water and also lipless and shallow diving cranks on shallow banks. There are huge schools of shad (with lots of fish in them) all over the lake in 40-60 feet of water. Try dropping a half-ounce silver spoon just below the schools to pick up those fish.

“Flathead” Ed Wilcoxson said action at prime flathead catfish fisheries such as Lake Pleasant

and Bartlett has slowed. Flathead weighing more than 20 pounds get lethargic as the night get colder. Still, anglers can catch 15-18 pound flatheads with better consistency by locating bluegill in 30-35 feet of water. Find the bluegill, and feed-ing flatheads looking for dinner will also often be found.

SAGUARO LAKE—Lake el-evation 1,527 feet, 96 percent full.

With the next stocking coming Dec. 16, Hoffman has been fishing the lake lately and offered these tips: Saguaro is falling into its usual winter pattern, so throw jerkbaits early in the morning, and then use spoons in the main lake channel throughout the rest of the day.

Using size 78 Lucky Craft Point-ers and small Rapala Husky Jerks in any shad color pattern can be productive. For spooning, it’s hard to beat half ounce and three quarter ounce KastMasters and Hopkins in silver or gold. Make sure to always use some sort of swivel when verti-

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This is the time of year for load-ing up on yellow bass catches. Use a light action rod with 6 pound test f luorocarbon and a three eighths ounce gold KastMaster. Good spots to try would be out-side of Butcher Jones, around Ship Rock and the creek channel just outside of “The Snags” in 30-50 feet of water.

If schooled up, then it’s not uncommon to catch 20-plus fish an hour. FYI—yellow bass meat is very white and flakey and makes darn good grilled fish tacos.

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One cause of the increase in families is the expansion of the Foothills Food Bank to accept families from Black Canyon City.

“There is a greater need up there, and the need really is seniors,” DiPietro said, which is why the increase is composed mostly of the elderly.

In addition, people are finding jobs, but the jobs are paying less money. Families cannot afford to pay bills and buy food on such low incomes, Dipietro said.

The new facility has also increased pub-lic awareness of the food bank, so more people are taking advantage of its services, DiPietro said.

Finally, the holiday season always brings in more people.

“You get Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, and you can get on Adopt-A-Fam-ily,” DiPietro said. The Adopt-A-Family program matches up donators with fami-lies. The families then create a wish list that the donators work to fulfill. “That’s why we’re seeing so many more people at this time of the year too.”

The increase has been noticeable around the Foothills Food Bank where more than 400 volunteers spend time helping. One volunteer is 74-year-old, retired nurse Joanne Nolles. One of Nolles jobs is fill-ing bags with toiletries like shampoo and body wash.

“I used to do it once a week, but now I have to come in almost every other day

and do it because we usually run out,” Nolles said.

Nolles has been volunteering with the food bank for more than 15 years. She said she remembers when she could bring a book into read because it was so slow.

“It’s hard to believe up here in Cave Creek and Carefree that we have those kinds of clients, but we do,” Nolles said.

The largest number of families comes from the Cave Creek zip code 85331, which includes parts of Phoenix and Tatum Ranch, according to DiPietro.

The increase at the Foothills Food Bank and Resource Center is not isolated. Food banks around the state are seeing an in-crease in families needing food, according to the Association of Arizona Food Banks.

Its director of communications, Brain Simpson, said that Arizona food banks in 2012 were giving out about 10.4 mil-lion pounds of food per month. In 2013 that number grew to a little more than 11.8 million.

“The food banks putting out more pounds of food—that’s in direct response to seeing more people,” Simpson said.

The public should be concerned about hunger because of the impact it has on youth, Simpson said. In Arizona, half of about 1.1 million individuals receiving food stamp aid are children.

Hunger directly relates to behavioral problems as well as difficulties learning in schools, according to Simpson.

“If kids are coming to school hungry, they’re not prepared to learn,” Simpson said. “That’s setting them up for struggles later on in life.”

