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Phoenix Telephone Museum Takes Visitors Back in Time BY TRACY DEMETROPOLIS STAFF WRITER

PHOENIX - While the Telephone Museum at the Pioneer Living History Museum in Phoenix is a nostalgic good time for many adults, for younger people it’s a real eye-opener. The Telephone Museum is located at the 90-acre Pioneer Living History Museum, a place where visitors learn how the early pioneers lived and worked in a harsh desert environment. The Telephone Museum’s many displays trace the history of the telephone from Alexander Graham Bell’s time through today. Telephone Museum volunteer Steve Kronteres said many

of the young people who visit the museum have never used anything but a cell phone. Most of them don’t know how to dial a rotary telephone, he said. Visitors are able to see switchboards dating from 1895 to 1970, desk phones from the 1930s, teletypes, popular and trendy phones used through the years and more. The museum collection was started by the Telephone Pioneers of America, Arizona Chapter 66, which was formed in 1966. In 2016, the chapter lost its sponsorship and needed to find a new home. That new home turned out to be the Pioneer Living History Museum.

Volunteer Steve Kronteres helps Goodyear residents Vincent San Agustin, 7, (left) and Oskar San Agustin, 3, (right) play telephone November 24 at the Telephone Museum.

While the Telephone Museum is generally self-guided, visitors may ask one of the volunteers on duty for a guided tour, which may be available. The Pioneer Living History Museum and The Telephone Museum are open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to

4 p.m. The hours will change on June 1, 2020. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $8 for children 18 and under and $8 for veterans and seniors. Children under 5 get in free. Parties of 15 or more are $8 per person. One ticket allows visitors to tour both museums.

The museums are closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. If you are interested in volunteering, donating money or donating an old telephone, call (623) 465-1052 or send an email to info@ pioneeraz.org. for more information, go to www.pioneeraz.org.

Phoenix Open officials disappointed Phil Mickelson won’t play, optimistic show will go on BY ERICA BLOCK CRONKITE NEWS

Waste Management Phoenix Open Chairman Tim Woods is optimistic the tournament won’t miss a beat with Phil Mickelson skipping the event at TPC Scottsdale for the first time in 30 years.

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PHOENIX – The news that Phil Mickelson will skip the Waste Management Phoenix Open in 2020 shook the Arizona golf world Monday, but tournament officials remain optimistic fans will still arrive in droves for the golf spectacle at TPC Scottsdale. Mickelson, a fan favorite who first competed in the tournament in 1989 as an Arizona State student, has won three Phoenix Open titles and is the tournament’s all-time leading money winner. His decision to play the Saudi International tournament

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in Saudi Arabia instead of returning to the PGA Tour event in the Valley surprised many local fans who regard the former Scottsdale resident as a hometown hero and the unofficial face of the tournament. Longtime Arizona golf writer John Davis, who has been covering Mickelson since his playing days on ASU’s golf team, said Mickelson helped create the tournament’s unique atmosphere and played an outsized role in making the Phoenix Open the unique event it has become. “The 16th hole is one of the most famous golf holes in the

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world, and it’s referred to as ‘the hole that Phil built,’” Davis said. “He was the guy who started coming out here with ASU students and fans supporting him. Crowds started to gather there and it just kind of exploded at that point.” Despite Mickelson’s influence in shaping the culture of the tournament, the Phoenix Open is bigger than any individual golfer who competes in it, according to Tim Woods, chairman of the 2020 tournament. “I’d be lying if I told you I didn’t want him in our

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NAU professor explains how climate change affects everyone BY CHELSEA HOFMANN CRONKITE NEWS

FLAGSTAFF – By next fall, the U.S. will be the only country to have left the Paris Agreement – an international accord signed by nearly 200 countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a bid to slow climate change. Representatives from those countries are in Madrid this week and next for the United Nation’s climate change conference to take the next steps in global climate action. President Donald Trump in early November formally notified the United Nations that the U.S. – second only to China as an emitter of greenhouse gases – would withdraw from the pact. That decision comes at a time when the United Nation’s latest report on greenhouse gas emissions finds that countries have “collectively failed to stop

the growth in global GHG emissions, meaning that deeper and faster cuts are now required” to stay on track with the goals set in the Paris Agreement. In September, the U.N.’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a special report that highlights the effects a changing climate is having on the oceans and the cryosphere – the frozen parts of the planet. The report finds among other concerns, that sea level rise is accelerating as glaciers and ice sheets melt in the polar regions and mountains, and the ocean is warming. It suggests that the livelihood of future ecosystems at risk of the effects of climate change can be preserved by managing greenhouse gas emissions. Northern Arizona University professor Ted Schuur was a lead author on part of the report that focused on polar regions. Schurr, who runs the Schuur Lab at

