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Starlight cast ready to kill in Arsenic and Old Lace MARC BUCKHOUT MANAGING EDITOR

It’s a show about murder, which prominently features a mentally unstable character, but the cast of Arsenic and Old Lace are sure Starlight Theater’s latest production in Anthem will leave audiences laughing.

The dark comedy, written in the 1940s, tells the tale of two elderly women who become convinced that they’re providing a service by killing older, less fortunate men.

“If you can’t laugh having seen this play your sense of humor isn’t very flexible,” Bob

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Downing, a Peoria resident who plays Teddy Brewster said.

“People will enjoy this cast.

It’s an amazing group. We work well together.”

The run of the show will include nine performances beginning with a 7 p.m. debut on Friday at the Regency Safeway Center in Anthem.

Director Barbara Surloff said the classic remains popular for one main reason.

“It’s just very well written, Surloff said. “It’s one of

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Mortimer Brewster, right, is appalled to hear his aunts, Abby Brewster, left, and Martha Brewster, center, have killed 12 men. To view more photos of rehearsals go to facebook.com/thefoothills.focus.

Cactus Shadows soccer opens state tourney tonight MARC BUCKHOUT MANAGING EDITOR

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Cactus Shadows senior Jessica Luhrs heads a ball during Thursday’s regular season finale, a 1-0 win over Boulder Creek. To view more photos of Thursday’s game go to facebook.com/thefoothills.focus

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The Cactus Shadows Falcons girls soccer team will head into tonight’s 7 p.m. opening round of the Division II state tournament as the top seed in the 16-team field.

In wrapping up the top spot, with a 1-0 win over Boulder Creek on Thursday, the Falcons finished off a 19-3 regular season, in which their lone loss to a Division II team came against defending state champion Catalina Foothills.

In that contest, a 3-1 defeat, the Falcons were forced to play without star goalie Cassie Miller.

For Cactus Shadows to earn another shot at Catalina Foothills, the No. 3 seed, and a chance to avenge last

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season’s state semifinal defeat, they’ll have to earn a pair of state tournament victories without Miller.

The junior, who plays on the United States junior Under-17 team, will be attending a camp with Team U.S.A. while her teammates presumably will be attempting to win their quarterfinal matchup on Saturday and then a state semifinal matchup on Feb. 9 with sophomore Haley Dinota stepping in to try and fill Miller’s shoes in net.

Before they’ll get that chance they’ll have to take care of No. 16 seed Greenway during the opening round. In the team’s

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After years of discussion and planning the Anthem Community Council is taking a step forward in efforts to establish a permanent home for Anthem staff.

Following a presentation and an extensive discussion the council unanimously approved directing Chief Executive Officer Jenna Kollings power to negotiate the purchase of a new building at the Jan. 25 community council meeting.

With the lease at their current location, 3701 W. Anthem Way, set to expire in May of 2013 and with a depressed real estate market staff recommended there was no time like the present.

“The time has come to take the next step,” Kollings said.

“We’ve gone from planning, to investigating and now it’s time for action. Lets make it real. Make it happen.”

Kollings said there will be three targeted buildings that will be considered in the search for a permanent home. Along with 3701 W. Anthem Way, which is a 36,500 square foot building, 3715 W. Anthem Way, which was previously considered for purchased by the Anthem Community Council and is 62,000 square

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Arizona Musicfest kicks off winter festival STAFF REPORT

Arizona Musicfest 2012, featuring classical, Broadway, jazz and pop music performances debuts this Friday.

The month-long festival begins with the Greatest Hits of the ‘70s, as four Broadway performers sing the “feel good” songs of the era. Guest artists include Imani Winds, chamber music with a hip, sophisticated twist; Dan Levinson’s Palomar Quartet – plus The Anderson Twins - in a three clarinet salute to Benny Goodman’s small ensembles; piano soloist Andrew von Oeyen in recital; journeys in jazz with the Tamir Hendelman Trio; chanteuse Barbara Rosene serving up Love Songs by Candlelight; and From A to Z – Abba to Les Miz Broadway’s Best.

Chris Brubeck the Artist-inResidence this year, appears as a classical composer, performing as a member of the Brubeck Brothers Quartet, and sharing the spotlight in Bob Moody’s Cabaret.

At the heart of Arizona Musicfest 2012 is the Festival Orchestra conducted by Robert Moody. Over 60 musicians handchosen by Maestro Moody from the nation’s finest orchestras perform in four sensational concerts: Classical Passion, Maestro’s Mix, Brubeck Brothers Quartet in Concert, and The Verdi Requiem with the Arizona Musicfest Chorus (plus the UCLA Chorale totaling 200 voices) and guest soloists soprano Barbara Quintiliani, mezzo-soprano Beth Clayton, tenor Gaston Rivero, and bassbaritone Wayne Tigges.

“Live performances, where we all journey together, are profound, thrilling and rejuvenating,” Moody said. “We musicians feel it as we perform and you sense it in the concert hall. Nothing is more powerful.”

Ticket prices range from $35 to $90. Student tickets are $5 for selected guest artists and free for Festival Orchestra concerts.

Special jazz pack and festival orchestra ticket packages are

available. Complimentary valet parking is available at most locations.

Call 480-488-0806, toll free 866-488-0806 or visit azmusicfest.org for tickets and detailed concert information.

Listed below is the full list of concerts: Greatest Hits of the ‘70s 7:30 p.m., Friday North Scottsdale Christian, 28700 N. Pima Road in Scottsdale Starring Broadway’s Mykal Kilgore, Catherine Porter, Terita R. Redd and Darren Ritchie, accompanied by pianist Eugene Gwozdz (who has his own array of Broadway and touring “creds”). “Tapestry,” “Fire and Rain,” It’s Too Late,” “I’ll Be There,” “I Will Survive,” “You’re So Vain,” “Imagine,” Killing Me Softly,” “Joy to the World,” “The Way We Were,” “Your Song,” “I Feel the Earth Move,” “Desperado,” “Your Are the Sunshine of My Life,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,”

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Around the World with Imani Winds will perform at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church in Carefree. The group consisting of Valerie Coleman, Toyin Spellman-Diaz, Mariam Adam, Jeff Scott and Monica Ellis, perform chamber music with a hip, sophisticated twist. The group is one of a number of North Valley performances as part of Arizona Musicfest. The winter festival debuts Friday and runs through the end of March.

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Support for first responders and the family of Bill Coleman, the New River resident and Maricopa County Sheriff ’s officer that was shot and killed in the line of duty in Anthem earlier this month, continued to poor in during the latest Anthem Community Council meeting.

Barbara Birdseye, representing Anthem cares Through Service, announced plans for what they hope to be an annual event supporting the families of police officers and firefighters in the Anthem area.

The inaugural event will include a golf tournament at Anthem Country Club open to the entire Anthem community.

Plans for a tennis tournament are also in the works as well as a dinner.

Birdseye said there are talks of expanding the series of activities to a week-long event in the coming years.

The meeting also included a proposal by local Anthem VFW, Post 12031, to build a memorial for Coleman near the location of the makeshift memorial that currently stands along Anthem Way. The VFW, in preliminary talks with Anthem staff, indicated that they would be willing to make a “substantial donation” to the project.

The VFW offered some conceptual drawings of the project.

“Deputy Bill Coleman made the ultimate sacrifice and we want to honor him,” Dennis Hider, the Commander of the VFW, said.

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Daisy Mountain Fire offers safety class STAFF REPORT

Daisy Mountain Fire Department will once again offer its eight-week training class, offering Community Emergency Preparedness Training to area residents at Cross of Christ Church in Anthem..

Over eight consecutive Thursdays, beginning March 1, participants will learn basic emergency response skills. Cert members are then integrated into the emergency response capability for their area.

The free classes are from 7 – 10 p.m. Those interested must attend all eight sessions to receive a certificate.

If a disastrous event should overwhelm or delay the community’s professional response, CERT members can assist their families, then others by applying the basic response and organizational skills they learned during training.

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Bob Downing, of Peoria, stars in Starlight Theater’s production of Arsenic and Old Lace. To view more photos from Friday’s rehearsal go to facebook.com/thefoothills.focus.

those shows. This cast has kept me laughing for the last eight weeks.”

The story takes focus when Mortimer, Martha and Abby’s nephew, finds out what his aunts have been up to, when he discovers a dead body.

Becky Bell, a theater teacher at Deer Valley High School in Glendale, ended a long theater drought as a performer to be part of a show she did when she herself was a high school student.

After playing the role of Abby in high school she returns to the stage to play Martha this time.

“Usually I’m so busy with the shows I’m putting together at Deer Valley that I’d never have time to do this,” she said. “It wasn’t until a couple days before auditions that I decided I could do this. It felt very strange being on the other side of the table during rehearsals.”

Despite that fact, Bell said she and co-star Pat Drapac, who plays Abby, connected almost immediately.

