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Two fires ignited on one evening only miles apart

BY TARA ALATORRE

SCOTTSDALE – Fire season is off to a raging start in Arizona, and the Sonoran Desert Foothills is no exception with a house fire and a brush fire igniting less than six miles apart on the evening of June 15, in the vicinity of Lone Mountain Road and 60th Street.

Firefighters from Scottsdale and Phoenix were dispatched at 6:35 p.m. on Saturday to a brush fire at 60th Street and Smokehouse Trail near Cactus Shadows High School. The fire was controlled by 7:19 p.m. and Pictured left to right: Rural Metro Fire Department extinguishing a house fire near 60th Street and Dixileta Road on the evening of June 15. A firefighter uses a Fido bag to administer oxygen to a dog saved from the same house fire.

(Photos by Kimberly Haugen)

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At rest areas and elsewhere, ADOT encourages water conservation Public invited to suggest ways agency can save water are part of water systems are regularly inspected and operated to reduce the chances of a failure. That change required mapping and numbering valves.

Improvements at rest areas have resulted in water flow dropping by about a third at each facility. That means the equipment required to move and treat water has to run less frequently, cutting power use by about 25 percent. Meanwhile, reduced wastewater means less pressure on septic systems.

“We’re always looking for new ways to conserve water,” Wheeler said. “Our systems

are evolving, and we’re staying open-minded when it means saving power and water.”

ADOT encourages members of the public to report any water waste they see on ADOT projects, at ADOT facilities and

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Doing that is as simple as visiting azdot.gov/Contact and filling out a convenient online form or calling the phone number for General Non-Motor Vehicle Inquiries.

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Pictured: Sunset Point, an ADOT rest area north of Black Canyon City along Interstate 17.

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PHOENIX – Water at Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) rest areas, most of them located in remote desert locations and relying on their own wells, is like water to Arizona overall: There’s only so much of it, a great deal of effort is required to get it where it needs to be and it pays to conserve what you have.

At the Interstate 17 Sunset Point Rest Area, where a million people stop each year, the water comes from a well that’s 1,800 feet deep. Along Interstate 10 in southeastern Arizona, Texas Canyon Rest Area relies on a 5-mile pipeline carrying well water to facilities serving around 800,000 visitors annually.

In fact, only two of ADOT’s rest areas are located where water is available through a utility.

That’s part of the reason why ADOT has made changes in recent years that today save 40,000 gallons of water every day across its 28 rest area sites.

Some of these improvements are obvious to visitors, such as lower-flow sinks with metered faucets, waterless urinals and upgraded toilets that use far less water per flush. Others are more subtle, such as ADOT’s decision to switch soap dispensers from liquid to foam, which requires less water to rinse.

Still more happen out of public view, such as rest area resident caretakers starting each day by emailing photographs of water meter readings so managers can look for spikes that indicate leaks.

Answering Governor Doug Ducey’s call for a culture of conservation that helps secure Arizona’s water future, ADOT is encouraging employees to identify ways the agency can be part of the solution. With that in mind, ADOT recently held a contest to celebrate successes in conserving water, with rest areas winning top honors.

The impetus came from ADOT Director John Halikowski, who had noticed that palm trees and bushes were being over-watered outside ADOT’s administrative building in Phoenix while a few blocks away state lawmakers were discussing the Drought Contingency Plan.

“We all need to look for ways large and small to conserve water, and that includes those of us at ADOT,” Halikowski said.

“While our contest turned up great examples of conservation, each of us can do more.”

Another honoree was the ADOT-operated Grand Canyon National Park Airport, where staff members make monthly checks of water meters at every building. If use goes up, they

check for and repair leaking toilets, leaks in water lines and any other problems that waste water.

The airport also includes shutting off the water in check-out requirements for staff members who live in onsite housing.

As with rest areas, location is one of the reasons why conservation is essential for the airport. Under its agreement with the community of Tusayan, Grand Canyon National Park Airport can only fill its water tanks once in the spring and once in the fall, so each supply has to last.

Other contest entries included installing a thermostat that halved water use by the Deck Park Tunnel’s cooling system and even pointing out a leaky faucet in an employee bathroom.

Improvements that have reduced water use at rest areas also have been incorporated at ADOT’s commercial ports of entry and at maintenance facilities, many of them also located in remote areas.

At rest areas, the goal is taking one good idea and making it consistent statewide, according to Bobby Wheeler, ADOT’s rest area manager.