NAU and is an expert on Arctic permafrost, was nominated two years ago to write about the carbon trapped in frozen soil and how that could contribute to climate change if it’s released. “There’s all of this organic carbon locked up, and when that starts to get warmer and it thaws,” Schuur said, “it turns into these greenhouse gases – carbon dioxide and methane. Those are released back into the atmosphere, and that affects climate everywhere, including the temperatures in Phoenix.” The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration defines the Arctic as the area north of the Arctic Circle, about 66 degrees, 34 minutes north latitude. It includes mountains, tundra and the Arctic Ocean, and covers parts of Alaska and such countries as Canada, Greenland, Russia, Iceland and Norway. About 4 million people live in this northernmost region of the planet.

We recently talked with Schurr about his research, and below is an edited conversation on topics ranging from what his research shows about warming in the Arctic to how he became involved with studying climate change. This interview took place Oct. 24. It has been edited for length and clarity. What does the environment look like in the Arctic, and how is it changing as warming takes effect? I do a lot of my fieldwork in Alaska, and (the) Alaska Region is partly within what we call the Arctic, north of 66 degrees north. Then also it contains the boreal region, the boreal forest. What’s very unique about it is that even though there’s a forest growing, if you dig into the ground, it’s frozen. That’s the permafrost. And that’s a wild feeling, where it can be in the middle of Alaska, you know, 75 or 80 degrees the

air temperature, and you dig down one or two feet, and the ground’s frozen. Now one thing we know about the Arctic and the high latitudes in general is that their climate is changing about two and a half times faster than everywhere else. So as I go do this field work in Alaska, it’s both exciting – things are changing – (and) it’s awe inspiring because it’s a big landscape where people are small and the ecosystems are big. But it also has big implications for the whole world. So it really motivates me to collect the data and really make the measurements to document how and what is changing. What can you learn about climate change from the soil? Soils in Alaska and the Arctic are quite unique. They’ve been accumulating carbon, so this carbon is animals, plants,

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Ted Schuur, a professor at Northern Arizona University, was a lead author on the United Nation’s most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, which his lab contributed research to.

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microbes – all these living things that have lived and died in these ecosystems have been stored in the soil. The reason it accumulates there is that the cold temperatures, this frozen ground, kind of locks it up. So this organic matter has been accumulating there for years, to hundreds of years, to thousands of years in some places.

Within that organic matter, you can start to look at pollen, you can ask which plants live there, you can ask which microbes live there, you can ask what was happening in these ecosystems of the past. So it’s both a storage reservoir of carbon, but it’s a little bit of a view into the history of ecosystems that came before. I think when you are looking back

How did your research become related to climate change? Once I sort of understood climate change as a societal issue and a global issue, it really changed the kind of science I was interested in. I became very interested in sort of knowing about an ecosystem of a place, but how that place related to the whole Earth system, and that was a perspective I didn’t have initially. I like to walk around in the woods, for example, but now I think about how this place is connected to places as far away as the Arctic by their cycles of carbon, water and nutrients. What are some of the applications of the September climate report? It’s called a consensus, and so this allows it to be used by many other people who are trying to move various decisions forward. I would say that it’s

TheFoothillsFocus.com one of the best examples of the world science kind of brought together, sort of boiled down. … And then that allows people in policy that may not know every one of the details to take that forward and use it as they make decisions and plan for the future. So it really is a foundation for many different organizations and groups who are trying to think about what a future world will look like, and how do we plan for that? What are some of the effects of climate change that make the problem urgent? Every time you hear about one of these record weather events, it’s because the longterm climate is changing. We know that things likely won’t be the same, but we have a hard time predicting exactly where we’re going to end up. So what we know from climate change is that past addition of carbon to the atmosphere has already made changes happen. Some of these changes will continue to happen even if we stopped releasing all carbon today, but then we also see that we have big

