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Giving back: DMFD toy drive brings Christmas to hospitalized children ELIZABETH MEDORA STAFF

NORTH VALLEY – It’s Christmas all over, and that includes Valley children’s hospitals, where Santa made a special stop on Monday to make sure that these kiddos get a chance to feel some Christmas joy and play with new toys.

Every year, the Daisy Mountain Fire Department brings Christmas directly to these hospitalized kids, with thousands of toys being delivered to Arizona Children’s Center at Maricopa Integrated Health Systems, as well as HonorHealth’s Mendy’s Place and Sonoran Emergency Center. The kids in the hospital get a personal visit from DMFD’s own Santa, Captain Dave Jensen, who shares the

Christmas spirit with everyone around him. He offers each child a toy, a joyful greeting, and the chance to be a happy, excited kid at Christmas, no matter if they’re in a hospital bed.

This Christmas tradition starts with a toy drive, run by Daisy Mountain Firefighters Charities.

Firefighters, healthcare workers, and volunteers team together to help collect, sort, and deliver toys to help sick kiddos have a merry Christmas. Through the toy drive, enough toys are collected to help the hospital stock up for the whole year, so that kids undergoing a painful procedure in the hospital can have a new toy to comfort them through the process.

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Pictured: DMFD’s Santa presents a gift to a hospitalized child at the toy drive delivery on Monday.

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Now open: Safeway officially open for business in Anthem ELIZABETH MEDORA STAFF

ANTHEM –The community welcomed Safeway back to Anthem at a grand opening celebration on Dec. 14. During the ceremony, the Safeway Foundation donated over $65,000 to local schools and other non-profits.

“We are so glad to be back in this community,” Albertsons/ Safeway District Manager Jim Hug said at the grand opening ceremony. Hug managed the Anthem Safeway when it opened in 2000 and for several years afterward.

“I can’t find the words to tell

you how happy we are to be back in Anthem,” Hug said.

The opening ceremony featured the Boulder Creek High School marching band and cheer squad, and Daisy Mountain Veterans representatives presented the American flag as part of the ceremony.

Multiple local businesspeople and community representatives attended the grand opening.

“We’re excited to have them [Safeway] back,” said Justin Simons, Chair of Anthem’s Economic Development

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Pictured: Local residents gathered for the ribbon cutting at Safeway, welcoming the store back to Anthem.

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“This toy drive started in 2008 originally by two of our firefighters who wanted to give back to the community and help those less fortunate during the holiday season,” explained Jon Binsbacher, DMFD firefighter and charity volunteer. “After two years, and the formation of the charities, the toy drive was officially adopted as a charity event.”

Binsbacher described the joy of the kids who get a visit from Santa during the toy delivery.

“The look on the faces of the kids, and the parents, is priceless.

They are so sincere and thankful of the many gifts they receive and the good news is that even after the holidays, the hospitals storage rooms are so full, they are able to continue to hand out toys all year long,” Binsbacher said.

Jillian McNulty, Interim Director for the HonorHealth Deer Valley and Sonoran Centers, said that the Sonoran

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Thousands of toys were delivered to Valley hospitals as the result of this year’s DMFD toy drive, and volunteers of all ages helped make the toy drive a great success.

Health and Emergency Center received enough toys from DMFD in 2015 to last the entire year. She called the toys a “comfort measure” for kids in the hospital.

“Daisy Mountain is just fantastic!” McNulty said. “The kids are going to be ecstatic.”

Anything that brings comfort to hospitalized kids is a blessing.

The Arizona Burn Center is located at Maricopa Integrated Health Systems; children with burns have to undergo repeated painful procedures, and a new teddy bear or other toy to hang on to helps make these procedures a little better for these kiddos.

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Collecting toys for these children is a team effort, made possible by dedicated volunteers who truly care about their community and the children at these hospitals.

“Volunteers from DMFD, the hospitals, the community and onduty firefighters collect in front of Walmart for four consecutive weekends,” Binsbacher said.

Local organizations, including Daisy Mountain Veterans, D.L. Jones & Associates, and others, also collect toys and drop them off to DMFD stations for the toy drive. The Outlets at Anthem donates space for storage during the toy drive. Binsbacher also thanked Maricopa Integrated Health System and HonorHealth hospitals for their help and support.

“Again, it’s a team effort and it certainly would not be possible without such a generous community.

We can’t thank the volunteers and the community enough!”

Binsbacher emphasized.

Many firefighters’ families help with the toy drive, and the delivery is a family event. Denise Primera and her husband Danny, who is a DMFD firefighter and volunteer, and their children all help with the toy drive. Primera helps with everything from driving the trailer full of toys to categorizing the toys to make it simpler to find the right toy for each child.

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Primera shared that, for her family, the toy drive offers them a way to put their Christian beliefs into practice: that Christmas is about Christ, who came to serve others.

“Our family tries to serve and help out,” Primera said. “It’s been a great thing for our kids.”

Primera noted that her oldest daughter has been volunteering with the toy drive since she was in 7th grade. Her daughter, now 21, was excited to help with the toy delivery on Monday and share the spirit of giving once again.

Primera has seen firsthand how much the toys that go to these hospitals mean to the kids who receive them. When her daughter was injured and needed stitches, the staff at Mendy’s Place gave her a bear that she has kept ever since.

The community strongly supports the toy drive, with donations of toys and money.

Primera recounted that a few years ago, firefighters were shopping for toys for the drive with donated funds, and when they went to pay, another shopper swiped his credit card and paid for the carts full of toys.

“It’s a blessing to see the generosity of the community!”

Primera said.

Binsbacher noted that the toy drive grows bigger every year and thanked local residents for their continued support.

“This year alone we collected roughly four thousand toys with a retail value of over eighty-four thousand dollars,” Binsbacher reported.

