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True Pursuit offers support and fun for at-risk kids BY TRACY DEMETROPOLIS

NORTH PHOENIX — Impact. Empower. Restore. That’s the mission of Phoenixbased True Pursuit, a non-profit organization that partners with local groups to host carnivals and camps for area foster children and other at-risk kids. Phoenix residents Angel Bishop and her husband, Shane, have been hosting events for atrisk children for the last 18 years. In 2019, their organization, True Pursuit, became a 501 (c) (3) non-profit. True Pursuit partners with local churches, group homes, schools and emergency shelters to meet the needs of children in vulnerable

situations. The children range in age from just a few months to 18 years old. The Bishops have a special place in their hearts for foster children and other at-risk kids. In fact, they adopted their two daughters from foster care. The girls, now 12 and 15, were adopted when they were 11 and 12 months old. “These events are a chance for these kids to explore new things and have the opportunity to just be a child,” Angel said. In addition to hosting sports, art and music camps, True Pursuit provides resources that allow children in foster care to participate in extracurricular activities and special events.

For example, Angel said the organization purchased prom dresses for girls who could not afford them. The group also bought a bike for a boy so he could attend early-morning football practice. One of the group homes True Pursuit helps houses teen moms and their babies. These teens need strollers, car seats, baby swings, etc. True Pursuit and their partners make sure they get those items, Angel said. “We go wherever the need is,” Angel said. “A lot of these kids just don’t have everything they need.” True Pursuit hosts four big events each year, which draw an average of 250 children per

Make 2020 a year of change BY TRACY DEMETROPOLIS

NORTH PHOENIX — Almost everyone wants to become a better version of themselves at the beginning of a new year - whether it’s landing a better job, spending more quality time with family or taking an often-postponed vacation. Whatever is on your 2020 goals list, those things will only materialize if you have good health. Thousands of people join gyms in late December and early January with the intention of exercising several times a week. That initial enthusiasm might last a few weeks or even a few months. But many of us will soon forget about our fitness goals and get back into old habits. Our plans to eat well and

Members of the Pinnacle Pioneer Spirit line painted children’s faces at the December 14 carnival. Photo courtesy of True Pursuit

event. Their largest event, the Christmas carnival, brings in about 350 kids. Annual events include a music and dance camp in the spring, a get-together at the beginning of summer, a back-to-school bash in August and the Christmas carnival in December.

Last month, True Pursuit invited 350 kids to its Christmas carnival at Pinnacle High School in Phoenix. The school’s football field was transformed into a carnival - with rides,

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A moving story: Arizona still nets gain of residents from other states BY LINDSAY WALKER CRONKITE NEWS

Personal trainer Mark Olson (right) trains clients at his in-home studio and at client's homes.

exercise often give way to work and family demands. But before you give up

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Donors needed for holiday blood supply

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WASHINGTON — Californians have been beating a path to Arizona over the last decade – but it’s not exactly been a one-way street. While close to 500,000 people moved from California to Arizona from 2010 to 2018, just over 308,000 people were moving in the other direction, according to state-to-state migration flow data released this fall by the Census Bureau

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Arizona hospitals need blood for holiday supply PHOENIX -- Hospitals across Arizona are looking for blood donors to help ensure their patients have an ample supply this holiday season. While all blood types are desired, Vitalant (Formerly United Blood Services) has an urgent need for donors with O-negative and O-positive, the blood types that can be substituted for other types in emergencies. The week between Christmas and New Year’s Day is the most challenging time of the year to meet patient blood needs. To make it convenient for donors, 25 Arizona hospitals have scheduled blood drives around the holiday season. Since blood has a shelf life of 42 days, donors can save lives through and beyond the holiday season. To make an appointment to transform lives by donating blood call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825) or visit www.BloodHero.com (enter the hospital zip code). At the time of year when Arizona’s patient population is at its highest, blood donations are at the lowest. “We hope to encourage more blood donations while people are focused on the spirit of giving,” said Sid Lewis, Sr. Donor Recruitment Director for Vitalant’s Southwest Division. “The gift of life is the most important gift of all and doesn’t cost anything, except a little of your time.” Holiday blood drives will be held statewide. Local drives will be held in Scottsdale, Phoenix and Glendale at the following locations: Scottsdale:

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Mia McPoland gets monthly blood transfusions because of a rare blood disorder. Photo courtesy of Vitalant

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altogether, maybe it’s time to try a new approach to getting fit. The Foothills Focus spoke with Mark Olson, a North Phoenix (Tramonto) personal trainer to find out why so many people with intentions of eating right and exercising ultimately fail. Olson owns an in-home fitness studio and also travels to clients’ homes. He is an ACE CPT (American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer). He also holds a Personal Training Program Certificate from MassBay Community College. “One of the biggest mistakes I see this time of year and throughout the year is people creating unattainable goals for themselves,” Olson said. “They try to change all their bad habits at once. What people don’t realize is they are setting themselves up for failure and lots of frustration.” Olson said people will set goals such as exercising seven days a week or cutting sugar and simple carbs out of their diet. They may try a new diet plan that consists of meal-replacement shakes or pre-packaged foods or vow to drink a gallon of water per day. “What people don't realize is that they set themselves up for failure thinking this

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way,” Olson said. “I suggest to my clients and others to come up with small things they can change each week or month. For example, instead of cutting out all sugar, maybe stop that morning donut habit. Replace the donut with a piece of fruit. Instead of making yourself go to the gym seven days a week, start with three days. As you slowly change some of these habits and make these changes more realistic, you create small wins which will get you closer to your big goal.” Olson said people also need to consider the amount of weight they want to lose and how fast they want to lose it. He said losing one to two pounds per week is recommended for healthy, sustainable weight loss. Trying to lose a significant amount of weight in a short period of time is not safe and could result in the weight coming right back. “One of the biggest reasons people are going to the gym is to lose weight,” Olson said. “But losing weight is not fast or easy.” Next week, in part two of this article, Olson will discuss three aspects of health a lot of people overlook – posture, flexibility and balance. For more information, go to www. getmolsonfit.com.

5 ways to get healthier this year 1 Eat more whole foods.

Eating more whole foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and leafy greens will give you a better energy balance. Eating these foods will also reduce inflammation in the body, provide fuel for exercise and help you cognitively.