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Final Maricopa County Budget Adoption PHOENIX – The Maricopa County will hold a meeting on June 24, at 9:30 a.m. for a final budget adoption. The meeting will take place in the Board of Supervisors Conference Room at 301 W. Jefferson Street on the 10th floor in downtown Phoenix.

Residents can view the budget online at: www.maricopa.gov/197/ Budget-Office.

Village seat on the ACC Board available ANTHEM – Anthem Community Council (ACC) Board Director John Balzer, representing the Village at Anthem Condominium Council of Co-owners (VACCC), has submitted his resignation effective June 28, 2019, due to the sale of his condominium.

The ACC Board is charged with appointing a qualified person to fill his seat through the end of Director Balzer’s term, April 2021. The appointed Director may then choose to run for a full three-year term in the 2021 election.The ACC invites qualified applicants to submit statements of interest by 5 p.m.

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MCDOT construction in Anthem ANTHEM – The land between Meridian Drive and Desert Hills Drive is protected conservation land that is off limits to motorized vehicles for trail safety and land preservation. Due to continued cut-through motorized traffic, the Maricopa County

Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is installing bollards and a guardrail on Meridian Drive across from St. Exupery Drive. Beginning June 10, expect outside lane restrictions during the installation of the guardrail and bollards at this location.

Expected project duration is 7-10 days.

At the request of the Anthem Community Council, with the support of the New River-Desert Hills Community Association, MCDOT conducted a study of the area. As a result, the county agency is proceeding with guardrail and bollard installation in order to stop cut-through traffic in this area. The area will be enforced by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

Questions/concerns, please contact the MCDOT project line directly: 602-506-3342.

MTA announces summer theatre programs ANTHEM – Musical Theatre of Anthem (MTA) announces their 2019 summer camps, productions, and workshops for performers ages 3-adult.

Participants will learn from award-winning, experienced directors, vocal directors and choreographers, many of whom will also be directing shows for the upcoming season.

Summer Performing Arts Institute (SPAI): Ages: 6-18 on June 24-28, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

(M-Fri.). Performances: June 28, at 5:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. The cost: $275. Whether you have participated in MTA's SPAI or it is your first year, you are guaranteed to learn a TON of material in dance, tap, voice, acting, and improv.

The instructors have

Broadway, Off-Broadway, World and National Tour experience, and are awarding-winning in their disciplines. Participants will rotate between the various classes and instructors in their specialties. The material will include selections from our upcoming season! There will be live performances showcasing what the participants have learned in the classes.

All workshops will be held at Musical Theatre of Anthem, 42201 N. 21st Drive, Suite B100, Anthem, AZ 85086. Register online at www.musicaltheatreofanthem. org.

Payment is due upon registration, and a 10% sibling discount is available.

Space is limited!

Bonjour Phoenix is looking for host families PHOENIX – Each year, Bonjour Phoenix invites 15 students from all over France to live like American teens in volunteer Valley homes. They come to experience American life, culture, see the beautiful Southwest and of course, practice their English. It needs outgoing and fun families to host students this summer, so it can connect these wonderful kids with wonderful families.

For more information visit bonjourphoenix.com or email: bonjourphoenix@cox.net.

Upcoming MIM 2019 Concerts PHOENIX – The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) 2019 Concert Series is featuring these upcoming acts. Tickets are on sale now. The Liz Story and Lisa Downing Piano Experience is on June 14, at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $43.50–$48.50. Two mesmerizing pianists who have performed together for over a decade bring original and imaginative music to the stage.

Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble is on June 16, at 2:00 p.m. and tickets are $38.50–$50.50. They are the “Leader of the ‘first family of Afro-Cuban jazz,’” said New York Times.

Dee Dee Bridgewater is on June 21, at 7:30 p.m. Musical Icons: featuring music of Johnny Cash and June Carter

will be on June 22 and 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Novalima is on Friday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m. and the cost is $28.50–$38.50. “They are true to their Afro-Peruvian roots but unafraid to experiment with Latin funk and electronica,” said NPR, Alt.Latino.

Lee Ritenour is on Friday, August 9, at 7 and 9 p.m. the cost is $33.50–$48.50. “Lee Ritenour is a consummate and complete guitarist if ever there was one, his varied discography supporting a seemingly insatiable appetite for anything to do with the sixstringed instrument and all its variations,” said All About Jazz.

For tickets or more information visit MIM.org. or call 480.478.6000.

The MIM is open Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and is located at 4725 E. Mayo Blvd in North Phoenix.

