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Rusty’s Angels Sanctuary opening a resale boutique to benefit its senior dogs BY TARA ALATORRE
Leila, a senior resident at Rusty's Angels Sanctuary, admires the merchandise at Rusty's Resale Boutique in Anthem. All of the store's proceeds will go towards the costs of operating the dog sanctuary in New River.
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Local teen springing towards 2024 Olympics BY TARA ALATORRE
CAVE CREEK – Jace Williams is a 15-year-old elite athlete from Cave Creek that’s taking enormous jumps towards his Olympic goals – literally. The sophomore at Cactus Shadows High School is a member of the U.S. Trampoline and Tumbling Team, competing worldwide in the National Junior Elite Trampoline and National Junior Elite Double Mini categories. This December Jace is traveling to Tokyo for his fourth World Age Group Competition (WAGC), which is the highest level of competition for trampoline athletes under
ANTHEM – Soon local residents will be able to shop for a cause at Anthem’s newest retail store, Rusty’s Resale Boutique. All proceeds from the boutique will go directly towards providing care for senior dogs at Rusty’s Angels Sanctuary, a nonprofit organization based out of New River that is dedicated to rescuing and caring for senior and special needs dogs. “One hundred percent of the proceeds from Rusty’s Resale will go directly to helping provide the daily care for our senior dogs,” Emilee Spear, the founder and director of Rusty’s Angels stated in an email to The Foothills Focus on September 23. “This store is also just another way that people can support us.”
Rusty’s Resale Boutique is inviting the community to its grand opening on Saturday, October 5, at 42407 N. Vision Way, Suite 107 beginning at 9 a.m. The store is a nonconsignment, volunteer-based thrift shop, selling clothing housewares, accessories, jewelry, home décor, artwork, books and more. “Anything we can’t sell, we will pay it forward to Big Brothers Big Sisters,” Spear said. “There are many ways you can support; by donating your new or gently used items, shopping at our store or volunteering your time.”
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Dunn Sworn in as Peoria’s Pine District Councilmember
the age of 21. “I want to try make finals, that is really my goal, but top-10 I would be happy with because I didn’t do my best in 2018 in Russia [WAGC],” Jace says during an interview with The Foothills Focus on a Wednesday afternoon, his only weekday off from practice. While Jace placed well at the 2017 WAGC in Russia, 16th out of 85 people in his age category, he is typically a top qualifier. So, this year he is working on a new routine and adding more points
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Peoria Councilmember Denette Dunn is sworn is at the Pine District representative on September 17, after winning 88 percent of the vote in a special election on August 27. (Photo courtesy of the City of Peoria)
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Dining Out
Good food and good times at the Buffalo Chip in Cave Creek
BY KARA HYVARINEN LOCAL BLOGGER
CAVE CREEK – Grab your boots and 10-gallon hat for dinner, dancing and bull riding at the Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse in downtown Cave Creek. All joking aside, a certain dress code is not required to enjoy everything that the Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse has to offer. But it definitely adds to the overall fun and experience. Imagine wearing your favorite pair of cowboy boots while line dancing. Or putting on a borrowed cowboy hat that will fly off while trying to stay on the mechanical bull. With that said, come as you are and I’m sure you will have a great time. The story of the Buffalo Chip started back in 1951 as a feed and bait shop that was a stopping point on the way to Bartlett Lake. Now it’s an established dance hall, barbecue restaurant and bull riding arena. The Buffalo Chip was destroyed by an arson fire in 2015, and it took owner Larry Wendt no time at all to realize he wanted to rebuild. Today, the
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restaurant is much larger than the original and is constructed of lumber that was reclaimed from an old California sawmill. No matter what day of the week you stop by, entertainment abounds. Lunch is served daily starting at 10 a.m. and the menu remains the same to closing, which is midnight Sunday through Tuesday, and 2:30 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday. A few suggestions for those that can’t decide on what to eat. The Mexican Pizza to start off with, the Cowboy Cobb Salad for your second course,
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the St. Louis Pork Spareribs for your main course and save room because you must order the Buffalo Chip Brownie Sundae for dessert. You won’t regret those ribs that are pit smoked for 10 hours, the blonde toffee chocolate chip brownie or the tractor churned ice cream. Yes, the ice cream is made in house and is tractor churned. Be sure and ask about it when you visit. If you want to see live bull riding, you can stop by Wednesday nights at 7:30 and 9 p.m., or on Friday at 8, 9:30 and 10:45 p.m. One thing that you won’t want to miss is “Mutton Bustin” from 8 to 8:30 on Friday nights. Children that are four to seven-years-old and less than 75 pounds are welcome to participate. What an unforgettable experience for your little cowpoke to ride a sheep in the Buffalo Chip arena. Also, a huge shout out to the Green Bay Packer fans. The Buffalo Chip shows each game and offers food and drink specials. Reservations are recommended to guarantee your spot.
