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Residents on the east side of I-17 in Anthem will reap the benefits of a nearly two-year long fight that culminated with the Arizona Corporation Commission voting to approve deconsolidation of the Anthem/Agua Fria Wastewater District on May 22.

The decision reversed a Recommended Opinion and Order issue to the Commission on April 10 by an administrative law judge that recommended against deconsolidation.

The deconsolidation will be phased in over three years effective January 1, 2013 and will bring relief to Anthem ratepayers of approximately $2.4 million a year after a three-year phase in.

Commissioners Brenda Burns, Sandra Kennedy, Paul Newman, Gary Pierce and Bob Stump met in an open meeting on May 22 at the Commission’s offices in downtown Phoenix.

The Anthem Community Council’s legal team represented Anthem with the Board’s support and direction, and several Anthem residents were present wearing red shirts to show their support for deconsolidation. As a result, the following orders were approved:

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The crowd at Anthem’s Memorial Day ceremony stand at attention during the National Anthem Monday. To view more photos and videos from Monday’s ceremonies go to facebook.com/thefoothills.focus.

An estimated crowd of 2,000 people turned out for Memorial Day ceremonies at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on Monday.

Among a large contingent of veterans was Henry Burks, a one-time Anthem resident, who served in Vietnam.

Burks, a Marine veteran, who has been to the ceremony in previous years said he feels it’s an important gesture.

“It’s a nice chance to support the people that are fighting today and to show your appreciation for those that fought in past wars

and to honor those that gave their lives,” he said.

A ceremony that started with a flyover by World War II trainers and ended with the release of white doves included the reading of the Arizona serviceman that lost their lives in the last year while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“We owe them a place in our heart, to honor and remember them for being willing to pay the ultimate price for protecting our freedom,” Joey Strickland, the Director of Arizona Department of Veteran’s Services said. “We

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Boulder Creek celebrates class of 2012 MARC BUCKHOUT MANAGING EDITOR

Boulder Creek High School’s class of 2012 celebrated graduation ceremonies on Friday at University of Phoenix Stadium.

A class of more than 500 celebrated their accompl ish me nt s, acknowledged those that made those accomplishments possible and looked forward to a limitless future.

Principal Lauren Sheehan pointed out students’ efforts in the classroom, in the athletic

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Boulder Creek principal Lauren Sheehan leads students into University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale for graduation ceremonies on Friday. To view more photos and videos from Monday’s ceremonies go to facebook.com/thefoothills.focus.

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Pet owners howl about lack of dog park in Anthem

A handful of dog owners showed up to the May 23 Anthem Community Council meeting urging the board to add a dog park, what they feel is a pressing need to the community.

The reaction comes following a change in approach to what Anthem staff described as a problem with too many dog owners not having their pets on leashes in Anthem Community Park.

Community Executive Officer Jenna Kollings explained that simply having officers in the park offer reminders to offending pet owners weren’t making an impact. In efforts to gain compliance of rules that are posted throughout the park, and what is a Maricopa County law, officers were asked to step up enforcement.

“We felt as though we offered plenty of warnings,” Kollings said. “It’s one of the first rules on our list of rules posted throughout the park. We don’t have a goal of ticketing,

but it’s a liability issue if we don’t protect patrons of the park.”

The Maricopa County ordinance states that when a dog is taken outside its confined area it must be restrained on a leash that is no longer than six feet in length.

Kollings said the problem has been brought up on and off throughout her tenure.

Anthem board president Craig Boates said after spending a year largely just offering warnings without much in the way of results stepping up enforcement seemed the only viable option.

Anthem resident Sue Natalie, who moved to the community last August, spoke to the board after being ticketed.

In addition to having to pay a fine Natalie said she is facing a Class 2 misdemeanor, which she fears could endanger her ability to continue doing volunteer work.

“This has been a nightmare of an experience,” she said. “It doesn’t have to be like this. There are several areas in Anthem that could be converted to dog parks with little cost.”

Fred Natalie, Sue’s husband, pointed out the amenities offered in Anthem.

“We’ve got nine square miles of terrain, a 63 acre community park with 20 neighborhood pocket parks, a skate park, an inline hockey rink, hiking trails and yet not one area to exercise our pets,” he said. “We need something sooner rather than later. It’s a problem that will only get worse. People are getting ticketed daily.”