“We have a really good chemistry,” she said. “I knew it in the auditions and was hoping the casting director was seeing it too. You could see it in the eye contact and the way we were feeding off one and other.”

Bell said her character is a lot of fun to play.

“Aunt Martha is the more timid of the two aunts,” she said. “She gets a little bit more confident as the story moves along. Bless her heart she wants to help everyone. She’s sweet and kind and not all there. I love the humor in this show. It’s so funny. I love the characters.”

While the first death was an accident the two aunts take to their new service with increasing zest.

They also have a somewhat willing partner to their crimes.

While the two aunts poison the men they deem lonely and unhappy, Downing’s character, who is under the impression that he’s Teddy Roosevelt and that he’s digging the Panama Canal is actually burying victims in the basement.

“Mostly I’ve been in comedy so this show is a good one for me,” Downing said. “These two women are the glue to the play and they do an excellent job. They’re very talented.

Actually I’ve never seen a group that was so well cast. You’ll sit there and say these people are those characters. We’ve been rehearsing all this time and I know lines are coming and I still can’t help, but laugh.

I can’t believe when people hear this they aren’t going to fall off their chairs.”

The run of the show includes 7 p.m. performances on Friday, Saturday, Feb. 10-11 and Feb 1718 in addition to 3 p.m. shows on Sunday, Feb. 12 and Feb. 19.

The show will take place in Suite B-119 at 3655 West Anthem Way in Anthem.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children.

For information or to purchase tickets go to s t a r l i g h t c o m m u n i t y t h e a t e r. org or email info@ starlightcommunitytheater.org.

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Starlight’s production of Arsenic and Old Lace runs through Feb. 19.

To view more photos from Friday’s rehearsal go to facebook.com/ thefoothills.focus.

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Around the World with Imani Winds 7:30 p.m., Tuesday Desert Hills Presbyterian 34605 N. Scottsdale Road, Carefree 85377 Chamber music with a hip, sophisticated twist. This Grammy Award nominated quintet - Valerie Coleman, flute; Toyin Spellman-Diaz, oboe; Mariam Adam, clarinet; Jeff Scott, horn; Monica Ellis, bassoon – takes its knowledge of world music and infuses new spirit into much loved classics.

Savor Mendelssohn’s “Scherzo from A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Ravel’s “Le Tombeau de Couperin,” and Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring” with a hint of musical spices from around the world.

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Dan Levinson’s Palomar Quartet – plus The Anderson Twins – plays the great standards in a tribute to Benny Goodman’s small ensembles.

Jazz aficionados call this, “The Three Benny Opera!”

Generating all the wizardry and excitement of an unforgettable era, from “Avalon” to “Wang Wang Blues”: Dan Levinson, clarinet; Pete Anderson, clarinet; Will Anderson, clarinet; Matt Hoffmann, vibes; Mark Shane, piano; Jeff Hamilton, drums.

Guest vocalist Molly Ryan adds evocative vocals.

Tickets: $40; Premium Seating $55; Student (K-College) $5 Andrew von Oeyen in Recital 3 p.m., Feb. 12 Desert Hills Presbyterian 34605 N. Scottsdale Road, Carefree Spend the afternoon with four of the world’s great composers as summoned forth by one of the world’s young stars in his Arizona debut. With his commanding technique and

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Andrew von Oeyen will perform at 3 p.m., Feb. 12 at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church in Carefree.

subtle interpretations, von Oeyen is described as “an American treasure,” “one of the greatest pianists of his generation” and “recalls a young Van Cliburn.” Sonatas by Scarlatti, Schumann’s “Carnaval, Op. 9,” Ligeti’s “Musica ricercata,” Liszt’s “Nuages gris,” and Verdi/Liszt “Rigoletto Paraphrase” are nothing less than piano brilliance!

Tickets: $35; Premium Seating $50; Student (K-College) $5 Journeys in Jazz – Tamir Hendelman Trio 7:30 p.m., Feb. 16 7:30 p.m., Feb. 17 Fairway House at Grayhawk, 8620 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale Tamir Hendelman leads the Trio in music inspired by his travels and personal journey as a jazz pianist. From Alaska to New York, and Thailand to Israel, Hendelman and his Trio – Paul Keller, string bass; Sean Dobbins, drum set - explores jazz standards, Brazilian music, blues and his Israeli roots. “Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams” as you enjoy tunes by Duke Ellington, Jerome Kern, Horace Silver, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Charlie Parker, and Lerner and Loewe. Hendelman performs and records with celebrated artists Diana Krall, Gladys Knight, Natalie Cole, and Barbra Streisand.

Tickets: $40; No Premium Seating or Student tickets

Bob Moody’s Cabaret with Chris Brubeck 5 p.m., and 8 p.m., Feb. 18 Fairway House at Grayhawk, 8620 E. Thompson Peak Parkway in Scottsdale Multi-talented Arizona Musicfest Festival Orchestra conductor Bob Moody teams ups with the irrepressible bluespop-classical-jazzman Chris Brubeck (son of Library of Congress “Living Legend” Dave Brubeck) and musician friends in an unscripted evening of music, laughter and fun. This is the night when Bob puts down his baton and sings or plays his favorite tunes, interspersed with backstage stories.

Expect memorable music and spontaneous insiders’ stories… it’s improv practiced at its multi-genre best!

Tickets: $45; No Premium Seating or Student tickets Classical Passion: Robert Moody conducts the Arizona Musicfest Festival Orchestra 7:30 p.m., Feb. 21 Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Road in Scottsdale Robert Moody opens Festival Orchestra Week with the instrumental and emotional resonance of Joseph Jongen, Edward Elgar and Jean Sibelius.

Noted organ soloist James Jones and the orchestra join forces in Jongen’s triumphant tour de force, the “Toccata.” Elgar’s “Concerto in E Minor for Cello and Orchestra” is a introspective work performed by soloist Brant Taylor, distinguished member of the Chicago Symphony. The Sibelius “Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Opus 43” is a radiant paean to the joy of living, the Finnish composer at his most powerful best.

Tickets: $40; Premium Seating $55; Student (K- College) FREE Maestro’s Mix: Robert Moody conducts the Arizona Musicfest Festival Orchestra 7:30 p.m., Feb. 23 Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Road in Scottsdale Maestro Moody mixes it up - Dvorák, Mendelssohn and Prokofiev - with melodies,

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Church hosts book sale The Desert Foothills Lutheran Church will hosts is fifth annual book sale from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Feb. 10 – 11 and from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Feb. 12.

Proceeds from the sale will benefit their outreach programs allowing DFLC to better serve the needs of the community.

In preparation for the Book Sale, Desert Foothills is accepting donations from the public of gently used paperbacks, hardbacks, audio books and children’s books.

Donations can be dropped off at the church between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekdays.

The Desert Foothills Lutheran Church is located at 29305 North Scottsdale Road. For information or to request pickups of large donations contact Dwayne Richard call 480-710-2403.

The event, bringing together more than 200 golfers as well as local and national sports celebrities, supports the youth development programs for children and teens served by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale. The event costs $150 per person.

After a mix and mingle at an upscale cigar dinner at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort on Feb. 9 there will be a golf tournament beginning at 10 a.m., Feb. 10 at the Phoenician Golf Club.

Registration is at 10 a.m. with the shotgun start at noon.

Sponsorships and foursomes are available.

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Golf tourney aids Boys and Girls Clubs The annual Mark Grace Celebrity Invitational, supporting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale is set for Feb. 9 – 10 beginning with a mix and mingle event from 6 – 10 p.m. at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort on Feb. 9.

packages range from $3,600 $10,000 and include a chance to golf with a celebrity golfer, tee gift package for each golfer and a hole sponsorship. Contact Chris Marshall at 480-344-5681 or cmarshall@bgcs.org for detail or go to celebrityinvitational.org.

HEALTH Hospice group meets in Anthem Hospice of the Valley is holding a free grief support group, Picking Up the Pieces in the Midlife, which will address how to manage challenges when

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FUNDRAISER Desert Foothills women host annual event The annual Desert Foothills Woman’s Club Fundraiser is set for 11 a.m., Feb. 9 at the Fairway House at Grayhawk Country Club in Scottsdale.

Proceeds from raffles and silent auction items will go to benefit educational scholarships and community projects in North Scottsdale, Carefree and Cave Creek.

The theme for the event is “Hoops and Boots: featuring Tony Duncan, an Apache Hoop Dancer and The Cowgirl Historical Foundation’s Fashion Show.

Attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their favorite western attire.

Lunch will be served at noon with a social/cocktail hour beginning at 11 a.m. Tickets are $55 per person and open to all who are looking to support the Desert Hills community.

Grayhawk Country Club is located at 8620 East Thompson Peak Parkway in Scottsdale.

For information or to purchase tickets call Carol Wilson at 480-488-0341.

