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Volunteers help combat illegal dumping on state land BY TRACY DEMETROPOLIS

Sue Schaffer, facilitator of Footprints Matter to Us, takes a ride on Arizona state trust land. Footprints Matter to Us is a community involvement organization that partners with local groups to clean up trash that is illegally dumped on parts of Arizona’s 9.2 million acres of state trust land. Photo courtesy of Sue Schaffer

ARIZONA — Nothing spoils a day outside enjoying the Arizona state trust land like a pile of junk. Or two. Or three. Unfortunately, illegal dumping is something the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) must handle on a regular basis. Arizona has a staggering amount of state trust land – 9.2 million acres to be exact. Steve Rusiecki, the Interim Director of the Natural Resources Division of the ASLD, said the department does the best it can with the resources it has, but those resources are limited. “Illegal dumping and homeless camps are the two

major contributors of trash and debris on state land,” Rusiecki said. “If left unaddressed, problem areas tend to get worse because people think it is okay to keep dumping on Trust or public lands.” With limited resources at its disposal, the department reaches out to organizations that will volunteer their time to help clean up the state land. These organizations include non-profits, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, a local apparel company that supports nature and even individuals.

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AZ DPS receives $100K grant for DUI enforcement PHOENIX – Last month, the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) was awarded a $100K grant by the DUI Abatement Council. This amount is $20,000 more than the previous year, according to a DPS press release. The DUI Abatement Council is administered by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The funding will be allocated by the Department’s Highway Patrol Division through December 31, 2020, for overtime staffing and employeerelated expenses during aggressive DUI enforcement throughout the state.

This funding provides AZDPS with the capability of deploying troopers into areas that statistically, experience higher alcohol-related injury and fatal crashes. Additional troopers in these areas will help to increase the chances of stopping impaired drivers before a serious or even deadly crash happens, the press release said. Collision investigations, disabled motorists, debris, criminal violations, court proceedings and other administrative assignments typically reduce the amount of proactive patrol time a regular duty trooper can conduct; this grant will increase the proactive patrol time for troopers

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which allows them to target impaired drivers specifically. “We would like to thank the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and the DUI Abatement Council for all of their support. The money will be put to good use in our pursuit to stop impaired drivers statewide, adding to our overall effort to make Arizona roadways safer for everyone,” said Lt. Colonel Jenna Mitchell, Assistant Director, Highway Patrol Division. The AZDPS is a law enforcement agency whose mission is to protect human life and property by enforcing state laws, deterring criminal activity and providing vital

support to the State of Arizona and its citizens. In Arizona, if you are 21-years-old or older, you will receive a DUI if your Blood Alcohol Content is above .08% (commercial vehicle driver .04%, under 21 - 0.00%). Once you are pulled over and suspected

of driving under the influence, a field test will be administered. Refusal to take the test will result in an automatic one-year suspension of your license if it is your first offense. If it is your second or third offense, your license will be suspended Source: AZDPS for two years.

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AZDPS plans to direct the $100K grant toward aggressive DUI enforcement to help prevent car accidents like the one pictured above.

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TOP: Desert Hills/New River Boy Scout Troop 439 takes a break from picking up trash on state land. Photo courtesy of Barbara Otradovec BOTTOM: Volunteers of all ages help to clean up Arizona state trust land

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Rusiecki said the department averages six to eight volunteer cleanups per year, which save taxpayers $10,000 or more annually. ASLD supports the cleanups by procuring dumpsters, trash bags and other supplies. Most of the cleanups are done near urban areas. “ASLD spends tens of thousands of dollars every year to combat [illegal dumping]. Recently, the ASLD spent more than $225,000 to mitigate one site near Seligman,” Rusiecki said. All use of state land requires permission, and Rusiecki said ASLD will issue right-of-entry to groups that can provide liability insurance for organized cleanup efforts. Events are usually scheduled on Saturday mornings to accommodate volunteer availability, and a member of ASLD’s trespass unit attends to provide guidance and lend a hand. Cameron Jarman, CEO and cofounder of Keep Nature Wild, has been organizing cleanups since he and his

brother-in-law, Sean Huntington, CMO, founded the company in 2016. Keep Nature Wild is a Mesa-based apparel company that pledges to pick up one pound of trash for every product sold. To date, the company has picked up almost 300,000 pounds of trash from state land, urban areas of the Valley and parts of the Southwest United States. Jarman said the company picks up an average of 150,000 pounds of trash per year. One of their goals is to pick up 1 million pounds of trash by 2023. “Sean and I grew up in Arizona and have been hikers and bikers since we can remember. We saw all the junk out on the state land and other places and just decided it needed a little bit of love,” Jarman said. While most of the company’s volunteer clean-up groups have between 200 and 300 people, they have had as many as 600 people on one cleanup, Jarman said. People can sign up to volunteer for a cleanup on the company website. Another ASLD partner is Footprints Matter to Us, a grass-roots organization