“This event is all about the community. Without the support of the citizens of the Daisy Mountain Fire District (Anthem, New River and Desert Hills) this toy drive would not be possible and not be as successful as it is. Daisy Mountain Firefighters Charities facilitates the drive but the citizens are who make it such a success. Thank you so much!”

Binsbacher emphasized.

And from the community, thank you, Daisy Mountain Firefighters Charities, for bringing the Christmas spirit to the children who need it most.

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Ridgeline Academy robotics team advances to state finals PHOENIX – A group of fourth graders from Ridgeline Academy and their robot, the Eagle #1, took first place in the Prescott Valley FLL Tournament.

Students from Ridgeline spent the past four months designing, building, and programming a robot to compete in the 2016 Animal Allies Challenge. Out 11 teams, Ridgeline Robotics won Best Robot Design and Overall Champion. The team has now earned an invitation to the FLL State Finals in January.

Each year FIRST LEGO League releases a Challenge, which is based on a real-world scientific topic. FIRST LEGO League challenges kids in over 80 countries to think like scientists and engineers.

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Parkside Board of Directors election begins Jan. 10 ANTHEM – The Anthem Parkside Community Association has announced the 2017 election timeline, with the call for candidates beginning on Jan.

10, 2017. One seat is open in Parkside for the Anthem Community Council, and two seats are open on the APCA Board of Directors.

The seats available are currently held by Tim Fyke (ACC Board) and Loren Linscott and Bettye Ruff (Parkside Board). The open seats for the Parkside Board will hold two-year terms, while the one open seat on the ACC will hold a three-year term.

A list of candidate requirements, as well as a candidate application form, will be available on the Parkside page at www.OnlineAtAnthem. com. All submissions must be received at the APCA office by Jan. 30, 2017 at 5 p.m.

The newly elected board members will take their seats at meetings in April.

Foothills Community Foundation hosting watercolor class SCOTTSDALE – Foothills Community Foundation is hosting an introductory watercolor class on four Tuesdays in January. Each class will run 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Holland Community Center.

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Register at www.azfcf.org. The Holland Community Center is located at 34250 N 60th Street, Building B, in north Scottsdale.

International films at the Holland Community Center SCOTTSDALE – Gary Zaro, Director of ‘The Film Festival at PVCC’, brings the Festival’s international Mystery and Suspense Thrillers films to the Holland Community Center. One Friday each month, except December, from 2-4:30 p.m., Zaro will introduce each film and lead a post-film discussion. Admission is free, and concessions will be available for purchase.

The Jan. 13 film is ‘Jack Strong’, a movie from Poland.

This is the true story of a Polish army officer who decided to spy for the U.S. in order to save Soviet-controlled Poland from possible nuclear annihilation during the Cold War. He must evade the ever-closing grip of the KGB as it tries to find the mole in their operations while trying to save his country from nuclear war and his family from certain death at the hands of the KGB. The denouement of the story features a local connection.

The Foothills Community Foundation Holland Community Center is located at 34250 N 60th Street, Building B, in north Scottsdale.

Library to feature presentation on eclipse CAVE CREEK – A spectacular total eclipse of the sun will be visible from 11 states in August 2017. It will be the first such eclipse to cross the US since 1979 and will offer 100 million more Americans the chance to travel to the path than were alive back then.

At a Jan. 11 presentation, speaker Paul D. Maley will discuss what to see, where to go, and the importance of such an event. Maley has a 41-year career working at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

The presentation takes place 1011:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11.

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community news IRS notes what to do to be prepared for tax season NORTH VALLEY – As tax filing season approaches, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers there are things they should do now to get ready for filing season.

For most taxpayers, Dec. 31 is the last day to take actions that will impact their 2016 tax returns. For example, charitable contributions are deductible in the year made. Donations charged to a credit card before the end of 2016 count for the 2016 tax year, even if the bill isn’t paid until 2017. Checks to a charity count for 2016 as long as they are mailed by the last day of the year.

Taxpayers who are over age 70 ½ are generally required to receive payments from their individual retirement accounts and workplace retirement plans by the end of 2016, though a special rule allows those who reached 70 ½ in 2016 to wait until April 1, 2017 to receive them.

Most workplace retirement account contributions should be made by the end of the year, but taxpayers can make 2016 IRA contributions until April 18, 2017. For 2016, the limit for a 401(k) is $18,000. For traditional and Roth IRAs, the limit is $6,500 if age 50 or older and up to $15,500 for a Simple IRA for age 50 or older.

Taxpayers who have moved should tell the US Postal Service, their employers, and the IRS. To notify the IRS, mail IRS Form 8822, Change of Address, to the address listed on the form’s instructions.

For taxpayers who purchase health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace, they should also notify the Marketplace when they move out of the area covered by their current Marketplace plan.

For name changes due to marriage or divorce, notify the Social Security Administration so the new name will match IRS and SSA records. Also notify the SSA if a dependent’s name changed. A mismatch between the name shown on your tax return and the SSA records can cause problems in the processing

of your return and may even delay your refund.

Effective Jan. 1, 2017, any Individual Taxpayer Identification Number not used at least once on a tax return in the past three years will no longer be valid for use on a return. In addition, an ITIN with middle digits 78 or 79 will also expire on Jan. 1. Those with expiring ITINs who need to file a return in 2017 must renew their ITIN. Affected ITIN holders can avoid delays by starting the renewal process now.

Keeping copies of tax returns is important, as the IRS makes changes to protect taxpayers and authenticate their identity.

Beginning in 2017, taxpayers using a software product for the first time may need their Adjusted Gross Income amount from a prior tax return to verify their identity.

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Specialty plates bring in $66 million for worthy causes PHOENIX – Since 2007, specialty license plates have raised $66 million to support causes including cancer awareness and research, child abuse prevention, environmental awareness, organ donation, university scholarships, veterans’ programs, and more. The specialty plate program was established by state law in 1989.

Three new plates have been made available this month.

