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While Arizona ranks near the top in youth drug use, administrators and law enforcement are quick to say drugs are no worse in this area than anywhere else. At least we’re finally talking about it. Page 14.
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7 THIS WEEK IN The Neighborhood
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THURSDAY 10.18
SCHOOL
BGHS: JV Football vs. Perry 6 p.m. Barry Goldwater High School 2820 W Rose Garden Ln Phoenix 623-445-3000
COMMUNITY
Fish Tales Toastmasters Meeting 12 p.m. Arizona Game & Fish Department 5000 W Carefree Hwy Phoenix 623-236-7404
country club residents encouraged to attend. Agenda and approved meetings minutes posted online.
KIDS
Preschool Storytime
10 a.m. North Valley Regional Library 40410 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy Anthem 602-652-3000 Free
Stories, songs and activities forages 3-5. No registration needed. Space is limited.
ENTERTAINMENT
Astronomy Night at the Library 6 p.m. North Valley Regional Library 40410 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy Anthem 602-652-3000
Ages 6 and up. Local astronomy group, the Desert Foothills Astronomy Club, will be there with telescopes to view the night sky. Registration required.
‘Flat Stanley Jr.’
7 p.m. Musical Theatre of Anthem 42323 N Vision Way Phoenix 602-743-9892 $15- $18
Based on the children’s book about a boy who wants to travel the world and A way to practice and hone communication experience amazing adventures. and leadership skills. There is no instructor; instead, each speech and Ladies Night meeting is critiqued by a member. 8 p.m.
North Phoenix Praise and Coffee 12 p.m. Yogurt Garden 39504 N Daisy Mountain Dr Anthem
Non-denominational Christian women’s group. Don’t Miss!
The Station 46202 N Black Canyon Hwy New River $5 for Cowgirl Up drinks
Live NFL viewing and raffles.
WORSHIP
Royal Rangers
Anthem Country Club Board 6:30 p.m. of Directors Meeting Grace North Church
7 p.m. Anthem Country Club 2708 W Anthem Club Dr Anthem 480-409-4817
At Ironwood Country Club Ballroom. All
4135 W Opportunity Way Phoenix 623-551-0007
FRIDAY 10.19
HEALTH
Adventure Boot Camp at Anthem Registration Deadline Anthem Community Park 41703 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy Anthem 623-694-3799 $199-$299
Month-long outdoor fitness camp for all fitness levels. Choose from three different sessions. Sessions start the week of Oct. 22.
SCHOOL Diamond Canyon: Picture Day Diamond Canyon School 40004 N Liberty Bell Way Anthem 623-445-8000
For grades 7-8.
DVUSD: Early Release
Deer Valley Unified School District Schools 623-445-5000
Anthem Prep: Early Release 12 p.m. Anthem Preparatory Academy 42101 N 41st Dr #101 Phoenix 623-465-4776
BCHS: Varsity Football vs. Bradshaw Mountain (Homecoming) 7 p.m. Boulder Creek High School 40404 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy Anthem 623-445-8636
COMMUNITY Don’t Miss!
Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (G.A.I.N.)
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Plan an event with your neighbors to promote safety, neighborhood communication and celebrate crime Program for the next generation of Christ- prevention through community like men and lifelong servant leaders. For involvement. Search “G.A.I.N.” on boys in grades K-5. anthemnews.com to register.
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s usual in your persecution of Pioneer RV and Roles Inn you once again got your facts concerning the auction and the reason behind the sale wrong. I also find it interesting that this paper would go out of its way to encourage other bidders as well as to post the auction supposed time. Yet you fail to mention the number of senior citizens who call the park their home. Many (including myself) have nowhere else to go should this park fail. With many no longer having living spouses or relatives and on a fixed income everything is sunk into their RVs. They are our Homes. And Roles Inn has understood this and kept rents low. Moving into decent apartments with their
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ENTERTAINMENT ‘Flat Stanley Jr.’
7 p.m. Musical Theatre of Anthem 42323 N Vision Way Phoenix 602-743-9892 $15- $18
Based on the children’s book about a boy who wants to travel the world and experience amazing adventures
WORSHIP
Harvest at the Barn
6:30 p.m. Spur Cross Cowboy Church 50601 N Old Stage Rd New River 623-556-7935 Free
Gospel music, cowboy poetry, preaching, food and more.
SATURDAY 10.20
SCHOOL
Caurus: Diebels Testing Caurus Academy 41900 N 42nd Ave Phoenix 623-551-5083
For grades K–3.
SAT/ACT Test Prep
9 a.m. Anthem Community Center
41130 N Freedom Way Anthem 623-879-3011 $125
Test-taking strategies to improve scores for both verbal and math portions. Register at Community Center.
COMMUNITY Don’t Miss!
Clean Up. Go Green. Be Happy.