The mechanical bull is just one of many entertaininment options availlable at the Buffalo Chip Saloon and Steakhouse.
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The Buffalo Chip is located at 6823 E. Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek. For any questions you might have or to make a reservation, please contact the restaurant at 480-488-9118. All events are listed on the Buffalo Chip’s website
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New River Senior Center: September events NEW RIVER – The New River Senior Center is collecting gently used items (no big furniture) for a yard sale to benefit the center on Sept. 27, from 8 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Sept. 28 from 8 a.m. to noon. Space is available for free is you wish to bring your own items to sell. Please call for more information. The New River Senior Center, located at 48606 N. 17th Avenue in the Kiwanis Community Park, and is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to everyone in the surrounding area. Lunch is available, with one day advance notice, for a 5$ donation. Exercise is available on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Craft classes are available every Tuesday at 9 a.m. Rides to and from the senior center are available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The center is looking for entertainment, musicians, etcetera to volunteer to come to the center. Home delivered meals, both government sponsored and private pay, are available for the seniors too ill to leave their homes and come to the center. More information is available by calling 623-465-0367, email: NewRiversrctr@hotmail.com or by checking out the New River Senior Center Facebook page. The center is funded in part by Area Agency on Aging, Region one, Inc and is sponsored by the Kiwanis of New River. Let New River Decide PAC meetings NEW RIVER – The Let New River Desert Hills Decide Political Action Committee (PAC) is conducting weekly updates and Q & A meetings about annexation and incorporation each Wednesday at 7 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical Station 145, 1120 W. Desert Hills Road in Desert Hills. All interested residents of the area are invited to attend. For more information about the Let New River Decide PAC visit the web site at: annexnrdh.org.
Nominate someon for the Veteran Service Award ANTHEM – Nominate an individual, group, business or organization that has displayed extraordinary service or selfless dedication to veterans. The award recipient will be honored at the Veterans Day Ceremony, on November 11. Don’t delay because nominations must be returned to the Anthem Civic Building by October 11, to be considered for the award. Visit OnlineatAnthem.com for more information and to find a nomination form. Enter Anthem’s Decorated Pumpkin Contest ANTHEM – Celebrate Anthem’s Autumnfest with a family friendly activity for everyone to enjoy. With thousands of attendees at the event, this is your opportunity to showcase your talents and fall spirit by decorating a pumpkin for voting. You must register your entry form via email or mail by October 11, to enter. The winning entry in each category will receive a prize; prize ribbons will be given to second and third-place vote earners. Winners will also be announced or recognized on the Anthem Community Council (ACC) Facebook page and Autumnfest event page on the ACC’s website. Each entry will receive one special edition Anthem 20th anniversary t-shirt. All pumpkins will be on the same voting sheet. One entry per category will be awarded a grand prize $50 Visa Gift Card and Anthem 20th Anniversary Swag Basket based on popular voting results by event-goers. Prize ribbons will be affixed to entries after the voting ends on Sunday, October 20. Entry forms can be found at OnlineatAnthem, which include details about how to register entry forms and the rules and regulations of the contest. Qigong is Expanding to Anthem! ANTHEM – There is a new exercise class expanding to Anthem! It is called Qigong. It is fun, relaxing and a great stress
reducer. Qigong is about deep breathing, moving meditation, stretching and healing energy. Qigong is done to music and can be done sitting or standing. It helps promote balance, flexibility, strength, heart health, the immune system and mental focus. Qi gong is a very gentle exercise program and is good for adults of all ages. New people are always welcome and can attend any session. Come join us at the following locations: •
North Valley Regional Library on Monday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. located at 40410 N. Gavilan Peak Parkway. There is no charge for the class.