Kollings said the Community Planning and Development Committee, which meets at 9 a.m., the first Tuesday of each month in the Anthem Community Center, has a variety of projects they are looking at for the community from a second swimming pool, to additional sports fields, a performing arts venue among others and would welcome any input on how to prioritize them.

One of the board members also made mention of the dog park available in New River, just three miles up the road, on the frontage road east of I-17 between exit 229 and exit 232.

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Anthem Community Park has signs that remind dog owners their animals must remain on leashes in the park. A contingent of residents believe the community needs a dog park.

Barbara Windgrassen, the executive director of Jackass Acres K-9 Korral, and an Anthem resident said the park was built in New River in 2006 because efforts to get a park in Anthem went nowhere.

“We fought for two years, but felt we were getting stone-walled

by Pulte,” she said. “For a year we had a temporary park on one of the baseball fields in the park, but that was all they ever were willing to do.”

Windgrassen said perhaps as many as half of the park’s 356 dog members reside in Anthem.

“We have a lot of New River folks, some from Cave Creek, Carefree down to Happy Valley and some that even come from Peoria,” she said. “We acquire shot records from people before they can becomes members so we know the dogs that are coming here are all healthy.”

Membership to the dog park will be $40 a year beginning in 2013. Members receive a gate code they punch in to unlock the gate to the park.

Windgrassen said the park, which features a side for dogs 30 pounds and under and a side for dogs of 31 pounds and up is open from dawn until dusk daily.

Windgrassen suggests the cost to build and maintain a dog park is more than some might expect, citing an Arizona Republic article from earlier this month (http://www.azcentral. com/community/scottsdale/ aticles/2011/05/05/20110505srdogpark0504.html) in which it is reported that Scottsdale spends $100,000 annually on maintaining Chaparral dog park.

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ProMusica Arizona (PMAZ) will head into its 10th season under new leadership as Adam Stich has been named Artistic Director for the organization The PMAZ Board of Directors voted unanimously on May 22nd to offer the position to Stich following the resignation of Co-Artistic Director and Orchestra Conductor, K e v i n Kozacek.

T h e P M A Z STICH B o a r d of Directors extends its appreciation to Kevin Kozacek for his dedication to building the Chorale and Orchestra over the past nine seasons. He is leaving to pursue other interests. Board Chair, Shirley Fiske comments, “Kevin has been a constant in an organization that has seen many changes since its formation nine years ago. He has provided artistic leadership, and has helped us grow into a respected performing arts organization, one with the flexibility to successfully pull off both the Mozart Requiem and the Gilbert and Sullivan Pirates in one season. Both he and Adam deserve credit for the completion of a very ambitious and successful season.”

Stich joined PMAZ in June 2011 as Co-Artistic Director to lead the Chorale and Women’s Chamber Choir. He is also the Director of Choirs at Scottsdale Community College where he directs the Concert Choir and Jazz Vocal Ensemble and teaches classes in aural perception, conducting and the humanities.

Stich received his Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Music and Theatre from Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla. Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, he earned an assistantship at the University of South Carolina where he completed a Master of Music and a Doctorate of Musical Arts Conducting.

Prior to moving to Arizona, Stich spent two years as Instructor of Choral Music at Eastern Illinois University conducting the University Mixed Chorus and the Music Theatre and Opera Ensemble, and he taught Interacting with Music and Beginning Conducting. As a certified music teacher and committed educator, Dr. Stich spent five years in the public school system in South Carolina teaching beginning strings, band and various levels of choral ensembles.

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I-17 detour required for installation of pedestrian bridge STAFF REPORT

Drivers on I-17 should plan for an 18-mile detour overnight on Friday and overnight on June 8 as the Arizona Department of Transportation works to install a pedestrian bridge over the freeway near Happy Valley Road on the south side of the Central Arizona Project Canal.

I-17 and the frontage roads are scheduled to be closed one direction at a time over the next two weekends.

Northbound I-17 will be closed from Happy Valley Road and Loop 303 from 11:30 p.m., Friday until 4 a.m., Saturday.

Southbound I-17 will be closed from Loop 303 and Happy Valley Road from 11:30 p.m., June 8 until 4 a.m., June 9.