While it’s hard to predict, Simpson said he does not believe that the number will de-crease much even after the holiday season.

“Until the economy turns around for folks at the lowest level of the spectrum, I think demand is going to continue to be very high,” he said.

While the families may be increasing and the food supply decreasing, DiPietro said that she does not believe the food bank will get to the point where is has to turn hungry families away.

“I have been here for it’s going on 12 years now … we’ve has some low times where it’s been tight,” DiPietro said. “But as a rule, we get through that crisis and everything gets good again.”

For more information on the Foot-hills Food Bank and Resource Cen-ter, or to make a donation, visit www. foothillsfoodbank.com.

Morgan Rath photoMeal prep teamwork — Jamie Zueger, a volunteer on her second week with the food bank weighs the outgoing food to make sure it balances out with its recorded incoming weight when it arrived at the food bank. She said that she decided to volunteer because she feels that she has so much and wanted the opportunity to give back. Rich Pagni waits with the clients food, which is brought out to the cars in shopping carts.


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Last year around this time, my sister came to visit. She is an excel-lent cook and enter-tainer—ac-tually, the M a r t h a Stewart of the family. She and my d a u g h t e r

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My other sister was next door helping at my daughter’s house and came over to borrow some-thing and she said, “Oh, no, you’re winning! You’re house smells so good.”

My new meatless-balls made the house smell wonderful, and they were a nice complement to some pasta with marinara sauce, which my daughter made for me. Needless to say, they were flab-bergasted and impressed. All the family enjoyed my version of meatballs.

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2 large cloves of garlic, crushed1 tsp thyme leaves4-5 tbsp oregano2-3 tbsp basilSea salt to taste1. Combine chopped onion and

garlic and sauté in 3-4 counts of poured olive oil on medium heat for 3 minutes.

2. Add all dry seasonings and tofu to onion and garlic mixture (except bread crumbs) and con-tinue to cook on medium heat for another 3 minutes, stirring and tossing regularly.

3. Mix cooked brown rice and cooked oats in large mixing bowl.

4. Add bread crumbs and sea salt.5. Add the onion mixture.6. Add f lax seed/veggie bul-

lion/molasses mixture.7. Mix all together.8. Add more oregano, basil and

sea salt to your liking, if needed.9. Form into balls and place

in baking pan spread on bottom with olive oil.

10. Bake for 40 minutes.To health and happiness this

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MONTE yAZZIBleakness consistently hovers over di-

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Payne is very good at making ordinary people seem so much more meaningful than they probably are. Amidst the at-mospheric black and white photographed landscapes of the Midwest, Payne is able to paint a portrait of the demise of small town America, while keeping a keen grasp of the comedy found within family and the past that defines age. It is a familiar narrative that is made exceptionally heartfelt in the hands of the talented director.

Woody Grant (Bruce Dern) is a stubborn old man who is convinced by a letter he received in the mail that he has won $1 million. Woody isn’t allowed to drive any-more, so he is found trying to walk from Billings, Mont., to the sweepstakes office in Lincoln, Neb., on more than one occasion. His concerned son, David (Will Forte), is tasked with picking up his father who is

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In a surprising turn, Will Forte gave a capable performance, offering a tenderness of a son concerned with his knowingly affected father. June Squibb offered the films best comedic one-liners as Woody’s unabashedly brash wife.

“Nebraska” was thoroughly pleas-ing in its simplistic storytelling ap-proach. Though the characters drove the narrative, the interesting aspect was the story told in the background. That story focused on a small town similar to those in the Midwest and the struggle that continues there.

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Pope Francis’ first apostolic ex-hortation, “Evangelii Gaudium” (“The Joy of the Gospel”), is a beautiful document and a joy to read. I’ll leave its theological implications to those who live in the Roman Catholic Church. What’s got many people praising

the pope to-day, though, is not his plea for good works but rather h is crit ique of capitalism.

