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Fire season is off to a busy start already, including close calls in New River, Prescott

An abandonded campfire on the Maricopa Trail. Thousands of homes were located north of the fire in New River near Circle Mountain Road.

Photo by Brent Fenton/Courtesy of DMFM

Lake Pleasant: Diver goes missing, suicidal man with rifle shuts down park over weekend

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NEW RIVER – The wet winter and heavy rains brought an amazing superbloom to the Sonoran Desert, but it’s not all daisies anymore now that wildfire season is upon us.

Because when the blooms fade, yesterday’s flower fields transform into a tinder box that is a ticking time bomb just waiting for a spark to ignite brush or wildfire. This year’s fire season is already off to a strong start in Arizona, with

PEORIA – A man threatening suicide while wielding a rifle in the desert area near the entrance of the Lake Pleasant Regional Park caused officials to close the main north park entrances around noon on May 5, according to Peoria Police Department.

From noon to 6 p.m.

Maricopa County Park officials say park entrance to Lake Pleasant remained closed along with nearby roadways in both directions in cooperation with local law enforcement trying to locate the distressed man.

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“This male had a rifle and out of a concern for the safety of the public traffic was closed in both directions in and out of the lake,” Peoria Police Officer Brandon Sheffert stated in an email to The Foothills Focus.

“We utilized negation and our SWAT team to detain the subject and transport him to the hospital for treatment.”

The Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Office, the Arizona Department of Public Safety and Glendale Police Department

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Valley of the Sun YMCA to offer 2,000 Letter carriers come together to help ‘stamp out free swim lessons for two weeks in May hunger’ during food drive PHOENIX – The largest single-day food drive in the United States – one which helps St. Mary’s Food Bank and other Arizona Food Banks stocked during the long, hot summer – turns 27 years old in 2019.

And it all takes place at your mailbox.

On Saturday, May 11, over 230,000 letter carriers nationwide, including over 5,000 here in Arizona will be picking up canned food donations on their regular mail routes during the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) “Stamp out Hunger” Food Drive.

PHOENIX – As part of National Water Safety Month, the Valley of the Sun YMCA will offer two weeks of free swim lessons to the first 2,000 registrants at the 13 Valley of the Sun YMCA pools the weeks of May 13-23.

Registration is now open and must be done in person at a local branch. Lessons are open to non-swimmers from 6 months of age to adults.

The free swim lessons are part of the Y’s Safety Around Water program, which is designed to teach non-swimmers survival skills and engage and educate

This drive began right here in Arizona more than 40 years ago.

In 1976, Phoenix land Glendale letter carriers from NALC Branch 576 began picking up food donations in their own pickup trucks for St. Mary’s Food Bank. That soon evolved into a national effort that has collected more than a 1.5 billion pounds over the last 24 years for Americans suffering from food insecurity.

Last year the drive collected more than two million pounds of food in Arizona,

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Local YMCA's around the Phoenix Valley will be giving away free swim lessons for the first 2,000 registrants from May 13-23.

Photo courtesy of Valley of the Sun YMCA

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the Maricopa County Parks and Phoenix Parks and Recreation already implementing its fire ban on May 1.

“Given the abundance of rain we’ve received this year, we’ve had an outstanding wildflower season. Unfortunately, as the blooms and brush die off and dry out, the parks are left with dangerous levels of fuel loads on the ground that can ignite a wildfire with just a small spark,” R.J. Cardin, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Director said.

The fire ban includes the use of campfires, fire pits and charcoal grills. Park visitors will still be permitted to use gas/propane grills in designated areas like ramadas, semi-developed and developed camping sites.

“As a land manager, we believe the decision to implement sooner rather than later is the responsible thing to do to ensure park visitor and park resource safety,” said Cardin.

That ban also includes campfires along the shoreline at Lake Pleasant Regional Park due to higher than usual water levels and dried brush along the shoreline. Any violations of the fire ban can result in a citation, according to Maricopa Parks.

Smoking in Maricopa Parks is permitted but discouraged, and cigarettes need to be properly extinguished and thrown in a garbage receptacle.

However, smoking in Phoenix Parks is not prohibited during the fire ban while you are in an enclosed vehicle. Smokers are asked to practice extreme caution and dispose material in

their vehicle’s ashtray, according to Gregg Bach a spokesman for Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department.

Bach recommends that residents living near the borders of City of Phoenix’s parks and preserves should remove any dried brush, shrubs, weeds, grass or trees surrounding their property.

“By creating this 10-foot ‘buffer zone,’ residents can help to protect their homes from brush fires in the adjacent preserve,” Bach said. “Preserve neighbors also should check irrigation lines and pool backflush hoses to ensure that water is not seeping into the preserve.”

And indeed, there already has been some close calls with brush fires over the last few weeks in New River and Prescott, exemplifying the need for rural residents to create a defensible buffer zone in case of a fire.

Last week Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical (DMFM) units were dispatched to a campfire that had not been properly extinguished along the Maricopa Trail about two miles east of the Andy Kunasek Trailhead in New River.

The area was remote, so DMFM firefighters could only get the truck less than a mile to the fire’s location. Crews extinguished the remaining of the fire by hiking out to the locations with bladder bags and hand tools.