The Grand Canyon University plate will raise funds for academic scholarships. Historic preservation funds will be raised by the Historic Route 66 plate.

A Special Olympics plate will support that organization’s sports, health, and leadership programs.

A fourth plate, for the 100 Club/First Responders, will soon be available, pending completion of the plate design. Those funds will go toward scholarships for family members of public safety officers and firefighters.

Specialty plates typically cost $25. Of that, $17 is committed to the benefiting organization.

For more information about specialty plates, including how to order, visit ServiceArizona.com or azdot.gov/mvd.

Desert Foothills Library receives grant from State Library CAVE CREEK – The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records (State Library), a division of the Secretary of State, has approved more than $120,000 in grants throughout the state for various library construction and programming projects.

Desert Foothills Library is receiving $25,000 for creating flexible meeting space. Other libraries receiving grants include Apache Junction Public Library, Miami Memorial Library, Safford City-Graham County Library, and Snowflake-Taylor Public Library.

Projects funded by the grants include construction projects such as teen centers, dedicated meeting rooms, and major building renovations. Other primary uses for the grant funding include collections development, staff training, programming, supplies, and technology support.

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‘Twas the day before Christmas at the North Pole Where elves worked frantically towards the big goal Of wrapping the gifts and packing the sleigh, Then giving reindeers thick bales of hay.

Santa was resting and took a quick nap While Mrs. Claus stitched up the seams of his cap.

She was worried about Santa as he seemed to be sad, His jovial mood had somehow turned bad.

When Santa awoke he caused a great fright Because he muttered the words, “No Christmas tonight!”

Mrs. Claus gasped in horror at what he had said.

“What,” she cried, “is inside your head?”

“My toys and the trinkets all matter for not, If children are suffering, even one tot.”

He sat at the window, looking out at the elves Who were loading the sleigh and clearing the shelves.

“What Christmas needs is more love and less pain, Not a bunch of new toys,” he said in disdain.

Mrs. Claus started weeping and turned on the light Because daytime was fading and soon would be night.

“Christmas cancelled,” she cried as she went to make tea.

“Christmas not happening?

This just cannot be!”

And then with a flash of shimmering light, An angel appeared to set all things right.

With wings tinged with gold and white flaxen hair All Santa could do was sit

down and stare.

“Santa your heart is a big as the sky, But never think Christmas is all a big lie.

Gifts don’t stop wars, but love still brings joy.

And that is your message, not just the toy.”

“We celebrate Christ on this special night, So we need you Dear Santa, to help us shed light, On the meaning of Christmas, the truth of this day, So get on your sled and be on your way.”

And with another bright flash, the angel did say, “The world is not perfect, except for today.”

So into the night at the helm of his sleigh, Santa smiled and laughed and could only say “The world is not perfect, except for today.”

Merry Readers.

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Carefree council and mayor sworn into office TARA ALATORRE STAFF

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CAREFREE – The Carefree Town Council and Mayor were sworn into office on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the regularly scheduled meeting, and swiftly moved right into administrative duties by nominating and electing a new vice mayor.

Directly after the newly elected or re-elected six town council members John Crane, Cheryl Kroyer, Jim Van Allen, Mike Farrar, Gene Orrico, and

Michael Krahe took their oaths, Mayor Les Peterson nominated John Crane for Vice Mayor.

“Based on his excellent performance throughout these last two years, valuable assistance to both the town staff and myself, I would like to nominate John Crane as Vice Mayor,” said Peterson while announcing his nomination at the meeting.

The Carefree Town Council unanimously approved John Crane’s nomination, officially

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Try to Find Peace This Holiday Season

JUDGE GERALD A. WILLIAMS NORTH VALLEY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

Phillips Brooks had accomplished a great deal in his life. He had gone to Harvard and become a well-respected and much admired pastor in Philadelphia. Before and during our civil war, he advocated for the abolition of slavery.

However, like many of us in modern times, he had become burned out in his job.

He requested and received a sabbatical.

In 1865, he traveled to Israel.

He visited Bethlehem during Christmas and even rode out on horseback into the neighboring

fields to see whether a group of shepherds would still be there, watching over their flocks in a manner similar to what had been recorded in the Bible.

There were.

He had a genuine religious experience and felt renewed.

However, upon his return he had some trouble expressing the meaningfulness of his journey.

A few years after his return, he wrote a poem, which his church organist put to music. You may know the song, as “O Little Town of Bethlehem.”

I hope that you are able to

Here are some of the lyrics:

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O morning stars together, proclaim the holy birth, And praises sing to God the King, and peace to men on earth!

Regardless of

your faith,

find peace during this holiday season. Nobody knows what next year will bring; but for now, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Judge Williams is the Justice of the Peace for the North Valley monthly in The Foothills Focus.

O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie!

Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by.

Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.

For Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love.

Judge Gerald Williams writes a monthly column for The Foothills Focus with information on the law, current events, and more. Read more of his columns online at thefoothillsfocus.com, in the Opinions section.

New leadership for Cave Creek as new mayor and council sworn in TARA ALATORRE STAFF

CAVE CREEK – The town of Cave Creek officially swore in Mayor Ernie Bunch, who is the only the second citizens-elected mayor to serve the town since Vincent Francia, was elected in 1999, when Cave Creek first gained its township.

Along with the swearing in of Mayor Bunch, six town council members, Ron Sova, Thomas McGuire, Susan Clancy, Mary Elrod, David Smith, and Eileen Wright were also sworn in, officially announcing a new era of leadership in the town of Cave Creek.

The first order of business under the new town council was to nominate and elect a Vice Mayor for a two-year term.

It came down to a tie-breaker

vote between Sova and McGuire, with Sova winning the Vice Mayor seat in a four-tothree vote.

In its second order of business, the Cave Creek Town Council also appointed three town residents to serve on the

planning commission. The newly appointed members are Bob Voris, Ted Bryda, and Reg Monachino.