You could always detect a pinch of so-

cialistic seasoning in the church’s theological stew. But in this case, the pope doesn’t simply point out that the wealthy aren’t doing enough to help alleviate poverty. He uses the recognizable rhetoric of the political left to accuse free market systems of generating and nurturing that poverty.

The pope condemns the “new tyranny” of “idolatry of money,” not only reasonably arguing that economic systems should not be accepted with blind faith, but also saying that “as long as the prob-lems of the poor are not radically resolved by rejecting the absolute autonomy of markets and finan-cial speculation and by attacking the structural causes of inequal-ity, no solution will be found for the world’s problems or, for that matter, to any problems.”

For starters, it’s troubling that the pope fails to make any genu-ine distinction between Western poverty (terrible) and the poverty of the Third World (unimaginably terrible). But is it really true that “absolute autonomy of markets and financial speculation” are the driving reasons for poverty and inequality? People in places such as Congo, Burundi and Mozam-bique live under corrupt authori-tarian regimes where crippling poverty has a thousand fathers — none of them named capitalism. The people of Togo do not suffer in destitution because of some derivative scheme on Wall Street or the fallout from a tech IPO.

“While the earnings of a mi-nority are growing exponen-tially,” the pope goes on to say, “so too is the gap separating the majority from the prosperity en-joyed by those happy few.”

In truth, global inequality has been dropping for years. The World Bank estimates that global poverty was halved from 1990

to 2010. In fact, according to the World Bank, the United Nations’ “millennium development goal” of cutting world poverty in half by 2015 came in 5 years ahead of schedule, despite a major global recession.

The decline in poverty coin-cides, not coincidentally, with developing nations embracing more market-based systems.

Moreover, the pope falls into the trap of conflating inequal-ity and poverty. Some countries enjoy income parity because most citizens are rich, and oth-ers do so because most citizens are poor. Put it this way: Egypt, Pakistan and Mongolia all enjoy more economic equality than the United States. The gross domestic product per capita here is $49,800. In Argentina, the pope’s home-land, a place where wealth is more fairly distributed, it’s $18,200.

Now, no reasonable person be-lieves that any economic system is a cure-all. But how can rea-sonable people argue that mar-ket-based economies — and the underlying morality that drives them — haven’t done more to al-leviate poverty worldwide than any other system?

For the most part, in fact, the more unfettered a nation’s eco-nomic system is the more pros-perous the population becomes and, consequently, the more it spends on charity and safety net programs. When we match up The Heritage Foundation’s In-dex of Economic Freedom with the World Bank’s measure of per capita income, we find that the countries with the most unen-cumbered systems and the most financial “speculation” usually have the least amount of poverty.

Rather than credit those who do their best to balance this im-perfect system that lifts millions out of impoverishment, the pope attacks them for the prevalence of imaginary economic Darwin-ists who callously keep equality from blooming. “Consequently,” these people “reject the right of states, charged with vigilance for the common good, to exercise any form of control,” Pope Francis contends.

Any form of control? Really? The Federal Register in this country regularly comes in at more than 60,000 pages. Or, to put it another way, it’s longer than all 46 books of the Old

How do you run against a woman candidate?

It’s a question I’ve been asked since 1984 when I worked for Geraldine Ferraro.

In those days, it wasn’t un-common to see men who were running against wom-en making subtle (and not so sub-tle) appeals to toug h-ness, using national se-

curity and crime issues as a way to raise questions about whether their female opponents had what it takes.

Maybe that’s why my favorite ad from 2008 was Hillary Clin-ton’s red phone ad. Twenty years ago, that was precisely the kind of ad you’d run against a woman. In the 21st century, it was a very strong and tough woman who ran the ad. Times have changed — at least on the Democratic side.

Not so, it appears, for Repub-licans, who are getting special “training” so as to be “sensitive” when running against women or seeking their votes.