2 Be more active.

Being more active can be as simple as standing more, walking every day, parking farther away from your destination, taking the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator. You don’t have to go to a gym to get in better shape. Your body is the best machine you will ever have. Use it to get you moving.

3 Drink more water.

Water is the most abundant nutrient in the human body. It is vital for healthy cells, organs, body tissue and brain function. Its main role is to control your body’s temperature. This is especially important during activity. Just a one percent loss in fluids can affect your exercise performance, so stay hydrated. You should not wait until you are thirsty to drink water. If your urine is dark yellow, you are more than likely dehydrated.

4 Start a resistance/strength training and cardiovascular program.

Resistance and cardiovascular health are very important to your quality of life, especially as we get older. Resistance training will help you build more muscle, which can aid in weight loss. It will help create stronger tendons, ligaments and bone density and make you less likely to have an injury. Resistance training can aid in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, anxiety, depression and many other ailments. The cardiorespiratory system is just as important because a stronger heart and lungs will aid in getting oxygenated blood to our muscles and organs during activity and rest.

5. Rest and recovery.

Without the proper rest and recovery after exercise, your body will be at increased risk for injury and sickness. Scheduling a rest and recovery day once a week is always a good idea. That day could include stretching, light cardio, breathing exercises, massage or using a foam roller. Source: Mark Olson, ACE CPT

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other states since 2010, while losing 1.7 million to other states in that eight-year period They came from Maine – 4,182 for the period – to Hawaii – 18,993. And they went to every state, including 831 to West Virginia and 12,254 to Alaska. Not surprisingly, the highest traffic was between neighboring California and Arizona, while Texas and Illinois sent 137,320 and 102,897, respectively. A little less expected was Washington, which fell between Texas and Illinois, sending 127,772 people south since 2010. That didn’t surprise Garrick Taylor, spokesman for the Arizona Chamber of Commerce, who noted that Boeing has a large presence in both states, with a majority of its operations in Seattle as well as a facility in Mesa. Taylor said states like California and Washington are “overtaxed and overregulated,” making it difficult to operate a business and attract employees. He credited Arizona’s steady economy for playing a huge part in attracting a young workforce to the state. “Job growth is driven by very intentional and specific policy decisions lawmakers and governors make,” Taylor

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said. “Gov. (Doug) Ducey and Arizona lawmakers are making Arizona attractive to economic growth, and doing a good job based on the data. “Arizona has jobs other states are clamoring for,” he said. “A lot of states don’t have the dynamism that ours does.”

the District of Columbia, Idaho, Alabama and Connecticut. The shift ranged from a 25,299 gain for Texas to 118 for Connecticut. David Plane, professor emeritus of geography and development at the University of Arizona, said he was

Millions of people moved into - and out of - Arizona from 2010 to 2018, with a net gain for the state of more than 500,000 people. Most of the traffic with Arizona was between California and a handful of other states.

That doesn’t mean the state always came out ahead in the population migration game. Arizona posted a net loss of residents from 2010 to 2018 to Texas, Georgia, South Carolina,

not surprised by the data, though he warned that the state’s snowbirds are often mistakenly included in this surve if they have lived in Arizona for three or more months.

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He said Arizona’s booming population can be largely attributed to its reputation as a retirement destination. “We have a lot of people retirin now, baby boomers are coming of age,” said Plane. “This baby boom retirement phenomenon is going to go on for a while.” Baby boomers are the generation of Americans born between 1946 and 1964. Plane said about half of the babyboom generation has retired thus far, so Arizona’s retiree population will only continue to increase. But boomers are not the only ones making their way to Arizona. Michael Guymon, vice president of the Tucson Metro Chamber, agreed with Taylor and Plane that Arizona’s low cost of living and climate make it a great place to do business –businesses that need workers. He said Tucson employers work hard to attract potential employees to the area, and that contributes to increased migration. “The labor market is tight so if they can’t find talent locally, they have to import from other states,” he said. While Guymon cautioned that continued growth could be a “strain on our resources” if not properly planned for, he welcomes the population boom. “If you’re a community that’s not growing, you’re dying,” he said.

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Volunteers needed for tree-habitat installments BARTLETT LAKE — Start 2020 off right and help the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) drop Christmas trees into Bartlett Lake. AZGFD is looking for volunteers on Friday and Saturday, January 3 and 4, and Saturday, January 11 to install used Christmas trees that will help ensure robust fish populations at this Tonto National Forest impoundment. The installation will be starting at 8:30 a.m. each day from the Yellow Cliffs boat ramp. Just bring a pair of gloves, your own Christmas tree if you’d like (as long as it’s real and decoration-free) and help conserve sportfishing opportunities for future generations. For more information, contact Bryant Dickens at (623) 236-7593. Recycle your Christmas tree PEORIA — The City of Peoria will have locations for residents to recycle their live Christmas trees through January 3. The trees are taken to a local farmer for composting. All decorations, hooks and lights should be removed before dropping off the live tree. No artificial trees or wreaths will be accepted. Drop off your tree at the following locations:

Peoria Sports Complex (16101 N. 83rd Ave., Paradise Lane entrance)

Walmart (7975 W. Peoria Ave.)

Walmart (21655 N. Lake Pleasant Pkwy.)

Sunrise Mountain Library (21109 N. 98th Ave., west end of the parking lot)

Home Depot (9201 W. Peoria Ave.)

Home Depot (25650 N. Lake Pleasant Pkwy.)

Lowe’s (8497 W. Thunderbird Rd.) For more information, call (623) 773-7431 or email solidwaste@ peoriaaz.gov.

