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THORSTENSON Eric Quade Editor

Noted Cave Creek businessman Collin Leroy “T.C.” Thorstenson was scheduled for an arraignment hearing last Monday in Maricopa County Justice Court on a series of criminal charges ranging from extreme DUI to indecent exposure to assault-touched to injure.

The results of Monday’s court hearing were not available in time for publication, but the proceedings stem from a March 8 incident around midnight that led to the 57-year-old owner of Hogs N Horses arrest the following morning.

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Inside: Elections................2 Rollovers...............3 Bluhm........................9 Movie Review..... 11 Editorial.............. 19 Services................. 20 Crossword......... 23 Classifieds.......... 24

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Enemy fighters, seven oclock low — Rusty Bradshaw mans a .50-caliber on a recent B-17 flight over the North Valley. The public is invited to visit the Deer Valley Airport March 29-30 to view historic World War II aircraft, such as Memphis Belle and a P-51, and even take to the skies aboard the vintage planes. The event is part of The Liberty Foundation’s 2014 “Salute to Veterans” tour, celebrating the 71st anniversary of Memphis Belle’s last mission. The airport is located at 732 W. Deer Valley Rd. in Phoenix.

New River Girl Scout awarded for mentoring program

A New River resident will receive the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest honor a Girl Scout can receive, when the organization holds its award ceremony in Glendale this Saturday.

Receiving the award will be Katie Becker, a Girl Scout ambassador from Troop 381 who has been a Girl Scout since she was a Daisy.

The award requires a girl to step forward as a leader to meet a local or global need and to create sustainable change. Becker’s Gold Award involved creating a mentoring program at her high school that provided a support system for students.

After discovering the low retention rates at Glendale Preparatory Academy, Becker said that she decided to focus on boosting the number of returning students.

The program matched new students with a mentor trained to provide them with the academic and social support necessary to succeed at the school. All but one student who completed the program returned the following year. The program was so successful, she shared its structure with sister schools.

Becker will be attending Barrett Honors College at ASU in the fall with a New American University Scholarship. She said that she plans to study social and behavioral sciences and is particularly interested in the effects of community and culture on human life.

For many in the Girl Scouts, the Gold Award is the culmination of more than 10 years in the organization and countless hours of community involvement.

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Girl Scout gold — Katie Becker will soon be awarded for her work to get students back to school.

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Victors named Food bank celebrates mortgage burning for Anthem HOA Eric Quade Editor

Anthem-area homeowners’ associations recently named the winners from their governing board elections.

At Parkside, 1,003 ballots were cast— over half of which were electronic—and resulted in Brett Willden (30 percent of the vote), BJ McIlnay (28 percent of the vote) and Teresa Oorin (20 percent of the vote) being elected to a 2-year term on the Parkside Board of Directors. Parkside residents had six candidates vying for their vote.

Parkside’s incumbent representative on the Anthem Community Council Board of Directors, Tim Fyke, ran unopposed and will serve a 3-year term.

For the Country Club, candidates Steve Champion, Rick Kesselman and Ed Varney were elected onto their HOA’s governing board. A total of 647 ballots were cast there by residents who chose from a list of seven candidates.

The Country Club also elected Roger Willis to serve on the ACC Board of Directors. Willis ran unopposed and succeeds Ray Norris who did not seek another term.

Elected officeholders at The Village include President Ed McCabe, Vice President Emily Wrinkle, Treasurer Dennis Leech, Secretary Don Crane and Director Dan Brown.

The next ACC Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for March 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Anthem Civic Building.

Meeting agendas and minutes can be found on the community’s website onlineatanthem.com.

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A new chapter — Chuck Weirauch of the Foothills Food Bank places a chimney onto the receptacle used in Saturday’s ceremony. The Rev. Herb Hauck (seated) helped the food bank connect with an anonymous donor who paid off its mortgage.

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thorstenson from page 1 approximately 11:52 p.m. March 8 in response to a cell phone call from a woman who alleged that a bar owner had taken her to a house and exposed himself to her.

The woman said that she was unfamiliar with Cave Creek but had come to town with a friend, stopping at Hogs N Horses.

The alleged victim said that Thorstenson brought her margaritas and she felt obligated to dance with him.

At one point, the woman wanted to leave but could not find her friend, she said. Although she didn’t feel comfortable going with Thorstenson, the woman said she eventually gave in to his offers to give her a ride home.

Instead of taking her to her home, however, the woman alleged that Thorstenson brought her to his house.

She further alleged that Thorstenson made sexual advances toward her, which led to her running out of the house, climbing over a metal gate and running down a gravel road before calling 911.

Deputies reported trying to pull the defendant over for a traffic stop on Cave Creek Road and eventually made contact with Thorstenson once his vehicle stopped in the Hogs N Horses parking lot.

The defendant allegedly refused a sobriety test and denied that he had been drinking alcohol. Officers reported finding two open beer cans on the front floorboard of Thorstenson’s pickup truck, crumpled but still containing some beer.

Thorstenson was taken to the MCSO Cave Creek Station and allegedly refused to consent to giving blood samples. He was later booked into the MCSO 4th Ave Jail and released.

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Cute as a bug’s ear — A total of 12 ribbons were handed out over the weekend in Black Canyon City for the chamber’s annual photo contest. Among those receiving honorable mention was this ladybug entry by Canon School seventh grade student Bethany Albin.

More than 90 students from the school participated.

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Multiple rollovers mar I-17 at Anthem Eric Quade Editor

No serious injuries were reported, but a couple of recent vehicle rollovers along I-17 at Anthem caused traffic slow downs on the major corridor.

O n Mond ay a f te r noon shor t ly after 2:30, a passenger vehicle was reported to have rolled on I-17 just south of Anthem Way with at least one victim lying on the roadway and traffic backed up on the freeway’s southbound lanes.

Three occupants from the rolled vehicle were transported from the scene for medical care, but an Arizona Department of Public Safety spokesperson said that none of the injuries were life-threatening.

It is not clear what caused the crash.

The same general area between the t wo Anthem exits along I-17 had been the site of another rollover on March 21.

In that incident, a commercial semi carrying a load of strawberries rolled onto its side at about 5 a.m., sliding off the right shoulder on the freeway’s nor thbound lanes near the Daisy Mountain exit.

There were no injuries, but crews spent much of the day trying to get the produce unloaded from the trailer and securing a large enough tow truck to get the semi upright again.

B a r t G r ave s of t he A r i z o n a Department of Public Safety said that fatigue had not been ruled out as a possible cause for the crash.

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Spirit of Carefree — This year, the Carefree Town Council honored Arthur Gimson (center) with its Spirit of Carefree Award. Gimson, a United Kingdom native, has lived in Carefree since 2003 and has been involved with the community including volunteer work with Foothills Caring Corps and also having served on town council. Pictured with Gimson are Mayor David Schwan and Councilmember Melissa Price.