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Sonoran Foothills Community Center on Sunday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. located at 31910 N. Foothills Drive. The cost is $5.00 per class. For more information or questions email DianeESL@aol.com. Cave Creek Tractor Supply holding Farmers Market CAVE CREEK – Several Tractor Supply stores in communities across the area will be hosting a special Fall Farmers Market event on Saturday, September 28, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Cave Creek Tractor Supply store located at 34350 N. Cave Creek Road is holding this free event featuring local artisans, producers and craft makers from their neighboring communities. This year’s community partners include Carefree Honey, Stage Line Ranch and Salsa Patron. For more information visit TractorSupply.com/FarmersMarket. Oktoberfest PTO charity event for CCUSD CAVE CREEK – Parents, teachers and supporters of Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) are invited to the Oktoberfest Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Charity Event at Harold’s Cave Creek Corral on October 5. Sponsored by Sanderson Ford and Sanderson Lincoln, the traditional Oktoberfest
celebration features an authentic German buffet, a Bavarian beer garden and wine tastings and plenty of fun from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Live music will feature the band Die Echten Waldbuam, on tour from Germany. Net proceeds will benefit the local Parent Teacher Organizations (PTOs). Tickets for adults 21 and over cost $25 per person. Each ticket includes the German buffet and four tickets for wine and beer samples. Advance tickets are available at Harold’s Corral through each of the PTOs and on Harold’s website. Tickets also will be available at the door. Harold’s Cave Creek Corral is located at 6895 E. Cave Creek Rd. For more information call 480-488-1906 or visit haroldscorral. com. To learn more about each PTO and each school’s needs, visit CCUSD93.org. ‘Art at the Rocks’ presents worldrenowned concert pianist SCOTTSDALE – “Arts at the Rocks” is excited to present Sam Rotman, a Juilliardtrained, world-renowned concert pianist, who will thrill us with an All-Beethoven concert commemorating the upcoming 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven. You don’t want to miss the mellifluous sounds of Mr. Rotman’s expert classical performance on October 13, from 4-5:30 p.m at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church. Experience the joy of watching a world-class artist perform. The concert is free to the public and all are welcome. Additionally, reserve your ticket to attend Mr. Rotman’s session, “Meet the Artist - Advice and Encouragement for Young Musicians from a Juilliard Graduate.” The class will focus on the importance of musical study, the way to prepare for a career in music and attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions. The session will be from 2:30 p.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary building Choir Room. Desert Hills Presbyterian
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Community Events Church is located at 34605 N. Tom Darlington Road in north Scottsdale. Call the church office at 480-488-3384 with your name and email address 480-488-3384 to hold your ticket, or for more information. Diamondbacks hosting ‘Caturday’ and Girls Play Ball event PHOENIX – The D-backs will host “Caturday,” a special event for all cat lovers on September 28, against the San Diego Padres. Fans can purchase a Caturday special ticket package that includes a game ticket and limited-edition Purralta T-shirt. Fans are not permitted to bring cats to the ballpark in connection with this event, however, fans will be able to play with and adopt cats from Arizona Animal Welfare League during the game. The D-backs will recognize participants from the Girls Play Ball program during a special pregame ceremony on the field. The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and Insight developed the D-backs Girls Play Ball Program to provide girls and young women an opportunity to get involved in baseball. For more information, visit dbacks.com/girlsplayball. For more information, please visit dbacks. com/caturday. NVSO’s opening season with ‘A candinavian Tour’ PHOENIX – North Valley Symphony Orchestra (NVSO) is pleased to present its eighth orchestral season, bringing an affordable concert experience to communities of the Phoenix North Valley. The 2019-20 concert season will begin with “A Scandinavian Tour”, on Saturday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m. at North Canyon High School Auditorium, 1700 E. Union Hills Drive. The concert includes: Svendsen’s Two Swedish Folksongs (Sweden); Nielsen’s Helios Overture (Denmark); Sibelius’ Karelia Suite, Op. 11 (Finland); and Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite #1 and #2 (Norway). This concert may entice you to book your next vacation to Scandinavia.
NVSO is committed to making concert tickets affordable for all. Ticket prices are $5.00 each concert, or $15.00 for a full Season Pass to include all four concerts. Purchase tickets at the NVSO website, www. northvalleysymphony.org, or by calling 623-980-4628.
and there are a wide variety of food trucks, activities, stadium concession stands and delights to entertain and enjoy company with your loved ones out on the field. For further information, visit PeoriaSportsComplex.com.
Free concert with the Scottsdale Philharmonic SCOTTSDALE — The Scottsdale Philharmonic will perform free concerts on Sundays, October 13, from 4-6 p.m., at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Road. The concert will feature Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 (Emporer) piano soloist Qingqing Ye Handel: Royal Fireworks. Tickets are free and VIP preferred seating is available with a $15 donation. For more information call 480-951-6077 or visit ScottsdalePhilharmonic.com
Peoria film fest preps for second year PEORIA – It’s that time of year again, Peoria Film Fest is returning for its 2nd year, and its opening night is Thursday, October 10, concluding on October 13. The four-day festival will be held once again at Harkins Arrowhead Fountains Theatres located at 16046 North Arrowhead Fountains Center Drive in Peoria. Tickets range in price from $10 for a single screening to $75 for a VIP Pass. For more information call 480513-3195 or go to peoriafilmfest. com.
Check out Peoria’s Food Truck Movie Nights PEORIA – Peoria Sports Complex welcomes all to attend the mysterious film, “Pokémon Detective Pikachu” on Saturday, October 5, from 5-8:30 p.m. at the Peoria Sports Complex located on 16101 N. 83rd Avenue. On Friday, October 11, get ready to snap your fingers to Dreamworks’ “The Addams Family” screening. Entrance and parking are free
October events at the Holland Community Center SCOTTSDALE —The Foothills Community Foundation (FCF) and the Holland Community Center continue to present adventures in lifelong learning through its
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Oct. 2, from 9-11 a.m., Morning Joe with TED®, Creativity: Great ideas, mindfulness and living better.
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Oct. 3, 10, 17, and 24, from 1:30 to 4 p.m., Bingo.