Voris and Bryda will be serving a three-year term on the commission, while Monachino will only be serving a two-year term, as he is replacing a recently seated town council member.

The town council also unanimously approved the comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, with revenues exceeding expenditures by almost $2,000,000, and a positive variance of $1.2 million from the final budget, according to the report.

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movie review

MONTE YAZZIE MOVIE COLUMNIST

Last December, one of the most anticipated movie events took place: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was released into theaters. People waited in lines, online ticket sales broke websites, it shattered box office records; it was a film that provided Star Wars fans with every emotion they wanted to feel from a new film. It was an invitation back to safe/familiar territory for fans worried that the results would echo the sentiments felt after “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace”, but also a new

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“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is not a continuation of the events seen in “The Force Awakens”. It’s a new story that takes place somewhere in the saga that is the Star Wars universe.

Introducing new characters into the familiar stomping grounds of Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and Rey is ingenious; it offers an opportunity to explore different elements not directly related to the heroes everyone knows. The 7-30-14 characters here are lesser heroes, a group of individuals doing the groundwork with smaller victories that eventually lead to bigger victories.

To explain the details of the story may spoil the fun for some fans. The quick details are that a group of rebels led by a woman named Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) are tasked with stealing secret plans to provide an upper hand against forces threatening to conquer the galaxy. Change a few key words in this description

and the story could easily describe a western or a war film, though it shouldn’t surprise anyone familiar with Star Wars that both of these specific genres have played significant influence in the development of the universe with this franchise.

The films have always functioned as tales of good versus evil, war versus peace, and it isn’t much different with “Rogue One”. While these story components have been told in imaginative, provocative ways in the past, this Star Wars story feels content with providing safe and simple moments to keep fans happy. While some will say that “The Force Awakens” did the same thing, which would be true, “Rogue One” doesn’t have the luxury of having familiar characters with rich histories to accompany the new characters. This unfortunately makes the film feel somewhat mediocre rather than completely memorable. Still, there are many moments here that will make any fan of “Star Wars” feel excited. One in particular is something this fan has been waiting for since seeing the first film.

It’s a shame that more emphasis wasn’t provided to developing the characters in this film, in which there are some very talented actors who give very good performances, specifically Felicity Jones and Ben Mendelsohn. There are good pieces introduced that look to provide direction towards some great conflict with some of the characters; Jyn and her father Galen have an interesting dynamic that could

have been explored to provide more emotional substance.

Even the ambition of making a “Star Wars” influenced film actually feel like a war movie has potential to display so many aspects associated with purpose and reason why people make the decision to fight or take a side. There is also a blind martial artist and a militant extremist rebel who aren’t offered much more than a quick setup and then quickly thrown into the mix. While each of these characters have their moments to shine, they still feel underutilized. Again, this is a film about war and the sacrifice that these rebels are making to change the state of the world they are living in. The potential for some of the characters in this Star Wars tale to become truly memorable is there but the script only hints at these directions.

Instead, it lingers in a space that never combines the heart and heroics of the situation in an effective way.

Still, the moments when this story connects with the past and the moments just after the end credits rolled left me happy and excited about what I saw. It wasn’t until some contemplation that the holes in the script and the deficiencies of the characters became glaringly obvious. Whether this happens to you will probably depend on what your expectations are and how passionate of a Star Wars fan you are. “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is a suitable film that plays just an okay supporting role to the much bigger primary Star Wars story.

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Thoughtful Minds Love Color SHEA STANFIELD ARTS COLUMNIST

John Ruskin, the 19th Century English Author and Art Critic once wrote, “The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love color the most.”

Color, in all its glory, dances in our lives, sets our moods, lifts our spirits, and cradles us in calming shadowy shades. One of the most spectacular forms, in which color embraces our world, is in symphony with light. Local glass artist Anne Mello successfully conducts this combination in creating awe-inspiring and brilliance in both her utilitarian and fine art glass pieces.

Growing up in Southeastern Massachusetts, Anne spent her early years marveling at the color of the changing seasons of nature, especially “the lush colors of autumn.” She credits

her mother, who was fond of beautifully strung glass beaded necklaces, with her first creative memories. Anne marveled at the way she collected and strung sparkling glass beads in a variety of shapes and stunning jewel tones into the most stunning necklaces. These memories of her mother’s natural ability for creating unique and unusual decorative strands still fascinate Anne today.

Anne was also captivated by the process of creating beautiful items; she went on to take a number of art classes in high school, but it wasn’t until she entered her post high school education in a private New England Art School, Swain School of Design, now part of the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, that she began to realize the power “in color.”

Eventually, her education

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resulted in an Associate Degree in Fine Art from Scottsdale Community College, an A.A.S. Degree in Interior Design, also from SCC, a Bachelors of Science from the University of Phoenix, and a Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Arts from Arizona State University West.

Her most treasured recent experiences are with the Mesa Arts Center, studying fused glass with Troy Moody and Lynn Gustafson.

After many years working in watercolor, oil, acrylic, wood, and steel sculpture, Anne has found her “base” creating with glass. Today, she works from

her home studio, where she is immediately connected to the endless creative possibilities offered by working with glass. She explores endlessly in transparent, opalescent, iridescent, and Dichrotic glass.

Techniques in cutting, shaping, layering, incorporating copper, and blown glass all result in an endless array of diverse pieces.

Each creation, whether it is functional for everyday use or a fine art piece, is inspired by the brilliant color diversity of the Southwest. Anne’s creations can be seen at the Shemer Art Center and Museum Gift Shop in Phoenix. Her work has been juried into the Arizona Glass Alliance Exhibits, Glassmakers,

exhibited at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Museum, Terminal 3, and the annual Arts & Crafts Fair in Westport, Massachusetts.

Anne also enjoys teaching fused glass workshops at the Shemer Art Center, www. shemerartcenter.org.