Free Christmas tree drop off ANTHEM – Anthem residents can drop off their Christmas trees on Saturday, January 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the lower lot of the Community Park. Republic Services offers the free service to Anthem residents. Just drive through, and they will unload it for you. Please remove all decorations, lights, stands, tinsel, etc. prior to drop off. I wonder what that is? SCOTTSDALE – Professional archaeologist Mark Hackbarth will present “I Wonder What That Is?” Monday January 6 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Holland Community Center, 34250 N. 60th St. in Scottsdale. The event is brought to you by the Foothills Community Foundation. Did you ever wonder who lived here before you? Learn about the latest discoveries in the foothills and how archaeologists come to their conclusions. This presentation will focus on new discoveries and technologies used to investigate ancient behavior patterns. For more information, go to www. azfcf.org. Grab your swimsuit for Polar Plunge PEORIA - Saturday January 4 is Peoria’s 12th annual Winter Water Safety Day and Polar Plunge from 8 to 9 a.m. For those who are interested in jumping into cold water for the fun of it, this event will be at Sunrise Pool located at 21321 N. 86th Drive. The event raises funds to provide free swim lessons for those who cannot afford them. In addition, this event helps raise awareness for drowning prevention during the winter months when people are not actively using their pools. To register or to make a donation toward swimming lessons for underprivileged children, go to www.peoriaaz.gov/aquatics. 8th Annual Free Shred-A-Thon ANTHEM — Freeman Income Tax Service will hold its 8th Annual Shred-A-Thon on January 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until the truck is full. This free event is a community service project for Youth for Troops. “I understand that keeping your personal documents safe is

important,” said Kerry Freeman EA and the owner of Freeman Income Tax Service in Anthem. “With the start of a new year and tax season close behind, we thought this would be an opportunity for people to clear out old papers and files.” Local company ProShred will have its large truck on site and a technician on hand to collect and shred papers. The volunteers from “Youth for Troops” will also be on hand to assist collecting the papers and hand it over to the technician. The event will be held at 41111 N Daisy Mountain Dr. Youth for Troops will accept donations for its ongoing activities. A maximum of four banker-size boxes will be accepted. No electronics or other recyclables will be accepted. For more information, please call (623) 518-2157. MIM Winter/Spring 2020 Concert Series PHOENIX — The MIM Music Theater proudly announces its Winter/Spring 2020 Concert Series. The new series, running from January through May, features more than 35 concerts spanning multiple genres across the globe. Highlights this season include Inuit throat singer Tanya Tagaq; Playing for Change, a unique fusion of talents who come together to inspire the world through music; blues vocalist and pianist Marcia Ball with virtuoso slide guitarist and bandleader Sonny Landreth; legendary trumpet player Herb Alpert and Grammy-winning vocalist Lani Hall; and Juan De Marcos, founder of the Buena Vista Social Club, leading the Afro-Cuban All Stars. Join MIM’s Circle of Friends starting at $250 to enjoy exclusive member benefits, including advance purchase opportunities for concerts and invitations to Concert Series Previews with MIM’s artistic director. Members who give $500 or more annually also receive 10 percent off concert tickets. The Blackwood Brothers to Perform at Arts at the Rocks SCOTTSDALE — Mark your calendar for the famous Blackwood Brothers performance at the “Arts at

the Rocks” Concert Series, January 19 at 4 p.m. at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church at 34605 N Tom Darlington Road in Scottsdale. The event is free. The Blackwood Brothers have recorded more than 200 albums and have toured 47 countries. They have won eight Grammy Awards and six Dove Awards and were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in Nashville in 1998. With more than 80 years of offering high-quality traditional quartet harmonies, The Blackwood Brothers continue their rich legacy of gospel at its best. Email music.arts@deserthills.org or call the church office at (480) 4883384 for more details. In addition, the quartet will hold a workshop prior to the concert from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Seating for the workshop is limited, so call the office to reserve your spot. Sprouts Cave Creek Hiring Fair When: Wednesday, January 15 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, January 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Cambria Desert Ridge. 4425 East Irma Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85050 Details: Applicants are encouraged to bring a copy of their resume. They will have the opportunity to speak directly with the Sprouts hiring team about available positions. Employment opportunities include:

Department Managers, Assistant Department Managers and Clerks (Produce, Vitamins and Body Care, Meat and Seafood, Deli, Grocery, Bakery and more)

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Community Events Free old-time country jam at Black Canyon City BLACK CANYON CITY – If you play an acoustic instrument, fiddle, bass, guitar or mandolin please join us on the second Sunday of the month from September through May for an old-time round robin jam. It is held at High Desert Community Center on Jacie Lane at the top of the hill. Playing time begins at 1 p.m. and all levels of musicians and singers are welcome. We play the old stuff – oldtime country, gospel and early bluegrass (no electric instruments or amps please). We sit in a circle and take turns playing a tune of our choice and others in the circle play along or take a lead. Then the next person in the circle gets to choose a tune. It’s lots of fun and a good place to hear the music we loved during the 1940s and 1950s. Grinners are welcome too. For more information, call Wilma Allen at (623) 302-3791 or email mandowil@hotmail.com. You may also call Virgil Ramsey at (623) 374-0171. Everyone Counts for Census 2020 The census is coming in 2020. The U.S. Constitution requires the federal government to conduct a census count every 10 years. Cities and states rely on these population counts to determine what state-shared revenue they will receive. This money is used to fund essential city services like public safety, roads, parks, hospitals and schools. Each person counted is worth $3,000 in public services. For the first time ever, individuals can respond to the census online and by phone or mail. Counts begin on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, which is National Census Day. For more information, visit www. peoriaaz.gov/census. For Spanish speakers, visit www.peoriaaz.gov/ censo. Classic car/airplane show coming to Carefree CAREFREE — Mark your calendar for March 7 to attend the Carefree Classic Wheels and Wings Show at Sky Ranch Airport in the Town of Carefree. Classic, vintage, sports and exotic cars from pre-1980 will be on display,

along with a great collection of vintage and historical airplanes. This show is free to the public. There will be food, music and an amazing drone demonstration by the Embry-Riddle UAS team. Gates open at 8 a.m. Parking is free. Visit Carefree-Wheels-Wings. com to register your car or plane, volunteer or join the list of show sponsors. Holland Gallery presents photography workshop SCOTTSDALE – The Holland Gallery of Fine Art will hold a photography workshop called “F-stops & Shutter Speeds through January 24. In this one-man show, photographer Scott McKay will amaze you with his photographs, which are all one-exposure, no computer manipulation and no color changes. They are taken at various f-stops and shutter speeds. A reception will be held Saturday, January 11 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. McKay’s art will also be the subject of the monthly art, coffee and conversation meeting Friday, January 3 at 10 a.m. Kiwanis Western Night is back CAVE CREEK – Polish your cowboy boots and dust off your cowboy hat, the Kiwanis Western Night is back and it’s coming to Frontier Town in Cave Creek March 7. This infamous Kiwanis Fundraiser dates back to 1979, when 400 fun-seeking residents showed up to eat, drink, dance and try to outbid one another for the fabulous prizes. Western Night will feature cowboy-styled food, open-bar drinking, music, dancing and a silent and live auction. Kiwanis Club, though it’s Benefit Foundation, will direct proceeds to support many educational and charitable activities in the local area. Western Night is for the entire community, not just Kiwanis members. If you would like to donate items for the silent or live auction, buy tickets to attend or sponsor a table at this event, please contact: Ted Dimon: Email at desertdimons@cox.net or call (480) 488-7912