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started by Valley resident Sue Schaffer. Footprints Matter to Us partners with local groups to clean up state trust land all over Arizona. The idea for the organization began one day when Schaffer was horseback riding with friends on state trust land. They noticed a lot of trash, which put a damper on their outing. “The dumping problem kept getting worse and worse,” Schaffer said. “Somebody in our riding group said, ‘Somebody should do something about this.’ So I got in touch with the state. That was 11 years ago.” Schaffer said that in addition to partnering with other organizations for the cleanups, the group posted signs on several areas of state land, letting people know that dumping trash is illegal. After a while, the amount of trash started to decrease, she said. A local organization called Natural Restorations will be taking over the Footprint Matter to Us cleanups, since Schaffer said her group is winding down. According to naturalrestorations.org, its mission is to remove trash, graffiti and anything foreign to the environment from outdoor recreation and wilderness areas across Arizona. In addition to using non-military volunteers, it partners with contracted military veterans who can conduct restorations beyond the reach of most volunteers. Natural Restorations

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said it has removed more than 800,000 pounds of trash across Arizona and more than 32,000-square-feet of graffiti from rocks and boulders. According to ARS Title 13-1603, illegal dumping is a class 6 felony, “If the act is a knowing violation of subsection A in which the amount of litter or other prohibited material or substance exceeds 300 pounds in weight or one hundred cubic feet in volume or is done in any quantity for a commercial purpose.” Dumping a lesser amount carries with it fines and/or misdemeanor charges. Rusiecki said he recently received a letter from a Tennessee couple who travels the country in their RV, while working on an online business. They volunteered to pick up trash on state trust lands in exchange for ASLD waiving the 14-day camping limit. The couple agreed to pick up at least 120 pounds of trash per week and document it. They agreed to dedicate no less than 20 hours per week removing trash from state trust land to “create a fun and safe environment for recreation permit holders.” If you know of a group or organization that would like to help clean up state trust land, please contact the ASLD Trespass Unit at (602) 542-2119.

Everyone knows trash is unsightly, but the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality says illegal dumping is also unhealthy for these reasons: •

Illegal dumping poses a risk to public health, aquatic habitats and wildlife

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Garbage may attract rodents and other animals

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Insects, such as mosquitos that carry diseases, may hatch in water that pools on the waste

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Bacteria can grow in discarded food, diapers and human waste

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Hazardous chemicals illegally dumped may contaminate water and soil

If you see someone dumping garbage illegally on state trust land or other locations, please contact local authorities.

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Daisy Mountain firefighters pitch in to keep community clean NEW RIVER — On February 18, Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical (DMFM) firefighters participated in their quarterly Adopt-A-Road Cleanup DMFM has adopted a stretch of New River Road between Circle Mountain Road and Desert Hills Drive. The Maricopa County AdoptA-Road program was established in 1990 and has savedtaxpayers thousands of dollars, generated pride throughout the community and has helped keep Maricopa County beautiful. “Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical is committed to not only keeping our community safe but keeping it clean and maintaining the natural beauty that we have all come to love about the Sonoran Desert. It is not only our duty, but our privilege to participate in such an important program,” said DMFM Chief Brian Tobin. If you would like to participate in the Maricopa County Adopt-A-Road Program, visit h t t p s : / / w w w. m a r i c o p a . gov/629/Adopt-a-Road for further information.

The Daisy Mountain Fire District was formed in 1989 and serves the residents of New River, Desert Hills, Anthem and Black Canyon City. DMFM spans two counties (Maricopa and Yavapai County) and protects a population of about 55,000 residents. The district covers approximately 210 square miles and is served by five fire stations and 118 employees. This includes a dangerous 35-mile stretch of I-17 from Carefree Highway to Badger Springs Road. For further information and/ or questions, contact Public Information Officer Brent Fenton at (602) 320-0616. For more information on DMFM, go to www. DaisyMountainFire.org. Source: DMFM

Fire Chief Brian Tobin (center) and DMFM firefighters cleaned a stretch of New River Road from Circle Mountain Road to Desert Hills Drive on February 18. Photo courtesy of Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical

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Cave Creek holds Craft Beer Festival CAVE CREEK — After years in the making, the Town of Cave Creek is adding the inaugural Cave Creek Craft Beer Festival to the town’s lineup of events. The festival will be Saturday, February 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Stagecoach Village, located at 7100 E. Cave Creek Road. The town decided to roundup the top breweries from around the country, mixed in with some cider, kombucha and mead, and put it all in one great, scenic location. Attendees can expect more than 30 great craft breweries, and they will have the opportunity to speak with the actual brewers and their staff to find out what goes into crafting their favorite beer. General entry is $45, which gets you a cool sampling mug and 20 drink tickets. Pub food will be offered for sale throughout the event, and live music will be played by Linsey Vogt. For those true beer enthusiasts, VIP Experience tickets are available online (presale only) and cost $60. Tickets to the Cave Creek Craft Beer Festival are available online only at Eventbrite. Hurry and get your VIP ticket now before it’s too late. Visit Cave Creek’s Facebook page for updates. To participate as a vendor or brewery, call Adam Stein at (480) 488-6636 or email him at astein@cavecreekaz.gov.