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A mother’s mission — Margy Bons heads a nonprofit that aids military families. She said that her late son, Michael Marzano, had traded in a dream to be an Olympic boxer for the life of a Marine.

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Wife, mother, Anthem resident, Arizona Gold Star Family license plate designer and American Legion rider Margy Bons does everything she can to help military families.

Bons is the executive director of a nonprofit organization called Military Assistance Mission. The nonprofit is more commonly known by its abbreviation, though, MAM—the same initials as Bons’ son, Michael Marzano, who died on May 7, 2005, while serving with the Marines in Haditha, Iraq.

Bons said that she had started volunteering with military support groups when her son deployed years ago. It started with a group that would send supplies overseas, but her involvement eventually grew to the point where she decided to strike out on her own nearly 2 years ago and found what would become MAM. “[My son] went to Iraq and then he went to heaven, and so we wanted to continue supporting his brothers and sisters—making sure that them, their families and our wounded warriors received help whenever they ran into a financial difficulty,” she said.

Following her personal loss, Bons has been striving to lend a helping hand to other families with loved ones who are active in the military and struggling in

their own way. The assistance MAM gives can take many different forms. Sometimes it’s monetary, such as helping pay for utility costs, mortgages, car repair/ insurance or rent for stateside family members. Other times it might be more for peace of mind, such as free tickets to see a baseball game. The tickets appeared to be an especially popular feature, as multiple families stopped

by MAM’s headquarters in north Phoenix to inquire about them during the course of a recent interview.

Making these types of assistance programs possible are the donations and volunteer efforts that are poured into MAM. While the organization is publically funded and does apply for grants, Bons said that grant opportunities have been drying up. Donations from individuals and businesses are a big part of MAM’s bottom line, but volunteers also make the nonprofit group’s mission possible. She encouraged members of the public to check out the website azmam.org to find out how they could lend aid to impoverished military families.

“These are the folks that are fighting for our country—to keep our country safe,” Bons said. “I cannot stand the thought of a military dad or mom overseas— or even here—that’s not able to feed their child. It just drives me crazy.”

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Community Events THURSDAY Learn how schools work Want to learn how to read a school budget, decipher education acronyms and discover the intricacies of a governing board?

Starting March 27, a series of free workshops known as “Deer Valley University” will return for its 11th year. The workshops are open to parents, staff and community members in the Deer Valley Unified School District and will take place on five consecutive Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the district office’s governing board room, 20402 N. 15th Ave. in Phoenix. Register by contacting Kim Redding at 623-445-5016 or kim.redding@ dvusd.org Outdoor expo The Arizona Game and Fish Department will hold its annual Outdoor Expo March 29-30 at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility.

The free event features outdoor activities including fishing, wildlife exhibits, boating exhibits, archery/firearm activities and cowboy shooting competitions. Event hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

SATURDAY Group shamanic experience Guests are invited to the Waldorf Astoria Spa at the Boulders Resort on March 29 for a group shamanic experience “aligning with the worlds of grandmother earth.” This 90-minute workshop teaches guests about the mineral, plant, human and spirit world and how they relate to physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and life force aspects of everyday life.

Cost is $30 per person not including tax and gratuity.

‘Walk for Education’ On March 29, Sandra Day O’Connor High School will play host to the Deer Valley Education Foundation Walk for Education, which spotlights the importance of education. The event will recognize DVUSD teachers, nurses and rookies of the year, in addition to “Battle of the Books” competitors and “Space Camp” finalists. Cost is $10 per person or $30 for a team of up to five.

Registration begins at 9 a.m., followed by the walk at 10 a.m. and raffle winners being announced at 11 a.m.

SUNDAY Rabbi speaking at ACC On March 30, Flagstaff Rabbi Nina Perlmutter will be at the Pioneer room of the Anthem Community Center from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. giving a presentation on the Museum of History of Polish Jews. Touring the United States, Perlmutter is promoting understanding between Polish and American Jewry and also acknowledging Polish Christians who saved Jewish families at their own peril during World War II. The event is sponsored by North

Valley Jewish Community Association. Light buffet and refreshments will be provided at no charge after the presentation for those registered and in attendance. RSVP to rsvp@nvjca.org

by March 26 with a name, email and phone number. Seating is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

Benefit for pets The Scottsdale North Rotary Club is sponsoring a wine tasting event March 30 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Vino 100, 30835 N. Cave Creek Rd. in Cave Creek.

The event supports Foothills Animal Rescue and not only includes wine tasting, but also appetizers and music by The New Deal.

Tickets are $20 per person, $35 per couple. Contact Julia at 480595-0697 or jmcmanus@mndomain.com for more information.

Meditation in the desert Yoga nidra, gong meditation and a labyrinth are all part of a meditation event taking place March 30 3 p.m.-5 p.m. at 43411 N. 3rd Ave. in New River. Leading the session will be gong master Rajpal Kaur and yoga nidra teacher Steve Price. Cost is $15.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a mat and blanket. For more info, email rajpal_kaur@q.com or call 623-910-1096.

EARLY NEXT MONTH Pasta for Paws Harold’s in Cave Creek will play host to a pasta dinner, silent auction, live entertainment and more April 3 as part of a “Pasta for Paws” fundraiser benefiting Foothills Animal Rescue. The event starts at 6 p.m., and tickets are available for $25 in the FAR shelter or online at foothillsanimal.org. To make a donation for the event’s silent auction or balloon pop activity, contact Eddie Nichols at eddie.nichols@foothillsanimal.org or 602-326-8510.

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Veterans honored — A March 20 paver-laying ceremony at the Anthem Veterans Memorial recognized (left to right) Jack Korsen, Edward Haverly and Joseph Norkus with pavers donated through the Honor a Veteran program.

oils, encaustics and photography/printing April 6, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at 7507 E. Roy Rogers Rd. in Scottsdale. The open studio will feature Hank Keneally’s Diffusion and Remembrance Portraits and Bela Fidel’s original oils, giclees, as well as encaustic paintings, monotypes and wall sculptures. Light refreshments will also be served.

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Golf club raises funds Musicfest continues youth events Scottsdale private golf club Mirabel recently completed its sixth annual Hope for the Cause Charity Classic with proceeds benefiting the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center Clinical Trials program.

Since 2009, Mirabel residents, members and friends have come together each March to raise awareness and funds for cancer research through its annual Hope for the Cause Charity Classic. The two week-long series of events includes a 5K, men’s and women’s golf tournament and ladies’ tennis match, as well as a reception with a live and silent auction.

