November 2, 2016 • Vol. 14, No. 50
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Time to vote: Polling places Annual Veterans Day ceremony to be around the north valley held at Anthem Veterans Memorial ELIZABETH MEDORA STAFF
NORTH VALLEY – The 2016 election season is finally almost over – all that’s left to do is vote or drop off your early ballot if you didn’t mail it. High voter turnout is expected in this election. According to the Secretary of State, nearly 3.6 million Arizonans are now registered to vote. Find your polling place for this election by entering your address at http://recorder. maricopa.gov/pollingplace. You’ll need identification to vote in person, either a driver’s license or government-issued ID, or two of other forms of ID. See the list of acceptable
ID items here: http://recorder. maricopa.gov. Electioneering is forbidden within 75 feet of a polling place. According to the Maricopa County Recorder, those who want to hand out materials or signs to voters at polling place must do so outside the 75-foot line, and they also need to seek permission from the property owner first. The recorder also notes that once voters have cast their ballots, they need to move outside the 75-foot zone around the polling places. If you feel that you’ve experienced voter intimidation
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Anthem Community Council photo
Pictured is the solar spotlight at the Anthem Veterans Memorial.
ANTHEM – The Anthem Community Council and Anthem Veterans Memorial Support Team are inviting the community to attend the annual
Veterans Day Ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at the Anthem Veterans Memorial. The patriotic program will honor the service of all veterans
and their families and pay special tribute to veterans of the Gulf War during the 25th anniversary year. This year’s ceremony also will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Memorial, which was dedicated on Nov. 11, 2011. Admiral Paul David Miller, United States Navy (Retired), will deliver the keynote address. Adm. Miller, a highly decorated Navy officer, served as the Director of Naval Warfare on the staff of Chief of Naval Operations. After receiving a fourth star, he became Commander of the Atlantic
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Desert Discovery Day set for Nov. 19 at Jewel of the Creek Preserve
CAVE CREEK – Discover the beauty of the Sonoran Desert during Desert Discovery Day at the Jewel of the Creek Preserve in Cave Creek. This Desert Foothills Land Trust event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The fifth annual Desert Discovery Day will include a “scavenger hunt” of activity stations along the Harry Dalton Trail. Children will receive a passport stamp at each station and will be given a goody bag for collecting the stamps. There will be live animals, crafts, rehabilitated raptor releases, refreshments, and more. Participating organizations include the Arizona Archaeological Society, Cave Creek Museum, Desert Awareness Committee, Desert Foothills Family YMCA, Rural/Metro Fire Department, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center, Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area, and
Wild At Heart Raptor Rescue. “This event is one of the most anticipated days of the season
EVENTS:
MEMORIAL RUN:
POKER RIDE:
Black Canyon City holding
Deputy Coleman Memorial
New River Kiwanis holding
parade to honor veterans
Run to be held Nov. 8
Poker Ride on Nov. 12
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in our community,” said Land Trust executive director Patrick McWhortor. “With great
Jon Klas photos
Pictured: Some of the activities and “special guests” for Desert Discovery Day.
weather on hand, we love to get families and kids out on the land, celebrating the unique Sonoran Desert experience that is in our own backyard. It is a great way to support conservation and healthy outdoor living.” Join Desert Foothills Land Trust and other nonprofit partners for this incredible day of free learning and exploration. Wear your hiking shoes and come prepared for fun, hands-on desert adventures. Registration is not required, but groups of 10 or more should contact DFLT for the best arrival time. Details about the Land Trust and Desert Discovery Day are available at www.dflt.org.
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