“The fire was in a very bad area, and we were fortunate that we did not have a significant wildfire as a result of it,” DMFM’s Public Information Officer Brent Fenton said.

He believes the fire was probably left by a transient and not a camper.

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Just north of where the fire was, is thousands of homes off of Circle Mountain Road,” Fenton said. “Fortunately, a vigilant hiker located the fire and called 911 and avoided a potentially catastrophic event.”

DMFM is cautioning residents in the area to not have a fire for any reason due to strong fire conditions.

“We recommend at minimum, a 30-feet clearing surrounding any structure and making sure that there is no debris piles or wood piles next to the home,” Fenton explained.

“Ideally, clearing 100-feet around your home or property is the best for protection from the effects of wildfires.”

On May 5, about three acres of ponderosa pine and chaparral forest burned approximately seven mile south of Prescott near Mount Tritle. The fire was extinguished by the Prescott National Forest Engines, the Prescott Hotshots, a Type 3 Helicopter, Groom Creek Fire Department and the Yavapai County Sheriff ’s Office direction traffic.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

A date for when the City of Phoenix and Maricopa County will lift the fire ban has not been announced yet. Also, residents should expect National Forests to announce fire restrictions and bans in the upcoming weeks.

These are the Maricopa County parks affected by the fire ban:

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Pictured: The area where the abandoned fire was located and extinguished by Daisy Mountain firefighters last weekend.

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Adobe Dam Regional Park

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Buckeye Hills Regional Park

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Cave Creek Regional Park

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Estrella Mountain Regional Park

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Hasssayampa River Preserve

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These are the City of Phoenix parks and preserves affected by the fire ban: •

Camelback Mountain

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Deems Hills Recreation Area

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Papago Park

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Lake Pleasant Regional Park

Phoenix Mountains Park and Recreation Area

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Phoenix Mountains Preserve

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McDowell Mountain Regional Park

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Phoenix Sonoran Preserve

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San Tan Mountain Regional Park

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North Mountain Park

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Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area

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Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area

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South Mountain Park/ Preserve.

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Usery Mountain Regional Park

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Vulture Mountains Recreation Area

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White Tank Mountain Regional Park

The ban does not apply to traditional city parks For questions regarding the fire ban, call the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department at 602-506-2930, or visit maricopacountyparks.net.

No sparks: Tow chains, underinflated tires can cause wildfires PHOENIX – Summer is right around the corner, and with it comes an increased risk of wildfires along state highways caused by motorists dragging chains, driving on underinflated tires and tossing cigarettes.

Fires along highways not only put people and property at risk but can cause long backups and even extended closures.

Last June, the 377 Fire in

Navajo County started when dragging metal on a trailer sparked several fires along 24 miles of State Route 377 between Heber-Overgaard and Holbrook. Those fires grew into a 5,000-acre wildfire that closed the highway for four days and prompted evacuations.

“Simple tasks like properly inflating your tires and taking a moment to make sure nothing

is dragging on your vehicle or trailer can significantly reduce the risk of creating sparks that can cause wildfires,” said Dallas Hammit, the Arizona Department of Transportation’s state engineer and deputy director for transportation.

“One act of carelessness, like tossing a lit cigarette out the window, can potentially burn thousands of acres.”

According to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, dragging chains is one of the main causes of fires along highways.

“Roadside fires continue to be one of the biggest causes of Arizona's wildfires every year, especially on heavily traveled highways like Interstates 10 and 17. A majority of these roadside fires are preventable, yet they

continue to happen,” said Tiffany Davila, public affairs officer for the Department of Forestry and Fire Management.

“Please do your part to help keep wildfire activity low this summer. Before traveling, ensure tow chains are secure and your vehicle is properly serviced. We all need to do our part.”

For more information visit wildlandfire.az.gov.

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Rio Vista Village Planning Committee meeting regarding Riverview Development PHOENIX – On Tuesday May 14, at 6 p.m. at the A.C. Beuf Community Center, 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road the City of Phoenix Rio Vista Village Planning Committee will hold a public meeting. There will be a presentation, discussion and possible vote from the committee about the rezoning request (Z-90-18-1) proposed for the Riverview home development located at the northwest corner of 43rd Avenue and Circle Mountain Road. The committee may vote on whether or not to recommend the rezoning request to the Phoenix Planning Commission, which will consider the request on June 6.

Planned Unit Development (PUD) applicant’s narratives and staff reports, currently in the hearing process are available online at our website: https:// www.phoenix.gov/pdd/pz/ pzservices/pud-cases.

For further information contact Kaelee Wilson with the Phoenix Planning Department at 602264-7696 or visit Phoenix.gov/ villages/Rio-Vista.

Youth for Troops: Disneyland Park Hopper raffle ANTHEM – Win one of 5 Disneyland Park Hopper Fun Packs by entering in Youth for Troops Freedom Isn’t Free Community Service Event.

Each Fun Pack includes four single day Disneyland Park Hopper tickets valued between $588 and $740. All five drawings will occur on July 14 at the event and tickets are $20 each.

Only 500 tickets were printed so get yours soon!

Tickets can be purchased by emailing Youth for Troops, attending any of their events, or stop by Denny's in Anthem to get your tickets and thank you gift, which is a free Coola Suncare package. Each ticket purchased will send once care package.