House Speaker John Boehner, responding to reports that the Republican Party is now giv-ing “sensitivity training” to male candidates, explained this week that Republican men in Congress “aren’t as sensitive as they ought to be” when running against women.

“We’re trying to get them to be a little more sensitive,” Boehner

told reporters. “You look around the Congress, there are a lot more females in the Democratic caucus than there are in the Republican caucus. And some of our mem-bers just aren’t as sensitive as they ought to be.”

This is how not to run against women, and how not to win the votes of women. Do what Boehner is doing. Insult them by suggesting that it isn’t policy that matters, but sensitivity. This is why the Republican Party runs the risk of becoming a party of angry white males at a time when there aren’t enough angry white males to win a majority.

The way to run against wom-en is the same way that you run against men: by focusing on qual-ifications, experience and policy.

Imagine holding sensitivity training sessions to teach candi-dates how to run against men. It’s laughable — or worse, insulting. Why should women be different?

What got Republicans into trouble in the 2012 elections was not insensitivity, but stupidity. The two most notorious examples were Rep. Todd Akin of Missouri, done in by comments about “le-gitimate rape,” and Indiana State Treasurer Richard Mourdock, who said that “even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, it is something that God intended to happen.” Akin lost to a woman; Mourdock, to a man. In both cases, their problems went far beyond sensitivity.

The same is true in addressing women voters. The fact that wom-en are somewhat more likely to support Democrats than Republi-

cans has absolutely nothing to do with sensitivity and everything to do with policy. The gender gap is grounded in issues: the econ-omy (where women tend to earn less), education (where women tend to care more and are more likely to be the primary or sole parent) and health care (ditto). Sure, there are many women who are pro-gun and anti-choice, but there are even more who support reasonable restrictions on gun sales and who believe that they — not the government — should decide whether and when to have children.

Americans—men and wom-en—are disgusted with Boehner’s Congress for reasons having absolutely nothing to do with sensitivity and everything to do with his failure, and that of his members, to act like grownups, to put people’s needs ahead of partisan gamesmanship, to ad-dress problems rather than just rant and rave. Shutting down the government in protest over Obamacare — after we had an election in which Obamacare was front and center and the Repub-licans lost — isn’t an issue for sensitivity training. You don’t win votes by patronizing voters, and you don’t run against women candidates by focusing on their gender rather than their positions.

How dumb does Boehner think women are?

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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NOTICESLooking for ladies and gentlemen to play Mah Jongg Wednesdays in library at Boulder Creek HS, noon to 3 or later. Call Nancy after 6pm. 623-465-9317

Al-anon Meetings in Anthem. Mondays 10:45am. St Rose Parish. 2825 W Rose Canyon Circle. S/W corner of Daisy Mtn & Meridian.

North Valley Christian Church meeting Sundays, 9:30am in Opera house at Pioneer Living history Museum. www.nvccphx.com or 623-308-4338

ATV/CyCLE/ETC 1960 to 1976 Enduro or dirt bike wanted by private party. Must be complete 50cc to 500cc. Will look at all, running or not. 480-518-40232005 Bombadier Outlander 400. Mileage 1800. $3600. Cell 623-980-0516

AUTOS 1964 to 1972 classic sports car, muscle car wanted by private party running or not. 480-518-4023Wanted: Ford Ranger rear cross bed tool box and ladder rack. Dean 480-313-8460BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ATTN: 29 SERIOUS PEOPLE to work from anywhere using a computer. Up to $1500-$5000 PT/FT. www.pticoncepts.com. (AzCAN)

CABLE/SATELLITE TV DISH TV Retailer. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.) SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800-318-1693. (AzCAN)DirecTV:Over 140 channels only $29.99 a month. Call Now! Triple savings! $636.00in Savings, Free upgrade to Genie &2013 NFL Sunday ticket free!! Start saving today! 1-800-644-2857.