Her students continue to challenge her through their enthusiasm and questions. She often shares with them that the secret of working in glass is: “Expect the unexpected, the glass has a way of surprising and delighting you.”

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Celebrate the season: Valley churches holding Christmas services NORTH VALLEY – Around the Valley, churches are preparing for special services celebrating Christmas.

Compiled here is a selection of local churches with upcoming Christmas services.

Times may be subject to change.

ANTHEM Arizona Hills Community Church 40404 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy.

(Meeting at Boulder Creek High School) Christmas Eve services will be held on Dec. 24 at 3, 4:30, and 6 p.m. No services will be held on Sunday, Dec. 25.

Christ’s Church of The Valley – Anthem 39905 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy.

Christmas Eve services start on Thursday, Dec. 22, at 6 p.m.

Services will be held on Friday, Dec. 23, at 4:30, 6, and 7:30 p.m. On Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, services will be held at 1:30, 3, 4:30, and 6 p.m.

Communion will be offered on Sunday, Christmas Day, from 9-11 a.m. on each CCV campus.

Cross of Christ Church 39808 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy.

Three Christmas Eve services will be held on Dec. 24; a traditional service will be held at 2 p.m., a contemporary service will be held at 5 p.m., and a candlelight service will be held at 11 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 25, a traditional Christmas service will be held at 10 a.m.

Grace North Church 4235 W. Opportunity Way Christmas Eve services will be held on Dec. 24 at 3 and 5 p.m.

St. Rose Catholic Parish 2825 West Rose Canyon Circle Christmas Mass services will be held on Dec. 24 at 4, 6, and 8 p.m. and Dec. 25 at 8 and 11 a.m.

The Crossroads Church 42105 N. 41st Dr., #128 Christmas Eve candlelight services will be held on Dec. 24 at 3, 4:30, and 6 p.m. The church will be closed on Sunday, Dec. 25.

services will be held at 12, 1:30, 3, 4:30, 6, and 7:30 p.m.

Communion will be offered on Sunday, Christmas Day, from 9-11 a.m. on each CCV campus.

CAREFREE Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church 36811 North Pima Road Christmas Mass services will be held on Dec. 24 at 4, 7, and 9 p.m. and on Dec. 25 at 9 and 11 a.m. Services will be held at 9 and 11 a.m. on Christmas Day.

Discovery Pointe Church 9812 W Yearling Rd. #1400 Christmas Eve services will be held at 4:30 and 6 p.m.

CAVE CREEK Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church 6502 E. Cave Creek Road Christmas Eve services will be held on Dec. 24 at 6 and 10 p.m. Christmas Day services will be held on Dec. 25 at 9 a.m.

North Ridge Community Church 6363 E. Dynamite Blvd.

Christmas Eve services will be held on Dec. 24 at 1:30, 3, 5, and 6:30 p.m. No services will be held on Sunday, Dec. 25.

DESERT HILLS Calvary Chapel Desert Hills 35959 N. 7th Ave. (Meeting at Desert Mountain School) A Christmas Eve service will be held on Dec. 24 at 6:30 p.m.

The regular Sunday service will be held on Christmas Day. NEW RIVER Crossroads Christian Fellowship Baptist Church 42425 N. New River Rd. Christmas Eve services will be held on Dec. 24 at 5 and 7 p.m. The Christmas day service begins at 10 a.m.

PEORIA Christ’s Church of the Valley – Peoria 7007 W. Happy Valley Rd. Christmas Eve services start on Thursday, Dec. 22, at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Services will be held on Friday, Dec. 23, at 4:30, 6, and 7:30 p.m. On Dec. 24,

Spirit Song United Methodist Church 30009 N. Sunrise Pt. (Meeting at Vistancia School) A Christmas Eve pageant and candle lighting will be held 6-7 p.m., and a candlelight service will be held 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Dec. 24.

PHOENIX Desert View Bible Church 105 West Carefree Hwy. Christmas Eve services will be held on Dec. 24 at 3, 4:30, 6, and 7:30 p.m. No services will be held on Sunday, Dec. 25.

North Valley Christian Church 3901 W. Pioneer Road A Christmas Day service will be held 9:30-11:15 a.m.

Standing Stones Community Church 24820 N. 16th Ave. Bldg. 1, Ste. 100 A Christmas Eve service will be held on Dec. 24 at 5:30 p.m.

SCOTTSDALE Desert Hills Presbyterian Church 34605 N. Scottsdale Rd. Christmas Eve services will be held on Dec. 24 at 5 p.m., 7 p.m., and 9 p.m. A Christmas Day service will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Coolwater Christian Church 28181 N. 56th St. A Christmas Eve service is planned for Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.

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New Anthem Army Recruiting Center now open

Pictured: Lt. Col. David Clukey cuts the ribbon at the new recruiting center.

ANTHEM – The new Anthem Army Recruiting Center is now open and looking for a few good recruits. The recruiting center is located at 39512 North Daisy Mountain Dr. Recruiters from the Phoenix Army Recruiting Battalion and local residents hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting at the center on Dec. 15.

The new center marks the second time the Army had an office in Anthem. The Anthem Center is part of the Phoenix North Army Recruiting Company.

The Anthem recruiters have already been establishing themselves in the

community by joining the Anthem Chamber of Commerce and participating in community events, according to Anthem Center Leader Sgt. 1st Class Kristy Frandsen.

“The goal of the recruiters at our centers is to be ‘giving-guests’ of the community,” said Mike Scheck, the public affairs specialist at the Phoenix Recruiting Battalion. “Recruiters live, work, send their children to your schools and shop in your community and they pride themselves on being good neighbors.”

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County honors Supervisor Kunasek’s commitment to parks system NORTH VALLEY – The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors proclaimed December as Maricopa County Parks and Trails Month. This action was in recognition of the vision and commitment of the Parks and Recreation Commission and District 3 Supervisor Andy Kunasek to expanding the County’s regional park system and the Maricopa Trail.