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EDUCATION Deer Valley Unified offers series on the district The Deer Valley Unified School District will be offering Deer Valley University, a series of workshops for parents, community members, and staff in the district that will provide its participants with a basic understanding of how the school district is managed and decisions are made from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Thursdays beginning Feb. 2 at the DVUSD office.

Attendees will learn how the governing board works, decipher and decode a school budget among a variety of other topics To register contact Kim Redding at 623-445-5016 or kim.redding@dvusd.org.

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ProMusica celebrates state’s centennial STAFF REPORT

The Arizona Centennial Foundation has recognized the PMAZ Celebrating Arizona’s Centennial concert as an official event in recognition of 100 years of statehood.

The celebration will include a 7:30 p.m. show on Feb. 11 and a 4 p.m. show on Feb. 12 at Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, located at 33606 N. 60th St. in Scottsdale.

ProMusica Arizona will be part of a full calendar of events taking place around the state commemorating Arizona’s rich history, culture, and natural wonders. The PMAZ concert

will feature music that celebrates the diversity of Arizona’s history since becoming a state on Feb. 14, 1912. It will include the performance of two pieces newly-commissioned by The Arizona Commission for the Arts as part of the Centennial Legacy Project.

The orchestral piece is called “Arizona Centennial Overture,” composed by Sy Brandon, a resident of Cottonwood, Arizona. The overture pays tribute to the unique blend of the various cultures that had a part in shaping Arizona’s history.

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The Arizona Commission on the Arts piece written for chorale and piano is titled “Turquoise and Thunderstorms.”

The music was written by Dr. James DeMars, and the ethereal text is by Alberto Rios. The music

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The Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse will host the third annual Bulls 4 Boobs fundraiser Fridays beginning Feb. 24 through the finale on March 30 in Cave Creek.

Team W.I.S.H. has set a goal of raising $20,000 toward helping fund breast cancer research, provide educational information and fund programs needed to defeat the disease.

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between the live bull ride and the product table selling pink ribbon items, collecting donations and will conduct a silent auction each Friday night. Autographed Arizona Cardinal pink baseball caps by coach Ken Whisenhunt, defensive coordinator Ray Horton and Hall of Famer Russ Grimm a pair of Simpson NASCAR gloves signed by Jeff Burton are among some of the items that will be auctioned off.

This year there will also be a

chance for youth to get into the action as the night of bull riding will be broken up by ‘mutton bustin’ as youngsters get the chance to chase down a sheep to capture a prize.

For information on becoming a sponsor for the event call Carol at 602-549-9797. For information on Team W.I.S.H., which has raised more than $1.1 million since its inception in 2004 go to teamwisharizona.org.

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message of Randall Thompson’s “The Testament of Freedom” composed in 1943 has made this one of the most popular works of American nationalistic music, and a huge success with audiences since its debut. It was written to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Thomas Jefferson. The text for each of the four movements is taken from writings by Thomas Jefferson.

The piece was originally scored for male voices and piano. It was written for the Virginia Glee Club, a male ensemble at the University of Virginia. Later the composer arranged the version PMAZ will perform, which uses SATB chorus and orchestra.

Tickets can be purchased at pmaz.org/buy-tickets or by calling 623-465-4650. For information on the show go to promusicaaz.org. Tickets are also available at Andrew Z Jewelry and the Deer Valley Credit Union in Anthem.

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uses 20th century sonorities and text painting to express the natural wonders of Arizona.

The chorale will also perform several works that celebrate Arizona cowboys and the great American west.

The audience will be treated to “Sinfonia India” by Carlos Chavez. It is a single movement work featuring rhythms, sounds, scales, and percussion that is derived from the Yaqui Indians of northern Mexico, many of whom settled in the Sonoran desert of Arizona. Carlos Chavez is a 20th century Mexican composer, educator, and conductor who founded the Mexican Symphonic Orchestra.

He composed “Sinfonia India,” or 2nd Symphony, in 1935. The piece is based on the mestizo music of Chavez’s youth, and captures the rhythmic complexity of a fast paced dance, and blends a short haunting middle section that reflects on the tranquility of the desert night.

Finally, the triumphant brass, soaring vocal lines, and an undeniably uplifting and timeless

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The North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway in Anthem added a Maricopa County Recorder’s KIOSK late last month.

The County Recorder’s KIOSK has been installed so residents can record their documents with the county and not have to go downtown Phoenix to do so.

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Cactus Shadows Jessica Luhrs celebrates after heading in the lone goal of Thursday’s game. The Falcons open the Division II state tournament tonight when they host Greenway at 7. To view more photos of Thursday’s game go to facebook.com/thefoothills.focus.

two regular season matchups Cactus Shadows won by 4-1 and 5-1 margins.

“Getting the top seed was very important to us,” Cactus Shadows coach Jeff Vittorio said. “If we would have lost we could have dropped all the way to the No. 6 seed. By winning we guaranteed ourselves two homes games and give ourselves a much better chance of being able to win that second state tournament game without Cassie.”

Even without their star goalie, Vittorio said his team is confident they can make a deep run in the tournament.

“I think we’ll be fine,” he said. “When you get to the state tournament winning is about the team that defends the best and then getting some breaks.”

In Thursday’s regular season finale against Boulder Creek the Falcons defense actually kept the Jaguars offense at bay as Miller had a quiet night against the No. 9 seed in the Div I state tournament.

“Boulder Creek is a good team,” Vittorio said. “Our defense bent, but didn’t break.”

After playing to a scoreless first half, the lone goal of the night came on a header off an assist feed from junior Kelly Reid, which was put away by senior Jessica Luhrs.

“On plays like that around the net when you know you have a

chance to make a play it feels like time almost stops,” she said.

“I knew I’d hit it sweet and it was going in.”

Assuming the Falcons can get past Greenway tonight, they would face the winner of No. 8 Notre Dame and No. 9 Thunderbird in a 2 p.m. quarterfinal match on Saturday.

The Falcons defeated 1-0 and 4-1 in two regular season contests.

Like her coach Luhrs is confident her team won’t be derailed by Miller’s absence.

“We’re a confident team, but we stay humble,” she said.

“Nobody gets too high when things are going well, but we don’t get too low when we struggle. We just keep playing our game. As long as we play defense like we know how I think we’ll go far.”

The Falcons road could include the No. 5 Apollo Hawks in the semifinals, a team Cactus Shadows defeated in last year’s state quarterfinals.

The semifinals will take place at 7 p.m., Feb. 9 at Paradise Valley High School. A rematch with Catalina Foothills wouldn’t come until the state championship match set for 10:30 a.m., Feb. 11 at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert.

In the Division I tournament the Boulder Creek Jaguars open the state tournament on the road against No. 8 Gilbert in a 5

p.m. game against No. 8 Gilbert at Hamilton High School in Chandler (3700 Arizona Ave.).

The winner of that matchup will likely draw No. 1 seed Hamilton in a 2 p.m. match Saturday.

The Jaguars head into the playoffs following a 16-4 regular season, which saw them win eight of their final 10 games, with the lone losses coming in a pair of one-goal games against Cactus Shadows.

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Anthem Community Council voted unanimously to have Chief Executive Officer Jenna Kollings negotiate the purchase of a new building to house Anthem staff. One of the properties that will be considered is the space they are currently leasing at 3701 W. Anthem Way. The other two locations are 3715 W. Anthem Way, center, and 41810 Venture Court, bottom. The council stipulated that any contract agreed to will have a 90-day period in which Anthem will inform the community about the potential purchase.

foot along with building F in the Venture Court Professional Plaza, at 41810 Venture Court, a 27,000 square foot space.

Kollings acknowledged that their current location makes more sense than 3715 in terms of space needs and in terms of a visible location compared to the Venture Court property. Still, she said depending on price and other considerations either of the other two could be viable options.

Beyond office space for staff the building could also be used for some combination of a visitor’s center, a continued space sharing relationship with Maricopa County Sheriff officers, class space for community college courses, fitness space, performing arts space and senior services.

The council made a stipulation in granting the go-ahead that any contract signed must include a 90-day window that will be used to educate Anthem residents about the proposed purchase.

Kollings said postcards will be mailed out advertising a meeting to give the public a chance to ask question, voice concerns and hear about how the proposed purchased building will be used.

During staff ’s presentation Doug Greenstein, the community’s financial officer, went over estimates regarding the economic impact such a purchase might have on the community.

Greenstein, with the help of Country Club resident Steve Champion, came up

with some estimates that they deemed conservative in nature.

Estimating a purchase price somewhere between $2 – 3 million and projected refurbishing cost in the neighborhood of $1 – 1.5 million, Greenstein explained that by making a down payment on the selected property out of the enhancement fund and with a modicum of income brought in through leasing out space within the building that the purchase, “will not create in our opinion a financial burden to this generation of owners or the next generation of Anthem owners. This project can be funded with an insignificant impact on assessments.”

Looking at a 25-30 year loan with a six percent interest rate Greenstein said that the building could be paid for while still leaving ample money to contribute to the enhancement fund in the second year following the purchase.