8 a.m. Anthem Community Center 41130 N Freedom Way Anthem 623-879-3011
You don’t feel comfortable throwing it away, and so it sits in your garage/closet/ drawers. Here’s your opportunity to round up all that unwanted stuff and get rid of it right. Three stations will be set up in the Anthem Community Center parking lot for shredding, donating and recycling. For full list of items accepted, visit anthemnews. com and search “Go Green. Be Happy.”
ENTERTAINMENT
Wild West Fall Festival and Car Show
kid’s activities, horseback rides, live entertainment, cash raffle and auctions.
‘Flat Stanley Jr.’
3 and 7 p.m. Musical Theatre of Anthem 42323 N Vision Way Phoenix 602-743-9892 $15- $18
Based on the children’s book about a boy who wants to travel the world and experience amazing adventures
SUNDAY 10.21
ENTERTAINMENT
Wild Western Festival 10 a.m. Sahuaro Ranch Park 9802 N 59th Ave Glendale 623-521-3856 $5-$10
History meets Hollywood. Rides, Wild West performers, contests, live music, vendors and more. MODAY 10.21
COMMUNITY
11 a.m. St. Rose Philippine Duchesne 2825 W Rose Canyon Circle Anthem 623-465-9740, Ext. 109 Free
Celebrate Solar
Car and motorcycle show, country idol competition, food, beer garden,
Learn how to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Many aspects of renewable
1:00 p.m. Anthem Community Center 41130 N Freedom Way Anthem 623-551-0523
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Stories, songs, rhymes and activities. Ages 24-36 months.
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7 a.m. Anthem Community Center 41130 N Freedom Way, Anthem 623-551-0523 Free
HEALTH
Adult Beginning Yoga
7:15 p.m. North Valley Regional Library 40410 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem 602-652-3000
Business networking group in Anthem looking to grow businesses.
WEDNESDAY 10.24
Slow-flow hatha yoga for beginners and those with some experience. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat and water.
HEALTH
Qi Gong Exercise: Tai Chi’s Gentler Cousin
KIDS
After-Hours Halloween Party Registration Deadline
10 a.m. North Valley Regional Library 40410 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem 602-652-3000
North Valley Regional Library 40410 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem 602-652-3000
Learn deep breathing and synchronized movements to renew energy, improve health, agility and flexibility. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and sneakers. Registration required.
Spend a spooky evening locked in the library. Hang out and watch a creepy movie, play Xbox games, make a zombie creature and eat. Registration and a signed permission slip required. Get a permission slip and register at the front desk. Event Oct. 26. Ages 12-18.
SCHOOL
DVUSD: Early Release (Kindergarten Only)
Time for Twos
DVUSD 623-445-5000
10 a.m. North Valley Regional Library
COMMUNITY
Create Your Own Blog
11:30 a.m. North Valley Regional Library 40410 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem 602-652-3000
Learn how to write personal online diaries.
Walk-Up Computer Assistance 1 p.m. North Valley Regional Library’ 40410 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem 602-652-3000
Learn basic computer skills and explore career-related topics.
KIDS
Mad Science at the Library
4 p.m. North Valley Regional Library 40410 N Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem 602-652-3000
Make some amazing, and sometimes slimy, concoctions with a resident mad scientist. Registration needed. Story Time Room. For ages 8’12.
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Fitness Hike
8:30 a.m. Cave Creek Regional Park 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek 623-465-0431 $6/Vehicle
All levels of fitness are welcome. Moderate, steady pace, based on the fitness level of participants. Beginners welcome. Hike throughout a different part of the park each week and total 2.5-3.5 miles. Meet at Overton Trailhead.
KIDS
‘Little Bunny’s Halloween’ 10 a.m. Great Arizona Puppet Theater 302 W Latham St, Phoenix $5-$8
Halloween puppet show for preschool2nd grade.
ENTERTAINMENT ‘Next to Normal’
2 p.m. Herberger Theater Center 222 E Monroe St, Phoenix 602-252-8497 $27.50-$78.50
‘Next to Normal’
8 p.m. Herberger Theater Center 222 E Monroe St, Phoenix 602-252-8497 $27.50-$78.50
Musical explores how one suburban family copes with crisis while coming to terms with its past and bravely facing its future. (Arizona Theatre Company.)
DINING
Empty Bowls
11 a.m. Carefree Town Center, Cave Creek 480-488-1145 Minimum $15 donation (cash or check)
Prepared by the Carefree Conference Resort, lunch will be served in handmade ceramic or glass bowls. For a minimum Journey through Shostakovich’s donation of $15 (cash or check only), Symphony No. 10, reflective of the modern patrons select their own unique bowl Russian school after the death of Joseph made by members and friends of the Stalin and the jazz influenced Concerto in Sonoran Arts League. Keep the bowl G Major by Ravel. as a lasting reminder of world hunger. Proceeds benefit the Foothills Food Bank. $18-$79
DINING
Taste of Cave Creek
5 p.m. Stagecoach Village 7100 E Cave Creek Rd, Cave Creek 480-488-1400 $10/Admission; $2-$4/Food samples
Food, wine, beer and tequila samplings from area restaurants. Art exhibit, live music, and chili cookoff.