In the first 6 years, Hope for the Cause has donated more than $900,000 to benefit the Scottsdale Healthcare Research Institute at Scottsdale Healthcare’s Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center. Under the leadership of cancer researcher Daniel Von Hoff, the nationally acclaimed program has focused on personalizing medicine.

The club’s charitable acts are not limited to Hope for the Cause.

Its members have also supported a variety of local nonprofit organizations throughout the year.

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Mirabel has been a long-time supporter of the local high school, Toys for Tots and the Foothills Food Bank. A recent charity luncheon at the club raised $13,000 for the food bank to support area individuals and families that are in need. Mirabel members also host food drives and volunteer their time at the food bank.

Additionally, Mirabel will host the third annual HopeKids Charity Golf Classic in May. The tournament will raise money to support HopeKids which works to provide an ongoing calendar of events for families who have a child with a life-threatening medical condition. Official event ambassadors Aaron Baddeley and Tom Lehman will be onsite at Mirabel for the tournament, as well.

Dennis Evans, president of the Mirabel Board of Directors, said that these types of activities ref lect positively on the club’s membership.

“The amount of time, talent and fund raising that our members commit to support our broader community speaks volumes about the Mirabel community,” Evans said.

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Correction — Last week’s photo captions from the Musicfest competition and a bullying seminar were reversed in our events section. Above is another photo from the March 15 vocal competition. Pictured with event co-chairpersons Mary Sue Hyatt (far left) and Rachel Velarde (far right) are winners Phoebe Garvie, Mariana Velasco, Zachary Stoddard and Freya Irani.

The Arizona Musicfest Young Musicians events will continue into April with competitions and concerts.

The instrumental competition finals featuring soloists and ensembles from grades seven through twelve will take place at 2 p.m. April 5 at Desert hills Presbyterian Church in Scottsdale.

The competition, sponsored by Patricia and Robert Goulstone,

was established in 2002 to honor Chet and Ann Goldberg, two founding members of Arizona Musicfest. The judging panel will be composed of music professors and symphony musicians.

The public is welcome to attend free of charge.

Then on April 27, winners from the young musicians’ competitions of 2014—both vocal and instrumental—will be perform-

ing in concert at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix.

Tic ke t s t o t he 2 p.m . performance at MIM cost $25 and are available by calling 480-4786000 or visiting www.themim. org online.

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EPCOR facility — The water treatment plant in Anthem was recently named an award recipient.

EPCOR Water has received an award from an Environmental Protection Agency-affiliated program regarding its water treatment plant in Anthem.

The “Director’s Award of Recognition,” an award developed by the Partnership for Safe Water and the American Water Works Association, was issued to the local plant this year following its completion of part of an optimization program. EPCOR will be formally recognized at the AWWA’s annual conference in Boston this summer.

Fewer than 2 percent of all water utilities in the United States were reported to have earned the same distinction.

Joe Gysel, president of EPCOR Water, said that the award was great news for the utility.

“Each day, our teams are focused on delivering safe, reliable, high-quality water and water service to our customers,” Gysel said. “To be among the select companies and facilities to receive the Director’s Award … is something we are very proud of.”

EPCOR’s Anthem plant is one of the first membrane treatment facilities in the United States and only the third facility in Arizona to achieve the Director’s Award.

Barbara Martin, manager of the Partnership for Safe Water program, said that the utility’s focus on optimization was commendable.

“Achievement of the Directors Award ref lects the tenacity of EPCOR Water’s Anthem water treatment plant staff and their commitment to providing

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Nonprofit to award founder Dart on March 28 The Foothill Caring Corps will present the Founder’s Award to the Rev. Steven Dart on March 28 during the nonprofit’s annual Taste of the Foothills fundraiser.

The award presentation will take place at el Pedregal, 34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., during the Taste of the Foothills fundraiser. The nightlong event runs 5-9 p.m. and features live music, food and wine tastings, as well as live and silent auctions.

Dart was an instrumental force in the establishment of the Foothills Caring Corps and has helped guide its mission over the past 14 years. After hearing about the Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers Program, he generated support through his parish, Christ Anglican Church, for establishing a separate nonprofit, which is now known as the Foothills Caring Corps and includes a network of more than 575 volunteers.

Dart has served on the board of directors for the Caring Corps over the past 5 years.

Though he will be stepping down as a director, Dart said that his support and encouragement remains, and he hopes that the FCC endowment fund will grow, so that volunteers can focus on the core mission of assisting the homebound elderly.

For more information on purchasing tickets for the Taste of the Foothills, contact the Foothills Caring Corps at 480-488-1105.

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Reverend recognition — The Rev. Steven Dart helped establish the Foothills Caring Corps. Volunteers from the nonprofit donated more than 41,000 hours to assist local residents in 2013, and the organization is taking time to formally recognize Dart on Saturday.

Shortcuts or the long road to health?

Life today is full of shortcuts.

We have more exits off the highways; we have more fast food choices; we have technology and machines to help us do everything faster. We also have many medical and surgical procedures to help us lose weight. Our lives are so busy that we sometimes do not stop to think for longer than a few fleeting seconds about whether fast and easy is the best way to live.

Since I am a n e x p e r ienced, lifelong “dieter,” I have tried CRUTCHER all of the popular diets that ever existed. I have joined and had some weight-loss success with these diets from the early ‘70s to early ‘00s. However, I want to share a very critical juncture in my weight-loss woes that I struggled through about 10 years ago.

After having lost 70 pounds and then gaining it back slowly over a 2-year period thereafter, I seriously considered surgery. I researched the best doctors and hospitals for gastric-bypass surgery, attended a free seminar and made my choice for facility and

surgeon. I came about 90 percent close to making the final step to move forward with the surgery.

I no longer had the emotional willpower and mindset to lose the weight myself again. I knew that it would be a never-ending rollercoaster ride. How many of you have felt or feel the same?

My final thought process included prayer and consideration of my beliefs in how God created my body. I dwelled on the fact that all body parts, organs, work together for a greater and better purpose.

I came to the conclusion that I should not interfere with God’s creation. For me, that was what helped me make the decision. To this day, I am so glad I never went through with the surgery.

Since that time, I have learned why my body holds onto weight and why I binge at times on certain foods. Becoming educated on how foods affect me as an individual has helped me put the puzzle together. I seriously had to dive into emotional eating, and also I had to consider allergies, genetics and current state of health. Once I discovered first how to tackle the emotions of eating and my relationship with food, I was then able to make adjustments based on the other factors.

Most shortcuts in life don’t have

consequences in the long run.

Constantly losing and gaining and eating an irregular diet of unhealthy processed foods contribute to ill health in the long-term. Yes, we can lose lots of weight—and fast—but if we’re eating those processed, chemical-laden foods, then they are only harming our health and not helping.