North Mountain concert benefits preserve PHOENIX — North Mountain Visitor Center will present Nancy Elliott and Stewart MacDougall in concert on Sunday, January 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 12950 North 7th Street in Phoenix, just south of Thunderbird. Elliott (https:// www.nancyelliottmusic.com), a true Arizona cowgirl, writes and sings music of the Southwest and the Sonoran Desert, with a few tall tales and poems thrown in. MacDougall, a Canadian singer/songwriter, did keyboard and vocal work with Laura Vinson, k.d. lang, Ian Tyson and others before pursuing a solo career. He lives in Alberta and winters in Arizona. MacDougall is on Elliott’s newest CD, Tall Tree. Tickets are $20 at the center’s gift shop or from the PayPal account at www. s ave o u r m o u n t a i n s. o r g / support with a surcharge of $5.00 per ticket. Save Our Mountains Foundation runs the nonprofit North Mountain Visitor Center, a gateway to Phoenix’s North Mountain Preserve, with hiking information, concerts, a bookstore, science exhibits and more. New round of bulk trash pickup starts January 6 PEORIA — A new round of bulk trash kicks off January 6. Find out when your neighborhood is scheduled for the two pickups by visiting www. peoriaaz.gov/bulktrash. This service is for large items that will not fit into residential garbage containers. Such items include stoves, refrigerators, washers, water heaters, microwaves, televisions, sofas, chairs, tables, bookcases, desks, patio furniture, mattresses, exercise equipment, yard waste and fencing and building materials. The city will not pickup items like motor oil, oil-based paint, paint thinner, cleaners, batteries, prescription drugs, biological waste, tires, auto parts, roofing materials, glass doors, animal waste, rocks, bricks, concrete and tile. Each zone of the city will have different collection days and collection begins at 6 a.m. on those scheduled days. Place your items on the curbside the day before collection begins. If you need to dispose of large items between pickup dates, you can request a special haul.

For more information about the bulk-trash program, call (623) 773-7431 or email solidwaste@ peoriaaz.gov.

To register or to make a donation toward swimming lessons for underprivileged children, go to www.peoriaaz.gov/aquatics.

Take a dip for drowning prevention awareness PEORIA — Join the City of Peoria for the 12th annual Winter Water Safety Day and Polar Plunge from 8 to 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 4. For those brave enough to dive into 40-degree water, this event will be at Sunrise Pool, located at 21321 N. 86th Drive. The event raises funds to provide free swim lessons for those who cannot afford them. In addition, this event helps raise awareness for drowning prevention during the winter months when people arenot actively using their pools.

Tree Pickup and Haulaway NORTH PHOENIX – Members of Cub Scout Pack 431 will be picking up and hauling away Christmas trees on the morning of January 4. A donation of $15 to $25 per tree is appreciated. Donations received will help pay for Scout camps, Scout events and will fund service projects performed by the Scouts. The Scouts will also clean up any debris from the pickup. To sign up, go to www. cubscoutpack431.com/christmastree-pickup/

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New River Kiwanis Community Park

80 acres at: 48606 N 17th Ave; North on 15th Ave from New River Rd ½ mile.        

Larkyn Horse Riding Arena Playground for children Picnic area New River Senior Center Walking Trails Clubhouse available to rent for B-DAY PARTY, etc. Scouts can also use our facilities as they have in the past Consider renting our park for a treasure hunt Please visit our website for more up to date information & map to location.

See Website for details: www.NewRiverKiwanis.org

Contact Ed Taylor at: 602-739-1235 - Email: NewRiverKiwanis@gmail.com

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Get out the pad and pen, because the New Year is upon us. Ready or not, here it comes. Might as well take the time to jot down a few things you want to do, see, eat, touch, hear, experience and achieve in 2020. For some of us, we might be of the age to consider a bucket list. We are supposed to forget about New Year’s resolutions, because they are usually unrealistic dreams that never really get our attention or effort. Yet, they can be kind of fun. You know, like goal posts that stand at the far end of a football field. Nice to look at and are reminders that we should kick the ball up and over once and for all. Why not start exercising? Time to de-clutter that closet. Maybe now is the year to eat

better, spend less and save more. Well, you get the drift. A few resolutions never hurt. When 2018 ended I said, “good riddance.” My mother had passed away and I was emotionally worn out. The 2018 Christmas seemed sad and lonely, even surrounded by grandkids. Yet, every year has its challenges and 2019 was not so different. My family has experienced illness, cancer, death of a step-grandson and the birth of a grandbaby, a graduation, vacations, grief, hope and happiness. Life is like this. Good, bad, ugly, sad and joyful . . .all at once. A new year gives us another chance to plan, dream and do things. It is never too late. My mother revised her cookbook when she was 96 years old! My niece is going back to college, and my grandson wants to lean sign language. My friend’s mother is planning on taking up ballroom dancing, and she is 85 years old. Every January we are faced with a blank calendar. Fill it up with things and people that matter. Did you know that this is the world’s oldest holiday, dating back more than 4000 years?

The Babylonians are said to be the first people to make New Year’s resolutions, which mostly consisted of returning any tools borrowed from neighbors. (Good idea). The banging of pots and making loud noise on New Year’s Eve is a ritual dating back many centuries, which was thought to scare away any evil spirits. The Chinese are credited with setting off fireworks to celebrate in spectacular style. And kissing at midnight – it seems that people wore masks at parties and would take them off to kiss someone special. (Another good idea). As the year ends, we ring in a new decade. Ten years gone in a flash. We are standing at the beginning of another road, about to embark on a new journey. The Boot will drop in Prescott, the Big Ball will drop in Times Square and if we are lucky (and awake at midnight), we might be able to sip some bubbly and get a kiss. So get ready for 2020, make a few resolutions, work on a few goals and chill the champagne. The new year is coming. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email Judy at judy@ judybluhm.com.