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choices to make. So there’s time to act right now that will make a big difference to the future world that we all live in. With the current state of the climate, how do you stay motivated with your research? There has been a lot of communication and miscommunication about the topic, and I think it’s made it more challenging for people to know what to do. But I think at the same time, we all understand that if we do nothing, that’s probably not a great way to think about the future. And whether it was this issue of climate or anything else, we would like to have some plans for the future. My particular feeling is that, you know, the Earth is going to continue to change, and the climate will change. But we have choices to make and we could alter the future that we end up in. So I hope that I can create some of the science that documents this change but also communicated to people that things that we do matter, things that we do make a difference, and we can choose the future world that we live in.

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Rock Springs T-Shirts is Now Open If you are picking up a pie at the Rock Springs Café or getting your fresh produce at the Rock Springs Farmer’s Market, be sure to walk over to the south side of the Gas Depot and check out our new store at 35942 S Old Black Canyon Hwy in Black Canyon City. There are a few pre-made souvenir T-shirts, but most shirts are blank and ready for your imagination. You can use our graphics or your own design on a t-shirt, sweatshirt, hoodie or bandana. We create memories, not just T-Shirts. Have a picture on your phone you really like? Want to show off your Grandchildren? Did a child draw you a cool picture? Do you have an old photo? Put it on a T-shirt! Items can be made while you wait or order ahead of time. Send your picture with the quantity, size, color and size(s) to rockspringstshirts@gmail. com or call us at 623-374-9051. Store hours are Mon – Thurs 10AM – 8PM and Fri – Sun 8AM – 8PM. Mention you seen this ad and receive a 10% discount on your entire order! Verde Canyon Railroad The Magical Christmas Journey™ to the North Pole begins at the Verde Canyon Railroad depot in Clarkdale. The spirit of Christmas is aglow and visible from afar, beckoning all to experience the dream. Luminarias light the Southwestern-style depot roofline and giant ornaments adorn the outdoor pergolas dripping with icicle lights. Santa’s elves entertain and tell the tale of the beautiful Princess Noel and Flurry the Christmas Eagle while a roving choir fills the air with songs of the season. Trains depart Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 5:30pm & 7:00pm through December 28th. The trip to the North Pole is a one-hour round-trip into the dark of night before the train emerges onto “Santa’s private tracks” after passing through the illuminated mystical tunnel. Canyon critters light the way

to the North Pole along the tracks to Santa’s Village. The train is met by Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and goofy elves at the North Pole, an exquisite collection of life-size buildings embellished in seasonal color and splendor. Passengers soak in the Christmas spirit aboard the train as it slowly passes by Santa’s Workshop, Mrs. Claus’ Bakery, the Reindeer Flight School and the Ugly Sweater Factory, to name a few, before Santa hops onboard the train for the return trip Clarkdale. For more info please visit www. verdecanyonrr.com. Sprouts Cave Creek Hiring Fair CAVE CREEK - Sprouts offers competitive pay, team member discounts, a fun and rewarding culture, and numerous career advancement opportunities. To learn more about open positions and team member benefits, or to apply, visit sprouts.com/careers or call 1-866-925-2396 for nonmanagerial roles. When: Wednesday, January 15 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday, January 16 from 8 a.m. – 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 and will have the opportunity to speak directly with the Sprouts hiring team about available positions.

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MIM Winter/Spring 2020 Concert Series The MIM Music Theater proudly announces its Winter/ Spring 2020 Concert Series, with tickets on sale to the public starting on December 12 at 10 a.m. The new series,

running from January through May, features more than thirty-five 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. Tickets will go on sale early to members who give $250+ annually at the Winter/Spring 2020 Concert Series Preview Event this Thursday, December 5. 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+ annually also receive 10% off concert tickets. The Blackwood Brothers, The Best-Known Name in Gospel Music History Mark your calendar to attend the famous Blackwood Brothers performance at the “Arts at the Rocks” Concert Series, January 19, 2020, at 4:00 PM at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church at 34605 N Tom Darlington Road, Scottsdale AZ 85266. Incredibly, the cost is FREE. The Blackwood Brothers have recorded over 200 albums and toured in 47 countries. They have won eight Grammy Awards and six Dove Awards and were inducted into the “Gospel Music Hall of Fame” in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1998. With over 80 years of offering high-quality traditional quartet harmonies, The Blackwood Brothers continue their rich legacy of gospel at its best. In addition, the quartet will hold a workshop prior to the concert from 2:30 to 3:30. Seating for the Workshop is limited however, so call the office to reserve your spot ASAP. This is a rare opportunity.