Summer Fun at MIM PHOENIX – As temperatures soar this summer and you’re looking for something fun to do, MIM has you covered with family-friendly activities and events for all ages. Stay cool while exploring the world’s music in MIM’s galleries, seeing a concert in the MIM Music Theater, playing global instruments in the Experience Gallery, and attending engaging MIMkids classes.

Visit MIM.org or call 480.478.6000 for more information.

Open Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and located at 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix.

Summer fun for UMOM kids The Boys and Girls Club is coming to the UMOM New Day Center campus for the summer. This exciting partnership will provide kids, ages 11-18, living on our campus an opportunity to participate in a variety of educational enrichment activities in a positive environment.

The program runs from June through August, Monday Friday, 8 am - 6 pm in our Team Activity Center. Youth enrolled for this summer program will be eligible for a free Boys and Girls Club membership for one year.

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community events Cave Creek landfill injection well update CAVE CREEK – Maricopa County is in the process of cleaning up groundwater underlying the Cave Creek Landfill. The project is in Phase 1 of the clean-up, drilling the injection well, which has a time frame of June through August of 2019. A truck-mounted drilling rig will drill, develop, and test the well. At the well site property, the drilling company will construct a 24-foot noise barrier panel system to completely surround the drilling area and reduce noise and light pollution as much as possible.

The drilling portion of this phase will last 3 to 4 weeks, 24 hours per day. After drilling, work will be less noisy and occur intermittently on a 24hour schedule. Site work will include pumping the well for hydrogeologic testing. A temporary pipeline will run from the well site to a wash on the Sonoran Preserve for the discharge.All four phases are expected to be completed by early 2020.

For questions email cavecreeklandfill@mail.maricopa. gov or call Stephanie Bracken, Public Information Officer for the City of Phoenix, (602) 534-1209 or Brian Kehoe, Maricopa County Waste Resources & Recycling Management, (602) 506-8997.

Don Bluth Theatres presents ‘Deathtrap’ SCOTTSDALE – Suspense mounts steadily as the plot begins to twist and turn with devilish cleverness.

Filled with an abundance of thrills and laughter, audiences will be enthralled until the final, startling moments of the play.

Showings are happening now from June 29, at Don Bluth

Front Row Theatre, 8670 E. Shea Blvd. Ste103 in Scottsdale.

For more information or to purchase tickets visit DonBluthFrontRowTheatre.com.

Summer classes with the Foothills Community Foundation SCOTTSDALE – Act One! Camp: A two-week camp for kids K-3rd grades. Campers will create a script drawing inspiration from a book, create characters, an entire play!

They'll learn beginning basics on acting - all before lunch!

After lunch, they'll do some creating of art related to their production! Culminates with a performance on the final day of class. It takes place on June 17 28: two weeks (9am - 4pm) and the cost is $325.

Make and Take - Tree Pendants: This is a jewelry making class for ages 10 and up! We are starting special drop-in classes this summer. You can come during a 3-hour period on June 22 from 10 a.m. to 1p.m., to make necklace pendants in the shape of fruit trees! The item itself takes about an hour to make.

Your instructor, Julia Harmon, will be there to help you each step of the way. You will go home with a beautiful creation!

Great for gifts or to keep for yourself. The cost is $15.

Foothills Community Foundation is located at 34250 N 60th St. Bldg. B in Scottsdale. To register or for upcoming events visit DFtheater.org.

Upcoming events for Peoria Reads summer program PEORIA – Peoria Mayor Cathy Carlat is excited to announce the fourth annual summer literacy program for Peoria residents: Peoria Reads: Today a Reader, Tomorrow a

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Leader. The free program was created to encourage Peoria’s future workforce to read 20 minutes a day over the summer.

Peoria residents can sign up at Peoria libraries, Peoria Main Library at 8463 W. Monroe St. or Sunrise Mountain Library at 21109 N. 98th Ave., to receive a bookmark to track their reading.

The bookmark can be turned in at the end of summer for a chance to win numerous prizes, including Barnes and Noble gift cards, digital reading tablets, and one of three complete book sets.

Here are the upcoming events: 'Reading is Hot' in Thursday, June 13, at the Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Ave. from 9 - 10 a.m. Be a junior firefighter and spray a real fire hose.

'You Have the Right to Read' on Thursday, June 27, at the Peoria Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe St. from 9 - 10 a.m.

Check out the SWAT Mobile Command Unit and learn about police equipment.

For more information, visit your local Peoria library or http:// library.peoriaaz.gov.

Sign up for Vacation with Peoria Police Department PEORIA – Heading out of town this summer? Join the Vacation Watch program with the Peoria Police Department.