“Based on conservative estimates of numbers we believe that this project is extremely doable with exceptional benefits, and all said we believe it would be in this community’s best interests,” Greenstein said.

Board vice president Bob Copen expressed concerns about whether the public’s input had been heard, citing the response received from Swaback’s proposals, one that included a main street area with numerous amenities.

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Copen also expressed trepidation about pushing a time frame on the purchase of any of the buildings.

He wondered aloud whether building on undeveloped land had been given proper consideration.

Board members Tim Fyke and Emily Wrinkle disagreed.

Fyke said Swaback’s concept of a downtown Main Street for Anthem simply wasn’t realistic while Wrinkle suggested that Anthem could be left in the lurch should the council continue to drag its feet when it comes to finding a new home.

“We have a realistic, practical idea of what we want to do with this building,” Fyke said. “It’s a real use to us. Let staff work a deal. If they come back and it’s an idea we don’t like or a price we don’t like we can reject it.

This isn’t rocket science.”

Wrinkle agreed.

“I feel like we need to go forward with this right now,” she said. “I would hate to have any one of the buildings we’re looking at be sold and see our rent upped or us get kicked out and have no place to go.”

The Anthem Community Council board believes if they are looking to make a significant expenditure of funds Anthem residents should have an opportunity to vote on such an issue. There are a vocal number of residents that show to Community Council meetings that openly express concerns about such a scenario. They are of the belief that letting residents, that don’t show to meetings and are presumably uninformed of the issues, vote would be counterproductive.

How do you feel about the differing viewpoints? Are you comfortable with the board member that you voted for making the financial decisions impacting the community or do you think that as dues paying residents you deserve a vote when it comes to significant decisions impacting community?

Share your thoughts by sending a letter to the editor at ffeditorial@ hotmail.com or by starting a dialogue on The Foothills Focus Facebook page at facebook.com/ thefoothills.focus.

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community events Continued from page 7 a spouse or partner dies. The group meets 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday through Feb. 14 at the North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy, Anthem.

The group will address issues such as shifting identity from a couple to a single person, dealing with loneliness, negotiating relationships with friends, family and social networks, and finding new roles as a parent or grandparent. Reservations are requested by calling 602-636-5390.

Hospice offers series on dealing with grief Hospice of the Valley will have a free series of talks about grief and mourning that will address the fundamentals of getting through grief, common myths and misconceptions, and ways to get through the holidays and special milestones. The talks are all scheduled at Desert Foothills Library, 38443 N. Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek. Meetings will be at 10 a.m. and last 60 -90 minutes. Listed are the dates and topics: - Feb. 10, Picking up the Pieces: When a Spouse or Partner Dies, Part II - April 13, Helping Another in Grief For information, contact Joan Zecherle at 602.330.9606 or jzecherle@hov.org.

Yoga, meditation, other relaxation classes offered in New River Rajpal Kaur offers Kundalini Yoga classes combined with Gong therapy for women only from 7 – 9 p.m. every Thursday.

The class is for both beginners and intermediate students. The class offers an opportunity to explore, celebrate, heal, feel good, while ensuring a safe sacred environment. Those interested in attending are asked to wear comfy clothing and bring a blanket. Cost is $10.

A class open to both men and women takes place from 7 – 9 p.m. on Tuesdays featuring Kundalini Yoga and double gong meditation.

Evening includes yoga class instruction for beginners and intermediate students. The class explores the yoga of awareness, the energy of consciousness. The Gong Meditation is like a very deep and lasting massage, by tuning the physical body and soul to the greatest possible resonance.

The healing and balancing effect can be felt for days. Attendees are asked to wear comfy clothing and bring a mat and blanket. Cost is $10.

The third activity offered at the New River home is a labyrinth walk with gong vibrations played

by Rajpal Kaur the third Sunday of each month from 2 – 5 p.m.

Pray, meditate and connect with the divine. The labyrinth walk is available other days and times by appointment.

Donations are accepted.

For information email rajpalkaur@q.com, call 623-910-1096 for directions to the private residence or go to rajpalkaur.webs.com.

Doctor discusses faith and healing Harold G. Koenig, M.D., will address “The Role of Faith and Prayer in Health and

Healing: What Does Science Have to Say?” from 7 – 9 p.m., Feb. 9 at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, sponsored by Pinnacle Theological Center.

The program is open to the public, free of charge. For information call 480-585-9448, ext. 1 or PinnaclePres.org.

Pinnacle Presbyterian Church is located at 25150 N. Pima Road in Scottsdale. For information call 480-585-9448.

HIKING Cave Creek releases February schedule Cave Creek Regional Park recently released its event schedule for January that includes classes, hikes, an exercise series as well as equestrian opportunities.

A complete list can be found at Maricopa.gov/parks/ cave_creek. Plenty of water and proper hiking shoes are recommended for all events.

For information or to register call Ranger Sarah at 623-4650431 x 202.

Thursday: At 9 a.m. the fourth hike in a reach your fitness goals series will leave from the Slate Trailhead. The hike will take participants 3.6 miles on a moderate trail.

Thursday: At 3 p.m. Cave Creek Trailrides offers at 1 hour ride with a ranger in which riders will be introduced to the nature and landscape of the region. Registration is required for the fee-based program. For information or to register call 623-742-6700 Friday: At 6:30 p.m. a moonlight hike will leave from the group campground and take

participants to Clay Mine. The easy .5 mile hike will conclude with a candlelight trip complete with a historic overview of the mine, as explorers learn how its contents were used to cure various ailments. Helmets will be supplied. Flashlights are recommended.

Saturday: At 11 a.m. visitors to the Nature Center will get a chance to see staff feed frozen rodent entrees to a variety of reptiles. Staff will explain the important role the creatures play in the food web.

Saturday: At 3 p.m. a presentation about the venomous creatures in the

Valley will take place in the Nature Center. The presentation will offer facts about the animals and explain their role in the desert ecosystem.

PHOTOGRAPHY Cave Creek photographer hosts series of workshops Photographer Alan Lowy is offering a series of photo workshops throughout the rest of the month.

Saturday: The three hour workshop beginning at 9 a.m. offers advice on how to

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I am still very much a puppy and have tons of energy. I need to be exercised daily so I am calmer at home.

I need some basic obedience training and am not 100 percent house broken. But, I am smart and am already doing better at my foster home. If you are patient and have the time to spend with me, I will learn fast.

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Iris might accidently knock them down. I get along with other dogs but would like it better if I am the only object of your affection. No cats please.

Although I’m a tiny bit rough around the edges now, my adorable face and funny antics make it worth the effort to help me brush up on my manners.

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instrumental pyrotechnics and romance. The four short movements of Antonin Dvorák’s joyous “Serenade for Winds in D Minor, Opus 44” will highlight the performance. Felix Mendelssohn’s “sonic marvel,” the powerhouse “Concerto in E Minor for Violin and Orchestra” features promising young soloist Andrea Segar. “Romeo and Juliet, Suites No. 1 and 2” by Sergei Prokofiev is sexy, zesty, sparkling and dynamic, conveying all the richness of Shakespeare. The bard’s immortal words are woven into the evening’s enchantment, brought to life by Valley actors, courtesy of Phoenix Theatre.

Tickets: $40; Premium Seating $55; Student (K-College) FREE The Brubeck Brothers Quartet in Concert with the Festival Orchestra conducted

by Robert Moody 7:30 p.m., Feb. 24 Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Road in Scottsdale The second generation of America’s “first family of music,” the Brubeck Brothers Quartet – Chris Brubeck, bass and trombone; Dan Brubeck, drums; Mike DeMicco, guitar; Chuck Lamb, piano – joins the Arizona Musicfest Festival Orchestra conducted by Robert Moody. “The Basie Band is Back in Town” and Dave Brubeck’s memorable “In Your Own Sweet Way” (transcribed for orchestra by brother Howard) begin the evening’s synergy between quartet, orchestra and audience.

Then the Quartet swings into classic jazz with the 60 orchestra members as sidemen on “Black & Blue,” “Jazzanians,” “We’re Still in Love After All These Years,” and “Take Five.”

Among the many highlights in this jazz and classical blend is Chris’ “Concerto for Bass Trombone,” with Chris soloing.

Another guaranteed crowdpleaser is the “Audience Choice Overture!” The audience picked the Overture they’d most like to hear by voting for one of six choices posted on the Arizona Musicfest web site.

Tickets: $40; Premium Seating $55; Student (K-College) FREE

Robert Moody conducts the Arizona Musicfest Festival Orchestra, Soloists and Chorus 3 p.m., Feb. 26 Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N. Pima Road in Scottsdale.

“The Verdi Requiem” features long, arching melodic passages which are punctuated with thunderbolts of the composer’s apocalyptic vision. Soloists Barbara Quintiliani, soprano; Beth Clayton, mezzo-soprano; Gaston Rivero, tenor; Wayne Tigges, bass-baritone; and a magnificent 200-voice chorus (the Arizona Musicfest Chorus plus the UCLA Chorale) join the all-star Festival Orchestra in Verdi’s dramatic masterwork.