For more information email:Youth4Troops@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page.

Community Service events with Youth for Troops ANTHEM – Join Youth for Troops for this family-friendly event on Monday, May 13, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Outlets of Anthem in community room 360, 4250 W. Anthem Way. The organization will be creating care packages for deployed troops every month on the second Monday.

Youth for Troops and Daisy Mountain Veterans invite all ages to help make plastic mats on the third Tuesday each month from 6:30-8 p.m. upstairs in the Anthem Civic Building. This month it will take place on May 21.

For more information email:Youth4Troops@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page.

Open Conversation with County Chairman, Supervisor Gates NEW RIVER – The next open conversation with Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, Bill Gates of District 3, is on May 21 from noon to 1 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Daisy Mountain Fire Department, 1120 W. Desert Hills Drive in New River. The meetings take place on the third Tuesday of the month, with no meeting in July and August.

For more information call 602506-7562 or email: District3@mail. maricopa.gov.

Upcoming NRDHCA meetings ANTHEM – The New River Desert Hills Community Association (NRDHCA) will have two meeting in May. On May 10, from 9-10 a.m. Ryan Boyd from the Legislation Assessor’s Office and Lesley Kratz the assistant chief deputy of the assessor’s office will speak.

The Representatives Town Hall Meeting takes place at 3701 W. Anthem Way. There is no cost to attend.

On May 14, from 7-8:30 p.m. NRDHCA will hold a community meeting at the Crossroads Fellowship Church, 42425 N. New River Road.

The speaker will be Brian

McQuiston, the owner of Plumbing Masters. There is not cost to attend the meeting.

For more information visit NRDHCA.org or email: mail@ NRDHCA.com.

May events at New River Senior Center NEW RIVER – Here are the upcoming events at the New River Senior Center. Lunch is available, with one day advance notice, for a 5$ donation. On May 13, at 10 a.m. is Corky Ogletree, who will be playing Country Music on the guitar. It is Ogletree’s first time playing at the center, so come and support the talent. On May 14, come make milk jug planters, please bring a plastic milk jug. On May 15, from 8:30 a.m. is Yoga with Henderly Ramsey. On May 20, at 6 p.m. is chair and standing yoga. Everyone and every age welcome. May 22, at 10 a.m. is Music with Jerry Cotter – all kinds of music. On May 28, there will be a gourd workshop to make ornaments – time to think about Christmas.

The center is looking for someone to lead a senior evening exercise class such as Zumba, Jazzercise or any others. Contact the center if you are interested.

Exercise is available on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 9:30am. Craft classes are available every Tuesday at 9am. Thursdays are game days – Farkle, Yahtzee, cards and more starts at 9am. Rides to and from the senior center every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Home delivered meals are also available for the seniors too ill to leave their homes and come to the center.

The New River Senior Center is located at 48606 N. 17th Avenue, in the Kiwanis Community Park, and is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to everyone in the surrounding area. More information is available by phone at 623-4650367, emailing: newriversrctr@ hotmail.com, or by checking out the New River Senior Center Facebook page. The center is funded in part by Area Agency on Aging, Region one, Inc and is sponsored by the Kiwanis of New River.

Used book sale at North Valley Regional Library ANTHEM – On Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. the Friends of the North Valley Regional Library will sponsor the quarterly sale of hundreds of books, audio books, CDs and DVDs for all ages. It is open to the public with low prices.

North Valley Regional Library is located at 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway.

EPCOR holding community meeting about interim rates ANTHEM – EPCOR will host a community meeting at the Anthem Civic Building May 9, at 6 p.m. to explain the interim rate changes, the impact to Anthem ratepayers, and next steps.

For more information visit OnlineAtAnthem.com.

Annual Boulder Creek HS golf fundraiser ANTHEM – Boulder Creek High School’s football team is holding its annual golf fundraiser on May 11, at the Anthem Country Club Persimmon course, 2708 W. Anthem Club Drive. The tournament starts at noon with a Shotgun Start.

The cost is $125 per player, $100 for hole sponsorship, and $500 for team sponsorship. Register today to support the local jaguars football team.

To register or for more information email: BCJaguarsFootball@gmail. com, or call Orlando Huddleston at 602-575-1309.

North Valley Christian Academy announces meal plans for 2019-2020 ANTHEM – The North Valley Christian Academy announced today that it is participating in the National School Lunch Program fro the remainder of the current school year, and will contion for the 2019-2020 school year. The program will offer healthy and nutritious lunch meals consistent with better nutrition and eating habits.

For more information on the program call Denyse Morice at 623551-3454 or email: DenyseM@ northvalleyca.org.

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community events Cave Creek Museum upcoming events CAVE CREEK – On Saturday, May 11, at 1:30 p.m. The Cave Creek Museum (CCM) will have the Golden Reef Stamp Mill Run and it is FREE to attend. Come watch the Golden Reef Stamp Mill in operation.

It will be crushing gold bearing ore mined at its original location on the back of nearby Continental Mountain.

On Sunday, May 19, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. join CCM for Animal Adventures, which is a FREE event. Join Wildman Phil in a presentation like none you’ve ever seen! Learn about animals from around the world, and those in our backyard.

Note: This is the 3rd Sunday!