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Cooling Stations and Heat Relief Available in Peoria PEORIA – Starting in April, the city of Peoria began collecting water for the Heat Relief Network. This program creates awareness of the dangers from extreme heat, coordinates resources and provides maps

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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 Ave. For those in need of water or heat relief, visit DCSB or the Peoria Community Center, located at 8335 W. Jefferson Street.

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city limits can be placed on the “Vacation Watch” list by completing a form at the Peoria Police Department and homes will be watched for up to 30 days.

Volunteers may walk around your home to see if there is anything unusual or if there is any apparent damage. If any sign of forced entry or unexpected change occurs, a uniformed police officer will be contacted and an investigation will be conducted.

The emergency contacts will also be notified. Also, don’t forget to make arrangements with family members, friends or neighbors to check on your home while you’re on vacation, stop mail delivery prior to your departure and leave a key with someone you trust.

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People are crashing cars, falling off the edge of the Grand Canyon, walking into pools of water, getting into strange cars, forgetting where they just placed their car keys . . .the list goes on and on.

Some scientists claim that our brains are wired now to “take in” so much information that we are driven to keep consuming more data, news, videos and all the interesting things that our devices bring to our attention.

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CAVE CREEK – Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) is notifying its property taxpayers of its intention to raise its primary property taxes. The increase is to pay for expenditures in those areas where the CCUSD Governing Board has the authority to increase property taxes for the fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2019.

CCUSD is proposing an increase in its primary property tax levy of $426,246.

The amount proposed above will cause CCUSD’s primary property taxes on a $100,000 home to be $2.0323. Without the tax increase, the total taxes that would be owed would have been $0.

These amounts proposed are

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ANTHEM – Regardless of what stage of life you're in, you must make financial and investment decisions that will be with you for the remainder of your years. But the moves you make when you’re just starting out in your career may be quite different from when you’re retired.

So, let’s look at some of these moves, stretched out across your lifetime.

In your 20s and 30s: During this period, you should strive to place yourself on a sound financial footing by taking steps such as reducing, and hopefully eliminating, your student loans and embarking on saving for retirement through investments such as a 401(k) and IRA.

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You also might buy a home, which offers some financial benefits, but be careful not to become “house poor” by devoting too much of your monthly income to mortgage payments.

If you have young children, you might also want to start saving for college, possibly through a 529 plan, which offers tax benefits, high contribution limits and the ability to switch beneficiaries, as needed. And if you do have a family, you’ll certainly need to maintain adequate life insurance.

Also, since you’re at the early stages of your working life, you should chart a longterm financial and investment strategy with the help of a financial professional. Your strategy should encompass your important goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.

And you’ll want to revisit your strategy regularly to accommodate changes in your life and financial situation.

In your 40s and 50s: These are the years in which your career advances, leading to bigger salaries. The more you earn, the more you should be putting away in your 401(k) or other employersponsored retirement plan, along with your IRA. During the middle-to-end of

this particular period, you might finish helping pay for your child’s higher education – which should free up even more money to put away for retirement.

You also may want to consider long-term care insurance, which can help protect you against the devastating costs of an extended stay in a nursing home.

In your 60s, 70s … and beyond: Once you’re in this age range, chances are pretty good that you’ll either retire soon or are already retired. (Although, of course, you may well want to work part-time or do some consulting.)

However, you certainly haven’t “retired” the need to make financial and investment decisions, because you’ll have plenty, including these: When should I take Social Security?

Will my investment portfolio provide me with enough income to help keep me ahead of inflation? How much can I afford to withdraw each year from my retirement accounts without outliving my resources?

Again, a financial professional can help you deal with these and other issues.

Also, if you haven’t done so, now is the time to draw up your estate plans, so you can leave the type of legacy you desire – one that provides for the next generation

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approximately three acres burned in a wash area, according fire officials.

Mop-up functions lasted until about 10 p.m. that evening, according to the Scottsdale Fire Department (SFD).

However, SFD could not comment on what caused the fire, because the investigation is now being handled by the police, SFD's Deputy Chief Brian Read stated in an email to The Foothills Focus.

Scottsdale Police Department did confirm that it was being investigated as a reckless burning. Also, that no structural damage occurred and the investigation is open and ongoing, according to public information officer Kevin Watts.

Residents in the area say they suspect the brush fire was human caused, and that witnesses saw teen boys fleeing from law enforcement officials in a vehicle nearby shortly after it ignited.

