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Tragic horse accident leads to installation of six new signs BY TRACY DEMETROPOLIS

PHOENIX – Motorists making their way down northbound and southbound 7th Street near Maddock Road in Desert Hills will soon notice more street signs alerting them to an important fact – equestrians are often present. Speeding, absent-minded/distracted driving and a lack of regard for horseback riders are just some of the concerns area equestrians expressed after a January 15 accident involving a horse that was struck and killed by a car near the intersection. The

horse, a mare named Aspen, had broken free from her owner who was on foot leading the horse to the nearby state land, according to witnesses and a Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Office (MCSO) spokesperson. Aspen died at the scene, and the driver of the vehicle that hit her was treated for minor injuries. The tragic accident prompted many area equestrians to take to social media and express their concerns about speeding and a perceived lack of concern for

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Wildflowers are popping up on hiking trails all over the Valley, but an invasive weed called Stinknet (Globe Chamomile) is also coming to life. The Cave Creek Town Council discussed ways to combat Stinknet at its regular town council meeting February 24. See story on page 3. Photo courtesy of Maricopa County Parks and Recreation

Maricopa County becomes largest county to approve Second Amendment sanctuary measure BY FARAH ELTOHAMY CRONKITE NEWS

rejecting gun laws that infringe on the Second Amendment’s right to PHOENIX — The bear arms. How measures Maricopa County Board are enforced vary from of Supervisors, in a place to place. tense public meeting The terminology was February 26, voted 4-1 coined after sanctuary to declare Maricopa as a cities, which try to protect “Second Amendment undocumented commuPreservation County.” nities by restricting the The resolution follows use of public resources a growing movement of to cooperate with federal “Second Amendment immigration agencies. sanctuaries” across the Board of Supervisors United States. Although Chairman Clint Hickthere is no set definition of man said he brought up the term, it refers to states, the resolution to represent counties and municipali- his constituents’ views. ties that adopt resolutions Hickman said his district,

After the 4-1 vote, a member of Moms Demand Action voiced concerns about protecting Maricopa County residents from gun violence.Photo by Michael Hannan/Cronkite News

which encompasses a majority of the West Valley and borders La Paz and Yavapai counties – which already have adopted

the sanctuary measure. Mohave and Yavapai counties also have declared themselves “gun sanctuary cities.”

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Supervisor Steve Gallardo of District 5 emphatically disagreed with his four colleagues, who moved the resolution forward only on condition that the last paragraph be removed. In the original draft of the resolution, the last paragraph stipulated county resources can’t be used to infringe Second Amendment rights. With the exclusion, the Maricopa County resolution became more of a symbolic decree for gun rights. During the heated public meeting, Gallardo took

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a strong stance against the resolution – criticizing fellow supervisors for acting hastily on an issue where lives are at risk. In his impassioned speech, he mentioned the 1997 shooting of Mary Rose Wilcox, a Maricopa County supervisor who, Gallardo said, was shot by an individual who “never went through a background check, never had a mental health evaluation but was in possession of a firearm.”

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Dark Skies art show draws art enthusiasts, town officials

20th Annual Pecan & Wine Festival March 21, 22

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With Hospice of the Valley support,“I can be a mom and not a caregiver.” BY LIN SUE COONEY

Fear, guilt and loneliness consumed Jamie Stutzman and Kathleen Muldoon, two working moms whose children require round-the-clock medical care. Jamie’s 8-year-old daughter, Reesa, was born with a rare and acute neurological condition that damages the nervous system, causing stunted development, hearing loss, fevers and many other challenges. There’s no cure for Krabbe disease and treatment consists mostly of managing Reesa’s symptoms. Kathleen’s son, Gideon Dobson, who just turned 6, was born with severe brain damage, cerebral palsy and

other debilitating conditions. Tests confirmed Gideon was infected with CMV (cytomegalovirus) when Kathleen was pregnant. Both families credit Hospice of the Valley’s Pediatric Palliative Home Care program with giving them hope, strength and a sense of community to overcome the physical, emotional and social struggles of raising medically fragile children. “As a mom, my biggest fear is that something would happen to Reesa when I’m alone with her. And that’s a scary thought. Because you think, ‘Is it going to be my fault? Did I not do something right?’ With Hospice of the Valley, I have

Sean Dobson and Kathleen Muldoon with their son, Gideon Dobson. Photo courtesy of Hospice of the Valley

Jamie and Sean Stutzman with their daughter, Reesa

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24-hour support,” Jamie says. “If Reesa is sick or acting a way that I know isn’t her normal, I can call and a nurse can come over to my house. I don’t need to put Reesa in a car and take her to the hospital or the pediatrician’s office. It’s all done here. Even her prescriptions are brought to our home.” Equally important, the Scottsdale mother of three adds, “I can be a mom and not a caregiver. That sense of comfort that I have 24/7 is really invaluable, and I don’t know what our family would do it without it.” Pam Ruzi is a Hospice of the Valley medical social worker who specializes in the unique needs of children with chronic, life-limiting illnesses. Because Hospice of the Valley offers the only perinatal, pediatric hospice and palliative care program in Arizona, she is a safety net for both Reesa and Gideon — and about 100 other pediatric outreach families in the Valley. “Our pediatric care programs across the board provide so much support. There’s a huge security because once on our programs, all they need to do is pick up a phone and call,” Pam says. “We’re going to come into the home and we’re going to provide comfort.”

Kathleen turned down a job offer out of the state “because it didn’t have the kind of support that Hospice of the Valley provides. The pediatric palliative care has been invaluable to support us in our home. I don’t think that we could function as we want to as a family without that kind of support.” And the Peoria mom especially doesn’t want to part with her beloved social worker. “It’s just so wonderful to know that we have someone who understands us and understands our family,” Kathleen says. “Pam has been such a great resource for finding support for our whole family. I can be a mom to Gideon and to my other two kids. It’s nice to know we’re not alone, that we can call Pam anytime we need.” She pauses for a moment and smiles. “I’m just happy to live in a place where people are able to hold my hand, and even through the scary time, to know that there are people who understand you.” To learn more about Hospice of the Valley’s pediatric programs, call (602) 636-2232 or visit hov.org. Lin Sue Cooney is Director of Community Engagement at Hospice of the Valley.