FRIDAY 10.19
ENTERTAINMENT
Phoenix Symphony: Tito Muoz Conducts Ravel’s Piano Concerto 11 a.m. Symphony Hall 225 E Adams St, Phoenix 602-495-1999 $18-$79
OUTDOORS
Introducing the Desert
9 a.m. Cave Creek Regional Park 37019 N Lava Ln, Cave Creek 623-465-0431 $6/Vehicle
Short, 1-mile hike on Jasper trail. Talk about all the plants and animals that live in the desert. Meet at the Go John Trailhead.
Pumpkin Festival
5 p.m. Mortimer Family Farms 12907 State Route 169 Prescott Valley 928-830-1116 Free Admission
Pick your own pumpkins, corn maze, hay rides, animals, haunted house, fresh fruits and vegetables, music, kid’s activities and Journey through Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10, reflective of the modern more. Additional cost for activities. Russian school after the death of Joseph SATURDAY 10.20 Stalin and the jazz influenced Concerto in G Major by Ravel. KIDS
Musical explores how one suburban family copes with crisis while coming to terms ‘How I Became A Pirate’ with its past and bravely facing its future. 7:30 p.m.
‘Little Bunny’s Halloween’
7 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix 480-478-6000 $42.50-$52.50
Halloween puppet show for preschool2nd grade.
Inti-Illimani
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Internationally revered Chilean folk-music ensemble originally formed by university students in 1967. Modern world music with rich Latin American rhythms playing on more than 30 wind, string and percussion instruments.
Phoenix Symphony: Tito Muoz Conducts Ravel’s Piano Concerto 7:30 p.m. Symphony Hall 225 E Adams St, Phoenix 602-495-1999
Valley Youth Theatre 525 N 1st St, Phoenix 602-253-8188 $18
A young boy is recruited by pirates to help them find the perfect spot to hide their treasure. Based on the best-selling children’s book written by Melinda Long and illustrated by David Shannon.
Carlos Nuez Group
7:30 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix 602-743-9892 $27.50-$34.50
Celtic music with Latin passion played with recorder and bagpipe instruments called “gaita” in his native Galicia,a Celtic enclave in northwest Spain.
10 a.m. Great Arizona Puppet Theater 302 W Latham St, Phoenix $5-$8
‘Little Bunny’s Halloween’ 2 p.m. Great Arizona Puppet Theater 302 W Latham St, Phoenix 602-262-2050 $5-$8
Halloween puppet show for preschool2nd grade.
ENTERTAINMENT Archery 101
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‘How I Became A Pirate’ 3:30 p.m. Valley Youth Theatre 525 N 1st St, Phoenix 602-253-8188 $18
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A young boy is recruited by pirates to help them find the perfect spot to hide their treasure. Based on the best-selling children’s book written by Melinda Long and illustrated by David Shannon.
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7 p.m. ASU Gammage 1200 S Forest Ave, Tempe 480-965-3434 $8
Magicians Jamy Ian Swiss and Joshua Jay demonstrate their
ability to deceive. Evolutionary biologist Robert Trivers, social psychologist Carol Tavris, neurobiologists and laboratory directors at Barrow Neurological Institute, Stephen Macknik and Susana MartinezConde, as they discuss the biological, behavioral and political boundaries of this controversial issue.
John Mayall
7 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix 602-743-9892 $37.50-$42.50
Blues music in a rock world which is considered modern blues and rock. He started his professional music career backing blues greats such as John Lee Hooker, T-Bone Walker and Sonny Boy Williamson on their English club tours. After gaining experience as a backup player, Mayall started his own band, the Bluesbreakers.
OUTDOORS
Pumpkin Festival
10 a.m. Mortimer Family Farms 12907 State Route 169 Prescott Valley, 928-830-1116 Free Admission
Pick your own pumpkins, corn maze, hay rides, animals, haunted house, fresh fruits and vegetables, music, kid’s activities and more. Additional cost for activities.
CLUBS
Car Guys Get Together
8 a.m. Chihuahua’s Chill Grill 34170 Old Black Canyon Hwy Black Canyon City 602-796-0687 Free
Cars, coffee and car talk every Saturday.
SUNDAY 10.21
HEALTH
Yoga for Hope
8 a.m. W Scottsdale Hotel 7277 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale 602-340-0232 $20-$45
Zumba classes, yoga, massage workshop, Capoeira performance, kid’s workshop, raffles, shopping, henna tattoo and more. For beginners through experts. Benefits City of hope. Registration at 7:30 a.m.
KIDS
‘Little Bunny’s Halloween’ 2 p.m. Great Arizona Puppet Theater 302 W Latham St, Phoenix 602-262-2050 $5-$8
Halloween puppet show for preschool2nd grade.