Then about one hour after the brush fire ignited on the evening of June 15, a house fire on the 29000 block of north 60th Street became engulfed in flames, which is about six miles south of the brush fire.

The Rural Metro Fire Department (RMFD) responded to the call from station 821, 825 and 826, arriving on scene to heavy smoke and fire at approximately 7:40 p.m.

The residents were not home at the time, but firefighters learned that there were two dogs trapped inside, according to Shawn Gilleland a RMFD spokesperson.

“Crews battled the flames and quickly

Firefighters putting out a brush fire near 60th Street and Smokehouse Trail that burned about three acres on June 15. The cause of the fire is being investigated by Scottsdale Police Department at this time.

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got the fire under control,” Gilleland stated in an email to The Foothills Focus.

While firefighters knew the location of one of the dogs, which was upstairs in a bedroom locked in a crate, the other dog was in an unknown location in the house.

“Crews quickly located and removed the dog in the crate and then found the other dog hiding under a bed. Both dogs were given oxygen via a Fido bag and are

recovering,” Gilleland said.

RMFD does not believe the house is a total loss, but that is determined by the

insurance company. The cause of the house fire is unknown at this time.

Both fires remain under investigation.

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Cover artist chosen for 23rd annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour’s directory CAVE CREEK – Scottsdale painter Sue Hunter’s mixed media collage painting, “All Tied Up,” featuring a rare scarlet Ibis will grace the cover of the 23rd Annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour’s directory.

An Ibis is a long-legged wading bird that inhabits wetlands, forests and plains.

A signature event of the nonprofit Sonoran Arts League, Hidden in the Hills is Arizona’s largest and longest-running artist studio tour.

This year’s free, self-guided tour features 198 artists at 47 studio locations throughout the scenic Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale during the last two weekends of November.

Over the years, the popular four-color, glossy artist directory has become a collectible among patrons. Hunter’s colorful, whimsical collage painting was among more than 75 pieces of diverse fine art entries submitted for consideration of the cover art during a juried selection process on May 11.

“There were so many terrific entries, but we kept going back to Sue’s whimsy and bright mixed media collage painting,” said Hidden in the Hills cochair, Jane Boggs.

This will be Hunter’s 19th

year participating in Hidden in the Hills. While she has been painting with acrylics, oils and watercolors for several decades, she has only been doing collage painting for about two years.

“When I create collages, it’s for pure fun, with no rules,” Hunter said, adding that she uses acrylic paints, stamps, molding paste and objects, such as glass beads, feathers, eyeglasses, wire, embroidery thread, and other unique items.

Hunter said “All Tied Up” also includes a subtle message.

“While creating it, I began to think of how so many items we discard end up in the environment, causing harm to the animals,” she said.

Hunter has received many accolades for her work, and she shares her passion by teaching classes.

“I believe art is the best therapy for everyone,” she said.

“I have had many students who had never painted and who did not believe they could produce a painting. But when they completed their first painting, the wonder and joy were unbelievable!”

Art enthusiasts will be able to find details about all participating artists as well as studio locations and downloadable maps at HiddenInTheHills.org.

Pictured: Sue Hunter with her mixed media collage painting "All Tied Up," which will be featured on the cover of the directory for the annual Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour. (Photo courtesy of the Sonoran Arts League)

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Daniel started his life as an artist growing up in Iowa City.

As a child he enjoyed drawing and making things but didn’t really consider a life in the arts until his sophomore year, at the University of Iowa. Here he discovered he could major in art, and promptly switched his major to photography and graphic design.

A life-long creative journey was about to launch.

The images of Ansel Adams became the greatest influence during this period of Daniel’s studies. Bold images, subtle details, high contrast melting into delicate gray-tones, a sense of place with other worldly feel sparked endless possibilities for future creations.

Upon completing his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and Photography along with minors in ceramics, metal and jewelry making, Daniel decided it was time to experience some place new.

Arizona was his choice.

Prior to founding Oxide Studio in 2010, Daniel worked in a variety of corporate entities as a graphic designer. But the crash of 2008 and being downsized handed Daniel an opportunity to redesign his future.

He had picked up a variety of metalworking and welding skills with the sign company where he had been working, the timing seemed now or never to take the plunge into his own art business.

Starting with a few botanically themed metal panels, he introduced his work at local home tours and art fairs and eventually his clients began to ask if he could do a project for them. Always up for a new creative challenge the answer was always, "Yes!”.

His business and client base expanded expediently.

Now Daniel counts 18 different panel designs a part of his portfolio along with hundreds of residential and commercial projects for commission clients.