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research. We encourage them to share their stories to help raise Alzheimer’s awareness.” AFA’s scholarship essay contest is open to college-bound high school seniors. Applicants must submit a 1,200 to 1,500word essay describing how Alzheimer’s disease has impacted their lives and what they have learned about themselves, their family and/or their community through their experience with Alzheimer’s. Essays can be submitted by visiting AFA’s website, www. alzfdn.org, and clicking on the “Teen Scholarship Essay Contest” tab in the top menu. Students already attending college are not eligible to participate.

Awards range from a first prize of $5,000, second prize of $2,500, third prize of $1,500 to honorable mentions between $1,000 and $500. Since the program’s inception, nearly $300,000 in college scholarships have been awarded. AFA has been able to provide these scholarship funds with the generous support of charitable donors. Individuals wishing to support this and other programs and services for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease can do so by visiting www.alzfdn.org/ donate or calling AFA at (866) 232-8484. All essays must be submitted by January 17.

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Desert Foothills Theater has new managing director, new productions SCOTTSDALE - The Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) announces the hiring of a new managing director and several productions for January/ February 2020. Terry Temple has been named the new managing director. His roots in the Valley are deep. He is an Arizona native, Arizona State University alum and local business owner of Tempe Music and Performing Arts in Scottsdale. “Temple’s previous 25-year career as a professional music and liturgy director for a large church gives him experience and a deep understanding of the workings of non-profit organizations, specifically in volunteer management, community

Terry Temple has been named the new managing director of DFT.

building and fundraising,” said Jennifer Rosvall, executive director of Foothills Community Foundation. Temple served as the national director of Survival School, an organization that trained leaders of large non-profit organizations whose primary workforce

were volunteers. He is a strong advocate of creating a safe, creative learning environment for children and was one of the original trainers of the country’s first Safe Environment training programs. As a musician and theater director, Temple has directed more than 40 shows over the last decade, most recently directing the very successful “Pirates of Penzance Jr.” at the DFT. In other theater news, Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None” is opening January 17. Christie published the world’s best-selling mystery novel in 1939. “And Then There Were None” tells the story of 10 people who were lured onto Indian Island by a man named U. N. Owen. Once all 10 people

were in the house on the island, the story picks up when someone is poisoned. Will they discover who it is or will everybody die before they can figure it out? “And Then There Were None” plays at 7 p.m. on January 17 to 18 and January 24 to 25, and at 2 p.m. on January 19 and 26. Performances will be held in the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center Blackbox Theater, 33606 N. 60th St., Scottsdale, 85266. Tickets are $25. In February, DFT will run “Honk! Jr.,” which is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Ugly Duckling.” The production tells the story of an odd-looking baby duck, Ugly, and his quest to find his mother. Soon after Ugly is born, he is seduced away

by a wily Cat who wants to eat Ugly for dinner. Performances of “Honk! Jr.” are at 7 p.m. February 14 to 15 and February 21 to 22 and at 2 p.m. February 16 and 23 in the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center Blackbox Theater. “We are grateful to Phyllis and Peter Strupp, our season sponsors, and to Carefree Kiwanis as show sponsor for ‘Honk, Jr.’,” Rosvall said. The award-winning DFT has been presenting live performances in the far north valley since 1975. For tickets and more information about upcoming events, visit www.DFTheater.org or call (480) 488-1981.

Tonto Draft Land Management Plan released for public comment PHOENIX — The Tonto National Forest released a draft land management plan (draft forest plan) and draft environmental impact statement in December for public review and comment. The draft forest plan reflects changes in social, economic and ecological conditions since the current plan was approved in 1985. It outlines the strategic management for 2.9 million acres of national forest for the next 10 to 15 years and reflects input from elected officials, tribes, community members and many others. The draft forest plan would support around 3,300 local jobs and $174 million in annual income for local communities through mining, livestock grazing, forest products and sustainable recreation. It also promotes an “all-lands” approach to meeting shared goals across the landscape. This means working with partners and neighboring landowners to improve forest conditions, reduce fire risk and make the forest more resilient to drought, flooding, insects and disease. Other priorities include restoring riparian areas and preserving the special characteristics of designated wilderness and eligible wild and scenic rivers, while providing for sustainable recreation in these areas.

“The Tonto is a classic example of a multiple-use forest,” said Forest Supervisor Neil Bosworth. “Mining, timber, grazing and recreation all play an important role in how the Tonto is managed as a whole.” The draft forest plan is built on a foundation of public input, best available science, and emphasizes multiple uses supported by healthy ecosystems. These ecosystems provide clean drinking water for downstream communities and help to fuel the forest products, grazing and mining industries. The Tonto National Forest will hold a series of public meetings to discuss the draft forest plan and draft environmental impact statement and provide opportunities for comment. Maps and other planning materials will be available for review and planning team members will be present to answer questions. “The Tonto National Forest has spent the last five years listening to and working with our neighbors and partners to understand how important the forest is to the communities,” Bosworth said. “We are striving to balance the need for drinking water, emergency communications and quality recreation opportunities for communities with the health and enjoyment of nature.”

An evening open house public meeting will be held February 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek. Public working days will be held at several Tonto National Forest Offices including the Cave Creek District Office, 40202 N. Cave Creek Rd. in Scottsdale, on January 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All-day technical partner meetings will be held in two Phoenix locations. The first meeting will be held January 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 24th Street Conference Center, 1841 N. 24th St., and the second will be held February 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a location to be determined. “These meetings will allow the public to ask questions and learn more about management

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Records show bald eagles have inhabited nests at Lake Pleasant since at least 1979, with the first documented nesting attempt occurring in 1984. While no young were produced until 1993, 28 birds have since survived to take their first flight, known as fledging.Statewide there are a record 74 breeding areas, which helped to produce 99 eggs and 72 eagle nestlings, with 65 birds fledging the nest, according to AZGFD’s 2019 annual survey. The AZGFD Lake Pleasant bald eagle live-streaming camera is funded through Heritage and Pittman Robertson funds, the Southwestern Bald Eagle Management Committee and public donations. It was installed in fall 2018 in partnership with Salt River Project, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department, Arizona State Land Department and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. For more information about what AZGFD does to manage the state’s 800-plus native species, including bald eagles, visit www.azgfd. gov. Those who want to support AZGFD’s mission to conserve and protect Arizona’s wildlife can sign up for a Conservation Membership package at www. azwildlifehero.com.