Northbound drivers should exit at Happy Valley Road westbound to Lake Pleasant Parkway northbound to Loop 303 eastbound to re-connect with I-17. Southbound drivers should exit at Loop 303 westbound to Lake Pleasant

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The completion of a pedestrian bridge over the I-17 near Happy Valley Road on the south side of the Central Arizona Project Canal will be complete on June 9. Moving the bridge into place will require a pair of I-17 closures on the evenings of Friday and again on June 8.

Parkway southbound to Happy Valley Road eastbound to reconnect with I-17.

Motorists that will be using the detour are reminded to be well rested and have enough fuel in their vehicle, as services are limited on the detour route.

The bridge project started last August with two separate pieces of the bridge being built on either side of the freeway. When connected it will stretch 891 feet

in length, going across I-17 and the freeway’s frontage roads on either side. Four sections of steel trusses will be lifted by crane onto the bridge piers that are already in place at the crossing.

For information on Interstate 17 in Maricopa County contact the Valley Community Relations Office at valleyfreeways@azdot.gov or visit www.ValleyFreeways.com.

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tarting June 1, 2013 wastewater bills from June 1 until the following May 31 will be based on average water usage for preceding months of January, February and March.

tarting Jan. 1, 2014 • D econsolidation of the • S wastewater rates will decrease Anthem Wastewater District. by approximately 8 percent.

The new rate structure for Anthem customers, when • Starting Jan. 1, 2015 fully implemented, will result wastewater rates will decrease in a total estimated savings of approximately 8 percent. $2.4 million per year for the Finally, as a result of the community, or roughly 25 recent decision, EPCOR was percent (based on the test year instructed to develop a series of 2008 data). The new rates will proposals that would effectively be phased in over 3 years, consolidate all their districts starting January 1, 2013. for billing purposes. Anthem’s Once implemented, Anthem Utilities Panel (which will residents on the east side of replace the Water Rate Case I-17 can expect the following Panel) will be involved in this changes in their water cooperative effort starting later and wastewater rates over the this summer or early fall. The next three years: panel will consider all factors

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“For the fourth consecutive year our students helped Boulder Creek earn the label of excelling school,” she said. “We have two National Merit Scholarship finalists.

Our students were offered $9 million in scholarship offers.

In athletics we had teams that won rivalry games, qualified for state competitions and we had 20 of our students earn athletic scholarships. And our band earned superior ratings at competitions throughout the state. May all of you always carry Jaguars pride in your heart.”

Senior Ryne Handelman compared he and his fellow Jaguars to the Phoenix, with the opportunity to rise from the ashes.

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Boulder Creek’s Beau Kitson celebrates after receiving his diploma during graduation ceremonies Friday at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale. To view more photos and videos from Monday’s ceremonies go to facebook.com/thefoothills.focus.

was named the Deer Valley Unified School District’s teacher of the year, encouraged the students to embrace the opportunities in front of them.

“You’re about to embark on the most challenging game of your life,” he said. “Choices make change possible and change often creates fear, but don’t fear the future, change it. Class of 2012 never doubt yourself. Be loud and be proud.”

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Arizona is one of only four U.S. stops on this year’s tour. The show runs June 8 – July 15 with 33 shows featuring world-class gymnasts as well as clowns.

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Michael Smith acknowledges that nothing he’d done in his career really prepared him for his current job.

Despite 15 years in the theater world as both a performer and director including work in London’s West End Smith said becoming an artistic director for Cirque du Soleil was a unique challenge.

“Absolutely it could be intimidating, but the reason it isn’t is because these people are so talented and have so much passion and commitment for what they are doing,” Smith said.

“Budget is a consideration with Cirque du Soleil, but you’re really only limited by your imagination and what they’re capable of athletically.

We try to push the boundaries as far as possible.”

After spending the last year in Japan, KOOZA, which premiered in 2007, is coming to Glendale’s University of Phoenix Stadium for 33 performances beginning June 8 and running through July 15.

The show’s run has included 116 people from 23 different countries around the world.

“There’s a philosophy with this company that is different from the theater world where

you have a script and regardless of who the actors are you just copy and paste new names and they’re asked to play the same role,” he said. “With what we’re doing when we add a new person we look at it as an opportunity to have the show evolve. That’s how you keep a show that has been running for five years fresh.”