It didn't take long before his repertoire expanded into the public art realm, which provided opportunities for expansion in both scale and subject matter.

Oxide Studio occupies garage space located at Daniel’s home in the Willo Historic District in central Phoenix.

In his words, “Nature provides the inspiration for sculptural pieces that enhance the built environment, invites personal interaction, and reveals the unspoken relationships between nature and humanity.”

He typically works with his clients on the site of their project, enabling him to design the piece around the environment in which it will live.

“I embrace the opportunity and the process of partnering with the skills and talents of others to create and execute a plan,” he said. “Well designed art can have a profound impact on individuals and their community for generations, that’s why my self-prescribed mandate is to create excellent and extraordinary work."

Daniel Moore is definitely one of the Valley's most innovative and creative sculptural artists.

View a wide selection of his sculptural pieces, contact him for a studio appointment or for onsite consultations, and keep up with the events around his work, by visiting his website at TheOxideStudio.com.

You can contact Arts Columnist Shea Stanfield on her email at: flowingquill@yahoo.com.

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Movie Review

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2

Director: Chris Renaud and Jonathan del Val Starring: Patton Oswalt, Kevin Hart, Eric Stonestreet, Jenny Slate, Tiffany Haddish, Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, and Harrison Ford Monte’s Rating 3.00 out of 5.00

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I once took care of a small puppy, Bode, for a friend over a long weekend. Bode was a rambunctious little one; he loved running, chasing the ball for what seemed like constant hours, and tugging on the chewing rope to the point that you could almost lift him off the ground.

Bode also loved my brandnew suede couch and escaping from the makeshift sleeping pen that I would make for him at night. Needless to say, after a long weekend, my suede couch was never the same.

The Manhattan apartment pets return for more escapades in “The Secret Life of Pets 2,” an easy-going sequel that offers a few laughs for both grownups and kids, while also quickly occupying the 86-minute running time with an amusing mix of stories. It’s one of those lazy weekend movie excursions that will put a smile on the faces of everyone in the family.

All the animal culprits are back.

Tiny dog Max (Patton Oswalt) is finally friendly with Duke (Eric Stonestreet), the big dog that joined the family in the first film. However, they have some new humans to deal with this time around. One of which is a baby who Max has grown to love…and over protect from the scary world around them.

The fluffy bunny Snowball (Kevin Hart), whose confidence has grown to superhero proportions also returns.

Along with other friends for new adventures that bring them all together to battle an evil circus promoter named Sergei (Nick Kroll).

“The Secret Life of Pets 2” starts off fairly familiar, but quickly moves in an interesting direction by separating the storytelling style into something that feels more like an anthology instead of a cohesive storyline.

The subjects of each story involve the three best characters from the first film, the tepid Max, the brazen Snowball, and the independent Pomeranian Gidget (Jenny Slate). Each has

their own adventures that loop into the climatic finale.

It fits nicely together in the end even if it doesn’t connect too well during the journey.

Still, the writers do a nice job of giving these three characters a connective feature that has them adopt different personas in order to move the story forward.

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filled with felines. Snowball moonlights as a superhero in order to save animals in danger. And Max finds an unlikely mentor in a farm dog named Rooster (Harrison Ford), who has all the qualities Max doesn’t have.

The conflict for these characters shows up a little too late in the story to really have the menace to make the third act more exciting, but it doesn’t feel like that was a high priority for this film at all.

While “The Secret Life of Pets 2” may have a few hiccups along the way, the overall feeling is one that is purely fun.

If you are looking for a better review of this movie before your next family cinema adventure… every elementary school child was laughing and cheering throughout this film. For a cartoon sequel, that’s the best review you could have.

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Peoria appoints new director for water services department

Pictured: Cape Powers, Peoria's newly appointed water services director.

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PEORIA – In May, Cape Powers was named the new director for Water Services Department where he will oversee more than 90 employees and a $38 million budget for the city of Peoria.

“Cape’s extensive knowledge in the construction and utilities industries has been a huge asset to Peoria,” said Peoria City Manager Jeff Tyne. “We are happy to have him join our leadership team.”

Prior to this appointment, Powers was Peoria’s Water Services Planning Operations Manager where he led daily operations, including maintenance, billing, and customer service.

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“I am thrilled to be selected as Peoria’s Water Services Director and I am look forward to leading a team of outstanding individuals who provide superior service to residents on a daily basis,” said Powers.

Before joining the city of Peoria, Powers was the vice president of construction and utilities for a private land development firm, engineering manager for the city of Bellingham in Washington, and project manager for an engineering consulting firm.