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Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Batik on Paper, learn the tools, technique, and basics of working with wax and dye. $100 plus materials fee of $25 + tax, payable to instructor in class. For more information or to register visit: azfcf.org.
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Oh Hillary, how we worried about you. Yes, we can all breathe a sigh of relief, as Hillary, the stranded donkey who was marooned for three years on a tiny island, has now been successfully rescued. It took many caring neighbors to keep the lonely donkey alive. During the drought of 2016, Hillary and her herd of donkeys walked out into the middle of Lake McClure in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. But as the heavy rains came and increased the water level, Hillary, with her lame leg, got cut off from the rest of the herd. And there she was, alone on a little island of about one acre in the middle of the lake. A retired police chief first noticed her and starte bringing her bales of hay. Other boating neighbors pitched in and kept her supplied with apples and pellets.
The neighbors devised a plan to get Hillary off the island. But wait! The government and its red tape stepped in, and Hillary’s rescue went into the hands of California Department of Fish and Wildlife. That’s because it is unlawful to capture an undomesticated burro on federal land. Oh Hillary, if only you had been on private property! Your isolation might have ended much sooner. How many State officials does it take to rescue one little donkey? No fewer than 20 state wildlife biologists and veterinarians were involved in “Operation Save Hillary.” It took some intricate planning. And as life goes, plans do not always work out. A small pen was set up on the island and filled with wonderful, tasty treats like watermelon and pellets. Then the biologists took off in their boat, ready to shut the door to the pen by remote-control, once Hillary stepped inside. Did you know that geese love watermelon and free-roaming donkeys don’t like little pens? So, the timid Hillary stubbornly refused to be tempted and stood her ground, far away from the suspicious pen, while a flock of geese enjoyed the treats immensely.
Now there is a Plan B, which involves a tranquilizing dart, a gurney and several strong men. So, Hillary was chased on foot around her little island until a veterinarian could land a shot with the dart and Hillary plopped to the ground. Then the 600-pound beast had to be loaded onto a gurney, carried into a boat and taken to shore. She was then administered a drug to reverse the tranquilizer and Hillary soon stood up and looked around. Clearly, Hillary had to be shocked at the amount of attention she received. Neighbors and local fisherman who had lovingly cared for her were teary eyed when they saw the little burro being led into a horse trailer. And pulled away to a new life. She was taken to Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue in Texas where she is enjoying watermelons, hay and community with other burros. Some things take time. Everyone could have given up. But at the end of the day, we change the world one little donkey at a time. And as one first grader said, “Saving Hillary was worth it.” I agree. Judy Bluhm is a writer and a local realtor. Have a comment or a story? You can email Judy at: judy@judybluhm.com.
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Arizona adopts additional eviction requirements
BY: JUDGE GERALD A. WILLIAMS NORTH VALLEY JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
The procedural requirements for residential evictions in Arizona are primarily located in the Rules of Procedure for Eviction Actions. (Sample forms for both landlords and
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PEORIA – On the evening of September 17, Councilmember Denette Dunn was sworn in as the new representative for the Peoria City Council’s Pine District. Dunn won the seat with 88 percent of the vote. “Councilmember Dunn’s overwhelming victory shows just how much trust and support she shares with the citizens she represents,” said Mayor Cathy Carlat. “I’m pleased to welcome her to the Peoria City Council.”
tenants are available on the Maricopa County Justice Courts web page.) The Arizona Supreme Court recently amended these rules and therefore the documentation requirements for a residential eviction. The new court rules will amend the Rule 5(d) to require that landlords serve tenants with an additional copy of at least some of their lease and any relevant addendums to it, as well as an accounting of their rental payments for the last six months (sometimes called a tenant ledger). The specific language in the new rule will require landlords to serve tenants, in addition to
the summons, the complaint, and any notices:
Councilmember Dunn has been the interim district representative since April after the late Councilmember Carlo Leone resigned in the same month. On August 27, there was a special primary election for Pine District residents to select a new councilmember. The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office named Dunn the winner with 88 percent of the vote on August 28. “As John F. Kennedy once said, ‘As we express our
gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.’ As the newly elected Pine District councilmember, it is my privilege to serve my city and community,” said Councilmember Dunn. Prior to becoming councilmember, Dunn worked in the business management, marketing and communications industries and served on the planning and zoning commission since fall 2018. In her time as interim
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“A copy of the provisions of any lease agreement and any addendums related to the underlying basis of the eviction action must be served with the complaint.” and
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“If the action is based on non-payment of rent, a copy of the accounting of charges and payments for the preceding six months must be served with the complaint.” The State Bar of Arizona requested these rule changes. The stated basis for doing so was that tenants often do not bring the required documents with
Peoria Councilmember Dunn served as the Pine District’s interim representative since April, when the late Councilmember Carlo Leone resigned.