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Ready, set, bid! ANTHEM — ProMusica Arizona Chorale & Orchestra’s online auction, “Fun in the Sun,” opens March 1 and runs through March 10. It will include a wide range of exciting auction items. Bidders can browse more than 40 listings, including family fun experiences, handmade items, area attractions, cultural arts events, sporting events, movies, museums, unique jewelry and quality restaurant gift certificates. All proceeds will benefit ProMusica Arizona’s

music programming. Access to the auction website will open on March 1. Bidders can visit the online or mobile site at https://www.biddingowl. com/ProMusicaArizona and enjoy a fun way to support ProMusica Arizona as it continues to bring quality live music to the local community. For more information, visit www.pmaz.org. Free wildflower seminar SCOTTSDALE — The Desert Awareness Committee will present “Wonderful Wildflowers” on March 2 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Holland Community Center, 34250 N 60th St. in Scottsdale. The free seminar is led by Steve Dodd, a legacy steward with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and a Conservancy Certified Citizen Scientist. He leads wildflower hikes and teaches continuing education classes for the Conservancy. This free seminar includes information about what a wildflower is, what makes for a great season, tips for wildflower viewing and identification, nomenclature and some info and facts about specific wildflowers. The seminar is sponsored by the Desert Awareness Committee of the Foothills Community Foundation. Reservations are not necessary. Donations are always appreciated. For more information, go to www. azfcf.org/about-desert-awareness. College hosts fun, educational event SCOTTSDALE — This spring, Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) at Black Mountain (Cave Creek location) will host the 7th annual STEAMtastic. The March 5 event uses an innovative, handson approach to promoting science, technology, engineering, arts and math education. The goal of the event is to make STEAM fun, by showing attendees how these disciplines are a part of their everyday lives. Once night falls, the event will become a Star Party. The Phoenix Astronomical Society and PVCC astronomy faculty will provide telescopes,

including a 14-inch Schmidt Cassegrain telescope which will allow viewers to explore the colors of the Orion Nebula and storms on Jupiter. The March 5 event is free to the public and designed for all ages. STEAMtastic will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m., and the Star Party will be from 7 to 10 p.m. PVCC Black Mountain Campus is located at 34250 N. 60th St. in Scottsdale. For more information, call (602) 493-2600 or go to https:// www.paradisevalley.edu/blackmountain/steamtastic. 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. Big band classics, symphony sounds SCOTTSDALE — The University of Northwestern (UNW) St. Paul Symphonic Band & Orchestra will perform the big band classics and symphony sounds concert “Music in the Southwest” on Sunday, March 8 at 4 p.m. at the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N. Tom Darlington Drive in Scottsdale. Led by conductors Dr. John S. Herlihy and David Kozamchak, the concert is sure to engage and inspire. The ensembles will perform a diverse range of contemporary and classical repertoire, including two new pieces written and orchestrated by noted UNW alumni and featuring guest alum performer

Grammy-nominated songwriter Natalie Cromwell. The church is located at the corner of Carefree Highway and Scottsdale Road. The concert is free. For more information, call (480) 488-3384. Digital Bookmobile stops in Peoria PEORIA — Traveling coast to coast, the Digital Bookmobile National Tour is making two stops in Peoria on March 10 and 11. The first stop will be on March 10 at 1 p.m. at the Sunrise Mountain Library. The following day, March 11, the Bookmobile will be at the Peoria Main Library at 9 a.m. Community members are invited to this free, interactive exhibit to learn about and try Peoria Public Library ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and more. The Digital Bookmobile is powered by OverDrive, the digital reading platform for more than 43,000 libraries and schools worldwide, including the Peoria public libraries. Readers with a valid library card can borrow their favorite titles 24/7 by visiting https://phoenix. overdrive.com/ or by downloading the library’s reading app, Libby. Archaeology talk in Cave Creek CAVE CREEK — Mesa Community College professor and photographer Andy Seagle will present “Tim’s Cave: The Discovery and The Story” at 7:30 p.m. March 11 in the Community Room (Maitland Hall) at The Good Shepard of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek (near Dairy Queen). The lecture is sponsored by the Arizona Archaeology Society – Desert Foothills Chapter (AAS-DFC). Seagle will share an event that testifies to the deep connections of the human experience. As his older brother, Tim (an archaeologist), was dying, a defining event in both their lives was beginning. Andy later discovered Tim’s Cave in the Sedona area. The public may attend an AAS-DFC meeting at no charge,