Having surgery to lose weight works, but it limits the amount of healthy, whole foods one can consume. Folks who have experienced this have suffered massive vitamin and mineral deficiencies, have lost their hair, suffer brainrelated problems and eventually end up gaining weight again. Additionally, their bodies suffer new problems internally. Relationships become affected, and happiness and fulfillment in life suffers.

What is your relationship with food today? Do you love yourself enough to find the courage to skip the shortcut?

Bonnie Crutcher is board certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners as a holistic health coach. Find out more online at www. bonniecrutcher.com.

Disclaimer: The content of this column is not intended to be medical advice. Always seek the advice of your medical doctor before engaging in any diet program or exercise routine.

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Are you ready for March Madness? Yep, it’s that time of year again, when the NCAA tournaments send millions of fans into a synchronized frenzy each year (hence the name March Madness).

Actually, what we are watching is the concentrated hype of 68 teams vying for college basketball’s biggest prize. Oh, the glory of heartpounding, last-second, BLUHM buzzer-beating baskets that result in the euphoria of winning, while the rest will cry in agony and have to go home. There will be tears, sweat and greatness with a champion team at the end of this chaos.

So how is your bracket shaping up? Let’s forget about brackets for a moment and move on to “rackets.” Did you know that there is an increase in vasectomy procedures done during March Madness? It seems that many physicians advertise heavily in February with ads that scream.

“Get A Vasectomy, Recuperate Watching the NCAA Tournaments & Free Pizza Delivered Daily!” I am not making this up, dear readers. It seems that vasectomies are a slam dunk during March Madness! Even the highly esteemed Cleveland Clinic claims that vasectomy procedures increase by 50 percent during the NCAA Tournaments!

So it seems urologists all over the country do a great business in

scheduling vasectomies in March, and as one doctor in Los Angeles happily claims, his appointments go up “30 percent” during March Madness. Could it be because he runs a “special discount” ad that says “If you have four kids and want to make certain that they are the Final Four – call for an appointment and get 40 percent off.” Ha! I’d like to call a “foul!”

Ladies, we better demand we get pedicures and a spa day when we have those “female procedures.”

I asked a physician friend if he thought that this type of advertising was ethical, and he laughed and looked at me like I had two heads.

“It is a safe procedure, of course it is ethical,” he chuckled.

Hey, I wasn’t talking about the procedure. I was asking about the pizza (and maybe beer) eating, yelling, screaming, high-fiving and general fist pumping that goes on when you are watching the NCAA Tournament! I mean, wouldn’t hot tea, an ice bag and watching Downton Abbey be more conducive to healing post-op?

One physician in Cape Cod defended his “brilliant advertising” of pizza and hoops as simply “value-added marketing.” You know, that’s like when you go to the dentist and spend $600 and walk away with a little toothbrush and a miniature tube of toothpaste. One time I bought a horse, and an old saddle was thrown in for the same price.

Oh, and 30 years ago I opened a checking account at a bank that was giving away free toasters if you deposited more than $50. I loved that toaster. Well, I

guess times have changed.

One man said that having his vasectomy during March Madness was the “best week of his life.” Stayed in his man-cave, controlled the remote, no chores to do, ate junk food and wife brought him beer and Tylenol extra-strength upon request. What a way to watch your brackets get busted. Long live Gonzaga!

Back to brackets and all that, which is a mathematical equation that allows us to overanalyze and obsess over every little stat. Did you know that the odds of making a perfect bracket are more than 9.2 quintillion-to-one? In fact, the odds are so miserable that if every individual in the world completed a bracket, the odds would be a billion to one against any of them being perfect! So why do we even get our pencils out?

Now that the games have begun, work efficiency all over the nation will begin to drop for the next few weeks and quite a few men will be “laid up” eating pizza while they recuperate from a certain “cut” (and I don’t mean nets or teams). So the drama of the hoops begins!

So while we forget about other news for now and hold our collective breath on which teams will make it to the Final Four … maybe we should forget about brackets! My Final Four picks this year? A large pepperoni pizza, cold beer, the remote and ice pack seem like the only clear winners.

Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local realtor who lives in the Anthem area.

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Jeff Kida, photo editor of Arizona Highways Magazine, will juror and judge the entries. Up to 50 images will be selected for exhibit.

The award-winning top three photographers will be asked to provide a brief personal comment about their image. This information will accompany the photograph while on display and may

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The competition is open to all—except Desert Foothill Association Board Members, library employees and their immediate family—regardless of age. The entry fee, which will form the pool of funds used as a cash prize for the top three winners of the exhibit, is $5 per image.

There is no limit to the number of entries per individual, and any image is acceptable with the following guidelines: • Images that show a high degree of computer manipulation will not be accepted • Traditional photographs in color or black and white are eligible • Previously exhibited or published submissions are not allowed • All images should be matted and no larger than 20 inches in any one direction • Each piece needs to be clearly

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Music with a meal — Those who stop by the Kiwanis pancake breakfast in Carefree will also be treated to a live performance by the Cactus Shadows Jazz Ensemble.

Carefree Kiwanis will have a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. April 5 at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion in Carefree.

Ron Junier, chairman of the pancake breakfast, said that he hopes the Kiwanis are able to repeat the success they had at their breakfast last fall.

“We served 487 breakfasts at the November pancake breakfast, raising funds for local scholarships and youth programs,” Junier said. “We hope everyone will turn out and bring their friends to top that number.”

The organization helps children by offering post-secondary scholarships, summer art programs, community science fairs

and mentoring, special needs support, youth service organizations and more.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 14 and under and can be purchased from Carefree Kiwanis members or at the event.

All proceeds will go directly to Carefree Kiwanis local youth programs.

The Cactus Shadows Jazz Ensemble will be on hand providing music at the fundraiser, and Desert Foothills Key Club members from Cactus Shadows High School, Foothills Academy and Notre Dame Prep will assist the Carefree Kiwanis in setting up, serving food and cleaning up.

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What creator Rob Thomas anticipated soon exceeded his expectations as the fandom of 91,000 “Marshmallows” (a nickname for adoring fans of the show) contributed more than $5 million to the project and set the world of crowd funding into a viable monetary alternative in the business of filmmaking. Thomas not only made good on his promise of a film, but also, less than a year after the announcement, has given fans something made solely for them and their love for the sleuthing Veronica.

In the movie, Veronica Mars (Kristen Bell) has moved on from the seedy surroundings of Neptune, Calif. She is leading a successful life in New York and on the verge of landing a job as a lawyer with a high profile company.

However, a phone call from her ex-boyfriend Logan Echols (Jason Dohring) changes her plans, as he has been accused of murder.

Veronica, already turning down an invitation to her 10-year high school reunion, returns to Neptune to help Logan find an attorney. Things don’t seem quite right

in Neptune or with Logan’s case, leading Veronica to encounter the past she wanted to leave behind.