2nd Sundays @ CCM take place every second Sunday at 2pm, except for this one!

Participating children will create CCM Passports that will be stamped at each event.

Collect at least five stamps over the 2018-2019 season to get a special gift from CCM. On Friday, May 31, is the last opportunity to visit the Cave Creek Museum before the end of the 2018-2019 Season. Cave Creek Museum volunteers will spend the summer renewing old and developing new exhibits for next year. Hours are 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

CCM is located at 6140 Skyline Drive. For more information call 480-488-2764 or visit cavecreekmuseum.org. CCM Hours: Weds/Thurs/Sat/Sun: 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Fri: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

General Admission: $7 Adults / $5 Seniors / $5 Student / Children Under 5 are Free.

Scottsdale Philharmonic announces Free concert SCOTTSDALE — The Scottsdale Philharmonic has announced the program for

its next free classical music concert on Sunday, May 19. The concert runs from 4-6 p.m. at the Scottsdale Bible Church, 7601 E. Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale.

The May 19th concert presents the music of Gershwin and Strauss, and a guest appearance by the Fred Astaire Dancers. Doors open at 3 p.m. for each concert, and free parking is available Sign up for email notifications of all the free concerts at ScottsdalePhilharmonic.com. For a $15 tax-deductible donation, attendees can have a VIP preferred seat—payable on the website.

Camp Kierland, summer staycations SCOTTSDALE — A nod to the nostalgic camp days rejoiced by the kid in all of us, paired with a celebration of the Grand Canyon National Park’s centennial anniversary, Camp Kierland offers a summerlong exploration series led by the resort’s FUN team camp counselors.

On summer Saturdays campgoers may enjoy river and water activities such as rafting and kayaking, a craft cabin with sleep-away-camp favorites, stargazing and unlimited campfire s’mores with roasting to musical entertainment. Plus, FlowRider Surf Camp will be available all summer long, and fun in the sun continues with Lazy River floating, rides down the 110-foot waterslide, choreographed Flow Shows, a poolside DJ, games, savory scout-inspired cuisine, s’mores cocktails and more. Plus, renew at Agave, The Arizona Spa, enjoy fun in the sun at the Adventure Water Park and play The Westin Kierland Golf Club’s 27 holes.

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County Coffee with Chairman Gates, Phoenix Mayor Gallego PHOENIX – On Thursday, June 6, from 8 to 9 a.m.

Maricopa County Chairman Bill Gates will have special guest Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego for County Coffee.

It will take place at North Mountain Brewing , 522 E. Dunlap Road in Phoenix. There will be no meeting in July and August for summer break.

For more information call 602506-7562 or email: District3@mail. maricopa.gov.

AARP will be presenting a Smart Driver class PHOENIX – The AARP Smart Driver Class at the Deer Valley Senior Living, 20221 North 29th Ave in Phoenix will take place on May 15, at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is a four-hour course and the cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for all others. Cash/check only please.

Many insurance companies will provide a discount for those who complete this course.

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PEORIA – The city of Peoria is once again partnering with the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) to kick off the Heat Relief Network.

This program creates awareness of the dangers from extreme heat, coordinates resources and provides maps of the Heat Relief Network resources for those in need during the summer months. The ultimate goal of the Heat Relief Network is to prevent heat-related deaths.

The city is encouraging people to donate bottled water to the Development Community Services Building (DCSB), Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the summer.

The DCSB is located at 9875 N. 85th Avenue.

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I know abstract landscape artist Claudia Hartley, who lives in Cottonwood and she is a talent to behold. Red mountains, maybe blue trees, her work will thrill your senses.

Like them, I love to paint!

As a child my parents would make my brother and me “touch up” the white picket fence around our house. Which meant an entire fresh coat of paint.

My brother hated it, so he

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assisted Peoria Police with various aspects of the incident.

“We appreciate the public’s understanding and patience as we dealt with this potentially violent encounter,” Sheffert said.

Law enforcement officials are also trying to recover the body of a missing diver that never resurfaced at Lake Pleasant this weekend. The missing adult man was diving with two other people on the afternoon of Saturday, May 4, when he never resurfaced, according to local news outlets.

The Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Office (MCSO) Lake Patrol had divers in the water on May 6, and were assisted by Commercial Divers

usually ran off and left me to complete the task. Something great about seeing immediate results, being outside, listening to the birds and then getting a dollar for my efforts.

So, Sunday I headed out to paint 300 feet of white rail horse fencing. I started early and it was a beautiful day.

A neighbor walked by and gave me a few pointers (use a mitt).

A sheriff drove up and said it looked like fun. I handed him a paint brush and said, “fun is waiting for you.” He laughed and said he dare not splatter paint on his uniform (excuses).

A teenager on a horse rode by and said she thought the fencing would look better a tan color (too late).

Geez, what happened to the “Tom Sawyer” effect of having a bunch of people pitch in and help?

I did have time to reflect, no phone ringing. I thought of my mother for about 50 feet of painting. She loved to sit out on the patio and watch me do things. Often shouting out words of encouragement.

The next 100 feet I was in the “painting trance,” where the mind wanders, and the swish of the brush back and forth becomes a steady drumbeat.

My big brown horse, Baxter, watches me from afar. No worries about him coming over to the fence-line because he is old, arthritic and barely walks.