You don’t want to miss this event. Email music.arts@deserthills.org or call the church office at 480-4883384 for more details. The Horny Toad brings back “What’s in the Red Envelope” Cave Creek – The Horny Toad, Cave Creek’s oldest and most famous restaurant, presents “What is in the red envelope,” to premiere in December. Guests who dine at The Toad between December 16-24, 2019, will receive a special prize in a red envelope. Guests bring their envelope to The Horny Toad between January 6-16, 2020 and reveal their prize. Prizes will include free desserts, BOGOs, gift cards $10-25, Horny Toad T-shirts and other Horny Toad merchandise. One lucky winner will receive a $100 gift card. The Horny Toad, which has earned numerous awards for its food including Best Fried Chicken, Best Steakhouse, Best BBQ ribs and Best Dessert (strawberry shortcake), is open Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Friday and Saturday, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. In addition, breakfast is served on Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM-12 PM and most Monday holidays. The Toad is located at 6738 E. Cave Creek Road. Call 480.488.9542 for reservations or more information. Musical Theatre of Anthem Casting Call ANTHEM - Musical Theatre of Anthem announces auditions for The Wizard of Oz, the beloved tale in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home. All youth between the ages of 6-15 will be cast for this production. This show will be double cast (Ruby and Emerald Casts). Please see the conflict calendar on our website for details of when each cast rehearses and performs. Auditions are January 11th, 2020 at MTA’s theatre performance space at 42201 N. 41st Drive, Suite B100, Anthem, AZ 85086

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Callbacks:(you will be notified after auditions if you need to attend) January 12 @ 10:30 a.m. The cost is $325 for ages 6-15; 10% Sibling discount; Scholarships available. Please bring a musical theatre song (or any song they are comfortable with), 16-32 bars or one minute in length. Bring an accompaniment with CD or iPod to sing with. You may also sing acapella if needed. Have your registration materials completed prior to coming to the audition. For materials and additional information and to reserve your spot, visit MTA’s website www. musicaltheatreofanthem.org. A Fantasticós Mexican Food frenzy and grand opening Cave Creek – Something special will take place at Fantasticós Mexican Food on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the famed restaurant in Cave Creek. During the festive day, diners will enjoy amazing food deals to celebrate the restaurant’s official grand opening and Noe Rodriguez’s (owner) big birthday. Visit between 2-5 PM or 8-12 PM, and receive 50% any food or beverage, and enjoy music and festivities all day long. Fantasticós Mexican Food is located at 6554 E. Cave Creek Road. Its hours of operation are MondayThursday and Sunday from 6 AM to 11 PM. Fridays and Saturdays, it is open from 6 AM-12 PM. The phone number is 480.4882055 and the website is fantasticosmexicanfood.com. Free Old-time Country Jam at Black Canyon City BLACK CANYON CITY – If you play an acoustic instrument, fiddle, bass, guitar, mandolin please join us on the second Sunday of the month in Black Canyon City for an oldtime round robin jam. We meet

the second Sunday every month from Sept through May at High Desert Community Center on Jacie at the top of the hill. Playing time begins at 1 p.m. and all levels of musicians are welcome, singers too. We do the really old stuff, old time 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 maybe take a lead. Then the next person in the circle gets to choose a tune. Its lots of fun and a good place to hear the really old stuff we loved during the 40s and 50s. Grinners are welcome too. For more information call: Wilma Allen 623-302-3791 or email mandowil@hotmail.com; or Virgil Ramsey 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.