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Community Events except for the holiday party in December. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, September through May. There are refreshments available at 7 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m., usually ending prior to 9 p.m. For more information, go to www.azarchsoc.wildapricot.org/ desertfoothills NVSO presents “Women in Music” PHOENIX — Join North Valley Symphony Orchestra as we recognize the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage by performing music written by women on Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. at North Canyon High School Performing Arts Center, 1700 E. Union Hills Drive in Phoenix. These talented composers do not receive as much recognition as their male counterparts but are equally talented. NVSO music director Kevin Kozacek said the idea to showcase women in music came from the fact that this concert season coincides with the 100th anniversary of woman’s suffrage in America. NVSO proudly provides affordable concert experiences to the Phoenix/North Valley community. Ticket prices are $5 each concert and children 5 and under are always free. Purchase tickets at the NVSO website, www. northvalleysymphony.org, or by calling (623) 980-4628. Peoria libraries present “Women in Song” PEORIA — “Women in Song,” a ProMusica Arizona vocal ensemble, will be featured performers in Peoria on March 14 at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Ave., and March 28 at the Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe St. The free performances are part of the scheduled events commemorating the 100th anniversary of Peoria Libraries. They begin at 2:00 p.m. and are free to the public. Women in Song consists of an accompanist and up to 16 auditioned singers, many with music degrees and professional singing experience. They are

directed by ProMusica Arizona Artistic Director and Conductor, Patti Graetz, who has more than 30 years of singing and conducting experience. The ensemble sings a variety of music including Broadway, jazz and other well-known tunes that have audiences clapping, toetapping and singing along. The Peoria Library has been proudly serving the community since 1920 and is reflecting on a hundred years of history by celebrating a decade each month. The performances are made possible through the City of Peoria Arts Commission and the Arts Grant Program. For more information on the libraries, go to peoriaaz.gov/library. For more information on ProMusica Arizona, go to pmaz.org. Sit. Stay. Have a drink PHOENIX — Join Home Fur Good pet rescue for its 2020 “FUNdraiser” where all proceeds go to the Home Fur Good medical fund. The fundraiser is March 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Blue Martini, 5455 E. High Street, Suite 101, in City North. Enjoy food, drinks and lots of raffle options. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. A ticket includes a non-alcoholic drink, numerous appetizers and a very fun night out. Tickets are available online via EventBrite. For more information, go to www. homefurgood.org. Learn about challenges facing local wildlife SCOTTSDALE — On March 18 from 5 to 7 p.m., learn how and why wildlife is monitored by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and partners in the more than 30,500 acres of protected Sonoran Desert habitat in Scottsdale. Also find out how the conservancy

studies how wildlife is affected by urban stressors and resources through the use of camera trapping and radio telemetry mule deer collars. This informative seminar on wildlife includes a short tour of Southwest Wildlife followed by a one-hour program by McDowell Sonoran Conservancy biologists. Southwest Wildlife is located at 27026 N. 156th St. in Scottsdale. Register at www.southwest wildlife.org under events or call (480) 471-3621. Gem and mineral show March 21, 22 ANTHEM — The Daisy Mountain Rock & Mineral Club is sponsoring the 2020 Anthem Gem & Mineral Show on Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Anthem School, 41020 N. Freedom Way in Anthem. It is easily accessible from the Anthem Way exit off I-17. Just follow the signs. This year’s event promises to be the largest and most exciting show in North Phoenix with more than 30 vendors displaying hand-crafted jewelry, gems, minerals, beads, lapidary work, geodes, fossils and meteorites. There will also be a specialized kid’s corner providing a fun and educational experience. Proceeds will help fund a scholarship for a graduating student within the Deer Valley Unified School District who will be pursuing studies in science. Adults are $3, seniors and students are $2. Children 12 and under are free. Find more information on our website www.dmrmc.com, on Facebook or by calling Ed Winbourne at (978) 460-1528.

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

AZGFD presents outdoor expo PHOENIX — The largest hands-on outdoor expo in Arizona is set for March 28 to 29 at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s (AZGFD) annual outdoor expo will feature everything from wildlife exhibits and family fishing tanks to kayaking at the 90,000-gallon “Lake Paddlemore” and trying out firearms in a safe, controlled environment on the range. Last year’s expo drew the largest two-day crowd in the event’s 15-year history. More than 52,000 people visited the expo and participated in the myriad activities available. More than 150 exhibitors, including outdoor recreation and conservation groups, government agencies and commercial vendors of outdoor products and services, will be on hand. For more information, visit azgfd.gov/expo. Anthem Days returns March 28, 29 ANTHEM — Anthem Community Park will be abuzz with residents and visitors from around the Valley next month

for Anthem Days, the business expo and festival, March 28-29. This free, family-friendly vent runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Admission and parking are free. Highlights of the two-day event include: live musical entertainment, food court and Rotary beer garden; kids’ zone with inflatables (fees apply); and a free egg hunt for kids (Sunday) which is hosted by Christ’s Church of the Valley. An egg hunt exclusively for special needs children will precede the public egg hunt, at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, on Softball Field #4. Anthem Community Park is located at 41703 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway in Anthem. For more information or detailed event schedules, visit OnlineAtAnthem. com/anthem-days.For questions, contact a member of our special events staff at (623) 742-6050 or send an email to dpulido@ anthemcouncil.com.