This work of epic proportions was created as a heroic monument and continues to be performed as originally intended, in tribute to beloved cultural icons.

Tickets: $45; Premium Seating $60; Student (K-College) FREE From A to Z – Abba to Les Miz – Broadway’s Best!

7:30 p.m., March 2 North Scottsdale Christian, 28700 N. Pima Road, Scottsdale Signature tunes from hit shows “Mamma Mia!,” “Chicago,” “Rent,” ”Jersey Boys,” “Les Misérables,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Cats” and “Jesus Christ Superstar,” sung by Broadway’s Nat Chandler and Teri Dale Hansen make this a Big Apple experience.

Chandler’s multi-faceted career on Broadway includes title roles in shows from “Camelot” to “Spamalot.” The recipient of two Barrymore Award nominations for Best Actor, Chandler is also an accomplished vocalist, appearing as a soloist with orchestras around the country.

With major credits that range from Hal Prince’s Tony-winning “Showboat” to Gershwin at Lincoln Center, Hansen is a magical performer who never disappoints. Chandler and Hansen are backed by a hot piano combo led by Music Director/ pianist Mike Pettry, a Jonathan Larson Award Winner. Chris Finet is on acoustic and electric bass; Dennis Monce on trumpet and Jeff Siegfried, woodwinds.

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Cost is $65.

Feb. 12: From 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. a workshop on how to create classic nude figure images will be offered. The discussion will include how to work with hot lights for shadow and highlights plus how to pose the model.

Learn use of a hand-held meter as well as in camera metering modes and manual metering settings. Cost is $165.

Prices and locations for the workshops vary. Classes are limited to six people, ages 18 and up. For information on any of the above classes go to avecreek-photo.com or email alowy@qwestoffice.net.

MUSIC Chamber Orchestra performs in Scottsdale The Arizona Chamber Orchestra returns with a program of soul-stirring music for strings and organ at 4 p.m., March 4 at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church.

The show features the colors of Pinnacle’s Richards, Fowkes pipe organ, the ensemble will perform Respighi’s Suite in G and Albinoni’s exquisite Adagio for Organ and Strings. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons will round out an afternoon of music.

General admission tickets are $29. Main floor rear tickets are $13 while students are $7.

Pinnacle Presbyterian Church is located at 25150 N. Pima Road in Scottsdale. For information call 480-585-9448.

MIM celebrates Arizona’s centennial On February 18, the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) will add its voice to the statewide centennial celebration by showcasing Arizona’s musical contributions to the world. Through a special exhibition, public programs, teacher curriculum, and video stories, MIM will document

how music making continues to be an integral part of Arizona’s cultural fabric.

“I Am AZ Music: MIM Celebrates 100 Years of Arizona Music” examines Arizona’s history through a musical lens.

Beginning with the original statehood celebration in 1912, MIM’s exhibition tells the story of numerous musicians, musical instrument makers, recording studios, performing arts organizations, and musical traditions significant to Arizona’s past, present, and future. The exhibition consists of more than 30 exhibits, each one including artifacts, photographs, and audiovisual content designed to bring the subjects to life.

Entrance to the “I Am AZ Music” exhibition is included in general museum admission.

The exhibition will be in place through Jan. 6, 2013. The MIM is located at 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix (corner of Tatum and Mayo Boulevards, just south of Loop 101). Visit theMIM.org or call 480-478-6000 for information.

ASTRONOMY Vatican Observatory employee speaks to Foothills group The Desert Foothills Astronomy Club will host a lecture by Fr. William Stoeger, S.J., of the Vatican Observatory. This world-class astronomer will speak on the topic “Big Bang Cosmology, Quantum Cosmology, and the Philosophical Idea of Creation.”

The meeting will be held at the North Valley Regional Library, 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway in Anthem, Wednesday Feb 15, 6:30-8:30 pm. Doors open at 6 pm, and the meeting is open to the public. Maps and more info are available on our website at: www. dfacaz.org.

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community involvement in addition to extracurricular activities. Writing a cogent, concise essay is an integral part of the application process.

Students, who exemplify the ideals of Rotary International, are encouraged to apply. The selection criteria include academic performance, service to the community, personal merit and leadership. To qualify for consideration for a scholarship, the student must meet all the following requirements:

page application postmarked no later than March 1.

Applications for the Rotary Club of Anthem Scholarship are available from the counseling departments at Boulder Creek High School and Sandra Day O’Connor High School or online at AnthemRotary. org. The deadline for completed application packets is March 1.

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DPS needs help in identifying the unknown vehicle and/or its driver. The unknown vehicle should have damage to its front left corner and is believed to be a larger profile vehicle such as an SUV or truck with large tires.

The DPS Vehicular Crimes Unit is investigating the crash and would appreciate the public’s help. If you have any information regarding this collision, you are asked to call DPS at 602-223-2000.

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e accepted for full-time, 2013 academic year. of Public Safety (DPS) needs STAFF REPORT postsecondary enrollment Each year the Rotary Club the public’s help to identify in the 2012 fall semester/ of Anthem seeks scholarship the driver of a vehicle that The Anthem Rattlers, a quarter. applicants from the two high left the scene of a fatal collision youth baseball squad for ages 9 schools closest to Anthem. The • Have earned a cumulative on Jan. 23. and under, is preparing for the scholarship committee evaluates The fatal collision occurred upcoming season. Coach Mike high school grade point all applications using traditional just after 4 a.m. in the Darrah started the team in the average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. methods including grade southbound lanes of Interstate summer of 2011 and formed • Not be related to a point averages and advanced 17 at Happy Valley Road. the team within the Rattlers member of the Rotary Club placement and honors courses The vehicles involved were Baseball travel organization. of Anthem. a semi-truck, a 1998 Saturn The team finished the midtaken. Applicants are required Foothills NPEC the Health Fair three- 1/2 pg. 4c, 10”x 6.25”, Focus “NPEC Health season ranked 1st in Fair” the Western station wagon4c Foothills and an toHTHR-105-0112 submit information on theirFocus • Submit complete

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Although the Rattlers’ take baseball seriously, the team has a lot of fun together learning how to play competitive baseball within a team concept. The coaching staff has a combined 30 years of experience and truly support and encourage the boys in creating a passion for baseball.

In partnership with the players’ families, they are committed to the goal of developing honorable young men. The Rattlers are currently looking for additional players for their 9U (9 years old and under) team and are starting an 8 and under team.

For the 9U team players must turn 10 after May 1 and for the 8U team players must not turn 9 until after May 1. For information call Mike Darrah at 480-259-6398 or email mike.darrah8@gmail.com.

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fishing report This is a scaled down, North Valley focused, version of the weekly fishing report produced by Arizona Game and Fish. To view the complete listing go to http://azgfd.net/artman/publish/FishingReport LAKE PLEASANT As is usual this time of year, the water level is constantly rising as water from the Central Arizona Project is pumped into the lake for later irrigation and domestic use.

According to Mike McFarland of Hook Up Outfitters, the fishing is getting better. The water temperature in the main lake is around 54 degrees, but Mike has found some 60-degree water in the shallow coves in the afternoons. Sport-fish and bait fish can be attracted to the warmer water.

Mike says the fish -- especially striped bass and white bass -have migrated back into shallow arms of the northern coves and typically the bite is best in the early mornings and afternoons.

However, keep a watch on the surface activity (binoculars help) -- stripers and whites can sometimes be found chasing shad at the surface, so keep a topwater lure, casting spoon, or

a crankbait handy.

When the bass are shallow, try Little Dippers on jig heads or curly tails on jigs. If the fish aren’t active, try in the 15 to 30 foot range in the submerged creek channels. The guides have been catching lots of small white bass, and striped bass running from six inches to 3 pounds.

But they have also been catching some largemouth bass as well from young jack bass to nice 3 pounders.

BARTLETT The best fishing will likely be at first light, and then in the afternoons. At first light, look for bass off the primary points in 15 to 30 feet of water. Anglers have reported catching bass that have discouraged crayfish. Try crawdad imitations and worm rigs (drop shots and Texasrigs) for largemouth bass. A few weeks back crappie fishing was reported to be picking up, although most of the crappie being caught were small.

I have not heard any recent reports on crappie.

SAGUARO Lake level is 1,525 feet (94-percent full). Saguaro was scheduled for a trout stocking last week. No recent reports, but like most lakes the bass fishing has been slow and hit or miss. Yellow bass fishing can be good, try using a silver and blue kastmaster or similar.

APACHE Lake is 96-percent full at 1,910 feet. No recent reports but fishing should be good for yellow bass down by the dam.

Yellow bass should hit jigs and spoons. Fish for them around balls of shad in 20-60 feet of water. Cut bait also works well for them. All other fish such as crappie, catfish and bluegill harvested from the lake must have a piece of skin attached to the fillets so species can be determined.