ENTERTAINMENT
Wild Western Festival
10 a.m. Sahuaro Ranch Park 9802 N 59th Ave, Glendale 623-521-3856 $5-$10
Pumpkin Festival
10 a.m. Mortimer Family Farms 12907 State Route 169 Prescott Valley, 928-830-1116 Free Admission
Pick your own pumpkins, corn maze, hay History meets Hollywood. Rides, Wild West rides, animals, haunted house, fresh fruits performers, contests, live music, vendors and vegetables, music, kid’s activities and and more. more. Additional cost for activities.
Arizona Taco Festival
11 a.m. Salt River Fields at Talking Stick 7555 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale 480-466-0579 $20/Weekend; $12/Single day; Free/Children under 12
Lucha libre wrestling, cooking demonstration, tequila expo, live music, mariachi contest, bartending challenge, taco eating contest and more. Various kinds of tacos for $2 each. Wear your sombrero for half-price admission.
Arab American Festival
12 p.m. Steele Indian School Park 300 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix 602-412-1525
Multi-generational and multi-cultural families welcome for a non-political, non-religious event showcasing diversity of music, arts and culture. Arts and crafts, entertainment, kids’ activities, food and vendors. Free admission from noon-4 p.m. After 4 p.m., tickets are $5 for adults (children 12 and under 60 inches are free.)
‘How I Became A Pirate’ 12:30 p.m. Valley Youth Theatre 525 N 1st St, Phoenix 602-253-8188 $18
A young boy is recruited by pirates to help them find the perfect spot to hide their treasure. Based on the best-selling children’s book written by Melinda Long and illustrated by David Shannon.
Debashish Bhattacharya 7 p.m. Musical Instrument Museum 4725 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix 602-743-9892 $27.50-$34.50
Hindustani slide guitarist. Bhattacharya studied Indian vocal technique combined with his instrumental work and plays slide guitars with strings ranging from 4-21.
OUTDOORS Making Robin Hoods
9 a.m. Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd Morristown 602-372-7460, Ext. 202 $6/Vehicle
COMMUNITY
Blessing of the Animals and Pet Adopt-A-Thon
11 a.m. Franciscan Renewal Center 5802 E Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley 602-228-1832
Dogs, cats, bunnies, small critters and rescued horses available for adoption. Blessings at noon and 2 p.m. Vaccines and microchipping for dogs and cats for additional cost. Dog wash, food, auction, raffle and more. Benefits PACC911 Emergency Medical Fund.
MONDAY 10.22
50th Anniversary OSA Orchid Show and Sale
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Arizona State Veterans Home-Liberty Hall 4141 S Herrera Way, Phoenix 602-803-6889
Hundreds of orchids for sale, each with a unique color, shape and scent. Educational materials,orchid growing supplies, door prizes, raffles, refreshments and entertainment.
TUESDAY 10.23
BUSINESS
North Valley Networking Group 9 a.m. Deer Valley Airport Restaurant Phoenix Deer Valley Airport Phoenix 602-430-6915 Free
Breakfast and networking with other area businesses.
WEDNESDAY 10.24
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7:30 p.m. Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale 480-994-ARTS, Ext. 2 $25-$29
Funny and candid multimedia show explores the hits and misses of one woman’s quest to find love online. Written and performed by Luciann Lajoie and Learn to shoot a recurve, compound, and cross bow. This 1.5-hour class is the first based on interviews with a wildly diverse step in learning archery. Wear comfortable group of more than 150 online daters clothes, closed-toe shoes and bring (young, old, straight, gay, Mormon, water. Equipment provided. Jewish, etc...) io OCTOBER 18, 2012 |
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sold or given drugs at school. MCSO Sgt. Shawn Braaten, a resource officer errie Kuhl had at Boulder Creek High no idea a teenage School, said the current member of her family trend in school seems to be was addicted to heroin. marijuana. He was quick She didn’t see any obvious to note, however, that the signs or symptoms. He majority of students there played sports, had plenty of are not using drugs. friends. It wasn’t until an “I’ve worked in many overdose nearly took his life that she discovered he was small communities [like Anthem]… It’s not that in serious trouble. there’s so much drugs in As she sought help those areas, but it’s a lot for him, Kuhl learned of the same kids over and she wasn’t alone in the over,” he said, adding that community. Teen addiction his goal along with the affects many families in other resource officers is our area. “It’s everywhere. to become more in tune It happens to all sorts of with the kids, gain trust families with parents who and foster supportive are very involved in their relationships both with the child’s life,” Kuhl said. students and the parents. A CDC report released As for the source of the in June ranked Arizona No. drugs, Braaten told In&Out, 1 in the United States for “I don’t know where it’s students who were offered, coming from, but marijuana By Amanda Niemerg aniemerg@anthemnews.com
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is prevalent … There is heroin there, but nothing like last year where it was fairly easy to get at Boulder Creek,” he said. But, Kuhl disagrees. “It’s much worse than people imagine. I don’t think they [MCSO, the school and community] have a handle on how easy it is for these kids to get access to drugs, particularly heroin.” Braaten said he is aware of at least two drug-related incidents since the start of the school year requiring EMS responses.