Wait, what I am seeing? Is that Baxter loping over to my freshly painted 3-rail fence?

From my side, I drop everything and rush over, but he is already at the fence, taking a whiff and then turning sideways pressing his 1,200-pound body up against the wet paint.

Nooo! I wave my hat at him.

Go away bad horse!

He looks at me annoyed and then turns around and presses his other side against the wet rails. My horse looks like a zebra!

A great artist said that there are “moments” when a brush, paint and a blank canvas can be “transforming” and take one to the “next level.”

Dear Readers, I had that “moment.”

Last week, while painting, I was “taken” to the next level.

Something special happened.

An artist was born. Want proof ? Come on over and look at my masterpiece. A perfectly striped horse!

Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local realtor. Have a story or a comment? You can email Judy at judy@judybluhm.com.

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At the time this was written the body had not been recovered and the victim’s name was not yet released.

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Should you borrow from your 401(k)?

PROVIDED BY: SARAH FINELLI

If you work for a business that offers a 401(k) plan, consider yourself fortunate, because a 401(k), with its tax advantages and variety of investment options, is a great way to save for retirement. But what if you need to tap in to your plan before you

retire? Is it a good idea to borrow from your 401(k)?

To begin with, you need to determine if a loan is even available. You can only borrow from your 401(k) if you’re still working for the company that offers the plan, but even so, you’ll have to check with your human resources area to determine if loans are allowed. If they are, you’ll want to weigh the pros and cons before taking action.

On the “pro” side, it’s pretty easy to get a 401(k) loan – there’s no formal loan application and no minimum credit score required. Plus, you’re only borrowing from yourself, and you can generally repay the loan with automatic paycheck deductions, typically over a five-year period.

However, you’ll also encounter some “cons” when taking out a 401(k) loan,

particularly concerning taxes. If you had not borrowed from your 401(k), the money you took out could have been growing on a tax-deferred basis, assuming you used pre-tax dollars to fund your plan, and your withdrawals will only be taxed once. But when you borrow from your plan, you will have to repay it, along with interest, with money you’ve earned – and been taxed on – and then, when you withdraw it later, you’ll pay taxes on it again.

Furthermore, if you leave your employer before fully repaying your loan, the outstanding balance likely will be taxable, although you may have a grace period in which to pay it off and avoid taxes.

And perhaps even more important, taking money from your 401(k), even if you repay it later, will almost certainly slow the growth potential of your account – which, in plain terms,

YCSO introduces new Silent Witness tip system that is now available on your smart phone PRESCOTT – Yavapai Silent Witness now has a new online tip system which allows anonymous tipsters to deliver tips in three different ways. It’s the tipsters’ choice.

They can deliver their tip the traditional way by calling 1-800-932-3232, go to www. p3tips.com/979, or they can download the P3 app to their mobile devices and send tips from their phone.

The system also allows the tipster to send photos, videos or audio files along with their tips if they choose.

The advantage of the web app and the mobile app is that the administrator can ask questions of the tipster online to clarify the information.

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means you may have less money available for retirement.

Of course, if you encounter an emergency, and you have nowhere else to turn, you may need to borrow from your 401(k). And some plans allow hardship withdrawals for medical expenses and other needs, although you’ll still be taxed on the amount you withdraw.

But you’d probably be better off if you can prepare, well in advance, for situations in which you need immediate access to a sizable sum.

One way of doing this is to build an emergency fund containing six months’ to a year’s worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid, low-risk account. You also might find some resources in the part of your investment portfolio held outside your 401(k).

For example, you can always

withdraw contributions to a Roth IRA without incurring taxes (although the earnings on these contributions could be taxable if you take the money out before you’re 59½ and you’ve had your account less than five years).

In any case, you work hard to build your 401(k) – so, no matter where you are in life, think carefully about how you will use the money.

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Peoria breaks ground on Paloma Community Park, set to be completed by the summer of 2020 PEORIA – On Tuesday, April 30, officials from the City of Peoria and Maricopa County gathered for a ground breaking ceremony, kicking off the construction of the eagerly-anticipated Paloma Community Park.

“Quality parks enrich our community and contribute to the sense of fulfilment and enjoyment that makes our city such a wonderful place to live,” said Mayor Cathy Carlat.

The 85 acres of initial park development will include: tournament grade baseball and soccer fields; multi-use open turf; a fishing lake; multi-generational inclusive playgrounds and splash pad; group and individual picnic ramadas; a multi-cell dog park; lighted pickleball courts; and supporting park maintenance; restroom; and concessions buildings.

“A lot of care has gone in to ensuring Paloma Community Park serves our residents to the fullest, and I can’t wait until this incredible space is filled with family and friends who are enjoying this park and the beautiful Sonoran Desert around it,” Carlat said.

The park will include numerous hard and soft surface walking loops, and a trailhead for access to Peoria's Westwing Mountain trail system. Future trail connectivity into the larger New River open space is already in the planning stages.

The park will be located east of Lake Pleasant Parkway just south of the Loop 303 on land owned by Maricopa County Flood Control District and managed by the city through an inter-governmental agreement between the two entities.

“Maricopa County is proud to partner with Peoria to allow common sense, recreational use of flood control land that also maintains the integrity and function of New River Dam,” said Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman, who represents this area and the rest of District 4.