Having previously worked in the world of theater Smith said there is a big difference working for Cirque du Soleil.

“There is a different atmosphere than in theater,” he said. “People in theater are competing to get noticed so they’re competitive against each other. These are elite athletes.

They really are competing with themselves to perfect their routine. Plus as athletes they have that teamwork mentality.”

Phoenix will be one of four stop on their U.S. tour, with University of Phoenix Stadium providing the lone west coast stop.

Smith said those attending KOOZA will be taken by a number of elements.

“The high level of acrobatics for one and the art of clowning for another,” he said. “But I think the interesting theme that plays out is the duality of people. Everybody has ambiguity because they have a good and a bad side to

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Because they travel the world the shows are written such that they don’t require an understanding of a language.

“We have universal themes,” Smith said. “What sold me on working this show was one character is trying to fly a kite that doesn’t fly at the start of the show. That represents his dream, to strive for something. By the end of the show the kite flies.”

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The North Valley had Memorial Day ceremonies at both the National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix and at the Anthem Veterans Memorial on MondayTo view more photos and videos from Monday’s ceremonies go to facebook.com/thefoothills.focus.

should keep a place in our hearts for them not only on Memorial Day, but throughout the year.”

Burks said he was proud to recently be part of the American Legion Riders fundraiser, a motorcycle event, which will aid both the American Legion Legacy Foundation as well as the Pat Tillman Foundation.

“I think because of his extraordinary circumstances, leaving a million dollar a year job in professional sports, Tillman really raised awareness about the sacrifice soldiers make that some people

never really paid much attention to,” he said.

Burks said he is appreciative of how returning soldiers in today’s society are treated, a far cry from what he and his fellow Vietnam veterans received upon returning home.

“We were called baby killers,” he said. “For soldiers it was about effectively executing a mission.

It wasn’t political. Whatever you think about the politics of a conflict you should at least have respect for what the soldiers are sacrificing.”

Just two hours after the

ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery got under way in Phoenix, Anthem hosted its first Memorial Day Ceremony in front of the Anthem Veterans Memorial, in Anthem Community Park.

More than a 100 people turned out to hear a proclamation

by State Senator Lori Klein, an Anthem resident, congratulated Anthem on its efforts to make the memorial, which was dedicated in November, a state historical site.

“This is a day to offer heartfelt

sentiments to the men and women around the globe that have fought bravely to protect the greatest nation on Earth,” Klein said. “The ability to live free and be all we can be was built on the shoulder and the sacrifices of our veterans. For all the special occasions in your families lives that you’ve missed so that we could enjoy them with ours we are grateful.”

Ron Tucker, who led a team of Anthem residents in making the memorial a reality, and a veteran himself, also spoke.

“Today is about remembrance

of men and women that have fought in the name of interests greater than themselves.

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Cactus Shadows 2012 graduate Kristin Hillier broke the school record for home runs with 11 in earning first team all-section status.

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Boulder Creek High School will have four members of the class of 2012 take the field as Jaguars one final time as West Tunnell, David Real, Chase Wagner and Cameron Brendel will participate in post-season all-star games at Surprise Stadium.

West Tunnell, who has earned a scholarship to play baseball at the University of Baylor in the Fall, will play in the Academic All-Star game at 7 p.m., Friday at Surprise Stadium.

His teammates, David Real, Chase Wagner and Cameron Brendel, all of which have received athletic scholarships to play at Glendale Community College, will play in the Arizona Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game at 7 p.m. on Sunday.

Real’s standout senior season saw the catcher earn first-team All-State honors at catcher while he and his trio

of teammates all earned AllSection honors with Wagner, an outfielder, joining Real on the first team and Brendel and Tunnell earning second team honors at pitcher and utility respectively.

At Cactus Shadows High School the Falcons softball program had a pair of seniors earn first team all-section honors as Megan Scarpulla and Krisin Hillier were recognized for their play.

Hillier, a four-year starter, hit .544 this season, a school record 11 home runs and a team best 29 RBIs. She also slugged 1.221 and had a .635 on base percentage. Scarpulla hit .481 on the season with 17 RBIs, good for second on the team.

The two seniors will continue as teammates next season when they attend Paradise Valley Community College on softball scholarships.