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Experts weigh in on invasive-weed problem BY MADISON CERRO GUEST COLUMNIST

CAVE CREEK — Inquisitive residents filled the Cave Creek Town Council Chambers at the regular town council meeting February 24. Whispers of salutations and shared concerns were in the air as attendees studied several displays of wild plants found in Arizona. Much of the meeting was focused on a weed known as Stinknet, as well as other invasive species of weeds that are currently growing in Cave Creek and other parts of the state. According to the Southwest Vegetative Management Association (SWVMA), Stinknet – otherwise known as Globe Chamomile – is a plant

that originated in South Africa. It has leaves similar to that of a carrot and blooms small yellow button-like flowers. The SWVMA describes Stinknet as highly flammable. In addition, infestations spread rapidly. Annia Quiroz of the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA) was the first to give a presentation about Stinknet and other invasive species at the meeting. Quiroz said Arizona’s naturally open spaces between plants are being filled with non-native species. This increases the risk of large wildfires, whether the fires are started by lightning strike or are man-made. Although there were multiple species mentioned, Quiroz said Stinknet is current-

ly the biggest cause for concern. According to Quiroz, Stinknet is a relatively new threat. Stinknet was first reported in Arizona in the 1990s and was thought to be ornamental, Quiroz said. She said it is currently growing rapidly in Cave Creek and most likely will not stop dispersing its seeds until late May when the plant starts to dry up. The seeding phase starts after the yellow button flower blooms in full. The seeds are “fine like dust,” Quiroz said. The seeds are easily dispersed by wind, motorized vehicles, humans and animals. Quiroz explained a preliminary test that was

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Stinknet – also known as Globe Chamomile – is a plant that originated in South Africa. The invasive weed spreads quickly and is highly flammable. Photo courtesy of Madison Cerro

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Classic car/airplane show coming to Carefree CAREFREE — Mark your calendar for March 7 to attend the Carefree Classic Wheels and Wings Show at Sky Ranch Airport in the Town of Carefree. Classic, vintage, sports and exotic cars from pre-1980 will be on display, along with a great collection of vintage and historical airplanes. This show is free to the public. There will be food, music and an amazing drone demonstration by the EmbryRiddle UAS team. Gates open at 8 a.m. Parking is free. Visit Carefree-Wheels-Wings. com to register your car or plane, volunteer or join the list of show sponsors. Big band classics, symphony sounds SCOTTSDALE — The University of Northwestern St. Paul Symphonic Band & Orchestra will perform the big band classics and symphony sounds concert “Music in the Southwest” on Sunday, March 8 at 4 p.m. at the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N. Tom Darlington Drive in Scottsdale. Led by conductors John S. Herlihy and David Kozamchak, the concert is sure to engage and inspire. The ensembles will perform a diverse range of contemporary and classical repertoire, including two new pieces written and orchestrated by noted UNW alumni and featuring guest alum performer Grammy-nominated songwriter Natalie Cromwell. The church is located at the corner of Carefree Highway and Scottsdale Road. The concert is free. For more information, call 480) 488-3384. Digital Bookmobile stops in Peoria PEORIA — Traveling coast to coast, the Digital Bookmobile National Tour is making two stops in Peoria on March 10 and 11.

The first stop will be on March 10 at 1 p.m. at the Sunrise Mountain Library. The following day, March 11, the Bookmobile will be at the Peoria Main Library at 9 a.m. Community members are invited to this free, interactive exhibit to learn about and try Peoria Public Library ebooks, audiobooks, magazines and more. The Digital Bookmobile is powered by OverDrive, the digital reading platform for more than 43,000 libraries and schools worldwide, including the Peoria public libraries. Readers with a valid library card can borrow their favorite titles 24/7 by visiting https://phoenix. overdrive.com/ or by downloading the library’s reading app, Libby. Archaeology talk in Cave Creek CAVE CREEK — Mesa Community College professor and photographer Andy Seagle will present “Tim’s Cave: The Discovery and The Story” at 7:30 p.m. March 11 in the Community Room (Maitland Hall) at The Good Shepard of the Hills Episcopal Church, 6502 East Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek (near Dairy Queen). The lecture is sponsored by the Arizona Archaeology Society – Desert Foothills Chapter (AAS-DFC). Seagle will share an event that testifies to the deep connections of the human experience. As his older brother, Tim (an archaeologist), was dying, a defining event in both their lives was beginning. Andy later discovered Tim’s Cave in the Sedona area. The public may attend an AAS-DFC meeting at no charge, except for the holiday party in December. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, September through May. There are refreshments available at 7 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:30 p.m., usually ending prior to 9 p.m. For more information, go to www.azarchsoc.wildapricot.org/ desertfoothills Sit. Stay. Have a drink PHOENIX — Join Home Fur Good pet rescue for its

2020 “FUNdraiser” where all proceeds go to the Home Fur Good medical fund. The fundraiser is March 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Blue Martini, 5455 E. High Street, Suite 101, in City North. Enjoy food, drinks and lots of raffle options. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door. A ticket includes a non-alcoholic drink, numerous appetizers and a very fun night out. Tickets are available online via EventBrite. For more information, go to www. homefurgood.org.

Kevin Kozacek said the idea to showcase women in music came from the fact that this concert season coincides with the 100th anniversary of woman’s suffrage in America. NVSO proudly provides affordable concert experiences to the Phoenix/North Valley community. Ticket prices are $5 each concert and children 5 and under are always free. Purchase tickets at the NVSO website, www. northvalleysymphony.org, or by calling (623) 980-4628.