Additionally, the Board honored Kunasek’s final public meeting as a member of the Board of Supervisors, where he has served since 1996.

Kunasek announced his retirement earlier this year.

Multiple supervisors shared commendations of Kunasek.

“During his 19 years on the Board, Andy has been a strong supporter of responsible government planning for parks and open spaces,” said Chairman Clint Hickman, District 4, in a statement.

“Parks are so important to him.

In fact, I first met him at the White Tank Mountain Regional Park. When I joined the Board, he was like another big brother, guiding me and providing a great leadership model for all of his colleagues. I’ve certainly learned a lot

from Andy’s persistence over the years in planning for future needs.”

“I’ve always appreciated Andy’s steady hand and thoughtful approach. He has vast amounts of knowledge about the County and has been unwavering in his support of our parks. He will be missed,” Supervisor Denny Barney, District 1, said.

Supervisor Steve Chucri, District 2 said, “Andy is a gifted leader. He’s practical, he has vision, and he’s been a true advocate for his constituents.”

Supervisor Steve Gallardo, District 5, said that Kunasek “established a collegial environment. With Andy, differences in opinion are acknowledged and respected.

He’s very diplomatic and professional and has always had his constituents’ interests at heart.”

The county regional park system was established in 1954 to meet residents’ recreational needs and conserve the County’s natural heritage for future generations. With more than 120,000 acres of park land and 516 miles of trails, the parks provide visitors and local residents with recreational services, facilities, trails, and programs.

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Merrill Gardens proposes adding 13 cottages to retirement community ELIZABETH MEDORA STAFF

ANTHEM – New retirement community Merrill Gardens at Anthem is nearing completion, and it may be getting a new addition.

Merrill Gardens held a community meeting in Anthem on Dec. 15 to discuss the addition of 13 cottages in the community. The cottages would be located on a 4-acre parcel that adjoins the current community; Merrill Gardens currently has this parcel under contract, and if the project is approved, will proceed with the purchase of the land.

“A lot of what we do as a company and working with seniors is providing choice,” Bill Pettit, R.D. Merrill Co. president, said at the Dec. 15 meeting.

Pettit said Merrill Gardens aims to offer seniors choices on what kind of home to live in and what sort of activities to participate in. The cottages would provide another option for residents who are seeking amenities and activities offered at Merrill Gardens but still want a single-family home.

Each cottage would be approximately 1,400 sq. ft., twobedroom, two-bath, and would include a full kitchen, patio, two-car garage, and fireplace.

Cottage residents could take part in Merrill Gardens’ meal program if they chose, and all Merrill Gardens amenities would be open to them. The cottages would be independent

Pictured are examples of what the Merrill Gardens cottages may look like. No official renderings or plans have yet been released.

living only; no assisted living services would be available there.

Pettit noted that Merrill Gardens has constructed cottages in other communities, where space allows.

“We’re not often afforded the opportunity to have enough square acreage to build cottages,” Pettit said.

The proposed cottage site is elevated slightly above the Merrill Gardens site, according to Pettit. The two floor plans being considered for the community have been selected for the best views for cottage residents.

The next step in the approval process for the cottages is to meet with the Anthem Community Council, which would have to approve the project. Pettit noted that the 4-acre parcel currently has restrictions on the site and that Merrill Gardens would have to work with the Council and Pulte to secure an amendment or waiver. As the cottage proposal is still in the early stage,

various decisions would need to be made regarding the property, such as HOA assessments and parking control.

Construction on the main Merrill Gardens building is nearing completion. While the opening date has not yet been set, staff expects that the facility will open in March 2017. Some construction remains to be finished, and the facility must obtain a certificate of occupancy and get licensed by the state before opening for residents.

Merrill Gardens has generally received a warm welcome from the community, and many of the apartments have already been spoken for. Pettit emphasized that Merrill Gardens provides an “energized lifestyle” for residents, with plenty of options on how they want to make their home there.

“This is a special place,” Pettit said. “This is something that we’re building with a vision of the next 20 years of what senior living should be.”

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Committee. Simons owns a State Farm office in the complex.

Simons noted that he is “thrilled that Safeway is back home.”

The Safeway Foundation received warm thanks from the local schools, MCSO North Valley Posse, and other non-profit organizations that benefited from the $65,000 in grants that was distributed.

The new Safeway includes expanded departments and new offerings, such as a wide variety of organic produce, a large selection of meat and seafood, and a designer floral department. The bakery and deli will provide shoppers with a variety of choices, and in-store sushi and a new chicken wing bar will also be offered.

A full-service pharmacy is operating out of the new store, and new patient care services are planned. The pharmacy will also be offering immunizations.

The new Safeway also includes a Starbucks with a seating area.

Safeway formerly featured an in-store bank; the new store will not have a bank.

When the original Safeway in Anthem opened in 2000, it was the first store in the area. It operated as Safeway until mid2015. During the Albertsons/ Safeway merger in 2014, the Federal Trade Commission ordered the divestiture of 168 Albertsons and Safeway stores as a condition of the merger.

The FTC said in a Jan. 27, 2015 statement that the “proposed $9.2 billion merger would likely be anticompetitive in 130 local markets in Arizona, California, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.” As a remedy to maintain supermarket competition for consumers, the FTC ordered that certain stores would need to be sold.

Enter Haggen, a small northwest grocery chain.

Haggen bought the majority of those divested stores, including Safeway in Anthem. Haggen in Anthem was open only three months before the Haggen corporation began closing stores as financial crisis threatened the grocer. The Anthem Haggen closed in autumn 2015, and

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In September 2015, the FTC approved an application to modify the divestiture agreement between Albertsons and Haggen, due to Haggen’s store closures and pending bankruptcy. This modification allowed Albertsons to re-hire former employees.