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Cave Creek proprietor earns honor STAFF REPORT

Valerie Watters, owner of Valerie’s Furniture & Accents, was awarded the 2011 Retailer of the Year Award by the Arizona Home Furnishings Representatives Association (AHFRA), in a ceremony earlier this month in Scottsdale According to AHFRA president Scott Donk, Watters was nominated and chosen from retailers throughout markets that member representatives serve including Arizona, New Mexico, parts of Nevada and beyond.

“Everyone wants to sell to Valerie because of the quality of individual that she is.

She was the overwhelming winner,” Donk said.

Watters is actively involved in the industry locally, regionally and nationally. She is an executive board member of Western Home Furnishings Association, a trade association dedicated to home furnishings retailers on the West Coast.

“I am extremely honored. I have known many of the reps for more than 25 years. I know how hard they work. They are an essential part of our industry.

I am proud to be associated with them and recognized by them.”

According to Donk, the recognition is often awarded to a store with multiple locations.

“While Watters has only one location, she is certainly doing

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Valerie Watters of Cave Creek, the owner of Valerie’s Furniture and Accents, was honored as the 2011 Retailer of the Year, in January. The award is given by the Arizona Home Furnishings Representatives Association.

something right to be selected from among the five nominees this year,” he said.

Watters established the 6,500 square foot home furnishings store in 1989. She built and grew her brand, market share and reputation by dedicating herself to providing clients with oneof-a-kind western furniture and accessories, nearly all of which are American made.

Watters’ clientele is not limited to Arizona. A large number of her customers live throughout the country. Watters is known for her clever advertisements which run throughout Arizona and in national publications featuring playful tie-ins with classic old western themes.

But it is her quality that keeps her in business, according to Donk.

Watters hand-selects each item in the store from artisans throughout the United States.

“She personally works with all the suppliers of accessories, rugs, fabrics, leather and case goods,” Donk said.

In addition, Watters has established relationships with talented artists and scours the country for unique, sometimes antique, but always interesting western influenced pieces.

Other recognitions Watters has received include Top 50 Retail Stars Award by Home Accents Today Magazine and Best Cowboy/Cool Furniture from Phoenix Magazine. She has been a featured speaker at industry and media events throughout her career.

Watters is also known for her work for non-profit organizations, and animal rescue organizations are especially dear to her heart. Watters lives on a ranch in Cave Creek, Arizona and currently has more than 15 adopted rescue animals on her property including five dogs, a donkey, a mule, a sheep, a llama, a cat, two pygmy goats, many hens and one ornery rooster.

Valerie’s Furniture & Accents is located at 6070 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For information, call 480-483-3327 or visit valeriesfurniture.com.

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Candidates square off for Country Club seat Colleague urges vote for Matson I have known Holly Matson for over two years. During that time, I have served with her in her capacity as the Executive Director (and later Board Member) of the Arts Council of the North Valley, Inc. I have served with Holly on behalf of other non-profit organizations as well.

I want a candidate who is energetic, experienced, and committed to serving on the Anthem Community Council. I want a candidate who will work to attract, support, and keep businesses in Anthem. I want a candidate who is concerned about Anthem in both the short and long-term, and who will balance those interests in a thoughtful, well-reasoned manner.

Holly Matson has the skills, desire, and experience to be an outstanding Country Club candidate on the Anthem Community Council. I urge you to vote for Holly Mason.

Becky N. MacMillan, Anthem Country Club

Willis states case for spot on council representing Country Club Over the last several years, I have been deeply involved in serving all residents of the Anthem Country Club and the Anthem community as a whole. I am currently the Chair of the Anthem Water Rate Case Panel, a member of the ACCCA Lifestyle Enhancement Committee and a member of the ACCCA Policy Committee. I regularly attend all monthly Council Board meetings and quarterly ACCCA meetings. My wife and I have been Anthem residents for over 10 years, and we are active in our local church and the North Country Conservancy (key mission is preservation of Daisy Mountain). In 2011, the ACCCA presented me with the Certificate of Recognition for volunteer activities.

I want to continue my community service and passionately address the current concerns of the Anthem community while driving the evolution of Anthem in a manner that is fair to all Anthem stakeholders. To do that, I will work closely with Board members and Council Staff to listen to your concerns and represent your interests in all Council matters. I will continue to focus on the established community-wide values of open communication, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and practical use of our community enhancement funds. I will also be a strong advocate for issues that directly impact Country Club residents –such as the “refreshing” of our architectural and landscape design guidelines (which requires Council approval) and ensuring that our interests are properly considered in any new community building projects or actions that may be taken to comply with recent legal opinions regarding the Council organization.

As your Board member, I will also proactively work with surrounding communities to address legislative, recreation and economic issues that are important to Anthem. I helped draft state legislation and a resolution to address the problems that have resulted in the large water and sewer rate increases that ALL residents and businesses in Anthem have suffered. I will work with the sponsor to pass the bill and resolution, and hopefully ease some of the burden of these utilities on your household budget.

Finally, I know that many more issues will arise over the next 3 years that none of us can anticipate. As a management consultant with 40 years’ experience, I will apply my business and analytical skills and my Anthem community experience to help us sustain and move Anthem forward.

Roger Willis, Anthem Country Club

Jaguar senior reacts to cowardly act I feel it is my duty as a member of the Boulder Creek High School student body to write this letter. I, as well as several of my classmates, am very bothered and angered about the incident that took place at the Anthem Park a few days ago. The incident I am referring to is in regards to the Gyro employee in a Mickey Mouse costume that was pushed into the pond.

The act of pushing someone in a full costume into a pond is ridiculous, but when it involves a developmentally challenged individual it is criminal! I hope everyone is also noting how deadly this event could have been. I am sure the cowards involved never put to mind, “What if he can’t swim?” or “What if the costume is too heavy to swim in?”

This behavior should not and will not be condoned by this community. I have witnessed several occasions where this community has come together to assist those in need and for someone to turn a member of the community into a victim is absolutely obscene.

I have the privilege of having an Autistic family member and I have a full understanding that all people have

the same rights and should receive equal respect from everyone.

I have had to sort through a variety of emotions due to the event, anger being the strongest. The level of ignorance we are talking about is enormous.

Not only did they take the time to plan the event but they also videoed it.

This just reinforces that this was not a “cool” thing to do, but an absolutely monstrous thing to do.

Thank goodness I have been blessed with strong family values or I’m sure I would have gotten myself into trouble by retaliating to the cowardly acts of a few freshmen at Boulder Creek High School.

I am proud to be a member of the Boulder Creek High School as well as the Anthem community. I also feel strongly that the high school and community will respond appropriately. To not discipline the individuals responsible would be condoning their behavior and that is equally as criminal.

Sincerely, Justin Corso, Boulder Creek High School senior

Boulder Creek administration praises reaction of students Justin, Thank you for a genuine and heartfelt letter.

Yesterday the school administration and staff spent the morning coordinating with the Maricopa County Sheriff ’s office on their open criminal investigation regarding the incident at the park. Because of the student body’s commitment to standing up for this victim, we were able to immediately identify the students involved and turn all necessary information over to the deputies involved in the case.

Since this incident at the park is an active case with MCSO, we will continue to turn over any and all information to their investigation. But they are the leading agency working to apply appropriate consequences to the students involved.

It is a commendation to the students at BCHS that an act which was unprovoked

and cruel was able to be immediately investigated and solved yesterday. This is the exact student character that we hope to see each day from our students.

And your letter here is an extension of the pride and high moral character that we respect in our students. As you may know, we have been developing a school-wide character program that is not necessarily taught in classrooms, but modeled by students, teachers, and staff each day.

Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns and serve as a model of how each Boulder Creek student should behave.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Thank you!

Nicole Duquette Assistant Principal Boulder Creek High School

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Anthem, Tramonto, Desert Hills, Carefree, Cave Creek, North Scottsdale

602-349-0577

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Customer Satisfaction And Attention to Detail Guaranteed!!