Spring into Peoria’s Second Saturdays PEORIA — The Second Saturdays festival continues through the spring in Old Town Peoria on Saturday, March 14 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. There are only three festivals left until summer. Second Saturdays is free and occurs every second Saturday of the month through May in the heart of Old Town Peoria on 83rd Avenue just West of Grand Avenue. In addition to local businesses, there will be three upscale, popup restaurants at the festival, complete with vintage dishware, linens and centerpieces. For $30, attendees can pick one of three themed dining experiences with a gourmet menu cooked by a professional chef. Along with the pop-up restaurants, there will made-toorder food. For more information and to sign up for dinner at the pop-up restaurants, visit www.peoriaaz. gov/specialevents.

Peoria libraries present “Women in Song” PEORIA — “Women in Song,” a ProMusica Arizona vocal ensemble, will be featured performers in Peoria on March 14 at Sunrise Mountain Library, 21109 N. 98th Ave., and March 28 at the Main Library, 8463 W. Monroe St. The free performances are part of the scheduled events commemorating the 100th anniversary of Peoria Libraries. They begin at 2 p.m. and are free to the public. “Women in Song” consists of an accompanist and up to 16 auditioned singers, many with music degrees and professional singing experience. They are directed by ProMusica Arizona Artistic Director and Conductor, Patti Graetz, who has more than 30 years of singing and conducting experience. The ensemble sings a variety of music including Broadway, jazz and other well-known tunes that have audiences clapping, toetapping and singing along. For more information on the libraries, go to peoriaaz.gov/library. For more information on ProMusica Arizona, go to pmaz.org. Arts and crafts show PEORIA — The Trilogy Arts and Crafts League is excited to announce its spring show, which will take place March 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kiva Club, Trilogy at Vistancia, 27980 Trilogy Blvd. in Peoria. The program will showcase the artistic talents of 34 Trilogy residents with works in glass, pottery, wood, paintings, jewelry, faux dish gardens, textiles and

NVSO presents “Women in Music” PHOENIX — Join North Valley Symphony Orchestra as we recognize the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage by performing music written by women on Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. at North Canyon High School Performing Arts Center, 1700 E. Union Hills Drive in Phoenix. These talented female composers do not receive as much recognition as their male counterparts but are equally talented. NVSO music director

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Community Events much more. Whether you are looking for a special-occasion gift or a unique find for yourself and your home, the spring show is the place to be. Learn about challenges facing local wildlife SCOTTSDALE — On March 18 from 5 to 7 p.m., learn how and why wildlife is monitored by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and partners in the more than 30,500 acres of protected Sonoran Desert habitat in Scottsdale. Also find out how the conservancy studies how wildlife is affected by urban stressors and resources with the use of camera trapping and radio telemetry mule deer collars. This informative seminar on wildlife includes a short tour of Southwest Wildlife followed by a one-hour program by McDowell Sonoran Conservancy biologists. Southwest Wildlife is located at 27026 N. 156th St. in Scottsdale. Register at www.southwest wildlife.org under events or call (480) 471-3621. Public invited to surgical robotics open house GLENDALE — It’s not every day the general public can see and touch the robotic technology used in hospital operating rooms, but Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is offering that opportunity March 21 from 9 a.m. to Noon. The free event will feature presentations with surgeons and operating room staff speaking about the hospital’s DaVinci, Navio and O-arm surgical technology capabilities, followed by time for hands-on demonstrations for hospital visitors. Each advanced robotic system is designed for specific applications.

The event will be held at eh Abrazo Arowhead Campus at 18701 N. 67th Avenue in Glendale. RSVP: AbrazoHealth.com/events. Gem and mineral show March 21, 22 ANTHEM — The Daisy Mountain Rock & Mineral Club is sponsoring the 2020 Anthem Gem & Mineral Show on Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Anthem School, 41020 N. Freedom Way in Anthem. It is easily accessible from the Anthem Way exit off I-17. Just follow the signs. This year’s event promises to be the largest and most exciting show in North Phoenix with more than 30 vendors displaying hand-crafted jewelry, gems, minerals, beads, lapidary work, geodes, fossils and meteorites. There will also be a specialized kid’s corner providing a fun and educational experience. Proceeds will help fund a scholarship for a graduating student within the Deer Valley Unified School District who will be pursuing studies in science. Adults are $3, seniors and students are $2. Children 12 and under are free. Find more information at www.dmrmc.com, on Facebook or by calling Ed Winbourne at 978) 460-1528. AZGFD presents outdoor expo PHOENIX — The largest hands-on outdoor expo in Arizona is set for March 28 to 29 at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility in Phoenix. The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s (AZGFD) annual outdoor expo will feature everything from wildlife exhibits and family fishing tanks to kayaking at the 90,000-gallon

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“Lake Paddlemore” and trying out firearms in a safe, controlled environment on the range. Last year’s expo drew the largest two-day crowd in the event’s 15-year history. More than 52,000 people visited the expo and participated in the myriad activities available. More than 150 exhibitors, including outdoor recreation and conservation groups, government agencies and commercial vendors of outdoor products and services, will be on hand. For more information, visit azgfd.gov/expo. Anthem Days returns March 28, 29 ANTHEM — Anthem Community Park will be abuzz with residents and visitors from around the Valley next month for Anthem Days, the business expo and festival, March 28 and 29. This free, family-friendly event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Admission and parking are free. Highlights of the twoday event include: live musical entertainment, food court and Rotary beer garden; kids’ zone with inflatables (fees apply); and a free egg hunt for kids (Sunday) which is hosted by Christ’s Church of the Valley. An egg hunt exclusively for special needs children will precede the public egg hunt, at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, on Softball Field #4.

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APRIL “The Last Supper” brought to life SCOTTSDALE — Living Water Lutheran Church will celebrate Maundy Thursday with a dramatic portrayal of the Last Supper on Thursday, April 9 at 7 p.m. Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” painting will spring to life as a cast of 18 reenacts the evening that Jesus and his 12 disciples gathered in the Upper Room. The Living Last Supper drama spotlights the disciples’ reaction when Jesus announces one of them will betray him. One by one, his followers express their innermost thoughts and feelings upon hearing his disquieting words. This special dramatic presentation on Maundy Thursday is the first of a series of Holy Week services.