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A potent piece of Kuhl’s arsenal is a packet of collected documents: drug arrest records, letters to authorities pleading for attention and, most poignant, page after page of obituaries of local teens. Kuhl said the teens’ deaths were drug-related—three of which occurred during the same week this July. (See DRUGS on Page 16)
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The packet, sent to government officials, including Sen. John McCain and Gov. Jan Brewer, contains a letter from Kuhl pleading for support against what she calls an epidemic for area youth.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR… Some of these signs may be related to normal teen behavior or mental health and anxiety disorders. Personal Appearance
• Poor Hygiene • Burns or soot marks on lips or fingers ( from joints or “roaches” burning down) • Track marks on limbs (or longsleeved shirts in hot weather)
Personal Habits, Actions
• Clenching teeth • Smell of smoke or other unusual smells on breath or clothes • Frequently breaks curfew • Cash-flow problems • Reckless driving, car accidents or unexplained dents • Avoiding eye contact • Locked doors • Secretive phone calls • “Munchies;” sudden appetite For a complete list of signs, visit anthemnews.com/drugs SOURCE: DrugFreeAZ.org
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“There are so many things I hope to accomplish. For me, it’s about the kids, saving their lives. I don’t want to see any other mom’s heart be broken, or lives ruined or families torn apart,” she said.
Resources to Guide Parents Terri Roberts, a teacher and administrator at BCHS, scheduled a sixclass drug prevention seminar for parents beginning Thursday, Oct. 25. She saw a need for such a program after a community meeting at Arizona Hills Community Church in August detailed substance abuse by kids. The seminar, run by non-profit Drug Free Arizona, will cover drug trends, how some children are more vulnerable to substance abuse, and parenting practices to promote prevention. A six-week series of classes for parents will follow starting in November.
“The outcome of this program will be proactive, knowledgeable parents who are able to understand how to talk and build relationships with teens, process solutions and find resources when they encounter the challenges of raising a teenager in today’s world,” said Roberts. Sgt. Braaten agrees. “It’s perfect for all parents in the community to attend. There’s a small handful of parents really concerned. They just need help getting awareness,” he said.
Drugs at Boulder Creek? Roberts said, “There is no more of a concern here than there is at any high school in this day and age. Parents and community reached out to the school and law enforcement for support and education. That is the purpose of the program we have put together.” Kuhl hopes the community will work together to help teens struggling with addiction and keep others off drugs. “The more of us we have working together, the more effective we will be, the more families we will reach and that many more kids we can help save,” she said, choking back tears. io
Keith Coddington with drug-detecting Zane.
CANINE DETECTION: Invasion or Deterrent
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hen drugs effect the lives of children, it’s easy to want to use every weapon in the arsenal to fight back. But the effects of various drug-control efforts in schools are highly debated, and hard facts are hard to come by. Meanwhile, Congress recently eliminated several programs administered by the Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, and educational institutions are having to develop new strategies to combat drug use. Canine detection programs would seem to be an effective tool, but some schools are reluctant. “They think it’s going to be typical police patrol canines—the kind trained for apprehension.” said Keith Coddington, (See CANINE on Page 19) OCTOBER 18, 2012 |
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owner of Interquest Canine Detection of Arizona. But his dogs are friendly, well-mannered and an effective deterrent, he said. The ACLU disagrees. A 2011 ACLU blog post claimed there is “little or no evidence to support claims that these programs deter drug use, reduce drug-related crime or increase perceptions of public safety.” The post claims the presence of drug-sniffing dogs in schools makes every student a suspect. And it challenges the accuracy, saying dogs are correct only 70 percent of the time; The industry claims 85–90 percent accuracy. Still, many schools across the nation use canine detection to perform general sweeps. Coddington said surveys performed by Interquest—a 30-year-old company—reveal students, parents and school administrators are overwhelmingly positive about their experience with the program. “It doesn’t change privacy policies. It’s just a better tool for detection,” Coddington said, noting that the dogs are not used to search an individual suspect. The goal is not to make arrests. In fact, Interquest contracts directly with schools, allowing administrators, not law enforcement, to determine next steps when contraband is detected. The goal is to make it really difficult to bring drugs. “Once that’s put into place, it works,” said Coddington. THE
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like mandatory drug-testing, offer kids an easy out. Coddington said that students report “If someone asks me to hold this or bring this, I can say what if they bring the dogs today? I’m not going put that in my car, or my bag.” Schools often implement the program by informing students at the beginning of the year that random, occasional sweeps with the dogs will be performed. Some schools have the service provider demonstrate the dogs’ ability during an assembly. The subsequent visits happen at random, with incidents of detection dropping significantly after the first couple searches, according to Coddington. Boulder Creek High School does not employ canine detection. DVUSD spokesperson Ashley Morris said “Education is the best prevention. Canine detection is an avenue the administration feels could cause more harm than intended good.” BCHS does, however, have an MCSO officer on campus.