Haggen’s financial downward spiral continued, and litigation followed; Albertsons filed suit against Haggen for unpaid inventory, and Haggen filed suit against Albertsons, alleging unfair practices. The companies eventually settled their differences, and in March 2016, The Bellingham Herald reported that a judge approved Albertsons’ purchase of the remaining 29 Haggen core stores and that Albertsons planned to retain the Haggen name on 15 of the stores.

(It’s official: Judge OKs Haggen sale to Albertsons, by Dave Gallagher) While the FTC ordered the original divestiture of some Albertsons/Safeway stores, they have now been allowing stores to return, including the Anthem Safeway.

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“We’ve heard from countless residents that we really need another grocery store in Anthem,” Roger Willis, Anthem Community Council Vice President, said at the Dec. 14 Safeway grand opening. He noted that the store would be a “hotspot in Anthem” and that it’s “coming back with a stronger foundation.”

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PHOENIX – The Musical Instrument Museum was recently awarded a $150,000 grant by Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust to build additional museum space for young children to explore and interact with musical instruments.

MIM’s current Experience Gallery occupies 2,500 square feet of space and invites guests of all ages to touch, play, and hear a changing array of musical instruments from many different cultures. The gallery is often a favorite among guests as it allows them to interact with similar instruments on display in the other galleries.

The Experience Gallery Annex will allow children from kindergarten to second grade to have a space of their own with age-appropriate instruments and physical design. This new gallery space will accommodate increasing numbers of students as MIM strives to reach its goal of 100,000 school and youth tour participants by 2020. In the 2015–2016 school year alone, MIM welcomed more than 52,000 school and youth fieldtrip participants.

“We are so grateful to Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust for the show of confidence in MIM and our commitment to child education and early age development through music,”

said Dean Scheinert, MIM’s corporate and major gift officer. “Their generous grant will further MIM’s goal of welcoming 100,000 school and youth tour participants annually in the next five years.”

The 1,400-square-foot annex will be repurposed from an existing space adjacent to the current Experience Gallery.

MIM will use the grant’s funds to create a developmentally appropriate space that better supports the learning and basic needs of young children, from birth to age eight. The annex will continue to encourage the exploration of musical sounds, individual and collective composition of music, and expressive movement.

During field trips, the space will be used for musical storytime activities and guided drum circles. In the absence of field trips, the annex will offer geographically themed groupings of authentic musical instruments, regalia, and video clips of instruments being played in their cultural contexts, making the additional space accessible and interactive for guests of any age.

“MIM is thrilled to receive this important grant from Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, which comes at a critical time in our efforts to build capacity and afford greater numbers of young

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“We greatly appreciate Piper Trust’s sharing in our vision to enrich the lives of children for generations to come.”

Substantial research provides strong evidence that music – either in the form of education, practice, or exposure – has a significant impact on the cognitive and social-emotional development of all children, including those with disabilities.

MIM recognizes the multitude of ways children learn and encourages them to express themselves through music.

“Piper Trust believes that intentional engagement in musical experiences and with instruments can be transformational in a child’s development. The Trust is pleased to support the Musical Instrument Museum in its effort to reach more children through this expansion,” said Susan Pepin, MD, MPH, president and CEO, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust.

The Musical Instrument Museum is located at 4725 E. Mayo Boulevard in Phoenix (corner of Tatum and Mayo Boulevards, just south of Loop 101). For general museum information and a full schedule of events, visit MIM.org or call (480) 478-6000.

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Come and visit our custom glass showroom behind the Dairy Queen in Cave Creek.

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ROC

Not A Licensed Contractor

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ELEGANT TOUCH HOME SERVICES INC. Fully Insured and Bonded Personnel Since 1983

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CLASSIFIEDS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.THEFOOTHILLSFOCUS.COM TO PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED. RATE FOR CLASSIFIEDS ARE $20 FOR THE FIRST 20 WORDS, THEN $0.50/WORD FOR EACH WORD THEREAFTER AND MUST BE PREPAID. DEADLINE FOR CLASSIFIEDS IS WED. AT 5PM FOR THE FOLLOWING WED. ISSUE. CLASSIFIEDS MAY ALSO BE FAXED TO 623-465-1363. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO CLASSIFIEDS ARE ACCEPTED OVER THE PHONE. NOTICES North Valley Business Network. We would like to invite you to our growing group of local business owners. We want to work with honest and caring people. Come and join us for breakfast on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at Heart and Soul Café, 8:30am.

For more info please call Barb Miner 602-377-1892 623-465-9253 Looking for ladies to play cards and games on Saturdays at noon. Call Nancy after 6pm 623-465-9317 Al-anon Meetings in Anthem.

Mondays 12pm St Rose Parish. 2825 W Rose Canyon Circle. S/W corner of Daisy Mtn & Meridian.

Got a drug problem? We can help. NA Anthem 4111 W. Innovative Dr #8 Anthem AZ Wednesdays 7pm OA 12 Step Meeting.

Eaters Anon. Every Tues. to 11:30 a.m. Anthem at of Christ Church Main 623 551-9851 x 0

Over 10:30 Cross Office

SOCIAL SECURITY Disability Benefits. Unable to work? Denied benefits? We can help! WIN or Pay nothing! Contact Bill Gordon & Associates at 1-800-960-3595 to start your application today! (AzCAN) AUCTIONS Online auction, Bidding ends at 8PM 12/26, Preview 10-4 on 12/26 at 951 W. Watkins Rd. in Phoenix; furniture, appliances, home décor, TVs, Native American art, jewelry, collectibles. www.jlevines.com (480) 845-6600 (AzCAN) Airplane in New Year’s Day Auction.