Three seasons was all the television show was given, but what it was able to accomplish in its short turn left an impression. It was a combination of smart teenage melodrama and crafty crime noir.

Thomas didn’t waste any time letting the audience know what they were getting into. Clearly within the first 15 minutes of the film, those unfamiliar with the narrative style and show pacing would be lost, though the fans would feel right at home. Thomas understood who the film was marketed for, layering inside jokes and nostalgic show material to merge throughout the course of the film. Whether the comfortable introduction of Veronica’s sidekicks Wallace (Percy Daggs III) and Mac (Tina Majorino) or the swoon-inducing appearance of Logan, everything started off with familiar tones and the identifying show charm.

This trip down memory lane would eventually need to shift into a storyline, and in true “Veronica Mars” style this meant a few twists and turns in the mystery. While the major arching plot involving Logan being wanted for murder worked nicely in framing the narrative of the characters, some of the subplots were brushed aside while at other times certain scenes felt like an excuse for cameos. A scene with James Franco, playing himself, was forced and Veronica’s New York relationship with late third season character Piz (Chris Powell) was unconvincing once Logan meets Veronica at the airport. Thomas didn’t spend a wealth of time on these faults but rather quickly treaded over them and returned back to the characters that Mars’ fans admire most.

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To RSVP or find out more, call 480-488-1105.

Writing workshops Desert Foothills Library has two monthly workshops catering to writers. The first Friday of each month, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., author and publisher Patricia Brooks, founder of the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers, leads a workshop on how to write nonfiction books that position the author—you—as an expert on a particular topic. Then on the first Monday of each month, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., a memoir writing

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personal writing schedules, share stories and receive constructive feedback. For memoir group guidelines, email Elena Pavlova at elepavlova@mac.com. Both writing workshops have limited seating. Call 480-488-2286 to register.

NR/DHCA meeting The New River/Desert Hills Community Association hosts two meetings each month. A community meeting is held every second Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m., at the Daisy Mountain Fire Station. Then on the second Friday each month,

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Chamber news — A March 20 ribbon cutting welcomed Easy Street Clinic to Carefree. Above, new owner Colleen Krahl holds the scissors.

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WEEKLY Scottsdale North Rotary Local residents, visitors and “snowbirds” are invited to the Scottsdale North Rotary Club’s weekly dinner meetings, held Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. at the Hacienda Mexican Grill, 32527 N. Scottsdale Rd. Rotary is a global humanitarian organization made up of men and women who are business, professional and community leaders. The club’s top priority is the eradication of polio.

Read to Sioux Pooh Children, along with a favorite adult, are invited to Desert Broom Library every Tuesday at 3 p.m. to read to Sioux Pooh the therapy dog. A 2010 study found that children in reading programs that used therapy dogs developed reading skills up to 20 percent faster than without.

Stories in Cave Creek From 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. every Thursday, Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek hosts “Little Ones Story Time.” The program is geared toward newborns and children up to 36 months in age. The library also has a story time program for toddlers, which is held every Tuesday from 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Toddler Time Toddlers, accompanied by a favorite adult are invited to enjoy interactive stories, songs and games that encourage emerging language skills every Wednesday at Desert Broom Library. The program starts at 11:30 a.m. and is aimed at children aged 24 to 36 months.

Networking group AmSpirit Business Connections is national organization consisting of sales representatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals which provides a forum for its members to exchange qualified referrals with others in the group. The Greater Scottsdale Chapter of AmSpirit meets every Wednesday 8 a.m.-9:15 a.m. at the

offices of Homeowners Financial Group located at 16427 N. Scottsdale Road, No. 280 in Scottsdale.

Prospective new members and visitors are welcome to attend.

Family Storytime Children of all ages, with an adult in tow, are welcome Thursdays at Desert Broom Library to share books, stories, songs and rhymes in a fun, interactive program that builds early literacy skills. The library is located at Cave Creek Road and Tatum Boulevard.

Babytime Fridays Babies up to 24 months in age, accompanied by an adult, can explore pre-literacy skills through songs and stories at Desert Broom Library. Programs start at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Each 20-minute program is followed by an unstructured 30-minute playtime.

Crafting Adults wishing to knit, crochet, tat, macramé or do just about anything that has to do with fiber are invited to North Valley Regional Library’s “Made by Hand” program every Thursday at 1 p.m. Bring projects, books and patterns, accomplishments and knowledge to share with others. Learn something new about your own craft, or pick up another craft (or stitch) that has piqued your interest. Or come and spend a couple of leisurely hours doing something you love to do or would like to learn and, in the process, make new friendships.

Friday night meals The Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 1796 in Black Canyon City is serving up meals every Friday night.

The public is welcome to attend.

Homework help Teen volunteers are available Wednesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Desert Broom Library to help elementary school-aged children with homework assignments and study skills.

Age-appropriate story times Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m., North Valley Regional Library in Anthem invites pre-

schoolers ages 3-6 to the Story Time Room to enjoy stories, rhymes, music, movement and more as they build their early literacy skills and develop a love of reading.

For toddlers ages 18-36 months, Story Time Room hosts Wednesday programming at 9:15 a.m. that includes stories, songs and finger plays for children and their parent or caregiver.

Also on Wednesdays, Story Time Room is the place to be for the 0-18-month-old crowd. This “Baby Time” starts promptly at 11 a.m. Programming includes books, lap-sit songs and rhymes, puppets, music and shakers and the parachute. Learn tips to build a foundation for reading. Playtime follows the regular program.

MONTHLY Daisy Mountain Rock Club Residents of New River, Desert hills, Anthem and Tramonto who are geology fans are invited to the Anthem Civic Building the first Tuesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for Daisy Mountain Rock Club meetings.

Attendees may bring in rocks for identification, and the club features field trips and guest speakers.

Grief support group Hospice of the Valley offers a free, drop-in grief support group from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month through June 3 at the Anthem Civic Building. The support groups are open to adults 18 and older who have experienced a loss through death. Counselors address a range of topics, including dealing with loneliness, understanding the grieving process, adjusting to life without the loved one, taking next steps and finding meaning and reinvesting in life. For more information: 602530-6970.

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Acrylic, oil paints fuel artist’s depictions of the outdoors Bonnie Kline

You may have seen t he artwork of Kelby Love without realizing it; millions of readers have viewed his wild animals in magazines such as National Geographic and Field & Stream.

His images look like photos, but better. The creatures seem as if they could step from the page—or from the wall, if you are standing in front of his largerthan-life paintings at the Arizona Fine Art Expo in Scottsdale.

It’s only natural that his artwork should be so fine; in addition to obvious innate talent, Kelby Love has had a lot of practice. He grew up observing w i ld l i fe a nd d raw i ng — constantly. When he was a boy, his father took him fishing or bird hunting every day near their home in Elkhart, Ind. “Fishing, hunting and church” made up his world, he said.