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My broom failed me. It would not stand up. Didn’t NASA announce that the only day this upright broom phenomena could ever happen was on February 10? The “broomstick challenge” broke the internet with people all over the world posting photos of their brooms standing up all by themselves. Something about the gravitational pull on that day was “special.” No, dear readers, this was fake news. Nothing more than a hoax. My broom is proof of it. Actually, after about a million social media posts, NASA came out with a YouTube video to clarify that it is a myth that February 10 had magical gravitation that could cause our brooms to stand upright. They pointed out that it can happen any day, any time, if you have the right broom (which I don’t). NASA also stated, in a scolding tone, that people need to stop

“jumping to conclusions” and get their “facts straight” before they “get worked up.” Ha! Who was worked up? Just because we saw a million photos on Facebook and Instagram of upright brooms, doesn’t mean we took it seriously. Or did we? Evidently, classrooms across America tried the experiment, and home improvement stores got in on the act. Plus, the military showed numerous “atattention brooms.” The truth is not very exciting. It seems that a broomstick can stand up anytime, since it depends on the center of gravity of the broom (how big is the bottom compared to the weight of the stick) and not some mysterious celestial intervention. Okay, but now we have bigger mysteries to solve. We, lucky Arizonans, witnessed an amazing meteor streaming and banging through the atmosphere. If you were in Phoenix, you could see it - a flash of white-light racing in the sky at 7:20 a.m. on February 16. If you lived in the Prescott, you might have been startled, awakened out of a deep sleep or terrified as you sipped your coffee by the sound of 100 sonic booms exploding in the heavens. Was it a crash? A bomb? What was happening?

No aliens landed. It was not a spaceship from a faraway galaxy. But we did have a meteor that traveled south of Prescott (confirmed by the American Meteor Society), smashing into the atmosphere. This was thrilling. So now many Arizonans are on the hunt to find fragments of this meteorite. Some folks looking for space rocks are doing it for the sake of science. These “little pebbles” can give information on the solar system and what the solar system is doing. They are invaluable and precious. On the other hand, the hunt has been described as a “gold rush,” since the pieces of meteorite can be worth money. Lots of money. Time to do some outdoor clean-up? Look for small, matte black pebbles that don’t seem to belong in your yard - or in this world. So grab your broom and sweep your driveway and patios for “gold.” This is the real “broomstick challenge.” Find a strange looking stone and you could be winning the “sweepstakes” of a lifetime. No hoax. Real science. And something to get worked up about. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local realtor. Have a story or a comment? Email Judy at judy@judy bluhm.com.

Property values rise in Maricopa County PHOENIX — Median property values for single-family residential homes in Maricopa County rose for the eighth consecutive year, according to data in the Maricopa County Assessor’s Office 2021 Property Valuation Notices. More than 1.8 million Notices of Value were mailed or sent to property owners via eNotice on Friday, February 21. Each year, the Assessor’s Office identifies, locates and values each property parcel for the fourth largest and fastestgrowing county in the country. Property values in Arizona are set a full year ahead to allow for

an extensive appeal process, and, unlike other forms of taxation, property taxes allow residents to both appeal their individual values and testify on how much revenue should be raised by tax jurisdictions. All property types saw an increase in median value for the 2021 tax year. Apartments saw the largest increase of 12.3 percent, and manufactured housing increased the least by 3.3 percent. “Our team worked hard in the face of adversity to ensure property values were assessed properly,” said Assistant Chief Deputy Assessor Lesley Kratz.

“The Arizona Department of Revenue certified our values last month without issue, and I’m proud of the work we have accomplished over the last year.” Property owners have 60 days from the February 21 issuance to appeal, if they believe their property was improperly valued or misclassified. Last year, the Assessor’s Office heard approximately 4,000 total appeals. For more information on the appeal process, visit mcassessor. maricopa.gov. source: Maricopa County Assessor’s Office

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Pet owners spending more on specialty pet-care services BY JENNIFER CHEESEMAN AND JOE WEINSTEIN

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Do you need a dog walker for Rocky, a cat sitter for Bella or training for Buddy? Half (about 60 million) of American households own pets, and the amount of money they spend on their four-legged friends is evidence of the growing need for time-saving pet care services. Over the decade ending in 2017, sales of pet-care services doubled, to a total of $5.8 billion, according to the latest Economic Census statistics. The pet care services industry (NAICS code 812910) includes services such as grooming, boarding, training and pet sitting. It does not include veterinary services, boarding horses, transporting pets, pet food or other pet supplies. With more than 100,000 petcare service businesses, this industry increased its number of establishments by more than 60 percent since 2007, for both employer businesses and self-employed (nonemployer) businesses.

Non-employers (84 percent) and businesses with fewer than five employees (10 percent) made up the vast majority of businesses in the pet-care services industry in 2017. Among the 211,000 pet-care service workers, just under half (47 percent) are self-employed (assuming one person per non-employer business) and about half (49 percent) work for companies with fewer than 50 employees.