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Winter Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival to be held January 17 to 19 CAREFREE -- More than 5,000 original works of art from 155 juried fine artists will be showcased Friday through Sunday, January 17 to 19 at the Thunderbird Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 27th Annual Winter Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival. The fine festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Ho Hum and Easy Streets in downtown Carefree. Â A popular event for locals and tourists alike, Thunderbird Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Winter Carefree show was recently ranked number 45 among the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Premier 100 Fine Art Eventsâ&#x20AC;? throughout the nation by Greg Lawlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Art Fair SourceBook. Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an honor to receive such a prestigious industry accolade, and a true testament to the quality of our show,â&#x20AC;? said Denise Colter, president of Thunderbird Artists. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We love being a part of the Carefree community â&#x20AC;&#x201C; people love strolling through the streets, meeting the artists, tasting wine and listening to live music. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a beautiful, serene setting, and our artists provide plenty of inspiration.â&#x20AC;? While meeting award-winning artists and enjoying live musical performances, festival attendees can participate in a world-class wine tasting program. For $10, patrons will receive an engraved

souvenir wine glass and six tasting tickets. Additional tasting tickets may be purchased for $1 each. Â In addition to a wide variety of paintings, sculptures, bronzes, sparkling hand-blown glass, wood, clay, metal, stone, gourds, batiks, scratchboard, one-ofa-kind handcrafted jewelry, exceptional photography and more, attendees are expected to be especially taken with the oil paintings of the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s featured artist, Brent Flory.

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ANTHEM — Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) has been awarded a $57,000 grant from Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust for the purchase of upgraded audio, lighting and microphone equipment. The funds will be used to purchase a more sophisticated and unified system that will function properly to match the new theatre location which has a 110-seat auditorium. The new equipment will increase the professionalism of productions and ensure that the performers can be heard clearly. “We are beyond honored and thrilled to receive this incredible grant from Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust,” said Jackie Hammond, Producing Artist Director for MTA. “Clearwing Productions is working closely with MTA to provide the best equipment and upgrades to our lighting and sound systems that we cannot wait to share with our wonderful audiences and families!” Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust supports organizations that enrich health, well-being

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NVSO to host “All That Jazz,” a Roaring 20s event PHOENIX — The North Valley Symphony Orchestra (NVSO) invites the public to attend their annual gala fundraising event on Saturday, February 22. This Roaring 20s event will be held at the Sheraton Crescent, Phoenix, 2620 W. Dunlap Ave. There’s no prohibition here -- just dancing, dining and fundraising. NVSO is a non-profit community orchestra encompassing an adult orchestra and three youth ensembles. All NVSO musicians are volunteers who share a passion to rehearse and perform exceptional orchestral music for the North Valley community. This event will feature live jazz and special entertainment by Brian Foley, an award-winning variety entertainer. Guests will participate in “The Symphony Builder’s Variety Hour” radio program and can also dance. Roaring-20s-themed dress is highly encouraged, so go ahead and Put on the Ritz! Attendees will have a variety of silent-auction items to

consider, including a violin that was hand-made for the event by Jody Summerford. Other items include spa packages, original artwork and themed baskets. Guests can donate dollars to take photos with Model-T Fords and “Charlie Chaplin.” This Roaring 20s theme event begins with cocktails at 5:30 p.m., giving guests the opportunity to browse silent-auction items and listen to NVSO musicians perform before dinner is served. Event tickets are $75 each ($100 after January 20). This price includes one cocktail, dinner and one raffle ticket. Make your reservations now at northvalleysymphony. org/events-calendar-1. Seating is limited so act soon before the Sheraton Crescent, Phoenix runs dry. Several levels of sponsorship for this event are available. Help make the evening magical by becoming a gala sponsor. Learn more about sponsoring NVSO’s fundraising gala at northvalleysymphony.org/eventscalendar-1.

PHOENIX — ProMusica Arizona invites professional and community singers and instrumentalists to audition for the Chorale and Orchestra for the second half of the performance season. The 2019-20 season marks ProMusica Arizona’s 17th performance year. ProMusica Arizona ensembles perform a wide variety of repertoire from classical to popular, including major works and concert versions of musicals. Performances often include visual elements to enhance the concert experience. The multi-generational Chorale and Orchestra consists of volunteer community members, supplemented with professional musicians as needed. Ensemble members are encouraged to audition for solo parts and roles. ProMusica Arizona Artistic Director and Principal Conductor, Patti Graetz, who has more than 30 years of conducting and performing experience, will be assisted by professionals mentoring community musicians in a challenging but supportive environment. Community musicians will perform alongside professionals in concerts throughout the season.

Chorale All voices are welcome to audition. Vocalists should be able to read music and have experience in choral singing. A two-minute prepared song is required. Auditions for vocalists consist of an assessment of

range, vocal quality, intonation and music reading ability. Accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music.

Orchestra Auditions for all instruments are welcome. Instrumentalists need to have an intermediate/ advanced skill level. A twominute prepared piece is required. Accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music.

Rehearsals (unless alternate location is noted) Weekly Chorale rehearsals will be held on Mondays from 7 to 9:00 p.m. beginning on January 6 at Crosswinds Presbyterian Church, 20125 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix 85027. Weekly Orchestra rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays from 7 to 9:00 p.m. beginning on January 7 at Crosswinds Presbyterian Church, 20125 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix 85027.

Second Half of 2019-20 Season Latin Spice: Misa Azteca for choir, orchestra, Aztec instruments and mariachi in collaboration with the Carolyn Eynon Singers. Also featuring Latin influenced music in the second half. April 4 at 7 p.m. at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Anthem April 5 at 3:30 p.m. at American Lutheran Church in Sun City

Baroque to Bluegrass: Tim Sharp’s Come Away to the Skies: A High Lonesome Mass accompanied by a bluegrass band. Also featuring small instrumental and vocal ensembles in the second half. May 16 at 7 p.m. at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Anthem May 17 at 3:30 p.m. at American Lutheran Church in Sun City

Fees ProMusica Arizona community musicians pay a nominal fee to help cover the costs of music, rehearsal space and artistic staff. Fees collected from members cover approximately 8 percent of PMAZ’s operating budget. Fees for musicians joining at midseason are $90. Since its founding in 2003, PMAZ has become a leader in bringing live music to audiences in the North Phoenix area. With almost 100 singers and instrumentalists ranging in age from teens to 80s, the group has performed more than 175 times for more than 131,000 people. ProMusica Arizona is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization. For more information, go to www. PMAZ.org. Audition appointments can be scheduled by contacting Patti Graetz at pgraetz@pmaz.org or by calling or texting (602) 570-4458.