He holds a Master of Business Administration from Western Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Washington State University.

Powers is also a licensed professional engineer in both Arizona and Washington, a member of the American Water Works Association and a past president of five homeowners’ associations and two non-profits for community enhancement and arts.

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Desert Foothills Theater announces upcoming jazz vocalist performance July summer camps sign-up now open in Scottsdale. Light refreshments will be served along with a cash bar being available.

Tickets for the performance are $29.50 and may be purchased in advance online.

In addition, sign-ups are now open for musical revue camps to be held in July.

“Our musical revue camps offer students the chance to shine and improve their vocal singing techniques by practicing songs from their favorite musicals,” says Tia Wooley, managing director of DFT “Campers will work with a Music Director and Choreographer to create moving choral pieces as well as solos.

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Pictured: Jazz vocalist Shannon Wallace, who is a resident of Cave Creek. She will be performing on June 23 at DFT.

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SCOTTSDALE — The Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) invites music lovers to spend an evening with jazz vocalist Shannon Wallace on Sunday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m.

A resident of Cave Creek, Wallace's professional career spans 25 years and has taken her from small trios to fronting 20-piece big band orchestras,

performing around Arizona, nationally and in Europe.

While working on recording her debut album, Wallace delights in sharing her talents with her local community.

Wallace will perform in the Foothills Community Foundation’s (FCF) Holland Community Center, located at 34250 N. 60th Street Building B

Camp 3: Classic Broadway Songs, adults or youth ages 15+, July 22-26 “There will be a performance on Friday at 3 p.m. at the end of each week for the Musical Review Camps,” Wooley.

Camps are held at the Foothills Community Foundation’s Holland Community Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $235 per week and registration can be done online.

For tickets and more information about upcoming events, to purchase tickets or to register for a camp visit, www.DFTheater.org or call 480-488-1081.

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FIRE RESTRICTIONS

Developed recreation sites in Tonto Forest where campfires are allowed:

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The Mountain Fire near Bartlett Lake that ignited earlier this month.

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Campfires are allowed in metal fire rings and metal pedestal grills provided by the Forest Service in certain developed recreation sites: Violation of these fire restrictions is punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 and imprisonment for up to six months.

For more information regarding forest recreation sites and fire restrictions contact the TNF at 602225-5200, or online at fs.usda.gov/ tonto. For information on current fires burning in Arizona visit inciweb.nwcg.gov/, and to view all fire restrictions in Arizona visit, firerestrictions.us/az/.

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PHOENIX – The Tonto National Forest has implemented fire restrictions that went into effect on June 15, which include restrictions on discharging firearms, smoking and the use of power tools and welding equipment.

Hot temperatures and increased fire danger have prompted fire officials to implement fire restrictions and most types of fire or firecausing activities are prohibited across the entire Tonto National Forest (TNF).

“Arizona’s record wet winter has created a carpet of grasses which are now cured and dry due to the recent high temperatures” said TNF Supervisor Neil Bosworth.

“Implementing these fire restrictions will help prevent human-caused wildfires, decreasing unnecessary exposure to firefighters.”

Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or charcoal-burning device is prohibited outside of metal fire rings and metal pedestal grills provided by the Forest Service in developed recreation sites.

The use of petroleum-fueled stoves, lanterns, and heating devices are allowed.

Restrictions also apply to operating internal combustion power tools, using welding equipment or torches with open flames, operating combustion engines without spark-arresting devices in effective working order and meeting either USDA or SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) standards.

Discharging a firearm is prohibited, except for taking game in accordance with Arizona hunting laws.

Smoking is prohibited except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or a developed recreation site. Please deposit the remains in an ashtray or inside a building. Do not toss or discard on the ground.

“We are reminding the public that fireworks and the use of exploding targets are always prohibited National Forests in Arizona and New Mexico,” emphasized Rocky Gilbert, Acting TNF Fire Management Officer.