Living Water is located in Scottsdale at 9201 E. Happy Valley Road (on the south side of Happy Valley just east of Pima Road). For more information, call the church office (480) 473-8400 or visit www.lwlcaz.org. Passover Seder ANTHEM — The North Valley Jewish Community Association will sponsor a traditional Passover Seder on Thursday, April 9 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Ironwood Dining Room at the Anthem Country Club. There will be cocktails and a service followed by a buffet dinner. A cash bar will be available. Adults Are $48 per person and children ages 3 to 10 are $24 per person. Children under 3 years old are free. For reservations, please call or email Fran Kesselman at (623) 322-0957 or fkesselman@cox.net. Make checks payable to NVJCA and mail to NVJCA, 39506 N. Daisy Mountain Dr., Suite 122198, Anthem, AZ 85086. Please RSVP by April 6.

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Teenagers who are 15 count the days until they hit sixteen – the blessed (and dreaded) day of driving. Young people practically hold their breath until they turn 18, believing that being “legal” will transform them. Birthdays get tricky from then on. My colleague is 39 and fears turning 40 because she knows her “life will be almost over.” Other people have happily said that, “life begins at 50.” We know a couple who at age 75 moved to the country, built a house, put in extensive horse amenities and “retired” by training roping horses. My father died suddenly on his birthday, at age 79. He was getting ready for his radio show and planned on going dancing later with my mother. His motto was “live life with gusto.” And he did. Happy Birthday to each of us for the entire year! Many happy returns to all those folks who live each day like it could be their last. If age is just a number, then the party never has to end! Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local realtor. Have a comment or a story? Email Judy at judy@judy bluhm.com.

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It does pose a dilemma if you are buying a birthday gift for a 60-year-old who is the “new 40.” Ties, bathrobes, scarves and rocking chairs wouldn’t be appropriate. How about leather jackets for riding the Harley or hiking boots to climb that mountain? I’ve been telling my husband, Doug, that I might get his AARP card embossed in gold for his next birthday. He doesn’t seem amused. In a village in Africa, people cut a mark on a tree for every year of life. There is another tribe that tattoos a small dot on their neck for every birthday. We Americans don’t want to advertise our age and are running to the plastic surgeons to reverse the “ravages of growing old.” We wouldn’t want a bunch of dots on our necks so others could count them. Plastic surgery is no longer limited to the very wealthy or celebrities; even the “common man and woman” can enjoy the benefits of a nip and tuck. Age is experienced differently in various cultures. One thing seems to be universal – birthdays are special and usually a good reason to celebrate.

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CAREFREE — On Saturday, March 14, Carefree Desert Gardens will welcome back Judy Mielke, senior landscape architect with Logan Simpson Design, who will discuss blending hardscape with landscape. Mielke is well-known for her award-winning book, “Native Plants for Southwestern Landscapes.” This is an opportunity to find answers to all your landscape design questions from a real pro. By using various types of hardscape: walls, paving, seating, ramadas, fireplaces and water features, and combining them with beautiful plants providing shade, color, and even food, you might be surprised at how much fun it can be to make your landscape into what you think it should be. Mielke will also cover mulch materials, both rock and organic, and waterharvesting ideas.

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“The challenge of putting plants together into a pleasing design is made a little easier by the suggestions for landscape use…aesthetics are considered, as are functional needs…,” Mielke said. Mielke has taught courses on landscape plant materials and Arizona native plants at Arizona State University. She is a Certified Arborist and certified

water-harvesting practitioner. The program, usually including a plant raffle, will begin at 9:30 a.m. and run approximately until Noon in the Carefree Town Council Chambers, 33 Easy Street and Nonchalant Avenue in Carefree. A $5 – or more – donation is appreciated to support these programs. For information call (480) 488-3686.

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What does end of ‘Stretch IRA’ mean to you?

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If your IRA is big enough to help you pay for retirement with enough left over to leave to your heirs, you’ll want to pay close attention to some recently enacted legislation – because it could have a big impact on your estate plans. Here’s the background: As part of the 2019 SECURE Act, which includes provisions to help people build their retirement savings, the so-

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recently conducted to determine the seed bank of the weed. An average sized Stinknet – approximately two to three feet tall – has 200 to 500 seed-heads, and each of those heads has around 1,400 flowers. “It has a huge amount of seed and has kind of been accumulating over the years as well,” she said. In addition, Quiroz warned residents that Stinknet may have negative effects on those with allergies or sensitive skin. When handling Stinknet without gloves, it is not uncommon to experience rashes, blisters or burns. Severe wheezing is also a possible outcome when walking through fields of the weed. Quiroz said the weed is not meant to be in Arizona, but now that it is here it will be nearly impossible to get rid of. “There’s no bad plant. There is just a plant in the wrong place,” she said. John Brock is a member of the SWVMA and is a professor of Applied Biological Sciences at Arizona State University. Brock described ways to get rid of Stinknet and answered questions from concerned Cave Creek res-

called “stretch IRA” has been limited for most non-spouse beneficiaries. Under the old rules, non-spouse beneficiaries could withdraw money from an inherited IRA gradually, over their lifetimes. By “stretching” out these payments, beneficiaries could spread out the tax burden, as withdrawals from a traditional IRA are taxable at an individual’s personal tax rate. Now, most non-spouse beneficiaries have to withdraw everything from the IRA by the end of the tenth year after the account owner passes away – which could present a tax problem. At a minimum, this change should lead you to review your estate plans, assuming you won’t need all the money in your IRA to support your retirement lifestyle. But what else can you do in response to the loss of a stretch IRA? One possible move is to convert your traditional IRA

to a Roth IRA. As you may know, a traditional IRA can grow on a tax-deferred basis and your contributions may be tax deductible, depending on your income level. Roth IRA contributions are never deductible, but earnings withdrawals are tax-free, provided you’ve had your account at least five years and you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re at least 59-1/2. What’s more, you can pass on the ability to make tax-free withdrawals to the beneficiaries you’ve named to receive your IRA. However – and this is a pretty big “however” – if you were to convert a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA, you would trigger a tax bill that could be substantial. Essentially, you’d owe taxes on any money in the traditional IRA that would have been taxed when you withdrew it. So, you’d

idents who are dealing with the weed on their properties. Stinknet is classified as a noxious weed in Arizona – meaning that it is illegal, and you are supposed to remove these plants from your property, Brock said. He said one of the best ways to get rid of Stinknet is with Milestone Herbicide. He said Round-up and Escort could be effective as well.