Not ‘The Answer’ Drug-sniffing dogs
won’t make kids stop doing drugs. “This isn’t the total answer,” Coddington admits. “But it’s the schools’ responsibility to make sure kids have a safe place to go. They need to answer [this]: What are you doing every day to make sure the kids have a safe environment to go to?” io
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T H E B U Z Z | By Staff Writers
Oh, the Bugs! he epic rains this year set off a T chain of events including an influx of bugs. But the one bug infestation most unexpected is termites.
According to Anthem termite king Aaron Eubank of Titan Pest Control, termite calls are up 300 to 400 percent since the storms. The subterranean termites in Arizona tend to swarm after summer rains saturate the soil.
Memorial Needs Repair … Already
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t’s not been quite a year since the Veterans Memorial was erected and dedicated in Anthem Community Park, but the marble on the pillars is in need of repair. Community Operations Officer Neal Shearer pointed to moisture as the cause of a 10-inch stain leaching upward on the marble pillars of the structure. “The memorial is one of the most picturesque and beloved assets of the community… the marble along the bottom edge has discolored and that’s unacceptable to us,” Shearer said. The ACC unanimously approved spending up to $10,000 in operating funds to complete the repairs. The marble will be cut above the stain, sealed on all edges and capped with a matching marble overlay at the base. Shearer said the non-profit Anthem Way foundation 501(c)(3), was formed to cover long-term maintenance of the memorial, however sufficient funds are not currently available to cover the repair. Repairs are scheduled to be completed before Veteran’s Day.
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And while Eubank said his crews are happy to provide a free termite inspection for the asking, don’t think his stamp of approval puts you in the clear. Those little buggers could build a six-inch tunnel before the next sunrise hits your stucco. But don’t panic. Fast as they are, our termites aren’t the same as those ravaging home-wreckers of the south and eastern areas of the country. Arizona termites are slow to become established. Severe structural damage can be avoided by prompt remedial control. WHAT TO DO • Keep a 25-foot radius around your home clear of cellulose materials like stumps and large roots • Ensure water drains away from your house • Avoid stucco below grade. Don’t allow rocks and soil from your garden to pile higher than your stem wall • Inspect your home twice a year or, better yet, employ a pest management professional to do an annual inspection SOURCE: University of Arizona College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Fan or Newb?
(You’ll be a fan by the end of the night.)
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ockey fans know you don’t even have to understand the game to love it. Here’s why. The adrenalin is contagious. Within moments, you’ll become riveted to the puck and the action and the competition, and the pace and the crowd will pull you mercilessly along and suddenly, imperceptibly, almost immediately… you’re a hockey fan. You got a great break from your daily grind and somehow, you got the poison out without having to hit anybody. (You might have engaged in a fair amount of yelling, though…) The best time to become a hockey fan is Saturday Nov. 10 with 200 of your best friends and neighbors during Anthem Night at the Sundogs.
Anthem Night at the Sundogs Saturday, Nov. 10 3 p.m., Pre-game 7:05 p.m., Game Tim’s Toyota Center 3201 N Main St. Prescott Valley Cost $10. Purchase tickets at Outlets at Anthem, Friday–Sunday, Nov. 2, 3 & 4 or GetTix.net or call 928-759-6600 Info arizonasundogs.com
The Sundogs welcome Anthem fans as guests of honor for a special evening. The pre-game party happens in the nearby Entertainment District. Players will be out and about before the game signing autographs and welcoming families. The play announcer will be celebrating Anthem fans throughout the night. There will be food, drink and entertainment for all ages before and during the game. Tim’s Toyota Center will pay special tribute to our service men and women during the game.
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Sedan is willing to organize the ride: “We will put together either a bus, minibus or van, depending on how many fans will be going,” said owner Jeffery Goldin. “We need to know right away because of the logistics. We will be putting together travel and ticket packages.” Contact Goldin at 602 481-0894 or swsedan@cox.net. io
ENTER TO WIN! Anthem News (anthemnews.com), the Outlets at Anthem and Tim’s Toyota Center (Prescott Valley’s home of the Sundogs) are giving seven lucky people three tickets each… plus dinner! Just visit anthemnews.com and tell us a few words about your relationship with hockey. It’s an easy win! (See anthemnews.com for details. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.)