1948 Turbine Luscombe 8E/ N2638K SpeedBird experimental aircraft. Preview 12/29 from 12-2PM at Deer Valley Airport, Phoenix. Auction starts at 11AM on 1/1/17 in Scottsdale. www.jlevines. com (480) 845-6600 (AzCAN)

AUTOS WANTED: Old Porsche’s, 911, 912, Mercedes 190SL, 280SL. Jaguar, Triumph, or ANY Sportscar/ Convertible/Corvette older than 1972! ANY condition! TOP $$ PAID! Call/Text: Mike 520-9771110. I bring trailer & funds. (AzCAN) CABLE/SATELLITE TV Switch to DIRECTV. Lock in 2-Year Price Guarantee ($50/month) w/AT&T Wireless. Over 145 Channels PLUS Popular Movie Networks for Three Months, No Cost! Call 1-800-404-9329. (AzCAN) DISH TV – BEST DEAL EVER! Only $39.99/mo. Plus $14.99/ mo Internet (where avail.) FREE Streaming. FREE Install (up to 6 rooms.) FREE HD-DVR. Call 1-800-916-0680 (AzCAN) HEALTH/MEDICAL OXYGEN - Anytime. Anywhere.

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We rehabilitate and adopt out local horses that have been abused, neglected or rescued from slaughter. We are in need of donations and sponsors to help with feed and vet care. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

For further info, please call 602-396-8726 MISC. JOHN DEERE TRACTORS/ IMPLEMENTS, BOBCAT EQUIPMENTLOADERS/ EXCAVATORS & MORE, HONDA GENERATORS/ POWER EQUIPMENT ON SALE, MENTION THIS ADD AND GET FREE JD HAT WITH PURCHASE CALL TODAY “:RED” @ 928-699-2842 OR EMAIL FECSALES2@GMAIL. COM Beautiful Quilts for Sale. Home crafted by quilting instructor.

Many sizes and colors. 7th Ave and Carefree. 623 465-2223 Wanted: .32 cal revolver ammo.

Reloads okay. Don 623-465-9317 Canadian 1867-1967 centennial Winchester model 94. 30-30 Cal.

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DEMAND SOLAR AZ, LLC L-2139877-6 THE ADDRESS OF THE KNOWN PLACE OF BUSINESS IS: 36408 N BLACK CANYON HWY STE 526 PHOENIX, AZ 85086 THE NAME AND STREET ADDRESS OF THE STATUTORY AGENT IS: TANIA NAKAMA 36408 N BLACK CANYON HWY STE 526 PHOENIX, AZ 85086 MANAGEMENT OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY IS VESTED IN A MANAGER OR MANAGERS. THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF EACH PERSON WHO IS A MANAGER AND EACH MEMBER WHO OWNS A TWENTY PERCENT OR GREATER INTEREST IN THE CAPITAL OR PROFITS OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ARE: THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF EACH PERSON WHO IS A MEMBER ARE: TANIA NAKAMA 36408 N BLACK CANYON HWY STE 526 PHOENIX, AZ 85086 DANIEL O WOMACK 36408 N BLACK CANYON HWY STE 526 PHOENIX, AZ 85086

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Like new in box. $425 obo. Don 623-465-9317 MISC WANTED FREON 12 WANTED: R12 collecting dust in your garage? We pay CA$H for R12. Cylinders or case of cans. EPA certified (312) 291-9169 sell@refrigerantfinders. com (AzCAN) WANTED: Old Porsche’s, 911, 912, Mercedes 190SL, 280SL. Jaguar, Triumph, or ANY Sportscar/Convertible/ Corvette older than 1972! ANY condition! TOP $$ PAID! Call/Text: Mike 520-977-1110. I bring trailer & funds. (AzCAN)

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Pets of the Week: Cookie and Sprinkles

Enter for your chance to WIN a Christmas Stocking!

page 19 8ft. DELUXE STOCKING

No Purchase Necessary!

Drawing will be held Dec. 23rd Winner will be notified.

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SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER. Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.

Are you thinking about listing your home for sale?

Do you want to know what your house is worth?

I CAN PROVIDE A FREE COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS FOR YOUR PROPERTY GIVE ME A CALL. I’LL BE HAPPY TO HELP YOU FIND YOUR DREAM HOME! Cookie and Sprinkles are looking for forever homes!

These two kittens are just as sweet as their names imply, and they’d bring their sweetness to any home.

Anthem Pets has waived adoption fees for all cats and kittens from now until Dec. 24, so now’s the time to bring home a sweet-as-sugar kitten – or maybe two!

Steve Sanderson, REALTOR Century 21 Arizona Foothills

Sprinkles

If you would like to meet these kittens or other cats Anthem Pets has available for adoption, fill out a Matchmaker form online at http://form.jotform. us/form/41676646153157 and let Anthem Pets know which kitties you would like to get to know.

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WISHES COME TRUE AT ENCLAVE ON THE EIGHTH Enclave on the Eighth is a premier North Scottsdale neighborhood offering a

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For more information visit www.taylormorrison.com/scottsdale or call 480.346.1738 All home and community information (including, but not limited to prices, views, availability, incentives, floor plans, site plans, features, standards and options, assessments and fees, planned amenities, programs, conceptual artists’ renderings and community development plans) is not guaranteed and remains subject to change, availability or delay without notice. Elevations are an artist’s conception and are not intended to show specific detailing. Images do not reflect a racial, age or ethnic preference. Maps and plans are not to scale and all dimensions are approximate. All homes subject to prior sale. Home price ranges reflected may not include lot premiums, upgrades and options. This is not an offering in any state where prohibited or otherwise restricted by law. No offer to sell or lease may be made or accepted prior to the issuance of the final AZ Subdivision Disclosure Report. Please see a Community Sales Manager for details or visit www.taylormorrison.com for further licensing or other details (as applicable). Taylor Morrison/Arizona, Inc., AZ ROC # 179178B . © November, 2016, TM Homes of Arizona, Inc., AZ DRE # CO535669000. All rights reserved