FIREWOODCave Creek Fire wood.com. We sell and deliver Juniper, Oak, Euc, and other Hardwoods Call Steve at 602-228-4311 ccfirewood @cox.net

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hEALTh COAChES NEEDED-No exp req Full Training Get FIT Get PAID PT/FT $2k-7k Mo. Bonus’s and Vacations www.AZhC.info for interview

Drivers - $2500 sign-on bonus! Regional O/O’s. $1.05 all miles plus FSC! CDL-A. Company positions available. Hazmat and 2 yrs exp req. 1-800-835-9471 ADVERTISE YOUR JOB Opening in 85 AZ newspapers. Reach over 1 million readers for ONLY $330! Call this newspaper or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN)

GORDON TRUCKING: CDL-A Truck Drivers. Up to $5,000 Sign-on bonus & .54 CPM. Solos & Teams. Full-time & Part-time. Consistent miles, benefits, 401k, EOE. Call 7 days/wk! 866-837-5997 GordonTrucking.com. (AzCAN)

PINK ADVENTURE TOURS (a Pink Jeep Tours affiliate) IS hIRING TOUR GUIDES! We need fun, safety minded, and self motivated individuals with exceptional customer service skills to conduct day tours departing from Scottsdale and Jeep Tours departing from Black Canyon City. We provide extensive training, competitive pay and benefits. Must be at least 25 years of age with an excellent driving record. Experience with guiding, educating or hospitality/entertainment is desireable. E-mail resume to [email protected]. Visit our website at www.PinkJeep.com

AMERICAN GREETINGS is looking for Retail Greeting Card Merchandisers in Anthem, AZ. As a member of our team, you will ensure the greeting card department is merchandised and maintained to provide customers the best selection of cards and product to celebrate life’s events. Join the American Greetings family today by applying online at: WorkatAG.com or call 1-888-323-4192

Short order line cook. Gizmos Sports Bar & Grill 46639 N Black Canyon Hwy New River AZ 85087 Come in and fill out an application No Calls Please.

Part time secretarial work in Desert Hills for Adult Care Home. 8-12 hrs a week. Must know Word, Excel, and medical terminology. Please call Ronnie 480-244-5326

Independent Advertising Sales Executives! We are looking for experienced, hard-working Print Advertising sales executives to join our Professional Sales team in the North valley. A successful candidate will be an experienced outside sales professional , preferably in print media, an excellent communicator, verbally and in writing, passionate about details, honest and have the willingness to prospect and make cold calls. Please email resume to: [email protected] YEAR, NEW YOU, NEW CAREER! Southwest Truck Driver Training. GI Bill accepted & EARN $35K your 1st year! Pre-hire letters before you even begin training! Phoenix: 602-904-6602, Tucson: 520-216-7609. www.swtdveterans.com. (AzCAN) 15 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Learn to drive for Werner Enterprises! Earn $750/wk + benefits! NO CDL? NO PROBLEM! CDL training available in Phoenix area! 1-888-512-7114. (AzCAN) FOREMOST TRANSPORT PERRIS, CA is hiring Pickup drivers who have a 3/4 ton or one ton truck to deliver RV’s throughout the US and Canada. We are paying competitive rates and have several bonuses. 1-866-764-1601 or www.foremosttransport.com. (AzCAN)

Rock Springs Café is hiring!! All positions. Apply in person.

KNIGHT REFRIGERATED: CDL-A Truck Drivers Needed! Get Paid Daily or Weekly, Consistent Miles. Pay Incentives & Benefits! Become a KNIGHT of the Road. EOE. 855-876-6079. (AzCAN) SCHOOL COUNSELOR for BIE, John F. Kennedy School, Cedar Creek, AZ. Salary range CY 1710 21-24, $29.85 to $52.41. Closing date: Dec. 20, 2013. Rea Goklish at 928-338-4593. (AzCAN)

hOME FURNIShINGSUpright Halle Davis Piano, $250. 30in x 52in Elite TV, $300. Stan 602-524-4787

INSTRUCTIONMEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES needed! Train to become a Medical Office Assistant. No experience needed! Online training at SC Train gets you Job Ready! HS Diploma/GED & PC/Internet needed! 1-888-926-6058. (AzCAN)AIRLINES ARE HIRING. Train for hands on Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified. Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-314-5370. (AzCAN)

LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIESFree delivery of shavings, cow & horse mixture great for arenas or fertilizer 480-595-0211TRIPLE R HORSE 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 602-396-8726.Saddle & Tack Repairs. Western & English plus Racing saddle too. 30 years exp. Buy-Sell-Trade. 23yrs same location. Circle Mtn Rd & 18th St. 623-465-7286V O L U N T E E R - S P O N S O R -ADOPT! Dreamchaser Horse Rescue offers a myriad of volunteer opportunities. Please consider joining our Dreamchaser family! We need animal lovers who are willing to help with everything from ranch chores to fundraising! We have sanctuary horses who need sponsors, and horses available for adoption. Come see us: www.dreamchaserhorserescue.org or Susan at 623-910-6530

MISC Free delivery of shavings, cow & horse mixture-great for arenas or fertilizer 480-595-0211Small organ, $400. Does everything. Technics SXE 8(L)/ SXE 18(L). Good Condition. 623-465-7705Christmas Village Display, C-56, 100 pieces. Business district, houses, railroad, landscaping, lights. $250. 602-796-4709

MISC WANTEDWanted: CASH PAID for guns, wagon wheels, wagons, anvils, wooden barrels, western antiques. 623-742-0369 / 602-214-5692

Wanted: Ford Ranger rear cross bed tool box and ladder rack. Dean 480-313-8460

Free Clean fill dirt wanted near New River and Circle Mtn. roads. Some rocks OK 847-738-1194

PETS & SUPPLIESREMEMBER TO ADOPT! Maricopa County Animal Care and Control 602-506-PETS www.pets.maricopa.govRattlesnake proof your dog now. Snake proofing for all breeds of dogs. New River location. 480-215-1776 www.vipervoidance.comSheltie & Collie rescue have beautiful dogs for adoption. 480-488-5711 SundustSDA @aol.com

SERVICES OFFERED Light Collision Work. 602-206-6040

hOME WATCh & CONCIERGE FOR PART-TIME RESIDENTSLeave this summer knowing that your property is being cared for. Local, Reliable, Bonded & Insured www.northvalleyhomeservices.com 480-567-6029

Dave’s Mobile Trailer Service - Inspect / Repair / Replace - Grease Seals, Bearings, Magnets, Brakes & Weld & Electrical Repairs. www.davesmobiletrailerservice.com 602-361-6551

D & G Scrapping. Old washers, dryers, hot water heaters, etc. We will recycle your left over yard sale items. Moving? We will take your trash to NR refuse for cash. Call 602-920-4989

REAL ESTATEADVERTISE YOUR HOME, property or business for sale in 85 AZ newspapers. Reach over 1 million readers for ONLY $330! Call this newspaper or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN)

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True Desert Living. Charming one bedroom apartment. Newly renovated. Nice kitchen. Tree lined backyardOne Yr. lease min. $700 mo. pets okay. 602-448-1054Signature Scottsdale $1150 mo.available Jan. 1. 3 bd 2 bath unfurn. 1311 sq. ft. Top fl. Call 740-584-8211

LAND FOR SALELENDER REPO SALE. 5 acres, $12,900. Show Low, Windsor Valley Ranch. Quiet county maintained road with electric. Excellent climate, nearby trout fishing. 1st come basis. Financing & ADWR report available. Call AZLR (866)561-5687. (AzCAN)

New River Land Sale. 360 degree views, 2200ft elevation, underground electric and water. 1 to 19 acres available. Located at the base of Gavilan Peak. Can build to suit. Call 623-680-1017