Brock also mentioned that you could use a blow torch on the weeds as well. Many residents at the meeting said they have used a blow torch, and it was effective. However, Fire Chief Ted Beam said using a blow torch has had negative repercussions in the past and residents should use caution.

The weed is not meant to be in Arizona, but now that it’s here it will be impossible to get rid of. — Annia Quiroz Nevertheless, weed killers will not work on Stinknet if they are not used quickly after the weed begins to grow, Brock said. A town resident asked Brock if the weed-killers were safe to use around their animals, cacti and the well they use for their drinking water. Brock said the herbicides he suggested have been tested on animals and plants and should not pose as a problem. Another resident was skeptical about the use of chemicals. Brock said that a mix of water, salt and vinegar is an alternative option.

He also warned that Stinknet is extremely dangerous and hard to maintain once it catches on fire. “It moves faster than we can move,” he said. The other invasive species mentioned by Quiroz and Brock included Red Brome Foxtail, Fountain Grass, Buffelgrass and Sahara Mustard. For more information, go to https://www.swvma.org/invasive-non-native-plants-that-threaten-wildlands-in-arizona

likely need a sizable amount of funds available, held outside your IRA, to pay this tax bill. Is it worth it? You’ll have to do your own cost-benefit analysis while pondering a Roth IRA conversion. It may not make much sense for you to pay a big tax bill now if the money, when kept in a traditional IRA, could be withdrawn at a lower tax rate later. Consequently, you may not want to convert if the money is going to your young grandchildren or to other heirs in lower tax brackets. Conversely, a conversion may make sense if you plan to leave money to heirs in their peak earning years, who might be in a high tax bracket and could greatly benefit from the tax-free withdrawals provided by a Roth IRA. These are just general guidelines, of course – to determine if a Roth IRA conversion makes sense for

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“Dark Skies” art show draws art enthusiasts, Cave Creek officials Event raised money for the Cave Creek Dark Sky Initiative CAVE CREEK — Supporters of the Cave Creek Dark Sky Initiative (CCDSI) dropped by the Desert Foothills Library February 24 to browse through 75 pieces of original artwork by 24 local artists. A portion of sales went to the CCDSI. Members of the CCDSI would like to see Cave Creek become the 24th International Dark Sky Association (IDA) community in the world. Several Arizona towns and cities, including Flagstaff, Camp Verde, Fountain Hills and Sedona, have become certified IDA communities. The IDA’s mission is to “preserve and protect the nighttime environment and our heritage of dark skies through environmentally responsible outdoor lighting.” Among the 250 people in attendance were Cave Creek Vice Mayor David Smith, councilman Thomas McGuire, councilwoman Kathryn Royer, councilman Robert Morris and councilman Paul

Twenty-four local artists displayed original artwork at the Starry Night Art Show, which helped raise money for the Cave Creek Dark Sky Initiative. Photo courtesy of CCDSI

Diefenderfer. All of them spoke at the informal art show, which featured art inspired by the night sky. Also, in attendance were Vicky Dirksen, vice-chair of the Fountain Hills Dark Sky group and Christa Sadler, president of the IDA Phoenix Chapter. Both spoke about why they believe it is important to protect the night sky. In August 2019, the Cave Creek Town Council voted 4 to 3 against a resolution that would have started the application process for the town to become an IDA community. While the council vote in 2019 was a

disappointment to the CCDSI, the group’s co-founder, Bruce Arlen, said CCDSI is working “tirelessly” toward its goals and plans to bring another resolution before the town council so they can start the application process. The fact that the five town officials at the art show voiced their support for CCDSI’s goals could be interpreted by some as a positive sign for CCDSI. But town staff has expressed concern over possible costs to taxpayers if lighting codes need to be updated to IDA standards or if lighting-code enforcement has to be increased.

The Vice Mayor and Town Council members in attendance explained why they support CCDSI’s objectives and how they envision the Dark Sky initiative taking root at town hall. “Dark skies is something this town needs, and it needs to be reflected in the ordinances and standards that we have for lighting,” said Vice Mayor Smith. “It’s something the town and the business operators in the town can accommodate just by doing a little bit of business and improve the [zoning] ordinances and make them more reflective of what the IDA standards are.”

Councilwoman Royer said that if the town were to become an IDA community, it would not be able to do it without the support of the town staff. “I’m taking it upon myself to work with the Town Manager, the Planning Department and town staff because they have to push it through. We have to make sure we work cooperatively within the channels of town government…,” Royer said. A few minutes later, Diefenderfer told attendees

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20th annual Camp Verde Pecan & Wine Festival returns March 21, 22 The free two-day festival will feature 15 Arizona wineries, a pecan pie contest, beer garden, food trucks, live music and local artisans CAMP VERDE â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Verde Valley Wine Consortium and the Town of Camp Verde will be co-hosting the 20th Annual Camp Verde Pecan & Wine Festival in Camp Verde on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22. Celebrating two of the areas prime tourism draws â&#x20AC;&#x201C; wine and pecans â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the festival will feature 15 Arizona wineries along with a variety of pecans for pairing. There will be a very competitive pecan pie contest, a Budweiser Beer Garden hosted by the Verde Valley Rangers, food trucks, live music and local artisans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What started as a great way to celebrate two local products of the region has turned into an annual tradition that now draws thousands of attendees to our town,â&#x20AC;? said Michael Marshall, Camp Verde Parks and Recreation Manager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We now have more wineries than ever, our famous Pecan Pie contest, live music throughout each day and more food and craft vendors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which means we are also expecting our biggest crowds in