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them when they meet with legal aid attorneys. There is no doubt that this could be a significant problem if the tenant does not have this information and if it would be material to the case. Any such problem is made more critical by the short time standards for residential eviction actions in Arizona. Some have expressed a concern that these additional requirements will make residential evictions more expensive. Some landlord attorneys may attach a copy of the entire lease because only attaching pages 1, 2, 15, and 25, for example, may be a practical impossibility. In
Maricopa County, nearly every case involves an allegation of nonpayment of rent, so the tenant ledger will need to be added to each of those cases. There have been some stories in the local media concerning the lack of affordable rental housing in Maricopa and in Pima Counties. Hopefully these new requirements, which are designed to help tenants, will not add to that problem. The new additional requirements will become effective on January 1, 2020. Judge Gerald Williams is the Justice of the Peace for the North Valley Justice Court. His column appears monthly in The Foothills Focus.
councilmember, she met with all city departments, held several community meetings and participated in council meetings. “My actions will be that of engagement and listening to the residents who entrusted me to represent them,” Dunn said. “The success of the Pine District and the entire city of Peoria depends on all of us working together to build an even better
community. I will work hard and am grateful to be able to do so, on your behalf.” Dunn interests are water conservation, public transportation, street maintenance and development along Peoria Avenue and Loop 101. For more information, visit www. peoriaaz.gov/council.
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Pictured above and below: The areas at Sonoran Trails Middle School where the new Schoolyard Wildlife Habitat will be planted with the funds awarded from the Heritage Grant. (Photos courtesy of CCUSD)
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CAVE CREEK – Cave Creek Unified School District (CCUSD) announced that Sonoran Trails Middle School’s eighth graders from Mrs. Petrine’s class of the 201819 school year won a 2019 Heritage Grant it submitted to the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). The grant for the school’s “Schoolyard Wildlife Habitat” was approved by AZGFD in May 2019, receiving $9,844 toward the project. Sonoran Trails Middle School’s (STMS) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) also contributed $4,500 to the project, adding ocotillos to the space. The Heritage Fund Grant Program was established by the AZGFD in 1992 as part of the overall Heritage Fund program.
The Heritage Fund money comes from Arizona Lottery ticket sales and was established by voter initiative in 1990. Heritage funding goes toward conservation efforts such as protecting endangered species, educating students and the general public about wildlife and the outdoors, and creating new opportunities for outdoor recreation, according to AZGFD. The class that submitted the grant proposal are now freshman at Cactus Shadows High School. The former STMS students that submitted the grant proposal last October, and current STMS in SEED club are now planning where to place the
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to his difficulty score, attempting to execute two, forward, triple flips. “I do one triple and nine doubles now, and I am trying to do two triples and eight doubles,” Jace said nonchalantly, while explaining that the extra triple flips will give him 7/10ths more points in his difficulty score. Although he has successfully executed triple flips successfully in practice, he has never done it in competition before. Jace says he is taking the risk because: “I knew I was down a couple points, so I knew I needed to make them up with some extra difficulty. I created a new routine that was harder with new skills and stuff.” The WAGC is essentially the precursor to the Olympics, and Jace along with his coaches and family were confident that he would be able to tryout in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
But recently the qualifying age was raised to 18, and unfortunately Jace will not be old enough by then. “So, I thought I would make 2020 but now I have to wait until 2024,” he said in a very accepting tone, but still obviously disappointed. If you ask the humble athlete, he will tell you he can’t jump that high, with his feet reaching a staggering height of about 18-feet. “A lot of kids he competes against are like 30 pounds heavier than him, so they can go higher and that is a disadvantage he has right now,” said Susan Williams, Jace’s mother. “Where he usually excels is with difficulty. That is us where he gets the most points because he always pushes himself to do the highest difficulty and execution.” Even though she knows her son has a natural talent, with Jace competing in traditional gymnastics and trampoline since he was seven-years old,
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Jace Williams with his coach Chelsea Ranier, who is also a USA National Team Coach for Trampoline Double Mini.
missing school for competitions, and this school year he is slated to miss 14 days. Although the teachers at Cactus Shadows help Jace mitigate his absences as best they can, most athletes at Jace’s level are homeschooled to accommodate their hectic schedules. “He loves the social aspect of school and I don’t want him to miss out on that,” Susan said, adding that Jace wants to also pursue a career in engineering. The schedule isn’t the only hardship either. On average the Williams spend about $10,000 a year on training and competition costs for Jace, and he has no sponsors. “We get a small amount of funding from the state program and the regional program,” which totals to $1,000 Susan said. “It helps but it’s not a lot. The program is not huge
across the country and it has limited funding.” Susan explains that trampoline and tumbling is one of the hardest sports to get sponsorship for because the sport is not popular, and that even Olympians do not have many sponsor options. She has reached out locally in hopes of finding a sponsor through some of the businesses they are familiar with in Cave Creek, but so far, they have not heard much of anything back. “We would love it though!” Susan said, “Any amount to help out in the way of sponsors would be great, it would really help with traveling expenses.” In the meantime, Jace will continue soaring until he reaches the 2024 Summer Olympics. Jace has a page on SponsorMe. com for anyone interested in sponsorship opportunities.