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Movie Review story to explore. “Us” feels like a contemporary “Twilight Zone” episode come to life. Peele deftly controls the narrative and filmmaking elements throughout, timing out scares with precision and building a nice family dynamic story structure. It’s clear that Jordan Peele understands the power of genre storytelling. 13. John Wick: Chapter 3 Parabellum The “John Wick” action franchise continues to enhance its blend of brutal, bloody, barbaric action, composing fight and chase sequences with so much artful attention that it’s impossible to look away. Keanu Reeves is exceptional in the lead role and the story, however convoluted, continues to push the boundaries of where this franchise can go. Prepare for

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As the final credits roll on a rather confounding decade for society, the film landscape of the last 10 years has been an exceptional canvas of larger-than-life movie marvels, eye-opening documentaries, beautifully crafted dramas about the best and worst of humanity, surprising social commentaries shrouded in genre fairytales and some staggeringly heartfelt tributes to romance and love. The year 2019 continued the forward progression of storytelling and the upward innovation of artistry found in the filmmaking techniques. With films from seasoned auteurs like Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Claire Denis, Pedro Almodóvar and Bong Joon ho displaying the how and why these filmmakers are regarded with such esteem to new filmmakers like the Safdie brothers, Ari Aster, Jordan Peele, Robert Eggers, Céline Sciamma - flexing and honing their voices with captivating cinema. My favorite films of 2019… Honorable Mentions: 1917 A Hidden Life A Long Day’s Journey into the Night Apollo 11 Ash is the Purest White Beautiful Day in the

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a war of the senses in the best way possible. 12. High Life The great Claire Denis returned this year with a bizarre and captivating space tale that combined familiar sci-fi genre characteristics with exceptional emotional character development and world-building. The design is elegant and elaborate, visually striking from start to finish, Denis continues to stun with her challenging and inspiring moments of pure cinema.

of anxiety that inches the viewer closer and closer to the edge of their seat. The Safdie brothers have taken the elements of tension, nervousness, and distress, mashed them together, and have crafted a film that lives and breathes these concepts. Anchored by an exceptional performance by Adam Sandler, one of the best of the actor’s career, “Uncut Gems” revels in the unease of sitting passenger seat with a character on the verge of self-destruction You won’t want to look away.

11. Atlantics There was no stronger debut film in 2019 than Mati Diop’s suspenseful, sensual, supernatural fairytale “Atlantics.” The FrenchSenegalese director masterfully crafts an emotional tale grounded in the reality of everyday Dakar culture and society. The film makes a midfilm shift that turns it into something completely different, an unnerving ghost story of vengeance mixed with masterful strokes of social commentary. It’s magical realism at its best.

9. Midsommar “Midsommar” is only the second film from director Ari Aster, who last helmed the terrifying “Hereditary,” and it only continues to strengthen the captivating style and unique voice of the filmmaker. Aster, amongst many qualities as a filmmaker, understands how one can utilize genre characteristics to tell emotionally complicated stories. “Midsommar” demonstrates that sometimes the scariest monster isn’t a monster at all. Sometimes it’s the emotion connected with the fear of loss and the outlook toward the unknown or misunderstood elements of the world we live in.

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The Foothills Focus but it hasn’t stopped inventive filmmakers from utilizing the living dead to tell creative stories about humanity, society and culture. “One Cut of the Dead” does something truly inventive here, a narrative design that is best left to discovery than a cheap spoiler, composing a film that is lighthearted, funny and sweet. It’s more than a B-movie horror film, it’s an ode to the process of creativity and creation -- to the joy of chasing a dream and dedicating oneself to achieving the goal no matter what stands in your way. 7. Pain & Glory Director Pedro Almodóvar uses the story of a depressed, lonely and physically affected film director named Salvador, a subtle yet intricate performance from Antonio Banderas, to discuss the multifaceted emotional process of artistic development. Almodóvar is a director who utilizes melodramatic narrative properties to craft films bold and confident yet bustling with a sense of complete freedom. “Pain & Glory” has those same flourishes but the emotion is toned down from the usual roar the director’s films usually compose. The result is a beautiful examination of growth -- the creative and emotional process that happens throughout the journey of life. It’s a beautiful tale of love and loss, of maturity and identity, of creation and destruction. 6. Marriage Story There is a good possibility that I will never watch “Marriage Story” again. Not because it’s a terrible movie but because of its brutal honesty in dissecting a terrible situation -- divorce. Filmmaker Noah Baumbach, in what can only be a story written from an experiential account, takes focus on the final days of a marriage between Charlie and Nicole played with tenderness and honesty by Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson. The brilliance of “Marriage Story” is in the compassion it finds between two emotionally complicated characters, never taking defensive sides or allowing for easy answers. This is one of Baumbach’s best films.

Facebook.com/TheFoothillsFocus 5. The Irishman “The Irishman” comes at an interesting time in the career of Martin Scorsese who recently has come under criticism from some film fans concerning his views on the state of cinema. The film is a subjective art form, but if anyone has the right to make comments on the art of cinema, it’s Martin Scorsese. If the auteur’s past catalog doesn’t prove that point, “The Irishman” displays all the reasons why cinema should be regarded with the kind of seriousness Scorsese commands. With standout performances from Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci, this film is the greatest hits of everything that the auteur has been tailoring, sometimes perfecting, throughout his storied career. 4. Last Black Man in San Francisco The word “home” elicits so many different emotions and visions. It might be a place, a person, a smell, a piece of food, a feeling – for Jimmie in Joe Talbot’s striking debut, “The Last Black Man in San Francisco,” it’s the physical family house in San Francisco where he grew up. Jimmie, played poignantly by Jimmie Fails, is connected to this location. It’s a piece of his identity that defines who he is as a person in the ever-changing landscape of San Francisco. “The Last Black Man in San Francisco” is more than just a story about gentrification, it’s about the history, culture and tradition that composes the identity of the person and the place one calls “home.” 3. Portrait of a Lady on Fire An artist is tasked with painting a portrait of a lady, who refuses to pose for the rendering, on the verge of being married to a distant suitor. The painter must disguise her true intentions, painting the portrait of the lady by firelight from recollections captured during walks and discussions. Through the artistic process, the two women form a romantic bond. “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” is a soulful, beautiful costume drama, from director Céline Sciamma, that takes an intimate look at love, femininity and empowerment. The portrayal of love, the emotional and