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time independent artist in his own right, Huckeba worked as a commercial illustrator, art director and graphic designer and a gallery owner in Prescott. In 1997, Huckeba and his wife, Jill, decided to leave their 30-year residence in Santa Barbara behind and relocate to Prescott. One of the draws to the Northern Arizona was the open landscapes and a rich heritage in Native American influences, specifically the presence of undisturbed rock art sites. Huckeba works from two different studios - one in his home near Route 66 and the other in his Huckeba Art Gallery in downtown Prescott. He considers himself fortunate to have built a successful painting career since 1993. His success is, no doubt, attributed to his continuous quest to develop new and innovative painting techniques. Ten years ago, Huckeba created ChromaTextures, an original acrylic assemblage technique,

which accounts for nearly half of his current body of work today. Each new commission is an invitation for him to push the limits a bit more on this very versatile technique. Huckeba exhibits in natural history museums in the western United States and on the east coast at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. He also enjoys an enthusiastic and loyal collector base across the country. The public will have an opportunity to meet Huckeba, ask him questions, watch him work and take home a magical masterpiece of their own during Arizona Fine Art Expo which runs through March 22. It’s open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is on the southwest corner of Jomax and North Scottsdale Road. Huckeba will be back to work at Huckeba Art Gallery, 227 West Gurley Street in Prescott from April through December. His work can also be viewed on Instagram #chromatextures and on Facebook: Charles Huckeba and Huckeba Art Gallery. For further information, contact Huckeba by email at charlesnjill@yahoo.com or call the gallery at (928) 445-3848. For more information on the Arizona Fine Art Expo, go to www.arizonafineartexpo.com. Contact arts columnist Shea Stanfield on flowingquill@ yahoo.com.

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Sonoran Arts League receives national certification CAVE CREEK — The nonprofit Sonoran Arts League has been nationally certified by the Points of Light through the Arizona Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family, the league said in a press release. Points of Light is the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service. The Sonoran Arts League achieved the prestigious status after completing several months of comprehensive assessment, training and coaching through the Points of Light Foundation. The league was recognized during the February 19 meeting of the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism at the Governor’s Office of Youth, Faith and Family, the league said. “This honor speaks volumes to our wonderful, dedicated team of volunteers who share our mission of promoting art, artists and art education through leadership and service in the belief that an artistic awareness is essential to the well-being of life and our community,” said Sonoran Arts League Executive Director Patty Bell-Demers. “We strive to create and support a culture of creativity, and we could never accomplish that without a strong core of diverse, engaged and empowered volunteers.” Nearing its 44th anniversary as a nonprofit, the Sonoran Arts League boasts more than 780 members, the press release said. The league services the Desert Foothills communities of Cave Creek, Carefree, North Scottsdale and North Phoenix. The North Valley’s largest

arts organization produces seven events, 12 public art programs and nine shows and exhibits annually. In addition, the league conducts educational and outreach programs, which include workshops, artist demonstrations, art talks, art critiques, free workshops for veterans, youth summer camps, youth mentoring and youth scholarships. The league’s signature event, Hidden in the Hills, is Arizona’s largest and longest-running artist studio tour. With only two full-time staff members, volunteers are imperative to the league’s success. “Last year, we had more than 250 volunteers log more than 5,500 hours, but we didn’t have all of the processes in place to track total hours,” Bell-Demers said. “Now that we’ve completed our training through the ASU Lodestar Center, we have more processes in place to better leverage our volunteers and their skills and measure their progress.” According to the press release, research shows that nonprofits that operate as Service Enterprises can be as effective as their peers but operate at almost half the median budget. The Sonoran Arts League is now listed on a national registry of certified Service Enterprises at www.pointso flight.org/serviceenterprises. The league is also listed on Arizona’sregistry of certified organizations. Based in Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale, the Sonoran Arts League is a 43-yearold non-profit, volun-

teer-based, arts service organization dedicated to actively advancing art, artists and art education, affirming the belief that art and artistic awareness is essential to the well-being of life and the community. The 780 plus members participate in community outreach programs, public art programs, youth mentoring and art education, as well as free veteran art programs and special art programs. Throughout the year, the league produces several popular events, including the annual Hidden in The Hills artist studio tour and sale, Sonoran Small Works Art Show, April for the Arts and the Holiday Artisan Markets. In addition, the league partners with the Foothills Food Bank each year to support the annual Empty Bowls Project, the press release said. By building strong partnerships with area towns, resorts and libraries, the league brings free art to the public. Art in Public Places programs include: The Gallery at el Pedregal and the Boulders Resort, the Desert Foothills Library, as well as the Town of Cave Creek. A new Center for the Arts at Cave Creek’s Stagecoach Village, where the league is headquartered, provides the public with opportunities to create art and learn new skills. The center also facilitates art events, festivals, exhibitions, shows, group activities and art experiences and free veteran and youth art classes, providing plenty of opportunities to “be a part of the arts.”

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horses and riders on the part of motorists. (The posted speed limit on 7th Street near Maddock Road is 40 mph, but area residents say speeding has become the norm.) Traci Ruth, Division Manager of Strategic Communications and Outreach for the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) said the department would be installing six new signs along 7th Street on Wednesday, March 4. “These signs will help to alert drivers in the area of the possibility of people riding horses,” Ruth said. “The signs at Maddock Road will designate a horse-crossing location and direct riders to cross their horses there.” Ruth said the following signs will be installed: •