Catering to pets Among employer establishments in the pet-care service industry, 42 percent provide pet grooming services and 28 percent provide pet boarding services, according to the 2012 Economic Census. The number of people employed in pet-care services rose sharply from 2007 to 2017. Excluding the self-employed, the number of workers grew from 52,855 paid employees to 111,384, a 111-percent increase, according to County Business Patterns data. This substantially outpaces other pet-affiliated businesses, including pet and pet

supply stores and veterinary establishments, and far exceeds not only the totals for all industry sectors (7 percent) but also the U.S. population growth (8 percent) during the same period.

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they cost money. In fact, pet ownership rates increase with household income. Close to 60 percent of households with incomes of more than $80,000 a year have pets compared with 36 percent of households with incomes less than $20,000. People in large homes also have the highest rate of pet ownership. About 60 percent of homes with four or more bedrooms have a pet. But even households with zero bedrooms make room for a pet — about 18 percent. Outside space matters, too. Two-thirds of households in rural areas have pets, compared with just under half of urban households. Space makes a difference across the urban landscape, as well. In some sprawling metropolitan areas, such as Phoenix and Riverside, Calif., more than half of households have a pet. In contrast, in more compact and dense areas such as New York City, only a third of households have pets. Jennifer Cheeseman Day is a demographer in the Census Bureau’s Communications Directorate. Joe Weinstein is an accountant in the Economic Indicators Division.

Taxpayers should ask questions when hiring tax preparers PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) says taxpayers need to be mindful when selecting their tax preparers this tax season because they are ultimately responsible for what is filed, regardless of who prepared the return.

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Review the tax return before submitting to ensure numbers are correct and schedules add up to source documents provided to the tax preparer. Ask the preparer to sign the return and list their preparer tax identification number (PTIN). Know preparers are prohibited from charging a percentage of a taxpayer’s refund as their fee.

The IRS says roughly 60 percent of tax filers used tax preparation services in 2019. While the majority are professional and qualified, there are cases where tax preparers have submitted fraudulent returns or promised larger tax refunds by making unwarranted changes to the tax return.

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ADOR recommends taxpayers with questions contact the department’s Identity Theft Call Center at (602) 716-6300, toll-free at (844) 817-9691 or: https://azdor.gov/individual-income-tax-information/ Source: ADOR identity-theft.

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“Spring training: The new money ball” Cactus League draws tourists, but local fans important too

PHOENIX — This month, Cactus League Executive Director Bridget Binsbacher explained to the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Economic Development Committee how important baseball spring training is to the state of Arizona. “Today we have 15 Major League Baseball teams playing in spring training, and keep in mind Major League Baseball chose only two states to conduct spring training: Florida and Arizona,” Binsbacher said in a press release. “This is a tremendous opportunity for the entire state of Arizona to have not only an economic impact but to drive tourism.” Binsbacher, who also is a Peoria city councilmember, noted that the Cactus League brings 1.7 million fans to Arizona each year, delivering an estimated $644 million in economic impact from out-ofstate visitors alone. These fans stay an average of four nights and contribute to spending not just in the Valley, but across the entire state. Spring training creates more than 6,000 jobs paying $224.6 million and generates nearly $32 million in tax revenue. “We are an economic engine, and we’ve become an industry all our own,” Binsbacher said.

“There’s Major League Baseball, but now there’s spring training, and it truly has become an industry. It’s not just impacting tourism, it is actually a driver of tourism. So, it’s important for us to pull all of this information together and effectively tell our story.” The Cactus League has been around since 1947, but until recently has functioned primarily as a volunteer organization led by an executive board. Binsbacher was named the league’s first-ever

executive director in July 2019. Her job is to develop strategic initiatives and work with the league’s 10 training facilities, businesses, and municipalities to promote and fundraise for the league, the press release said. While out-of-state tourism is important, Binsbacher also has a pitch for local fans: enjoy what exists in your own backyard. She encourages residents to attend a spring training game in the first 10 days of the season, which began February 21. They will not only get to see their

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and the college football National Championship ($274 million). But Binsbacher points out the Cactus League’s economic impact of $644 million is second only to the Super Bowl, which brings in $719 million. The difference? Spring training is a home run that happens every year. “Let’s play ball,” Binsbacher said.

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies share the facility at Salt River Fields in Scottsdale from February 21 through March 26 in preparation for the Major League Baseball season which is scheduled to begin on March 26. Photo courtesy of Springtrainingonline.com

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Hockey program gives opportunities to adults with intellectual disabilities BY JENNA ORTIZ CRONKITE NEWS

PEORIA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Picture this: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pinball Wizardâ&#x20AC;? blasting through AZ Ice Peoria. The rink split with hockey players in jerseys modeled after the Arizona Coyotes. Creative goal celebrations as players circle around the rink several times. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what a game with the One Step Coyotes looks like. The organization, founded in 2016, is Arizonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first hockey program designed for adults withÂ intellectual disabilities. The team runs under One Step Beyond, Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real fun, and having fun with your friends is very interesting,â&#x20AC;? One Step Coyotes center Louis Geddes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And different people have different disabilities, so you get to learn from them and get to do and teach them more stuff.â&#x20AC;? Geddes is now in his second year with the program and loves to â&#x20AC;&#x153;make movesâ&#x20AC;? as a center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It makes me happy inside when I see them skate around the rink, feel that cold air, and shoot pucks and pass them and have a good time with the sport,â&#x20AC;? said Jared Woosley, the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s founder and coach. Woosley started the program after not seeing any hockey opportunities for individuals