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Homeowner Fees Expected to Rise
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osts to maintain the Paseo section of Anthem are exceeding revenue, and the Anthem Community Council is considering a plan to phase in higher fees over a two- or three-year period. The initial rise could be $8 to $10 per month. ACC expects to raise homeowner fees elsewhere in Anthem eventually, but not in 2013. At an Oct. 10 public meeting, Anthem’s Community Executive Officer Jenna Kollings presented a balanced budget proposal for 2013. In recent years, as some costs have risen, the ACC has found savings in other budget items, keeping Anthem in the black. But most of the lowhanging fruit has been found, Kollings said, and significant future savings are unlikely. That means eventually homeowner assessments throughout Anthem are bound to rise. “It’s inevitable that we will have to contemplate an assessment increase at some point in the future,” Kollings said.
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In other ACC news • About $600,000 has been set aside to cover cleanup and repair costs from the July 31 storm. Some 720 trees need replacing. • Some popular but unprofitable programs are on the chopping block, including Anthem Idol. Major events such as Anthem Days will continue. • A committee once again floated the idea of resurrecting Freedom Way magazine by renaming it Anthem Way and mailing it monthly to all residents. This version of the mag would be without advertisements. The 2013 budget proposals and ideas are not final. ACC Board members will vote on the budget during an Oct. 25 meeting open to residents. io Find out more at AnthemNews.com/mag.
L E T ’ S E AT ! | By Larry Vivola
Biscotti 2 cups flour 1 cup almonds
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had a difficult time writing this article. Why? Usually, the foods I write about get me as excited as when I find those few extra fries in the bottom of my fast food paper bag. You know what I mean. Biscotti has never been one of those foods. My family often teases me after every meal because I inevitably and unconsciously exclaim, “(Fill in the blank) is my favorite thing to eat!” Biscotti and I have a funny relationship; I rarely crave a Biscotti cookie, but when I dunk it into my coffee I always wonder, “Why don’t I have a Biscotti a day?” A Biscotti cookie is like the color beige. It is not super exciting, but it goes with everything. Your platter of Biscotti will not dazzle your guests the same way a chocolate mousse cake or a tiramisu will. But sometimes, just sometimes, a not-too-sweet, yet flavorful cookie, is the perfect, after dinner treat. Biscotti cookies are easy to make. What’s interesting is that they are twice-baked to achieve a dry and hard consistency. This makes them the perfect vessel to dunk into espresso or Vin Santo, an Italian dessert wine. Watch Larry make this
Crumbled Biscotti may be at CookEatSleep.com used in a number of ways. It is the secret ingredient (not any more) in my favorite seasonal dish, pumpkin ravioli. (See, everything I make is my favorite! My family has the right to tease me.) You can also use crumbled Biscotti as a topping for ice cream, truffles or as the crust for an Italian cheesecake. Biscotti can be quit versatile. OK, maybe the beige cookie is super exciting. I’m starting to have a craving. Ciao, Bella! io
1¼ cups sugar 3 eggs, beaten 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) ½ tsp. almond extract ½ tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. olive oil
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SERVICES - ELECTRIC A.B.T. Electric Service Cont Res/Comm Anthem res. 22yrs exp. Licensed ROC#246223 Scott 623-521-3939 a.b.t.electric@cox.net Chicago electrician. Anthem Res. Call Dave 623-252-7022
SERVICES - FINANCIAL Free Investment Reviews, 401k Rollovers & IRA's. Edward Jones Investments Doug DeMuth 623-551-0523
SERVICES - HANDYMAN 0 All Season Home Service Delivering ALL your handyman needs. REO, Investment prop. & Honey Do's. Bond. Ins. ROC 258784 Anthem Res. Mike @ 623-824-6935 michaelstrang@q.com 1 Anthem Handyman: Carpentry- Repair- MaintFilter Changes- Installation- Powerwash- Insured Free Est 602-505-7890 2Hands4Hire.com Maintenance and Repair Nights/Weekends Love Small Jobs. 602-799-4842 Call Ray GOOD SOLID HOMES -NOT JUST A HANDYMAN. 20 YR prof. home builder Specializing in ALL PAINTING jobs & REMODELS. 928-300-2070 www.goodsolidhomes.com
SERVICES - LANDSCAPING 1 LICENSED & LOCAL Professional Landscape Maintenance Company. (602) 329-0769 WWW.SONORANSCAPES.COM