Construction of phase one is set to be completed in Summer of 2020.

“Peoria is committed to providing balanced amenities across the city and citizen input is critical to that balance. I strongly encourage everyone to stay involved with this project as it moves

Pictured: Local representatives from Maricopa County and the City of Peoria officially broke ground for Paloma Park in Peoria on April 30.

(Photo courtesy of City of Peoria)

into phase two,” Peoria Councilmember Binsbacher said.

Potential amenities for the second phase of the park may include: additional lighted ball fields; walking trails; interpretive trails; “all-wheels”

skate and bike court; equestrian trailhead; multi-purpose fields; and additional parking and restrooms.

The approximate size of the park will be 120 acres when both phases are completed. A public engagement process will

accompany the final design concepts for phase two.

Binsbacher went on to say, “Paloma Park is another testament to the exceptional quality of life in Peoria and will be enjoyed by residents now and for generations to come.”

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The council voted unanimously to appoint Denette Dunn to the position, who was sworn in at the end of the meeting.

“Peoria is proud of the cohesiveness of our city council,” said Mayor Cathy Carlat. “Welcoming Denette Dunn is only going to enhance the way that we serve our community and I’m pleased to welcome her to Peoria city council.”

Dunn and Eric Gagomiros both submitted vacancy applications by the April 26 deadline.

The application included questions about work, education and volunteer experience as well as issues facing Peoria.

During the special session, each candidate had three minutes to present a prepared statement to council. Each councilmember then had the opportunity to ask questions of the candidate.

After a brief deliberation, council provided feedback on their decisions and then voted unanimously to appoint Dunn.

Denette Dunn brings with her experience in business management, marketing and communications.

In addition, she has served on the planning and zoning commission since fall 2018.

Dunn listed water conservation, public transportation and street maintenance as the three

top issues facing the city.

“It is such an honor to be appointed to this important position, and I look forward to serving Pine District residents and working together with our entire city council to help shape Peoria’s future,” Dunn said.

Dunn will serve as an interim councilmember until a special election is held on August 27, 2019.

Dunn, Gagomiros and a third candidate, Randal Rains, have submitted letters of intent to run for the seat during the upcoming special election.

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Riverview development could move forward in rezoning process at upcoming Rio Vista Village Planning Committee on May 14

The conceptual site plan for the Riverview Development.

Image courtesy of El Dorado Holdings

BY TARA ALATORRE

PHOENIX – The proposed Riverview housing development located near west Anthem could move forward in the rezoning process with the City of Phoenix, which would reduce the housing density from about one home per three acres to three homes per acre making the way for 170 new homes.

The City of Phoenix Rio Vista Village Planning Committee (RVVPC) will hear a presentation from on March 14, at 6 p.m. by El Dorado Holdings, the developer seeking to rezone the 55 of its 160-acres on the northwest corner of 43rd Avenue and Circle Mountain Road. After the presentation there will be public comments and a possible recommendation from RVVPC. Although RVVPC, which is comprised of residents and are appointed by the city, does not have any decision-making power it does provide guidance on local issues providing recommendations to the Phoenix Planning Commission.

The Phoenix Planning Commission will consider this rezoning request on June 6, where it will move on seeking final approval from the city

council.

The development has been mostly opposed by residents from Anthem and New River because of concerns over traffic, safety issues, obstructed views and increased housing density impeding on rural lifestyles and flooding.

El Dorado conducted a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA), which had to be updated this April when the developers were made aware that Caurus Academy would be building a middle and high school campus adjacent to the proposed Riverview development.

If the rezoning request is approved El Dorado anticipates it will generate approximately 1,694 weekday daily trips, with 125 trips occurring in the morning peak hour and 169 trips occurring the evening peak hour by 2020, according to the TIA obtained by The Foothills Focus.

The intersection of 43rd Avenue and Anthem Way is expected to operate at low levels of service in the morning peak hour even without the Riverview development. While the intersection of 43rd Avenue and Old West Trail will see adverse effects with low levels

of service on the westbound approach during the evening peak hour due to the subdivision, according to the TIA findings.

“When minor roads intersect with major roads, it is common for the minor approaches to experience delay,” El Dorado’s Vice President Linda Cheney stated in an email. “Additionally, the threshold for a level of service [E] is 35 seconds per vehicle at unsignalized intersections, meaning that this movement is just past this threshold and no mitigation needs to be applied at this time.”

El Dorado Holdings is also recommending dual southbound left turn lanes be installed at 43rd Avenue and Anthem Way to lessen delays on the southbound approach during peak hours at the intersection and increasing the light cycle length from 70 to 100 seconds.

In addition, putting a portion of the subdivision in the New River’s wash was the biggest concern for residents living in homes that border the proposed development, voicing concerns at community meetings about increased water and flow levels during flash flooding.

Thirteen acres of the subdivision is in a floodplain and El Dorado Holdings must receive approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to get what is known as a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR). A LOMR effectively modifies a flood boundary.

“This wash gets running devastatingly, and you’re going to build 170 homes and that’s really sad,” Deborah Harper said, an Anthem resident who lives in Arroyo Grande, which borders the southwest side of the Riverview property.