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Hockey Development Director for the Arizona Coyotes. Shottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relationship with Woosley at Polar Ice, now Ice Den Chandler, created the bond between the Coyotes and One Step Beyond. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hate bragging about myself. I hate talking about myself,â&#x20AC;? Shott said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to see the One Step Coyotes as much as I would like to, but whenever I do, I feel like the biggest celebrity in the world because I show up and all the originals (on the team) just blow up.â&#x20AC;? Shottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role with the organization has exposed the team to memorable experiences over the years. In 2017, Shott arranged for the team to have

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to be closer to extended family. She enthusiastically reports now having a home art studio, where she finds time to work between her part-time job as an MRI technologist at Honor Health and being a stay-athome mom. The new, highdesert environment is a constant inspiration for her realistic images done in paint or pastels. But when she wants to work with a more expressive and representative style, Bernocco moves into her increasingly popular encaustic painting for her subject matter. Bernocco’s work is on display in the Sonoran Arts League’s 4th annual Top Shelf Invitational Small Works Show, featuring juried works by Arizona artists. The paintings, sculptures and mixed-media pieces in this popular show are all within the 12” x 12” size limit and affordably priced. The show is open to the public, free of charge, through March 15. Hours are Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays. The show is located at 7100 E. Cave Creek Road, Suite 144 in Cave Creek. To view a selection of Bernocco’s work or to contact her, visit her website www.ediebernoccoart.com.

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It has been said that, “Art can transform lives. It gives us power to question, to confront, to explore and to challenge how we think about the world.” The 9th Annual Tour d’ Artistes Studio Tour and Sale in Fountain Hills, March 6, 7, 8, is the perfect opportunity to explore your options for the arts in your life. The beautiful thing about this tour is its manageability of size and variety. With 13 studios and galleries featuring more than 60 artists, you will be sure to find that perfect piece to gift yourself, a family member or

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Movie Review portrayal of Pete. While Ferrell is good, though there are few moments that don’t work for the character, such as a long scene involving Pete recalling his time as a single man after being offered a drink from an attractive onlooker. “Downhill” isn’t interested in finding pathways to deeper intellectual topics, however, that doesn’t mean it isn’t any less interesting watching two people struggle to patch the worn pieces of married life amidst awkward encounters and cringe-worthy scenarios.

DOWNHILL Directed by: Nat Faxon and Jim Rash Starring: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Will Ferrell, Zach Woods, Zoë Chao and Miranda Otto Monte’s Rating 3.00 out of 5.00 Take a moment the next time you are on vacation, at the amusement park, the beach or any place where families gather to relax and partake in fun, and look through the crowds of smiling faces for that one family that is in the midst of a bad day. Where the kids are having complete meltdowns, and mom and dad are barely holding it together as years of unresolved past arguments and quarrels rise slowly to the surface. If it’s not happening to you, it’s a fascinating sight to see. “Downhill,” a remake of the 2014 Swedish film “Force Majeure” from director Ruben Ostlund, takes a look at a vacation-from-hell scenario for a family on a skiing trip in a foreign country. Directors Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, who last helmed the 2013 film “The Way Way Back,” compose this version of the film with a lesser emphasis on mechanisms like masculinity, the line that divides fear and cowardice, and relationship inadequacies. Instead, the writing and directing team focus on the surface situation of ‘flight versus fight’ and allow the strengths of their actors, Will Ferrell playing more reserved than normal and

Julia Louis-Dreyfus controlling the tone with her anxious and irritated demeanor, opportunity to control the blending serious dramatic themes with awkward comedy moments. Billie (Louis-Dreyfus) and Pete (Ferrell) are taking their two young kids on a skiing trip in Austria, but they are staying at a luxury resort tailored for adults. Pete, from the moment they arrive, seems distracted by his phone, while Billie is doing her best to make the vacation fun for everyone. While eating lunch at an outdoor restaurant, a controlled avalanche is initiated by the resort; as snow rolls down the mountain it begins to look more and more threatening to Billie and Pete. Just as the snow crashes into the restaurant, Pete grabs his phone and runs away from Billie and the children.