Sing-Along Plus Santa PHOENIX - On Saturday, Dec. 21, the regular coffeehouse at the North Mountain Visitor Center will feature a Christmas sing-along with our coffeehouse musicians from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by a visit from Santa from 11 a.m. to noon. Sing, enjoy refreshments, meet Santa and hike the trails, including paths up Shaw Butte and the recently reopened North Mountain Trail. All events are free. The center is at 12950 North 7th Street, Phoenix, just south of Thunderbird. Information, 602-343-5125. Classic Car and Airplane Show on March 7, 2020 in Carefree Mark your calendar for March 7, 2020 to attend the Carefree Classic Wheels and Wings Show at SkyRanch 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 and music, and an amazing drone demonstration by the EmbryRiddle UAS team. Gates open at 8 AM. Parking is free. Visit our website, CarefreeWheels-Wings.com to register your car or plane, to volunteer, or to join the prestigious list of sponsors of the show. “F-stops & Shutter Speeds” at the Holland Gallery of Fine Art Photography: Dec. 16, 2019 - Jan. 24, 2020 In this one-man show, Scott McKay will amaze you with his photographs. They are all one exposure, no computer

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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.

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manipulation, and no color changes. They are taken at various f-stops & shutter speeds. Reception: Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 4:30 - 6:30 PM. His art will also be the subject of our monthly art, coffee, and conversation meeting on Friday, Jan. 3 at 10:00 am. Kiwanis “Western Night” is Back! Cave Creek - Polish Up Your Cowboy Boots, Dust off Your Cowboy Hat… The Kiwanis “Western Night” is back…and it is coming to Frontier Town in Cave Creek on March 7th, 2020. This infamous Kiwanis Fundraiser dates back to 1979 here in the local community when 400 fun seeking residents showed up to eat, drink, dance and try to outbid one another for the fabulous prizes. This year will be a throwback to those memorable fun times which went on for 30 plus years! This “Western Night” will feature gourmet cowboy styled food for

good eating, open bar drinking, music and dancing as well as both a silent and live auction. And, again, the Kiwanis Club, though it’s Benefit Foundation, will direct proceeds to support many educational and charitable activities in the local area where Kiwanis has donated well over a million dollars over the years! The good news is that this “Western Night” is not just for Kiwanis Members, but rather for the entire community to come and join the fun and help raise money for the kids in this immediate area! If you would like to donate items for the silent or live auction, or buy tickets to attend or sponsor a table at this March 7th, 2020 event; please contact: The Kiwanis Hospitality Committee: Ted Dimon: desertdimons @cox. net or call 480/488-7912 Jackie Brown: perrytales@msn.com or call 505/228-0675 Joyce Jordan: Joycejordan151@gmail.com or call 818/667-7486

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Do you believe in Santa? Yes, of course you do. Who can honestly say that there is no Santa? As we approach Christmas, there are so many reasons to believe. My uncle used to say that there are four stages of the “Santa Story.” First, you believe in Santa. Then you stop believing in Santa. Then you become Santa. Lastly, you end up looking like Santa. The big guy in a red suit is more than just some made-up token of gift-giving. When people claim Christmas has become “too commercial” they might point at Santa as the culprit. Hey, don’t blame him! We did that all by ourselves. Santa was the one who gave that one meaningful gift per child, from a sleigh, on a wintry night, with nothing but true and good intentions. We all

need a little Santa in our lives. When children are told that Santa is coming, their parents have created one of the biggest faith-based magical stories of all time. My grandson asks why the myth was perpetuated and I point out that one day in his life, he will need to believe in something that he cannot see, touch or explain. But you can still imagine. And dream. One day in your future you might want to reach for something that seems implausible and unattainable. But you will try and then begin to grasp, that with faith all things are possible. When you stop believing in Santa you will not be angry with your parents. You have just grown up and will realize what a grand story of love and generosity you were handed. Santa was never created to diminish the birth of Christ, which is the real reason for The Season. Santa just adds to the celebration of Yule. In Santa’s world, no child would go without. We received not because of our skin color, wealth, privilege, need, location or physical attributes. We received a gift because we were a child of this blessed world. A world where a baby born in a

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decision signals the start of a trend of American golfers competing abroad. According to the New York Times, Saudi Arabia began making sports a priority in 2016 as part of its economic development plan. Saudi officials hired a lobbying firm to set up meetings with the NBA MLS, the World Surf League and Formula One auto-racing officials, according to The Times. The European Tour last year came under heavy criticism for adding the Saudi International to its schedule and going forward with the event, despite the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in September 2018. The event, supported by the government of Saudi Arabia, was considered controversial even before the slaying because of Saudi Arabia’s reported human rights abuses. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Open will have to find a new face for 2020. They might find one in another ASU product. “Now that Jon Rahm, who also played at Arizona State, is up to the No. 3 ranking in the world, it wouldn’t surprise me if he moves to number one within the next year,” Davis said. “He’s that good. So now maybe the ASU fans have a new hero to cheer for.”