• 20 Years Experience • Arizona Native • Anthem Resident • Owner Operated • Irrigation Specialist • Maintenance Expert • One Time Clean Ups • Tree Trimming • Routine Maintenance • FREE ESTIMATES

Call: Matt Lilly

602-434-2846

• BBQ • Stone Veneer • Gazebo/Ramadas • Fire Pits • Pavers/Flagstone • Bee Hives • Outdoor Kitchens • Water Features • Clean Ups • Tree Trimming • Accent Lighting • Curbing • Turf • Irrigation • Boulders • Block Fences & Custom Gates

Call For Free Estimates Valley Wide (602) 413-4370

M&H Landscaping

Licensed • Bonded • Insured

Custom Landscaping • Flagstones BBQs • Sprinkler & Drip Systems Installed & Repaired •Tree Trimming Sod or Rock Installed Paver Installation

Free Estimates

602.403.9674 Manuel Olguin

painting

Sprinkler Repair Landscape & Maintenance •Affordable Same Day Service •Dependable •Guaranteed •12 Years Experience

“No Job To Big Or Small”

602-330-6965 • Convert to LEDs and Save $$ • Low Voltage Lighting Specialist •Clean-Ups •Irrigation Repairs • Hire an Experienced Full-Service Company • Design, Installation, Remodels • Pavers, BBQ, Fireplaces • General Contracting

Mike Potter

Landscaping/Hardscaping M&J General Contracting

623-465-0952 www.mikescreativescapes.com ROC 150017, 203168 Bonded & Insured

LANDSCAPES FOR OVER 20 YEARS! •Professional Maintenance •Tree Trimming •Irrigation Specialist •Water Features •BBQ’s/Fireplaces •Pavers/Hardscapes

•Interior & Exterior •Remodels •Epoxy Floors •Multi-Spec Coatings •Wood Staining

•Landscape Lighting •Clean-ups

Tree Trimming & Landscape

623-465-2546 623-297-7584 FREE ESTIMATES

Bonded, Insured & Licensed #ROC166390

Natural Choice LANDSCAPING, LLC • Maintenance • Installation • Block Walls • Pavers • Landscape Lighting

• Clean-ups • Tree Trimming • Hauling • Drip System Repair

Also All Phases of Pest Control Services Including: Africanized Bees • Roaches Wasps •Spiders • Crickets Pack Rats Pigeon Control • Scorpions Ants • Ticks

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painting

Interior/Exterior Pressure Washing Cabinet & Decorative Finishing 30 Years Experience Free Estimates

I8479BC, Licensed, Bonded, Insured

plumbing plumbing

licensed • bonded • insured ROC 181287

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Roc 229421 Licensed • Bonded • Insured

landscape CONSTRUCTION

Mike’s

DITCHING GRADING LAWN REMOVALS SPREADING POOL DEMOLITION PATIOS SMALL TREE REMOVAL FITS THRU 36" GATE

• Water Heaters • Drain Cleaning • Water Softeners • R.O. Systems • Leaks • Gas Lines

Cell: 360.708.6593

480.575.7197 Not a licensed contractor

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KEYS to the DESERT Locksmith

DON’S PAINTING I Don’t Text…

I Don’t Tweet…

I Don’t Blog…

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FREE Estimates! Low Prices!

30 Years Experience

Top to Bottom, We Do It All!

alldesertlandscape.com COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL

Specializing in Quality Termite Control

623-465-7900

602-295-9198

• Monthly Maintenance • All Tree Removal • Desert Landscape Rock • One-Time Cleanups • Dead Wooding & Pruning • Concrete Walks & Patios

623-385-5352

plumbing PEST CONTROL

Locally owned & operated in Cave Creek, AZ

Let us create the perfect environment for you!

locksmith

ALL DESERT

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DESIGNING AND MAINTAINING

The thorough detailed cleaning you are looking for.

20 YEARS EXPERIENCE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED!

MOVERS

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Retired Illinois Contractor

623-465-0572

623.587.5684 Not A Licensed Contactor

LARGE DOG BOARDING Cage-Free

602.214.8224 Pamela

Owner/Operator www.llamapaloozaranch.com

24/7 Emergency

Service

623-551-PIPE

(7473)

ROC # 254779 • Licensed, Bonded & Insured

www.ProSkillPlumbing.com

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ROBERT

SEPTIC REPAIRS

rEPAIR SPECIALIST

ROOFING Your Local Contractor Since 1983 Robert Leiler

STONE CARE

roc# 271720

STONE CARE

BY DAN

602.616.9753

FLOORS COUNTERTOPS SHOWERS

pools

I can fill those holes in your Travertine floors!

Color enhancer & sealer Hone or Polish

S E RV IC E

Reliable and Dependable Weekly Pool Service and Repairs

OWNER/OPERATED For 22 Years Call Tim at

623-297-7581

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Pick Up of anything metal We also pick up the following:

Car Batteries Electrical wiring Appliances Junk Cars Air Planes Even your Broken Down Spaceship!

Etc, Etc. Etc.

Call Robert at 602.550.7776

(623) 465-4955 MARICOPA HEALTH DEPT. CERTIFIED

602.561.7669 water Heaters

water treatment

Water Heaters

Water Treatment

50 Gallon Bradford White Gas Water Heater

$599

.00

Installed Plus Tax

Scrap metal

Scrap Man FREE

• Renewed Service to Black Canyon City • Storage Tanks • Pools and Spas • Spray Arenas, Roads and Construction • We Rent 1,000 gallon Pressurized Tanks • Fast & Reliable Service • Competitive Prices

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Dan Smith

ULTIMATE POOL

water treatment

UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

LEILER

leak Detection

water HAULING

50 Gallon Bradford White Electric Water Heater

$550

.00

Installed Plus Tax

623-551-PIPE

ROC # 254779 • Licensed, Bonded & Insured

(7473)

www.ProSkillPlumbing.com

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wells & pumps

Clack WS-1 32,000 Grain Water Softener

$899.00

Installed Plus Tax* *Installed to exsisting loop

$85.00

Yearly R.O. Filter Change & Service*

*Most systems, membrane not included

623-551-PIPE

ROC # 254779 • Licensed, Bonded & Insured

(7473)

www.ProSkillPlumbing.com

BAD WATER!

We’ve been making it better for over 50 years.

Free Water Evaluations

FOR AS LITTLE AS $27.50/Wk

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Professional Water Treatment Services starting at

ROC258174, ROC258174

• Softeners $895 • Reverse Osmosis $395 • Water Heaters $595

(623) 551-PETE (7383)

SERVING ANTHEM, BLACK CANYON CITY, CAREFREE, CAVE CREEK, TRAMANTO, DESERT HILLS, NEW RIVER and NORTH PHOENIX FOR 10 YEARS!

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PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.THEFOOTHILLSFOCUS.COM TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED. RATE FOR CLASSIFIEDS ARE $.50 PER WORD AND MUST BE PREPAID. DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIEDS IS WED. AT 5PM FOR THE FOLLOWING WED. ISSUE. CLASSIFIEDS MAY ALSO BE FAXED TO 623-465-1363. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO CLASSIFIEDS ARE ACCEPTED OVER THE PHONE.

NOTICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Roadrunner Pharmacy has career openings for our growing company!!

Candidates must have customer and computer skills and accurate on phones. Also opportunity in accounting, candidates must have banking experience. Willing to work full time and accept our excellent pay and benefit package in order to join our great team. No Weekends or nights. Holidays off with pay!!!

We are at 7th St. and Carefree Hwy. Please email your resume to customerservice@eatonvetlabs.com or fax to 623-494-6928

BAR-B-Q & HORSESHOE PITCH FUNDRAISER Sat. Feb. 11, 2012 Cleator, AZ For Dale Hewitt (cancer meds) Sign ins 10:30am Pitch at NOON Info: 928-308-1411 Movie Time Projector Rental Winter Special of $199 4 Hour Projector Rental Party. WOW your next Party Guests! You provide the DVD We Provide the Movie Equipment. Call to reserve we book quickly Cheapest Rates in town movietimeprojectorrentals@gmail. com 602-578-6325 Erika Do you have something in your yard?

Call New River Recycle. We will come pick up at no charge. We take just about anything. Old washers/dryers, AC, water bladder, fencing or any kind, household appliances, water heaters. Will pay some cash for old cars and batteries. Please call 602-920-4989 or 480-352-2905 Looking for ladies who would like to play cards and/or mahjong. 623-465-9317 Al-anon Meetings in Anthem.

Mondays 10:45am. St Rose Parish.

2825 W Rose Canyon Circle. S/W corner of Daisy Mtn & Meridian.

PELVIC / TRANSVAGINAL MESH? Did you undergo transvaginal placement of mesh for pelvic organ prolapse or stress urinary incontinence between 2005 and present time? If the patch required removal due to complications, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Johnson Law and speak with female staff members.

1-800-535-5727.

APPLIANCES I will pick up your old appliances for free. Refrigerators/ Ovens/ Washer Dryers/Water Heaters. Any appliances.

Call 623-465-9427

HELP WANTED

CAREGIVERS NEEDED Full Time or Part Time Experience Desired But Will Train also Carefree Homecare 25 Easy St. Suite – C, Carefree, AZ

480-488-1954

Send Resume to: bob@carefreehomecare.com IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR PARTTIME PERSON FOR BUSY OFFICE IN ANTHEM, 24-32 HRS WK,STRONG COMPUTER SKILLS W/ACCOUNTING BACKGROUND HELPFUL, MULTITASKING REQUIRED SEND RESUME TO INFONET@COX.NET Flexible P.T. Kitchen Position @ Spirit in the Desert, located right behind Bashas. Must have a current food handler’s card with at least 1 year of kitchen experience. Call 480-488-5218 or email april@spiritinthedesert.org

ATV/CYCLE/ETC 2003 Yamaha 100 V-twin Custom.