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Arizona Girl Scout Troop 7314 participating in Tour de Sih Hasin, which is a 200-mile bike ride founded by their troop leader Claudia Jackson to bring awareness to mental health struggles on the Navajo Nation. Photo courtesy of GSACPC
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What do you think of when you think of Girl Scouts? I bet it wasn’t taking a 200-mile bike ride, traveling to Japan or learning to fly a plane. The opportunities with Girl Scouts are truly endless, so the Girl Scouts – Arizona CactusPine Council (GSACPC) is showcasing some things you wouldn’t expect they are doing.
1.Bike Ride Not only can girls do recreational bike rides through the mountains of Arizona, but as Troop 7314, girls can take on the challenge of a 200-mile, eight-day bike ride. The girls of Troop 7314 participated in the Tour de Sih Hasin – a community bike ride founded by their troop leader Claudia Jackson to bring awareness to mental
health struggles within the Navajo Nation. The girls went from novice bikers to experts within a few months, learning how to ride, bike safety and bike maintenance. Many of the girls have seen the mental health struggles within their community first-hand and found great pride in taking on this massive undertaking to help the people of their home in the Navajo Nation. Fall special
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2. Kayak in one of Arizona’s lakes Kayaking is cool and all, but has she ever gone on a three-day backpacking trip with her BFFs and gone kayaking through the canyon slots of Lake Powell at the same time? The Peaks and Paddles summer camp session at Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council’s (GSACPC) Shadow Rim Ranch offers exactly that.
They head up to a camp located in Payson, spending the first couple days preparing for this incredible backpacking trip. Then they take a trip to explore one of many lakes in Payson with Girl Scout sisters and set out for adventure on a three-day trip full of hiking, climbing and kayaking.
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3. Travel - Girl Scouts love to travel From the field trips they take as Brownies to the global adventures they go on as teens. If she loves exploring different places and cultures, then Girl Scouts is the place for her.
Traveling with Girl Scouts offers an experience like no other – girls get to go on adventures with their troop and other Girl Scouts from across the country all while making lifelong friends along the way. Trips can be local like heading
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discover different cultures with Girl Scout sisters in places like Peru, Greece, Italy, Ethiopia and Japan. 4. Aviation program Has she ever thought of flying a plane? Only when she
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becomes a pilot, right? Nope! At Girl Scouts, girls can take to the skies at our Discover Aviation summer camp session at Camp Willow Springs in Prescott. Let the Ninety-Nines: International Organization of Women Pilots take her through the steps of airplane maintenance, systems and aerodynamics then fly through the skies with a pilot and one of her best friends. At Girl Scouts, all her wildest dreams are possible – even flying! 5. Aspire academy Need an extra dose of adrenaline in life? When joining Girl Scouts, they can attend Aspire Academy – an intense adrenaline-pumping academy hosted by local female law enforcement and firefighters. Available to those with this career interest in mind, they can experience training like real paramedics, firefighters and detectives. Girls practice self-defense, firearm handling, CPR and even enter a fire rescue simulation in full gear. Last but not least, girls get to belay down the side of a building just like our local heroes do to keep our communities safe. For more information about GSACPC visit GirlsScoutsAZ.org.
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Local wildlife painter, Kelly Mattes, would tell you, “I don’t paint what an animal looks like, and I paint what it feels like.” In Kelly’s animal portraits it is all is about the subject gazing back at you from the canvas. His goal is to, “Get the viewer to wonder what the animal is thinking. Is the glance over the left shoulder another animal, perhaps a chance for dinner, or a signal it’s time to respond to an intruder?” Growing up in the wilds of Marion, Wis., Kelly credits much of his creativity to his father, who instilled in him a love of the great outdoors and the creatures that call it home. That enthusiasm for the mystery and magic in natural settings has never left Kelly’s “top of the list, things to do.” Kelly’s interest in solar energy is what brought him to Arizona to pursue starting a solar company. His natural talent in all aspects of problem solving has served Kelly well, both in business and painting. “Painting presents a number of particular issues and requires concentration and analysis,” he said about his perspective of being a painter.
He is continually striving to move himself into more complex paintings in the area of temperature, value and edges. The result is a stunning likeness of his subjects within his impressionistic style of applying the paints. Fascinating textures, shadows, shades and colors pop out of the canvas with a noticeable energy. Kelly works from his home studio in New River and is a member of the Sonoran Arts League. He will be participating in the annual Hidden in the Hill Artist’s Studio Tour and Sale in November at Studio #39. (sonoranartsleague.org).