However, Ed Bull, a representative of El Dorado Holdings has repeatedly assured residents that the development can withstand a 500-year flood event and will not affect existing homes.

“It is a very common process to build on floodplains,” Bull said. “The foundation is

being set at about the 500-year floodplain, and they won’t have to pay for flood insurance if approved ultimately by FEMA,” Bull said at the meeting.

He also noted at the RVVPC on April 9, that the 71 percent of the total parcel owned, which is a total of 160-acres, will be undeveloped, which is to mitigate floodway issues and provide open space for the community.

Bull told residents at the last RVVPC in April, “We have listened an we have done our best to respond.”

The Rio Vista Planning Committee meeting takes place on May 14, at 6 p.m. at the A.C. Beuf Community Center, 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road in North Phoenix. For more information call Kaelee Wilson at 602-264-7696. To view a complete copy of the TIA visit The FoothillsFocus.com.

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collecting more than 70 million pounds nationwide.

Throughout the week leading up to the food drive, local letter carriers will be dropping off reminder post cards and special grocery bags to both city and rural residents’ mailboxes.

The letter carriers encourage those who can help to fill the bags, or any other grocery bag, with nonperishable food items and leave them by their

Facebook.com/TheFoothillsFocus mailboxes on the morning of Saturday, May 11. Your letter carrier will do the rest, making sure the food gets to the one in five Arizonans – and one in four children – dealing with hunger issues in our state.

The hot summer months are almost here in Arizona. Food demand increases with children out of school, while donations dwindle with many residents escaping to cooler climates.

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St. Mary’s distributes more than 40,000 emergency food boxes each month, as well as stocking the 600-plus agency partners it serves.

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parents about the importance of water safety skills and provide more of America’s youth access to water safety lessons.

“In Arizona, the Valley of the Sun YMCA is known as the most-accessible community resource for water safety and drowning prevention,” said Jackie Gizzi, executive director of leadership development and risk management at the Valley of the Sun YMCA. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children 1 to 4 years old and is the second leading cause of accidental death for children from 5 to 14 years old, according to experts who spoke at the YMCA press conference on April 30.

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Maricopa and Pinal counties alone, 51 children under the age of 12 were involved in a fatal water-related incident. That is equivalent to two full classrooms of children.

However, research shows that participation in formal water safety and swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning among children by as much as 88 percent, according to YMCA. Through Safety Around Water, parents and caregivers are encouraged to help their children learn fundamental water safety and swimming skills.

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movie review LONG SHOT Director: Jonathan Levine Starring: Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen, June Diane Raphael, Ravi Patel, Bob Odenkirk, and O’Shea Jackson Jr. Monte’s Rating 3.50 out of 5.00

BY MONTE YAZZIE FILM CRITIC

Cinema has demonstrated many visions of love at first sight. When Forrest meets Jenny on the school bus in “Forrest Gump,” when Jack finds Rose gazing into the ocean in “Titanic,” or when Tony and Maria dance into one another’s lives in “Westside Story.”

These examples display the complicated encounters of love in their romantic, tragic and one-sided forms.

“Long Shot” is the new romantic-comedy from talented director Jonathan Levine and it focuses on a first encounter of love between two unlikely people who have more in common than they actually realize.

Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen are the two characters leading the charge into a tumultuous environment while

trying to hold their newfound feelings intact. If you feel like you’ve seen this before, you have. Still, “Long Shot” has a completely charming and raunchy hilarious heart that keeps its fairytale sensibilities in line.

Charlotte Field (Theron) is the U.S. Secretary of State, she is a born leader with a work ethic that keeps her one step ahead of her counterparts. Fred Flarsky (Rogen) is a struggling investigative journalist, he is ambitious in the most reckless ways and impulsive in behavior that often gets him into trouble.

Charlotte and Fred both attend a swanky party, their eyes meet across the dance floor and for one of them emotions blossom. Charlotte, needing a speech writer, hires Fred and the two begin a worldwide political tour of private jets, fancy dinners

and lots of conversation.

What separates “Long Shot” from other romantic stories like them? Not much, but it does one thing that detaches it significantly from other romcoms. The movie constructs a female character who possesses all the power, in all its forms, in the relationship.

It’s surprisingly refreshing to see this dynamic work itself out between the characters, and for it to remain throughout a majority of the film.

Theron is fantastic, without her this film would lose its charming and genuine portrayal of relationships when the clichéd melodrama or the raunchy comedic elements take over.

Rogen may not be the most talented dramatic actor but he is offered a few quiet contemplative moments where he shines.

This film belongs to Ms. Theron, a force of screen presence, but also a complimentary performer for those who share the space with her.

Her character is the smartest, strongest and most confident character in the film. It creates an interesting dynamic for a film that starts in the residence of white supremacists spouting hate rhetoric, trying to convince newcomers to brand themselves with hate symbols.

Establishing a world where even the smartest, strongest, most confident female character would still be looked upon as a long shot for every position men

feel entitled to. Sadly it's still not too far from the reality we are currently living.

The narrative writes itself into somewhat of a corner.

As the fairytale of the relationship builds towards a reality that is more complicated to portray when real life reveals its twisted pathways. While it’s not completely unsatisfying, it does feel like the easiest, laziest route towards a conclusion was taken to retain its foundation as a comedy.