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Anthem offers baseball camp STAFF REPORT

The Anthem Summer Skills Camp is open to ages 8 – 14 will run from 7 – 3 p.m., Monday – June 8.

The baseball camp will feature instruction on hitting fundamentals, throwing mechanics, bunting, infield and outfield play, base running, pitching drills, among others along with live games.

From 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. campers will be on the Anthem Community Park fields before spending the rest of the day in the community center with time for swimming and time in the gym. Players can get a week’s worth of instruction for $219 or pay $50 per day.

For information on the camp go to pbacad.com or call 480-797-7930.

Those interested can register at the Community Center in Anthem.

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community events FUNDRAISER Cave Creek hosts final Thieves Market of season Cave Creek Thieves Market will have its final sale of the season from 7 a.m. – noon on Saturday in the tamarisk grove at the intersection of Cave Creek and Hidden Valley.

The Market has seen growth in the sales of upcycled, indie and repurposed salvage. The entry fee for an all-day pass is $1. The market will reopen in the fall on Oct. 6.

For information go to cavecreekthievesmarket.com.

POLITICS Roundtable discussion in Tramonto includes variety of legislators Speaker of the House Andy Tobin from the State, Maricopa County Assessor Keith Russell and City of Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton will be at the Legislative Update at 9 a.m., June 8 at the Tramonto Fire Station Community Room.

The free meetings take place the second Friday of each month, with brief presentations from each politician in attendance and a chance for questions from the public.

The Tramonto Fire Station is located just east of I-17 and north of the Carefree Highway behind Dennys. For information call 623432-2800 or visit nrdhca.org ASTRONOMY Black Mountain hosts star party The Venus Transit, an event that won’t occur for another 105 years, will highlight the Star Party from 3 – 10 p.m., on Tuesday at Paradise Valley Community College’s Black Mountain Campus.

The Phoenix Astronomical Society will host the free event where attendees will have the chance to view Mars and Saturn among others.

Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP at 602-5615398 or by emailing events@ pasaz.org. For information on the Venus Transit go to transitofvenus.org or pasaz.org.

The Black Mountain Campus is located at 34250 N. 60th St., just south of Carefree Highway.

ART Anthem Art Gallery offers new exhibit Judi Hendricks and Cathy Shyers will be the featured artist during a two-woman show which runs Friday through Aug. 11 at the Anthem Art Gallery.

An opening reception is set for 7 p.m., Jun. 16.

The Caepe School is located at 39905 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway in Anthem. For information call 623-551-7808 or go to thecaepeschool.org.

HIKING Cave Creek park hosts variety of activities Cave Creek Regional Park recently released its event schedule for June 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.

Friday: At 7:30 p.m. hikers will take an easy 1 mile hike to Clay Mine under the light of the moon. Once to the cave helmets will be passed out and candles will be used to enter the mine.

Hike leaders will explain how the cave’s contents were once used to cure the locals common ailments.

The hike will leave from the Group Campground. Flashlights are recommended although their use will be minimal if possible.

June 9: At 10 a.m. in the Nature Center a desert survival class will offer a discussion of basic techniques for staying alive in the desert. Topics will include safety, hydration, staying found, orienting and venomous creatures among others.

Spur Cross Ranch offers variety of adventures Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area has a variety of hiking opportunities throughout the month of June.

Hikes are $3 per person for those that don’t have a Spur Cross Ranch Conservation pass. For a complete list of hikes go to maricopa.gov/parks.

Proper foot wear (closed-toe shoes or boots) and plenty of water are recommended for all hikes.

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community events Continued from page 11 Friday: At 7 a.m. a moderate, 2.5 mile hike will take participants through a portion of the Conservation Area.

Participants need not be triathletes, just ordinary folks who would like to begin to add diversity to their walking program. The hike should last approximately 90 minutes.

Saturday: A moderate twohour moonlight hike begins at 8 p.m. offering a different look at the Conservation area.

Flashlights are recommended, although the use of them will be minimal.

Sunday: At 8 a.m. a moderate hike will take participants along Cottonwood Wash. Attendees will learn about the geology and streams of the Spur Corss region during a 2-hour walk with earth science author Thomas McGuire. The hike also will include a visit to an abandoned gold mine, Nutcracker Rock and a Hohokam rock art site.