You won’t want to miss being in the presence of Kelly’s stunning gallery of acrylic, oil and watercolor natural images. Each one depicts a love of nature and a true understanding of his chosen subjects and mediums. Contact Kelly with questions, make an appointment to view his work or to commission a piece by emailing kellyrmattes@ gmail.com. You can contact Arts Columnist Shea Stanfield on her email at: flowingquill@yahoo.com.
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BY MONTE YAZZIE FILM CRITIC
In the first few minutes of director James Gray’s deliberately paced, visually intriguing space exploration “Ad Astra,” the image of a person uncontrollably plummeting to earth is witnessed. The tumbling, somewhat lifeless, figure falling from the blue heavens towards the green earth seems poetic in a film that aims for insight over intensity; examining the journey of the exploration instead of the joy of reaching the destination. “Ad Astra” is an often quiet and utterly controlled film, one that is pulling influences from other methodically
structured films like “2001: A Space Odyssey,” and most often “Apocalypse Now.” The isolation from the world, the journey of self-discovery and the fear of the unknown are all themes explored in all these referenced films. “Ad Astra” has all these concepts and it’s clearly apparent from the opening minutes, sometimes even using a voice-over narrative to make these ideas extra focused. The narrative mission is simple, an astronaut has gone rogue and his exploits are threatening life on earth. His son, a famous space scientist named Roy McBride (Brad Pitt), is tasked with
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to another. Pitt also does an interesting job of composing his journey of self-discovery. The subtle emotional touches seen with his mannerisms during the crumbling connection with his wife (Liv Tyler), and the calm demeanor displayed during tense scenes help display the focus of the character, who is in search of answers outside the normal. But it is solely Pitt doing the heavy lifting throughout the film as many of the other actors in the film are crafted with minimal depth, sometimes no depth at all. Even with great performances and some fantastic designs, the narrative for “Ad Astra” struggles consistently throughout the film in connecting its themes of loss, fear, abandonment and isolation in more meaningful ways. Instead the film turns into a bland story about fathers and sons. And while it searches for more meaning, it begins to meander aimlessly. This severely affects the pacing of the film which starts with promise but very quickly slows to a crawl. Scenes begin to feel overly drawn out. What is most disappointing is the investment in Roy McBride and his journey to find his father dwindles, and ultimately is lost by the time the final act arrives. “Ad Astra” is a beautiful film to look at with an exceptional performance from Brad Pitt. Unfortunately, the promising theme of self-discovery becomes like it’s primary character, lost in its own search into the unknown.
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ANTHEM – If you’re in the early stages of your working life – or even in the not-so-early ones – the chances are pretty good that you will change jobs at some point. When that happens, you’ll probably leave a few things behind – but will one of them be your 401(k)? Of course, you wouldn’t really forget about your 401(k). (It does happen, however – over the period from 2004 through 2013, more than 25 million people left at least one 401(k) or similar plan behind when they left their job, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.) But you will have to do something with your account. Essentially, you have four choices: •
You can cash out your 401(k). It’s your money, but if you take it out before you reach 59 ½, you will owe federal income taxes, plus any applicable state and local taxes.
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Also, you will likely be charged a 10% penalty for early withdrawal. Perhaps even more important, if you liquidate your 401(k) when you change jobs, you’ll be reducing the amount you’ll have left for retirement. You can leave your 401(k) with your old employer. If your former employer permits it, you can leave your 401(k) intact, even after you move to a different job. This might be appealing to you if you like the investment choices in your account, but you won’t be able to make any new contributions. Plus, you won’t face any immediate tax consequences.
You can move the money to your new employer’s 401(k). You can consolidate your old 401(k) with one offered by your new employer, if allowed. You won’t take a tax hit, and you might like your new plan’s investment options. And you may find it easier to manage your funds if they’re all held in one place. You can roll your 401(k) into an IRA. You don’t need the permission from any employer – old or new – to move your old 401(k) to an IRA. Your money will continue to grow on a taxdeferred basis, and an IRA offers you a virtually unlimited array of investment options – stocks, bonds, mutual funds and so on. You can make either a direct or indirect rollover.
With a direct rollover, the administrator of your old 401(k) sends your money directly to the financial provider that holds your rollover IRA. No tax is withheld because you never actually take possession of the money. With an indirect rollover, you’re technically withdrawing the money and moving it to the IRA provider yourself. (You’ve got 60 days to make this transfer.) You will face a withholding of 20% of your account’s assets, but you may be able to recover most of this amount when you file your tax return. Still, for the sake of ease of movement and avoidance of all tax issues, a direct rollover may be more advantageous. Which of these options is right for you? There’s no one “right” answer for everyone. You’ll have to consider several factors, and you’ll certainly want to consult your tax professional before making any decision. But in any case, do whatever you can to preserve – and hopefully grow – your 401(k) assets. You’ll need these resources to help fund the retirement lifestyle you want and deserve. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Sarah Finelli, 3655 W. Anthem Way, Suite B-143 in Anthem. For more information call 623-551-0523 or visit edwardjones.com. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.