Drawing came easily. He drew everywhere, including on the walls. Luckily, his parents put up butcher paper and let him continue.

He especially enjoyed painting fish, and it was an image of bass that opened the way for his career. He still has a slightly tattered 1984 issue of Outdoor Life Magazine, the first one to feature his work. It is a striking view above and below the surface of a stream.

One magazine referred him to another, and he was on his way to making a living as an artist. He has been painting for National Geographic for 30 years. He often does the artwork on their maps, as well as larger images.

L o v e ’s p a i n t i n g s a r e characterized by strong contrasts and by their incredible detail— seemingly showing every fish scale or buffalo hair.

Rather than painting on canvas, he has discovered that

Masonite works best for him.

His paint choice is also different t han t hat of most ar tists.

He first paints a broad impression wit h acr ylic, and then he paints over it with oil for the fine points.

Even though he is an expert at the little details, Love enjoys painting large images.

“The big ger t he bet ter,” he said.

He has painted murals in offices in New York City, but what he likes best is painting walls at children’s hospitals, such as the one in his home town of Elkhart. He said that he likes to watch the excitement on children’s faces as they see the large images of fish or animals.

Even better, Love likes to show them how to paint. He said that you never know when you will strike a spark that will change a child’s life.

To meet Kelby and see his work up close, stop by the Arizona Fine Art Expo.

The show, open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., ends on March 30. Admission is $10, $8 for seniors and the military and is free for children under 12. The white tents are located at 26540 N. Scottsdale Rd. For more information on the show, visit arizonafineartexpo.com online or call 480-837-7163.

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The Upscale Singers’ 10th annual spring musical review, “Back to Broadway,” will be coming to the Cave Creek area for 3 days in April.

An April 4 event will take place at Desert Mountain Golf Course, located near Cave Creek Road and Pima Road, and start with a 5:30 p.m. social hour no-host bar and raffle in the Sunset Terrace of the Cochise/Geronimo clubhouse. A full-service dinner, followed by the show, starts at 6:30 p.m.

For the April 11 and April 13 performances, the venue switches to the Cave Creek Smokehouse, 1 mile west of Tom Darlington Drive on the south side of Cave Creek Road. A social hour with silent auctions and a no-host bar starts at 5:30 p.m. with a buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by the show.

Tickets are $65 per person for the April 4 performance. The April 11 and April 13 venue ticket prices are $40 for adults and $20 for children 12 and under.

Proceeds from these fundraisers support the community outreach of the Upscale Singers who have a dual mission of singing for fun, while also supporting the development of young singers.

For this year’s show, the group’s leadership picked fan-favorites including medleys from “Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables,” “Mama Mia,” “Lion King” and “Annie.”

The Upscale Singers, under the direction of Margaret Watson, has presented a spring show every year since 2005.

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‘Aristocats’ auditions open Musical Theatre of Anthem will hold auditions for its upcoming musical production, “Disney’s Aristocats KIDS” on April 5. All children ages 6-9 who audition will be cast.

Based on the Disney film, the feline adventure includes the jazzy Disney favorites “The Aristocats,” “Scales and Arpeggios” and “Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat.” Vocal auditions kick off at 10 a.m. April 5, followed by a 10 a.m. dance call for everyone the following day with callbacks at 11:30 a.m.

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Overlords marketing Common Core They’re everywhere. Turn on Fox News, local news, Animal Planet, HGTV, The Family Channel or talk radio. ProCommon Core commercials have been airing ad nauseam in a desperate attempt to persuade American families to support the beleaguered federal education racket of standards, testing and technology.

Who’s funding these public relations pushes? D.C. lobbyists, entrenched politicians and Big Business interests.

The foundational myth of MALKIN Common Core is that it’s a “state-led” initiative with grassroots support that was crafted by local educators for the good of all of our children. But the cash and power behind the new ad campaign will tell you all you need to know. For parents in the know, this will be a refresher course. But repeated lies must be countered with redoubled truths.

The Bipartisan Policy Center is one of the leading Common Core ad sponsors. It’s a self-described nonprofit “think tank” founded by a pantheon of Beltway barnacles: former Senate majority leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole and George Mitchell.

“Lobbying tank” would be more accurate. The BPC’s “senior fellows” include K Street influence peddlers, such as liberal Republican Robert Bennett, the big-spending Utah senatorturned-lobbyist booted from office by tea party conservatives; former Democratic agriculture secretary and House memberturned-lobbyist Dan Glickman; and liberal Democrat Byron Dorgan, the former North Dakota

senator who crusaded as an antiD.C. lobbying populist before retiring from office to work as, you guessed it, a D.C. lobbyist.

Jeb Bush’s “Foundation for Excellence in Education” is also saturating the airwaves with ads trying to salvage Common Core in the face of truly bipartisan, truly grassroots opposition in his own home state of Florida.

As I’ve reported previously, the former GOP governor’s foundation is tied at the hip to the federally funded testing consortium called Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers, which pulled in $186 million through the Obama administration’s Race to the Top program to develop Common Core tests.

One of the Bush foundation’s top corporate sponsors is Pearson, the multibillion-dollar educational publishing and testing conglomerate. Pearson snagged $23 million in contracts to design the first wave of PARCC test items and $1 billion for overpriced, insecure Common Core iPads purchased by the Los Angeles Unified School District and is leading the $13.4 billion “edutech” cash-in catalyzed by Common Core’s technology mandates.

In December, you should know, the state of New York determined that Pearson’s nonprofit foundation had abused the law by siphoning charitable assets to benefit its for-profit arm in order to curry favor with the Common Core-peddling Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Pearson paid a $7.7 million settlement after the attorney general concluded that the company’s charitable arm was marketing Common Core course material it believed could be sold by the for-profit side for “tens of millions of dollars.” After being smoked out, the Pearson Foundation sold

the courses to its corporate sibling for $15.1 million.

Then there’s the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which has joined the Clintonite-stocked Center for American Progress to promote Common Core and has earmarked more than $52 million on D.C. lobbying efforts.

Two D.C. trade associations, the National Governors Association and the Council of Chief State School Officers, continue to rubber-stamp Common Core propaganda. They are both recipients of tens of millions of dollars in Gates Foundation money. NGA employed Democratic education wonk Dane Linn to help shepherd through the standards; Linn now flacks for Common Core at the D.C.-based Business Roundtable lobbying shop, another leading sponsor of the ads now bombarding your televisions and radios.

Despite its misleading name, the NGA does not represent all of the nation’s governors, holds only nonbinding resolution votes and serves primarily as an “unelected, unrepresentative networking forum,” as Heartland Institute scholar Joy Pullmann put it, with funding from both taxpayers and private corporations. NGA’s Common Core standards writing meetings were convened in secret and are protected by confidentiality agreements.