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While the new signs will not directly address the speeding issue – MCSO is in charge of speed-limit enforcement – the signs are intended to make drivers more aware of equestrians. “While evaluating the area on 7th Street, MCDOT reached out to State Lands, who owns the adjacent land. MCDOT was informed that the State land fence opening at 7th Street and Maddock Road was a designated entrance/exit point for permitted horse riders,” Ruth said. “MCDOT determined that the horse and rider signs at this location would provide awareness to drivers that horses and their riders could be crossing at that location to access the trails.” Soon after the January 15 accident, Cortney Morris, the owner of CnC Performance Horses on Maddock Road, said she was furious about the speeding and lack of respect given to riders in the area. Aspen was being boarded at Morris’ stable when the accident occurred. “I’m so happy they listened to our heartbreaking incident and didn’t let it go by the wayside,” Morris told The Foothills Focus on March 2. “We still ride out on the state land, and drivers are still so unaware of the horses. They blow through there at over 65 mph with no regard for us and our horses,” she said, adding that she hopes the new signs will create a safer situation for riders. Aspen’s owner, Anthem resident Kristy Frankel, told The Foothills Focus in January that she hoped some good could come out of the devastating

“Shall exercise reasonable precaution to prevent frightening and to safeguard the animals and to ensure the safety of persons riding or driving the animals. If the animals appear frightened, the person in control of the vehicle shall reduce its speed and if requested by signal orotherwise shall not proceed further toward the animals unless necessary to avoid accident or injury until the animals appear to be under control.”

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accident. She said Aspen was loved by so many, including her two daughters, who considered Aspen their best friend. “If some good can come from this, I hope drivers are more aware of the horse community and watch more than just the asphalt in front of their noses,” Frankel said shortly after the accident. “If they do that, then I think the healing can begin.” According to a MCDOT statement, the department believes safety is the number-one priority and encourages the public to contact MCDOT if they have a concern. For more information or to report a concern, go to http://apps.mcdot. maricopa.gov/contact or call (602) 506-3342. MCSO is responsible for enforcing speed limits on 7th Street and surrounding streets. Questions regarding speed enforcement, including the use of radar and cameras to enforce speed limits, should be directed to MCSO at (602) 876-1000.

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turns “The Invisible Man” into a creepy and tense tale focusing on the trauma suffered by an abused woman. Cecilia (Elizabeth Moss) wakes up in the middle of the night, the arm of her boyfriend Adrian (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) is wrapped tightly around her waist. Cecilia carefully and quietly gets out of bed, tiptoe-

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From the Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Penzone responds to Second Amendment Preservation vote PHOENIX — At the February 26 regular meeting of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, the board voted 4-1 in favor of a resolution supporting the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article II Section 26 of the Constitution of the state of Arizona and declaring Maricopa County a “Second Amendment Preservation County.” That afternoon, Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone issued the following statement in a press release: “As the Sheriff of Maricopa County, I have a responsibility to defend our Constitution, keep our community safe and ensure the rights of all citizens are protected. The core of my authority is the U.S. Constitution and its Amendments, which include the Second Amendment. I pledge to always protect the rights of lawful citizens to bear arms. I also pledge to protect and prioritize the safety of families and children from violence and harm. The original resolution put forth at today’s Board of Supervisor meeting went beyond simply affirming the Second Amendment. It was potentially in conflict with current law enforcement operations and our ability to keep the community safe from persons who seek to do harm. Unfortunately, no one sought law enforcement expertise or input from my office on the original resolution, which could have potentially prohibited law enforcement from intervening in harmful situations to save precious lives or put them at risk of costly litigation for following the laws of our land. Our democracy was designed to incorporate due process to write new laws and eliminate ineffective or unconstitutional laws. Denying, ignoring or refusing to recognize and apply the laws as they are written is not within the authority of law enforcement professionals. Terms such as Second Amendment Preservation or ‘Sanctuary’ become an excuse to circumvent the law and defy due process and democracy. We must adhere to the Constitution when it meets our principles and values, and as importantly when it is in conflict. This is the basis of a nation founded in respect for the rule of law. As a career law enforcement professional and the elected Sheriff, I will never allow a political resolution to supersede existing law or interfere with my responsibility and my duty to constitutionally enforce the law. We owe it to our children to keep them safe and to protect our democratic government.”

Man on dirt bike killed after hitting tractor CAVE CREEK — On February 22 at approximately 5:21p.m., Maricopa County Sheriff ’s Office (MCSO) dispatch was notified that Phoenix Police officers were on the scene of a possible fatal crash, a MCSO official said in a February 24 statement. A few minutes prior, Phoenix Police officers were conducting traffic enforcement near 56th Street and Rancho Paloma Drive when they noticed a green and white 2015 Kawasaki K2Z dirt bike pass by their location at 60 mph – per their radar – in a posted 35-mph zone. The motorcycle was later found to have been driven by 22-year-old Cole Molina, MCSO said. Phoenix police officers attempted to stop the motorcycle, but they were unsuccessful. The dirt bike turned eastbound on Montgomery Road, continued to travel at a high rate of speed and the officers lost sight of the dirt bike. On the eastern side of the intersection of Montgomery Road and 60th Street, Cole collided with a green John Deere 3320 tractor, being used by a 39-year-old man to grade the dirt road east of the intersection. Cole was thrown from his motorcycle and suffered fatal injuries in the crash. The MCSO official said traffic detectives would continue to investigate this collision.

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Adopt a Highway program sees record number of volunteers PHOENIX – It was a very good 2019 for the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Adopt a Highway program, with a record number of volunteer groups removing more litter along more miles of state highways, ADOT said in a February 26 press release. The Adopt a Highway volunteer program, launched in 1998, added 155 volunteer groups last year, bringing the total to more than 1,100. Other 2019 records included nearly 2,000 miles of state highways adopted, an increase of more than 300 miles, and 16,000 bags of litter removed, up nearly 2,000 from the previous record. “It’s such a positive increase for the state,” said Mary Currie, who manages ADOT Adopt a Highway programs. “Having so many volunteers doing their part to Keep Arizona Grand helps state highways provide a positive first impression for