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CAVE CREEK – Although the rain has been a welcomed sight in the Town of Cave Creek this winter, unfortunately the added precipitation also brings fire threats in the form of a small, yellow flower known as Globe Chamomile. Globe Chamomile, which is an invasive weed, is also referred to as Stinknet because of the vile smell that eminates from its lacey leaves and causes severe allergy problems. Regrettably, the smell is not the only problem with this weed. Because Globe Chamomile is so prolific, in the last few years it has infested the regional area, and this “cute” flower has taken over yards, parks, medians, open desert spaces, and any other inch

of soil it can lay root in. The blanket of yellow will eventually dry out with the warm weather, leaving behind an abundant fire fuel in its place. The Town has already been taking a proactive approach to controlling the spread of Globe Chamomile reducing fire risks by applying pre-emergent near Town guardrails and in medians. The pre-emergent stops the plant’s seed from germinating, preventing it from blooming and spreading the hundreds of seeds present in each flower; which proliferates the infestation. The Cave Creek’s Public Works Department is working diligently to use the preemergent before the invasive weed and fire hazard blooms,

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and is currently in the process of applying it to the medians on Carefree Highway and Cave Creek Road. Additionally, Schoolhouse, Spur Cross, Fleming Springs, and Highland roads, as well as Galloway Drive and 32nd Street’s shoulders are slated to be treated next. The Town has seen success in using pre-emergents as a way to prevent the blooming and spread of Globe Chamomile, and the method has become more effective as it is applied regularly year after year. The Town of Cave Creek is urging residents to be proactive in managing this invasive weed

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NORTHEAST VALLEY (Dec. 9, 2019) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; When Abrazo Scottsdale Campus opened its operating rooms for the public to see the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surgical robots and meet its surgeons, hundreds from the community turned out to learn about the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transformation into a leading surgical hospital. Presentations were set up in the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operating rooms with surgeons speaking about each robotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capabilities, followed by time for hands-on demonstrations for hospital visitors. The hands-on experience was an eye-opener for many and changed perceptions about the hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The event was a tremendous success, attracting more than 500 community members into the hospital operating rooms,â&#x20AC;? said Ed Staren, the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interim CEO. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Visitors saw the robotic technology used for knee, hip, spine and general surgery, and learned about the technology directly from the nine surgeons who use the robots to perform cases. Participant feedback was overwhelmingly positive.â&#x20AC;? Although the hospital has served the Northeast Valley for more than 35 years, the event transformed the perception of the hospital for a longtime neighbor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He commented,

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You Can’t Use Up Creativity BY SHEA STANFIELD

Maya Angelou observed, “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more your have.” These words of wisdom could have been the anchor philosophy for local jewelry artist Eileen Schnog’s journey through life and her art. Eileen grew up in Pottstown, PA, a small town not far from Valley Forge and Philadelphia. Her large creative Italian family was full of artisans proud of their ‘old country’ roots and their heritage in producing top quality products in every medium. Eileen’s father was one of Pennsylvania’s most gifted woodworkers, cabinetmakers and metal smiths, as well as, his daughter’s most influential mentor. Eileen credits him with her strong work ethic, eye for quality, and encouraging her creative expression through the arts. Eileen’s initial interest was in 2-dementional design working in oils, pastels, pen and ink, and etching. She attend Anvil Studio

of Fine Arts in Pottstown, PA intending to move forward with her art, but decided to pursue a medical career as a Medical Technologist instead. Eileen married and soon became a mother to 3 children. By 1978, Eileen decided to expand her medical career by attending Hahnemann University in Philadelphia to become a Physician’s Assistant. The decision uniquely qualified her for work in the field of Medical Oncology and Hematology. An opportunity opened, in 1994, for Eileen to join a friend in his medical oncology practice in Phoenix, which resulted in the family moving to Arizona. By that time the children were grown and Eileen began to rethink the place artistic creativity would have in her future. Scottsdale Community College became Eileen’s destination for art classes, studying under well-respected metal smith instructor, Tipton