4 ACRES with views of majestic Bradshaw Mountains. Situated at the end of road. Area of custom site built homes. Area of 30 gallon a minute wells. Property does have its own well and electric. Close proximity to Agua Fria river bed. Easy commute to Prescott, Flagstaff or Phoenix. Rural living yet close to shopping, hospital, schools, colleges and other amenities. Priced to sell quickly at $160,000. Call Kay 928-710-4193

38 ACRES - $84,900. Prescott area, Ruger Ranch. Power, scattered with mature pinon pines, granite boulder formations. 1st come basis. Financing & ADWR report available. Call AZLR (866)632-0877. (AzCAN)

ROOMATE WANTEDROOMMATE wanted to share 2700 square foot home. Your room 13ft x 18ft, private entrance, private porch. Mountain and desert views in all directions. Quarter mile from Tonto National Forest. New River near Anthem. $550/mo. Call 480-436-2376.Snowbird looking to rent room or share rent December through March. Single retired man, non-smoker, no pets,360-731-5234

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Rate for classifieds are $20 for the first 20 words then $.50 per word after and must be prepaid. Deadline for classifieds is Wed. at 5pm for the following Wed. issue. Classifieds may also be faxed to 623-465-1363.

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Sue Kern-Fleischer photo helping hands — volunteering at Feed My Starving Children in Tempe to box food for malnourished children are (l-r) eighth grader Harrison Howie, his mother Cheryl and sixth grade sister Alexis.

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For 20 students, parents and teachers from Arizona Connections Academy, the chance to volunteer recently at Feed My Starving Children was an eye-opening experience that taught them valuable life lessons about helping others.

Among the group of volunteers were a few Cave Creek residents who attend the tuition-free, K-12 online public school: Harrison and Alexis Howie.

ACA coordinated its first “Connections Cares” event of the school year at the Tem-pe nonprofit packing site in order to give its National Honor Society students an opportunity to meet each other in-person and make a difference in the community.

ACA students learned about Man-naPack Rice nutrition—a food formula designed to meet the needs of severely

malnourished children, according to FMSC. Leaders from FMSC taught the students how to bag, package and box their all-vegetarian MannaPack Rice meals, which are power-packed with 20 vitamins and minerals. Working with volunteers from other organizations, the students helped pack 34 boxes of food, which is the equivalent of 7,344 meals—enough to feed 20 malnourished children for more than a year.

The FMSC Tempe packing site is ramp-ing up its packing and fundraising efforts to meet the needs of meal requests from its mission partners in the Philippines. For more info, visit fmsc.org/Philippines.

For information about ACA, call 800-382-6010 or visit ArizonaConnection-sAcademy.com.


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Max, a sweet, loving dog that was found wandering the desert in New River, is looking for his forever home in time for Christmas, since his owners never came forward. Max is a Border Collie/possible Corgi mix, 1-2 years old, with short legs and weighs approximately 35-40 pounds. He is fully vaccinated, neutered and loves to snuggle up with others on the sofa or lay each night at the foot of a bed. Max loves to stay close and would thrive in a home with adults and older children. It is unknown how he is with cats. The current foster is working with him on commands—he’s a very smart dog. Anyone with room in their heart and home for another family member is encouraged to contact Anthem Pets at 480-287-3542 or anthempets @yahoo.com.

Anthem Pets rescue is a nonprofit serving the North Valley since 2005. For more information, please visit www.anthempets.org.

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Testament, the 27 books of the New Testament and every gospel the Council of Nicaea decided to toss, combined. And the United States, a place teeming with these economic Darwinists, also happens to be one of

the most charitable places on the planet — even before we begin counting per capita spending on safety nets.

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Gov. Romney’s program in Mas-sachusetts is a great “blueprint.” So why not encourage – but not mandate – that states simply fol-low this model, but allow them flexibility to tailor their programs to the wants and needs of their citizens? The federal government has proven their ineptitude in running most social programs, so why keep doing the same thing, especially with something as important as availability and af-fordability of health insurance?

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