“Long Shot” may not be the best first date film, but it may be the best third date film.

You’ll get the romantic sentiments, while also challenging how far your significant other’s comedy threshold is for uneasy situations and sometimes crude conversation.

It’s a film that has charm and heart at its core that tries its very best to have you leave the theater with the same feelings you might get when you encounter that special someone across the room.

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PHOENIX – From the red rocks of Sedona and scenic views of the Grand Canyon to the sandstone buttes of Monument Valley and limestone cave at Kartchner Caverns, Bashas’ Supermarkets thinks there should be a donut to match.

Arizona’s hometown grocer is inviting both kids and adults to celebrate the wonders and beauty of the state in its

annual Donut Flavor Craze Contest, which runs from now until May 17.

Participants are encouraged to submit a donut flavor creation that encapsulates what they love most about the 48th state.

From sweet to savory and everything in between, Bashas’ Supermarkets is giving two lucky winners (one kid and one adult) the chance to become Official

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Entrants are asked to share a 100-word description of their best donut idea, including the proposed name, key ingredients and why their donut perfectly portrays Arizona.

A panel of celebrity judges will select 10 finalists (five kids and five adults) by May 21, followed by two winning donuts (one kid, one adult) on June 4, just in time for National Donut Day on June 7.

The winning donuts will be featured in Bashas’ bakery cases across the state during the month of June, joining the grocer’s other made-fromscratch treats, including donuts, fritters, croissants, Danishes, brownies, frosted cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and more.

In addition to having their winning donuts featured in Bashas’ bakery departments across the state, the two winners (one kid and one adult) will be named Bashas’ Official Bashas’ Donut Ambassadors for 2019 and receive one dozen donuts every month for a year.

The 10 finalists (five kids and five adults) will each receive a Bashas’ gift card.

Kids ages 8-17 and adults 18+ are invited to submit their entries at bashas.com/flavorcraze.

Put down the phone: Arizona bans cellphone use while driving

BY BAYAN WANG CRONKITE NEWS

PHOENIX – Arizona this week became the 48th state to ban drivers from using hand-held cellphones behind the wheel.

The law states that in a moving car, the driver is not allowed to operate a cellphone, including to write, send or read any text-based communication.

Drivers also aren’t allowed to hold or support a mobile device with any part of their body.

The law should save lives, according to statistics on the governor’s website, which shows that states that have hands-free laws experienced 16% fewer fatalities in traffic incidents.

The website also states that drivers who text and drive are 23 times more likely to be involved in a collision.

Gov. Doug Ducey was joined by the families and victims of distracted drivers Monday as he signed House Bill 2318 at the Capitol.

“If we are honest, many of us have found ourselves distracted by a cellphone at one time or another. In the fortunate cases, it ends in a close call, a courtesy honk or maybe a fender bender,” Ducey said. “But we know that that’s not always the result.

And for far too many families, this situation leads to a much more tragic ending.”

So why did it take so long for Arizona lawmakers to pass a bill that would eliminate such risks?

“We had people in positions of authority that didn’t like the concept, didn’t like the idea and didn’t think that was needed,” Sen. Kate Brophy McGee, R-Phoenix, said Friday.

“I don’t think it (drivers’ use of hand-held devices) was the same problem 10 years ago that it is today,” she said, adding that people are more reliant on their phones. Brophy McGee had introduced a different distracted-driving bill in the Senate in January.

Although a hands-free Arizona has been discussed for decades, the majority of legislators on both sides jumped on board swiftly following the death of Salt River Police Officer Clayton Townsend, who was killed by a distracted driver during a traffic stop in January.

A poll in February showed that more than 80% of both Republicans and Democrats supported a statewide cellphone ban.

Law enforcement will now be issuing warnings to drivers caught violating the bill until January 2021, when the law goes into full effect.

Drivers can be fined up to $149 for a first offense and at least $150, but no more than $250, for each subsequent offense.

Drivers who use their phones in hands-free mode orto “summon emergency help” will not be ticketed, according to the Legislature’s website.

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PRESCOTT – On Wednesday, April 17, Findlay Subaru Prescott and Subaru of America presented Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team’s (YCSRT) “Backcountry Unit” with a check in the amount of $19,858, which was raised during a promotion on sold and leased vehicles between November 2018, and January 2019.

Dan Dravis, YCSRT's Back County Unit Manager, accepted the check on behalf of the team. The Backcountry Unit (BCU) intends to use the money for training, jackets and upgrades in team based rescue gear.

Present were, Christian Robinson, and Mac MacFarlane, both of Findlay Subaru Prescott. They were instrumental in selecting the BCU as one of the hometown charities purchasers could designate their $250 contribution when purchasing a new Subaru vehicle.

"I am extremely thankful to Findlay Subaru and Subaru of America for this

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The BCU is a team with a wide range of skills. Currently, the team consists of trackers, hasty searchers, swiftwater rescue technicians, technical rope-rescue technicians, and medical first responders.

It also has eight short-haul technicians who work alongside the crews of the Arizona Department of Public Safety’s Air Rescue Helicopters.

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"I appreciate the willingness of Findlay and Subaru to bring attention and monies to these dedicated volunteers in the Backcountry Unit,” Mascher said.

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