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silver/bronze flatware sure to dazzle dinner guests with their quality of craftsman ship and originality in design. Eileen is a member of the Sonoran Arts League and participates in the Hidden in the

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New River Retiree Brings Santa Claus to Life BY TRACY DEMETROPOLIS STAFF WRITER

NEW RIVER - If you want to find the real Santa Claus this Christmas, the North Pole may not be the best place to look. Instead, try Walmart, Fry’s or Safeway stores in Anthem. If your timing is right, New River resident Jim French, aka “Christmas Jim,” may be standing outside one of these businesses handing out small toys and candy canes to every child he sees. “Santa is a beloved person who brings joy to the world. That’s what I try to do,” French said. French has been playing Santa Claus in New River and Anthem since he retired several years ago. The weekend after Thanksgiving French pulls out his Santa suit, hat and toy bag before heading to Anthem. While he would prefer to travel in a sleigh pulled by eight reindeer, French said a car is the most practical form of transportation in the desert. The money to pay for the gifts comes mainly out of his own pocket, French said. Occasionally he receives cash from a friend or neighbor to help him buy even more toys and candy. “They’re not huge toys – balls, frisbees, baseballs – but children are just so happy to get something, even if it’s small. I instinctively know what toy a child wants,” French said. Last year, French said he handed out hundreds of toys and candy canes to children and a few adults. He plans to hand out toys and candy canes through December 25.

Jim French hopes to make Christmas brighter for children big and small. photo by Jim French

“I do this out of love for children,” French said. “It’s the best feeling in the world to make a child happy.” French said that although he grew up poor, his parents never let him know it; there were always presents under the family Christmas tree. To put parents at ease about their children accepting presents from someone they don’t know, French said he applied for and obtained an Arizona Department of Public Safety fingerprint clearance card, which teachers, real estate agents and other professionals obtain to show they do not have a criminal history. While French said he employs one elf named Otto, he generally works alone. French’s wife, Linda, is the unofficial Mrs.

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from their properties, helping reduce the fire risks in Town by using a pre-emergent to stop it from blooming and spreading. A pre-emergent is your best friend in dealing with weeds as they do not typically kill established, native plants, but rather it stops seeds from germinating. There are many different types and brands of pre-emergents, and it is best for residents to speak with their landscapers or pest control professionals about the best option for their property. However, in general Cimazine or Pendimethalin are some of the best options for natural desert landscape. It is important to apply the pre-emergent now, or as soon as possible before the Globe Chamomile blooms. You can put pre-emergent down anytime of the year, but the key to achieving the best results is to ensure that it is properly watered in, or apply it 24-hours before at least an inch of rain occurs. The effectiveness of the pre-emergent lasts approximately six months and should be applied to properties two to three times a year. For residents who are unable to stop Globe Chamomile from blooming and spreading on their properties this spring, it is recommended that people manually remove the weed by mowing it down or pulling it to reduce fire risks this season. There are chemical options

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What started with a mystical jungle board game in the ‘90s, then reinvented to an adventure video game for a new modern audience, the mischievous “Jumanji” continues to play its wicked games with a group of young people who narrowly escape being entrapped inside it forever in “Jumanji: The Next Level”. The sequel to the 2017 reboot, directed again by Jake Kasdan, continues the adventure with the same cast, adding three new players to the mix with the grumpy duo of Danny DeVito

and Danny Glover and a thieving in-game burglar played by Awkwafina, and much of the same thematic adventure storytelling that made the 2017 film such a hit with audiences. The young group of friends who barely escaped Jumanji have returned to normal life, graduating high school and moving to different colleges, though they still remain close friends after their video game adventure. Spencer (Alex Wolff) however is having trouble adjusting in New York city after leaving his larger-than-life video

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Monte’s Rating: 3.00 out of 5.00 bad guy known here as Jurgen the Brutal (Rory McCann) and allowing the lone female actioner Ruby Roundhouse (Karen Gillan) more time to lead the group. Also, a nice narrative touch found in a body of water that allows the video game characters to switch avatar personalities provides the funniest moments in the film. Still, this doesn’t prevent “Jumanji: The Next Level” from

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