Cost of each hike is $3.

For information contact park range Kevin Smith at 480-488-6623 or email kevinsmith@mail. maricopa.gov.

HEALTH Cave Creek church hosts cancer support group Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church will host a 10 a.m. meeting on Saturday offering education and support for those suffering from or related to somebody dealing with cancer.

Following a presentation, entitled, “The Emotional Roller Coaster Ride” there will be a discussion opportunity.

Refreshments will be available for the free event. For information call 480-488-3283.

Good Shepherd is located at 6502 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek.

Parkinson’s group meets in Anthem A Parkinson’s Support Group will meet at 2 p.m., June 12 at 3340 W. Sousa Drive, in Anthem. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP with Alice Pujari at 623-5519726.

HOLIDAY Black Canyon City hosts

4th of July celebration Black Canyon City is having a 4th of July celebration from 5 – 9 p.m., July 4. The celebration will include water slides, barbecues, vendor booths, a DJ, and a watermelon eating contest among others.

The event will take place at the Albins Community Center, located at 19055 E. K-Mine Road in Black Canyon City. For information on the event call 760-413-5631.

LIBRARY Desert Foothills Library hosts variety of June events Desert Foothills Library, located at 38443 North Schoolhouse Road in Cave Creek, has a variety of events schedule throughout the month. To see a complete list go to desertfoothillslibrary.org or call 480-488-2286 or email dcourt@dfla.org.

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For more information about MCLD’s Summer Reading program call 602-652-3000.

THEATER Carnival of Animals stampede Cactus Shadows The C. Nicholas Johnson’s June 15: At 2:30 p.m. mystery Performing Arts Residency author Bob Dugoni will discuss is offering classes for grades his legal thrillers over ice tea 3 – 4 and an advanced and gourmet treats during a 90 class for grades 6 -12 beginning minute presentation.

Library Journal voted his 2011 Monday at Cactus Shadows book “Best Legal Thriller”. Fine Arts Center.

The C. Nicholas Johnson’s He recently completed “The Conviction”. Robert Dugoni Performing Arts Residency is has practiced as a civil litigator a creative performing arts in San Francisco and Seattle program that allows students to for 17 years and is a two-time substantively participate in the winner of the Pacific Northwest development and production Writers Association Literary of an original work of art, while learning or refining Contest.

Cost for the event is $10, or theatrical movement, dance, you can attend your first in acting, mime, lighting, props, the Authors Series for free by wardrobe and make-up.

The camp closes with becoming a first-time donating member of the Library with a performances of Carnival of contribution of $35 or more. the Animals at 3 and 7 p.m.

Seating is limited. Payment is on June 16 on the Main due with reservation by June 13. Stage of the Cactus Shadows Signed books will be available Fine Arts Center.

Cost for the camp for younger for purchase. students is $150. Cost for the Maricopa Library camp for older students is $300. hosts summer Times, details and internships reading program vary for the individual programs.

Maricopa County Library Visit performingartscampAZ. District’s 17 libraries officially com or the Community Education kick off their summer reading page at ccusd93.org for information. program season on May 24. For additional information, call Children, teens and adults who DFCE at 480-488-1090 or Evelyn wish to participate in MCLD’s Holbrook, Director of Desert program are encouraged to Foothills Community Education sign-up online at mcldaz.org/ 480-575-2070. summer.

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TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST, G&SRB&M, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA PARCEL: M&B THRU E2NW; M&B THRU SENW; N2NESW; M&B THRU S2S2SESW; M&B THRU S2SESESW. SECTION 11, CONTAINING 4.85 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. PARCEL: M&B THRU N2N2NENW; M&B THRU N2NENESW, SECTION 14.

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TERMS OF SALE: (A) At the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier’s check: (1) The value of the right of way, which is $400,625.00; (2) The appraised value of the severance damages, which is $71,431.00; (3) A Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the value of the right of way, which is $12,019.00; (4) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00; (5) Reimbursable Appraisal Fee, which is $18,000.00. The total amount due at the time of sale is $504,575.00 (less $20,500.00 if the successful bidder is the applicant for a total amount due of $484,075.00).