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fully satisfied; (5) consents and agrees with Secured Party’s filing of any UCC Financing Statement, as described above in paragraphs “(3)” and “(4)” as well as the filing of any Security Agreement, as described above in paragraph “(2)”, in the UCC filing office, as well as in any county recorder’s office; (6) consents and agrees that any and all such filings described in paragraphs “(4)” and “(5)” above are not, and may not be considered, bogus, and that User will not claim that any such filing is bogus; (7) waives all defenses; and (8) appoints Secured Party as set forth below under “Payment Terms” and “Default Terms”, granting Secured Party full authorization and power for engaging in any and all actions on behalf of User, as Secured Party, in Secured Party’s sole discretion, deems appropriate, and User further consents and agrees that this appointment of Secured Party as Authorized Representative for User, effective upon User’s default, is irrevocable and coupled with security interest, User further consents and agrees with all of the following additional terms of Self-Executing Contract/Security Agreement in Event of Unauthorized Use; Payment Terms; In accordance with fees for the unauthorized use of MARQUITA SHANEE GRAHAM© as set forth above, User hereby consents and agrees that User shall pay Secured Party as unauthorized-use fees in full within (10) days of the date User is sent Secured Party’s Invoice, hereinafter “Invoice,” itemizing said fees. Default Terms: in event of nonpayment in full of all unauthorized-use fees by User within (10) days of date of invoice is set, User shall be deemed in default and; (a) all of User’s property and property pledged as collateral by User, as set forth in paragraph “(2)” immediately becomes, i.e. is property of Secured Party; (b) Secured Party is appointed User’s Authorized Representative as forth above in paragraph “(8)”’; and (c) User consents and agrees that Secured Party may take possession of, as well as otherwise dispose of in any manner that Secured Party, in Secured Party’s sole discretion, deems appropriate, including, but not limited by, sale at auction, at any time following User’s default, and without further notice, any and all of User’s property and interest, described above in paragraph “(2),” formerly pledged as collateral by User, now property of Secured Party, in respect of this “Self-executing” Contract/Security Agreement in Event of Unauthorized Use,” that Secured Party, again is Secured Party’s sole discretion, deems appropriate, Terms of Curing Default; Upon event of default, as set forth above under “Default Terms” irrespective of any and all of User’s Property and interest in property, described above under “Default Terms,” User may cure User’s default only re the remainder of User’s said former property and interest property, formerly pledged as collateral that is neither in the possession of, nor otherwise disposed of by Secured Party within (20) days of date of User’s default only be payment in full.

Terms of Strict Foreclosure: User’s non-payment in full of all unauthorized-use fees itemized in invoice within said twenty-(20) day period for curing default as set forth above under “Terms of Curing Default.” authorizes Secured Party’s immediate non-judicial strict foreclosure on any and all remaining former property and interest in property, formerly pledged as collateral by User, now property of Secured Party, which is not in possession of, nor otherwise disposed of by, Secured Party upon expiration of said twenty-(20) day default-curing period. Ownership subject to common-law copyright and UCC Financing Statement and Security Agreement filed with the UCC filing office. Record Owner: Marquita Shanee Graham©, Autograph Common Law Copyright © 1981.

Unauthorized use of “Marquita Shanee Graham” incurs same unauthorized fees as those associated with MARQUITA SHANEE GRAHAM©, as set forth above in paragraph “(1),” under “Selfexecuting Contract/Security Agreement in Event of Unauthorized Use.” Notice for the county clerk for any county in (Arizona) and record court for original, is notice for all.

NOTICE: Using a notary on this document does not constitute any adhesion, nor does it alter My status in any manner.

The purpose for notary is verification and identification only; not for entrance into any foreign jurisdiction.

I certify and solemnly affirm on my own commercial liability, under penalties of perjury by the laws of (Arizona) and in nature of [ 28 U.S.C. § 1746], that I have read the contents herein and to the best of my knowledge and belief state same as true, correct, complete and not misleading.

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PRESCOTT – On May 17, the Arizona Community Foundation, on behalf of the Greater Prescott Outdoors Foundation, presented the Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team (YCSRT) Fire Observer Unit (FOB) with a check in the amount of $4,113.

The FOB team accepted the check from Rod Moyer, who was representing the Greater Prescott Outdoors Foundation. “The team truly appreciates this donation as the money provides valuable tools which will assist 1st responders and the public with critical

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The Foothills Focus would like to issue a correction regarding contributed content from Judge Williams that appeared in the June 5, issue.

The column headline

read “American Legion Turns 100,� on page 7.

In the final paragraph Judge Williams wrote that Daisy Mountain Veterans and American Legion Post 128

were “within a combined organization.�

That information is incorrect, and the two organizations are separate groups.

Correction: Maricopa County library fines A factual error was published in a press release written County

by

The Foothills Focus issue on June 12, on page 7.

Maricopa

The press release stated

regarding

that Maricopa's library

overdue library fines being

fine

forgiveness

was

forgiven that appeared in

a first in the state, however

that is incorrect and Coconino County was the first county in Arizona to do so.

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