15K miles. Customized – many extras.

Must see. $7900 obo. 602-750-5047

PHONE/DATA ENTRY Answer calls, place calls,data entry Experience: Act, MS Office, Streets & Trips.

Org, phone & people skills. E-mail resume to: ezprod@ezprod.com or Fax 480-488-8207 Drivers - Teams: $5,000 Team SignOn Bonus when you team drive for Werner Enterprises! Call Now for details!

1-888-567-3101 ADVERTISE YOUR JOB Opening in 87 AZ newspapers. Reach over 1 million readers for ONLY $330! Call this newspaper or visit: www.classifiedarizona.com.

START THE NEW YEAR with a new career!!! Careers starting in as little as 4 weeks! $35-$40K per year. Call Southwest Truck Driver Training. 602-352-0704.

(Located in Phoenix) HOME FURNISHINGS Oak coffee, sofa & end table. $50, $50, $25. EX Condition 623-551-1438 sofa & loveseat taupe curved back good cond. 300.00 623-374-5746 INSTRUCTION EARN COLLEGE DEGREE ONLINE. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice.

Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified.

SHEV certified. Call 888-216-1541. www.

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AIRLINES ARE HIRING. Train for high paying Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-314-5370.

1960 to 1976 Enduro or dirt bike wanted by private party. Must be complete 50cc to 500cc. Will look at all, running or not.

480-518-4023

ALLIED HEALTH career training. Attend college 100% online. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 800481-9409. www.CenturaOnline.com.

AUTOS 1964 to 1972 classic sports car, muscle car wanted by private party running or not.

480-518-4023

LIVESTOCK & SUPPLIES Will trade roofing work for 2-4 horse gooseneck trailer.

Licensed contractor. 602-616-9753 Saddle & Tack Repairs. Western & English plus Racing saddle too. 30 years exp. BuySell-Trade. 23yrs same location. Circle Mtn Rd & 18th St. 623-465-7286 For Sale: “Red Heart” retired cattle horse.

16yr old. Came from Wrangler Roost.

Good w/ other horses. Make reasonable offer. 623-680-2285 for more info English Saddle – Spring Seat 16in and pad. Made in Crosbey England, Mark V11 Comander, excellent condition. $350. Call Arline 623-465-7397 LUV SHACK RANCH RESCUE is a 501(c)3 non profit organization. We rehabilitate and adopt out local horses that have been abused, neglected or rescued from slaughter. We are in need of donations and sponsors to help with feed and vet care. Volunteer opportunities are also available. For further info, please call 602-396-8726.

VOLUNTEER-SPONSOR-ADOPT! Dreamchaser Horse Rescue offers a myriad of volunteer opportunities. Please consider joining our Dreamchaser family!

We need animal lovers who are willing to help with everything from ranch chores to fundraising!

We have sanctuary horses who need sponsors, and horses available for adoption. Come see us: www.dreamchaserhorserescue.org or Susan at 623-910-6530 MISC. Lift for minivan. New. Places chair or scooter inside rear of van. $500. Pronto power chair with elevating seat. $500.

623-551-4122 or kgborek@gmail.com I will pick up your old appliances for free.

Refrigerators/Ovens/Washer Dryers/Water Heaters. Any appliances.

Call 623-465-9427 English Saddle – Spring Seat 16in and pad. Made in Crosbey England, Mark V11 Comander, excellent condition. $350.

Call Arline 623-465-7397 MISC WANTED Wanted: CASH PAID for guns, wagon wheels, wagons, anvils, wooden barrels, western antiques.

623-742-0369 602-214-5692

SERVICES OFFERED Dave’s Mobile Trailer Service Inspect / Repair / Replace - Grease Seals, Bearings, Magnets, Brakes & Weld & Electrical Repairs. www.davesmobiletrailerservice.com 602-361-6551 PlumBerry Skin Care 623-451-9395 plumberryskincare.com 60 min Customized Facial $75.00 value for only $55.00 Add Microdermabrasion, Dermaplaning, or 1 layer Peel $20.00 This facial will beautify the skin, relax the mind and soul. Mention this ad and receive $5 off your service. 3820 W. Happy Valley Rd #137-22 Glendale AZ 85310 (inside Bella Donne) 623-451-9395 or Book online. Gift Certificates Available Carpet, Vinyl, Laminate, Installations and Repairs. Quality Work, Reasonable Rates, Free Estimates. Lots of Experience.

Call Jerry at 602-373-3556 Aquatic Neurotic Pool Service, Honest, Reliable, fair prices, 602-882-4933 Movie Time Projector Rental Winter Special of $199 4 Hour Projector Rental Party. WOW your next Party Guests! You provide the DVD We Provide the Movie Equipment. Call to reserve we book quickly Cheapest Rates in town movietimeprojectorrentals@gmail. com 602-578-6325 Erika Desertscape Nursery 623-492-0799 Do you have something in your yard?

Call New River Recycle. We will come pick up at no charge. We take just about anything. Old washers/dryers, AC, water bladder, fencing or any kind, household appliances, water heaters. Will pay some cash for old cars and batteries. Please call 602-920-4989 or 480-352-2905 SPORTING GOODS Guns: 12GA side x side shot guns 4 each $399ea. Dennis 602-579-9954 PETS & SUPPLIES Catahoula/Heeler Puppies for free. Ready for homes by Feb 17th. 480-294-3178 Rattlesnake proof your dog now. Snake proofing for all breeds of dogs. New River location. 480-215-1776 www. vipervoidance.com REMEMBER TO ADOPT! Maricopa County Animal Care and Control 602- 506PETS. www.pets.maricopa.gov

Big Screen TVs, as is, 41”-100” HD TV’s, Statewide pick up. Quick response. Bob 602-271-4461

Sheltie & Collie rescue have beautiful dogs for adoption.

480-488-5711 SundustSDA@aol.com

Tired of searching for a Rental? Call Jo at Coldwell Banker Daisy Mtn 480-326-8825 at absolutely no cost to you!!

REAL ESTATE OPEN HOUSE. Million $$ home on 5 acres with Million $$ views, all for under 1Million $$’s. Open house Sat,Feb 4th, 11-3pm, $939,500, 4 bed/3.5 bath incl. new guest suite.

Awesome backyard with knife edge pool, BBQ, Fireplace, and views of all of Cave Creek and Mountains.

Call Shannon for directions, or follow open house signs from Cave Creek and Spur Cross! Shannon Estes, 602881-4852, RE/MAX Fine Properties.

OPEN HOUSE

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Real estate COMMERCIAL PROPERTY C-3 For Lease approx. 850 to 3000 sqft.

Was Riverside Food Mart in the New River Plaza. Very reasonable to match economic times. 46639 N Black Canyon Hwy. Frontage Road. 623-640-7978 MANUFACTURED HOMES NEW 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath DOUBLEWIDE - CAVCO Durango Factory Order. Full Drywall.

Hardwood Cabinets - 1st Quality, Lowest Price - $32,995!

Home Outlet 1-800-493-2221. www.thehomeoutletaz.com.

ROOMMATE WANTED Share 4 BR/3 bath in Black Canyon City. 1 or 2 occupants. Large private quarters with bath. 2 private entrances and house privilages.

Combined

kitchen

and

diningroom All

satelite

TV,

local

phone

included.

not.

Single

occupant

Furnished

or

utilities,

$475/ mo. Double occupant $600/ mo.

Ray: 623-374-9227 ROOMMATE

WANTED.

Female,

furnished bedroom & bath, Anthem. $500/Mo. w/utilities. $250. deposit. No pets. 623-628-4468 RENTALS 3 bed / 2 bath 2100sqft beauty. Golf course lot in Anthem. Walk to clubhouse, membership fees included. Only $1495mo.

520-240-2615

4 Bed/2.5 Bath/3 car-Desert HillsBeautiful 1 acre custom 2650 sq. ft. home built in 2007 w/ two 50 amp RV hookups, courtyard w/ gate, large back patio overlooking desert/mountain views. Rear of lot adjacent to state land.

Furnished/unfurnished-$2500+/mo.

Leave msg 520-820-5192 3 bedroom home in New River. Nice & clean, AC, washer and dryer. $850mo plus deposit. No dogs. 623-533-1675 35th Ave and Deer Valley area. 2 bedroom home, nice & clean. A/C, washer and dryer. $650mo plus deposit. No dogs.

623-533-1675

LAND FOR SALE MUST SELL. Feb 11 & 12, Prescott area.

44 acres w/well, orig. sold for $302k, NOW ONLY $54,900. 36 acres, orig. sold for $266k, NOW ONLY $44,900. Great opportunity at Ruger Ranch located near Kirkland. On maintained road. Build now or buy & hold. 1st come basis. Cash discounts! Financing available. ADWR available. Call AZLR 866-632-0877

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