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physical depictions, throughout the film is meticulously and subtly composed. Longing glances, delicate gestures and the formation of the love language all contribute to the complicated nature of these two women’s romance. There is rarely a misstep in Sciamma’s exceptional story and style. 2. Once Upon a Tim in Hollywood “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” has everything that Quentin Tarantino loves about films imbued into its design, yet it still feels farthest from the style he is known for. There are flares of vocabulary, perfect musical cues and the occasional scene of brutal and bloody violence, but the underlying tone in Tarantino’s ninth film is something sweet and personal. The introspection shown in the aspects of the film that Tarantino loves so deeply and the history that permeates every single inch of this film gives “Once Upon a Time…” its beautiful beating heart. And through the journey of an aging movie star, played impeccably by Leonardo DiCaprio, and his stunt-doubling best pal, one of the best performances from Brad Pitt, Tarantino deliberates on his own relevance as a filmmaker in the changing landscape of film. It’s a beautiful, somber and touching film. 1. Parasite “Parasite,” director Bong Joon-ho’s masterful multimood drama, comedy, thriller, horror film, is working on numerous emotions, sometimes individually and sometimes all at once. Bong Joon-ho taps into uneasy subject matter and then easily finds a way to see the unflinching humor within these truths. He introduces fascinating characters who are pushed into complicated situations and forced to navigate the many obstacles. He finds the humor and honesty of real life, and surprisingly amongst all these attributes easily finds the metaphors that shed light on cultural, political and social commentary. Bong Joon-ho simply has a keen understanding of people and what motivates them to do both beautiful and disgusting things. “Parasite” is a fascinating exploration of humanity in the best film of the auteur’s career.

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WASHINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bureau of Land Management employees in Washington have until this week to decide whether to accept a transfer out West â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a move that some advocates and former bureau managers see as an attempt at â&#x20AC;&#x153;dismantlingâ&#x20AC;? the agency. Notices went out Nov. 12 to 159 workers who will be affected by the bureauâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to move its headquarters to Grand Junction, Colo. Those workers were given 30 days to decide whether to accept the transfer or find other work. They are among as many as 296 who could ultimately get relocation notices, with as many as 39 of those jobs slated to be moved to state or regional offices in Arizona. Supporters say the move,Â announced this summer,Â will bring the bureaucrats in the agency closer to the people most affected by the decisions they make on the massive federal land holdings in the West. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ensuring employees live alongside the ranchers, miners and farmers who are most impacted by its decisions will increase transparency and accountability,â&#x20AC;? said Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Prescott, and chairman of the Congressional Western Caucus, in an emailed statement. But critics say just shuffling jobs around the country is not the way to do that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moving a few people to Grand Junction, Colo., and scattering staff all over the western United States makes absolutely no sense. The only objective could be to destroy the agency,â&#x20AC;? said Dean Bibles, who spent more than 40 years in various BLM positions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including some time as state director in Arizona. The BLM move, first announced in July, stems from a 2017Â executive orderÂ signed by President Donald Trump to reorganize andÂ streamlineÂ federal agencies. Part of that order was to â&#x20AC;&#x153;move decision-making out of the Washington, D.C., area and to move it closer to where the decisions would actually have an impact,â&#x20AC;? according toÂ a BLM pageÂ on the topic. About 60 BLM employees who work directly with budgets or government relations are expected to remain in Washington.

BLM officials in Arizona said they are eager for more help. Amber Cargile, BLM deputy state director of communications, said state offices are not sure how the dozens of new agency employees will fit into operations in the state, but they are counting on the relocated staff to help manage the 12 million surface acres of BLM land in Arizona. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really important for us that we have a lot of interactions with our stakeholders. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the culture we have worked to foster in Arizona,â&#x20AC;? Cargile said. The administration is not alone in the desire to move federal agencies out of Washington â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a bill pending in the Senate calls for a study to identify sites in specific states with â&#x20AC;&#x153;economically distressedâ&#x20AC;? regions.Â That bill,Â introduced in October, has yet to get a hearing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Decisions about our public lands are best made by people with boots on the ground â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not by nameless, faceless bureaucrats living in Washington, D.C.,â&#x20AC;? said Sen. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, in an emailed statement. McSally is not a co-sponsor of the bill to move agencies. Besides making workers more responsive to the public, backers say the move from high-rent Washington could cut expenses for taxpayers. But Bibles and other former agency executives said that move will come at a different type of cost, upending land management practices and stunting the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability to serve the public. TheyÂ sent a letterÂ in September to Interior Secretary David Bernhardt warning of their concerns. Bibles, a board member of the Public Lands Foundation, said the problem is that BLM has increasingly routed decisions through the national office instead of letting state offices make the decisions. That needs to change, he said, not the physical location of the workers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All we need to do is put the decision making back where it belongs,â&#x20AC;? he said. Jeff Ruch, Pacific director for Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, said the relocation will hurt the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efficiency as a whole. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the BLM inflicting massive self-imposed wounds. The removal of scores of senior staff is a lobotomy on an already thinly staffed agency,â&#x20AC;? Ruch said.

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HELP WANTED Tow Truck Driver needed in the Black Canyon City, New River and Anthem area. Great Pay, Full Benefits. Please call 928-830-3436 ask for Yvonne or email resume to tnttowing20@ gmail.com. Independent Advertising Sales Executives! We are looking for hard-working Print Advertising sales executives to join our Professional Sales team in the North valley. No experience necessary we will train. This is a perfect job for those that are looking to supplement their income. Please email resume to: foothillsfocus@qwestoffice. net ADVERTISE YOUR JOB Opening in 55 AZ newspapers. Reach almost a million readers for ONLY $330! Call this newspaper or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com. (AzCAN) LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIES FREE SHAVINGS. COW/HORSE, MANURE MIXTURE GREAT FOR FILL / FOOTING OR GARDENING MULCH. FREE LOCAL DELIVERY FOR MORE INFO PLEASE CALL MON-FRI 6AM-11AM 480-5950211

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Pet of the week: Alaska ANTHEM – Meet Alaska. He’s an extremely sweet grey and white kitten looking for his forever home. He loves people and will spend the day purring on your lap. He loves playing and does well with other cats, dogs, and children.

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