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Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 364-0875. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

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events from page 12 Cactus Shadows hosts Secret Garden The Secret Garden, an original Missoula Children’s Theatre musical theater production, is a retelling of a story of hope and celebration and all good things in life that will take place at 2:30 and 7 p.m., July 13 on the Main Stage of Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center.

Mistress Mary Quite Contrary embarks on a journey from India to her uncle’s home in England. Along the way she makes friends with the Canadian Geese and the colorful Giant Bugs.

In time she learns to appreciate everything around her. The production is open to students in kindergarten through seniors in high school. Everyone will have a role. No advance preparation is necessary. The Missoula Children’s Theatre touring production is complete with costumes, scenery, props and makeup. Missoula Children’s Theatre Tour Actor/Directors conduct the auditions, rehearsals, costuming, and two final performances.

This DFCE Artist-inResidency program runs from 1 – 5 p.m., July 9 - 13, at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center. The fee is $150.

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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.

LAKE PLEASANT This is the hot spot for striped bass. Mike McFarland, who guides for Hook Up Outfitters, said right now is the best striper bite of the year. Stripers are oriented around underwater reefs and humps in the main lake basin. Some of the best fishing is in 30 to 35 feet of water using frozen anchovies as bait. He said hundred-plus-fish mornings are common right now if you can find actively feeding stripers. “We caught and mostly kept around 400 stripers from a single spot on consecutive days and that spot is still producing,” he said.

Keep in mind there is no limit on stripers at Lake Pleasant and you are encouraged to catch and keep all you can to help the aquatic environment.

Fishing is also very good for bluegill and good for channel catfish.

Haven’t had many reports recently of the largemouth bass fishing, but it should be good as well. You might even encounter bass chasing shad at the surface, especially in the northern coves at first light. Typically, once the sun comes up, try the main points, islands and reefs in the large basin of the main lake for topwater action. You might even find some striped bass and white bass while working topwater.

This is a good time to fish for bluegills in the backs of

more rocky coves. Try meal worms or night crawlers two or three below bobbers. It’s a lot of fun for kids.

Don’t ignore the plentiful channel catfish. You should be able to load up on channel fishing any of the major lake points or flats using stink bait.

Hot dogs, chicken liver and corn can all work well. If fishing from shore, consider using dough bait for the plentiful carp.

BARTLETT Lake elevation 1,756 feet, 49 percent full. The Jojoba Boat Ramp is open.

This remains a fishing hot spot for 1- to 2-pound largemouth bass and is also doing well for crappie at times. Square-billed crankbaits are working well, or anything that resembles a crayfish from soft plastics to small crankbaits.

Expect to find active postspawn bass in the shallows, especially the major lake points, islands and reefs. Drop shots, crankbaits and jigs are all working at times. Curly-tailed grubs on jig heads are a good bet here. There can also be sporadic topwater action for bass.

The night fishing for crappie last weekend as decent.

Although most crappie are small, there are just enough slabbers to keep it interesting.

Try live minnows fished under submersible lights. It’s also

possible to catch crappie during the day, especially at first light.

This is the leading edge of the really good flathead catfish bite.

Try live bluegill or small carp as bait. Look for the deeper holes, especially uplake where there is a little current.

Bluegills are spawning. Try the backs of rocky coves using night crawlers or meal worms on light tackle.

As you can see from the picture above, the lower lake level means lots more opportunities for shore camping, especially around Bartlett Flats.

SAGUARO Lake elevation is 1,524 feet at 92 percent full. This is a fishing hot spot. Largemouth bass fishing is good to excellent for post-spawn fish. There are lots of 3- to 5-pound bass being caught.

Bass are in their aggressive post-spawn mode.

Keep an eye out for surface boils -- it’s topwater time.

Recreational boating congestion is also increasing significantly -- get on the water at first light, or fishing at night.

As you will see in the angler report below, this is a good time to load up on spawning bluegill.

Saguaro is also a quality channel catfish lake. Try stink baits, hot dogs, chicken livers and the like. Also try chumming with corn.

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Who judges Judges?

D i d you know Arizona has a full time office w h e r e people can file WILLIAMS complaints against judges? The Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct, in terms of personnel, is perhaps the smallest state agency. However, its importance cannot be overstated.

Article 6.1 of the Arizona Constitution establishes the legal authority for the conduct commission. It provides for the composition of the commission and establishes a framework for the suspension or removal of a judge. It also has a provision for retirements due to a disability.