A DBG Certified Landscaper -TENAZA- Licensed & Local. Serving all your landscape needs. A+ Rating w/BBB -VISA MC Discover- Call Jennifer! 623-203-7717 ANASAZI- Where Quality & Integrity CountAnthem Resident 12 Yrs.-Design & Install-PAVERS, Hardscape, Irrigation, Maintenance- Licensed & Bonded- Jerry 602-369-3422 IRRIGATION SPECIALISTS. Professional Repairs & Installs, Irrigation Audits, Whole System CheckupsTimers from $189, Valves $80, Irrigation Usage Meters $250. VISA, MC, Accepted LIC/BOND/ INS - ROC#268551 WWW.SONORANSCAPES.COM (602) 329-0769 Landscaping Cesar Garcia Landscaping Service. Plants, trees, maintenance, stone, pavers, concrete, more. Ample experience. 602-525-1060. SPRINKLER/ DRIP REPAIR & installs. Landscape lighting, fountains, MISTING SYSTEMS. Warranty on all work. Visa, MC accepted. Dennis & Lisa 602-329-3396 Yard Care By Paul. Anthem. 623-688-1734 YardCareByPaul.com
SERVICES - PAINTING 0 Dino's Painting, LLC. Family owned & operated. ROC 234028. Bonded. Ins. 623-221-7911. We beat any lic. contractor's price! 1 Daisy Mountain Painting YOUR HOME TOWN PAINTER. Serving Anthem, Tramonto, north valley. Need to paint your home? Have you found a price you like? *We'll match it Apples to apples, dollar for dollar*. Visit our showroom or check us @ www.daisymountainpainting.com. 623.551.3156. *Call for details. ROC#267818
DOUBLE D SERVICES - Interior & Exterior Painting. Licensed. Anthem-based, great work 602-861-3000 FREE Estimates. Visa/MC. Lic/Ins. Judon's Painting 623-582-2814 Paul's Painting - Quality INT & EXT Painting. FREE ESTIMATES. 623 670-9033
SERVICES - PET PET Grooming "PAWSing...To Pamper" Mobile Dog Grooming, call 602-616-1255 Pet sitting service! Call Judy At WAGGINTAIL 623-242-6532 Bonded/Insured Pet sitting services! Carey or Suzanne at Noah's Bark, 623-551-5500, bond/ins/PSI, Anthem 2006
SERVICES - PLUMBING A+ Rating! LIBERTY PLUMBING & SOLAR Water heaters, slab leaks, water treatment, all your plumbing needs-EXPERIENCED lic/ins/bond ROC# 188630 623-551-9156 ALL Your Plumbing Needs Done Right! "PRICELESS PLUMBING" Visit our Anthem Showroom 623.444.0611 ROC#233224
NO SERVICE CHARGE! ProSkill Plumbing Heating & Air. See Pg. 2 for specials. 623-551-7473 L#254779 ProSkill -Plumbing your LOCAL NO SERVICE CHARGE Plumber. See Page 2 for Deals! 623-5517473 L#254779
SERVICES - POOL MOSBY'S Pool Service - Quality Service and Competitive Prices. Call Terry for free estimates @ 623-293-0603 or email request to tmosby1948@gmail.com
MURPHY'S Pool Service & Repair, Anthem-owned and operated,Call Josh 480-251-1198, www.murphyspools.com "Problem Solved."
SERVICES - PROFESSIONAL Anthem's Licensed Private Investigator 623640-5488 office@mbista.com www.mbista.com Attorney, Family Law John York www. johnyorkattorney.com 623-780-0816 Botox $7/u Juvederm/ Radiesse $350/syringe. Men & Women. Optimal Health & Healing, Anthem. Roni Fox RN, MSN, FNP 602-903-6551 Non-Attorney Alternative @ $40 per hour: Family Law, Business Contracts, Real Estate, Wills & Trusts www.anthemlegal.com Ready for change? BREATHE AGAIN COUNSELING offers a variety of services with weekend and evening appointments. Visit us at: BreatheAgainCounseling.com
SERVICES - ROOFING C & R Roofing. Free Estimates. Anthem Based. Repairs, Re-Roofing and Patios. 480-510-6787. Carl@candrroofingaz.com CALDERONE ROOFING 623-229-2499 call Dave for free roof inspection and all your roofing needs Rain Man Roofing. No job to small. Commercial & Residential Repairs, Maintenance & Roof Replacement. 623-670-2835 ROC 268230
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R E A L ESTATE E S TAT E WATCH WAT C H REAL
Weekly resale activity in Anthem, excluding new builds: Week Ending ... Homes Sold Under Contract Listed for Sale
Sept 10 Sept 17 Sept 24 17 17 14 149 153 158 164 149 148
Oct 1 19 144 175
For the most recent week, sales of bank-owned homes: 4 Short sales (sold for less than what was owed): 1
Homes Sold: Monthly Sept. 2012: 67
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Real estate data provided by D.L. Jones & Associates. Contact Dennis Jones at DLJones@HotMail.com 602-909-2845 TheRealEstateWeb.com
Price Per Square Foot
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FREE HOMEOWNER EVENT for Anthem & North Valley area residents! Saturday, October 27, 2012 • 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Hampton Inn, 42415 North 41st Drive, Anthem, AZ 85086
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his event is designed to help bring together area homeowners in financial distress for a face-to-face meeting with a representative from their mortgage lender and/or local housing counselor. Homeowners will also have the opportunity to participate in workshops covering topics such as current Mortgage Settlement information, Loan Modification Programs, Role of the Housing Counselor, SaveOurHomeAZ program, Foreclosure Prevention Options (including Short Sales), Scam Prevention/ Awareness and more. Decision makers from Chase & Bank of America are confirmed to be in attendance. Check next week’s ad for additional lender participation.
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