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Pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37, notice is hereby given that the state of Arizona through its Arizona State Land Department (herein called ASLD), will sell at Public Auction to the highest and best bidder at 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Room 434B, Phoenix, Arizona, a perpetual right of way easement for the purpose of an Above Ground 2.5 Million Gallon Municipal Water Storage Tank situated in Maricopa County to wit: TOWNSHIP 5 NORTH, RANGE 4 EAST, G&SRB&M, MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA PARCEL: REVISED SITE 42 EXPANSION FINAL. M&B THRU SESE, SECTION 36. CONTAINING 1.084 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. BENEFICIARY: PERMANENT COMMON SCHOOLS For a complete legal description of the land, prospective bidders are advised to examine the right of way application file as well as all pertinent files of ASLD. Said right of way easement has been valued at $91,219.00 and consists of 1.084 acres, more or less. Additional requirements and conditions of this right of way are available and may be viewed at the Arizona State Land Department, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona. The complete file associated with the described land is open to public inspection at the ASLD, 1616 West Adams Street, Phoenix, Arizona, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., exclusive of holidays and weekends. Please direct any questions regarding this Public Auction to the Rights of Way Section of the Real Estate Division of ASLD at (602) 542-4098. This auction notice is available on the ASLD's web site at www.azland.gov. Each potential bidder must show ASLD's representative a cashier's check made payable to the Arizona State Land Department in the amount specified under Terms of Sale Paragraph (A) below. TERMS OF SALE: (A) At the time of sale the successful bidder must pay the following by a cashier's check: (1) The value of the right of way, which is $91,219.00; (2) A Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the value of the right of way, which is $2,737.00; (3) Reimbursable Estimated Advertising Fee, which is $2,500.00; and (4) Reimbursable Appraisal Fee, which is $3,000.00; (5) Native Plant Fee which is $15,332.75. The total amount due at the time of sale is $114,788.75 (less $5,500.00 if the successful bidder is the applicant for a total amount due of $109,288.75). (B) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder must pay the full balance of the amount bid for the right of way and pay a Selling and Administrative Fee of 3% of the purchase price for the right of way less the amount paid under (A)(2) above. (C) Within 30 days after the auction date the successful bidder shall be required to pay the actual legal advertising cost, less the amount paid under (A)(3) above. BIDDING INFORMATION: (A) The time of sale shall be deemed to be the time of declaration of the highest and best bidder. The bidding will begin at the total value of the right of way. A bid for less than the value of the right of way easement or by a party who has not inspected the right of way and/or the associated files and records of ASLD will not be considered. (B) All bidders must sign an affidavit stating that they have undertaken due diligence in preparation for the auction and that their representative is authorized to bid and bind the bidder. It is the bidder’s responsibility to research the records of local jurisdictions and public agencies regarding this property. (C) Pursuant to A.R.S. §37-240(B), the successful bidder must be authorized to transact business in the state of Arizona no later than ten (10) business days after the auction. The successful bidder must sign an affidavit stating it is the successful bidder and sign a Certification Statement pursuant to A.R.S. Title 37 and the Rules of ASLD. (D) If the successful bidder fails to complete the payment as stated in the auction notice together with the additional required fees within 30 days from the auction date, all amounts paid at the time of auction by the successful bidder will be forfeited. (E) In the event of forfeiture, the ASLD Commissioner may declare that the bid placed before the final bid accepted is the highest bid, and that the bidder has five (5) days after notification by ASLD to pay by cashier’s check all amounts due. GENERAL INFORMATION: The ASLD may cancel this auction in whole or in part at any time prior to the acceptance of a final bid. A protest to this sale must be filed within 30 days after the first day of publication of this announcement and in accordance with A.R.S. §37-301. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the ADA Coordinator, at (602) 542-2629. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
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trees and shrubs. The students included the following plants for the habitat: Desert ironwood; Mesquite; Blue Palo Verde; Desert Willow Trees (about 5 of each); Baja fairy duster, Ocotillo; San Marcos Hibiscus; and Purple Sage Shrubs (about 5 of each). “It is amazing when you give control over to students and ask them to solve an authentic problem, the wonderful solutions they can produce. We look forward to working with Arizona Game and Fish to complete their grant,� Principal, Bill Dolezal said. Last year students in Mrs. Petrine’s
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class created and presented plans for creating a habitat that would enhance the campus and attract wildlife. Then they voted for the best presentation of their class that stood out among all of Mrs. Petrine’s classes. The ideas from the winning presentation were incorporated into the grant that was submitted in October 2018. “Our students are amazing problemsolvers as evidenced by this thoughtful school beautification project. Now we can all enjoy their efforts on the STMS campus,� Superintendent Burdick said. Sonoran Trails Middle School is an A+ School of Excellence requiring their students to study Chinese, French or Spanish as a core class. For more information, visit CCUSD’s website at www.ccusd93.org
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