Direct public input was nil. Of the 25 people in the NGA and CCSSO’s two Common Core standards-writing “working groups,” EdWeek blogger Anthony Cody reported in 2009, six were associated with the test-makers from the College Board, five were with fellow test-publishers ACT and four were with Achieve Inc. Several had zero experience in standards writing.

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Don’t Republicans abuse executive power, too?

The House of Representatives passed yet another bill 2 weeks ago with an awkward, acronymenabling title: the Executive Needs to Faithfully Observe and Respect Congressional Enactments of the Law Act. T he ENFORCE the Law Act (get it ? ) wo u ld allow either chamber of Congress to authorize litigation aimed at corSULLUM recting the president’s “failure to faithfully execute the laws.”

While the bill’s name is ridiculous and its mechanism is dubious, the basic premise of its supporters, almost all of whom are Republicans, is correct: As the House Judiciary Committee’s report on the bill puts it, Obama has engaged in a “pattern of overstepping (his) constitutional bounds.”

But so did his Republican predecessor — a fact the report seems designed to obscure.

“Although President Obama is not the first president to stretch his powers beyond their constitutional limits,” the committee’s Republican majority said, “executive overreach has accelerated at an alarming rate under his administration.”

That claim is hard to assess because the report barely acknowledges prior presidents’ abuses.

The Republicans’ clearest examples of Obama’s lawlessness relate to his amendment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Obama has delayed the requirement that employers provide government-approved medical coverage, allowed the continued sale of noncompliant health plans and extended “premium assistance” tax credits to people who obtain insurance through the federal exchange — all without statutory authority.

Republicans are also on solid ground in criticizing Obama’s recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board, which two federal appeals courts have said violated the Constitution’s “advice and consent” requirement by cutting the Senate out of the process.

But the Republicans neglected to mention that the logic of those rulings, which said that bypassing the Senate is permissible only between congressional sessions,

condemned past appointments by presidents of both parties.

The legality of Obama’s immigration policies is hazier. The Republicans conceded that the president has considerable leeway in deciding how to enforce immigration law, and focusing on illegal immigrants with criminal records seems to fall squarely within that authority.

But Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program arguably exceeds his enforcement discretion by creating a general exemption similar to the one that would have been established by the DREAM Act, which Congress repeatedly has declined to approve.

Republican complaints about Obama’s enforcement of the drug laws are the weakest part of their case against him. The two policies they criticize do not flout the law, and they are avowedly aimed at ensuring proper use of scarce federal resources.

Federal prosecutors have a great deal of discretion (for good and ill) in deciding whether and how to charge people who have broken the law. Attorney General Eric Holder took advantage of that discretion by instructing prosecutors that charges against certain low-level, nonviolent offenders should omit references to drug weight that would trigger mandatory minimum sentences.

Similarly, the Justice Department’s guidance regarding marijuana businesses that comply with state law listed eight criteria for deciding which offenders to target and warned that other unmentioned factors may justify prosecution when it “serves an important federal interest.”

Contrary to what Republicans claim, this policy does not exempt people in certain states from the prohibitions of the Controlled Substances Act. The most striking aspect of the executive excesses cited by Republicans may be what they leave out. Why no mention, for example, of the way Obama misused money meant for financial institutions to bail out the car industry? Perhaps because this blatantly illegal diversion of congressionally allocated funds was initiated by George W. Bush.

Partisanship likewise helps explain why the committee report explicitly eschews discussion of

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events from page 13 meeting from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Anthem Civic Building.

Women’s group The last Friday of every month, Peaceful Spirit Enrichment Center in New River hosts its monthly women’s gathering. Members of the group share their journey with each other, gaining insight and inspiration. A $10-$15 donation is suggested, though no one is turned away for lack of funds. For more info, contact Melanie Dunlap at 623-465-5875, melanie@ peacefulspiritcenter.com or visit the online calendar at PeacefulSpriritCenter.com.

Library hosts foreign film Desert Foothills Library will host a different foreign film from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., one Monday each month. For information on the coming events go to dlfa.org. Desert Foothills Library is located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek.

New River Kiwanis The first and third Wednesday of every month, New River Kiwanis hold their regular meetings at 7 p.m. at the New River Kiwanis Community Park, 48606 N. 17th Ave. The civic organi-

zation is geared toward helping children and is always looking for new members to get involved.

Music at Desert Broom Library The second Saturday of every month, Desert Broom Library invites musicians to come and perform live acoustic numbers between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Music should be family friendly. Bring fliers or other means to advertise your group. If interested in performing, email Kimberly at hickinbotham@phoenix.gov or talk to a librarian for more info.

Cards, board games social The third Tuesday each month at Desert Foothills Library in Cave Creek is designated for a cards and board games social for adults from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The library has lots of games to choose from including cards, Scrabble, chess, checkers, backgammon, Trivial Pursuit, Cribbage, Yahtzee and more. Games and refreshments brought from home are welcome, too. Coffee available for purchase. No registration needed.

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and federal laws dictate? A National Rifle Association-affiliated class is being offered every month, and CCW certification is available at no additional cost. Check azpistol.com for class dates.

Desert Broom Knitters Knitters of all ages and skill levels are invited to gather in the small conference room at Desert Broom Library the fourth Saturday each month from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. to work on existing projects, start new ones and share tips and techniques.

General instruction given includes how to cast on, making the knit stitch, purling and binding off at the end of a finished piece. Specific projects are also taught. The group’s leader is an experienced instructor, knitting guild member and established knitwear designer with published original patterns for hand knitters.

Food swap Desert Hills/New River Food Swap, a newly formed group catering to gardeners, foodies and others, meets the third Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at NorthGate Church, 7th Street and Carefree Highway. Barter excess food, collect new gardening tips and desert farming techniques.

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Spring Classic Car Auction to feature Western twist

The Cave Creek Auction Company will hold its largest auction of the year, the Spring Cave Creek Classic Car Auction, April 3-5 in Cave Creek.

The event, which attracts car enthusiasts, collectors and the public at-large every year, will showcase hundreds of classic, rod, muscle, collector and exotic vehicles at Stagecoach Village.

According to founder John Bettencourt, the auction company recently added several cars to its auction line-up including a 1941 Buick Skylark convertible, 1965 427 Cobra, 1955 Ford Panel, 1941 custom Chevy show truck, 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS, 1953 Panhead Harley Davidson, 1935 Mercedes, 1972 Corvette, 2006 GTR, 1957 T-Bird, 1956 Olds 88, some 1930s John Deere tractors and more to come.

As part of a Western theme, car owners and visitors who attend are encouraged to don their

Western wear for the 3-day event.