The permanent staff for the commission includes an executive director, a staff attorney and an investigator.

However, most of the decisions concerning judicial misconduct allegations are made by an

Are teenagers really Americans?

As a former high school teacher, I know one of the great challenges in education is to get teenagers interested in their country. Many of them take their freedom for granted and have no interest in even learning about what it takes to be a good citizen. They are too busy keeping up with the Kardashians to absorb John Adams.

So I have undertaken a new project: teaching a 13-yearold girl to care about being an American.

Lesson 1: Obey the rules. We start with open doors. The rule is that no door in the house is

eleven member panel. The Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court appoints six judges to serve: two from the court of appeals, two from superior court, one from a justice court and one from a city court. The State Bar of Arizona appoints two attorney members and the remaining three positions are members of the public. They are appointed by the Governor and are confirmed by the state senate.

None of the panel members receive a salary for their service.

The commission neither screens nor appoints judges.

Attorneys interested in becoming a superior court judge in either Maricopa or Pima County apply to a commission on trial court appointments.

Those committees recommend three names to the governor for each opening and she must pick from that list of three. Superior court judges in other counties are elected and all justices of the peace are elected.

The commission accepts and investigates complaints of judicial misconduct and violations of judicial ethical standards. It is not an

appellate court, and if you simply disagree with a judge’s decision, then you should consider appealing your case.

Nothing the commission does can change a judge’s decision.

If the commission determines that a judge violated the Arizona Code of Judicial Conduct, then it can issue an informal reprimand. For

more serious cases, and after a suspected judge has had an opportunity for a formal hearing, the commission can recommend that the Arizona Supreme Court remove the judge from office.

In addition to providing a forum for complaints against judges, the judicial conduct commissions help maintain

the balance between our Constitutional requirement for an independent judicial branch of government and a genuine need to hold individual judges accountable to the public.

Judge Gerald Williams is the presiding justice of the peace for the Northwest Regional Court Center.

His column appears monthly in The Foothills Focus.

c l o s e d u n l e s s there is a dressing sit u at ion.

The reason for the rule is to O’REILLY discourage Internet chicanery and encourage lively conversation.

“I can’t have my door open, I just can’t,” the teen wails.

“What’s the problem?”

“People are annoying. I don’t want to see any people.”

“Then look away when a human being passes.”

“YOU are SO annoying!”

I know.

Lesson 2: Discuss intelligent things — and not just reality shows and music maniacs.

“Nobody wants to talk about politics. That’s boring!”

“The presidential election is boring?” I am sincerely curious about this one.

“No one cares about Obama and Romney.”

“Well, at least you know their names.”

“But I don’t want to talk about them.”

“I do just fine talking about them. Millions of people listen.”

“But you have no social skills. That’s why you’re on TV. I can’t be like you.”

She may have a point.

Rule 3: Learn about your country’s past.

“My school says we have to read your book ‘Killing Lincoln’ over the summer.” This soonto-be eighth grader is nearly distraught. “I can’t believe it costs $20. What a ripoff!”

“It’s worth it. You’ll learn a lot about the greatest president

America has ever had.”

“No one cares.”

“So what do you guys care about?” “’Harry Potter’ and ‘Glee.’”

Sounds like the situation is hopeless, right? Well, it’s difficult, no question. When I was a kid, there was boredom to contend with. Some days nothing was happening, so you might actually read a book about your country.

Not anymore. The machines have made boredom obsolete.

There are thousands of video games, chat opportunities and gossip sites — plus Facebook — and they’re all available if your fingers work. There is always action in cyberspace, much of it pernicious.

Therefore, you have to either force the urchins to pay attention to important things

like their country or bribe them to do it. There’s no other way unless you have a savant like Bill Clinton running around your house.

But educating America’s youth about the value of their country is second only to educating them about the value of their souls. So against all odds, I’m attempting to do it.

Abe Lincoln would approve.

Veteran TV news anchor Bill O’Reilly is host of the Fox News show “The O’Reilly Factor” and author of the book “Pinheads and Patriots: Where You Stand in the Age of Obama.” To find out more about Bill O’Reilly, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. This column originates on the website www. billoreilly.com.

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