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that he recently talked to Camp Verde Town Manager Russ Martin about the IDA. Camp Verde is an IDA-certified town. “He [Martin] said he would do it again in a heartbeat,” Diefenderfer said, referring to Camp Verde’s efforts to become IDA certified. Martin also told Diefenderfer that certification helps with enforcement

visitors and a nicer experience for everyone.” The press release went on to say that volunteers also contributed more than 23,000 volunteer labor hours in 2019, an increase of nearly 2,000 hours. The value of all that labor exceeded $580,000. One Adopt a Highway volunteer is Jim Graham, who picks up roadside trash with the Verde Valley Cyclist Coalition between mileposts 356 and 357 of State Route 89A. “We started doing cleanups because the opportunity was there and because our rides take us along SR 89A, where there was an obvious need,” Graham said in the press release. Cleaner roadsides are reward enough, Graham said, but his group also gets a kick out of the honks of appreciation from passing motorists. There’s plenty of opportunity for others to volunteer. ADOT’s

Adopt a Highway website at a z d o t . g ov / a d o p t a h i g h way allows you to see which highway miles are available for adoption by individuals, families, businesses and organizations. Participants agree to adopt for a minimum of two years and pick up litter, preferably three or more times a year. Adopt a Highway provides safety vests, litter bags and safety training and puts up a sign with the group’s name, ADOT said. If you’re unable to adopt a highway, you can join the battle against litter by using ADOT’s Litter Hotline to report when you see someone littering from a vehicle on a state highway. It’s easy to make a report by visiting Litter.AZ.gov or by dialing 511 or 877.3LITTER (877.354.8837). ADOT will use your information to send the vehicle’s owner a letter explaining how litter harms Arizona, along with a litter bag.

“It’s going to happen – one way or another,” he said. Despite Diefenderfer’s confidence, it remains to be seen whether or not the IDA-certification effort will move forward. In a January 6 statement to The Foothills Focus, the Town Planning Department said, “Although the Town of Cave Creek values its dark skies and the quality of life it provides for residents, visitors and wildlife,

of the Cave Creek Planning Commission. The commission will consider recommending that the Town Council approve revisions to the zoning ordinance regarding some outdoor lighting provisions. Planning Director Luke Kautzman said in a memo attached to the meeting agenda that the town solicited input from the IDA on the proposed revisions. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. at town hall. The IDA is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1988. It is dedicated to protecting the night skies for present and future generations.

The town’s outdoor lighting will be a main focus of the March 12 special meeting of the Cave Creek Planning Commission. “because then there is a good reason” why people should modify their lighting, he said. “If you have to shield your eyes when you go outside at night and look at your house, [your lighting] is wrong, but it’s not hard to fix,” he said. Diefenderfer went on to say that if some residents say they can’t afford to modify their lighting, the town will make sure it find volunteers to assist them in the process.

which is reflected in the current town ordinances, town council must consider the additional resources and expenditures required to become a certified IDA community.” The statement went on to say the Planning Department was working on modernizing the lighting code, such as revising how light is measured, changing it from watts to lumens. The town’s outdoor lighting will be a main focus of the March 12 special meeting

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;How insensitive for us to adopt something like that, without even talking about the true cause of gun violence?â&#x20AC;? he asked. Gallardo also said Maricopa County supervisors are great at putting their partisanship aside to get work done, and he never thought he would strongly oppose his peers on an issue until now. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a county issue if someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rights have been violated,â&#x20AC;? Gallardo said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As our attorney just stated, they have an avenue to the courts to deal with it, not for us.â&#x20AC;? People from both sides of the aisle came to the meeting to express either their support or dissent. Opponents voiced concerns over the resolutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s failure to address protecting the public from gun violence. One group in attendance was Moms Demand Action, a grassroots organization that advocates for gun reform across the nation. Volunteer Laura Hudson said although sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glad the last paragraph was struck down, her main concern is the precedent it will set for future legislation for gun reform in Arizona. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are here because we feel like this amendment is unnecessary really doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hold any legal matter,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But it sets a precedent, and leaves a door open for personal interpretation of the Constitution, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re concerned that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to make our citizens less safe.â&#x20AC;? During public comments Phoenix attorney Garrick McFadden criticized board chairman Hickman for not consulting with minority communities before proposing the resolution. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Did you reach out to any of the black members of your community that you represent?â&#x20AC;? he asked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30 handgun deaths in America, each day. But 15 of those people are black people that are killed.â&#x20AC;? McFadden said he hopes the supervisors reverse the resolution and that they listen to marginalized voices who are at the heart of gun violence. Robert McWhirter, a candidate for Maricopa County attorney, told the board that the Second Amendment, like all rights, is subject to limitation. The res-

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olutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interpretation of the Constitution is dangerous, he said, because it ignores regulations on the Second Amendment that could protect people from gun violence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They decided to pass it beforehand to appease a certain political constituency that are very vocal but in the minority about guns in this society,â&#x20AC;? McWhirter said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And as a candidate for Maricopa County attorney, the job is to make people safe from crime.â&#x20AC;? County Sheriff Paul Penzone also criticized the decision. A few hours after the meeting, he issued a statement disavowing Second Amendment sanctuaries, saying theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve become an excuse to circumvent the law and defy due process and democracy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The original resolution put forth at todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board of Supervisor meeting went beyond simply affirming the Second Amendment,â&#x20AC;? the statement read. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was potentially in conflict with current law enforcement operations and our ability to keep the community safe from persons who seek to do harm. Unfortunately, no one sought law enforcement expertise or input from my office on the original resolution, which could have potentially prohibited law enforcement from intervening in harmful situations to save precious lives or put them at risk of costly litigation for following the laws of our land.â&#x20AC;? On the other hand, Jerry Sheridan, former chief deputy under then-Sheriff Joe Arpaio, who has filed to run against Penzone for sheriff this November, publicly thanked the Board of Supervisors for protecting the right to carry. He said he comes from a background of law enforcement and â&#x20AC;&#x153;the need isabsolutely thereâ&#x20AC;? for people to protect themselves in rural areas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we all know, especially the rural county areas, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not always a deputy sheriff around the corner,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you call 911, it may take a while for that to get there. That Second Amendment says, the right to carry and bear firearms shall not be infringed.â&#x20AC;?

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