Once the white dust settles, Pete returns as if nothing happened while Billie is holding her children and trembling with fear. Faxon and Rash pace their film with a swiftness, moving into the primary conflict of the movie with ease and then focusing on the ramifications of the event between Pete and Billie with a string of interesting and amusing scenarios. While this helps keep the narrative moving, it also stifles some of the thought-provoking interactions and internal conflict that Billie and Pete are experiencing about themselves individually and one another collectively. “Downhill” doesn’t pursue the

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Since February is national Heart Month, it’s a good time to remember that while heart disease is still the number one killer of men and women, it can be managed, and in some cases, prevented altogether. The heart is a muscular organ that is vital in pumping oxygen-rich blood and nutrients throughout the body. When the heart cannot perform this function properly, people may begin experiencing a variety of symptoms. What does the term ‘heart disease’ really mean, are you at risk and how can you help

prevent it? The most common forms of heart disease are: heart failure, heart valve disease, coronary artery disease and arrhythmias. Heart failure is when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body. People may experience shortness of breath with activity, swelling in the legs, rapid weight gain, and increased fatigue, these are often dismissed as being age related or out of shape. Heart valve disease is when one of the valves in the heart is not working correctly. The symptoms are similar to heart failure and can include, shortness of breath with activity, fatigue, swelling in the legs/feet, dizziness or chest pain. There have been many advancements in treatment options for valvular disease. An example of this is the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement or (TAVR). This is a minimally invasive alternative to open-heart surgery where the aortic valve is able to be replaced through the arteries in the leg instead of open-heart surgery, which means decreased

hospital stays and a much faster recovery time. Coronary artery disease is the build-up of plaque in the arteries that can decrease the blood supply to the heart, and may lead to a heart attack. The most common symptoms of a heart attack are chest pain/ pressure, or pain that occur in the shoulders, arms, back, jaw or it may also present like indigestion. The pain may get worse with activity and decrease at rest. Often times women do not experience the classic signs and symptoms of a heart attack, which is why annual health screenings are so important. Arrhythmias or abnormal heart rhythms occur when the electrical impulses in the heart are not working correctly. Common symptoms may include fluttering in the chest, sweating, fatigue and dizziness. The traditional risk factors for heart disease – such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and obesity – affect women and men equally. It’s an equal opportunity condition.

Making healthy lifestyle choices can make a world of difference. Stay active and keep your body moving. Try to get at least 30 minutes of moderate activity five days per week. Follow a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, avoid fast or processed food, maintain a healthy weight, try to manage your stress, quit smoking and get your regular health screening and physicals. The good news is that there are many new treatment options for heart disease that not only allow patients to live longer but also improve their quality of life. Abrazo Health offers the AngioScreen heart attack and stroke risk assessment program in Maricopa County. This portable screening is available for employer and community health fairs, and screening events are scheduled monthly in Abrazo hospitals across the Valley. The low-cost screening can help identify potential circulatory problems such as peripheral artery disease, a narrowing of arteries that can lead to coronary artery disease,

heart attack or stroke. A nurse provides a brief consultation to explain the results, which participants are encouraged to share with their personal physician for follow up. Having even one of the risk factors for heart disease can be dangerous. But having multiple risks is even more serious because risk factors tend to intensify the effects of others and increase your chances of developing a heart condition. Don’t hesitate to call 9-1-1 if you’re experiencing symptoms that seem to be life-threatening. Regular check-ups with your doctor can help identify risks and treatment for heart disease. Being proactive about your health can help you enjoy your life year after year. Katrina Ostwald BSN, RN is structural heart nurse navigator at Abrazo Arrowhead Campus in Glendale. For more information on cardiovascular services at Abrazo hospitals, visit AbrazoHealth.com.

Alzheimer’s helpline chat system provides care, support in 90 languages NEW YORK — The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) has launched a new chat feature through its Alzheimer’s Helpline that allows licensed social workers to provide assistance and support to families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses in 90 different languages, AFA said in a February 10 press release. “Alzheimer’s disease doesn’t recognize language barriers, ethnic or geographical boundaries: It impacts people from all over the world who speak a wide variety of languages. Families affected by Alzheimer’s disease need to be able to access support, regardless of the language they speak. Adding this new feature to our helpline enables us to break down language barriers and serve a greater number of people,” said

Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s President & CEO. By clicking on the blue and white “chat” box in the lower right-hand corner of AFA’s website, www.alzfdn.org, or by sending a text message from a mobile device to (646) 586-5283, individuals can type questions in their native language and send it to the Helpline. The system is translatable for 90 different languages, including Spanish, Chinese, French, German,

Russian and Italian. More than 37 million people over the age of 18 living in the United States speak a language other than English, according to 2018 data from the U.S. Census Bureau. As an example, someone can ask, “What are some ways to help prevent my family member with Alzheimer’s from wandering?” in Spanish, and the system will recognize the foreign language text. The helpline social worker will then type their response,

which is then translated back into Spanish for the user on the other end. Because the translation occurs instantaneously, conversations can be had in real time. Englishlanguage speaking individuals can also utilize the system to have chat conversations with a licensed social worker through the helpline. The AFA Helpline is open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (ET) on

weekdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (ET) on weekends. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide, and fund research for better treatment and a cure. Its services include a National Toll-Free Helpline (866-2328484) staffed by licensed social workers, the National Memory Screening Program, educational conferences and materials, and “AFA Partners in Care” dementia-care training for healthcare professionals. Source: The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

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