On April 3, the Spring Classic Car Auction will feature a preview day and a classic cruise to show off the classic cars.

On April 4-5, the vehicles will be auctioned each day beginning at 11 a.m. until approximately 6 p.m.

Cave Creek Auction Company will showcase each vehicle as many of the owners drive their own car through the lane to be auctioned.

In addition to the car auction, vendors will be onsite, as well as food and drink provided by the Smokehouse Restaurant & Pour House Patio.

The classic car auction will be held at Stagecoach Village, which is located at 7100 E. Cave Creek Rd. For more information, visit cavecreekauction.com, email info@cavecreekauction.com or call 480-525-1136.

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Blast from the past — If past events like the one pictured above are any indicator, then the upcoming classic car auction will once again be a popular stop for automobile enthusiasts.

Dear Foothills Focus Readers, I have been in the home care industry for over 20 years and it is such a rewarding career. Everyday I go to work I get to help someone.

ResCare employees say they love their jobs because they can reach out to their communities and make a real difference in people’s lives.

Recently ResCare HomeCare has expanded our in-home care and support services into your area. We are actively seeking care attendants to join our team. If you have a desire to give back to the community, looking to earn extra money, have life experience caring for loved ones and/or Professional Caregiving skills, caring and compassionate, then I encourage you to consider learning more about our Caregiving opportunities. Our open positions are part-time with flexible hours and all training is provided for free.

Please call me if you have any questions about employment with ResCare HomeCare, or if you would like to learn about how our in-home care and support services could benefit you and your loved-ones.

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Looking for entertainment? Pearl is your lady. This young, 2-3-year-old white German Shepherd/Lab mix plays chase with her foster family’s donkey, darting back and forth along the fence line in a game of cat and mouse. As such, Pearl needs an energetic family to call her own. She knows some commands and is learning to use a doggie door. With her sweet and easy temperament, she gets along easily with other dogs and children. She will have shots and be chipped before she is adopted out. To find out more about Pearl, contact Sandy at 602-509-3162 or Anthem Pet’s hotline at 480-287-3542.

To see other dogs and cats looking for homes, check out anthempets.org or “anthempetsaz” on Facebook and Twitter.

Anthem Pets is a nonprofit organization serving lost, found and abandoned animals in the North Valley since 2005. Operating on donations only, it aims to find good homes for abandoned animals and return wayward pets to owners.

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Public schools sound off Community meetings offer insight on local issues We, the school district leaders in Arizona, are troubled that some of our current elected and appointed state leadership seem unwilling to provide a quality education for all of Arizona’s children. Recent advocacy efforts by elected officials to grow the privatization of education in Arizona compel us to speak out. It appears that the goal of the current education reform movement is to move designated “tax money” out of the public sector and transfer it into private hands. This transfer of funds known as Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, Vouchers or Tax Credits is designed to subsidize students to attend private schools rather than using these desperately needed funds for the public schools.

Severe budget cuts in programs, personnel and materials have become the norm in our state in recent years. The attack on public education has been disguised as a desire to improve “failing schools” but there is a more insidious intent, to draw off taxpayer money to private sources with little or no accountability.

This wave of reform has led to a systematic campaign to convince Arizona’s citizens that our public schools are failing them.

This campaign threatens to dismantle our local public schools, endanger the health of our communities and diminish decision

sullum from page 19 presidential abuses justified in the name of national security.

Those include some of Obama’s most troubling power grabs, such as routinely collecting innocent people’s phone records, going to war without congressional authorization, detaining terrorism suspects indefinitely without trial

malkin from page 19 Achieve Inc., you may recall from my previous work, is a Washington, D.C., nonprofit stocked with education lobbyists who’ve been working on federal standards schemes since the Clinton years.

In fact, Achieve’s president, Michael Cohen, is a veteran Clintonera “educrat” who also used to direct education policy for the NGA. In addition to staffing the standards writing committee and acting as lead Common Core coordinating mouthpiece, Achieve Inc. is the “project management partner” of the Common Corealigned, tax-subsidized PARCC testing conglomerate.

Who’s behind Achieve? Reminder: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has dumped $37 million into the group since 1999 to promote Common Core.

making at the local level all the while undermining the fabric of our democracy.

The vast majority of Arizona’s families with school-aged children are invested in local public schools, funded by taxpayer dollars. In order to preserve the sentiments of Thomas Jefferson, Arizona’s public education system must remain public. Public tax dollars should never be siphoned off to private, for-profit education entities. Our strong and vibrant public education system thrives when: • We provide equal opportunities that are equitably funded • We focus on student wellness and academic fairness • We focus on student preparation for college and career readiness • We provide choices and alternatives within our public schools • We exercise local control in partnership with each unique community We are ready, willing and able to work with others who believe that public education is at the core of democracy and represents the achievable American Dream.

Debbi Burdick CCUSD James Veitenheimer DVUSD Tim Carter Yavapai County Schools and killing people he unilaterally identifies as enemies of America.

But as Bush showed, national security is a bipartisan excuse for ignoring the law.

To find out more about Jacob Sullum and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at creators.com.

According to a new analysis by former Georgia State University professor Jack Hassard, the Gates Foundation has now doled out an estimated total of $2.3 billion on Common Core-related grants to thousands of recipients in addition to NGA, CCSSO, the Foundation for Excellence in Education and Achieve.

As they prop up astroturfed front groups and agitprop, D.C.’s Common Core public relations blitzers scoff at their critics as “black helicopter” theorists.

Don’t read their lips. Just follow the money. This bipartisan power grab is Washington-led and Washington-fed. It’s not a conspiracy.

It’s elementary: All Common Core roads lead to K Street.

To find out more about Michelle Malkin and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at creators.com.

Are you concerned that you may not know enough about the various services that are offered by the city of Phoenix, Maricopa County or the state of Arizona?

That was certainly a big concern of mine when my wife and I moved to the North Valley from the Midwest. But fortunately, thanks to the efforts of Alan Muller, president of the New River/Desert Hills Community Association, there is a monthly town hall meeting at 9 a.m. on the second Friday of every month with representatives from each

of these governmental entities.

Each month, Muller organizes the meeting, which is now held in the Anthem Civic Building.

This is one of the more visible cooperative efforts between New River, Desert Hills and Anthem to benef it all residents of what I fondly refer to collectively as “The Daisy Mountain Community.”

I know that everyone is busy these days, and “free time” has all but disappeared from our calendars. But I encourage everyone to try to free up some time

to attend this 1-hour meeting every month. You may or may not recognize the names of the government representatives who speak at the meetings, but after listening to them, you will be glad you attended. The issues they discuss are specific to our concerns and provide information that we can all use.

I hope to see you at the next meeting on April 11 at 3701 W. Anthem Way in Anthem.

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